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Featuring a delicious selection of Asian cuisines:
SUSHI • JAPANESE • THAIKOREAN • CHINESE
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1840 Hendersonville Rd. (Gerber Village), Suite 101Asheville, NC 28803 • (828) 277-3838
Mon. – Thurs. 11am – 3pm, 4:30 – 10:00pmFri. & Sat. 11:30am – 11pm, Sun. 11:30am – 10pm
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87 Patton Ave.828-255-TIKI
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eATS & DrINKSMountain Xpress’ annual Eats & Drinks guide offers a menu to the Asheville area’s culinary banquet, one that’s garnering increasing national attention. There are more places to dine and drink than ever. That’s why we’ve got a comprehensive directory for you, along with some recom-mendations. Learn about everything from barbecue to vegetarian cuisine, craft beer to coffee and regional produce to global fare. Cheers!
Cover design by Carrie Lare | Photo by Max Cooper Table set by Stonebowl Korean
REAd ALL AbOuT ITAsheville’s culinary scene gets national attention
THE k IdS ’ TAb LELocal restaurants feed the little foodies right
V E g g I n g O u TWhere to eat when you don’t do meat
T H E ‘ C u E q u E S T I O nHunting down the area’s best BBQ
A R O u n d T H E W O R L d I n E I g H T p L AT E SWhere to get a taste of global cuisine in Asheville
H u n g R y A f T E R H O u R SWhere to find a moonlight snack
fuL L Of (CACAO) bEAnSWNC life is like a box of really good chocolates
CAffE InE f I EndWhere to get your fix, whether it’s coffee or tea
gRApE -SCApEWNC goes great with a glass of wine
b E E R C I T y, u S AGrowing by hops and bounds
bREAkIng bREAdBaking up the freshest loaves
T O n S O f T A I L g A T E SFarmers markets keep it fresh in WNC
dOWn On THE fARMTake ASAP’s annual tour of more than 35 farms
b E S T O f W n CMountain Xpress readers’ picks from our annual poll
T H E M A pThe culinary cartography of Asheville and Buncombe County
EATS dIRECTORyThe directory for local restaurants, by cuisine
dRInkS dIRECTORyA detailed directory of local watering holes
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Asheville Eats & Drinks is published annually by Mountain Xpress, P.O. Box 144, Asheville, NC 28802, (828) 251-1333. Visit us on the web at mountainx.com. We have taken great care to ensure the accuracy of information contained herein. However, restaurants do change their services. Please call ahead prior to patronizing these establishments. Copyright 2012 by Mountain Xpress. All rights reserved. No part of this publication — including listings and advertisements — may be repro-duced without the expressed permission of Mountain Xpress.
pubLISHER Jeff Fobes • AdVERTISIng MAnAgER Susan Hutchinson • EdITORS Rebecca Sulock, Jaye Bartell fOOd WRITER Mackensy Lunsford • pHOTOS Max CooperCOnTRIbuTORS Anne Fitten Glenn • LISTIngS Jaye Bartell, Dane Smith • LAyOuT Carrie Lare • dESIgnERS Emily Busey, Carrie Lare, Nathanael Roney, John Zara • WEb MAnAgER Don Makoviney • dATAbASE MAnAgER Stefan Colosimo dISTRIbuTIOn MAnAgER Jeff Tallman • AdVERTISIng REpRESEnTATIVES Bryant Cooper, Mary Driscoll, Russ Keith, Tim Navaille, Leigh Reynolds, John Varner, Marissa Williams
64 haywood street • 828-252-8333
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Pisgah Inn
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Lodging • Gifts235-8228 • www.pisgahinn.com
Mile Markers 408 & 409 South of Asheville on Blue Ridge Parkway • All Roads Are Open
A Beautiful 25 minute drive from Asheville ~ Elevation 5000’
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Call (828) 299-3753 for reservationsJust 1/2 block west of Swannanoa River Rd. on Hwy. 70 East. Just look for the copper roof.
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reAD All AbouT ITA S H E V I L L E ’ S C u L I n A R y S C E n E g E T S n A T I O n A L A T T E n T I O n
perfect couple: White Duck Taco Shop’s surprising and innovative tacos are best two at a time.
Whether it’s the rising popularity of Southern food, the big-name brew-eries moving into town or the fact that we’re just that good, Asheville bars and eateries are making big news these days. In fact, Trip Advisor named us one of the top 10 food and wine destinations in the U.S., which means we’re hobnobbing with culinary elites like San Francisco, New York City and New Orleans. Read on to get a taste of everything Asheville’s dining scene has to offer. T H I R S T y M O n kThe February/March 2012 issue of Garden & Gun magazine posits that the South is full of “perfect” watering holes. The perfect bar, says writer Guy Mar-tin, is one that “dove through the low end with such force and velocity that it punched through the bottom and came out the top.” If we are to take that literally, then Thirsty Monk, which the magazine named in 2011 as one of its “Top 50 Bars in the Southern U.S.,” certainly fits the bill (it’s also received high marks from Rate Beer, Paste and Draft magazines). Established in 2008 in the comfortably cool and dark basement of a Patton Avenue building, the pub originally focused on complex and heady — and often quite strong — Belgian beers. As the brew scene evolved in Asheville, so too did the Monk, expanding upward and out of the basement into the airier floor above while delving into the arena of American beers (it was only a matter of time, right?), and adding a second location in South Asheville. Thirsty Monk now boasts more than 62 rotating draft lines and tapped nearly 1,100 distinct craft beers in 2011. 92 Patton Ave. 252-5470, and 20 Gala Drive 505-4564 monkpub.com
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f I R E S T O R M C A f éThis entirely vegan cafe and bookstore was named one of the “10 Coolest In-dependent Coffeeshops Across the U.S.” by the restaurant-rating system Za-gat in 2012. Does that make Firestorm less cool for being popular? We don't think so (or at least don't care). This worker-owned hideaway offers a number of seriously cheap eats, like a hummus bagel sandwich for around $4. What's more, the menu claims that the sandwiches are not only "awesome," but pre-pared by highly trained “kitchen ninjas.” Not enough for you? Consider the selection of independent and underground books, or the fact that once work-ers are paid, the café “reinvests 100 percent of its earnings” in the community, according to its website. 48 Commerce St. 255-8115 firestormcafe.com
W H I T E d u C k T A C O S H O p The spring 2012 issue of Bon Appetit magazine interviewed local art-ist Heather Knight to find out where Asheville locals flock for lunch and dinner. Knight, whose studio is located in the River Arts District, praised her neighbor, White Duck Taco Shop, for its fantastic and affordable tacos. We're partial to the Bangkok shrimp with its perfect blend of savory, sweet and spicy. The BBQ carnitas taco, complete with baked beans and slaw, is a riff on more traditional area cuisine (we mean before carnitas and sangria became part of the local lexicon). That sangria varies with the season, as do the sides, which offer a departure from the standard taco-joint fare. In-stead of glommed-on refried beans and iceberg lettuce for vegetables, expect fresh-herbed watermelon, kimchi (yep) and bracing gazpacho. 1 Roberts St. 258-1660 whiteducktacoshop.com
C ú R A T E b A R d E T A p A SThe media couldn’t get enough of Katie Button when she opened Cúrate tapas bar in 2011 with her mother, father and husband. Really, they all make compelling characters. Button’s stage at elBulli, Ferran Adria’s famous restau-
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THURSDAY Retro Happy Hour — $5 Retro Cocktails
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FRIDAY Live Music with Patrick Fitzsimons
SATURDAY Live music with Ben Hovey
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RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 20 wall street 252-4162 www.marketplace-restaurant.com
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rant in Spain, was detailed in Lisa Abend’s book, The Sorcerer’s Apprentices. (Husband Felix Meana also turned up in the book; he worked as a chef de rang at elBulli before departing to help open the The Bazaar by José Andrès in Beverly Hills, Calif.) Since opening Cúrate, Button has been interviewed by the New York Times, considered for the James Beard Rising Star Chef Award and been nominated by Food & Wine magazine for a people’s choice award for young, up-and-coming chefs. Cúrate has impressed the locals, too. The relaxed-yet-refined restaurant offers classic Spanish tapas with the occasional modern twist, and service that is always on point. 11 Biltmore Ave. 239-2946 curatetapasbar.com
T H E M A R k E T p L A C EChef William Dissen is all over the news these days. Dissen was one of six “green” chefs selected nationwide by Fortune Magazine for the Brainstorm Green Conference in California. The five other chefs hailed from larger cit-ies — Houston, Los Angeles and Chicago among them — in another major coup for the Asheville dining scene. Why was Dissen selected? It may be be-cause Mother Earth Network named him one of “40 Chefs Under 40,” or that Monterey Bay Aquarium counts him among the nation’s Seafood Watch Am-bassadors. We suppose there’s an outside chance that it has something to do with the Toronto Star mentioning that The Market Place was a favorite dining spot for the actors in the movie The Hunger Games. Whatever the case, the restaurant’s modern-yet-comfortable seasonal cuisine is a draw for locals too, not just the movie stars. 20 Wall St. 252-4162 marketplace-restaurant.com
T H E A d M I R A L"What are truffles, steak tartare and imported oysters doing in a cinderblock dive bar amid the cool haunts of West Asheville?" asked the New York Times in 2010’s 36 Hours in Asheville, N.C. We bet more than a few tourists have had the same question. There's nothing showy about the exterior of The Ad-miral in West Asheville. But, as many locals know, you can't judge a diner by its awning — and the national magazines noticed. Among the publications to mention this tiny modern-American restaurant with the dive-bar clothing (besides the New York Times) are GQ magazine, Bon Appetit and Garden & Gun. It's certainly the juxtaposition of the high-caliber dining in the charm-ingly gritty former gas station that draws them in. It's the food, however, that has the editors making sure to devote the space. Should you decide to go, do what all the magazines say — call ahead (far ahead) for reservations. 400 Haywood Road 252-2541 theadmiralnc.com
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Kathmandu Cafe
90 PATTON AVE • DOWNTOWN, ASHEVILLE • 828 252 1080
Best Himalayan CuisineNo MSG!
Sunny Point Café
828-252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com
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When the kids are keyed up and the sitter is booked, don't fret; plenty of Asheville restaurants are kid-friendly. Some even up the ante to entice the rug rats, offering cuisine that’s leagues better than the typical grilled cheese and crinkle-fry fare. Here are just a few.
T u p E L O H O n E y C A f é“Surely by now even the youngest of palates knows that chickens do not have fingers,” reads the opening to the kids' menu at Tupelo Honey Café. And, true to its word, there's not a fictitious poultry appendage in sight at this well-loved nouveau Southern restaurant. Instead, the Tupelo crew believes that good eating habits start early, which is why the restaurant offers fresh fruit and side salads on its kids' menu. Is your child on what seems like a potato-only diet? Never fear. Tupelo still offers fries, in both the home-style and sweet potato varieties, which kids can enjoy with their local Hickory Nut Gap Farm burger. No meat? No problem. That burger can also be made “moo-free,” with a from-scratch black-bean patty. 12 College St. 255-4863, and 1829 Hendersonville Road 505-7676 tupelohoneycafe.com
Even if Indian food doesn't scream kid-friendly to you, consider the kids' menus at two of Asheville's most beloved restaurants:
M E L AAt the restaurant Xpress readers voted their overall favorite in 2011's Best of WNC poll, kids get to pick from a variety of pint-sized yet sophisticated dishes, including what Popeye reportedly ate while he was abroad: saag paneer (Yes, you may steal that line from us to persuade your children to try some-thing new). 70 N. Lexington Ave. 225-8880 melaasheville.com.
C H A I p A n IIn India, chai pani means “tea and water,” or “a little something.” Locally, it means a favored street-food style casual Indian eatery featured in the New
The KIDS’ TAbleL O C A L R E S T A u R A n T S f E E d T H E L I T T L E f O O d I E S R I g H T
small fry: Chai Pani is just one of many eateries that offer deals for the minis.
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York Times and GQ magazine. Consider it a place for the little ones to have a little something, such as cheese parathas and roasted corn niblets with ghee. Even better news? Kids eat free on Wednesdays. 22 Battery Park Ave. 254-4003 chaipani.net
n E O C A n T I n A This Southwestern grill is also all about the kids. Neo Cantina hosts birthday parties with cake and the whole shebang, toys for repeat visits and elaborate ice cream sundaes topped with fortune cookies. Kids can munch on the requi-site fried items, it's true (although you can get fresh veggies on the side). How many places can you take the minis for dinnertime breakfast tacos, washed down with a chocolate-banana smoothie? And on Tuesdays, kids eat free. 10 Biltmore Plaza 505-7682 neocantina.com.
T H E H O p I C E C R E A M C A f éIf you have to feed your kid vegetables via elaborate trickery, consider a visit to one of The Hop’s two locations, which offer a rotating selection of fla-vors like sweet-beet and spinach-raspberry. For the ice-cream purists, safe and comfortable flavors like chocolate and butter-pecan are available, too. 640 Merrimon Ave. #103 254-2224, and 721 Haywood Road 252-5255 thehopicecreamcafe.com
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Vegetarians in Asheville (or those trying to feed one) have a good culi-nary life. It’s hard to find a place that doesn’t have a quality veggie option. Indeed, in 2011, VegNews Magazine featured a large spread, calling Ashe-ville a "mountain oasis" and a "foodtopia" for vegetarians. The Vegetarian Times is equally effusive, counting the city among its "20 greenest spots in the country," and calling it one of the best haunts for the tofu set. Though most local restaurants will go the extra mile to accommodate vegetarians, the following eateries are entirely meat-free.
p L A n T Since opening in summer 2011, this all-vegan restaurant has impressed car-nivorous and herbivorous diners alike. It even became a favorite of electronic music artist and outspoken vegan Moby when he came to town for the Moog fest music festival. It's hard to argue when the sticky buns are such sweet perfection and the lattes come creamy and stout at breakfast (even though there's nary a drop of dairy in sight). For dinner, chef Jason Sellers turns out a number of sophisticated entrees with seasonal produce, using techniques meant to evoke the umami without the meat. Expect to find wild mushroom risotto sharing a menu with a housemade seitan "berger" and truffle frites, perfect for anyone with a hefty appetite, regardless of dietary preference. 165 Merrimon Ave. 258-7500 plantisfood.com
L A u g H I n g S E E d C A f éThis Asheville favorite has served vegetarians (including famous vegan Woody Harrelson) for two decades, all the while maintaining its inventive
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Good earth: Restaurants such as Plant prepare exceptional dishes that evoke the umami without the meat.
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spirit. Chef Sandy Krebs took over the kitchen in 2011 (from the current chef of Plant, Jason Sellers) retaining many old favorites and adding some of her own global-fusion flair. Dishes like the East-West quesadilla, with its mix of Indian and Mexican flavors, speak to the menu's wordly influences. The restaurant's owners, Joan Cliney-Eckert and Joe Eckert, sourced locally way before it was cool, and continue to offer cheeses, breads and vegetables from WNC on the menu. 40 Wall St. 252-3445 laughingseed.com
R O S E T T A ' S k I T C H E nWhen politicians and punk-rockers habitually rub elbows in a restaurant, you know that something good is coming out of the kitchen. Owner Ro-setta Star's mission is to feed community right, she says, and she walks the walk. Peanut butter tofu and smashed potatoes are top-ranked comfort food, and Rosetta’s homemade veggie burgers are now carried by the grocery chain Ingles in the frozen-food section. That the restaurant stays open late into the night is also part of its successful formula. After the bars have wound down, you can find musicians, service-industry members and other night owls hob-nobbing over bowls of pad thai and vegan chili-cheese fries. 116 N. Lexington Ave. 232-0738 rosettaskitchen.com
V E g H E A d S d R I V E - T H R uOnly in Asheville could a drive-through burger joint be replaced by a vegetar-ian to-go restaurant. VegHeads Drive-thru opened in 2011, specializing in healthy and portable meat-free fare that's made from scratch on-site. Nicole Diamantis, who owns the eatery with her husband, Ryan Jeffries, emphasized when VegHeads opened that the goal was not "to reinvent the wheel" when it came to the menu. To that end, expect to find falafel, seitan "cheesesteaks," Southwestern-style burritos, plus grilled-cheese sandwiches for the little ones. In the mood for something light and sweet? Stop by for a vegan ganache-iced cupcake. 705 Merrimon Ave. 505-8540 vegheadsasheville.com
g R E E n L I g H T C A f éFounded in Black Mountain in 1998, Green Light Café moved to down-town Asheville some 12 years later. It now shares a building with the rather hip BoBo Gallery and wine bar, enabling wine service when the bar is open. The quick, fresh and affordable veggie joint's menu offers meatless staples and comfort-food items. Think: bean enchiladas with molé, tempeh reubens and spelt-crust pizzas with toppings such as butternut squash, feta and olives. The restaurant also offers a variety of smoothies, with additions like spirulina, alfalfa and barley grass. 18 N. Lexington Ave. 250-3800 greenlightcafe.com
Serving family, friends and wanderers creative vegetarian
and vegan soul foods.rosettaskitchen.com
116 North Lexington Ave (828) 232-0738
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Whole hog or butt? Pulled pork or ribs? Tomato- or vinegar-based sauce? Barbecue aficionados are a particular bunch. Most of the pit bosses in Ashe-ville are what pitmaster Ed Mitchell of Wilson, N.C., would call barbecue “specialists,” meaning they tend to go for smaller portions, rather than the whole caboose. Because of that, many Asheville ‘cue joints offer specialties like ribs to go along with the pulled pork. Some even serve (gasp) brisket, which is more of a Texas thing. Whichever you prefer, check out these restaurants that specialize in everything from Alabama-style pit barbecue to chipotle-glazed ribs.
