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EATS & DRINKS Reasons abound to live in or visit Asheville — the mountains, music, cultural attractions and architecture tend to rank high on people’s lists. But more and more, visitors are drawn to Asheville for its food and drinks. With an unparalleled restaurant scene, booming craft beer in-dustry and steadily growing group of local wineries, coffee roast-ers and tea shops, Asheville offers something for almost everyone. Whether you’re looking for a down-home Southern breakfast, a fun place to take the kids for lunch or an edible masterpiece created by an internationally recognized chef, Asheville offers up numerous choices for sating your hunger. This year’s Eats & Drinks guide has information and ideas for enjoying all that Asheville’s thriving, award-winning food-and-drinks scene has to offer. Dig in and enjoy!

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By JACquI CAStLE

Parenting is hard work, and let’s face it, sometimes at the end of a long day mom and dad just don’t feel like cooking. But despite the wealth of top-notch eateries in Asheville, the simple act of taking kids to a restaurant can present unique, stress-inducing challenges. Thankfully, plenty of local dining destinations warmly embrace their littlest customers, whether via a laid-back setting, baskets of toys delivered to the table, child-friendly food items, kids-eat-free specials or a designated play area to keep little ones busy during a wait. Here in Beer City, even many of the local craft brewer-ies welcome children and host family-friendly events throughout the year.

Here are a few of the many area establishments that go the extra mile to make families with children feel right at home:

• There’s a good reason Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co. won the 2014 Mountain Xpress Best of WNC award in the Kid-Friendly Restau-rant category: The Merrimon Avenue eatery’s huge game room; funky, fun décor; brew-and-view movie house and kid-friendly menu make it a one-stop food and entertainment center for families. And the fact that the beer is brewed right on the premises makes it a win-win for parents.

• The Bywater, third-place winner in the 2014 Best of WNC Kid-Friendly Bar category, boasts a rotating array of local food trucks at its waterside site in the River Arts District, making it an ideal place for picnics and outdoor fun.

• Highland Brewing Co. is a well-known East Asheville hangout for many local families. The brewery’s roomy indoor bar area, patio and grassy outdoor music venue provide plenty of safe space for roaming, socializing

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and impromptu games of Frisbee for adults, kids and canines alike. At least one or two food trucks are always on hand to provide a quick bite. The brewery is also in the process of adding a rooftop beer garden.

• Also on the east side of town, Haw Creek’s Creekside Taphouse offers a big outdoor play area, indoor games, cornhole and, of course, the epony-mous stream to keep little ones busy while the adults sip a local brew or order from a menu full of fun munchies, burgers, sandwiches and barbecue.

Among the Asheville restaurants featuring kids-eat-free specials are: • Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian — One free kid’s meal per adult entree all day Sundays

• Mamacita’s — One free kids meal with adult meal and drink Sundays

• Mela Indian Restaurant — One free kid’s meal per adult entree 5:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays

• The Cantina — Kids eat free all day Tuesdays

• Urban Burrito — One free kid’s meal per adult burrito or salad purchase 4 p.m.-close Tuesdays

• Mojo Kitchen and Lounge — One free kid’s meal per adult entree 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays

• Chai Pani — Two free kids meals per adult entree Wednesdays

• Earth Fare — Kids eat free with $5 purchase from the food ser-vice department, 4-8 p.m. Thursdays

• Dough — Kids eat free with purchase of an adult meal Fridays

• Lucky Otter — Kids younger than 4 eat free from the kid’s menu, and older kids can order from the kid’s menu for $1.50, every day

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• Limones offers classic Mex-ican dishes with a modern twist, plus a not-to-miss brunch.

• Primarily set up as a bar, Sovereign Remedies serves farm-to-table European comfort food, sourcing produce from Urban Patchwork Farms, a local, inner-city permaculture farm.

• From James Beard Award-winning chef Jacob Sessoms, Table serves seasonal, farm-to-table new American cuisine using local, Ap-palachian ingredients for a menu that changes daily.

• Craving a cheap lunch or a quick dinner? Mamacita’s, a Mexi-Cali burrito joint, wraps up tacos and burritos at an affordable price while slinging microbrews and mar-garitas for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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• The Admiral, a former dive bar with a high-end kitchen, now boasts nearly a decade of quality (and some James Beard chef nominations) that secures its status as one of Asheville’s premier legacy restaurants.

• King Daddy’s Chicken & Waffle promises myriad styles of fried chicken, plus an array of vegetarian options.

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Despite Asheville’s compact size, its neighborhoods are as distinct and varied as can be — from downtown’s eclectic, urban vibe to West Asheville’s reinvented charm. And naturally, those areas’ neighborhood favorites also run the gamut:

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• The Brew Pump, Asheville’s only gas-station taproom, offers lo-cal brews, a patio and a rotating cast of featured food trucks.

• Down the street, The Double Crown, which looks like something straight out of New Orleans’ Tremé district, offers everything from a $5 bourbon list to Pappy Van Winkle.

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• Hidden in the former diner section of a gas station, The Local Joint in Fairview focuses on comfort foods like Reubens and Cubans and breakfast goodies like huevos ran-cheros and biscuits and gravy.

• The Root Bar may look pretty funky from the street, but its back-yard features a giant sandbox for adults where folks play Root Ball, a game invented by the bar’s founder that’s a mix of horseshoe and bocce.

• In Black Mountain, Foothills Deli & Butchery — identified by its massive neon sign proclaiming, sim-ply, “MEAT” — offers sandwiches and specialty flesh, including house-made hot dogs, sausages and pâtés.

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• Gan Shan Station, opened by chef Patrick O’Cain from Charleston’s esteemed Xiao Bao Biscuit, offers a culinary tour of often-overlooked regional cuisines from Thailand, Vietnam, China, Korea and Japan.

• Taqueria Fast on Weaver-ville Road in Woodfin serves great tacos that are both authen-tic and cheap.

• Neighborhood favorite Ambrozia, near Beaver Lake, offers a farm-to-table, modern American edge: Think duck confit with duck breast meatloaf, or lamb sausage ragout with dumplings, or a lobster-and-chorizo potpie.

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• Biltmore Village’s Fig Bistro focuses primarily on new American and French cuisine, serving up Sun-day brunch, lunch and dinner with a stellar wine list.

• Near the airport, Koreana’s South Korean-focused menu offers classic entrees and banchan — that tasty small-plate array.

• Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack fries up some of Asheville’s best Nashville-style hot chicken, plus cold local beers. Options range from plain to an unusually spicy mild to the absolutely nucle-ar-hot “Mt. Saint Hell No!”

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• Clingman Café, a popular coffee shop and informal eatery, dishes out casual favorites in an art-infused environment.

• All Souls Pizza, a wood-fired pizzeria from the minds behind the oft-praised Farm & Sparrow Bread, slices up artisan Neapolitan-style pies.

• After a beer at The Wedge, slip next door for dinner at The Bull and Beggar, where the Star Chef-award-winning Matt Dawes offers classic French preparations featuring local, Southern ingredients. Looking for fresh seafood, oysters, clams or periwinkles? With a carefully curated raw bar, you’ve come to the right pace.

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By tHoM o’HEARN

There are about 20 craft breweries in Asheville and environs, rang-ing from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.’s sprawling beer paradise in Mills River to Oyster House’s cozy Haywood Road brewpub. But in terms of growth, 2015 has definitely been the year of South Slope.

The boundaries of the South Slope neighborhood, an easy walk south of downtown, are still fuzzy, and sure, maybe Asheville Brewing, Hi-Wire and Wicked Weed aren’t right in the same few blocks as the rest. Still, when you have eight breweries to choose from within a walk-able radius, it’s something special.

Here’s a rundown of what the up-and-coming area has to offer. Mix and match to design your own South Slope brewery crawl:

• Asheville Brewing Co.: There are two locations, but you’ll want to start at the one on Coxe Avenue if you’re planning to hit the Slope. Try one of the brewery’s stellar new specialty beers — from session IPA to spiced porter — or order a Shiva for a taste of one of Asheville’s original IPAs.

• Burial Beer Co.: With a new, larger brewing system, Burial is now officially battling Wicked Weed (see below) for the title of most creative brewery in town. Don’t expect any sours, but do expect just about every-thing else. Thresher, for example, turns the idea of a coffee beer on its head by infusing a light saison with fruity Counter Culture coffee.

• Catawba Brewing Co.: After 15 years in Morganton and a couple more here after adding a temporary tasting room in town, Catawba finally has a bona fide Asheville brewery. Enjoy a beer in the sprawling open-air great hall or head back to the Rickhouse for wood-aged beers and sours.

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• Green Man Brewery: What locals lovingly call Dirty Jack’s will soon sit in the shadow of Green Man’s massive new building on Buxton Avenue. Still, the beers will remain the draw. Expect classic British-inspired styles, like the flagship ESB and an ever-rotating stable of creative specialty beers.

• Hi-Wire Brewing Co.: Asheville’s circus-themed brewery is worth a stop any day of the week. While the company made a name for itself with one of the city’s first craft-brewed lagers, its other offerings — like a crisp brown ale and a wine-barrel-aged IPA — prove that it has range.

• Twin Leaf Brewery: This is one of Asheville’s newest breweries, but you’d never know it from the taproom. From beer yoga to “mutt mingle” pet adoption events, there’s almost always something interesting to pair with a well-made IPA, wit, stout or tripel.

• Wicked Weed Brewing Co. and The Funkatorium: Both the orig-inal Wicked Weed and the new Funkatorium are must-sees on any beer geek itinerary. They’re also some of the best places in town to convert your non-beer-loving friends. Order a sour or two and watch as confusion changes to bliss: Yes, beer can be this interesting.

In 1978, there were only 45 independent brew-eries in the United States. Today, there are more than 2,700, with over 100 in North Carolina—more than two dozen of those in Western North Carolina.

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By JACquI CAStLE

A substandard (or merely ordinary) cup of coffee or tea just isn’t go-ing to cut it in Western North Carolina. Infusion-savvy residents know where to find pu-er tea from Yunnan, “Dereje” heirloom coffee from Ethiopia, a pour-over iced coffee from Sumatra and the best coffee- or teahouse for hunkering down with a book. In part, that’s because nearly every town and neighborhood — and even bicycle-powered pushcarts — give residents and visitors alike their choice of high-grade coffees, teas and tisanes, Asheville also boasts several locally owned and oper-ated roasting companies that bring us the best beans.

Here are a few highlights from the Asheville area:

• Business is buzzing: High Five Coffee Bar will be opening a sec-ond location on Rankin Avenue near the back door of Tops for Shoes in downtown Asheville. Dobra Tea will open its third regional tea shop in West Asheville off Haywood Road. (That’s right, its third: We do love our teas.) And one of the area’s newest shops, The Beehive Coffee Bar, has opened in Arden on Sweeten Creek Road.

• Waking Life Espresso’s flash-brewed iced coffee is being distribut-ed far and wide; look for it in local grocery stores or buy it by the growler at the coffeehouse’s West Asheville location.

• A sampling of our Best of WNC winners for Best All-Around Coffeehouse includes the BattleCat Coffee Bar, Green Sage Café and Izzy’s Coffee Den.

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• Our readers note these establishments as the best coffee/teahouses in which to savor a good read: Dobra Tea, Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar and Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe.

• If you like your beans freshly roasted, try these Best of WNC win-ners and nominees: Dynamite Roasting Co., Bean Werks Coffee and Tea, Mountain City Coffee Roasters, Asheville Coffee Roasters and Mountain Air Roasting.

• ExploreAsheville.com mentions these fan favorites too: The Dripo-lator Coffeehouse, Clingman Café, World Coffee Cafe and Old Europe.

