May 29, 2015 – mountainx.com

Articulture turns farmsteads into outdoor galleries

July 30, 2015May 29, 2015 by Jane Morrell

This Sunday, May 31, local artists and farmers will come together at Articulture’s first annual Art & Farm Tour. Art will be displayed in all different types of outdoor settings to give attendees a completely different experience than that of the normal “white wall gallery.”

U Grow program provides hands-on approach to food security

May 29, 2015 by Josh O'Conner

U Grow, a partnership between Bounty & Soul and Eat Smart Black Mountain, offers a hand-to-mouth approach to food security by encouraging families and individuals to grow their own food.

A conversation with prolific grit-lit author Karen White

May 29, 2015 by Melissa Sibley

New York Times bestselling author Karen White reads and signs copies of her newest novel, The Sound of Glass, at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe on Sunday, May 31.

Show review: Jeff Thompson at Isis lounge

May 29, 2015May 29, 2015 by Alli Marshall

At first glance, Thompson is of the David Wilcox/David Grey school of songwriting. Pop-savvy, thoughtful, rhythmically interesting. He’s also a good guitarist, a showman, and able to access his New Orleans roots for slashes of jazz and soul that elevate the songs above standard songwriter fare.

Letter writer: Forum Sunday will address Duke Energy’s plan for substation next to Isaac Dickson Elementary School

May 29, 2015 by Letters

“As a parent of three children who attend Asheville City Schools and a family practice physician in the community, I was shocked to learn of Duke Energy’s plans to build a power substation next to the new Isaac Dickson Elementary School.”

AED: Breakfast and brunch

June 4, 2015May 29, 2015 by Pat Barcas

Asheville takes breakfast and brunch pretty seriously. Simple or elegant, urban or rustic, Asheville and environs offers options ranging from a heaping stack of pancakes with eggs and bacon to a breakfast salad — and just about everything in between. A walk through downtown on a weekend morning reveals a staggering number of choices. Eateries … Read more

AED: Sweet stuff

June 4, 2015May 29, 2015 by Jonathan Ammons

When your sweet tooth starts making noise, it’s good to know that Asheville has myriad options offering swift and complete satisfaction. Consider these choice venues: The French Broad Chocolate Lounge downtown is one of Asheville’s standard-bearers for quality chocolates. When you visit, be sure to sample their sipping chocolates. Also notable is The Chocolate Fetish: … Read more

AED: Hidden gems and unsung heroes

June 4, 2015May 29, 2015 by Jonathan Ammons

Every city has its hidden gems — eating and drinking establishments that locals treasure but that may not command the same attention as their higher-profile brethren. Asheville boasts an array of those unsung heroes in just about every corner of the city. Many are tucked away amid the bustling downtown, but there are also good … Read more

AED: Meatless, gluten-free and flavorful

June 4, 2015May 29, 2015 by Jacqui Castle

Food limitations, whether taken by choice or of necessity, can make eating out feel more like a chore than a treat. Skimming those delicious-looking menu items only to settle for the blandest dish that’s devoid of all the good stuff can beg the question, “Why go out at all?” Thankfully, Asheville boasts a number of … Read more

AED: Fast bites

June 4, 2015May 29, 2015 by Gina Smith

The slow food movement is alive and thriving in Western North Carolina, but sometimes we all find ourselves in need of a quick, affordable bite on the run. An informal poll of Mountain Xpress staffers (a busy and budget-conscious bunch) revealed that, in Asheville, the need for speedy eats doesn’t have to mean a stop … Read more