1 2 b O n E S S M O k E H O u S E12 Bones is certainly a brick in the foundation of the River Arts District’s renaissance — when it opened there in 2005, the area was simply known as the River District, gritty and perhaps underappreciated. 12 Bones moved into its squat brick building after the previous tenant found itself under 33 inches of water deposited by hurricanes Frances and Ivan. And though the restaurant has served President Obama and the first lady twice now, 12 Bones remains solidly grounded. (The owners did have to open a second location in Arden.) At both locations, you can find classic barbecue preparations, as well as cre-ative rib flavors such as blueberry chipotle. 5 Riverside Drive 253-4499, and 3578 Sweeten Creek Road 687-1395 12bones.com
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L u E L L A ' S b A R - b - q u ELocals love the spirit of this barbecue outpost, which has a rather traditional feel to it, down to the warm hospitality of the staff. The mac and cheese is made with local hoop cheddar, the Brunswick stew is good and hearty and the okra is served the way any good Southerner worth his or her salt takes it — hot and fried. The meat is all slow-smoked, the portions big and even the bloody marys come garnished with bacon. 501 Merrimon Ave. 505-7427 luellasbarbeque.com
M O E ' S O R I g I n A L b A R - b - q u EFounded in Colorado in 2001, Moe's spread through several states, land-ing in Biltmore Village in 2010. Moe's offers 'Bama-style barbecue with all of the fixings (you know, baked beans, slaw, potato salad — the works) and Southern-style catfish platters. The Asheville Moe's features an outdoor patio, four large flat-screen TVs (football and 'cue!) and live entertainment on the weekends. 4 Sweeten Creek Road. 505-8282 moesoriginalbbq.com
L I T T L E p I g S b b qJoseph Carr Swicegood Sr. opened Little Pigs in 1963, and it still does a lively business. Located right across the street from Asheville High, the joint is a favorite target of local sports-lovers before the school hosts home games. The prices may not be the same as they were back in the '60s, but they remain relatively cheap — fried chicken (which many swear by) can be purchased for $2.30 per breast, $1.15 per leg. And the barbecue? In 2010, Southern Living anointed the Asheville mainstay “second place for pig” in North Carolina in its Best of the South Travel Awards. 384 McDowell St. 254-4253 littlepigsbbq.net
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In-town Korean was hard to find before the owners of Stonebowl moved to Asheville from Brooklyn. The restaurant mostly avoids the pan-Asian route, offering authentic dishes like bo ssam (a generous portion of pork butt served with an array of accompaniments); bibimbap (a rice bowl with vegetables, fried egg and spicy sauce); and bulgogi (grilled marinated beef served siz-zling on a platter with lettuce for wrapping). Though it's fun to try adventur-ously meaty dishes like gom tang (oxtail and beef-intestine soup), there are vegetarian options, too. Everything on the menu is served with banchan, the traditional offerings of tiny dishes like kimchi, Korean food's staple sidekick. 1987 Hendersonville Road, Suite A 676-2172 stonebowlkorean.com
T H E n O O d L E S H O p Boasting a patio on the edge of Pack Square, this somehow still easy-to-miss noodle house serves up what can be described as Asian comfort food. The Noodle Shop makes a rather brothy but fantastic version of Dan Dan noodle, a dish that gets its sinus-tingling spice from a paste laced with Sich-uan peppercorns and various chilies. The Noodle Shop serves this soup with vegetables, plenty of basil and cilantro and a small jar of chili paste on the side if you require extra oomph. Expect to find other examples of Asian fare like pork dumplings, pad thai and wonton noodle soup — but the Dan Dan is where it's at. 3 Pack Square 250-9898
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SALSA 'S MEx ICAn-CAR IbbEAn RESTAuRAnTChef Hector Diaz, the owner of this bright and boisterous Asheville mainstay, was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico. There, he learned to cook from his grand-mother, and some of her influence permeates Salsa's menu. Diaz has traveled to the Caribbean, Latin America, Central and South America, and what he learned there (and in less far-flung regions like Florida) spices his version of pan-Latin and island cuisine. Expect to find Jamaican fritters and mol-cajetes (hot lava rock bowls practically overflowing with posole and various meats) and extremely creative salsas (pineapple-caper, anyone?). 6 Patton Ave. 252-9805 salsas-asheville.com
L I M O n E S M E x I C A n + C A R I b b E A n C u I S I n ESome of the best margaritas that Asheville has to offer can be found in this little restaurant on Eagle Street. Chef Hugo Ramirez changes his modern-Mexican menu frequently to showcase the best of the season, his Oaxacan roots and his classical culinary training. The food at this well-loved Asheville establishment shows shades of Californian and European influences. Think taquitos stuffed with slow-roasted lamb and served with consommé, or salads dressed with both Spanish manchego cheese and truffle oil. But the ceviche del mercado, influenced by Ramirez's grandmother's recipe, will knock you off the block. 13 Eagle St. 252-2327 limonesrestaurant.com
b AVA R I A n R E S TA u R A n T A n d b I E R g A R T E nBavarian cuisine often gets the reputation of being a rather gut-busting affair. And don't get us wrong, there's plenty to eat at this Weaverville spot that's in the stick-to-your-ribs style of Germany's greatest hits. Holstein schnitzel (breaded veal cutlets topped with fried eggs) served with spätzle is a meal for a man, indeed. But the Bavarian offers lighter dishes like fresh trout with potato pancakes and a Bavarian herring boat with apples and a champagne sauce. And for those in a wild mood, there’s a nightly "beast feast" featuring wild game, from boar to venison. 332 Weaverville Highway 645-8383 bavariandining.com
T H A I b A S I LThai Basil has been a perennial hit since opening in the Grove Arcade in 2004. At the time, the options for international cuisine downtown were sparse. Less than a decade later, Ashevilleans may have more choices for foreign-born fare, but the love for Thai Basil didn’t wane. The flavorful curries, pad Thai and chili mussels kept customers coming back — so much that the restaurant opened a second location in Black Mountain. Both rely on a winning strategy: fresh in-gredients and a welcoming atmosphere. At the downtown location, water fea-tures and wooden sculptures lend an air of enchantment to the dining room, with its large patio windows that open to the street. 1 Page Ave. Suite 151 258-0036, and 227 W. State St. Black Mountain 664-4322 thaibasilnc.com
C H A M p A S u S H I - T H A IAnyone who spends more than a moment in downtown Asheville knows that we've got sushi in spades — and much of it is quite good. But this particular newcomer to Asheville (the original, located in Hendersonville, has already won many fans) has distinguished itself. Champa does offer a wide array of Thai dishes, it's true, but we're particularly taken with what the sushi chefs do with raw seafood. Take, for example, special "dumplings" wrapped in a thin sheet of raw tuna and topped with tobiko. Then look to the sushi bar for cre-ative rolls like the Sweetheart, made with spicy lobster, tuna, avocado and as-paragus wrapped in soy paper. 3 Biltmore Ave. 225-8885 champaasheville.com
n I n E M I L ETucked in the charming neighborhood of Montford is the equally charm-ing Nine Mile, an eatery that cooks up food inspired by the flavors of the Caribbean. With reggae on perpetual rotation on the stereo and dishes like Negril Nights — wild-caught tuna with vegetables and coconut jerk sauce — it's easy to pretend that you're someplace warm, even if it's snowing outside. 233 Montford Ave. 505-3121 ninemileasheville.com
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Thai Citrus RestaurantAuthentic Thai Cuisine
100 Stone Ridge Blvd. Asheville, NC 28804(828) 771-4779I-26 exit 23, 1 mile North of Reynolds Mountain
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Although we aren't exactly known as the city that never sleeps, Asheville's got plenty of game when it comes to the late-night nosh (yes, really). With a hop-ping bar scene and music venues that bump into the wee hours, it’s possible to score a quality bellyful before heading home.
T H E S O u T H E R n k I T C H E n A n d b A RIf there's one thing that we've learned from The Southern, it's that pimento cheese and truffled deviled eggs (not necessarily together) make fabulous snacks in the middle of the night (plus, this eatery's pimento cheese is argu-ably the best in town, for what it's worth — which in the South, is worth a lot). If you're after something more substantial than snacks, try to take on the Cubano, a sandwich laden with pork (braised and cured), plus provo-lone, Dijonnaise and pickles. And, speaking of cured pig parts, the meat-and-cheese board is full of house-made charcuterie, ranging from sausages to slower-cured items like salami. And, for the money, we think the ramen — a brothy bowl of noodles, pork belly, kimchi and yolky poached egg — offers some of the best after-hours fodder around. 41 N. Lexington Ave. 251-1777 southernkitchenandbar.com
S T O R M R H u M b A RStorm has the handle on sexy cocktails to be sure. But after you’ve tossed back a Devil’s Oasis or two (we get it — they’re just so good), it helps to have something in the belly. Steak frites are a solid choice — who can resist a pile of salty french fries and a mid-rare hanger steak after midnight? Tacos, made with house-made chorizo, are a safe bet, too. But, for sheer unbridled late-night pleasure, we recommend ordering one of Storm’s house-ground burg-ers. Top it with pimento cheese, roasted jalapeños and a fried egg and you’ve struck late-night gold. 125 S. Lexington Ave. 505-8560 stormrhumbar.com
Burger by twilight: The Universal Joint in West Asheville won’t let you go to bed hungry.
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O n E S T O p d E L I A n d b A RThough the address has long been known to lovers of live music, it's only recently become a haunt for hungry night-owls. With a change of ownership and name, this bar, located on the bottom floor of the Asheville Music Hall, stepped up its game, adding a menu that's accessible all day and right up until the place closes. At first take, the menu reads like a simple affair, with sandwiches, chips and a handful of salads. On closer inspection, though, you'll find that the chips are handmade — and we challenge you to come up with a more satisfying nighttime nosh than warm salt-and-vinegar or jalapeño chips topped with crumbled blue cheese. Oh, and speaking of comfort, check the selection of grilled cheese sandwiches, which can be scored plain-Jane or ooz-ing with melted brie and stuffed with caramelized onions, apples, ham and local mustard. Yes, please. 55 College St. ashevillemusichall.com 255-7777
u n I V E R S A L J O I n TVoted the home of one of the best burgers in Asheville by Xpress readers in 2011, the Universal Joint is also a great source for hungry insomniacs. The Steinbeck burger, covered with bacon, jalepeños and pimento cheese (why, yes, we are fond of the stuff around here), fulfills all of the midnight snack food groups. Though there are lots of burgers and burger-like items to choose from, the U-Joint also serves sandwiches whose stuffings reach beyond the beef patty. We're partial to the smoked-trout Reuben, traditional in nearly every way save the substitution of house-smoked trout for the standard corned beef (or, this being Asheville, tempeh). The wings, too, are particularly popular, winning a local wing-off or two. But, if late-night does not necessarily equal grease to you, we're tempted to steer you toward the salads, particularly the chili-garlic shrimp served over arugula with olive oil, lemon, cucumbers and parmesan. While your compadres are elbows-deep in man-food, you're likely to feel quite refined. 784 Haywood Road. 505-7262 ujasheville.com
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R A n k I n V A u L T C O C k T A I L L O u n g EBefore its recent menu overhaul, the Vault was already a haunt for the PBR crowd, mainly drawn to the cheap beer, smoke-friendly patio and service-able $2 tacos. The kitchen staff has recently undergone a sea change, though prices remain solidly comfortable enough to attract the ... creative set. Pork and chicken tacos feature local Hickory Nut Gap pork belly and free-range chicken from Ashley Farms served on locally made tortillas — and incred-ibly, they still cost $2. For a buck more, you can procure a baja-style fish taco with shredded napa or a taco de pato of Ashley Farms duck breast. The bahn mi-style hoagie, piled with your choice of Hickory Nut Gap pork belly or locally made Smiling Hara tempeh, is scattered with a confetti of shaved jalapeño and carrot, cucumber, daikon and cilantro and smeared with a spicy aioli. This being a bar, there are the requisite melty paninis, warm and cheesy spinach dips, quesadillas and pita pizzas. As chef Scott Wallace aptly puts it, "It's simple food that's good to eat, whether you are or aren't drunk." 7 Rankin Ave. 254-4993 rankinvault.com.
L E x I n g T O n A V E n u E b R E W E R yThough the LAB serves a respectable crowd for lunch and brunch, it's in the evening when this pub, music venue and restaurant really gets hopping. With a huge patio, local brews (house brews, even) on tap, loads of seating and chef Jason Roy's very competent hand in the kitchen, LAB is a beacon for the af-ter-dark set. There's plenty on the menu in the way of standards: nachos, fries and wings. The nachos are piled with house-made chorizo and smoked beans. The fries are laced with truffle oil and fresh herbs; and the wings, though served with the standard accompaniments, are culled from ducks instead of chicken. If you crave something even more adventurous (and are partial to offal), try the duck-liver paté, served with flatbread chips, roasted red-pepper jam and apple. Does after-hours at the LAB sound fancy? It's not — observe the fried meatloaf on a stick and the Rocky Mountain oysters. “You know what it is,” the menu declares. Oh yeah — those “oysters” are also served “by the handful.” 39 N. Lexington Ave. 252-0212 lexavebrew.com
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If you don't already know that Asheville bills itself as “Beer City, USA,” be patient — you're bound to hear all about it (hey, we've gotten a lot of mileage out of the well-earned title). But what might not be quite so immediately apparent is that our artisan chocolate scene is gaining momentum, too. We have so many shops turning out small-batch confec-tions that it's worth wondering if we'll soon earn the title of Bean City, USA, too.
f R E n C H b R O A d C H O C O L A T E SThis sweets maker is so popular that its lounge — complete with draft beer, wine and occasional live music on weekends — had to expand onto a second floor. The lounge still bursts at the seams on weekends, with tourists and locals alike pressed up against the windows as they wait in line. The long queue is not for lack of expedient service. Customers pass the pastry case on their way to order, and it's nearly impossible to not linger longingly over the rich pot de crèmes, chocolate cakes and brownies. The truffles might cause the biggest bottleneck, however. With flavors like local sorghum, porter-caramel (yes, we put beer in our desserts, too) and maple-smoked sea salt, it's easy to see why. What's more, French Broad Chocolates recently built a factory, complete with a solar roaster, to begin larger-scale processing (though it's still quite small-batch) of their carefully selected cacao beans into artisan chocolate. It's like a real-life Willy Wonka chocolate factory — without the Oompa Loompas. 10 S. Lexington Ave. 252-4181 frenchbroadchocolates.com
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truffle rich: French Broad Chocolates are fine morsels among many in WNC’s confectionery array.
T H E C H O C O L A T E f E T I S HThis chocolatier is a pioneer of the artisan-chocolate movement in Ashe-ville, hand-making truffles since 1986, earning numerous accolades along the way from publications including Southern Living and the Los Angeles Times.It's a true family-run business, owned by Bill and Sue Foley, with daughter Elizabeth attending the French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago to further advance her chocolate-making skills. Elizabeth and crew turn out a selection of chocolate pieces as gorgeous as they are delicious. In addition to excellent and creative truffles, turtles and the like, the shop offers hand-paint-ed chocolate flowers for cake toppers, hollow (and smash-able) chocolate-shell cakes sold with tiny hammers and seasonal confections like chocolate pumpkins in the fall. 36 Haywood St. 258-2353 chocolatefetish.com
C H O C O L A T E g E M SMoving to downtown Asheville from Black Mountain in 2011, Chocolate Gems set up in a bright and airy spot that Susan Chisholm, who owns the chocolate shop with her husband, Andrew, said would offer more foot traffic. Inside, the shop is part café, part tiny chocolate factory, with the gorgeously lit pastry cases stacked with artful handmade truffles, barks and caramels, separating the dining area from the action. Absolutely do not miss the shop's gelato selection, made by hand in traditional flavors like chocolate, hazelnut, pistachio and dulce de leche. Chocolate Gems offers seasonal selections — fruity versions in the summer, pumpkin spice in the fall (you get the idea), and holds classes for those who aspire to learn a bit of the chocolate-making craft themselves. 25 Broadway St. 669-9105 chocgems.com
b L A C k M O u n T A I n C H O C O L A T E SThough you might be forgiven for assuming that this chocolate company is located in the charming town of Black Mountain, it's actually found just east of Asheville in the Swannanoa area. Black Mountain Chocolates is also a bean-to-bar chocolate maker, much like French Broad Chocolates, but on a micro-batch scale. The chocolatier, David Mason, roasts his beans in a cus-tom-made roaster and uses only organic cane sugar and other natural ingredi-ents in his finished products, which include everything from chocolate bars to soap. Visit blackmountainchocolate.com to find out where to buy.
R A W S H A k T I C H O C O L A T EShakti Chocolate, a fair trade bean-to-bar micro-factory, makes bars using raw, organic cacao nibs. Much like you might imagine the Mayans doing it (you know, back in the day), the Shakti folks stone-grind their cacao into a chocolate liquor using a mélanger, or alchemist’s stone. Doesn’t that sound in-triguing? That stone must work some sort of magic, indeed, because it’s quite easy to get addicted. Perhaps that’s because their technique (which bypasses the extreme heat of traditional roasting in favor of sun-drying) leaves even more of chocolate’s famous mood-lifting medicine. To find out where to buy, visit rawshaktichocolate.com
k I L W I n ' SLooking for a place for a sweet reward? Try Kilwin's in downtown Asheville, where the employees look as happy as candy apples — treats they hand-dip in caramel. They also paddle fudge and spread brittle on a marble slab to cool. Stop by the shop window sometime to see for yourself. We’ll bet a chocolate turtle that what you behold will lure you in. 26 Battery Park Ave. 252-2639 kilwins.com/asheville
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Some call Asheville the Paris of the South, and with all of our cafés and bistros, it's not too much of a stretch. But we differ with our overseas counter-parts in that we don't consider evening lattes gauche. Whether you’re a cup of straight-Joe kind of person or the high-maintenance skinny half-caf vanilla frappa-mocha-whatever type, you’re likely to find what you need in any of Asheville’s cafés with only a minimum of ‘tude.
W A k I n g L I f E E S p R E S S OAt Waking Life, owner Jared Rutledge takes the art of espresso-making to another level. How is it an art, you ask? For one, Waking Life's baristas hand-brew each cup of coffee using a pour-over system. Flavored syrups are homemade with cane sugar, high-quality dark chocolate and vanilla from real beans. And in the fall, while chain coffee bars are churning out artificially fla-vored pumpkin concoctions, Waking Life offers its version with hand-ground spices and real pumpkin. Even though it doesn't contain fistfuls of sugar, peo-ple still line up for it. Rutledge treats his espresso beans like produce, "because that's about how fast they go bad," he says. 976 Haywood Road 505-3240 wakinglifeespresso.com
I z z y ' S C O f f E E d E nPeople love their Izzy’s around these parts — Xpress readers have named the coffeehouse their favorite place to get jacked up on caffeine for years. What's the secret? The eclectic café resists classification, with a clientele that remains defiantly (and happily) diverse — children chat with baristas at the counter, while a design maven tinkers away on her laptop next to a guy wear-ing high heels. And the coffee's no joke, either, made by Counter Culture Coffee company. Extra points for the fact that you rarely have to instruct anyone the proper way to make your favorite drink (and they know what an actual macchiato is, so you should, too). And, even though the bumper
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Café-magnifique: At Waking Life Espresso, an artful latte tastes as good as it looks.