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By GINA SMItH

The slow food movement is alive and thriving in Western North Carolina, but sometimes we all find ourselves in need of a quick, afford-able bite on the run. An informal poll of Mountain Xpress staffers (a busy and budget-conscious bunch) revealed that, in Asheville, the need for speedy eats doesn’t have to mean a stop at the nearest fast-food joint.

Here are a few recommendations:

• Whether you want to build your own plate of goodness from the $7.99 lunchtime pizza, salad (and dessert!) bar at Asheville Pizza Co.’s Coxe Avenue and Merrimon Avenue locations or grab a gigantic, sat-isfying slice on the go for around $2 from neighborhood favorites like Favilla’s New York Pizza, Standard Pizza or Frank’s Roman Pizza, lo-cal pizzerias get the thumbs up for good eats in a hurry.

• Tacos and burritos are made for eating en route, and Xpress staff gave Urban Burrito, White Duck Taco, Mamacita’s and the Grey Eagle Taqueria high marks for delivering good food quickly and on the cheap. All also received bonus points for atmosphere, and Urban Burrito and Mamacita’s scored extra for featuring impressive choose-your-own salsa bars.

• For fast flavors that are a bit more exotic, the lunch buffets at both Mela Indian Restaurant and Kathmandu Cafe let you get your fill of spicy curries, dal and tandoori lightning-fast for around $10.

White Duck Taco Photo: Max Cooper

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• For those looking for more of a sit-down place, Homegrown received numerous votes for its affordable, order-at-the-counter, farm-to-table fare (its motto is “Slow food right quick”), while West Asheville Lounge and Kitchen garnered praise for its quick, budget-sensitive daily specials and family-friendly atmosphere. Apollo Flame also won multiple votes for lightning-fast service and for delivering gyros, pizza, pasta and subs at prices that between hover between $6 and $9 per entree. Rise ’n Shine Café got tapped as a breakfast option serving up tasty, inexpensive meals without a wait.

• Vegetarian and vegan staff members recommend the West Village Market for its well-stocked cooler of ready-made items to suit all diets, healthy premade snack packs and fresh-squeezed juices. Although Twisted Crepe serves plenty of meaty options, vegetarian staff members love it for its selection of veg-friendly savory and sweet crepes — a meal for under $10 in less than 10 minutes.

• For burgers and sandwiches, Nick’s Grill in Woodfin is usually busy, but it serves up burgers and gyros with a tasty tzatziki sauce with only about a five-minute wait. Downtown, Roman’s Deli is the place to go for a late lunch — after 2 p.m., half a sandwich (made with lo-cal Hickory Nut Gap Farms meat) and a side will set you back just $5. If you’d prefer not to get out of the car, Bratburger, a drive-thru on Merrimon Avenue, offers affordable bratwursts, Hickory Nut Gap Farms hot dogs and burgers made with Apple Brandy Farms beef — and you can order locally made Whit’s Frozen Custard for dessert.

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Asheville takes breakfast and brunch pretty seriously. Simple or el-egant, urban or rustic, Asheville and its environs offer options ranging from a heaping stack of pancakes with eggs and bacon to a breakfast salad — and just about everything in between.

A walk through downtown on a weekend morning reveals a stagger-ing number of choices. Eateries both casual and upscale display sandwich boards touting tempting edible and drinkable specials. Craving some-thing light and vegan? No problem. Seeking a build-your-own bloody Mary bar? You’ll find more than one in Asheville. And farther afield, places like the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Pisgah Inn and Leicester’s Turkey Creek Cafe can be counted on to dish up hearty, satisfying fare.

Here are just a few of the many local breakfast and brunch spots worth checking out:

• Kosta’s Kitchen is a cozy, unassuming little diner in Fletcher that serves a large menu of family-friendly, homestyle breakfasts at affordable prices.

• Mama’s Fast Food in West Asheville is great for those with a han-kering for down-home, Southern food served with some kitsch. Old license plates, Mickey Mouse memorabilia and drive-thru speakers complement the not-necessarily-healthy but definitely delicious diner breakfasts.

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• At Mayfel’s on College Street downtown, diners can use the build-your-own bloody Mary bar to add a creative tipple to any of the eatery’s numerous Louisiana-inspired breakfast and brunch items.

• The Blue Ridge, a farm-to-table artisanal buffet at the Omni Grove Park Inn is the place to take your mother on her birthday, complete with bubbly, expansive mountain views and even a dough-nut buffet to top it all off.

• Leicester’s Turkey Creek Cafe is great if you’re heading out into the country for a hike and want to stoke up with a solid Southern breakfast. A cast-iron wall display anchors the decor.

• Perched at 5,000 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Pisgah Inn is another contender for best breakfast with a view, at least dur-ing the milder months (it’s open April through October).

• A longtime Tunnel Road fix-ture, the Corner Stone restaurant is a good place to go when you’re really hungry — the menu offers huge portions of everything from pork chops to waffles.

• A much newer addition to the Tunnel Road food scene, Happy Jack’s small but thorough menu features things like hotecakes, biscuits and gravy, and more, with many items made from local ingre-dients and all at affordable prices.

• Long a local favorite, West Asheville’s Sunny Point Café is also a national hit: Its huevos rancheros were a finalist in the “Good Morn-ing America” show’s 2010 Best Breakfast in America competition.

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By JoNAtHAN AMMoNS

Despite having so many great breweries in Asheville, sometimes you just need a hiatus from the hops. Those finding themselves in need of something a little stronger should consider trying a tipple from one of the city’s many creative craft cocktail lounges and savvy wine bars. Even though it was illegal to sell alcohol by the glass in Asheville until 1979, locals have since brought the city up to speed, creating a lively and diverse bar scene that runs the gamut from the upscale, farm-to-bar Sovereign Remedies downtown to the old-school funk of West Asheville’s Double Crown (voted Best Dive Bar in last year’s Best of WNC readers poll).

Here are a few potential starting points for a cocktail and wine tour of Asheville:

• With its plush couches and candlelit tables, it’s easy to disappear into your drink for an hour or two at MG Road, the India-centric cock-tail lounge that won Best Cocktails and Best Specialty Liquor Selection in the 2014 readers poll.

• If you’re craving wine, music and a great crowd, try poking your head into 5 Walnut. The unpretentious downtown bar sports a massive by-the-glass menu, multiple $5 specials and free live music by quality local bands.

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• Seeking a calmer atmosphere for enjoying a Chianti or cocktail? Slide over to Cucina 24, where Donnie Pratt, winner of the 2015 Bar Wars Asheville title, curates an impeccable cocktail list and an Italian-centric wine list.

• Oh, and if the weather’s fine, the World Coffee Café’s Skybar of-fers cocktails outdoors paired with a panoramic view of Asheville from the rooftop of downtown’s Flat Iron Building.

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By JoNAtHAN AMMoNS

When your sweet tooth starts making noise, it’s good to know that Asheville has myriad options offering swift and complete satisfaction. Consider these choice venues:

• The French Broad Chocolate Lounge downtown is one of Ashe-ville’s standard-bearers for quality chocolates. When you visit, be sure to sample its sipping chocolates.

• Also notable is The Chocolate Fetish: About to celebrate its 30th anniversary, this downtown favorite recently received six stars and the Grand Master Chocolatier designation in a national competition spon-sored by the International Chocolate Salon and TasteTV, placing it among the 17 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America for 2015.

• For something a little more intimate, just up the street sits Chocolate Gems, which offers a more homespun, low-key experience. Truffles, ge-lato and caramels are musts, but you might also want to take the plunge and try a firecracker — an explosive little dark chocolate cone packed with dark chocolate, pop rocks and cayenne pepper.

• Karen Donatelli Cake Designs downtown garners rave reviews for its delicious (and beautiful) European pastries, tarts, cookies, minidesserts and, of course, cakes — including tiramisu, raspberry Chambord, pine-apple mandarin and more.

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• If you scream for ice cream, consider The Hop, a reboot of what’s been a classic Asheville staple since the ’50s, churning up excellent hand-made ice cream. Whether you favor the standard flavors or something crazy like blueberry-kale, The Hop provides a wide range of options, now available at three locations.

• Ultimate Ice Cream crafts small batches in mouthwatering flavors like Verry Cherry, Brown Sugar Maple and Bacon, and even Black Mo-cha Stout. The shop sources its ingredients from local producers such as Imladris Farms and Hickory Nut Gap Farms; the goods can be found at Ultimate’s two shops and at various eateries around town.

• West End Bakery and Café helped launch West Asheville’s revival, and the eatery’s enormous, pitch-perfect cinnamon rolls and changing cast of scones, cookies and pastries keep customers coming back to its family-friendly digs.

The buskers you see on the street with a hat or jar out for tips might look at fi rst like a random collection of stray souls, but as you begin torealize the talent represented, also know that our buskers are organized:

The Asheville Buskers Collective advocates for street performers, holds regular meetings, has its own Facebook page and has even been featured in The New York Times.

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By JoNAtHAN AMMoNS

When in the South, eat Southern. And fortunately, whether it’s fine dining or homegrown barbecue, a number of Asheville-area chefs and res-taurants are as rooted in the region as the local foods they source and serve.

• James Beard-nominated chef Elliott Moss is a Southern boy through and through. Born and bred in Florence, South Carolina, Moss has a keen appreciation for the art of wood-fired barbecue. His restau-rant, Buxton Hall, set to open in late summer or early fall 2015, will be just the 14th restaurant in the Carolinas to smoke whole hogs over a wood fire, the last vestige of a dying industry. His menu will likely reflect his passion for Southern dishes — think cheese grits, root beer baked beans and veggiecentric side dishes.

• At Southern-flavored venue Rhubarb, James Beard Award winner and former Blackberry Farm chef John Fleer slings the classics with an uptown twist, such as sorghum-glazed sweet potatoes, seared pork belly and fried green tomatoes paired with pickled shrimp. He also offers weekly Sunday Supper events whose menus play on Southern themes, such as shrimp beignets with preserved lemon remoulade or gumbo z’herbes.

• For something a bit more homespun, try North Asheville’s Home-Grown, which offers Southern comfort food served a la carte and made with local ingredients. From the pimento cheese appetizer to the butter-milk chicken (fried or grilled), Homegrown’s specialties are priced so low they’re nearly impossible to pass up.

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• What would a quest for Southern cuisine be without barbecue — accompanied by Southern cornbread, collard greens and mac-and-cheese? President Barack Obama has visited Asheville several times, and at least twice, he found his way to the lunch-only, River Arts District restaurant 12 Bones, home of the “hogzilla” sandwich and baby back ribs in three to four flavors each day. North of downtown, Luella’s regularly features live music to accompany its spread of sauces and specialties, from barbecued local tempeh to Brunswick stew to fried okra.

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The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority trade-marked the term Foodtopia, and for good reason. Asheville, the farm-to-table-friendly county seat, hosts a pantheon of award-winning chefs and their renowned restaurants. The James Beard Awards are the Oscars of the food world, and several Asheville chefs keep making the grade.

• Katie Button cut her teeth at El Bulli, Spain’s acclaimed house of molecular gastronomy. She and husband Felix Meana moved to Asheville to open Cúrate and later Nightbell, the former offering riffs on tradi-tional Spanish tapas, while the latter spins homey dishes such as deviled eggs into signature works of showmanship.

• William Dissen, meanwhile, has been invited to cook at several Beard events. In 2009, he bought The Market Place, one of Asheville’s first fine-dining establishments, where you’ll savor local ingredients like Sunburst Farms trout, wood-grilled specialties and Dissen’s fine spin on mac-and-cheese.

