In tiny Marshall, a new bright spot has appeared on the Blue Ridge Mountains dining scene: Star Diner. Located in a former gas station, this acclaimed restaurant is one of many local businesses reinventing retro spaces.
Benne Flies High on Eagle
A restaurant in a historic African-American neighborhood in Asheville finds the soul of Appalachian cuisine.
Spreading the Love
Bread’s best friend isn’t butter (unless you’re talking about the apple kind). That honor belongs to seasonal fruit picked fresh and preserved in all its smashed, jammed, and jellied glory.
Melting Pot: Buttermilk Soup in Asheville
Asheville chef John Fleer may not have grown up eating buttermilk soup, but he has perfected the Appalachian taste over the years. Learn his recipe for the dish.
Tastes Like Home: Sorghum Syrup
Sorghum syrup has a long tradition in North Carolina’s mountains.