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stickers that the shop sells advertise "service with a smirk," it's all a bunch of baloney. The people at Izzy's are simply too nice to pretend they aren't. 74 N. Lexington Ave. 258-2004 izzyscoffeeden.com
b A T T L E C A T C O f f E E b A RFirst off, how can you not like a coffee bar that's named after the fighting mount for the cartoon classic He-Man? Owners Catie Conroy and Amber Arthur chose the name because they thought it sounded fun, and the moniker fits well with the eclectic personality of the place. Located in a renovated West Asheville bungalow on Haywood Road, BattleCat offers rather informal, al-most living-room-like seating and a sizable front porch. The art on the walls is all local and always interesting, and the café occasionally features live music, too. Oh, and the coffee? That's great, too. 323 Haywood Road. 258-2004
d O u b L E d ' S C O f f E E A n d d E S S E R T SLocated on a classic 1963 double-decker bus, this immobile coffee shop on wheels has been a fixture of the Biltmore Avenue landscape for more than a decade. Double D's offers espresso drinks made with fair-trade coffees, plus smoothies, shakes and a variety of desserts from local bakers, including Sugar Momma's cookies and Pies in Disguise. Though the interior of the bus is beyond charming, it also offers outdoor seating on a patio, shaded by a mature maple tree. It's the perfect place to while away the time. 41 Biltmore Ave. 505-2439 doubledscoffee.com
d O b R á T E AForget about coffee for a second. Next to water, tea is the most widely con-sumed beverage on the planet. And Dobrá Tea is a leaf-lover's dream, a show-place of tea culture boasting an astounding variety of teas in various shades, ages and flavors, gathered from distant countries. Owner Andrew Snavely travels to various tea regions to hand-select his offerings. And while that may all sound like it belongs in a Snapple commercial, the end result is something much more unique. Snavely's knowledge of Dobrá's products borders on en-cyclopedic and the menu reads like a thorough reference book. Beyond the tea, the shop offers various implements integral to ancient tea ceremonies, as well as a staff trained in the minutiae of the preparation and service of the teas. Every tea in the shop has a story, says Snavely. "We're selling an experience, we're not selling just a cup of tea,” he says. 78 N. Lexington Ave. 575-2424 dobrateanc.com
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Vino plenty: Santé Wine bar offers wine on tap and a place to grape escape in Asheville.
Although we’re saturated with beer and breweries, WNC has plenty for the wine lover. Many people know that the Biltmore Estate sports vineyards, the first vines of which were planted in 1971. But few know that North Carolina is home to more than 100 wineries, and our Yadkin Valley region is swiftly becoming respected as a viable wine region with 23 vineyards and counting. In Asheville, though our vineyards are few, our wine selection is plentiful.
S A n T é W I n E b A R A n d T A p R O O MBoasting the first wine "kegerator" of its size in North Carolina, this wine-centric taproom is the perfect hideaway for the oenophile. Santé's state-of-the-art wine cooler features six pony kegs each of red and white vino, cooled
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at the proper temperature. Why keg wine? Wine Spectator reports that wine on tap’s popularity and growth in the U.S. is "explosive," though Europeans have been at it for much longer. Keg wine is greener since it takes less pack-aging, and it's often less expensive, too. Also, the wine in the kegs at Santé isn’t exposed to oxygen, so it often stays fresher than an average by-the-glass pour. Santé isn't all about the wine, though. The bar carries a large selection of beer in the bottle and on tap. And the kitchen turns out a great selec-tion of bites (with an extensive cheese menu and an awesome dip spread). We're particularly partial to the blue cheese-walnut spread. 1 Page Ave. #146, 254-8181 santewinebar.com T A b L EThe modern-American eatery Table has stepped up its entire bar program as of late. The resident mixologists make a selection of liqueurs from scratch, including a creme de violette made with violets picked locally in the spring. The restaurant also offers barrel-aged whiskey Manhattans and house-car-bonated cocktails. And don’t overlook the wine list. Table's wine director is an advanced sommelier and brings with him a vast fount of knowledge of the wine world. That doesn't mean that the list is full of expensive treasures, though. To the contrary: Table has a great selection of values to pair with the ever-changing, seasonal and locally focused menu. 48 College St. 254-8980 tableasheville.com
f A L d E R A L W I n E R yFalderal Winery offers everything to get started down the DIY winemaking road (and you thought you needed a Napa Valley vineyard). And, although the wine that you find at Hendersonville's Falderal is made on premises, the winery has no vineyard. Instead, Falderal sources grapes both nationally and locally in a rotating selection of varietals which are fermented on-site. The retail shop caters to home wine-makers, and to a lesser extent, beer-brewers, offering basics such as yeast and caps. The wine-making kits offer everything you need, including oak chips, yeasts and testing kits for acidity and sugar levels — even an array of bottling supplies. Falderal also offers wine-making classes twice a month on the basics of making wine at home. You could be the next Francis Ford Coppola. 131 Third Ave. West, Hendersonville. 693-7676 falderalwinery.com
A S H E V I L L E W I n E M A R k E TThis wine shop has been around since 1993, but continues to remain innova-tive. The Asheville Wine Market offers a state-of-the-art Napa Technology wine-tasting station, allowing customers to try new arrivals before commit-ting to a vintage. The store also offers wine-locker rental for those that would like to cellar their special vintages, but might not have the space or funds to build a climate-controlled storage area (we’d bet that’s most of us). The lock-ers are held at cellar temperature, can fit nine or 10 cases of wine and come with 24-hour security. How’s that for serious? 65 Biltmore Ave. 253-0060 ashevillewine.com
5 W A L n u T W I n E b A R The relaxed and intimate atmosphere of 5 Walnut makes it a favorite gather-ing place for locals. The bar carries an excellent selection of both old- and new-world wines by the glass (generally in the $5-$15 range) and bottle. It doesn't skip the beer, either. The bottled-brew list includes everything from $2 PBRs to a $28 22-ounce bottle of bourbon-barrel aged Alagash "Curieux,” and the six taps feature a rotating list of local beers. The almost entirely wood- and brick-filled space makes for a cozy spot to canoodle over a menu of small bites such as Spinning Spider goat cheese or Sunburst trout dip, each served with locally baked baguette. The bar often features live music. On warm nights, the sounds of laughter and song spill from the wide-open windows onto the street. 5 Walnut St. 253-2593 5walnut.com
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Have one on me: Highland Brewing Company, Asheville’s oldest brewery, earned accolades from Esquire in 2012.
Asheville Brewing Company’s beers are brewed in two locations, so the state counts the company as two breweries. Both locales offer a variety of pub food and are both family- and dog-friendly (outside patios only for canines). ABC started canning Shiva IPA and Rocket Girl Lager in 2011, and now no local visit to the wilder-ness is complete without a six-pack. (675 Merrimon Ave. 254-1281, and 77 Coxe Ave. 255-4077.)
Craggie Brewing Company’s Public House offers freshly brewed session beers. The tasting room
crowd often spills over into the brew-ery, where live local musical acts per-form next to the fermenting tanks. (197 Hilliard Ave. 254-0360.)
French Broad Brewery’s tasting room is carved out of the corner of the brewery, which sports beauti-ful fish-scale tanks, highlighted by a disco ball. Tucked behind Bilt-more Village, French Broad’s ware-house ambiance, paired with flavor-ful beers and frequent live music, is hard to beat. (101 Fairview Road, 277-0222.)
by AnnE fITTEn gLEnnWhen Asheville was voted Beer City, USA in the examiner.com poll of the same name, both beer lovers and big brewers took notice of little ol’ Asheville. In early 2012, Sierra Nevada Brewing of Chico, Calif., New Belgium Brew-ing Company of Fort Collins, Colo. and Oskar Blues Brewery of Longmont, Colo. announced that their companies will build second breweries in the area. Before the big boys, though, came the laudable, home-grown craft brewer-ies. On any given day in Asheville, you can try more than 70 unique, locally brewed beers. Not that we recommend you do so in one day.
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Green Man Brewery is the place to hang if you enjoy checking out soc-cer players while sipping rich, com-plex brews. This brewery has a strong local following of beer and sports en-thusiasts. A patio and plentiful park-ing make Green Man a hidden gem. (23 Buxton Ave. 254-0360.)
Highland Brewing Company, Asheville’s oldest and largest brew-ery, offers a huge tasting room, complete with a three-barrel system producing special beers just for visi-tors. The outdoor patio is shared by Troy & Sons, Asheville’s first legal moonshine distillery. Yes, you can have a taste of ‘shine with that Gael-ic Ale. (12 Old Charlotte Highway, 299-3370.)
Lexington Avenue Brewery, or the LAB (“Yes dear, I’m at the LAB.”), offers quality gastropub fare with their in-house beers. The brewery is also expanding — expect a more rough-and-tumble tasting room next door by the end of 2012. (39 N. Lexington Ave. 252-0212.)
Oyster House Brewing Com-pany brews handcrafted beers for The Lobster Trap restaurant. Their Moonstone Oyster Stout, brewed with real oysters, recently received kudos from Zane Lamprey, host of television show Drinking Made Easy. (35 Patton Ave. 350-0505.)
Pisgah Brewing Company remains the only all-organic brewery in the region. The brewers also pride them-
selves on brewing (when possible) with local ingredients, such as fresh hops grown down the road at Hop’n Berry Farm and locally roasted malts from Riverbend Malthouse. The stage in the meadow out back regu-larly features regional and sometimes national musical acts. (150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain 669-0190.)
Thirsty Monk Brewery opened in October 2011 with a one-barrel sys-tem in the beer bar’s south Asheville location. Currently, almost all the beer brewer Norm Penn can produce is sold in-house, though every so of-ten, one of the offerings will make it to the Monk’s downtown location. 1836 Hendersonville Road, 505-4564.)
Wedge Brewing Company’s location in the River Arts Dis-trict makes it one of the primary afternoon and evening gather-ing spots for local artists, cyclists and other creative types. The funky spot next to the railroad tracks is so popular that most of the beer brewed there never leaves the premises, except in patrons’ bellies. (125B Roberts St. 505-2792.)
Yellow Truck Brewing Companyis slated to open in late 2012. A project of Pack’s Tavern, the brew-ery will be located in the historic old jail house behind Asheville’s Pack Square Park and will supply brews to the Tavern and other downtown res-taurants. (4 Marjorie St. 712-3456.)
A n d T H E R E ’ S M O R E . . . If you’re up for going farther afield, you can mosey over to Southern Appalachian Brewery (822 Locust St. Suite 100, Hendersonville); Heinzelmannchen Brewery (545 Mill St., Sylva); Catawba Valley Brewing (212 S. Green St., Morganton); Nantahala Brewing Com-pany (61 Depot St., Bryson City); Brevard Brewing Company (63 E. Main St., Brevard); Frog Level or HeadWaters Brewing, both in Waynesville (56 Commerce St. and 130 Frazier St.).
Other breweries in the planning stages include Altamont Brewing in West Asheville, Lookout Brewing in Black Mountain, Tipping Point Tavern Brewing in Waynesville, Blue Mountain Pizza Brewing in Weaverville, One World Brewing and Twin Leaf Brewing (both likely in Asheville) and Wicked Weed Brewery, going in next to the Orange Peel (in the former Asheville Hardware space).
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Bread is a mighty big deal in WNC. In fact, we boast a well-attended ar-tisan bread-bakers festival, as well as a strong coalition of bakers that have worked hard to build a local mill, Carolina Ground, which began produc-ing local flour this year. Where to taste some of the best the local bread bakers have to offer? While plenty of bread abounds, here’s just a taste.
f A R M A n d S p A R R O W W O O d - f I R E d C R A f T b A k E R y This Candler-based craft bakery specializes in all sorts of baked goods, but it's certainly the loaves of bread that really get people swooning. Made from heirloom wheat and baked in wood-fired ovens, this bread is the real deal. Visit farmandsparrow.com for a list of where to buy.
C I T y b A k E R y Consistently voted as the city's best by Xpress readers in our annual Best of WNC poll, this bakery and café specializes in both sweet and savory baked goods. The café makes bagels in the traditional manner, with a little extra kick from letting the yeast develop a bit before the bagels get boiled and baked. The breads are excellent as well, and can be found in both café locations as well as numerous local grocery stores. 88 Charlotte St. 254-4289, and 60 Biltmore Ave. 252-4426 citybakery.net
A n n I E ' S n A T u R A L L y b A k E R yAnnie’s makes a variety of baked goods, from wedding cakes to bagels. But those loaves of bread, made with organic and all-natural ingredients, have earned the bakery a name. Annie's supplies many local restaurants and cater-ing companies — the largest wholesale account that they have is the Biltmore Estate — but the breads can be found in various retail locations and at the bakery in West Asheville at 128 Bingham Road. For more information, visit anniesnaturallybakery.com
Hot cakes: West End Bakery was a pioneer in Haywood Road’s revival, and a major player in the local foods movement.
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W E S T E n d b A k E R y West End Bakery is a big player in the local-food movement and one of the cornerstones of the the Haywood Road corridor renaissance. The café offers savory and sweet breakfast pastries and large, chewy bagels — we're partial to the jalapeño cheddar variety. Big supporters of the local food movement, owners Cathy Cleary and Krista Stearns even offer pizza dough made with Asheville Brewing Company's Ninja Porter to take-and-bake. The breads, too, are quite popular, made with organic flour — and many are whole grain. 757 Haywood Road. 252-9378 westendbakery.com
W A k E R O b I n f A R M b R E A d S Wake Robin Farm breads are baked in a wood-fired brick oven on a Madison County farm. The bakery offers European-style and whole-grain breads, all made with local ingredients, which can be found at various farmers markets (Montford Avenue on Wednesdays and the North Asheville Tailgate and Asheville City Market on Saturdays). The bakery also offers cooking classes and tours. Call 683-2902 for more information.
O L d W O R L d b A k E R y Baker Jacques Delaunay has a true Old-World style he brought from his childhood in the French countryside. The bakery offers artisan, all-natural breads, from sourdough to baguettes to Kalamata-olive loaves. Specialties include scratch-made croissants, danishes, cinnamon rolls and brioche. Old World Bakery serves coffee throughout the day and also offers a light lunch, with items including quiche Lorraine and the famous croque-monsieur sandwich. 640 Merrimon Ave. 254-4218. jacquesoldworldbakery.com
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The Southern Appalachian region is home to almost 90 farmers markets. Asheville alone boasts a whopping 10. Except here, some also call them “tail-gate markets.” That’s because farmers pull their trucks right up to the market, pop down their tailgates and sell their harvest, often picked fresh that very market morning.
Area tailgate markets offer just about everything you can imagine that rep-resents the taste of local: farm-fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, cheeses, eggs, meats, seafood, coffee, artisan breads and baked goods and handmade pastas to take home or enjoy right on the spot (many even offer up full-service food trucks — serving local food, of course).
They also offer handcrafted jewelry, natural cleaning products, furniture and lots more. And, many showcase local musicians, dancers, businesses and non-profits. In other words, they’re the perfect taste of the community, whether you’re a visitor or local.
The outdoor tailgate market season runs April through November. And many tailgates hold special holiday markets in November and December; some move indoors for the winter to continue their market year-round. Find in-formation about openings and closings, along with weekly reports on what’s fresh at area markets, at ASAP’s community website fromhere.org (you can also sign up to receive tailgate reports right to your inbox).
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Asheville City Market When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April-DecemberWhere: Public Works Building parking lot, 161 S. Charlotte St.
Asheville City Market – South When: Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. May-OctoberWhere: Town Square Blvd. in the center of Biltmore Park Town Square, I-26 Long Shoals Road exit in south Asheville.
Big Ivy Tailgate MarketWhen: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon May-OctoberWhere: Old Barnardsville fire station parking lot, across from the post office on Highway 197.
Black Mountain Tailgate MarketWhen: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon May-OctoberWhere: Behind the First Baptist Church in Black Mountain at 130 Montreat Road.
East Asheville Tailgate MarketWhen: Fridays, 3-6 p.m. May-SeptemberWhere: Groce United Methodist Church parking lot at the corner of Beverly Road and Tunnel Road.
French Broad Food Co-op Wednesday Tailgate MarketWhen: Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. April-NovemberWhere: 76 Biltmore Ave. in the parking lot next to the French Broad Food Co-op.
Market list provided by ASAP. To find farmers markets beyond Buncombe County, visit ASAP’s online Local Food Guide at buyappalachian.org and browse “tailgate markets.” For a weekly calendar of many of the area’s markets, visit ASAP’s online farmers market calendar at fromhere.org.
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Greenlife Third Thursday MarketWhen: Thursdays, 2-6 p.m. April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20.Where: 70 Merrimon Ave., in front of Greenlife Grocery.
Leicester Farmers MarketWhen: Fridays, 4-7 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; year-round.Where: Parking lot of Leicester Landing Shopping Center behind Zaxby’s at 338 New Leicester Highway.
Montford Farmers MarketWhen: Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. May-December (location of Holiday Bazaar).Where: Lower parking lot of the Asheville Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 36 Montford Ave.
North Asheville Tailgate MarketWhen: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon April-November.Where: UNC Asheville (UNCA) Campus commuter parking lot #C. Take Weaver Boulevard and follow signs.
Weaverville Tailgate MarketWhen: Wednesdays, 2:30-6:30 p.m. April-October.Where: On the hill overlooking Lake Louise behind the yellow community center on Weaverville Highway.
West Asheville Tailgate MarketWhen: Tuesdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m. April-November.Where: 718 Haywood Road, in the parking area between the Grace Baptist Church and Sun Trust Bank.
Fresh picks: Find everything from beets to sweets to blooms at local tailgate markets.
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What: ASAP’s Farm Tour When: Sept. 22 and 23, 2012 Where: Farms across WNC (in Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison and Yancey counties). How: Admission pass admits an entire carload for both days; tickets will go on sale early summer. Visit asapconnections.org and from-here.org for more details. Before piling your friends and family in the car, though, use ASAP’s online trip planner to map your adventure. All it takes is checking the “In Farm Tour” box.
Th is September, you can tour nearly 40 area farms and meet farm-ers in the peerless mountain air. Th e Appalachian Sustainable Agri-culture Project, Asheville’s biggest advocate of farmers and a farm-to-eater liaison, now features a WNC-based farm tour during the autumn when the weather is more pleasant. Th e annual self-guided driving tour is a great opportunity to learn about what’s behind our local food scene. Taste farm-fresh veggies, meats and cheeses, inter-act with farm animals and meet the community’s hardworking food producers. Th e fall tour also off ers an opportunity to purchase wares from fi ber farms and enjoy the region’s famous apples, whether by the pound or the peck.