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• Over at Table, Jacob Sessoms curates curious wine lists and com-plex charcuteries. His intricate, well-thought-out dishes blend local in-gredients with international styles — think Sunburst trout croquettes with ramps salsa or Hickory Nut Gap pork with crawfish cornbread.

• And at Chai Pani, 2015 James Beard semifinalist Meherwan Irani has received much acclaim for his version of classic Indian street food that’s often given a Southern spin. He’s partnering with Elliott Moss to open Buxton Hall, a pit-fired, whole-hog barbecue outfit, later this year. And in the meantime, the pair are offering a dirty-Southern-cuisine, pop-up kitchen called The Thunderbird out of MG Road, Chai Pani’s classy downstairs cocktail lounge.

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By JoNAtHAN AMMoNS

Every city has its hidden gems — eating and drinking establish-ments that locals treasure but that may not command the same attention as their higher-profile brethren.

Asheville boasts an array of those unsung heroes in just about every cor-ner of the city. Many are tucked away amid the bustling downtown, but there are also good choices to be found to the north, the west and elsewhere.

Some, such as the Buchi Bar, are connected with another, better-known local restaurant. Others, like Loretta’s Cafe, have been in more than one location during their lengthy tenure.

Still others, like Cecilia’s Kitchen, are part of a broader “culinary tour” that also includes a food truck and catering. And many, if not most, offer some form of specialized fare, whether it’s Mexican, Italian or vegan.

The best way to unearth these hidden gems may be to pick the brains of longtime neighborhood residents. But to help get you started, here’s a quick look at a number of such standout establishments:

• The Buchi Bar, downstairs from Rosetta’s Kitchen, boasts curiously creative, extremely affordable, kombucha-centric cocktails as well as Rosetta’s vegan and vegetarian soul food — and a seahorse tank to boot.

• Right next door, Loretta’s Cafe, a downtown fixture for more than 15 years, features inventive sandwich specials, homemade soups and sides, and huge salads at pocket-friendly prices.

• Tucked away in a West Asheville strip mall, Tacos Jalisco offers

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some of the city’s best and most traditional Mexican food. Cold beer, hot salsas and massive tortas or tamales: How can you go wrong?

• Favilla’s New York Pizza serves up massive slices of pie in the clas-sic New York style, so big their corners curl off the plate.

• Just north of downtown, Cecilia’s Kitchen offers excellent scratch-made empanadas and tamales, both comforting and impressive, that are cooked up in its humble, one-room kitchen.

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Food limitations, whether taken by choice or of necessity, can make eating out feel more like a chore than a treat. Skimming those delicious-looking menu items only to settle for the blandest dish that’s devoid of all the good stuff can beg the question, “Why go out at all?”

Thankfully, Asheville boasts a number of restaurants consistently of-fering delectable dishes and desserts for diners following an alternative diet. In fact, it’s rare to find a locally owned restaurant that isn’t ready and willing to cater to special diets. Consider these choices:

• For more than 20 years, the Laughing Seed Café has been serving up vegetarian delights with international flair. The menu also includes vegan, raw and gluten-free options.

• Posana, on Pack Square in the heart of downtown, features an en-tirely gluten-free menu of contemporary American cuisine, emphasizing local, seasonal and sustainable fare. Chef Peter Pollay spearheaded efforts to secure Asheville’s title as the nation’s first Green Dining Destination.

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• North Asheville vegan restaurant Plant, which prides itself on “flavor-sophisticated, scratch-made food” recently made The Culture Trip’s list of the 10 Best Vegan Restaurants in the U.S.

• Since 2002, Rosetta’s Kitchen has been serving up reasonably priced “creative vegetarian and vegan soul foods” downtown with a lively atmosphere and late-night hours.

• Originally a food truck called Roaming in the Raw, Elements Real Food is now a brick-and-mortar storefront just north of downtown, spe-cializing in fresh-made juices and nut milks as well as vegan raw salads, sandwiches and desserts.

In addition, the following establishments were among those local eateries highly rated as “vegetarian-friendly” or “vegan-friendly” on VegGuide.org:

• The Over Easy Café downtown offers breakfast, brunch and lunch with gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options.

• Mela Indian Restaurant downtown features a number of vegetar-ian and vegan entrees and has repeatedly claimed Best Indian Restaurant honors in Mountain Xpress’ Best Of WNC readers poll.

• Tupelo Honey Café, the Asheville-based regional chain, focuses on Southern comfort food; its recently overhauled menu includes both meat-free and gluten-free items.

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BAKERy (BREAD)1. City Bakery Café2. West End Bakery3. Dough

BAKERy (SWEETS/DESSERTS)1. Well-Bred Bakery & Café2. West End Bakery3. City Bakery Café

BARBECuE1. 12 Bones Smokehouse2. Luella’s Bar-B-Que3. Moe’s Original Bar B Que

BEST VALuE1. Papas & Beer1. White Duck Taco Shop2. Doc Chey’s Noodle House3. Mamacita’s

BISCuITS1. Biscuit Head2. Tupelo Honey Cafe3. Sunny Point Café

BREAKFAST1. Sunny Point Café2. Early Girl Eatery3. Over Easy Café

BRuNCH1. Sunny Point Café2. Límones3. Early Girl Eatery

BuRGER1. Farm Burger2. Universal Joint3. Juicy Lucy’s Burger Bar & Grill

BuRRITo1. Mamacita’s2. Neo Burrito3. Urban Burrito

CATERER1. Laurey’s Café and Catering2. Red Radish3. Corner Kitchen Catering

CHAIN-oPERATED1. Carrabba’s Italian Grill2. Bonefish Grill2. Chic-Fil-A3. Mellow Mushroom

CHEESEMAKER/CHEESE DAIRy1. Three Graces Dairy2. Looking Glass Creamery3. Spinning Spider Creamery

CHEF1. Katie Button (Curate, Nightbell)2. Jason Sellers (Plant)2. Joe Scully (Chestnut, Corner Kitchen)3. Elliot Moss

CHINESE1. Doc Chey’s Noodle House2. Oriental Pavilion3. Asiana Grand Buffet

CHoCoLATE1. French Broad Chocolate Lounge2. The Chocolate Fetish3. Kilwin’s

CuLINARy SCHooL oR CLASSES1. A-B Tech Culinary Arts Program2. Dough

DINER/HoME-STyLE1. HomeGrown2. Moose Café3. Five Points Restaurant

EuRoPEAN (oTHER THAN ITALIAN/GREEK)1. Bouchon Bistro2. Cúrate3. Black Forest Restaurant

FAVoRITE RESTAuRANT1. Cúrate2. Nine Mile3. Límones

FooD TRuCK1. El Kimchi2. Gypsy Queen Cuisine3. Farm To Fender Food Truck3. The Lowdown

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FRozEN yoGuRT/CuSTARD1. YoLo Frozen Yogurt2. TCBY3. Ya Ya’s Frozen Yogurt

GREEK1. Apollo Flame Bistro & Pizza2. Pomodoros Greek and Italian Café3. Stoney Knob Café

GREEN/SuSTAINABILITy-FRIENDLy RESTAuRANT1. Green Sage Café2. HomeGrown2. Plant3. Neo Burrito

HEALTHIEST RESTAuRANT1. Laughing Seed Café2. Plant3. Green Sage Café

HoT DoGS1. Celebrity’s Hot Dogs2. Hot Dog World3. Hot Dog King

ICE CREAM1. The Hop Ice Cream Cafe2. Ultimate Ice Cream3. Marble Slab Creamery

INDIAN1. Mela Indian Restaurant2. Chai Pani3. India Garden

ITALIAN1. Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian2. Strada3. Nona Mia Italian Kitchen

JAPANESE1. Wasabi Japanese Restaurant2. Heiwa Shokudo3. Green Tea Sushi Restaurant

KID-FRIENDLy1. Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co.2. Creekside Taphouse3. McDonald’s3. Mellow Mushroom

KoREAN1. Stonebowl Korean2. Korean House3. El Kimchi

LATE-NIGHT1. Rosetta’s Kitchen2. 51 Grill3. The Southern Kitchen and Bar

LATIN AMERICAN (NoT MExICAN)1. Salsa’s2. Límones3. Chorizo

LoCAL FooD/DRINK PRoDuCT1. Buchi2. Roots3. Highland Brewing Company beer

LoCAL-FooD EMPHASIS1. HomeGrown2. Early Girl Eatery3. Sunny Point Café

LuNCH: BuSINESS LuNCH1. Chestnut2. Mela Indian Restaurant3. Pack’s Tavern

LuNCH: CHEAP LuNCH1. White Duck Taco Shop2. Mamacita’s3. Chai Pani

MExICAN1. Papas & Beer2. El Que Pasa3. La Carreta Mexican Restaurant

NEW RESTAuRANT (oPENED IN THE LAST 12 MoNTHS)1. King Daddy’s Chicken and Waffle2. Rhubarb3. The Barleycorn

oTHER ASIAN1. Doc Chey’s Noodle House2. Pho R Us3. Asiana Grand Buffet3. Kathmandu Café

ouTDooR DINING1. Universal Joint2. Wicked Weed Brewing3. White Duck Taco Shop

PEoPLE-WATCHING1. Mellow Mushroom1. Wicked Weed Brewing2. Lexington Avenue Brewery3. Carmel’s Restaurant and Bar3. The Southern Kitchen and Bar

PIzzA1. Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co.2. Marco’s Pizzeria3. Mellow Mushroom

PuB GRuB1. Jack of the Wood2. Westville Pub2. Wicked Weed Brewing3. Universal Joint

QuICK MEAL1. White Duck Taco Shop2. Mamacita’s3. Chai Pani

RESTAuRANT STILL NEEDED IN ASHEVILLE1. Ethiopian2. Chinese3. Vietnamese

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RESTAuRANT WINE LIST1. Zambra2. Cúrate3. Bouchon Bistro3. Rezaz Restaurant

RESTAuRATEuR1. Joe Scully (Chestnut, Corner Kitchen)2. Katie Button (Curate, Nightbell)3. Eric Scheffer (Vinnie’s)3. Michel Baudouin (Creperie Bouchon)

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RoMANTIC DINING1. Zambra2. Bouchon Bistro3. Cúrate3. Límones

SALAD1. Laughing Seed Café2. Nine Mile3. Green Sage Café

SEAFooD1. The Lobster Trap2. Bonefish Grill2. Oyster House Brewing3. Red Lobster

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SouTHERN1. Tupelo Honey Cafe2. Early Girl Eatery2. HomeGrown3. Moose Café

SPECIAL DIET oPTIoNS (GLuTEN-FREE, LACToSE-FREE, ETC.)1. Posana Café2. Plant3. Laughing Seed Café

SPLuRGE RESTAuRANT1. Cúrate2. The Admiral3. Ruth’s Chris Steak House

SuB SHoP/DELI/SANDWICHES1. Asheville Sandwich Company2. Jersey Mike’s Subs3. Firehouse Subs3. Subway

SuSHI1. Wasabi Japanese Restaurant2. Zen Sushi3. Green Tea Sushi Restaurant

TACo1. White Duck Taco Shop2. Mamacita’s3. Papas & Beer

TAKE-ouT1. Doc Chey’s Noodle House2. Oriental Pavilion3. 12 Bones Smokehouse3. Chai Pani

THAI1. Suwana’s Thai Orchid Restaurant2. Noi’s Thai Kitchen3. Thai Basil

VEGETARIAN1. Laughing Seed Café2. Plant3. Rosetta’s Kitchen

ALL-RouND GRoCERy SToRE1. Ingles2. Earth Fare3. Trader Joe’s

BuDGET-FRIENDLy GRoCERy SToRE1. Trader Joe’s2. Hopey & Co.3. ALDI

CoNSuMER SuPPoRTED AGRICuLTuRE (CSA) FARM1. Flying Cloud Farm2. Cane Creek Valley Farm3. Full Sun Farm

FAVoRITE FARM To VISIT1. Hickory Nut Gap Farm2. Flying Cloud Farm3. Imladris Farm

GRoCERy FoR LoCAL FARM GooDS AND LoCAL FooDS1. Earth Fare2. Greenlife Grocery (Whole Foods)3. Katuah Market

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RESTAuRANT WITH THE BEST CHILDREN’S MENu1. Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co.

