We're the voice of the Foodtopian Society in Asheville, NC. We believe food can be an invigorating centerpiece of daily life, a constant source of inspiration and fulfillment. We support our local farmers and chefs and believe in locally-grown food.
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- Founded:
- 2008
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Asheville Culinary Challenge Cook-OffCreated about 6 months ago
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Events
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- The Culinary AffAIR
DoubleTree Biltmore Hotel
Thursday, January 22 at 7:00pm
Mary From Italy we are checking in... Mary Jane & Fulvio, producers of extra virgin olive oil and cookbook writer.
Foodtopia in Asheville, NC How does the Gingerbread Man get around Asheville? In his sweet ride, complete with peppermint rims. Watch the Gingerbread Man's friends deliver an award-winning creation to the Asheville Visitor Center.
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ExploreAsheville.com presents a first-hand look at the arrival of a gingerbread Grinch to the Asheville Visitors Center. The Grove Park Inn delivered the sweet treat by hand on November 11, 2009. The confection was an entry in the Grove Park Inn's National Gingerbread House Competition.
Foodtopia in Asheville, NC Don't have time to bake? No worries! Craig at City Bakery just e-mailed us. They're baking Stollen (a traditional German cake) and Panettone (Italian Christmas bread) now through the holidays. PLUS, they've added chocolate chips to recipe, so you know it's going to be good. Order yours by calling 828-252-4426 or 828-254-4289.
Foodtopia in Asheville, NC
Drumroll, please, as we pick the winner of our cookbook. A HUGE thank you to everyone who left a comment over the past four days! The names are in the cup, and our lovely assistant has drawn the name of...Barbara Long!
Barbara, please contact me at insider@exploreasheville.com and we'll mail your cookbook to you!
Terry Murphy Tjaarda How can you not be a fan of the food, art, people, and atmosphere of Asheville. I visit every chance I get. Every trip is rewarding. I first came on my honeymoon over 15 years ago and have been back many times since not only with my husband, but also with family and friends.
Gae Asheville is a spa for the body, mind, and spirit. It is a wonderful hideaway no matter which corner of the community you spend your day and evening. It is one place I long to return to again and again.
Ronald Fuller My wife and I have been to Asheville several times. Love being able to get away from everything, without having to get away. Downtown seems like a completely different world.
Joyce Woodward Can anyone tell me when the wisteria vines bloooms at the Biltmore? I know it is in the spring but I don't know if it will be about the same time it blooms in Arkansas. I would love to be there when they are in full bloom! I would appreciate any help you can give me on this.
Heather Meeks Preckel We moved here over 12 years ago and have loved every second of it! We love the amazing restraunts with the use of fresh, local and organic products is definitely a love of ours!
Jessica I love the unique restaurants, handmade art and gifts, and independant book and record storesall found in Asheville!
Cécile Wight I love Asheville because it's an unique island in the south, with great people, fabulous restaurans and great outdoors, It's just a fun eclectic town.
Heather I used to live in Boone, but would come to Ashville often. I love it there. I would love to move to Asheville, unfortunately there is not a job there for me in my career field. Aseville has soo much to offer people. I still visit as much as I can.
Glenn Warren Lived in Asheville 30 years, enjoyed them all. Asheville is a Special place filled with Special people. The food is great everywhere and you can choose from a little bite of everthing. We still visit about 3 times a year, miss it a lot.
George Groneman My wife and I spent 4 days in Asheville in the spring of 2008. It was great. The restaurants were wonderful with incredibly fresh ingredients prepared with a southern spin. We missed in 2009, but we be back for sure in 2010.
