I just got back from a meeting with our hotel partner Aloft, where I was given the grand tour, including a glimpse into one of their Mountain View King rooms and a walk around their rooftop. As a local, I've enjoyed a happy hour or two on the balcony off their WXYZ Lounge, but today I also got to see the hotel's guest-only features. It might be worth a staycation for the rooftop pool alone!

We are very pleased to announce that EDISON, The Grove Park Inn’s much-anticipated restaurant, will serve as the title sponsor of this year’s Festival, held August 20-24, in downtown Asheville.

“We are thrilled to be working with The Grove Park Inn,” says Asheville Wine & Food Festival Director Bob Bowles. “EDISON’s focus on the local food culture and flavors is the perfect match for the Festival, which also celebrates Asheville’s culinary ethos.”