Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Sep 6, 2010, 8:36 am
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Sep 4, 2010, 1:24 pm
Please subscribe via feed reader or email to our new site: The Carolina Epicurean Even if you're subscribed to Hendersonville Epicurean, you'll need to subscribe to The Carolina Epicurean because it's a completely different web/feed address. Don't forget to click the link in...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Aug 1, 2010, 10:29 pm
The Carolina Epicurean (http://carolinaepicurean.com/) Hendersonville Epicurean has grown and grown, beginning with that first post almost three years ago. We've worked hard to create a new site full of the same great information you've come to expect, plus some new ...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 27, 2010, 10:43 pm
Update: Drove by Old World Bakery this morning (7/28) on our way out of town. Their address is 23570 St. John Rd, Fletcher. MAP The sign on their door says open from 7:30AM to 6:00PM - Closed Sunday. Reminder: I haven't sampled any of their products - just passing on the notice that they...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 27, 2010, 8:05 pm
From Mrs G and Me: Join us for a 6-course Prime Rib Dinner, Thursday, August 5, 2010 to celebrate the permanent addition of Prime Rib to our menu! First CourseZucchini Ribbons, Cucumber Boats, Caprese Skewer Second CourseShrimp Cocktail Third CourseChoice of Wild Mushroom or Cold Cu...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 27, 2010, 7:49 pm
Pita Express surprised me. They're so much more than the basic sandwich, albeit on Pita Bread, shop I expected. Owned and operated by Lina and Mohamid Abuadas, Pita Express serves up breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday from 6:00AM (unusually early for the Hendersonville, NC area) to ...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 25, 2010, 8:14 am
Hendersonville Community Co Op is hosting a Chef at Market this coming Monday, the 26th of July, at their afternoon (3:00PM to 6:00PM) tailgate market. The demonstration will be at 4:30PM. It will be an interesting time as Jennifer Salkewicz from the Talisman programs for exception...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 25, 2010, 12:13 am
You may have noticed comments on a recent post about Blue Water Seafood's new menu and pricing, lamenting the changes. Blue Water saw them, and heard similar comments first hand from customers. Here's their response: "Good Morning Everybody! Just gearing up for a Bloody Mary this morning a...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 23, 2010, 9:06 am
Coming Soon: Fire Chief BBQ N Grill! I had hoped that after closing their Asheville location, One Love owners would successfully refocus on their original, 500 7th Ave E., Hendersonville, location. Sadly, it was not to be. Word on the street - building owners, D...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 22, 2010, 11:00 am
From The Back Room at Flat Rock Wine Shoppe: Once again we will taste the fine foods and wines of California. The dinner takes place on Tuesday July 27th starting at 6:30pm. We will provide 5 courses and 6 wines. See the full menu here. Cost: $60 (tax and gratuity included). Reservations r...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 22, 2010, 10:52 am
From Travinia Italian Kitchen: Join us for our first wine dinner, featuring several enticing Ruffino selections, on Thursday, August 12 from 6:00PM to 10:00PM. Led by Brian Eddington of Skyland Distributing, this four-course meal is not to be missed! Cost: $60. Stop by the restaurant or call ...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 22, 2010, 10:32 am
Cooking Demo at Hendersonville's Fresh Market Features Firecracker Raspberry Chipotle Glazed Shrimp with a Summer Pasta & Vegetable Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing EVENT DETAILS You are invited to attend a free cooking demonstration on how to prepare Firecracker Raspberry Chipotle Glaz...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 22, 2010, 10:23 am
Mountain Pie Company is offering a FREE Hershey's Ice Cream taste testing on Sunday, July 25 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM. Mountain Pie Company 3400 Asheville Highway Hendersonville, NC 28791 (828) 693-0501
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 20, 2010, 6:42 pm
Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar is is a two-story affair. Flanked by shaded outdoor seating, is part one - their street-level main entrance. Sigh as you step inside, taking in cozy seating areas surrounded by books, books and more books. Straight ahead is thei...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 20, 2010, 2:36 pm
We're sad to see you go . . . The Fletcher House 4055 Hendersonville Road Fletcher, NC 28732-8240
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 18, 2010, 8:43 pm
Chef at Market is coming to the parking lot of the Hendersonville Community Co-op on Monday, July 19th at 3:30 p.m. Chef Mark Starr, of Chef Starr To Go, will be using products from the Co Op's Monday Tailgate Market (3:00PM to 6:00PM) to whip up a batch of Gazpacho. Try som...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 16, 2010, 11:49 am
Season's Restaurant at Highland Lake Inn in Flat Rock is offering a Cooking Class followed by Lunch on August 7 at 11 a.m. Attendees will learn how to make an entrée and a dessert from one of Season’s talented in-house chefs. At the completion of the class, lunch will be served, which wi...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 16, 2010, 11:09 am