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BAR FoR AN oFFICE PARTy1. Pack’s Tavern2. Wicked Weed Brewing3. MG Road

BAR FoR LIVE MuSIC1. Jack of the Wood2. Isis Restaurant and Music Hall3. The Grey Eagle

BAR WITH A VIEW1. World Coffee Café’s Sky Bar2. The Bywater3. The Omni Grove Park Inn

BAR WITH BAR GAMES1. Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria1. The Bywater2. Creekside Taphouse2. The Bier Garden3. Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co.3. Buffalo Nickel

BAR: LoCAL BEER SELECTIoN1. Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria2. Thirsty Monk3. Wicked Weed Brewing

BAR: uNuSuAL BEER SELECTIoN1. Thirsty Monk2. Wicked Weed Brewing3. The Bier Garden

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BREWMASTER1. Dickinson brothers (Wicked Weed)2. Carl Melissas (Wedge Brewing Co.)3. Doug Riley (Asheville Brewing Co.)

CoCKTAILS1. MG Road2. Social Lounge and Tapas3. Top of the Monk

CoFFEE RoASTER1. Dynamite Roasting Co.2. Bean Werks Coffee & Tea3. Mountain Air Roasting

CoFFEE/TEA HouSE IN WHICH To READ A BooK1. Dobrá Tea2. Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar3. Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café

CREATIVE, ExPERIMENTAL BREWERy1. Wicked Weed Brewing2. Burial Beer3. Wedge Brewing Company

DIVE BAR1. Desoto Lounge1. The Double Crown2. The Odditorium3. Broadway’s

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FAMILy/KID-FRIENDLy BAR1. The Bywater2. Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co.3. Highland Brewing Company

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HoTEL BAR1. W xyz Bar at Aloft Asheville2. OneFIFTYOne Boutique Bar & Kitchen3. The Omni Grove Park Inn

LoCAL ALL-RouND BREWERy1. Highland Brewing Company2. Wicked Weed Brewing3. Wedge Brewing Company

LoCAL BEER (ANy STyLE)1. Pale Ale (Pisgah Brewing Co.)2. Gaelic Ale (Highland Brewing Co.)3. Green Man ESB (Green Man Brewery)

LoCAL DARK BEER1. Ninja Porter (Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co.)2. Green Man Porter (Green Man Brewery)3. Wee Heavy-er Scotch Ale (French Broad Brewing Co.)

LoCAL IPA1. Iron Rail IPA (Wedge Brewing Co.)2. Shiva IPA (Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co.)3. Freak of Nature Double IPA (Wicked Weed Brewing)3. Green Man IPA (Green Man Brewery)

LoCAL WINERy1. Biltmore Estate2. Burntshirt Vineyards3. Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards

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NEIGHBoRHooD PuB1. Westville Pub2. Universal Joint3. King James Public House

PLACE To DRINK TEA1. Dobrá Tea2. Green Sage Café

SCENESTER/HIPSTER BAR1. Tiger Mountain Thirst Parlour2. The Double Crown3. The Admiral

SMooTHIES/JuICES1. Green Sage Café2. Greenlife Grocery (Whole Foods)3. Earth Fare3. Farmacy at West Village Market

SPECIALTy LIQuoR SELECTIoN1. MG Road2. The Imperial Life3. Top of the Monk

SPoRTS BAR1. Wild Wing Café2. Hickory Tavern2. The Bier Garden3. Pack’s Tavern

uPSCALE BAR1. The Imperial Life2. MG Road2. Social Lounge and Tapas3. Nightbell Restaurant & Lounge

WINE BAR1. 5 Walnut Wine Bar2. Santé Wine Bar and Taproom3. Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar

WINE SToRE1. The Asheville Wine Market2. Appalachian Vintner2. Metro Wines3. Hops & Vines

PET-FRIENDLy BAR1. The Bywater2. Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar3. Wedge Brewing Company

PLACE To HEAR LIVE MuSIC1. The Orange Peel2. The Grey Eagle3. Isis Restaurant and Music Hall

TRIVIA NIGHT1. Jack of the Wood2. Kippers Totally Rad Trivia (The Lab)3. Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria

SERVING LUNCH DAILYKITCHEN & BAR OPEN TIL 2 AM

1078 TUNNEL RD. ASHEVILLE, NC 28805

828-298-8780thesocialasheville.com

LIVE MUSIC NIGHTLY!

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EATS & DRINKS A R E A M A P S

Haywood Rd.

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Riverside Dr.

Lyman St.

W. Haywood St. Roberts St.Depot St.

WestAsheville

River ArtsDistrict

South Slope

Downtown

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Blue Ridge

Parkway

Candler

Weaverville

Fletcher

BlackMountain

BiltmoreEstate

GrovePark Inn

N.C.Arboretum

Folk Art Center(Pkwy)

To Marion

To Waynesville/Cullowhee

To Boone

DOWNTOWNAsheville

To Hendersonville

To Marshall/Hot Springs

SOUTH

NORTH

WEST

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Biltmore Ave

Broadway

Mer

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College St

Patton Ave

GroveArcade

PackSquare

CityHall

Hilliard Ave

Walnut St

Eagle St

Oak St

Wall StBattery Park

Haywoo

d St

Montford Ave

French Broad Ave

Lexington Ave

Market St

Rankin AveChurch St

Asheland Ave

Coxe Ave

Otis St

Haywood St

Charlotte St

Flint St

Cherry St

Spruce St

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Page AveO’Henry St

Lexington AveGrove St.

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A M E R I C A N S TA N D A R D S

Burgerworx d bGrove Arcade, 1 Page Ave., Suite 270, Asheville 28801 253-2333 • burgerworxavl.comLunch, Dinner

carolina cinemas' the carolina asheville s xb1640 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28803 274-9500 • carolinacinemas.com/ashevilleLunch, Dinner

dark city deli & Pub E xm122 Cherry St., Black Mountain 28711 357-5300 • darkcitydeli.comLunch, Dinner

east village Grille Em1177 Tunnel Road, Asheville 28805 299-3743 • eastvillagegrille.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

eddie's dog house w408 Old County Home Road, Asheville 28806 505-4144Lunch, Dinner

Farm Burger d g xb10 Patton Ave., Asheville 28801 348-8540 • farmburger.netLunch, Dinner

Foothills deli & Butchery d gb195 Hilliard Ave., Asheville 28801 254-2367 • foothillslocalmeats.comLunch, Late-night

hickory tavern s xm30 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 28803 684-0975 • thehickorytavern.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Juicy lucy's Burger Bar and Grill sm620 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28803 277-0355 • juicylucysburgerbarandgrill.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

kosta’s kitchen s4055 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher 28732 684-0279 • kostaskitchen.netBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

louise's kitchen E g xb115 Black Mountain Ave., Black Mountain 28711 357-5446 • louisesblackmtn.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

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Mac’s E104 West Street, Black Mountain 28711 669-0668Lunch

Main street Grill n xb5 S. Main St., Weaverville 28787 645-5500 • mainstreetgrillweaverville.comLunch, Dinner

Mama’s Fast Food w327 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 281-0780Breakfast, Lunch

nick’s Grill n lb1461 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 252-9335 • nicksgrillasheville.comLunch, Dinner

Pack's tavern d l x tm20 S. Spruce St., Asheville 28801 225-6944 • packstavern.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Posana café d g f xm1 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 505-3969 • posanacafe.comBrunch, Dinner

rankin vault cocktail lounge d j m7 Rankin Ave., Asheville 28801 254-4993 • rankinvault.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

scully’s Bar and Grille d lm13 Walnut St., Asheville 28801 251-8880 • scullysasheville.comLunch, Dinner

sierra nevada taproom & restaurant sb100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River 28732 681-5300 • sierranevada.comLunch, Dinner

sourwood inn n x810 Elk Mountain Scenic Highway, Asheville 28804 255-0690 • sourwoodinn.comBreakfast, Dinner

stable café s g xmBiltmore Estate, 1 Lodge St., Asheville 28803 225-6370 • avl.mx/0vcLunch

the social E l x tm1078 Tunnel Road, Asheville 28805 298-8780 • thesocialasheville.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

t.G.i. Friday’s asheville sm115 Hendersonveille Rd., Asheville 28803 277-4080 • www.urglp.com/TGIFridays/ashevilleLunch, Dinner

the trailhead restaurant and Bar E x tb207 W. State St., Black Mountain 28711 357-5656 • thetrailheadrestaurant.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

twisted crêpe db62 Haywood St., Asheville 28801 505-3855 • twistedcrepe.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

universal Joint w xm784 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 505-7262 • ujasheville.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

village Wayside Bar and Grill s m30 Lodge St., Asheville 28803 277-4121 • villagewayside.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Wild Wing café d x tm161 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 253-3066 • wildwingcafe.comLunch, Dinner

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Wild Wing café s x tm65 Long Shoals Road, Asheville 28704 691-9464 • wildwingcafe.comLunch, Dinner

B A K E Ry

carolina Mountain Bakery s1950 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28803 681-5066

city Bakery café d g z l x60 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 252-4426 • citybakery.netBreakfast, Brunch, LunchAn Asheville staple for more than 10 years, City Bakery serves some of the best sandwiches, salads, and soups in town. Artisan Breads, scratch-made pastries, cakes and desserts as well as great break-fast selections are available 7 days a week

city Bakery café n g z l x88 Charlotte St., Asheville 28801 254-4289 • citybakery.netBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

dough n g xb372 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28801 575-9444 • doughasheville.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Geraldine's Bakery n840 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 252-9330 • GeraldinesBakeryAVL.comBreakfast, LunchOriginally from Long Island, Fred the Baker learned all his recipes from his native German father. Here at Geraldine’s we specialize in doughnuts, danish, pastries, breads, bagels, par-ty-cakes, egg-sandwiches and more. Geraldine’s is a family bakery perfect for any occasion!

karen donatelli Bakery and café d 57 Haywood St., Asheville 28801 225-5751 • donatellicakedesigns.com

short street cakes w g z l225 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 505-4822 • shortstreetcakes.com

sweetheart Bakery gArea tailgate markets, Asheville 768-5137

Well-Bred Bakery & café n x26 N. Main St., Weaverville 28787 645-9300 • wellbredbakery.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Well-Bred Bakery & café s x6 Boston Way, Asheville 28803 774-5307 • wellbredbakery.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

B A R B E C u E

12 Bones smokehouse r xb5 Riverside Drive, Asheville 28801 253-4499 • 12bones.comLunch

12 Bones smokehouse south s xb3578 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 28704 687-1395 • 12bones.comLunch

creekside taphouse E xm8 Beverly Road, Asheville 28805 575-2880 • creeksidetaphouse.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

eddie's Bar B Q shak w408 Old County Home Road, Asheville 28806 505-4144Lunch, Dinner

little Pigs Bar-B-Q s 384 McDowell St., Asheville 28803 254-4253 • littlepigsbbq.netLunch, Dinner

luella's Bar-B-Que n g f xm501 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 505-7427 • luellasbbq.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Moe’s original Bar B Que s xb4 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 28803 505-8282 • moesoriginalbbq.comLunch, Dinner

Moe’s original Bar B Que n xb72 Weaverville Road, Woodfin 28804 505-3542 • moesoriginalbbq.comLunch, Dinner

okie dokies smokehouse Eb2375 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 28778 686-0050 • okiedokiesbbq.comLunch, Dinner

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okie dokies smokehouse w801 Smoky Park Highway, Candler 28715 633-0777 • okiedokiesbbq.comLunch, Dinner

Phil’s Bar-B-Que Pit Eb701 N.C. Highway 9, Black Mountain 28711 669-3606 • philsbarbquepit.comLunch, Dinner

B R E A K FA S T /B R u N C h

another Broken egg cafe sm27 Schenck Parkway, Asheville 28803 676-2823 • anotherbrokenegg.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Biscuit head w g xb733 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 333-5145 • biscuitheads.comBreakfast, Brunch, LunchOffering fun biscuit creations, seven different gravies, bacon of the day, mimosas, home-made jams and much more! 7 days a week

Biscuit head s g xb417 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 505-3449 • biscuitheads.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Blue ridge Biscuit company E x601 W. State Street, Black Mountain 28711 357-8501Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

corner stone restaurant Eb102 Tunnel Road, Asheville 28805 236-0201 • cornerstonerest.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

happy Jack’s Eb84 Mineral Springs Road, Asheville 28805 252-7989Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

over easy café d xm32 Broadway St., Asheville 28801 236-3533 • overeasyasheville.comBreakfast, Lunch

rise ‘n shine café n g640 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 254-4122 • risenshinecafe.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

sunny Point café w g l xb626 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, DinnerAn Asheville favorite since 2003, serving award-winning upscale comfort food for break-fast, lunch and dinner. This family-owned West Asheville café features covered, outdoor dining and an on-site production garden providing fresh produce just steps from the kitchen.

