Chef Katie Button Of Cúrate On Asheville’s Recovery After Hurricane Helene

Katie Button is the renowned Asheville chef and co-founder of Cúrate restaurant. After Hurricane Helene devastated the Asheville region last September, the beloved North Carolina town faced unimaginable challenges — from prolonged water shortages to a near-total halt in tourism.

Katie joins host Kerry Diamond to share how the community is rebuilding, the resilience of the local restaurant scene, and how her businesses are faring. She offers heartfelt insights on the recovery efforts and what listeners can do to support Asheville's revival.

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More on Chef Katie: Instagram, website,  "Cúrate" Cookbook
More on Kerry: Instagram