California Wine Dinner: July, 27 6:30pm 1st: Grilled orange marinated asparagus with monterey jack sauce 2nd: Crab and roasted red pepper stuffed avocado 3rd: Grilled baracuda with tomato cilantro salsa 4th: Roasted rabbit loin with apricots and figs 5th: White grape sorbet Cost: ...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 16, 2010, 10:57 am
From The Back Room at Flat Rock Wine Shoppe: Tuesday Dinner Specials: Create your own local beef, chicken or vegetarian burger for just $7.00, or Three course meal for just $20.00. Menu: (choice of one from each categoryAppetizers: - Black Bean Dip- Gazpacho- Soup du Jour - Caesar SaladM...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 16, 2010, 10:46 am
Laurey's Lobster dinner is on Wednesday, July 28th at 7:00 pm. The Menu: *Baked, stuffed Cherrystone Clams Mini Lobster Rolls * Traditional New England Relish Tray * New England Clam Chowder * Whole Steamed Lobster with Drawn Butter Local Corn on the Cob Roasted Local...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 16, 2010, 9:34 am
Upcoming cooking classes at Barbara Swell's Log Cabin: Garden to Picnic Table…STUFFED Wed, July 28, 6-9pm $45 Stuffed food is just so darned fun. It makes supper seem like a party. And what could be better to stuff than summer’s garden bounty. We’ll start off with an appetizer platt...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 16, 2010, 9:13 am
Frankie Bones just sent out this coupon for Family Style Dinner for Four for $85: Click on the coupon to print. Expires 8/15/2010Frankie Bones 2 Gerber Road Asheville, NC 28803-1082 (828) 274-7111
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 15, 2010, 5:44 pm
Asheville Slow Food presents:A Beer & BBQ Fundraiserfor the North Carolina Organic Bread Flour Project Come join us on Saturday, July 17th from 5p.m. til 8p.m. for a Beer & BBQ fundraiser with proceeds going to the North Carolina Organic Bread Flour Project. This event will be in the grassy area n...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 15, 2010, 5:18 pm
Thirsty Monk is ratcheting things up! They're now working with Mark Rosenstein, who's redesigning the Monk's food menu and planning their upcoming Beer Dinners. The first of these Beer Dinners is scheduled for Monday, July 19th, 6:30PM at the 92 Patton Ave, Asheville (MAP)...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 15, 2010, 4:10 pm
The folks at Moe's Original Bar B Que have sent me a coupon to put out there for anyone who wants to give them a try at their newest location, 4 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville. CLICK COUPON TO PRINT (Expires 7/30/2010) If you go, whether or not you use the coupon, let other readers know...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 13, 2010, 10:32 am
From Flight: Limited Time Only! Flight is open for Sunday Brunch (see sample menu below) 12 noon to 3:00 pm and Sunday Dinner from 5:00 pm. Sample Menu: two eggs any way +spicy Mexican chorizo or Hickory Nut Gap sausage or bacon, grits or potatoes and toast - 12 shrimp & grits ...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 13, 2010, 10:25 am
Hannah Flanagan's has announced a new menu beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, July 14th. They've added items most requested by their customers:Two new salads - a wedge with blue cheese and bacon for $5.95, and a Greek for $7.95. New appetizers - hummus platter for 45.95, and...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 9, 2010, 3:29 pm
Season's Restaurant at Highland Lake Inn in Flat Rock is offering a Spanish Wine Dinner on Thursday, July 15th at 6:30 p.m. The menu is a prix fixe, four course meal of Spanish inspired fare. The four courses, salad, appetizer, entrée, and dessert, will be paired with Spanish wines specifically...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 9, 2010, 3:00 pm
Season's at Highland Lake Inn is putting on an Appalachian Sustainable Brunch Buffet on Sunday, July 11th. Here's the menu: Appalachian Sustainable Buffet Starters and Salads Chef’s Unique Brothy & Creamy Soup CreationsSeason’s Baby Field Green Salad with Sliced European Cucu...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 8, 2010, 3:38 pm
Lisa Jennings, of Nation's Restaurant News, reported in a July 5th article, two new fast food restaurant chains will be launched; one in New York City and one in Los Angeles. The really interesting thing about this is they'll both offer healthy foods that can be served quickly. ...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 8, 2010, 2:32 pm
Blue Water Seafood introduced a new menu to their patrons two nights ago and apparently it was a hit. They also have a new Chef heading up the kitchen. I've been promised a Meet the Chef type bio on Chef Matt that should follow soon. Menu for your perusal: STARTERS •...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 7, 2010, 5:29 pm
Fisherman's Quarters is a restaurant located in Asheville at 1445 Patton Avenue. If you look them up, you'll see a II next to their name. This is because they did have another location that's now closed. They're shooting for an end of July - beginning of August opening date at t...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 7, 2010, 5:05 pm