C A F E

artisan cafe & coffeehouse w tm1390 Sand Hill Road, Candler 28715 665-3800 • artisancateringnc.comBreakfast, Lunch

artisan Gourmet Market/coffee & Wine Bar E gb2 E. Market St., Black Mountain 28711 357-5500 • artisangourmetmarket.comBreakfast, Lunch

creperie and cafe of Weaverville n xb113 N. Main St., Weaverville 28787 484-9448Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

edna’s of asheville n j lb870 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 255-3881 • ednasofasheville.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

elements real Food Juice Bar & cafe d233 S. Liberty St., Asheville 28801 713-7513 • elementsrealfood.comLunch

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Filo Pastries Eb1155 Tunnel Road, Asheville 28805 298-9777 • filopastries.comBreakfast, Lunch

Green sage cafe s g f xb1800 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, 28803 274-4450 • greensagecafe.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Green sage cafe d g f xb5 Broadway, Asheville 28801 252-4450 • greensagecafe.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Green sage cafe w g f xb70 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 28806 785-1780 • greensagecafe.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

haywood Park cafe d46 Haywood St., Asheville 28801 407-4190 • haywoodparkcafe.comBreakfast, Lunch

Medea's espresso & Juice Bar s g j lb200 Julian Lane, Suite 220, Arden 28704 676-3101 • espressoandjuicebar.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Mosaic café & coffeehouse s1 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 28803 676-2446 • ilovemosaiccafe.comBreakfast, Lunch

noble kava Bar d15 Eagle St., Asheville 28801 505-8118 • noblekava.comLight Fare

nourish & Flourish Juice and tea Bar r z347 Depot St., Suite 201, Asheville 28801 255-2770 • nourishflourishnow.comLight Fare

rejavanation cafe wb909 Smokey Park Highway, Candler 28715 670-5595 • rejavanationcafe.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

veranda café & Gifts E xb119 Cherry St., Black Mountain 28711 669-8864 • verandacafeandgifts.comLunch

West end Bakery w g l xb757 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 252-9378 • westendbakery.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

C A K E S / D E S S E RT S

Marble slab creamery d x14 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 225-5579 • marbleslab.com

old europe d j xb13 Broadway, Asheville 28801 255-5999 • oldeuropepastries.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

tcBy w x5 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 28806 225-5111 • store.tcby.com/home/westgate

the hop ice cream cafe n g l x640 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 254-2224 • thehopicecreamcafe.com

the hop West w g l x721 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 252-5155 • thehopicecreamcafe.com

true confections d lGrove Arcade, 1 Page Ave., Suite 147, Asheville 28801 350-9480 • trueconfections.netBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

ultimate ice cream E g x1070 Tunnel Road, Asheville 28805 296-1234 • ultimateicecreamasheville.com

ultimate ice cream d g x195 Charlotte St., Asheville 28801 258-1515 • ultimateicecreamasheville.com

vortex doughnuts d32 Banks Ave, Asheville 28801 552-3010 • vortexdoughnuts.comBreakfast'Big Tasty' award-winning, hand-crafted, artisan DOUGHNUTS featuring local & heirloom ingredients with uniquely Asheville twists. Specialty coffee drinks concocted from Good Food Award winner: 1000 Faces Coffee. No-GMO's and Living-Wage Certified.

ya ya's Frozen yogurt s x29 Schenck Parkway, Suite 130, Asheville 28803 676-2336 • yayasyogurt.com

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26 Battery Park, Asheville(828) 252-2639

116 W. State St., Black Mountain(828) 669-6119

Locally owned & operated! Open 7 days a week!

645 Biltmore Ave.Asheville, NC 28803

(828) 350-1338 • Lennys.comFax: (828) 350-1339

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yolo Frozen yogurt n x505 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 255-4515

C AT E R I N g

Biltmore catering g xAsheville 800-211-9804 • avl.mx/0uk

colorful Palate g jAsheville 684-7470 • colorfulpalate.com

doubletree Biltmore catering mAsheville 771-2275 • doubletreecateringavl.word-press.com

eden-out gAsheville 645-3336 • veginout.net

homewood j xbAsheville 232-9900 • mybelovedhomewood.com

lenny’s sub shop s645 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28803 350-1338 • lennys.comLunch, Dinner

red radish xBlack Mountain 669-5100 • redradish.com

saffron Fine Foods gAsheville 280-3094 • saffronfinefoods.com

valet Gourmet bAsheville 252-1221 • valetgourmet.com

C h I N E S E

asiana Grand Buffet - south s xb1968 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28803 654-8879 • asianagb.comLunch, Dinner

oriental Pavilion w xm48 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 28806 236-3839 • orientalpavilion.comLunch, Dinner

the noodle shop db3 S. Pack Square, Asheville 28801 250-9898Lunch, Dinner

C h O C O l AT E

chocolate Gems d25 Broadway, Asheville 28801 505-8596 • chocgems.com

French Broad chocolate lounge d g z f l xb10 S. Pack Square, Asheville 28801 252-4181 • frenchbroadchocolates.comLight Fare

kilwin's chocolates, Fudge & ice cream d x26 Battery Park Ave., Asheville 28801 252-2639 • kilwins.com/asheville

kilwin's chocolates, Fudge & ice cream E x116 W. State St., Black Mountain 28711 669-6119 • kilwins.com/BlackMountain

the chocolate Fetish d l x36 Haywood St., Asheville 28801 258-2353 • chocolatefetish.com

COFFEE/TEAhOuSE

allgood coffee n x10 South Main St., Weaverville 28787 484-8663 • allgoodcoffee-nc.comBreakfast, Lunch

asheville coffee roasters n x85 Weaverville Highway, Asheville 28804 253-5282 • ashevillecoffeeroasters.comBreakfast, Lunch

Battlecat coffee w xb323 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 713-3885 • battlecatcoffeebar.comBreakfast, Lunch

Bean Werks coffee & tea w x753 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 254-7766 • beanwerkscoffeecompany.comBreakfast, Lunch

Biltmore coffee traders s l518 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28803 277-9227 • biltmorecoffeetraders.comBreakfast

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Bomba db1 SW Pack Square, Asheville 28801 254-0209 • bombanc.comBreakfast, Lunch

clingman café r lb242 Clingman Ave., Asheville 28801 253-2177 • clingmancafe.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

dobrá tea d j x78 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 575-2424 • dobrateanc.comLight Fare

dobrá tea E j x120 Broadway St., Black Mountain 28711 357-8530 • dobrateanc.comLight Fare

double d’s coffee & desserts d41 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 505-2439 • doubledscoffee.comLight Fare

dripolator coffeehouse E j x221 W. State St., Black Mountain 28711 669-0999Light FareProudly supporting WNC's coffee habit since 1999! Specialty coffee/espresso roast-ers and brewers. Roasting twice weekly to bring you the best and freshest coffee possible. Homemade pastries, free Wi-Fi, outdoor seating, fresh fruit smoothies, open early/late seven days per week.

dynamite roasting company E x3198 U.S. Highway 70, Black Mountain 28711 357-8555 • dynamiteroasting.com

high Five coffee d j z l xb190 Broadway, Asheville 28801 398-0209 • highfivecoffee.comBreakfast, Lunch

high Five coffee d j z l xb13 Rankin Ave., Asheville 28801 398-0209 • highfivecoffee.comBreakfast, Lunch

hole w j168 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 774-5667Breakfast

izzy's coffee den d z l xb74 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 258-2004 • izzyscoffeeden.comBreakfast, Lunch

Jongo Java s x117 S Main St., Hendersonville 28792 696-9052 • jongojava.comBreakfast, Lunch

Malaprop's café d l x55 Haywood St., Asheville 28801 254-6734 • malaprops.comLight Fare

Moments coffee Bar & catering E2304 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 28778 • 450-3525 momentscoffeebarandcatering.comBreakfast, Lunch

Waking life espresso w j x976 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 505-3240 • wakinglifeespresso.com

World coffee cafe db18 Battery Park Ave., Asheville 28801 225-6998 • worldcoffeecafe.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DINER/hOME-STylE

Five Points restaurant d x258 Broadway, Asheville 28801 252-8030Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

happy hill restaurant w1400 Patton Ave., Asheville 28806 258-0736Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

homeGrown n g z f l xb371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28801 232-4340 • slowfoodrightquick.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

king daddy's chicken and Waffle w g l xm444 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 785-1690 • ashevillekingdaddy.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

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rocky’s hot chickenshack w j lb1455 Patton Ave., Asheville 28806 575-2260 • rockyshotchickenshack.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

rocky’s hot chicken shack south s j lm3749 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 28704 676-3222 • rockyshotchickenshack.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

tastee diner w575 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 252-9644Breakfast, Lunch

the Mediterranean restaurant d57 College St., Asheville 28801 258-0476Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

the soda Fountain at Woolworth Walk d x25 Haywood St., Asheville 28801 254-9210 • woolworthwalk.com/soda_fountainLunch

E C l E C T I C

asheville yacht club/ tilomorae kitchen d lm87 Patton Ave., Asheville 28801 255-TIKI • ashevilleyachtclub.comDinner, Late-night

avenue M n lm791 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 350-8181 • avenuemavl.comBrunch, Dinner

Blue sky café sb3987 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher 28732 684-1247 • iloveblueskycafe.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

oneFiFtyone Boutique Bar & kitchen d x tm151 Haywood St., Asheville 28801 239-0186 • boutiquehotel-asheville.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

E T h O P I A N

addissae db48 Commerce St., Asheville 28801 707-6563 • Dinner

FA R M T O TA B l E

Bistro at Biltmore estate s g xmBiltmore Estate, 1 Lodge St., Asheville 28803 225-6230 • avl.mx/088Lunch, Dinner

