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14 EDUTOR’S LETTER THE LIST 21 See, hear, read, react.
The month’s must-dos.
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27 ON THE TOWN
Pics of the litter: Upcountry fêtes & festivities.
41 WEDDINGS 51 TOWNBUZZ Michelle Jardines paints the emotions of place; find a Fraser fir and a cozy cabin at Boyd Mountain Log Cabins and Christmas Tree Farm; celebrate Christmas the Vanderbilt way at the Biltmore; and more.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
Chef Greg McPhee’s culinary journey has landed him right where he needs to be: serving the Feast of the Seven Fishes to family and friends to celebrate his soon-toopen restaurant. / by Kathryn Davé // photography by Jivan Davé
APPALACHIAN TASTE
Celebrated for its mountain vistas and artistic flair, our sister city in the hills is setting the standard for carefully crafted and exceptionally curated cuisine. We preview four of the best Asheville eateries and their exquisite fare. / by M. Linda Lee // photography by Paul Mehaffey
54 TOP BUNK
Charleston’s Grand Bohemian offers all that’s esteemed about the Holy City: first-rate fixin’s, fashionable décor, and a mighty fine cocktail.
66 BY DESIGN
With his dazzling cake designs and multicolored macarons, Jonathan Caleb Cake creations are a party for your mouth.
73 STYLE CENTRAL
Festive fashion just in time for holiday hosting; decorate your tree with a little glitter and gold; diamond bracelets are the perfect present; and more.
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MAN ABOUT TOWN
In good times and bad, the Man and his children turn to family traditions to get them through, morning mimosas included.
EAT & DRINK
Vaughn-Russell’s candies are made the time-honored way; a sibling duo woos the Village with smooth cappuccinos and chicken & waffles; and Chef Alba Sunyer Olle prepares premier Spanish cuisine.
DINING GUIDE TOWNSCENE
Got plans? You do now.
SECOND GLANCE
A grand gathering of Old Masters’ artwork, the Bob Jones Museum & Gallery boasts a sweeping selection of religious art.
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THIS PAGE: This feathered pastry is the creation of OWL Bakery, one of several Asheville eateries celebrated in “Appalachian Taste,” page 100. Photograph by Paul Mehaffey
COVER: Chef Greg McPhee showcases his cooking prowess weeks before his restaurant The Anchorage is unveiled in the Village of West Greenville. For more, see “It Takes a Village,” page 90. Photograph by Jivan Davé
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