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Bakery1. City Bakery Café2. West End Bakery3. Well-Bred Bakery
Best BarBecue1. 12 Bones Smokehouse2. Luella's Bar-B-Que3. Okie Dokies Smokehouse
Bread1. City Bakery Café2. Farm and Sparrow Bakery3. West End Bakery
Breakfast/Brunch1. Sunny Point Café and Bakery2. Early Girl Eatery3. Over Easy Café
Burger1. Burgermeister's2. Universal Joint3. Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Burrito1. Mamacita's2. Neo Burrito3. Urban Burrito
caterer1. Laurey's Gourmet Comfort Food2. Red Radish3. Colorful Palate
cheap lunch1. Mamacita's2. White Duck Taco Shop3. Chai Pani
chinese1. Doc Chey’s Noodle House1. Asiana Grand Buffet2. Oriental Pavilion3. The Noodle Shop
diner/home-style1. HomeGrown2. Moose Café3. Early Girl Eatery
european (other than italian)1. Bouchon2. Cúrate3. Zambra
favorite restaurant1. Mela Indian Restaurant2. The Admiral3. Cúrate
gluten-free options1. Posana Café2. Laughing Seed Café3. Rosetta's Kitchen
greek1. Apollo Flame Bistro and Pizza2. Pomodoros Greek & Italian Café3. Stoney Knob Café
ice cream1. The Hop Ice Cream Café2. Ultimate Ice Cream Co.3. Marble Slab Creamery
indian1. Mela Indian Restaurant2. Chai Pani3. India Garden
italian1. Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian2. Nona Mia Italian Kitchen3. Cucina 243. Fiore’s Ristorante Toscana [closed]
Japanese1. Wasabi Japanese Restaurant2. Heiwa Shokudo3. Green Tea Sushi Restaurant
late-night1. Rosetta's Kitchen2. 51 Grill3. The Southern Kitchen & Bar
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Open Seven DaysLocated in Biltmore Village
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Seasonal Mediterranean Kitchen
Antipasti & Small Plate Bar Menu
Exceptional Wine List
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latin american (other than mexican)1. Tomato Cocina Latina2. Salsa's Mexican Caribbean Restaurant3. Chorizo3. Limones Restaurant
mexican1. Papas and Beer2. La Carreta2. Mamacita’s3. Ole’s Guacamoles
new restaurant (opened in the last 12 months)1. Cúrate2. Boca Restaurant2. White Duck Taco Shop3. HomeGrown
outdoor dining1. Universal Joint2. Mellow Mushroom3. The Southern Kitchen & Bar
pizza1. Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company1. Marco's Pizzeria2. Circle in the Square3. Mellow Mushroom
puB gruB1. Jack of the Wood2. Universal Joint3. Lexington Avenue Brewery
restaurant still needed in asheville1. Ethiopian2. Vietnamese3. Good-quality Chinese food
romantic dining1. Zambra2. Bouchon3. Sunset Terrace3. The Admiral
seafood1. Lobster Trap2. Blue Water Seafood3. Bonefish Grill
street food vendor1. Gypsy Queen Cuisine2. Chai Pani3. Bandidos Burritos3. Avery's Hot Dogs
suB shop/deli/sandwiches1. Viva Deli1. Jersey Mike’s Subs2. Two Guys Olde Style Hoagies3. Roman’s3. Jimmy John's
sushi1. Wasabi Japanese Restaurant2. Green Tea Sushi3. Zen Sushi
sweets/chocolate1. French Broad Chocolate Lounge2. The Chocolate Fetish3. Kilwin's Chocolates, Fudge and Ice Cream
thai1. Thai Basil2. Suwana's Thai Orchid Restaurant2. Noi's Thai Kitchen3. Doc Chey’s Noodle House
top chef1. Katie Button, Cúrate2. Stewart Lyon, Boca3. Elliott Moss, The Admiral
vegetarian1. Laughing Seed Café2. Rosetta's Kitchen3. Plant
Bartender1. Jackson Zoeller (The Bier Garden)2. Sean Bickford (Arcade Asheville)2. Trudy Dunham (Tolliver’s Crossing)3. Drew Wallace (The Admiral)
Best Bar1. The Bywater2. Arcade Asheville3. Thirsty Monk
cocktails1. Sazerac2. Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge3. The Junction3. The Southern Kitchen & Bar
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Contemporary seasonalcuisine served with style
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Located on Biltmore next to the Winery828-225-6230 · biltmore.com/bistro
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coffee shop1. Izzy’s Coffee Den2. Dripolator Coffeehouse, Asheville3. Waking Life Espresso
dive Bar1. Desoto Lounge1. The Get Down2. The Admiral3. Broadway’s
gay Bar1. Scandals Nightclub2. Smokey’s After Dark3. Club Hairspray
local Beer selection1. Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria2. Thirsty Monk Downtown3. The Bier Garden
local Brewery1. Pisgah Brewing Company2. Wedge Brewing Company3. Highland Brewing Company
smoothies/Juices1. Greenlife (Whole Foods)2. Pineapple Jack’s3. Green Sage Coffeehouse & Café3. Earth Fare
sports Bar1. Wild Wing Café1. The Bier Garden2. Hickory Tavern2. Pack's Tavern3. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
upscale Bar1. Sazerac2. Sky Bar3. Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge
wine Bar1. 5 Walnut Wine Bar2. Santé Wine Bar3. Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
kid-friendly restaurant1. Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co.2. The Hop Ice Cream Café3. Mellow Mushroom
Brevard: restaurant1. Square Root2. Hob Nob Restaurant3. Jordan Street Café
Burnsville/celo/spruce pine: restaurant1. Knife and Fork2. Garden Deli3. In The Garden
hendersonville/flat rock: restaurant1. West First Wood-Fired Pizza2. Umi Japanese Fine Dining3. Never Blue
marshall/hot springs: restaurant1. Zuma Coffee2. Iron Horse Station3. Yum
swannanoa/Black mountain: restaurant1. My Father's Pizza2. Ole’s Guacamoles3. Morning Glory Café3. The Blackbird Restaurant
sylva/cullowhee: place to get Beer1. Heinzelmannchen Brewery2. PJ's Fast Food Mart (BP)3. O'Malley's on Main Pub & Grill3. Soul Infusion Tea House and Bistro
sylva/cullowhee: restaurant1. Lulu's on Main2. Guadalupe Café3. Annie's Naturally Bakery
asheville's Best-kept secret1. Not telling2. Frugal Decor and More3. The Sky Bar3. The Bywater
waynesville/canton: restaurant1. The Sweet Onion2. Smokey Shadows Lodge & Dining3. Bogart’s Restaurant & Tavern
woodfin/weaverville: neighBorhood gathering spot1. Well-Bred Bakery1. Jack of Hearts2. Blue Mountain Pizza
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AMERiCAN CASUAL131 main restaurant SBiltmore Park Town Square, 308 Thetford St. Asheville651-0131131-main.comServing: Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
allstars sports Bar and grill S2250 Hendersonville Road, Arden684-5116Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
angelo's family restaurant E1226 Charlotte Highway, Fairview628-4031Serving: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
applebee's neighborhood grill & Bar E115 Tunnel Road, Asheville251-9194applebees.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
applebee's neighborhood grill & Bar S1655 Hendersonville Road, Asheville274-5300applebees.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
applebee's neighborhood grill & Bar W275 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville670-9101applebees.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
athenian Bistro D224 Biltmore Ave. Asheville254-0477Serving: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
avenue m N791 Merrimon Ave. Asheville350-8181avenuemavl.comServing: Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
the Biltmore coffee company D1 N. Pack Square, Asheville252-6222Serving: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
Binion's roadhouse H1565 Four Seasons Blvd. Hendersonville693-0492hendersonvillerestaurant.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
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Bistro 1896 DA7 Pack Square, Asheville251-1300bistro1896.comServing: Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
Black mountain ale house E117-C Cherry St. Black Mountain669-9090blackmountainalehouse.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
Black mountain Bistro E203 E. State St. Black Mountain669-5041blackmountainbistro.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
the Blue note grille H114 N. Main St. Hendersonvillethebluenoterestaurant.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
the Blue ridge dining room NAGrove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave. Asheville(800) 438-5800groveparkinn.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
Bogarts restaurant & tavern B303 S. Main St. Waynesville452-1313bogartswaynesville.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
Boston market S1644 Hendersonville Road, Asheville274-8955bostonmarket.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
the Breakfast shoppe E2345 US Highway 70, Swannanoa686-0051Serving: Breakfast / Lunch / BrunchDrinks: No alcohol
Buffalo wild wings grill & Bar EB4 Tunnel Road, Asheville251-7384buffalowildwings.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
Burgermeister’s kitchen & tap WB697-A Haywood Road, Asheville225-2920burgermeisters.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
Burgerworx D1 Page Ave. Suite 132, Asheville253-2333burgerworxavl.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer
café azalea EA1011 E. Tunnel Road, Asheville299-3753cafeazaleaasheville.comServing: Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
celebrity's hotdogs S1409 Brevard Road, Asheville670-5954Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
cheddar’s casual café E106 Bleachery Blvd. Asheville299-1168cheddars.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
chili's grill & Bar E253 Tunnel Road, Asheville252-4999chilis.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
corner grill S1899 Brevard Road, Arden687-1687Serving: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
corner stone restaurant E102 Tunnel Road, Asheville236-0201cornerstonerest.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
cruizers W1320 Smokey Park Highway, Candler633-0718mycruizers.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
d & d restaurant N1130 Barnardsville Highway, Weaverville626-2998Serving: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
deerpark restaurant S1 Approach RoadAsheville225-6260biltmore.comServing: Brunch
desoto lounge WB504 Haywood Road, Asheville255-1109desotolounge.comServing: Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
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Buttermilk Cheese Cake Creamy lovely cheesecake made with a graham cracker crust. Topped with whipped cream and raspberry sauce. $5.99
Sunny Point Tiramisu Cake soaked in espresso and layered with light and airy cream cheese filling mixed with dark chocolate flakes. $5.99Crème Brule caramelized and served with fresh fruit. Flavor varies, ask your server. $5.99
Orange Scented Carrot Cake Two layers of moist carrot cake iced with an orange scented cream cheese frosting. $5.99Fruit Crisp served warm, and topped with vanilla bean ice cream then dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon
sprinkles. $5.99Warm Chocolate Bread Pudding made with buttery croissants and baked in a dark chocolate custard, served with
whipped cream and raspberry sauce. $5.99Cinnamon and Sugar Bread Pudding served warm with whipped cream and fresh berries. $5.99
White Cake with a butter cream frosting and layers of berry best jam. $5.99Key Lime Pie (maybe Frozen maybe not). $5.99White Chocolate Moose Cake served with our home made raspberry sauce and fresh raspberries. $5.99
Chocolate Moose Cake chocolate sour cream cake topped with a chocolate moose and drizzled with chocolate syrup,
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We sell reasonably priced, secondhand outdoor gear (kayaks, canoes, mountain bikes, road bikes, and
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sauce. $5.99Triple Layer Sour Cream Chocolate Cake Rich homemade sour cream chocolate cake layered with dark chocolate ganache icing. $5.99
Buttermilk Cheese Cake Creamy lovely cheesecake made with a graham cracker crust. Topped with whipped cream and raspberry sauce. $5.99
Sunny Point Tiramisu Cake soaked in espresso and layered with light and airy cream cheese filling mixed with dark chocolate flakes. $5.99Crème Brule caramelized and served with fresh fruit. Flavor varies, ask your server. $5.99
Orange Scented Carrot Cake Two layers of moist carrot cake iced with an orange scented cream cheese frosting. $5.99Fruit Crisp served warm, and topped with vanilla bean ice cream then dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon
sprinkles. $5.99Warm Chocolate Bread Pudding made with buttery croissants and baked in a dark chocolate custard, served with
whipped cream and raspberry sauce. $5.99Cinnamon and Sugar Bread Pudding served warm with whipped cream and fresh berries. $5.99
White Cake with a butter cream frosting and layers of berry best jam. $5.99Key Lime Pie (maybe Frozen maybe not). $5.99White Chocolate Moose Cake served with our home made raspberry sauce and fresh raspberries. $5.99
Chocolate Moose Cake chocolate sour cream cake topped with a chocolate moose and drizzled with chocolate syrup,
served with whipped cream and fresh berries. $5.99
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We sell reasonably priced, secondhand outdoor gear (kayaks, canoes, mountain bikes, road bikes, and
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fairview tavern E831 Fairview Road, Asheville505-7236Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
fatz café W5 Spartan Ave. Asheville665-9950fatzcafe.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
fireside restaurant and pancake inn H295 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville697-1004Serving: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
five guys Burgers and fries SB1838 Hendersonville Road, Asheville277-3894fiveguys.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
frankie Bones restaurant & lounge S2 Gerber Road, Suite 101, Asheville274-7111frankiebonesrestaurant.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
french fryz S2109 Hendersonville Road, Asheville684-0416Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
the gourmet chip company D43 1/2 Broadway St. Asheville254-3335gourmetchipcompany.comDrinks: No alcohol
green sage coffeehouse & café DBA5 Broadway St. Asheville252-4450thegreensage.netServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
green sage coffeehouse & café south WBA1800 Hendersonville Road, Asheville274-4450thegreensage.netServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
harry's grill & piggy's ice cream H102 Duncan Hill Road, Hendersonville692-1995harrysandpiggys.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
hickory tavern SB30 Town Square Blvd. Asheville684-0975thehickorytavern.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
highway 151 restaurant W30 Pisgah Highway, Candler667-0477Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
homegrown eatery NBA371 Merrimon Ave. Asheville232-4340slowfoodrightquick.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
the honeybaked ham co. N707 Merrimon Ave. Asheville259-9426honeybakedonline.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
hot dog king E1487 Charlotte Highway, Fairview628-1036Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
hot dog king W2299 Smokey Park Highway, Candler670-1199Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
hot dog world H226 Kanuga St. Hendersonville697-0374Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
J & s cafeteria S30 Airport Park Road, Fletcher684-3418jandscafeteria.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
J & s cafeteria E800 Fairview Road, Asheville298-1209jandscafeteria.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
J & s cafeteria W900 Smokey Park Highway, Candler665-1969jandscafeteria.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
the Junction WBA348 Depot St. Asheville225-3497thejunctionasheville.comServing: Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Weekly
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kosta's kitchen S4055 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher684-0279kostaskitchenasheville.blogspot.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
leicester family restaurant W101 New Leicester Highway, Asheville252-3534Serving: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
lexington avenue Brewery DBA39 N. Lexington Ave. Asheville252-0212lexavebrew.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
the madison inn and restaurant E15 Dixon Drive, Black Mountain669-4785madisoninn-nc.comServing: Breakfast / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Beer & Wine
the market place DA20 Wall St. Asheville252-4162marketplace-restaurant.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
mike’s main street grill N5 S Main St. Weaverville645-5500mikesmainstreetgrill.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer
the morning glory café EBA
6 E. Market St. Black Mountain669-6212themorningglorycafe.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Wine
new Bridge café N150-A Weaverville Highway, Weaverville712-8900Serving: Breakfast / Lunch / BrunchDrinks: No alcohol
o'charley's restaurant & lounge E2 Kenilworth Road, Asheville281-0540ocharleys.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
olive or twist D81 Broadway St. Asheville254-0555oliveortwist.netServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
outback steakhouse E30 Tunnel Road, Asheville252-4510outbacksteakhouse.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
outback steakhouse H250 Mitchelle Drive, Hendersonville692-1109outbacksteakhouse.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
pack's tavern DB20 S. Spruce St. Asheville225-6944packstavern.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
pampered palate H728 W. 6th Ave. Hendersonville696-0828pampalate.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
poppy’s kitchen N10 Tri City Plaza, Weaverville645-3559Serving: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
posana café DBA1 Biltmore Ave. Asheville505-3969posanacafe.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
rankin vault cocktail lounge DB7 Rankin Ave. Asheville254-4993rankinvault.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
rise ‘n shine café NA640 Merrimon Ave. Suite 102, Asheville254-4122risenshinecafe.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
rocky’s hot chicken shack W1455 Patton Ave. Asheville575-2260rockyshotchickenshack.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
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ryan's family steak house W1000 Brevard Road, Asheville665-9963ryans.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
ryan's family steak house W1053 Patton Ave. Asheville258-3761ryans.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
shoney's W425 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville667-0108shoneys.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
sourwood inn N810 Elk Mountain Scenic Highway, Asheville255-0690sourwoodinn.comServing: Breakfast / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
the southern kitchen & Bar DB41 Lexington Ave. Asheville251-1777southernkitchenandbar.comServing: Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
stable café SA1 Approach Road, Biltmore Estate, Asheville225-6370biltmoreestate.comServing: LunchDrinks: Beer & Wine
stone ridge tavern W1003 Brevard Road, Asheville665-3333thestoneridgetavern.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
sunny point café and Bakery WBA626 Haywood Road, Asheville252-0055sunnypointcafe.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Beer & Wine
sunrise café/Blackberry pizza S3094 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville274-1111Serving: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
texas roadhouse restaurant S230 Hendersonville Road, Asheville274-4311texasroadhouse.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
t.g.i. fridays S115 Hendersonville Road, Asheville274-8853fridays.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
trailhead restaurant and Bar E207 W. State St. Black Mountain357-5656Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
twisted crêpe D62 Haywood St. Asheville505-3855Serving: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
universal Joint WB784 Haywood Road, Asheville505-7262ujointbar.com/asheville.htmlServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
village wayside Bar and grill S30 Lodge St. Asheville277-4121villagewayside.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
weaverville milling company restaurant N1 Old Mill Lane, Weaverville645-4700weavervillemilling.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
west asheville lounge and kitchen W401 Haywood Road, Asheville505-7929walkavl.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
wild wing café DB161 Biltmore Ave. Asheville253-3066wildwingcafe.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
woody’s pizza and hoagies E84 Mineral Springs Road, Asheville255-8310woodyspizzaandhoagies.weebly.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer
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asian grill S2635 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher651-8803Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
asian on the go E1143 Tunnel Road, Asheville299-8282Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
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asiana grand Buffet - south SB1968 Hendersonville Road, Asheville654-8879asianagb.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
champa sushi & thai D3 Biltmore Ave. Asheville225-8885Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
doc chey’s noodle house DB37 Biltmore Ave. Asheville252-8220doccheys.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
kathmandu café D90 Patton Ave. Asheville252-1080kathmanducafeasheville.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
pho r us W1950 Hendersonville Road, Suite 12, Asheville676-2311pho-r-us.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
stone Bowl korean W1987 Hendersonville Road, Asheville676-2172Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
yao’s W153 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville667-0410asianagb.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
B A k E R yannie’s Bakery retail store and café506 W. Main St., Sylva828-586-9096anniesnaturallybakery.comBreakfast/Lunch
Black mountain Bakery E102 Church St. Black Mountain669-1626blackmountainbakery.netServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery S160 Hendersonville Road, Asheville277-1070brueggers.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery N671 Merrimon Ave. Asheville245-1560brueggers.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
city Bakery café DB60 Biltmore Ave. 88 Charlotte St. Asheville252-4426 254-4289citybakery.netServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
city Bakery café NB88 Charlotte St. Asheville254-4289citybakery.netServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
donatelli Bakery and café D57 Haywood St. Asheville225-5791donatellicakedesigns.comDrinks: No alcohol
filo pastries E1155 Tunnel Road, Asheville298-9777filopastries.comDrinks: No alcohol
flat rock village Bakery HA2710 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock693-1313flatrockvillagebakery.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
la espija W1341 Parkwood Ave. Asheville253-2086Drinks: No alcohol
old world Bakery N640 Merrimon Ave. Asheville254-4218jacquesoldworldbakery.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
the sisters mcmullen D1 N. Pack Square, Asheville252-9454thesistersmcmullen.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
the sisters mcmullen cupcake corner N840 Merrimon Ave. Asheville252-9330thesistersmcmullen.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
true confections D1 Page Ave. Asheville350-9480trueconfections.netServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
well-Bred Bakery & café NB26 N. Main St. Weaverville645-9300well-bredbakery.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcoholLive Shows: Weekly
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west end Bakery WBA757 Haywood Road, Asheville252-9378westendbakery.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / BrunchDrinks: No alcohol
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12 Bones smokehouse WB5 Riverside Drive, Asheville253-449912bones.comServing: LunchDrinks: Beer
12 Bones south S3578 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden687-139512bones.comServing: LunchDrinks: Beer
Big J’s Bubba-Q S3722 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden687-2424Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
little pigs BBQ S384 McDowell St. Asheville254-4253 or 254-2036littlepigsbbq.netServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
luella’s Bar-B-Que NBA501 Merrimon Ave. Asheville505-7427luellasbarbeque.comServing: Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
moe’s original Bar B Que S4 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville505-8282moesoriginalbbq.com/locations/asheville.htmlServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
okie dokies smokehouse EB2375 US Highway 70, Swannanoa686-0050okiedokiesbbq.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer
okie dokies smokehouse WB801 Smokey Park Highway, Candler633-0777okiedokiesbbq.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer
phil’s Bar-B-Que pit E701 N.C. Highway 9, Black Mountain669-3606philsbarbquepit.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer
ruby’s italian smokehouse E8 Beverly Road, Asheville299-3511rubysbbqshack.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Weekly
state street BBQ and catering E400 E. State St. Black Mountain664-1446statestreetbbq.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