Buffalo nickel w xm747 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 575-2844 • buffalonickelavl.comDinner

chef’s apron neighborhood trattoria sm33 Town Square Blvd. Suite 110, Asheville 28803 676-3034 • goo.gl/4RX96aLunch, Dinner

chestnut d g xm48 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 575-2667 • chestnutasheville.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

corner kitchen s g f xb3 Boston Way, Asheville 28803 274-2439 • thecornerkitchen.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

lex 18 d g l tm18 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 575-9494 • lex18avl.comBrunch, Dinner, Late-night

lexington avenue Brewery d g xm39 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 252-0212 • lexavebrew.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

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smoky Park supper club rm318 Riverside Drive, Asheville 28801 smokypark.comDinner

storm rhum Bar & Bistro d m125 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 505-8560 • stormasheville.comDinner, Late-night

table d g j m48 College St., Asheville 28801 254-8980 • tableasheville.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

the Black Bird d m47 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 254-2502 • theblackbirdrestaurant.comBrunch, Dinner

the local Joint Eb1185 Charlotte Highway, Suite B, Fairview 28730 338-0469Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

the Market Place restaurant d g tm20 Wall St., Asheville 28801 252-4162 • marketplace-restaurant.comBrunch, Dinner, Late-night

FA S T C A S u A l

51 Grill d xb51 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28801 258-1670 • 51grill.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Bt’s Burgerjoint sb33 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 28803 651-8481 • btsburgerjoint.comLunch, Dinner

roman’s local deli & catering d g lb75-A Haywood St., Asheville 28801 505-1552 • romansasheville.comLunch

Mojo kitchen & lounge d j l tm55 College St., Asheville 28801 255-7767 • mojokitchen.bizBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

Woodpecker Pie at the Mothlight w701 Haywood Rd., Asheville 28806 280-0435Dinner, Late-night

F I N E D I N I N g

dining room at Biltmore s g xmBiltmore Estate, 1 Lodge St., Asheville 28803 225-1699 • avl.mx/0v1Breakfast, Dinner

Palate restaurant at the Monte vista hotel Em308 W. State St., Black Mountain 28711 669-8870 • themontevistahotel.netBrunch, Dinner

red stag Grill s gmGrand Bohemian Hotel, 11 Boston Way, Asheville 28803 398-5600 • bohemianhotelasheville.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

F O O D T O u R S

no taste like home: Wild Food adventures g lAsheville 209-8599 • notastelikehome.org

F O O D T R u C K

ceci’s culinary tour Asheville 545-9107 • cecisculinarytour.comLunch, Dinner

el kimchi xAshevilleLunch, Dinner

Farm to Fender Food truck xbAsheville 335-0875 • farmtofender.comLunch, Dinner

Flying Falafel Brothers jAsheville 335-3367Lunch, Dinner

Gypsy Queen cuisine g j xAsheville 280-6647 • gypsyqueencuisine.comLunch, Dinner

izzy’s coffee truck z l xAsheville 258-2004 • izzyscoffeeden.com/coffee-truckBreakfast

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latino heat Asheville 231-9086Lunch, Dinner

little Bee thai Asheville 404-1370 • littlebeethai.comLunch, Dinner

Melt your heart z lAsheville 989-6749Lunch, Dinner

Pho ya Belly lAsheville 450-4108 • phoyabelly.netLunch, Dinner

smash Box Mobile kitchen lAsheville 367-7550 • smasheventsinc.comLunch, Dinner

sugar & snow Gelato d lCorner of College St. & Spruce St., Asheville 28801 704-616-4140 • sugarandsnowgelato.comSugar & Snow produces small-batch, hand-crafted gelato and sorbet. All desserts are made with milk and cream from regional farms and seasonal fruit from local farmers markets. Book the gelato cart for events or find the cart around town: SugarandSnowGelato.com.

taste & see g lAsheville 301-5111 • tasteandseefoodtruck.comLunch, Dinner

the lot (food truck court) d38 N. French Broad Ave., Asheville 28801

TRACK YOUR FAVORITE

FOOD TRUCKS AT:

Brick-and-mortar restaurants aren't the only places in Asheville to get a bite to eat. Plenty of local chefs like to stay on the move, serving their wares from food trucks, carts and other types of mobile kitchens.

FOOD TRUCKS GATHER AT: • The parking lot of

New Mountain at 38 N. French Broad Ave.

• The Lot, a food truck court on 51 Coxe ave

• Asheville Food Park on Amboy Rd., starting in June 2015

One vendor, The Coffee Pedlar, serves up his pour-over java from a custom-built trike, which he pedals all over town.

ashevillefoodtrucks.com

ASHEVILLE ON THE MOVE

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the lowdown j z xAsheville 707-6929 • thelowdownfoodtruck.comLunch, Dinner

the scottish cottage Asheville 704-737-0109 • thescottishcottage.com

tin can Pizzeria jAsheville • 594-1767Lunch, Dinner

F R E N C h

Bouchon Bistro d g j f xm62 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 350-1140 • ashevillebouchon.comDinner

cecilia's kitchen n961 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 545-9107 • cecisculinarytour.comBreakfast, Lunch

crêperie Bouchon d j l xm62 1/8 N. Lexington Ave. Courtyard, Asheville 28801 350-3741 • creperiebouchon.comLunch, Dinner

g A S T R O P u B

cedric's tavern s g x tmBiltmore Estate, 1 Lodge St., Asheville 28803 225-1320 • avl.mx/0uvLunch, Dinner

Fat cat’s Billiards sm2345 Hendersonville Road, Arden 28704 681-0555Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

king James Public house d g j l xm94 Charlotte St., Asheville 28801 252-2412 • kingjamespublichouse.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

native kitchen & social Pub E g x tb204 Whitson Ave., Swannanoa 28778 581-0480 • nativesocialpub.comLunch, Dinner

nightbell d g j xm32 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 575-0375 • thenightbell.comDinner, Late-night

the admiral w x tm400 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 252-2541 • theadmiralnc.comDinner

the Barleycorn w xm697-A Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 774-5598 • thebarleycornpub.comBrunch, Dinner

West asheville lounge & kitchen wm401 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 505-7929 • walkavl.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

Wicked Weed Brewing d xm91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 575-9599 • wickedweedbrewing.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

g E R M A N

Bavarian restaurant & Biergarten nm332 Weaverville Highway, Asheville 28804 645-8383 • bavariandining.comLunch, Dinner

Berliner kindl German restaurant Eb121 Broadway St., Black Mountain 28711 669-5255 • berlinerkindl.homestead.comLunch, Dinner

Black Forest restaurant s xm2155 Hendersonville Road, Arden 28704 687-7980 • blackforestasheville.comLunch, Dinner

g R O C E Ry

asheville city Market - downtown d g x161 S. Charlotte St., Asheville 28801 348-0340

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asheville city Market - south s g xTown Square Boulevard, Biltmore Park Town Square, Asheville 28803 348-0340

asheville Goods o g z l252-9175 • ashevillegoods.comA taste of Asheville to take or send! We are an Asheville-centric gift box company. Hand-picked local small-batch products are packaged in an eco-friendly box to create an authentic Asheville gift for friends and clients. Nationwide shipping. Custom corporate boxes available.

earth Fare w g xb66 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 28806 253-7656 • EarthFare.com

earth Fare s g xb1856 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28803 210-0100 • earthfare.com

French Broad Food co-op d g j l xb90 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 255-7650 • frenchbroadfood.coop

Fresh Quarter Produce dGrove Arcade, 1 Page Ave., Suite 112 G, Asheville 28801 252-0023 • avl.mx/08bGreenlife Grocery (Whole Foods) d g xb70 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28801 254-5440 • wholefoodsmarket.com

hopey & co. s g xb121 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 28803 277-0805 • hopeyandcompany.com

hopey & co. E g xb3018 U.S. Highway 70, Black Mountain 28711 669-8178 • hopeyandcompany.com

hopey & co. d g xb45 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville 28801 255-5228 • hopeyandcompany.com

ingles g xVarious locations, see below. ingles-markets.com

Mother earth Produce (home-delivery) g j275-3500 • motherearthproduce.com

north asheville tailgate Market n g x1 University Heights, Asheville 28804 776-6286 • northashevilletailgatemarket.org

oil & vinegar s8 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 28803 676-1678 • asheville.oilandvinegarusa.com

olive and kickin’ d l32 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 251-1117 • oliveandkickin.com

river arts district Farmers Market r175 Clingman Ave., Asheville 28801 radfarmersmarket.wix.com/rad-farmers-market

roots & Fruits Market E g151 South Ridgeway Ave, Black Mountain 28711 664-0060 • rootsandfruitsmarket.com

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the cheese store of asheville at the Weinhaus d g lb86 Patton Ave., Asheville 28801 484-1586 • csasheville.com

the chop shop Butchery d100 Charlotte St., Asheville 28801 505-3777 • chopshopbutchery.com

trout lily deli & Market E g1297 Charlotte Highway, Fairview 28730 628-0402 • troutlilymarket.com

Weaverville tailgate Market n g60 Lake Shore Drive, Weaverville 28787 weavervilletailgate.org

West village Market and deli w g l xb771 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 225-4949 • westvillagemarket.com

Whole Foods Market (east) E4 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 28805 239-9604 • wholefoodsmarket.com

Wild Mountain Bees n g l425 Weaverville Road, Asheville 28804 484-9466 • wildmountainbees.com

Wnc Farmers Market w g570 Brevard Road, Asheville 28806 253-1691 • avl.mx/0vl

I N D I A N

chai Pani d g xm22 Battery Park Ave., Asheville 28801 254-4003 • chaipani.netLunch, Dinner

cinnamon kitchen indian cuisine sm1838 Hendersonville Road, Suite 103, Asheville 28803 575-2100 • ckcuisine.comLunch, Dinner

india Garden E xm80 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 28805 298-5001 • indiagardenonline.comLunch, Dinner

kathmandu café d xm90 Patton Ave., Asheville 28801 252-1080 • cafekathmanduasheville.comLunch, Dinner

Mela indian restaurant d g l xm70 North Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 225-8880 • melaasheville.comLunch, Dinner

I N T E R N AT I O N A l

Ben’s tune up dm195 Hilliard Ave., Asheville 28801 424-7580 • benstuneup.comDinner, Late-night

la Guinguette Eb105 Richardson Blvd., Black Mountain 28711 357-5637Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

nine Mile w g xm751 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 575-9903 • ninemileasheville.comLunch, Dinner

nine Mile d g xb233 Montford Ave., Asheville 28801 505-3121 • ninemileasheville.comLunch, Dinner

tiger Bay cafe w373 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 713-3885 • tigerbaycafe.comBreakfast, Lunch

Zambra d g x tm85A Walnut St., Asheville 28801 232-1060 • zambratapas.comDinner, Late-night

I TA l I A N

carrabba’s italian Grill s xm332 Rockwood Road, Arden 28704 654-8411 • carrabbas.comLunch, Dinner

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cucina 24 d gm24 Wall St., Asheville 28801 254-6170 • cucina24restaurant.comDinner

Glass onion n g xm18 N. Main St., Weaverville 28787 645-8866 • glassonionasheville.comBrunch, Lunch, DinnerEnjoy simple, delicious meals! Locally sourced, farm fresh, top-quality ingredients. Serving northern Italian cuisine, expertly prepared, promptly served, and reasonably priced. Located in quaint downtown Weaverville, a short drive north of Asheville. Open Everyday Lunch 11:30-3 Dinner 5-9 & Sunday Brunch

Modesto trattoria d gmGrove Arcade, 1 Page Ave., Suite 138, Asheville 28801 225-4133 • modestonc.comLunch, Dinner

nona Mia italian kitchen w xm1050 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 505-2028 • nonamiaasheville.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

olive Garden Em121 Tunnel Road, Asheville 28805 255-9887 • olivegarden.comLunch, Dinner

