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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2019 FEATURES 10 Move Over, Beer— There’s Another Craft in Town H&H Distillery’s Role in a Beer-Lovin’ City

12 An Authentic Taste of Japan How WakuWaku Eatery is Adding to the Culture of Asheville's Food Scene

18 From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Red Carpet Hilliary Begley’s Journey as Comedian and Actor

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24 Holistic Health and Preventative Wellness with Dr. Erin Stafenacci A Different Way of Healing; a Different Way to Health

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Around Town

Hops & Vine

Culinary Creations

24 Inspired By 28 Locally Owned 30 Renovate & Refine 32 Lifestyle Calendar

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Move Over, Beer—There’s Another Craft in Town H&H DISTILLERY'S ROLE IN A BEER-LOVIN' CITY LEAH

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DISTILLERY AND CREATIVE MIND BEHIND MANY DELICIOUS COCKTAILS, SAT DOWN WITH US TO TALK ABOUT HER CRAFT COCKTAIL JOURNEY IN BEER CITY, USA. And trust us, the Ginger Rose Smash pairs great with her story. WHAT GOT YOU STARTED IN THE DISTILLERY BUSINESS? The brewing industry in Asheville could only lead to one thing: a craft drinking mecca. We don’t love beer, but we do love a good craft cocktail. Being Asheville natives, we wanted to bring something of value, with a unique flavor to our favorite city. The idea grew over the course of a few years, and we launched H&H Distillery. We are privileged to be able to extend our brand to Cultivated Cocktails, a perfect addition for our thriving craft city. WHAT CHALLENGES DO YOU FACE AS A WOMAN IN A MALE-DOMINATED INDUSTRY? I have to say, this industry has been most welcoming to me as a female. I currently serve on the board for the Distillers Association of North Carolina, speak as a voice of knowledge to prominent entities across the state and have made life-long friends. If ever there was an industry that chooses to see hard work and knowledge rather than gender, in my experience, it’s the distilling industry. That being said, 10

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ARTICLE TRISTA PRUITT | PHOTOGRAPHY EVAN ANDERSON

outside the industry, I do sometimes receive some interesting looks from people after they realize I do actually have some knowledge! I think we are moving away from the stereotype of males in overalls making spirits; we may have a way to go, though. WHAT’S THE MOST LIFE-CHANGING DECISION

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE COCKTAIL

YOU’VE EVER MADE? HOW DID IT IMPACT YOU?

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My son was my most life-changing moment. I

THE RECIPE?

suppose that may not totally count as a decision, but it was certainly a life-altering moment to find out I was suddenly responsible for a life. Setting the example for my son that women can be leaders, as he watches me every day at work, almost brings me

Gin-ger Rose Smash

to tears. He’s a worker bee, learning from example.

ingredients

I never thought that every moment of my work day

+ 2 ounces Hwy 9 Gin

would be assessed by my most critical boss, but he

+ 3/4 ounce rose simple syrup

won’t let me miss a beat. He follows his dad around

+ 3/4 ounce lemon juice

the distillery learning and being hands-on. Our staff

+ 4-5 mint leaves

is all so loving toward him. Deciding to integrate

+ 3 ginger coins

him into our work has been the best decision we’ve made. Whether he grows up to continue the distillery or does something completely different, I’m confident he’ll do it with all his heart.

directions To make rose simple syrup, add 1 cup of dried rose petals with 1 cup each of sugar and water. Bring to a

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE TO WOMEN STARTING

boil. Simmer 3-5 minutes or until sugar

OUT THEIR OWN ENTREPRENEURSHIP?

is dissolved. Let cool completely.

Think about it, plan it, save for it. Don’t wait

Muddle mint and ginger coins

until the time is right. Dive in. Work hard, play

with rose simple in shaker. Add ice

hard and love it all. Find good people to work

and lemon juice and shake. Add gin

with. If not for my family, my husband and his

and roll around shaker. Double strain

father, I wouldn’t be doing this job. Find the tribe

into rocks glass. Add ice and garnish

that supports the dream.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

ARTICLE TORI CARRASCO | PHOTOGRAPHY EVAN ANDERSON

An Authentic Taste of Japan HOW WAKUWAKU EATERY IS ADDING TO THE CULTURE OF ASHEVILLE'S FOOD SCENE