CAFE/COFEEHOUSEa day in the country’s café on the veranda H130 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville692-7914aditc.comServing: LunchDrinks: No alcohol
asheville coffee roasters N85 Weaverville Highway, Asheville253-5282ashevillecoffeeroasters.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
atlanta Bread company N633 Merrimon Ave. Asheville259-3675atlantabread.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
atlanta Bread company S484 Hendersonville Road, Asheville274-2323atlantabread.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
Battery park Book exchange & champagne Bar DB1 Page Ave. Grove Arcade, Asheville252-0020batteryparkbookexchange.comServing: SnacksDrinks: Wine
Battlecat coffee W373 Haywood Road, Asheville713-3885Serving: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: Beer
Biltmore coffee traders S518 Hendersonville Road, Asheville277-9227biltmorecoffee.typepad.comServing: BreakfastDrinks: No alcohol
Birdhouse café and sweetshop S418 Mcdowell St. Asheville252-2466thebirdhousecafeandsweetshop.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
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Black Bear coffee co. H318 N. Main St. Hendersonville692-6333Serving: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcoholLive Shows: Several times a week
café ello D64 Haywood St. Asheville252-8169cafeello.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / BrunchDrinks: Beer & Wine
chelsea’s & the village tea room S6 Boston Way, Asheville274-4400chelseastea.comServing: LunchDrinks: Beer & Wine
city mug S755 Biltmore Ave. Suite 101, Asheville251-4242asheville.citymac.com/city-mug-cafeServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
clingman café W242 Clingman Ave. Asheville253-2177clingmancafe.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
creatures café D81 Patton Ave. Asheville254-3636creaturescafe.comDrinks: No alcoholLive Shows: Several times a week
dobrá tea DA78 N. Lexington Ave. Asheville575-2424dobrateanc.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
double d’s coffee and desserts D41 Biltmore Ave. Asheville505-2439doubledscoffee.comServing: SnacksDrinks: No alcohol
dripolator coffeehouse E221 W. State St. Black Mountain669-0999dripolator.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
dripolator coffeehouse, asheville DB190 Broadway St. #102, Asheville398-0209dripasheville.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: Beer & Wine
dynamite roasting co. E3198 U.S. Highway 70, Black Mountain243-4085dynamiteroasting.comDrinks: No alcohol
edna’s of asheville N870 Merrimon Ave. Asheville255-3881ednasofasheville.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
firestorm café & Books D48 Commerce St. Asheville255-8115firestormcafe.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcoholLive Shows: Several times a week
izzy’s coffee den DB74 N. Lexington Ave. Asheville258-2004izzyscoffeeden.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: Beer
malaprop’s café D55 Haywood St. Asheville254-6734malaprops.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcoholLive Shows: Several times a week
moments coffee Bar E2244 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa686-5679Serving: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
mosaic café & coffeehouse W1390 Sand Hill Road, Candler670-8833ilovemosaiccafe.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
mosaic café & coffeehouse S1 Town Square Blvd. Asheville676-2446ilovemosaiccafe.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
nourish and flourish W347 Depot St. suite 201, Asheville255-2770nourishflourishnow.comDrinks: No alcohol
old europe D13 Broadway St. Asheville255-5999oldeuropepastries.comDrinks: Beer & Wine
rejavanation W901 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville670-5595rejavanationcafe.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
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spa café NGrove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave. Asheville800-438-5800groveparkinn.comServing: LunchDrinks: Full Bar
straightaway café E1722 N.C. Highway 9, Black Mountain669-8856thestraightaway.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & WineLive Shows: Several times a week
tod’s tasties & to-gos D102 Montford Ave. Asheville505-3701todstasties.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
tooley’s café H1729 Brevard Road, Hendersonville693-1373Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
vanuatu kava Bar D15 Eagle St. Asheville505-8118vanuatukavabar.comServing: LunchDrinks: No alcoholLive Shows: Weekly
veranda café & gifts E119 Cherry St. Black Mountain669-8864verandacafeandgifts.comServing: LunchDrinks: Beer & Wine
waking life espresso WB976 Haywood Road, Asheville505-3240wakinglifeespresso.comDrinks: No alcohol
wall street coffee house and emporium D62 Wall St. Asheville252-2535wallstreetcoffeehouse.webs.comServing: SnacksDrinks: No alcoholLive Shows: Several times a week
world coffee café D18 Battery Park Ave. Asheville225-6998Serving: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
C A R i B B E A N
asheville yacht club D87 Patton Ave. Asheville255-TIKIashevilleyachtclub.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
havana restaurant D1 Battle Square, Asheville252-1611havanaasheville.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
nine mile DA233 Montford Ave. Asheville505-3121ninemileasheville.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
C A T E R i N g
artisan catering & deli N1020 Merrimon Ave. Asheville225-7727artisancatering.netServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
Biltmore catering D1 N. Pack Square, Asheville225-1277biltmore.com/cateringDrinks: No alcohol
Black-eyed susan catering EBlack Mountain712-6314blackeyedsusancatering.comDrinks: No alcohol
Brown Bag gourmet E201 Woodland Court, Black Mountain669-5735brownbaggourmet.biz/Black_Mountain,_North_Carolina.htmlDrinks: No alcohol
celine and company catering D49 Broadway St. Asheville254-9902celineandcompany.comDrinks: Beer & Wine
chef michael’s catering S31 Meadows Blake House Lane, Arden654-0669chefmichaelscatering.comDrinks: Full Bar
colorful palate SB3871 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden242-3352colorfulpalate.comDrinks: No alcohol
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everyday gourmet N29 Melrose Ave. Asheville236-0050everydaygourmetcatering.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
laurey’s catering and gourmet-to-go DBA67 Biltmore Ave. Asheville252-1500laureysyum.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
marta’s catering D46 Haywood St. Asheville779-8546ashevillemartascatering.comDrinks: Full Bar
mother & son Bistro & Bakery N203 Stone Ridge Blvd. Asheville505-3510motherandsonbistro.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Drinks: No alcohol
red radish EB404 E. State St. Black Mountain669-5100redradish.comDrinks: No alcohol
roots café and catering WA166 W. Haywood St. Asheville232-2828rootsfood.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & WineLive Shows: Several times a week
saffron fine foods HAsheville280-3094saffronfinefoods.comDrinks: No alcohol
sweet promises wedding & anniversary cakes W481 Morgan Road, Candler670-1549sweet-promises.comDrinks: No alcohol
valet gourmet D241 Broadway St. Asheville252-1221valetgourmet.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
veg-in-out NA148-C Weaverville Highway, Asheville645-3336veginout.netServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
the venue D21 N. Market St. Asheville252-1101ashevillevenue.comDrinks: No alcohol
wing Bean DAsheville 237-1857wingbean.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
C H i N E S E
china Buffet E800 Fairview Road Suite C-5, Asheville298-9611Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
china garden H825 Spartanburg Highway, Hendersonville698-0880Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
china wok N707A Merrimon Ave. Asheville350-1206Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
dragon china W1341 Parkwood Road Unit 105, Asheville255-0777Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
great wall restaurant E4 Olde Eastwood Village Road, Asheville298-1887Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
king’s chinese kitchen S2270 Hendersonville Road Unit A1, Arden687-1088Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
lon sen chinese restaurant H230 Thompson St. Hendersonville697-2498Serving: DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
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metro china N956 Merrimon Ave. Asheville258-2828Drinks: No alcohol
new 1 china W805 Patton Ave. # G, Asheville255-7988Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
the noodle shop DB3 Pack Square, Asheville250-9898Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
number one china restaurant E143 E. Old U.S. Highway 70, Black Mountain669-6811Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
oriental pavilion WB48 Westgate Parkway, Asheville236-3839orientalpavilion.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
panda Buffet E601 W. State St. Black Mountain669-6996Drinks: No alcohol
peking east N97 Weaverville Blvd. Weaverville645-1608Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
p.f. chang’s china Bistro S26 Schenck Parkway, Asheville681-2975pfchangs.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
shogun Buffet W1000 Brevard Road, Suite 166, Asheville665-8886Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
C O N T i N E N T A L
the asheville public W175 Clingman Ave. Asheville505-1720theashevillepublic.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
chef mo’s restaurant & Bar S900 Hendersonville Road, Suite 201, Asheville274-3533chefmo.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
chef’s table 30 Church St. Waynesville452-6210thechefstableofwaynesville.comServing: Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Wine
cúrate DBA11 Biltmore Ave. Asheville239-2946curatetapasbar.comServing: Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
monte vista hotel E308 W. State St, Black Mountain669-8870themontevistahotel.netServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
rezaz enoteca SA28 Hendersonville Road, Asheville277-1510rezaz.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Wine
stoney knob café NB337 Merrimon Ave. Weaverville645-3309stoneyknobcafe.comServing: Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
zambra DBA85-A Walnut St. Asheville232-1060zambratapas.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
DiNER / HOMESTyLE
Baba’s kitchen 1459 Merrimon Ave. Asheville281-3613 Serving: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
country kitchen W163 Craven St. Asheville252-7172Serving: BreakfastDrinks: No alcohol
five points restaurant N258 Broadway St. Asheville252-8030Serving: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
granny’s kitchen N470 Weaverville Highway, Asheville658-3279Serving: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
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happy hill restaurant W1400 Patton Ave. Asheville258-0736Serving: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
the local Joint E1185-B Charlotte Highway, Fairview338-0469Serving: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
mama’s fast food W327 Haywood Road, Asheville281-0780Serving: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
moose café EB570 Brevard Road, Asheville255-0920eatatthemoosecafe.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
new leicester grill W2772 New Leicester Highway, Leicester515-0678newleicestergrill.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
over easy café DBA32 Broadway St. Asheville236-3533overeasyasheville.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: Wine
tastee diner W575 Haywood Road, Asheville252-9644Serving: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
ENTERTAiNiNg EATS
asheville pizza and Brewing company NB675 Merrimon Ave. Asheville254-1281ashevillepizza.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar • Live Shows: Weekly
carolina cinemas S1640 Hendersonville Road, Asheville274-8811carolinacinemas.com/ashevilleServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & WineLive Shows: Every night
cinebarre SBiltmore Square Mall, 800 Brevard Road, Asheville665-7776cinebarre.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
the magnetic field W372 Depot St. Suite 50, Asheville275-4003themagneticfield.comServing: Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
F i N E D i N i N gthe admiral WB400 Haywood Road, Asheville252-2541theadmiralnc.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Weekly
Bistro at Biltmore SA1 Approach Road, Asheville225-6230biltmore.comLunch/DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
the dining room (inn on Biltmore estate)1 Approach RoadAsheville225-6260biltmore.comServing: DinnerFull bar
flight wood grille & wine Bar HA401 N. Main St. Hendersonville694-1030flightwoodgrill.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Wine
grovewood café NA111 Grovewood Road, Asheville258-8956grovewoodcafe.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
horizons dining room NGrove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave. Asheville(800) 438-5800groveparkinn.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
inn on church street H201 Third Ave. West, Hendersonville696-2001innonchurch.comServing: Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
never Blue HB119 S. Main St. Hendersonville693-4646theneverblue.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
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one fifty one Boutique Bar DHotel Indigo, 151 Haywood St. Asheville239-0239ashevillehotell odgingdowntown.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
pisgah innBlue Ridge Parkway Milepost 408.6235-8228pisgahinn.comDrinks: Full barBreakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Que sera E400 E. State St. Black Mountain664-9472queserarestaurant.comServing: Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Beer & Wine
red stag grill SAGrand Bohemian Hotel, 11 Boston Way, Asheville398-5600bohemianhotelasheville.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
restaurant solace DA1 Battery Park Ave. Asheville505-8333dineatsolace.comServing: Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
rezaz restaurant SA28 Hendersonville Road, Asheville277-1510rezaz.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
square one Bistro HA111 S. Main St. Hendersonville698-5598square1bistro.comServing: Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
the stone house market W301 Old Leicester Highway, Asheville252-1200sites.google.com/site/thestonehousemarketServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
storm rhum Bar and Bistro D125 S. Lexington Ave. Asheville505-8560stormasheville.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
the swag2300 Swag Road, Waynesville800-789-7672theswag.comBreakfast/Lunch/DinnerDrinks: Full bar
table DA48 College St. Asheville254-8980tableasheville.comServing: Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
the writer’s Bistro DRenaissance Asheville Hotel, 1 Thomas Wolfe Plaza, Asheville252-8211Serving: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
F O O D T R U C k
avery’s hot dogs BDowntown Asheville989-1020
ceci’s culinary tour DAsheville545-9107wedgebrewing.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
eatbox avl.mx/dpServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
el kimchi facebook.com/ElKimchiServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
flying falafel Brothers 335-3367facebook.com/flyingfalafelbrothersServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
greg and andi’s curbside coffee 253-5282Serving: Breakfast / SnacksDrinks: No alcohol
gypsy Queen cuisine B242-2814gypsyqueencusine.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
izzy’s coffee truck izzyscoffeeden.comServing: Breakfast / SnacksDrinks: No alcohol
the lot (food truck food court) D51 Coxe Ave. Asheville707-6929avl.mx/e4Serving: Breakfast / Lunch / BrunchDrinks: No alcohol
the lowdown 707-6929thelowdownfoodtruck.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
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melt your heart avl.mx/dyServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
our taco truck 280-2754avl.mx/e2Serving: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
pho ya Belly 450-4108avl.mx/e0Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
tin can pizzeria 275-8445facebook.com/tincanpizzeriaServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
ursa minor coffee truck 503-308-3610facebook.com/ursaminorcoffeeServing: Breakfast / SnacksDrinks: No alcohol
veggie love 479-5683veggieloveasheville.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
F R E N C H
Bouchon DBA62 N. Lexington Ave. Asheville350-1140ashevillebouchon.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
crêperie Bouchon D62 1/8 N. Lexington Ave. Courtyard, Asheville350-3741creperiebouchon.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
fig Bistro S18 Brook St. Suite 101, Asheville277-0889figbistro.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
g E R M A N
Bavarian restaurant and Biergarten NA332 Weaverville Highway, Asheville645-8383bavariandining.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
Berliner kindl german restaurant E121 Broadway St. Black Mountain669-5255berlinerkindl.homestead.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
the Black forest restaurant S2155 Hendersonville Road, Arden687-7980blackforestasheville.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
haus heidelberg H630 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville693-8227Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
g R O C E R yamazing savings S121 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville277-0805amazingsavingsmarkets.comDrinks: No alcohol
amazing savings E3018 Route 70, Black Mountain669-8988amazingsavingsmarkets.comDrinks: No alcohol
amazing savings DDowntown Market, 45 S. French Broad Ave. Asheville255-5228downtownmarketasheville.netDrinks: No alcohol
chop shop Butchery N100 Charlotte St. Asheville505-3777chopshopbutchery.comDrinks: No alcohol
earth fare WB66 Westgate Pkwy. Asheville253-7656earthfare.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
earth fare SB1856 Hendersonville Road, Asheville210-0100earthfare.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
euromarket W1341 Parkwood Road Unit 102, Asheville255-8484euromarketofasheville.comDrinks: Beer & Wine
french Broad food co-op D90 Biltmore Ave. Asheville255-7650frenchbroadfood.coopServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
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fresh market N944 Merrimon Ave. Asheville252-9098thefreshmarket.comDrinks: Beer & Wine
fresh Quarter produce D1 Page Ave. Asheville252-0023grovearcade.com/shopping-dining/fresh-quarter-produceDrinks: No alcohol
greenlife grocery whole foods DB70 Merrimon Ave. Asheville254-5440wholefoodsmarket.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
ingles market Various locations, Ashevilleingles-markets.comDrinks: Beer & Wine
mother earth produceProduce delivery service275-3500motherearthproduce.com
trout lily market E1297 Charlotte Highway, Fairview628-0402troutlilymarket.comDrinks: No alcohol
west village market and deli W771 Haywood Road, Asheville225-4949westvillagemarket.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
i N D i A N
chai pani DB22 Battery Park Ave. Asheville254-4003chaipani.netServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
cinnamon kitchen indian cuisine S1838 Hendersonville Road Suite 103, Asheville575-2100ckcuisine.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
india garden EB80 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville298-5001indiagardenonline.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
mela indian restaurant DBA70 N. Lexington Ave. Asheville225-8880melaasheville.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Weekly
mg road: the chai pani lounge D19 Wall St. Asheville254-4003mgroadlounge.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
i T A L i A N
Bellagio Bistro N133 Weaverville Highway Suite 5, Asheville658-9700bellagiobistroavl.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
Brioso fresh pasta S33 Town Square Blvd. suite 110, Asheville676-2260briosopasta.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
café calabria H123 E. Fifth Ave. Hendersonville698-7272Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
carrabba’s italian grill E10 Buckstone Place, Asheville281-2300carrabbas.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
carrabba’s italian grill S332 Rockwood Road, Arden654-8411carrabbas.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
cucina 24 DB24 Wall St. Asheville254-6170cucina24restaurant.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
eddie spaghetti S1378 Hendersonville Road Suite A, Asheville277-9300Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
glass onion N18 N. Main St. Weaverville645-8866Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
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modesto DA1 Page Ave. Asheville225-4133modestonc.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
nona mia ritrovo WB1050 Haywood Road, Asheville505-2028nonamiaritrovo.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
olive garden italian restaurant E121 Tunnel Road, Asheville255-9887olivegarden.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
pasta fasta W807 Patton Ave. Asheville505-8288pastafastaasheville.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
piazza restaurant S4 Olde Eastwood Village Blvd. Asheville298-7224piazzaeast.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
pomodoros greek and italian café EB1070 E. Tunnel Road, Asheville299-3032pomodoroscafe.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
pomodoros greek and italian café SB75 Long Shoals Road, Arden687-3884pomodoroscafe.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
strada D27 Broadway, Asheville348-8448stradaasheville.comServing: Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
travinia italian kitchen S264 Thetford St. Asheville684-8060traviniaitaliankitchen.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
vincenzo’s ristorante and Bistro D10 N. Market St. Asheville254-4698vincenzos.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Every night
vinnie’s neighborhood italian NB641 Merrimon Ave. Asheville253-1077vinniesitalian.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
J A P A N E S E
asaka Japanese cuisine S801 Biltmore Ave. Asheville250-9301asaka-japanese-cuisine.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
asaka Japanese cuisine H144 Highlands Square Drive, Hendersonville698-7073asaka-japanese-cuisine.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
green tea sushi restaurant WB2 Regent Park Blvd. Asheville252-8300greenteasushi.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
heiwa shokudo DB87 N. Lexington Ave. Asheville254-7761heiwashokudo.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
ichiban steak house & sushi Bar S2 Hendersonville Road, Asheville252-7885ichibanwasabi.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
kubo’s D5 Biltmore Ave. Asheville251-1661kubosjapanese-asheville.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
mikado Japanese steakhouse E45 Tunnel Road, Asheville258-9696Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
sogo fusion1840 Hendersonville Road, Asheville277-3838Lunch/DinnerDrinks: Full bar
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umi Japanese fine dining HB633 N. Main St. Hendersonville698-8048umisushinc.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
wasabi Japanese restaurant DB19 Broadway St. Asheville225-2551ichibanwasabi.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
yoshida express S611-B Tunnel Road, Asheville298-6967Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
zen sushi NB640 Merrimon Ave. 2nd floor, suite 205, Asheville225-6033zen-sushi-asheville.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
L AT i N A M E R i C A N
Bandidos Burritos WB697 Haywood Road, Asheville989-9809bandidosburritosasheville.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
Boca restaurant DBA68 N. Lexington Ave. Asheville285-8828bocaasheville.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
chorizo DBA1 Page Ave. Suite 19, Grove Arcade, Asheville350-1332Serving: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
el mariachi W503 New Leicester Highway, Asheville225-4209Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer
límones DBA13 Eagle St. Asheville252-2327limonesrestaurant.comServing: Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
lucky otter W630 Haywood Road, Asheville253-9595theluckyotter.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
salsa’s DBA6 Patton Ave. Asheville252-9805salsas-asheville.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
tomato cocina latina WB70 Westgate Parkway, Asheville254-5046tomato-cl.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
white duck taco shop WBA1 Roberts St. Asheville250-1660whiteducktacoshop.comDrinks: Beer & Wine
M E D i T E R R A N E A Napollo flame Bistro & pizza SB485 Hendersonville Road, Asheville274-3582apolloflamebistro.netServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