Pomodoros Greek and italian café E l xm1070 Tunnel Road, Asheville 28805 299-3032 • pomodoroscafe.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Pomodoros Greek and italian café (south) s l xm75 Long Shoals Road, Asheville 28704 687-3884 • pomodoroscafe.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

strada d f l xm27 Broadway, Asheville 28801 348-8448 • stradaasheville.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

travinia italian kitchen sm264 Thetford St., Asheville 28803 684-8060 • traviniaitaliankitchen.comLunch, Dinner

vinnie's neighborhood italian n xm641 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 253-1077 • vinniesitalian.comDinner

J A PA N E S E

champa sushi & thai dm3 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 225-8885 • champaasheville.comLunch, Dinner

Green tea sushi restaurant w l xb2 Regent Park Blvd., Asheville 28806 252-8300 • greenteasushi.comLunch, Dinner

hana dm5-B Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 251-1661 • hanaasheville.comLunch, Dinner

heiwa shokudo d xb87 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 254-7761 • heiwashokudo.comLunch, Dinner

ichiban steakhouse & sushi Bar sm2 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28803 252-7885 • ashevilleichiban.comLunch, Dinner

Mikado Japanese steakhouse Em45 Tunnel Road, Asheville 28805 258-9696 • mikadojapaneseasheville.comLunch, Dinner

Wasabi Japanese restaurant d xm19 Broadway, Asheville 28801 225-2551 • wasabiasheville.comLunch, Dinner

yoshida Japanese steak house wm4 Regent Park Blvd., Asheville 28806 252-5903 • yoshidaasheville.comLunch, Dinner

Zen sushi n xb640 Merrimon Ave. Suite 205, Asheville 28804 225-6033 • zen-sushi-asheville.comLunch, Dinner

K O R E A N

korean house d x tb122 College St., Asheville 28801 785-1500 • koreanhousenc.comLunch, Dinner

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koreana sb221 Airport Road, Arden 28704 676-2844 • koreanaasheville.comLunch, Dinner

stonebowl korean s xb1987 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28803 676-2172 • stonebowlkoreannc.comLunch, Dinner

l AT I N A M E R I C A N

Bandidos latin kitchen wm697 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 255-8681 • bandidosasheville.comLunch, Dinner

Brasilia churrasco steakhouse dm26 E. Walnut St., Asheville 28801 785-1599 • brasiliasteakhouse.comLunch, Dinner

chorizo d xmGrove Arcade, 1 Page Ave., Suite 139, Asheville 28801 350-1332 • chorizonc.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

límones d g xm13 Eagle St., Asheville 28801 252-2327 • limonesrestaurant.comBrunch, Dinner

salsa’s d xm6 Patton Ave., Asheville 28801 252-9805 • salsasnc.comLunch, Dinner

M E D I T E R R A N E A N

apollo Flame Bistro & Pizza s xb485 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28803 274-3582 • apolloflamebistro.netLunch, Dinner

ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT

featuring Gluten-Free & Vegan

Options, Organic foods & meats

Delicious, AuthenticEthiopian!48 COMMERCE ST.

828-707-6563LUNCH: 11:30 - 3 PM

DINNER: 5 - 9PM

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cúrate d g j f xm11 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 239-2946 • curatetapasbar.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Jerusalem Garden café d tb78 Patton Ave., Asheville 28801 254-0255 • jerusalemgardencafe.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

rezaz restaurant s g xm28 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28803 277-1510 • rezaz.comLunch, DinnerNow in its 13th year Rezaz continues to be on the cutting edge of Asheville's culinary scene. Chef and owner Reza Setayesh blends ingredi-ents and flavors from around the world to create dishes that reflect his classic Mediterranean style.

stoney knob café n xm337 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville 28787 645-3309 • stoneyknobcafe.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

twisted laurel eatery and lounge d l tm130 College St., Asheville 28801 552-3240 • twistedlaurel.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

twisted laurel eatery and taps n l tm10-A S. Main St., Weaverville 28787 645-2700 • twistedlaurel.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

M E x I C A N

Barberitos southwestern Grille & cantina sb1856C Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28803 277-9000 • barberitos.comLunch, Dinner

chapala Mexican restaurant nb113 Weaver Blvd., Weaverville 28787 645-8380Lunch, Dinner

el chapala Mexican restaurant wm282 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville 28806 665-0430 • elchapalaiii.comLunch, Dinner

el chapala Mexican restaurant nm868 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 258-0899Lunch, Dinner

el Paraiso Mexican Grill wm1047 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 255-5148Lunch, Dinner

el Que Pasa w xm891 Patton Ave., Asheville 28806 255-2227Lunch, Dinner

la carreta s xm1916 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28803 651-4462 • lacarretanc.comLunch, Dinner

la carreta n xm61-B Weaver Blvd., Weaverville 28787 658-6990 • lacarretanc.comLunch, Dinner

la carreta n xm1435 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 785-1427 • lacarretanc.comLunch, Dinner

Mamacita’s d g j xm77-A Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 255-8080 • mamacitasgrill.comLunch, Dinner

nachos and Beer sb230 Charlotte Highway, Asheville 28803 298-2280Lunch, Dinner

neo Burrito w g xb1341 Parkwood Road, Asheville 28806 989-6945 • eatneo.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

neo Burrito s g xb2 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 28803 989-7879 • eatneo.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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ole’s Guacamoles Em401 E. State St., Black Mountain 28711 669-0550 • olesguacamoles.comLunch, Dinner

Papas & Beer s xm1996 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28803 684-4882 • papasandbeerasheville.netLunch, Dinner

Papas & Beer w xm1000 Brevard Rd., Asheville 28806 665-9070 • papasandbeerasheville.netLunch, Dinner

Papas & Beer E xm17 Tunnel Road, Asheville 28805 255-2204Lunch, Dinner

the cantina s f lm10 Biltmore Plaza, Asheville 28803 505-7682 • cantinabiltmore.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

urban Burrito n xb640 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 251-1921 • urbanburrito.comLunch, Dinner

Zia taqueria wm521 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 575-9393 • ziataco.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

O T h E R A S I A N

asian Grill sm2635 Hendersonville Road, Arden 28704 651-8803 • ncasiangrill.comLunch, Dinner

Baan thai kitchen sb1950 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28803 676-2995Lunch, Dinner

doc chey’s noodle house d xb37 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 252-8220 • doccheysasheville.comLunch, Dinner

Gan shan station dm143 Charlotte Street, Asheville 28801 774-5280 • ganshanstation.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Pacific Pagoda sm1863 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28803 277-6635 • pacificpagoda.comLunch, Dinner

Pho r us s x1950 Hendersonville Road, Suite 12, Asheville 28803 676-2311 • pho-r-us.comLunch, Dinner

sogo Fusion sm1840 Hendersonville Road, Suite 101, Asheville 28803 277-3838 • sogofusionasheville.comLunch, Dinner

Wild Wok asian Bistro Eb3 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 28805 298-1666 • wildwokasheville.com/Wild_Wok_AshevilleLunch, Dinner

P I z z A

acropolis Pizza s lb140 Airport Road, Arden 28704 684-5737 • acropolispizza.comLunch, Dinner

all souls Pizza r gb175 Clingman Ave., Asheville 28801 254-0169 • allsoulspizza.comLunch, Dinner

asheville Brewing co. d xm77 Coxe Ave., Asheville 28801 255-4077 • ashevillebrewing.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

asheville Pizza & Brewing co. n l xb675 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 254-1281 • ashevillebrewing.comLunch, Dinner

asheville Pizza company s l x1850 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28803 277-5775 • ashevillepizza.comLunch, Dinner

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Barley's taproom & Pizzeria d x tb42 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 255-0504 • barleystaproom.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Black Mountain Mill and Pizzeria Eb29 Vance Ave., Black Mountain 28711 357-8449Lunch, Dinner

Blue Mountain Pizza and Brew Pub n g xb55 N. Main St., Weaverville 28787 658-8777 • bluemountainpizza.comLunch, Dinner

Brixx Pizza sb30 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 28803 654-0046 • brixxpizza.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Favilla’s new york Pizza wb1093 Patton Ave., Asheville 28806 225-3032 • favillasnewyorkpizza.netLunch, Dinner

Frank's roman Pizza n85 Weaverville Highway, Asheville 28804 645-2910Lunch, Dinner

Frank's roman Pizza Eb90 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 28805 298-5855 • franksromanpizza.comLunch, Dinner

Frank's roman Pizza wb339 Sardis Road, Asheville 28806 667-0225 • franksromanpizza.comLunch, Dinner

Fresh Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta E g xb100 S. Ridgeway Ave., Black Mountain 28711 669-6999 • freshwoodfiredpizza.netLunch, Dinner

Marco's Pizzeria s xb1854 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28804 277-0004 • marcos-pizzeria.comLunch, Dinner

Marco's Pizzeria n xb946 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 285-0709 • marcos-pizzeria.comLunch, Dinner

Mellow Mushroom d xm

50 Broadway, Asheville 28801 236-9800 • mellowmushroom.comLunch, Dinner

My Father’s Pizza E xb

110 Cherry St., Black Mountain 28711 669-4944 • myfatherspizza.comLunch, Dinner

Piazza restaurant sb4 Olde Eastwood Village Blvd., Asheville 28803 298-7224 • piazzaeast.comLunch, Dinner

standard Pizza company wb631 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 255-8122 • standardpizzacoasheville.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

P u B S

charlotte street Grill and Pub dm157 Charlotte St., Asheville 28801 252-2948 • charlottestreetpub.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

desoto lounge w j xm

504 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 255-1109 • desotolounge.comBrunch, Dinner, Late-night

Jack of the Wood d g x tm

95 Patton Ave., Asheville 28801 252-5445 • jackofthewood.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

thirsty Monk - Biltmore Park town square s xb

2 Town Square Blvd., Suite 170, Asheville 28803 687-3873 • monkpub.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

thirsty Monk - downtown d xb

92 Patton Ave., Asheville 28801 254-5470 • monkpub.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

thirsty Monk north n x51 N. Merrimon Ave., Suite 113, Woodfin 28804 424-7807 • monkpub.comDinner, Late-night

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Westville Pub w g x tm777 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 225-9782 • westvillepub.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-nightVoted #1 Neighborhood Pub in WNC, Westville has been serving homemade, American-inspired brunch, lunch, and dinner since 2002. Offering a full bar and 27 taps highlighting the best of our region’s craft beers. 7 days a week 10:30 AM-2 AM.

