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  • A book launch and a story of culinary community

    Last night we had the honor of experiencing a “Night of Culinary Legends” at Chai Pani in downtown Asheville. This dinner celebrated the book Service Ready: A Story of Love, Restaurants, and the Power of Hospitality by Molly Irani. Alongside her husband Meherwan, they dreamed and brought to fruition the amazing Chai Pani empire that…

  • Books 2025

    I didn’t think I read that much this year but once I wrote it all down, I guess I did ok! The top ten were my favorite books this year. The rest of the list in not in any sort of order. I want to know what your top books of 2025 were! My Friends…

  • Books 2024

    The Women Kristin Hannah (Best book I read this year) West End Girls Jenny Colgan Not Another Christmas Rom Com A.J. Pine The Best Worst Christmas Kate Forster The Christmas Book Hunt Jenny Colgan Iris is More Than Ok Natalie Cooper Studies at the School by the Sea Jenny Colgan I invited Her In Adele…

  • Soprana | Asheville

    Over the past few weeks, my dining adventures have led me to some exciting new spots, each vying for attention in Asheville’s vibrant culinary scene. The list of new restaurants to explore seems endless, and we’ve been diligently working through it, almost needing to dine out daily to keep pace with the influx of enticing…