Moe's Original Bar B Que is coming to Asheville. Looks like they may be open as soon as Monday, July 12th, but they're planning a grand opening on July 14th in the location previously occupied by Stovetrotters at 4 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville. This will be Moe's 16th ...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 6, 2010, 4:03 pm
Coming soon . . .  Fisherman's Quarters and Mediterranean Grill to the location formerly occupied by Blue Ridge Farmhouse, 59 Highlands Square Drive (By Hendersonville Wal-Mart)
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jul 6, 2010, 10:59 am
Where else can you make rude noises, spit and meet with social approval? A proper wine tasting, of course. We’re not talking about getting together with a few friends and a few bottles. We’re talking about sponsored and paid tastings - commercial or charity. First, a few suggestions â€...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jun 19, 2010, 8:48 am
Teen daughter and I will be touring universities in Boston for the next few days. Wanting to give her a taste of what life in Boston would be like for a college student, we're staying in a dorm on one campus that becomes a Youth Hostel during the summer and relying on mass transit to get ar...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jun 19, 2010, 1:35 am
So how do you pull off a four course wine dinner for $19.99 per person? In our area, the best priced wine dinners have been set at $45. Average is more like $65 to $90. Never Blue seems to have figured it out: serve tapas paired with wines that sell for $6 a bottle. I figured thi...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jun 18, 2010, 6:46 pm
Tom Young is taking the plunge - again! His newest venture, Tractor Shed, will open in the building previously occupied by Dock's Deli, 255 South Grove Street, Hendersonville. All the equipment has been purchased and is on site, but the building is still being remodeled. Tractor S...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jun 18, 2010, 8:42 am
From Adventures in Wine and Beer: June Wine TastingCome and taste 24 Wines from around the world! FREE On Saturday, June 19th from 1 to 5.10% off Wines tasted. (Excluding sale items)See attachment for wines being tasted. Adventures in Wine and Beer205 Thompson StreetHendersonville, NC.828...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jun 16, 2010, 12:33 pm
July 1, 2010 Starbucks will offer FREE Wi-Fi, killing the need to purchase a "loyalty card" or pay a $3.99 for 2 hours fee, at all locations. Is this altruism at work? No. It's competition from what would have been thought just a few years ago the least likely source to make ...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jun 14, 2010, 1:40 pm
From Good Eats & Meets (Charlotte): Good Eats & Meets is super proud to present a Charlotte first! Dining In The Dark-A Feast For The Senses We are partnering up with The Foundation Fighting Blindness and Andrew Blair's to bring you a meal, where nothing meets the eye and is unlike...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jun 11, 2010, 11:21 pm
Hendersonville Epicurean is still thinking about organizing that Greenville Field Trip. So many great tips were sent in on best places to eat in Greenville, SC, we decided a reconnoiter trip was in order. We'll be testing and tasting in Greenville most of Saturday, ...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jun 10, 2010, 5:32 pm
After many months of remodeling both inside and out, The Fresh Market is inviting the residents of Asheville to join them in celebrating the completion of its new and improved store located at 944 Merrimon Avenue. The updated store now provides customers with a remodeled, more spacious location...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jun 7, 2010, 10:16 pm
Lavender Shortbread Cookies ¾ Lbs. Butter – unsalted, at room temperature 1 C. Sugar 1 t. Pure Vanilla Extract 1 t. Pure Almond Extract 3 ½ C. All-Purpose Flour ¼ t. Salt ¼ C. Dried Lavender Buds - crumbled Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of an electric ...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jun 7, 2010, 12:21 pm
Sante Wine Bar, located in the northeast corner of Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville, is now offering a pretty good tasting deal - "Get Your Taste On". Every Sunday from 4:00PM to 6:30 PM, you can choose "10 tastes for 10 bucks" (excluding tax & gratuity). Sante's 10 tastes&...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jun 6, 2010, 10:38 pm
Season's Restaurant at Highland Lake Inn in Flat Rock is offering a West Coast Wine Dinner on Thursday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. The menu is a prix fixe, four course meal of Pacific inspired fare. The four courses; salad, appetizer, entrée, and dessert, will be paired with West Coast wines spe...
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jun 6, 2010, 9:53 pm
Never Blue is hosting a Cheap Ass Wine (& tapas) Dinner on Thursday, June 17th at 6:30PM. Cost is $19.99 per person.
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Laura H. posted an article on Hendersonville Epicurean - Jun 6, 2010, 9:47 am
Sleek. Sassy. Sazerac. One of the oldest known cocktails and purportedly, the first cocktail invented in America, the Sazerac dates from pre-Civil War New Orleans, Louisiana. Asheville's Sazerac, the restaurant, dates from Fall, 2009. Stepping inside, the first thought that popped...
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