IF YOU’VE HAD THE PLEASURE OF VISITING WAKUWAKU EATERY ON MERRIMON AVENUE, YOU ALREADY KNOW THE AMOUNT OF LOVE AND CARE THAT GOES INTO EACH DISH. The owner, Naomi Mikami, has poured her heart into this popular spot, and she’s excited to share a bit of her culture with Asheville. If you haven’t tried the okonomiyaki yet, finish reading this then make your way her restaurant for a real treat. WHAT WAS YOUR BIGGEST LIFE-CHANGING MOMENT? The Great East Japan Earthquake (2011) and the Great Hanshin Earthquake (1995). After the Great East Japan Earthquake, I thought I could do something to help people who suffered damages because I had experience from Hanshin. I was living in Akashi and was working in Kobe at that time. But I soon realized and was disappointed that my experience was not helpful, especially considering the damage from the tsunami. I felt the powerlessness of human beings and the ephemerality of human life against natural disasters. But at the same time, I felt the great power of people trying to help each other and revive quickly. Those experiences made me think I should try anything I wanted to try.

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WHY DID YOU GET INVOLVED IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY? I spent about 30 years in total in the sporting goods industry at both Asics and Nike. I was happy to work at a company that helped people to be healthier via sports, but while exercise is one source of health, nutrition is another. I suffered from ITP [idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura] at the age of 5. The foods my grandma and mom made saved me from this illness. My grandmother always said, “To spend money on good, quality ingredients is much better than to spend money on medicine.” Another theme of balance, which led me to take the leap into the restaurant business. WHY ASHEVILLE? There were a couple of candidate areas, such as WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO BRING THIS KIND OF

Portland, Oregon and Northern California, but since my

JAPANESE FOOD TO ASHEVILLE?

close friend had been living in Asheville for more than 10

I had a chance to travel to some places in the U.S

years, I had the chance to visit her frequently. She and I

and other countries for both business and private, and

grew up in Kyoto, and she said, “Asheville is surrounded

I knew sushi, tempura and teriyaki were very popular

by mountains, and the river flows in the center and resem-

in the world. Now ramen is becoming popular as well. I

bles our hometown.” It helps that there are many people

often saw articles that said Japanese foods are healthy

here who are interested in food. So Asheville became the

so Japanese people have longevity. But I was thinking

first place to experience my home-style foods.

Japanese healthy foods are not sushi, tempura, teriyaki and ramen. We don’t eat those foods much in our daily

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE THINGS TO DO

lives. In 2013, Japanese food, “Washoku,” was added to

WHEN YOU AREN’T WORKING?

UNESCO’s roster of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

I enjoy talking to people about travel, food and culture.

“Washoku” is originally a word that combines “Wa,”

I also love playing traditional Japanese instruments such

meaning “Japan” with “Shoku,” meaning “eating” or

as the Koto, spending time with my cat Mia, and visiting

“foods.” Washoku refers not only to Japanese cuisine but

other restaurants in Asheville to try food that’s new to

also to the dietary cultures of the Japanese people.

me, especially Southern food.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

(CON TI N U ED)

Okonomiyaki Serves 6

INGREDIENTS Vegetables: + 2.40 pounds shredded cabbage + 0.12 pound chopped green onion + 0.12 pound julienned carrot Batter: + 5 eggs + 40 milliliters soy sauce + 25 milliliters mirin (sweet cooking sake) + 60 milliliters cooking sake + 180 milliliters kombu stock + 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Topping options ("okonomi" = "as you like"): + Bacon + Mushrooms + Kimchi + Natto + Cheese Sauce and Toppings: + WAKUWAKU Sauce (or okonomiyaki sauce, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, etc.) + Mayonnaise + Katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) + Pickled red ginger DIRECTIONS 1

STEP 1 In a mixing bowl, combine all batter ingredients. Using an electric mixer on low speed, mix well. In a small bowl, prepare the vegetables by layering: + 50 milliliters mixed batter + 0.3 pound shredded cabbage + 0.02 pound chopped green onion + 0.02 pound julienned carrot + 30-milliliter sprinkle batter + 0.1 pound covered with shredded cabbage + 50 milliliters covered with batterSet aside.