apollo flame Bistro & pizza WB1025 Brevard Road, Asheville665-0080apolloflamebistro.netServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
athens restaurant N247 N. Main St. Weaverville645-8458theathensrestaurant.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
Jerusalem garden café D78 Patton Ave. Asheville254-0255jerusalemgardencafe.comServing: Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Beer & Wine
mediterranean restaurant D57 College St. Asheville258-0476Serving: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
palmyra Bistro S1950 Hendersonville Road Suite 5, Asheville687-0629palmyrabistro.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
sinbad restaurant H202 S. Washington St. Hendersonville696-2039sinbadrestaurant.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
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M E x i C A N
casa torres mexican restaurant S336 Rockwood Road, Arden684-6929Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
chapala S777 Biltmore Ave. Asheville250-9003Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
chapala mexican restaurant N163 Weaver Blvd. Weaverville645-8380Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer
cocula mexican restaurant E1297 Tunnel Road, Asheville299-1255Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
el chapala W282 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville665-0430Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
el chapala N868 Merrimon Ave. Asheville258-0899Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Weekly
el charro mexican restaurant S1788 Hendersonville Road, Asheville277-2248Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
el paraiso mexican grill W1047 Haywood Road, Asheville255-5148Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
el Que pasa W891 Patton Ave. Asheville255-2227Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
el paso mexican restaurant H619 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville698-6040el-paso-mexican.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
el rebozo S2270 Hendersonville Road, Arden687-3775Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
guadalajara mexican restaurant E4 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville298-0702Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
la carreta SB1916 Hendersonville Road, Asheville651-4462Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
la carreta NB100 Merrimon Ave. Asheville225-4600Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
las cazuelas E502 W. State St. Black Mountain664-0222Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
mamacita’s DBA77A Biltmore Ave. Asheville255-8080mamacitasgrill.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
mamacita’s Baja kitchen D77-B Biltmore Ave. Asheville255-8098mamacitasgrill.com/Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
mexico lindo mexican restaurant S777 Biltmore Ave. Asheville250-9003Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
moe’s southwest grill S1 Hendersonville Road, Asheville225-6637moes.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
nachos and Beer S230 Charlotte Highway, Asheville545-4490Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer
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neo Burrito WB1341 Parkwood Road #107, Asheville225-4101neoburrito.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer
neo Burrito SB2 Town Square Blvd. Asheville676-2500neoburrito.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer
neo cantina S10 Biltmore Plaza, Asheville505-7682neocantina.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
ole’s guacamoles EB401 E. State St. Black Mountain669-0550olesguacamoles.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
ole’s guacamoles EB1235 Tunnel Road, Asheville298-0733olesguacamoles.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
papas & Beer SB1996 Hendersonville Road, Asheville684-4882Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
papas & Beer HB1821 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville692-9915Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
papas & Beer WB1000 Brevard Road, Asheville665-9070Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
papas & Beer EB17 Tunnel Road, Asheville255-2204Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
sol y luna H1715 Brevard Road, Hendersonville692-4888solylunanc.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
tacos Jalisco W1328 Patton Ave. Suite A, Asheville768-6804Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer
tallgary’s cantina D4 College St. Asheville232-0809tallgarys.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
taqueria con cuida W185 Clingman Ave. Asheville352-8226Serving: LunchDrinks: No alcohol
taqueria fast N175 Weaverville Highway, Weaverville645-4282Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
tequila’s mexican grille W1056 Patton Ave. Asheville505-7556Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
urban Burrito NB640 Merrimon Ave. Asheville251-1921urbanburrito.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer
urban Burrito EB129 Bleachery Blvd. Asheville298-9802urbanburrito.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer
P i z z A
acropolis pizza S140 Airport Road Suite G, Arden684-5737acropolispizza.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
asheville Brewing company D77 Coxe Ave. Asheville255-4077ashevillebrewing.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Weekly
asheville pizza and Brewing company NB675 Merrimon Ave. Asheville254-1281ashevillepizza.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Weekly
athens pizza E11 Patton Cove Road, Swannanoa686-0802athenspizzanow.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
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Barley’s taproom & pizzeria DB42 Biltmore Ave. Asheville255-0504barleystaproom.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & WineLive Shows: Several times a week
Blue mountain pizza café NB55 N. Main St. Weaverville658-8777bluemountainpizza.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & WineLive Shows: Several times a week
Brixx wood fired pizza S30 Town Square Blvd. Suite 140, Asheville654-0046brixxpizza.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
chow time E2334 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa686-1986chowtimetogo.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
cici’s pizza E148 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville298-0010cicispizza.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
cici’s pizza S1829 Hendersonville Road, Asheville274-1979cicispizza.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
circle in the square NB640 Merrimon Ave. Asheville254-5442circleinthesquarepizza.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
circle in the square DB12 Biltmore Ave. Asheville225-5552circleinthesquarepizza.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
digable pizza W794 Haywood Road, Asheville255-8586digablepizza.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer
favilla’s new york pizza W1093 Patton Ave. Asheville225-3032Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
frank’s roman pizza E90 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville298-5855franksromanpizza.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
frank’s roman pizza W339 Sardis Road, Asheville667-0225franksromanpizza.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
fresh wood fired pizza & pasta EA100 S. Ridgeway Ave. Black Mountain669-6999freshwoodfiredpizza.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
iannucci’s pizzeria & italian restaurant S1981 Hendersonville Road, Asheville684-5050iannuccis.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
iannucci’s pizzeria & italian restaurant H1508 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville684-5050iannuccis.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
marco’s pizzeria SB1854 Hendersonville Road, Asheville277-0004marcos-pizzeria.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
marco’s pizzeria NB946 Merrimon Ave. Asheville285-0709marcos-pizzeria.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
mellow mushroom DB50 Broadway St. Asheville236-9800mellowmushroom.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
my father’s pizza & pasta EB110 Cherry St. Black Mountain669-4944myfatherspizza.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
papa’s pizza WB429 New Leicester Highway, Asheville285-8700Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
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pro’s italian dining H805 Spartanburg Highway, Hendersonville692-8366Serving: DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
standard pizza company W631 Haywood Road, Asheville255-8122standardpizzacoasheville.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer
trio’s pizzeria W1111 Smokey Park Highway, Candler667-1234Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
west first wood-fired pizza HBA101-B First Ave. Hendersonville693-1080flatrockwoodfired.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
P U B g R U B51 grill NB51 Merrimon Ave. Asheville258-1670Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer
Beef ‘o’ Brady’s family sports pub S2625 Hendersonville Road, Arden684-2295beefobradys.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
the Bier garden DB46 Haywood St. Asheville285-0002ashevillebiergarden.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
cedric’s tavern SABiltmore Estate, Asheville225-1333biltmore.com/visit/food_wine/dining/ cedrics_tavernServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Weekly
charlotte street grill & pub N157 Charlotte St. Asheville253-5348charlottestreetgrill.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
east village grille E1177 Tunnel Road, Asheville299-3743eastvillagegrille.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
fat cat’s Billiards S2345 Hendersonville Road, Arden651-0555Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
fred’s speakeasy south D2310-B Hendersonville Road, Arden684-2646twitter.com/fredsparksideServing: DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
hannah flanagan’s pub D27 Biltmore Ave. Asheville252-1922Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
holland’s grill E1078 Tunnel Road, Asheville298-8780Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
Jack of hearts NB10 S. Main St. Weaverville645-2700jackofheartspub.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Weekly
Jack of the wood DBA95 Patton Ave. Asheville252-5445jackofthewood.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
mack kells pub & grill E160 Tunnel Road, Asheville253-8805myspace.com/mackkellsServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
the original hannah flanagan’s pub and eatery H300 N. Main St. Hendersonville696-1665theoriginalhannahflanagans.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
scully’s Bar and grille D13 Walnut St. Asheville251-8880scullysasheville.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
thirsty monk downtown DB92 Patton Ave. Asheville254-5470monkpub.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Beer
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thirsty monk south S20 Gala Lane, Asheville505-4564monkpub.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Beer
tipping point tavern and Brewery 190 Main St. Waynesville246-9230tippingpointtavern.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
tolliver’s crossing W733 Haywood Road, Asheville505-2129tolliverscrossing.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
westville pub WA777 Haywood Road, Asheville225-9782westvillepub.comServing: Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
S A N D W i C H E S
alykat H635 Spartanburg Highway, Hendersonville697-0311Serving: LunchDrinks: No alcohol
Blue sky café S3987 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher684-1247iloveblueskycafe.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
charley’s grilled subs E3 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville296-1535charleys.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
doghouse & dairy Bar E2372 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa686-3995Serving: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
firehouse subs E105B Riverhills Road, Asheville299-7552firehousesubs.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
firehouse subs S100 Julian Lane, Suite 150, Arden681-0850firehousesubs.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
firehouse subs H825 Spartanburg Highway, Hendersonville697-8344firehousesubs.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
frank’s new york deli S2145 Hendersonville Road, Arden687-7474Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
fuddruckers N130 Charlotte St. Asheville254-2161fuddruckers.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer
hi fi coffee Bar & café DDowntown Market, 45 S. French Broad Ave. Asheville255-8858downtownmarketasheville.netDrinks: No alcohol
Jackson underground café D22 S. Pack Square, Ste. LL100, Asheville255-8585jacksonundergroundcafe.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
Jason’s deli W5 Westgate Parkway Ste. 100, Asheville252-7006jasonsdeli.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
Jersey mike’s subs EB104-A River Hills Road, Asheville298-6453jerseymikes.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
Jersey mike’s subs SB1550 Hendersonville Road, Asheville277-1514jerseymikes.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
Jersey mike’s subs SB300 Airport Road, Arden684-4266jerseymikes.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
Jersey mike’s subs WB1341 Parkwood Road, Asheville271-4612jerseymikes.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
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Jersey mike’s subs NB674 Merrimon Ave. Asheville255-5551jerseymikes.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
Jersey mike’s subs DB200-B College St. Asheville252-7980jerseymikes.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
Jimmy John’s DB5 Biltmore Ave. Asheville505-8020jimmyjohns.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
Julian’s gourmet sandwiches S1 Boston Way, Asheville505-1624avl.mx/f2Serving: LunchDrinks: No alcohol
lenny’s sub shop S645 Biltmore Ave. Asheville350-1338lennys.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
loretta’s café D114 N. Lexington Ave. Asheville253-3747lorettascafe.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
louise’s kitchen E115 Black Mountain Ave. Black Mountain357-8088louisesblackmtn.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / BrunchDrinks: Beer & Wine
nick’s sandwiches and subs S3094-A Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville252-9335Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
old school subs & salads S63 Brook St. #9, Asheville215-5603oldschoolsubsandsalads.comServing: LunchDrinks: No alcohol
one stop deli and Bar D55 College St. Asheville230-7777ashevillemusichall.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
panera Bread S1843 Hendersonville Road, Asheville277-4042panerabread.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
pineapple Jack’s WB643B Haywood Road, Asheville253-8860Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
Quiznos W301 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville665-2562quiznos.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
rev it up! sandwich shop W5 Regent Park Blvd.505-8555revitupsandwichshop.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer
roman’s DBA75-A Haywood St. Asheville505-1552romanstakeout.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
the sandwich company D1 W. Pack Square Suite G-110, Asheville210-8130Serving: LunchDrinks: No alcohol
soda fountain at woolworth walk D25 Haywood St. Asheville254-9234woolworthwalk.com/ soda_fountain.phpServing: LunchDrinks: No alcohol
three chopt sandwich shoppe H103 E. 3rd Ave. Hendersonville692-0228Serving: LunchDrinks: No alcohol
two guys olde style hoagies NB132 Charlotte St. Asheville254-9955twoguyshoagies.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
viva deli WB625 Haywood Road, Asheville575-2055vivadeli.bizServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
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SEAFOOD & STEAk
Blue water seafood NBA94 Charlotte St. Asheville253-2080bluewaterseafood.netServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
Blue water seafood and wine market HA532 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville697-0503bluewaterseafood.netServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Wine
Bonefish grill EB105-C River Hills Road, Asheville298-6530bonefishgrill.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
chop house asheville downtown D22 Woodfin St. Asheville253-1851chophouseasheville.comServing: Breakfast / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
coach house seafood & steak restaurant E508 W. State St. Black Mountain669-4223Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
fisherman’s Quarters ii W1445 Patton Ave. Asheville285-0940Serving: DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
harbor inn seafood S880 Brevard Road, Asheville665-9940harborinnseafood.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
lobster trap DBA35 Patton Ave. Asheville350-0505thelobstertrap.bizServing: DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
lone star steakhouse S341 Rockwood Road, Arden684-5506lonestarsteakhouse.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
longhorn steakhouse E3 Restaurant Court, Asheville225-2838longhornsteakhouse.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
magnolia’s raw Bar & grille D26 E. Walnut St. Asheville251-5211magnoliasasheville.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
red lobster E139 Tunnel Road, Asheville350-7773redlobster.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
ruth’s chris E26 All Souls Cresent, Asheville3986200ruthschris.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
sunset terrace NBGrove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave. Asheville(800) 438-5800groveparkinn.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
S O U T H E R N
the Blackbird EBA10 E. Market St. Black Mountain669-5556theblackbirdrestaurant.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
carmel’s restaurant and Bar DA1 Page Ave. Suite 129, Asheville252-8730carmelsofasheville.comServing: Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
corner kitchen SA3 Boston Way, Asheville274-2439thecornerkitchen.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Beer & Wine
early girl eatery DBA8 Wall St. Asheville259-9292earlygirleatery.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
mayfel’s D22 College St. Asheville252-8840mayfels.netServing: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
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mr. frog’s soul and creole D42 S. Market St. AshevilleServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
red rocker inn E136 N. Daugherty St. Black Mountain669-5991redrockerinn.comServing: Breakfast / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
roux S43 Town Square Blvd. Asheville209-2715rouxasheville.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Beer & Wine
tomato Jam café SA379 Biltmore Ave. Asheville253-0570tomatojamcafe.comServing: Breakfast / LunchDrinks: No alcohol
tupelo honey café DA12 College St. Asheville255-4863tupelohoneycafe.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
tupelo honey café south SA1829 Hendersonville Road, Asheville505-7676tupelohoneycafe.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
S W E E T T R E AT Sthe chocolate fetish DBA36 Haywood St. Asheville258-2353chocolatefetish.comDrinks: No alcohol
chocolate gems D25 Broadway St. Asheville505-8596chocgems.comServing: SnacksDrinks: No alcohol
cintom’s frozen custard S3080 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville274-5853cintoms.comDrinks: No alcohol
cold stone creamery E129 Bleachery Blvd. Asheville296-0004coldstonecreamery.comDrinks: No alcohol
cold stone creamery - rocky mountain chocolate factory S30 Town Square Blvd. #150, Asheville650-3013coldstonecreamery.com/ rockymountainchocolatefactory.comDrinks: No alcohol
dairy king E405 W. State St. Black Mountain669-8384Drinks: No alcohol
french Broad chocolate lounge DB10 S. Lexington Ave. Asheville252-4181frenchbroadchocolates.comDrinks: Beer & Wine
the hop ice cream café NB640 Merrimon Ave. Suite 103, Asheville254-2224thehopicecreamcafe.comDrinks: No alcoholLive Shows: Weekly
the hop west WB721 Haywood Road, Asheville252-5155thehopicecreamcafe.comDrinks: No alcoholLive Shows: Weekly
kilwin’s chocolates, fudge and ice cream DB26 Battery Park Ave. Asheville252-2639kilwins.comDrinks: No alcohol
kilwin’s chocolates, fudge and ice cream EB116 W. State St. Black Mountain669-6119kilwins.comDrinks: No alcohol
marble slab creamery DB14 Biltmore Ave. Asheville225-5579marbleslab.comDrinks: No alcohol
nutz about fudge D1 Page Ave. Grove Arcade, Asheville230-1165nutzaboutfudge.comDrinks: No alcohol
short street cakes W225 Haywood Road, Asheville505-4822shortstreetcakes.comDrinks: No alcohol
take the cake DBy special order, Asheville712-3157takethecakeasheville.comServing: SnacksDrinks: No alcohol
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ultimate ice cream EBA1070 Tunnel Road, Asheville296-1234on.fb.me/ek4PtTDrinks: No alcohol
ultimate ice cream DBA195 Charlotte St. Asheville258-1515on.fb.me/ek4PtTDrinks: No alcohol
world’s Best carrot cake (highcliffe Bakery)175 Weaverville Highway, Suite V658-2738worldsbestcarrotcake.com
T H A i
little Bee thai S3101 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville681-0710littlebeethai.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
noi’s thai kitchen NB535 Merrimon Ave. Asheville251-1960Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
suwana’s thai orchid restaurant DB11 Broadway St. Asheville281-8151suwanathaiorchid.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
tamarind S330 Rockwood Road #112, Arden654-0988eattamarindthai.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
thai Basil DB1 Page Ave. #151, Asheville258-0036thaibasilnc.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
thai Basil EB227 W. State St. Black Mountain664-4322thaibasilnc.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
thai citrus restaurant N100 Stone Ridge Blvd. Asheville771-4779thaicitrus.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
thai cuisine express W1438 Patton Ave. Asheville225-6082Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
thai spice H220 S. King St. Hendersonville693-7323thaispicenc.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
wanpen thai restaurant S2292 Hendersonville Road, Arden684-2777Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
V E g E TA R i A NBlue mountain deli/ hendersonville community co-op HA715 S Grove St. Hendersonville693-0505hendersonville.coopServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
firestorm café & Books D48 Commerce St. Asheville255-8115firestormcafe.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcoholLive Shows: Several times a week
the green light café DA18 N. Lexington Ave. Asheville250-3800greenlightcafe.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcoholLive Shows: Several times a week
laughing seed café DBA40 Wall St. Asheville252-3445laughingseed.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
plant restaurant NB165 Merrimon Ave. Asheville258-7500plantisfood.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
rosetta’s kitchen DBA116 N. Lexington Ave. Asheville232-0738rosettaskitchen.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
veg heads N705 Merrimon Ave. Asheville505-8540vegheadsdrivethru.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
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B A R S5 walnut wine Bar DB5 Walnut St. Asheville253-25935walnut.comServing: SnacksDrinks: Beer & Wine
arcade asheville DB130 College St. Asheville258-1400arcadeasheville.comServing: SnacksDrinks: Full Bar
the asheville public W175 Clingman Ave. Asheville505-1720theashevillepublic.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
asheville yacht club D87 Patton Ave. Asheville255-TIKI ashevilleyachtclub.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
athena's club D14 College St. Asheville252-2456myspace.com/madrasathenaDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
avenue m N791 Merrimon Ave. Asheville350-8181avenuemavl.comServing: Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
the Bar of soap N333 Merrimon Ave. Asheville255-7710Serving: SnacksDrinks: Beer
Barley's taproom & pizzeria DB42 Biltmore Ave. Asheville255-0504barleystaproom.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & WineLive Shows: Several times a week
Battery park Book exchange & champagne Bar DB1 Page Ave. Grove Arcade, Asheville252-0020batteryparkbookexchange.comServing: SnacksDrinks: Wine
Beef ‘o’ Brady’s family sports pub S2625 Hendersonville Road, Arden684-2295beefobradys.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
the Bier garden DB46 Haywood St. Asheville285-0002ashevillebiergarden.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
Nourish and Flourish juice bar on Depot Street
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LIVE MUSIC.
