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The Chocolate Lab Brings The Original Beer City Truffle to Woodfin

Staff Writer August 1, 2015 1

Lisa Klepzig was a family practice nurse for twenty years, but has been known for years as the chocolate expert by her friends, showing up to holiday parties and feasts with loads of chocolates to share with her friends. Five years ago, she started The Chocolate Lab, but this year, she and her husband Kier decided to take it to the next level. She worked on her recipes and began to incorporate local beers into her truffles. She was invited to display her wares at the Asheville Wine and Food Festival, where she crossed my path, and this month has opened up her very own chocolate shop in north Asheville: The Chocolate Lab.

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Zombie Tube-Ocalypse Float Is Back for 2015

Staff Writer August 1, 2015 1

2015 Zombie Float World Record

Braiiiinnnnssssss! And by that we mean rivers, beer, food and one giant fundraiser! Last year, following Portland, Oregon in the quest for the most interlinked tubers on the river, hundreds of people participated in the first ever Asheville Zombie Tube-Ocalypse! After a wildly successful first year turnout, the Tube-Ocalypse Zombie Float and World Record Attempt is back for a second year! This time it is a shorter float, in hotter weather and with colder beer! This year, the float will start at French Broad River Park and take out at The Salvage Station, located at 468 Riverside Dr. in Asheville, NC.

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Hi-Wire Celebrates Biltmore Big Top Opening

Paige Brown July 30, 2015 Comments Off on Hi-Wire Celebrates Biltmore Big Top Opening

Hi-Wire Brewing opened their new Biltmore Big Top tasting room and brewing facility Saturday, July 25th and I was very glad to be there for a truly incredible grand opening. Hi-Wire showed everyone a fantastic time with circus performers, free tours of the facility, food trucks and a handful of beers created just for this night!

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Fashion with a TWIST

Jessica Underwood July 29, 2015 Comments Off on Fashion with a TWIST

Nestled in the heart of downtown Asheville is a fantastic women’s boutique with a lot to offer. Twist Boutique is a unique place to shop for one of a kind clothing pieces, jewelry, hats, handbags and art. You will not be bored at Twist, I promise. I went by myself to take a look at all of the pretty little things and let me tell you, I was impressed.

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