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STEP 2 + Heat oil on medium heat on a griddle or frying pan. + When the griddle or frying pan is hot (400 F/200 C), flip the small bowl onto the heated surface. Spread ingredients into a circle. + Place toppings on top of okonomiyaki (I recommend adding a little additional batter on the topping for mushroom, kimchi and/or natto.) + When the bottom side is nicely browned, flip over. + Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes. + Flip over one last time, making sure the cabbage is well cooked. + If you like crispy texture, cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.

STEP 3 (SERVING) + Apply WAKUWAKU sauce or okonomiyaki sauce. + Add mayonnaise. + Sprinkle dried benito flakes. + Add pickled red ginger. Note: "Okonomiyaki" means “grilled as you like it,” and the Japanese enjoy cooking at home. Each family has a different recipe and preference of ingredients.

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“THE WORLD IS FILLED WITH PEOPLE THAT ARE GONNA TRY TO TELL YOU WHO YOU ARE, BUT THAT’S FOR YOU TO DECIDE, YOU HEAR ME?” –Aunt Lucy, Dumplin’ These words ring true throughout local comedian Hilliary Begley’s debut film, Dumplin’, a must-see Netflix original boasting themes of body positivity and self-discovery. Hilliary landed the much-deserved role with a few breakthroughs that happened simultaneously. She graced CONTINUED >

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the stage as comedian Jon Reep’s opener at The Orange Peel, and around this time, a tape of her performing stand-up made its way to one of Jennifer Aniston’s casting agents, Meagan Lewis. Both Meagan and Jennifer found Hilliary’s humor undeniably honest and humorous. Megan reached out through social media, and within just a few days, Hilliary found herself in Atlanta auditioning for the role of Aunt Lucy. Despite only having a few scenes, Aunt Lucy dominates the film as an ever-present influence to her niece (Danielle Macdonald), a teenager struggling with her body image and a pageant-obsessed mother (Jennifer Aniston). Despite almost missing the audition, Hilliary was deemed perfect for the role, and she began work on Dumplin’, her first film, in August 2017. Hilliary says she doesn’t listen to a lot of stand-up in order to keep her act fresh and authentically her brand. However, Richard Pryor was an early influence for her. “When I saw him, he was so real with what he said that I not only laughed but I cried. It was like I could feel him. There were parts that weren’t even funny; it was just him being raw and honest. That’s when I fell in love with it [comedy] completely. I thought, if I ever do this, this is what I would want it to be.” And so it has been. Hilliary recalled the first time she did stand-up in Asheville at The Bar of Soap (now Del Vecchios). “I was such a chicken about doing comedy, and I almost backed out, but my friend said I had to come, so I asked for the address and it was 333 Merrimon Ave. This is going to sound weird, but 333 follows me around, and so when she told me the address, I was like, ‘I’ll be damned. I have to go now.’” Since that fateful night, she’s been regularly contributing to Asheville’s stand-up scene with her raw, personal and never-political humor. When she was given the script for Aunt Lucy’s part in Dumplin’, she realized just how much it mirrored her own life experiences.

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(CON TI N UED)

“The world is filled with people that are gonna try to tell you who you are, but that’s for you to decide, you hear me?” –Aunt Lucy, Dumplin’

“I have a strange relationship with my mother, but I’ve been surrounded by women my whole life. My aunts and my grandmother have been the ones to build me up as a woman, ya know?” In fact, Hilliary says the most life-changing decision she ever made was to move out of her mom’s house in South Carolina and in with her grandparents in North Carolina. “If I hadn’t done that then I’d probably be barefoot in a backyard with a baby on my hip, not pursuing my career in comedy and acting,” she says. “That was a decision I shouldn’t have been given to make at the age of 13, but I did, and I blossomed.” Upon transferring to a new school in Asheville, Hilliary discovered theater. “I tried to take a strings class, but I couldn’t even scratch out ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb,’ and I had a friend who told me I shouldn’t be in strings,” she says. “At the end of the day, he took me to the theater classroom and introduced me to the teacher. I read an excerpt from Taming of the Shrew, and the teacher loved me, so the next week I got switched over to theater from strings, and we were already halfway through the semester. “I was in eighth grade, and I learned I could

“I was in eighth grade, and I learned I could make decisions about how I feel and who I am.”

make decisions about how I feel and who I am. I was just able to be me. If I hadn’t moved, I don’t know who I would be.” Fresh out of her job as a server at Fairview Tavern in Asheville, she’s recently wrapped up acting for another film, When We Last Spoke, coming out later this year, and she is actively auditioning for some exciting roles. “Cross your fingers and your toes; I just did an audition with NatGeo, and if I get that, I’ll be filming in Quebec for six months,” she says. In addition to her upcoming films, Hilliary is still an active stand-up comedian in the Asheville area. For more information about her upcoming shows, visit Facebook.com/highlarrious.