GREAT FOOD.
FULL BAR.
COLD BEER.
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Black mountain ale house E117-C Cherry St. Black Mountain669-9090blackmountainalehouse.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
the Blue note grille H114 N. Main St. Hendersonvillethebluenoterestaurant.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
BoBo gallery D22 N. Lexington Ave. Asheville254-3426bobogallery.comDrinks: Beer & WineLive Shows: Every night
Bogarts restaurant & tavern B303 S. Main St. Waynesville452-1313bogartswaynesville.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: No alcohol
Boiler room D11 Grove St. Asheville505-1612myspace.com/ashevilleundergroundDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
Broadway's DB120 N. Lexington Ave. Asheville285-0400Drinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
Burgermeister’s kitchen & tap WB697-A Haywood Road, Asheville225-2920burgermeisters.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
the Bywater NB796 Riverside Drive, Asheville232-6967bywaterbar.comDrinks: Full Bar
cedric's tavern at the Biltmore estate SABiltmore Estate, Asheville225-1333biltmore.com/visit/food_wine/ dining/cedrics_tavernServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Weekly
charlotte street grill & pub N157 Charlotte St. Asheville253-5348charlottestreetgrill.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
chef mo's restaurant & Bar S900 Hendersonville Road, Suite 201, Asheville274-3533chefmo.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
cinjades D22 N. Market St. Asheville254-0835cinjades.comDrinks: Full Bar
city Billiards D124 College St. Asheville575-2266citybilliardsavl.comDrinks: Full Bar
club hairspray DB38 N. French Broad Ave. Asheville258-2027clubhairspray.comDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
club xcapades W99 New Leicester Highway, Asheville258-9652clubxcapades.comDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Every night
coach house seafood & steak restaurant E508 W. State St. Black Mountain669-4223Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
desoto lounge WB504 Haywood Road, Asheville255-1109desotolounge.comServing: Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
east village grille E1177 Tunnel Road, Asheville299-3743eastvillagegrille.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
elaine's piano Bar NGrove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave. Asheville252-2711, ext. 7095groveparkinn.comDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
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SUNAll You Can Eat Breakfast
All Day, $1 Off Bloody Marys & Mimosas
MONOpen Mic Night
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TUES Shrimp & Grits
$1 Off Rum Blues Jam
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777 Haywood Road in West Asheville(828) 225-9782
www.westvillepub.comOpen 11:30am–2am, Daily • Serving Food 11:30am–11:30pm
Late Night Menu until 1am on weekends
27, Count ‘em, 27 brews on tap • Wines • Full BarAward-winning wings, grill favorites, freshly made salads & sandwichesInspired American Cuisine at West Asheville’s Original Neighborhood Pub
THURSHeadline Music
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FRITrivia 9 pm
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eleven on grove D11 Grove St. Asheville505-1612elevenongrove.comDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Weekly
emerald lounge D112 N. Lexington Ave. Asheville232-4372emeraldlounge.comDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
frankie Bones restaurant & lounge S2 Gerber Road, Suite 101, Asheville274-7111frankiebonesrestaurant.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
frazier’s tavern N389 Merrimon Ave.Asheville258-9828facebook.com/FraziersTavernFull bar
fred's speakeasy south D2310-B Hendersonville Road, Arden684-2646twitter.com/fredsparksideServing: DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
the garage at Biltmore D101 Fairview Road Suite B, Asheville505-2663thegarageatbiltmore.comDrinks: BeerLive Shows: Several times a week
the get down WB1045 Haywood Road, Asheville505-8388getdownasheville.comDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
the great hall Bar NGrove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave. Asheville252-2711groveparkinn.comDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
the grey eagle W185 Clingman Ave. Asheville232-5800thegreyeagle.comDrinks: Beer & WineLive Shows: Several times a week
the hangar at clarion inn S550 Airport Road, Fletcher684-1213Drinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
hannah flanagan's pub D27 Biltmore Ave. Asheville252-1922Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
haywood lounge W590 Haywood Road, Asheville232-4938Drinks: Full Bar
holland’s grill E1078 Tunnel Road, Asheville298-8780Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
Jack of hearts NB10 S. Main St. Weaverville645-2700jackofheartspub.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Weekly
Jack of the wood DBA95 Patton Ave. Asheville252-5445jackofthewood.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
lobster trap DBA35 Patton Ave. Asheville350-0505thelobstertrap.bizServing: DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
maggie B's wine Bar N113 N. Main St. Weaverville645-1111maggiebswine.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Wine
the magnetic field W372 Depot St. Suite 50, Asheville275-4003themagneticfield.comServing: Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
magnolia lounge NGrove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave. Asheville252-2711groveparkinn.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
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magnolia’s raw Bar & grille D26 E. Walnut St. Asheville251-5211magnoliasasheville.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
the market place DA20 Wall St. Asheville252-4162marketplace-restaurant.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
olive or twist D81 Broadway St. Asheville254-0555oliveortwist.netServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
one fifty one Boutique Bar DHotel Indigo, 151 Haywood St. Asheville239-0239ashevillehotellodgingdowntown.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
one stop deli and Bar D55 College St. Asheville230-7777ashevillemusichall.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
the orange peel D101 Biltmore Ave. Asheville225-5851theorangepeel.netDrinks: Beer & WineLive Shows: Every night
the original hannah flanagan's pub and eatery H300 N. Main St. Hendersonville696-1665theoriginalhannahflanagans.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
pack's tavern DB20 S. Spruce St. Asheville225-6944packstavern.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
posana café DBA1 Biltmore Ave. Asheville505-3969posanacafe.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
the prospect D11 Buxton Ave. Asheville505-0766Drinks: Full Bar
pulp DThe Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave. Asheville225-5851theorangepeel.netDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
rankin vault cocktail lounge DB7 Rankin Ave. Asheville254-4993rankinvault.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
the recovery room S550 Airport Road, Fletcher684-1213Serving: DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
red stag grill SAGrand Bohemian Hotel, 11 Boston Way, Asheville398-5600bohemianhotelasheville.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
root Bar number one E1410 Tunnel Road, Asheville299-7597rootbarnumberone.comDrinks: BeerLive Shows: Several times a week
ruby’s italian smokehouse E8 Beverly Road, Asheville299-3511rubysbbqshack.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Weekly
santé wine Bar and taproom DB1 Page Ave. Suite 152, Asheville254-8188santewinebar.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
sazerac DB29 Broadway St. Asheville376-0031Serving: DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
scandals nightclub DB11 Grove St. Asheville252-2838scandalsnightclub.netDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
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scully’s Bar and grille D13 Walnut St. Asheville251-8880scullysasheville.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
shovelhead saloon E2898 U.S. Highway 70, Black Mountain669-9541Drinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
sky Bar DB18 Battery Park Ave. Asheville225-6998Serving: SnacksDrinks: Full Bar
smokey’s after dark DB18 Broadway St. Asheville253-2155Drinks: Full Bar
the southern kitchen & Bar DB41 Lexington Ave. Asheville251-1777southernkitchenandbar.comServing: Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full Bar
storm rhum Bar and Bistro D125 S. Lexington Ave. Asheville505-8560stormasheville.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
tallgary's cantina D4 College St. Asheville232-0809tallgarys.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
thirsty monk downtown DB92 Patton Ave. Asheville254-5470monkpub.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Beer
tipping point tavern and Brewery 190 Main St. Waynesville246-9230tippingpointtavern.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
tolliver’s crossing W733 Haywood Road, Asheville505-2129tolliverscrossing.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
trail head restaurant and Bar E207 W. State St. Black Mountain357-5656Serving: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
treasure club D520 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville298-1400thetreasureclub.comDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
tressa's downtown Jazz & Blues D28 Broadway St. Asheville254-7072tressas.comDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
universal Joint WB784 Haywood Road, Asheville505-7262ujointbar.com/asheville.htmlServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
village wayside Bar and grill S30 Lodge St. Asheville277-4121villagewayside.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
vincenzo's ristorante and Bistro D10 N. Market St. Asheville254-4698vincenzos.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Every night
west asheville lounge and kitchen W401 Haywood Road, Asheville505-7929walkavl.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full Bar
westville pub WA777 Haywood Road, Asheville225-9782westvillepub.comServing: Lunch / Dinner / BrunchDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
white horse Black mountain E105-C Montreat Road, Black Mountain669-0816whitehorseblackmountain.comDrinks: Beer & WineLive Shows: Several times a week
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wild wing café DB161 Biltmore Ave. Asheville253-3066wildwingcafe.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
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altamont Brewing company W1042 Haywood Road, Asheville575-2400altamontbrewingcompany.comDrinks: BeerLive Shows: Several times a week
asheville Brewing company D77 Coxe Ave. Asheville255-4077ashevillebrewing.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Weekly
asheville pizza and Brewing company NB675 Merrimon Ave. Asheville254-1281ashevillepizza.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Weekly
catawba valley Brewing company 212 South Green St. Morganton828-430-6883catawbavalleybrewingcompany.comServing: SnacksDrinks: Beer
craggie Brewing company D197 Hilliard Ave. Asheville254-0360craggiebrewingco.comDrinks: BeerLive Shows: Weekly
french Broad Brewery & tasting room S101 Fairview Road, Asheville277-0222frenchbroadbrewery.comDrinks: BeerLive Shows: Several times a week
frog level Brewing company 56 Commerce St. Waynesville454-5664foglevelbrewing.comDrinks: Beer
green man Brewery tasting room D23 Buxton Ave. Asheville252-5502greenmanbrewery.comServing: SnacksDrinks: Beer
headwaters Brewery 130 Frazier St. Suite 7, Waynesville246-0602headwatersbrewingco.comDrinks: Beer
heinzelmännchen Brewery B545 Mill St. Sylva631-4466yourgnometownbrewery.comDrinks: Beer
highland Brewing company EB12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville299-3370highlandbrewing.comDrinks: BeerLive Shows: Several times a week
lexington avenue Brewery DBA39 N. Lexington Ave. Asheville252-0212lexavebrew.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
nantahala Brewing company 61 Depot St. Bryson City828-488-2337nantahalabrewing.wordpress.comDrinks: Beer
olde hickory Brewery 2 Third St. Hickory828-322-1422oldehickorybrewery.comServing: SnacksDrinks: Beer
oyster house Brewing at lobster trap DBA35 Patton Ave. Asheville350-0505thelobstertrap.bizServing: DinnerDrinks: Full BarLive Shows: Several times a week
pisgah Brewing company EB150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain669-0190pisgahbrewing.comDrinks: BeerLive Shows: Several times a week
thirsty monk south S1836 Hendersonville Road, Asheville505-4564monkpub.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Beer
wedge Brewing company WB125-B Roberts St. Asheville505-2792wedgebrewing.comDrinks: Beer
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S P i R i T Sappalachian vintner S745 Biltmore Ave. Suite 121, Asheville505-7500appalachianvintner.comDrinks: Beer & Wine
the artisan gourmet market/coffee & wine Bar E2 E. Market St. Black Mountain357-5500artisangourmetmarket.comServing: Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
asheville wine market D65 Biltmore Ave. Asheville253-0060ashevillewine.comDrinks: Beer & Wine
Bruisin’ ales D66 Broadway St. Asheville252-8999bruisin-ales.comDrinks: Beer
falderal winery131 Third Ave. West, Hendersonville693-7676falderalwinery.comDrinks: Wine
hops & vines W797 Haywood Road, suite 100, Asheville252-5275hopsandvines.netDrinks: Beer & Wine
maggie B’s wine Bar N113 N. Main St. Weaverville645-1111maggiebswine.comServing: Lunch / DinnerDrinks: Wine
the merry wine market E108 W. State St. Black Mountain669-9050themerrywinemarket.comDrinks: Beer & Wine
santé wine Bar and taproom DB1 Page Ave. Suite 152, Asheville254-8188santewinebar.comServing: DinnerDrinks: Beer & Wine
vaso de vino S75 Long Shoals Road, Asheville687-3838vasodevino.comDrinks: Beer & WineLive Shows: Weekly
vino vino wine market N178 Merrimon Ave. Asheville658-WINE (9463)vinovinowines.comDrinks: Wine
the weinhaus D86 Patton Ave. Asheville254-6453weinhaus.comDrinks: Beer & Wine
wine emporium S422 Airport Road, Arden687-8028Drinks: Beer & Wine
the wine guy N555 Merrimon Ave. Asheville254-6500theashevillewineguy.comDrinks: Beer & Wine
the wine guy S1200 Hendersonville Road, Asheville277-1120theashevillewineguy.comDrinks: Beer & Wine
the wine studio of asheville N169 Charlotte St. Asheville255-5955winestudioasheville.comDrinks: Wine
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reSTAurANT & bAr INDeXpAgE nuMbER COLORS REfER TO:Black = listing location • REd = AdVERTISEMEnT
5 Walnut Wine Bar.............................................31, 8212 Bones Smokehouse .......................................30, 6212 Bones South .......................................................6251 Grill ...................................................................76131 Main Restaurant ...............................................54Acropolis Pizza ........................................................74A Day In The Country’s Café on the Veranda .............62The Admiral .............................................................67Allstars Sports Bar and Grill ......................................54Altamont Brewing Company .....................................89Alykat .....................................................................77Amazing Savings .....................................................69Angelo's Family Restaurant ......................................54Annie’s Bakery Retail Store and Café ........................61Apollo Flame Bistro & Pizza ...............................23, 72Appalachian Vintner .................................................90Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar .......................54Arcade Asheville ......................................................82Artisan Catering & Deli.............................................64The Artisan Gourmet Market/Coffee & Wine Bar .......90Asaka Japanese Cuisine ...........................................71Asheville Brewing Company ...............................74, 89Asheville Coffee Roasters .........................................62Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company ..........67, 74, 82The Asheville Public .....................................11, 66, 82Asheville Wine Market .............................................90Asheville Yacht Club .......................................7, 64, 82Asian Grill .........................................................60, 96Asian on the Go .......................................................60Asiana Grand Buffet - South .....................................61Athena’s Club...........................................................82Athens Pizza ............................................................74Athens Restaurant ...................................................72Athenian Bistro ........................................................54Atlanta Bread Company ...........................................62Avenue M ....................................................54, 82, 90Avery’s Hot Dogs .....................................................68Baba’s Kitchen .......................................................66Bandidos Burritos ....................................................72Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria ..............................75, 83The Bar of Soap .......................................................82Battery Park Book Exchange
& Champagne Bar ........................................62, 82BattleCat Coffee.......................................................62The Bavarian Restaurant and Biergarten ..................69Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Family Sports Pub .....................76, 82Bellagio Bistro .........................................................70Berliner Kindl German Restaurant ............................69The Bier Garden ................................................76, 83Big J’s Bubba-Q .......................................................62Biltmore Catering ....................................................64The Biltmore Coffee Company .............................35,54Biltmore Coffee Traders............................................62Binion’s Roadhouse ..................................................54Birdhouse Café and Sweetshop .................................62Bistro 1896 .............................................................56Bistro at Biltmore Estate .....................................51 ,67Black Bear Coffee Co. ..............................................63The Blackbird ..........................................................79Black-Eyed Susan Catering .......................................64The Black Forest Restaurant .....................................69
Black Mountain Ale House ..................................56, 84Black Mountain Bakery ............................................61Black Mountain Bistro ..............................................56Blue Mountain Deli/
Hendersonville Community Co-Op ......................81Black Mountain Pizza Café .......................................75The Blue Note Grille ...........................................56, 84The Blue Ridge Dining Room ....................................56Blue Sky Café ..........................................................77Blue Water Seafood .................................................79Blue Water Seafood and Wine Market ......................79BoBo Gallery ...........................................................84Boca Café ................................................................72Bogarts Restaurant & Tavern ..............................56, 84Boiler Room ............................................................84Bonefish Grill ..........................................................79Boston Market .........................................................56Bouchon ..................................................................69The Breakfast Shoppe ..............................................56Brioso Fresh Pasta ...................................................70Brixx Wood Fired Pizza ............................................75Broadway's .............................................................84Brown Bag Gourmet ................................................64Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery .........................................61Bruisin’ Ales ............................................................90Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar .................................56Burco Printing .........................................................57Burgermeister’s Kitchen & Tap ............................56, 84Burgerworx ........................................................ 2, 56The Bywater ............................................................84Cafe Azalea .......................................................11, 56Café Calabria ...........................................................70Cafe Ello ............................................................10, 63Carmel’s Restaurant and Bar ................................2, 79Carolina Cinemas .....................................................67Carrabba’s Italian Grill .............................................70Casa Torres Mexican Restaurant ...............................73Catawba Valley Brewing Company ............................89Ceci’s Culinary Tour ..................................................68Cedric's Tavern ............................................31, 76, 84Celebrity's Hotdogs ..................................................56Celine and Company Catering ...................................64Chai Pani .................................................................70Champa Sushi & Thai ...............................................61Chapala Mexican Restaurant ....................................73Chapala ...................................................................73Charley’s Grilled Subs...............................................77Charlotte Street Grill & Pub ................................76, 84Cheddar’s Casual Café ..............................................56Chef Michael’s Catering ............................................64Chef Mo's Restaurant & Bar ...............................66, 84Chef’s Table ...........................................................66Chelsea’s & The Village Tea Room .............................63Chili's Grill & Bar .....................................................56China Buffet ............................................................65China Garden ..........................................................65China Wok ...............................................................65The Chocolate Fetish ................................................80Chocolate Gems .......................................................80Chop House Asheville Downtown ..............................79Chop Shop Butchery .................................................69
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Chorizo ...................................................................72Chow Time ...............................................................75Cici’s Pizza ...............................................................75Cinebarre ..........................................................31, 67Cinjades ..................................................................84Cinnamon Kitchen Indian Cuisine ..............................70CinTom’s Frozen Custard ...........................................80Circle in the Square ..................................................75City Bakery Café................................................41, 61City Billiards ............................................................84City Mug .................................................................63Clingman Café .........................................................63Club Hairspray .........................................................84Club Xcapades .........................................................84Coach House Seafood & Steak Restaurant ...........79, 84Cocula Mexican Restaurant ......................................73Cold Stone Creamery ...............................................80Colorful Palate .........................................................64Corner Grill .............................................................56Corner Kitchen ...................................................15, 79Corner Stone Restaurant ..........................................56Country Kitchen .......................................................66Craggie Brewing Company .......................................89Creatures Café .........................................................63Crêperie Bouchon ....................................................69CruiZers ..................................................................56Cucina 24 ..........................................................45, 70Cúrate ...............................................................25, 66Dairy King ...............................................................80D & D Restaurant.....................................................56Deerpark Restaurant .........................................45, 56Desoto Lounge ...................................................56, 84Digable Pizza ..........................................................75The Dining Room (Inn on Biltmore Estate) ..........43 ,67Dobrá Tea ...............................................................63Doc Chey’s Noodle House .........................................61Doghouse & Dairy Bar .............................................77Dolores y Jose Mexican Restaurant ...........................73Donatelli Bakery and Café .................................43, 61Double D’s Coffee and Desserts ................................63Dragon China ..........................................................65Dripolator Coffeehouse ............................................63Dripolator Coffeehouse, Asheville .............................63Dynamite Roasting Co. .............................................63Early Girl Eatery ......................................................79Earth Fare ...............................................................69East Village Grille ...............................................76, 84Eatbox ....................................................................68Eddie Spaghetti........................................................70Edna’s of Asheville ...................................................63Elaine's Piano Bar ...................................................84El Chapala ...............................................................73El Charro Mexican Restaurant ..................................73Eleven on Grove ......................................................86El Kimchi .................................................................68El Mariachi ..............................................................72El Paraiso Mexican Grill ...........................................73El Paso Mexican Restaurant......................................73El Que Pasa .............................................................73El Rebozo ................................................................73Emerald Lounge ......................................................86Euromarket .............................................................69Everyday Gourmet ...................................................65Fairview Tavern .......................................................58Falderal Winery .......................................................90Fat Cat’s Billiards .....................................................76Fatz Café .................................................................58Favilla’s New York Pizza ...........................................75Fig Bistro .................................................................69Filo Pastries .............................................................61Firehouse Subs ........................................................77
