The tourists strolling through downtown Asheville on a weekend night might appear to be window-shopping or people-watching, but that's not all those wide-eyed visitors are doing: More often than not, they're waiting for a table. An hourlong wait for a restaurant meal isn't uncommon in Asheville, where locals' laissez-faire attitudes toward reservations and the universal … Read more
What would it be like to have a "smart meter" that could tell you when it's cheapest to run the clothes dryer, automatically signal the utility company if your power goes out, help you save money, and reduce your carbon footprint? Soon 160,000 Progress Energy customers in the Carolinas and Florida will find out. The … Read more
Bloggers, and that includes me, dream of being the next Julie Powell. She won a book and movie deal by chronicling her year-long effort to cook every recipe in Julia Child's seminal book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. The movie based on Powell's blog and Child's life was Julie and Julia, starring Meryl Streep. … Read more
Please bring back Ken Hanke's review of the Friday night World Cinema film series at the Courtyard Gallery. We've been offering this free series for years, providing complimentary refreshments and hosting a discussion afterward. It's a rare opportunity to see classic cinema in a public setting. Ken's review is important because we show a wide … Read more
It seems that never does a week or two pass without an assault in the Letters section from the vegetarian community on anyone who does not share their lifestyle. I think it is wonderful that you so strongly believe in your position. I, too, believe in my lifestyle, though I don't find it necessary to … Read more