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“We would dispense medications to address symptoms, and a few months later, we would dispense additional medication to address side effects caused by the other medications. I realized we were not fixing the true problem,” she says. Dr. Stefanacci acknowledges the importance of medication and traditional medicine but believes that many chronic conditions are currently treated with the “BandAid approach.” She knew there was a better way to take time to find the root of the problem, enabling clients to heal naturally. Through personal life experience and a passion for addressing chronic disease before it starts, she found her niche in functional medicine. She elevates the healthcare experience by spending time getting to know her patients: 90 minutes for your first appointment. She personalizes every treatment and creates a partnership to enable healing from within. Dr. Stefanacci values open communication, which she believes to be the heart and art of high-quality healthcare. CONTINUED >

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to be the most evolved system for the treatment of adipose areas and cellulite, and it’s been used world-

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?

wide with a proven track record of success. After a

Cavi-Lipo causes fat cells to become non-viable.

conversation with Tina Martinez, owner of Cavi-Lipo

Results are permanent as long as you maintain a

Asheville, I got the inside scoop on the methods used

healthy lifestyle.

for this groundbreaking treatment. WHAT MAKES CAVI-LIPO ASHEVILLE DIFFERENT? HOW DOES CAVI-LIPO WORK?

I love this work, and I take a completely holistic and

A focused low-frequency ultrasound is delivered

customized approach to working with people. I’m a

to the body through a wand. Imagine the feeling of a

results-oriented person, and after six years as a Cavi-

warm stone massage. The sound waves penetrate the

Lipo tech, I really know how to maximize the technol-

skin and cause the fat cells to break apart. The released

ogy to get the best results for my clients. My goal is

contents are then removed by the body’s natural pro-

to reduce, renew and restore, so I often incorporate

cesses. The sessions are very relaxing and last 30 to

other techniques and nutritional information to help

60 minutes depending upon the area being treated. For

my clients get the results they desire.

best results, it’s best to attend 6 to 12 sessions over a period of 3 to 6 months. Cavi-Lipo demonstrates

This treatment is not a magic pill or a substitute for other

results the same day in as quickly as 30 minutes.

weight-reduction programs such as proper diet, exercise and detoxification but works exceptionally well in con-

ON WHAT AREA OF THE BODY CAN

junction with a healthy lifestyle.

CAVI-LIPO BE USED?

For additional info or to book an appointment, call or text

Cavi-Lipo can be used on any area that has unwanted fat. Women often use it to reduce stubborn pockets of 28

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828.675.8462. Special offers are available for Asheville Lifestyle readers.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

Making the Magic with Shay Brown Events HOW A SMALL IDEA CAN TURN INTO LASTING MEMORIES

“I JUST WANT A LOT OF FLOWERS.” For Shay Brown, taking a vague idea and turning it into a breathtaking event is nothing new. In fact, it’s her specialty. Shay, an Asheville event planner and coordinator, loves taking a concept and turning it into a magical night. While weddings are what you may know Shay Brown Events for, Shay and her team also manage four venues and organize events from teas and balls to baby showers

and

luncheons.

With 19 years of experience behind her, Shay Brown is a name you’ll want to know. 30

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ARTICLE TRISTA PRUITT PHOTOGRAPHY EVAN ANDERSON

“When you turn 50, if you have three true friends you can depend your life on, you’ll be lucky. And the biggest thing in life you have to learn is that you can say no. You don’t have to please everybody.”