Fireside Restaurant and Pancake Inn ........................58Firestorm Café & Books .....................................19, 81Fisherman’s Quarters II ............................................79Five Guys Burgers and Fries .....................................58Five Points Restaurant .............................................66Flat Rock Village Bakery ..........................................61Flight Wood Grille & Wine Bar ..................................67Flying Falafel Brothers ...........................................68Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge ...................58, 86Frank’s New York Deli ..............................................77Frank’s Roman Pizza ...............................................75Frazier’s Tavern .......................................................86Fred's Speakeasy - South ...................................76, 86French Broad Brewery & Tasting Room .....................89French Broad Chocolate Lounge ..........................42, 80French Broad Food Co-op .........................................69French Fryz .............................................................58Fresh Market ...........................................................70Fresh Quarter Produce .............................................70Fresh Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta ...............................75Frog Level Brewing Company .................................89Fuddruckers ............................................................77The Garage at Biltmore ............................................86The Get Down ..........................................................86Glass Onion .............................................................70The Gourmet Chip Company .....................................58Granny’s Kitchen......................................................66The Great Hall Bar at the Grove Park Inn..................86Great Wall Restaurant ..............................................65The Green Light Café ...............................................81Greenlife Grocery Whole Foods ................................70Green Man Brewery Tasting Room ............................89Green Sage Coffeehouse & Café ...............................58Green Tea Sushi Restaurant ......................................71Greg and Andi’s Curbside Coffee ...............................68The Grey Eagle ........................................................86Grove Arcade...........................................................95Grovewood Café ......................................................67Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant ..............................73Gypsy Queen Cuisine ...............................................68The Hangar at Clarion Inn ........................................86Hannah Flanagan's Pub ...............................76, 85, 86Happy Hill Restaurant ..............................................67Harry’s Grill & Piggy’s Ice Cream ..............................58Harbor Inn Seafood .................................................79Haus Heidelberg ......................................................69Havana Restaurant ..................................................64Haywood Lounge .....................................................86Headwaters Brewery ..............................................89Heinzelmannchen Brewery.......................................89Heiwa Shokudo .......................................................71Hickory Tavern ........................................................58Hi Fi Coffee Bar & Café ............................................77Highland Brewing Company .................................4, 89Highway 151 Restaurant .........................................58Historic 7th Avenue Bazaar ......................................47Holland’s Grill ....................................................76, 86HomeGrown Eatery..................................................58The Honeybaked Ham Co. ........................................58The Hop Ice Cream Cafe ...........................................80Hops & Vines ...........................................................90Horizons Dining Room .............................................67Hot Dog King ...........................................................58Hot Dog World .........................................................58Iannucci’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant ....................75Ichiban Steak House ................................................71India Garden ...........................................................70Ingles Market ........................................................70Inn on Church Street ................................................67Izzy’s Coffee Den .....................................................63Izzy’s Coffee Truck .................................................68
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Jack of Hearts .............................................55 ,76, 86Jack of the Wood .........................................55 ,76, 86Jackson Underground Café.......................................77Jason’s Deli .............................................................77Jersey Mike’s Subs .............................................77, 78Jerusalem Garden Café ............................................72Jimmy John’s ..........................................................78J & S Cafeteria ........................................................58Julian’s Gourmet Sandwiches ....................................78The Junction ............................................................58Kathmandu Café ................................................15, 61Kilwin’s Chocolates, Fudge and Ice Cream .................80King’s Chinese Kitchen .............................................65Kosta's Kitchen ........................................................59Kubo’s .....................................................................71La Carreta ...............................................................73La Espija ..................................................................61Las Cazuelas ............................................................73Laughing Seed Café ...........................................55 ,81Laurey’s Catering and Gourmet-to-go .......................65La Zoom ..................................................................51Leicester Family Restaurant ......................................59Lenny’s Sub Shop .....................................................78Lexington Avenue Brewery ..........................59, 83, 89Límones ..................................................................72Little Bee Thai..........................................................81Little Pigs BBQ .........................................................62Lobster Trap ..................................................3, 79, 86The Local Joint ...................................................27 ,67Lon Sen Chinese Restaurant .....................................65Lone Star Steakhouse ..............................................79Longhorn Steakhouse ..............................................79Loretta’s Café ..........................................................78The Lot (food truck food court) ...........................17, 68Louise’s Kitchen .......................................................78The Lowdown...........................................................68Lucky Otter .............................................................72Luella’s Bar-B-Que ...................................................62Mack Kells Pub & Grill..............................................76The Madison Inn and Restaurant ..............................59Maggie B's Wine Bar .........................................86, 90The Magnetic Field .............................................67, 86Magnolia Lounge .....................................................86Magnolia’s Raw Bar & Grille ...............................79, 87Malaprop’s Café .......................................................63Mamacita’s ..............................................................73Mamacita’s Baja Kitchen ....................................10, 73Mama’s Fast Food ....................................................67Marble Slab Creamery .............................................80Marco’s Pizzeria.......................................................75The Market Place .........................................13, 59, 87Marta’s Catering ......................................................65Mayfel’s ..................................................................79Mediterranean Restaurant........................................72Mela Indian Restaurant ......................................25, 70Mellow Mushroom ...................................................75Melt Your Heart .......................................................69The Merry Wine Market ...........................................90Metro China.............................................................66Mexico Lindo Mexican Restaurant.............................73MG Road: The Chai Pani Lounge ...............................70Mikado Japanese Steakhouse ...................................71Mike’s Main Street Grill ............................................59Mirch Masala ...........................................................70Modesto ..................................................................71Moe’s Original Bar B Que .........................................62Moe’s Southwest Grill ...............................................73Moments Coffee Bar ................................................63Monte Vista Hotel ....................................................66Moose Café .............................................................67The Morning Glory Café ...........................................59
Mosaic Café & Coffeehouse ......................................63Mother Earth Produce ........................................45 ,70Mother & Son Bistro & Bakery .................................65Mr. Frog’s Soul and Creole ........................................80My Father’s Pizza & Pasta ........................................75Nachos And Beer .....................................................73Nantahala Brewing Company ...................................89Neo Burrito .............................................................74Neo Cantina ............................................................74Never Blue ..............................................................67New 1 China ............................................................66New Bridge Café ......................................................59New Leicester Grill ...................................................67Nick’s Sandwiches and Subs ......................................78Nine Mile ................................................................64Noi’s Thai Kitchen ....................................................81Nona Mia Ritrovo.....................................................71The Noodle Shop ......................................................66Nourish and Flourish ................................................63Number One China ..................................................66Nutz About Fudge ....................................................80O'Charley's Restaurant & Lounge .............................59Octopus’ Garden ......................................................21Okie Dokies Smokehouse .........................................62Olde Hickory Brewery ..............................................89Old Europe ..............................................................63Old School Subs & Salads .........................................78Old World Bakery ....................................................61Ole’s Guacamoles .....................................................74Olive Garden Italian Restaurant ...............................71Olive or Twist .....................................................59, 87One Fifty One Boutique Bar................................68, 87One Stop Deli and Bar........................................78, 87The Orange Peel ......................................................87Oriental Pavilion ......................................................66The Original Hannah Flanagan’s
Pub and Eatery .............................................76, 87Our Taco Truck .........................................................69Outback Steakhouse ................................................59Over Easy Café ........................................................67Oyster House Brewing at Lobster Trap.......................89Pack’s Tavern...............................................49, 59, 87Palmyra Bistro .........................................................72Pampered Palate .....................................................59Panda Buffet ...........................................................66Panera Bead .....................................................43, 78Papas & Beer ..........................................................74Papa’s Pizza ............................................................75Pasta Fasta ........................................................25, 71Peking East .............................................................66P.F. Chang’s China Bistro ...........................................66Phil’s Bar-B-Que Pit ..................................................62Pho R Us .................................................................61Pho Ya Belly ............................................................69Piazza Restaurant ....................................................71Pineapple Jack’s ......................................................78Pisgah Brewing Company .........................................89Pisgah Inn .........................................................11, 68Plant Restaurant ................................................19, 81Pomodoros Greek and Italian Café ...........................71Poppy’s Kitchen .......................................................59Posana Café ......................................................59, 87Pro’s Italian Dining ..................................................76The Prospect ............................................................87Pulp ........................................................................87Que Sera .................................................................68Quiznos ...................................................................78Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge .............................59, 87The Recovery Room .................................................87Red Lobster .............................................................79Red Radish ..............................................................65
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Red Rocker Inn ........................................................80Red Stag Grill ....................................................68, 87Rejavanation ...........................................................63Restaurant Solace ....................................................68Rev It Up! Sandwich Shop ........................................78Rezaz Restaurant...............................................49, 68Rezaz Enoteca .........................................................66Rise ‘n Shine Café ....................................................59Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack .................................27, 59Roman’s ..................................................................78Root Bar Number One ..............................................87Roots Café and Catering ...........................................65Rosetta’s Kitchen................................................20, 81Roux .......................................................................80Ruby’s Italian Smokehouse ................................62, 87Ruth’s Chris .........................................................9, 79Ryan's Family Steak House ......................................60Saffron Fine Foods ...................................................65Salsa’s .....................................................................72The Sandwich Company ............................................78Santé Wine Bar and Taproom .............................87, 90Sazerac ...................................................................87Scandals Nightclub ...................................................87Scully’s Bar and Grille ........................................76, 88Shogun Buffet .........................................................66Shoji .......................................................................21Shoney's .................................................................60Short Street Cakes ...................................................80Shovelhead Saloon ..................................................88Sinbad Restaurant ...................................................72The Sisters McMullen ................................................61The Sisters McMullen Cupcake Corner .......................61Sky Bar ...................................................................88Smokey’s After Dark ................................................88Soda Fountain at Woolworth Walk ......................17, 78Sogo Fusion .........................................................5, 71Sol y Luna ...............................................................74Sourwood Inn ..........................................................60The Southern Kitchen & Bar ...............................60, 88Spa Café..................................................................64Square One Bistro ....................................................68Stable Café ........................................................57, 60Standard Pizza Company .........................................76State Street BBQ and Catering ..................................62Stone Bowl Korean ..................................................61The Stone House Market ..........................................68Stone Ridge Tavern ..................................................60Stoney Knob Café ....................................................66Storm Rhum Bar and Bistro ..........................29, 68, 88Strada .....................................................................71Straightaway Café ...................................................64Sunny Point Café and Bakery .............................15, 60Sunrise Café/Blackberry Pizza .................................60Sunset Terrace .........................................................79Suwana’s Thai Orchid Restaurant ........................19, 81The Swag...........................................................14, 68Sweet Promises Wedding & Anniversary Cakes ..........65Table .......................................................................68Tacos Jalisco ............................................................74Take the Cake ..........................................................80TallGary's Cantina .............................................74, 88Tamarind .................................................................81Taqueria Con Cuida ..................................................74Taqueria Fast ...........................................................74Tastee Diner ............................................................67Texas Roadhouse Restaurant ....................................60Tequila’s Mexican Grille ............................................74T.G.I. Fridays ...........................................................60Thai Basil ................................................................81Thai Citrus Restaurant ........................................27, 81Thai Cuisine Express .................................................81
Thai Spice ................................................................81Thirsty Monk - Downtown.............................76, 85, 88Thirsty Monk - South ..........................................77, 89Three Chopt Sandwich Shoppe ..................................78Tin Can Pizzeria .......................................................69Tipping Point Tavern and Brewery ....................77, 88Tod’s Tasties & To-Gos ...............................................64Tolliver’s Crossing...............................................77, 88Tomato Cocina Latina ...............................................72Tomato Jam Café .....................................................80Tooley’s Café ...........................................................64Trailhead Restaurant and Bar .......................57, 60, 88Travinia Italian Kitchen ............................................71Treasure Club...........................................................88Tressa's Downtown Jazz & Blues...............................88Trio’s Pizzeria ..........................................................76Trout Lily Market .....................................................70True Confections ......................................................61Tupelo Honey Café ...............................................6, 80Twisted Crêpe ..........................................................60Two Guys Olde Style Hoagies ....................................78Ultimate Ice Cream ..................................................81Umi Japanese Fine Dining ........................................72Universal Joint ..................................................60, 88Urban Burrito ..........................................................74Ursa Minor Coffee Truck ...........................................69Valet Gourmet .........................................................65Vaso de Vino ............................................................90Vanuatu Kava Bar....................................................64Veggie Love .............................................................69Veg Heads ...............................................................81Veg-In-Out...............................................................65The Venue ...............................................................65Veranda Café & Gifts ...............................................64Village Wayside Bar and Grill .............................60, 88Vincenzo’s Ristorante and Bistro ...............................71Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian ...................................71Vino Vino Wine Market.............................................90Viva Deli .................................................................78Waking Life Espresso ...............................................64Wall Street Coffee House and Emporium ...................64Wanpen Thai Restaurant ..........................................81Wasabi ................................................................6, 72Weaverville Milling Company Restaurant ..................60Wedge Brewing Company ........................................89The Weinhaus ..........................................................90Well-Bred Bakery & Café .........................................61West Asheville Lounge and Kitchen ...............51, 60, 88West End Bakery ...............................................41, 62West First Wood-Fired Pizza .....................................76West Village Market And Deli ...................................70Westville Pub ...............................................77, 85, 88White Duck Taco Shop ..............................................72White Horse Black Mountain ....................................88Wild Wing Café ..................................................60, 89Wine Emporium .......................................................90Wing Bean ..............................................................65The Wine Guy ..........................................................90The Wine Studio of Asheville ....................................90Wing Bean ..............................................................65Woody’s Pizza and Hoagies ......................................60World Coffee Café ....................................................64World’s Best Carrot Cake (Highcliffe Bakery) ......41, 81The Writer’s Bistro....................................................68Yao’s ...........................................................................Yoshida Express .......................................................72Zambra ...................................................................66Zen Sushi ................................................................72
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