However, she wasn’t always making magic happen for brides-to-be. Before her career in event planning, Shay was a lobbyist in D.C., learning what she wanted in a career—and what she didn’t. Upon reflection, she realized she loved planning Governor’s balls, itineraries, galas and teas and that she was really good at it, too. “It’s something you have to believe in and love,” she says. It’s not all bouquets and blushing brides, though. As is with any job, no matter how much you love it, there are frustrating moments. For Shay, it was realizing she couldn’t accept every client request. After striving to make every detail perfect, she realized it was OK to say no to some people and send them to someone who may be able to support them better. “For me, the determining moment in my life was realizing I don’t have to please everyone,” she says. “As a business owner, you feel like you have to say yes to everything. It’s not just in saying no; it’s OK to put limits on the requests. I’d rather say no to someone than have a client that is not a perfect fit for what we do as a company. When I realized that the power is in me, that changed my life. I control the end decisions of everything that happens to me; it resides within me.” Shay also learned two valuable life lessons in her lobbying years. “Two things in life: When you turn 50, if you have three true friends you can depend your life on, you’ll be lucky. And the biggest thing in life you have to learn is that you can say no. You don’t have to please everybody.” It took years for her to take it to heart, but once she did, her life and business changed for the better. For Shay and her team, the most fun they have when planning events is when there is no expectation, just an idea. “We did a wedding for a big YouTube celebrity who just said, ‘We want lots of flowers,’ so that’s what we had to go off of, and it was so much fun. We have images of her with her hands over her face gasping and crying when she saw the space we created.” May 2019 | Asheville Lifestyle

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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4 OIL STICK PAINTING & MORE WITH PAUL DEMARRAIS 310 Art

If you've ever been interested in learning a new painting technique, you'll want to check out this class taught by Paul DeMarrais. Tuition is $135, and it covers the cost of all the supplies and the instruction. By the end of the class,

READY FOR

you'll have all you need to orchestrate

DENTAL IMPLANTS?

your own oil stick projects.

9–12 SPRING LEAF FESTIVAL Lake Eden

LEAF is here, which means it's time to pack up with family and friends and

You want stability & longevity

You want a natural & beautiful smile

You’ve done your research

spend a weekend camping by Lake Eden. Enjoy live music, adventure villages, and craft and culinary vendors while you welcome spring to the mountains. Tickets range from $46–$220.

OUR IMPLANT PACKAGES INCLUDE: ALL IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CT scans & low-dose digital x-rays

SURGICAL EXTRACTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in-office, IV sedation available

FIBER DAY

SOCKET BONE GRAFTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . build high-density bone faster

Just in time for Mother's Day, the Folk

PRF MEMBRANES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a bandage of your own cells

Southern Highland Craft Guild

Art Center will be spending the week-

STEROID INJECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . heal more quickly & comfortably

end sharing space with local makers

POST-OP CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . monitored recovery

and showcasing their talents to bring

TEMPORARY RETAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . avoid “missing teeth” BIO-HORIZONS TM IMPLANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . proven results CUSTOM HEALING ABUTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . forms tissue contour FINAL ABUTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . no additional fees for custom abutment

the community together through craft. This is a tradition carried on for more than two decades, and it's one you don't want to miss! It's free to attend, so make your plans now.

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The final esthetic and functional result!

A GARDEN OF QUILTS SHOW

Bonclarken Conference Center, Flat Rock

201 E Chestnut St Ste. B, Asheville, NC 28801

This two-day event will feature modSHAWNA HOFFERT, DDS

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR to enjoy. Vendors will also be present showcasing new products, fabrics and project ideas. Admission is $5, and the event will last until 5 p.m.

18 SIXTH ANNUAL ASHEVILLE FOOD TRUCK SHOWDOWN

WNC Ag. Center – Boone Building

Rain or shine, you don't want to miss the annual food truck showdown, a free event put on by area local Carey Harnash to promote regional cuisine and artisanal food and drink. If you want the full experience, be sure to purchase the VIP Tasting Experience and help judge the winner of the showdown.

18, 25 OOH LA LA CURIOSITY MARKET Pritchard Park

May 18 kicks off the first of 12 Saturdays in which Pritchard Park will hold the Ooh La La Curiosity Market, an artisan market showcasing local talent. It will feature work by local painters, leather smiths, jewelry makers, potters, up-cycled crafters and various other offerings.

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There will be live music, a raffle and fundraising efforts, so don't miss out!

24 BILTMORE GARDENS RAILWAY Biltmore Estate

Biltmore's Conservatory is unveiling a botanical model train display featuring small-scale replicas of the estate's structures. The structures were created using natural materials mostly collected from the grounds of the estate. The model boasts 800 feet of rails, and the trains

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move along six separate lines at different eye levels. This will be a continued display through Sept. 29.

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