R E S O RT D I N I N g

Blue ridge artisanal Buffet n g xmGrove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 28804 800-438-5800 • groveparkinn.com/dining-overviewBreakfast, Brunch, Dinner

edison craft ales + kitchen n g xmGrove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 28804 800-438-5800 • groveparkinn.com/dining-overviewLunch, Dinner, Late-night

spa café n mGrove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 28804 800-438-5800 • groveparkinn.com/dining-overviewBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

sunset terrace n g xmGrove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 28804 800-438-5800 • omnigroveparkinn.comLunch, Dinner

vue 1913, an american Brasserie n g xmGrove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 28804 800-438-5800 • groveparkinn.com/dining-overviewDinner

S A N D W I C h E S

asheville sandwich co. w z l xb491 Sardis Road, Asheville 28806 633-6299 • ashevillesandwichco.comBreakfast, Lunch

asheville sandwich co. w z l xb794 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 252-0110 • ashevillesandwichco.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Jackson underground café d22 S. Pack Square, Suite LL100, Asheville 28801 255-8585 • jacksonundergroundcafe.comBreakfast, Lunch

Jersey Mike's subs E x104-A River Hills Road, Asheville 28805 298-6453 • jerseymikes.comLunch, Dinner

Jersey Mike’s subs n x674 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 255-5551 • jerseymikes.comLunch, Dinner

Jersey Mike’s subs w x1341 Parkwood Road, Asheville 28806 271-4612 • jerseymikes.comLunch, Dinner

Jimmy John's d5 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 505-8020 • jimmyjohns.comLunch, Dinner

loretta's café d z l xb114 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 253-3747 • lorettascafe.comLunch

Maggie B's Wine & specialty store n xb10-C S. Main St., Weaverville 28787 645-1111 • MaggieBsWine.comLunch, Dinner

tod's tasties & to-Go’s d j b102 Montford Ave., Asheville 28801 505-3701 • todstasties.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

todd's sandwich shop and Pub Eb601 W. State St., Black Mountain 28711 669-6680 • toddssandwichshop.comLunch, Dinner

two Guys olde style hoagies d132 Charlotte St., Asheville 28801 254-9955 • twoguyshoagies.comLunch

S E A F O O D & S T E A K

Bonefish Grill E xm105-C River Hills Road, Asheville 28805 298-6530 • bonefishgrill.comDinner

chop house dm22 Woodfin St., Asheville 28801 253-1852 • chophouseasheville.comBreakfast, Dinner

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Fisherman’s Quarters ii wb1445 Patton Ave., Asheville 28806 285-0940 • fishermansquarters.infoDinner

oyster house Brewing w xm625 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 575-9370 • oysterhousebeers.comLunch, Dinner

ruth’s chris steak house s x tm26 All Souls Cresent, Asheville 28803 398-6200 • ruths-chris.com/ashevilleDinner

the lobster trap d g x tm35 Patton Ave., Asheville 28801 350-0505 • thelobstertrap.bizDinner

S O u T h E R N

carmel’s restaurant and Bar d g xmGrove Arcade, 1 Page Ave. Suite 129, Asheville 28801 252-8730 • carmelsofasheville.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

deerpark restaurant s g xmBiltmore Estate, 1 Lodge St., Asheville 28803 225-6260 • avl.mx/0v2Brunch, Lunch

early Girl eatery d g xb8 Wall St., Asheville 28801 259-9292 • earlygirleatery.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Mayfel's d z l xm22 College St., Asheville 28801 252-8840 • mayfels.orgBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Moose café w x570 Brevard Road, Asheville 28806 255-0920 • eatatthemoosecafe.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Pisgah inn sbBlue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 408.6, Southeast of Asheville 28712 235-8228 • pisgahinn.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

red rocker inn Eb136 N. Daugherty St., Black Mountain 28711 888-669-5991 • redrockerinn.comBreakfast, Dinner

the Junction r g z lm348 Depot St., Asheville 28801 225-3497 • thejunctionasheville.comBrunch, Dinner

the southern kitchen & Bar d jm41 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 251-1777 • southernkitchenandbar.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

tupelo honey café d g j xm12 College St., Asheville 28801 255-4863 • tupelohoneycafe.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

tupelo honey café southside s g j xm1829 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28803 505-7676 • tupelohoneycafe.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Writer’s Bistro dmRenaissance Asheville Hotel, 31 Woodfin St., Asheville 28801 252-8211 • avl.mx/0vkBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

S P O RT S B A R

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar Em4 Tunnel Road, Asheville 28805 251-7384 • buffalowildwings.comLunch, Dinner

the Bier Garden d xm46 Haywood St., Asheville 28801 285-0002 • ashevillebiergarden.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

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TA C O / B u R R I T O

lucky otter wb630 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 253-9595 • theluckyotter.comLunch, Dinner

the Grey eagle taqueria r tb185 Clingman Ave., Asheville 28801 271-7987 • thegreyeagle.com/taqueriaLunch, Dinner

White duck taco shop r j xm1 Roberts St., Asheville 28801 258-1660 • whiteducktacoshop.comLunch, Dinner

White duck taco shop d j xm12 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 232-9191 • whiteducktacoshop.comLunch, Dinner

T h A I

noi's thai kitchen n xb535 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 251-1960Lunch, Dinner

suwana's thai orchid restaurant d xm11 Broadway, Asheville 28801 281-8151 • suwanasthaiorchid.comLunch, Dinner

tamarind thai cuisine sb330 Rockwood Road, Suite 112, Arden 28704 654-0988 • eattamarindthai.comLunch, Dinner

thai Basil E xb227 W. State St., Black Mountain 28711 664-4322Lunch, Dinner

thai citrus restaurant nb100 Stone Ridge Blvd., Asheville 28804 771-4779 • thaicitrus.comLunch, DinnerA married couple, Chef Sun and Pat, have made it their life's mission to share authen-tic Thai cuisine. Sun has a decade of experi-ence of Thai cooking. After graduating with honors from AB-Tech Culinary Program, Pat joined Sun to fulfill this mission.

thai tara d xbGrove Arcade, 1 Page Ave., Suite 151, Asheville 28801 774-5554 • thaitaranc.comLunch, Dinner

u P S C A l E M O D E R N

ambrozia Bar and Bistro n m1020 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 350-3033 • ambrozia-avl.comBrunch, Dinner

Fig Bistro s g m18 Brook St., Asheville 28803 277-0889 • figbistro.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

isa’s Bistro dmOne Battery Park Ave., Asheville 28801 575-9636 • isasbistro.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

kitchen 743 at isis Music hall w x tm743 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 575-2737 • isisasheville.comBrunch, Dinner, Late-night

rhubarb d g l xm7 SW Pack Square, Asheville 28801 785-1503 • rhubarbasheville.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

roux sm43 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 28803 209-2715 • rouxasheville.wordpress.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

the Bull & Beggar rm37 Paynes Way, No. 007, Asheville 28801 575-9443 • the-bull-and-beggar.comDinner

V E g E TA R I A N

laughing seed café d g f xm40 Wall St., Asheville 28801 252-3445 • laughingseed.jackofthewood.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Plant n g l xm165 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28801 258-7500 • plantisfood.com • Dinner

rosetta's kitchen d g z f l xm116 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 232-0738 • rosettaskitchen.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

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B A R S

32° ice Bar & lounge s lm140 Airport Road, Arden 28704 684-5778 • 32icebar.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

asheville yacht club/tilomorae kitchen d lm87 Patton Ave., Asheville 28801 255-TIKI • ashevilleyachtclub.comDinner, Late-night

avenue M n lm791 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 350-8181 • avenuemavl.comBrunch, Dinner

Beer city tavern Eb2574 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 28778 686-3838Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

Black Mountain ale house E x tm117-C Cherry St., Black Mountain 28711 669-9090 • blackmountainalehouse.comLunch, Dinner

Broadway's d x tm120 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 285-0400

Bywater n x tm796 Riverside Drive, Asheville 28801 232-6967 • bywaterbar.com

charlotte street Grill and Pub dm157 Charlotte St., Asheville 28801 252-2948 • charlottestreetpub.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

creekside taphouse E xm8 Beverly Road, Asheville 28805 575-2880 • creeksidetaphouse.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

dark city deli & Pub E xm122 Cherry St., Black Mountain 28711 357-5300 • darkcitydeli.comLunch, Dinner

desoto lounge w j xm504 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 255-1109 • desotolounge.comBrunch, Dinner, Late-night

east village Grille Em1177 Tunnel Road, Asheville 28805 299-3743 • eastvillagegrille.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

elaine's dueling Piano Bar n g xmGrove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 28804 800-438-5800 • groveparkinn.com/dining-overview

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Asheville’s craft whiskey

Made from heirloom corn, Troy & Sons Platinum Moonshine, Oak Reserve and our Blonde

Whiskey, are remarkably smooth and versatile. Try them in your favorite cocktail!

Ask for Troy & Sons at:

Asheville Distilling Company12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville, NC 28803 828.575.2000 | [email protected] Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter

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MG RoadTupelo Honey Cafe (downtown Asheville)

Haven’t had a chance to try our whiskey yet? Come by for a Tour & Tasting! Fridays & Saturdays, 5pm and 6pm

We also book private tours, just give us a call.

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Fairview tavern sm831 Fairview Road, Asheville 28803 505-7236Light Fare

hickory tavern s xm30 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 28803 684-0975 • thehickorytavern.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Jack of the Wood d g x tm95 Patton Ave., Asheville 28801 252-5445 • jackofthewood.comLunch, Dinner

king James Public house d g j l xm94 Charlotte St., Asheville 28801 252-2412 • kingjamespublichouse.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

kitchen 743 at isis Music hall w x tm743 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 575-2737 • isisasheville.comBrunch, Dinner, Late-night

native kitchen & social Pub E g x tb204 Whitson Ave., Swannanoa 28778 581-0480 • nativesocialpub.comLunch, Dinner

one stop @ asheville Music hall d tm55 College St., Asheville 28801 255-7777 • ashevillemusichall.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

oneFiFtyone Boutique Bar & kitchen d x tm151 Haywood St., Asheville 28801 239-0239 • boutiquehotel-asheville.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Pour taproom wb800 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 505-0352 • pourtaproom.com

rankin vault cocktail lounge d j m7 Rankin Ave., Asheville 28801 254-4993 • rankinvault.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

sly Grog lounge/ the downtown Market d l xb45 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville 28801 552-3155 • slygrog.wordpress.com

smoky Park supper club rm350 Riverside Drive, Asheville 28801 smokypark.comDinner

sol Bar at new Mountain avl d tm38 N. French Broad Ave., Asheville 28801 785-1701 • newmountainavl.com

the admiral w x tm400 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 252-2541 • theadmiralnc.comDinner

the Bier Garden d xm46 Haywood St., Asheville 28801 285-0002 • ashevillebiergarden.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

the double crown Bar w x tm375 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 575-9060 • thedoublecrown.com

the Grey eagle r x tb185 Clingman Ave., Asheville 28801 232-5800 • thegreyeagle.comLunch, Dinner

the lobster trap d g x tm35 Patton Ave., Asheville 28801 350-0505 • thelobstertrap.bizDinner

the Mothlight w tm701 W. Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 252-5446 • themothlight.com

the odditorium w x tm1045 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 575-9299 • ashevilleodditorium.com

the orange Peel d xm101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 398-1837 • theorangepeel.net

the social E l x tm1078 Tunnel Road, Asheville 28805 298-8780 • thesocialasheville.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

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tiger Mountain thirst Parlour d x tm112 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 407-0666

town Pump tavern E x tm135 Cherry St., Black Mountain 28711 357-5075

treasure club Em520 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 28805 298-1400 • TheTreasureClubs.com

Westville Pub w g x tm777 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 225-9782 • westvillepub.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

White horse Black Mountain E x tb105-C Montreat Road, Black Mountain 28711 669-0816 • whitehorseblackmountain.comLight Fare

B E E R B A R S

Barley's taproom & Pizzeria d x tb42 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 255-0504 • barleystaproom.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

craft room Growlers sb1987 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28803 676-3060 • craftroomgrowlers.com

thirsty Monk - Biltmore Park town square s xb2 Town Square Blvd., Suite 170, Asheville 28803 687-3873 • monkpub.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

thirsty Monk - downtown d xb92 Patton Ave., Asheville 28801 254-5470 • monkpub.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

thirsty Monk north n x51 N. Merrimon Ave., Suite 113, Woodfin 28804 424-7807 • monkpub.comDinner, Late-night

BEER/WINE STORES

appalachian vintner s xb745 Biltmore Ave., Suite 121, Asheville 28803 505-7500 • appalachianvintner.com

asheville Brewers supply nb712-B Merrimon Ave., Asheville 28804 285-0515 • ashevillebrewers.comWe offer the area's most comprehensive selection of quality equipment and ingre-dients for the fermenting enthusiast. Beer, wine, mead, cider- we've got you covered! Our staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and we offer free homebrewing classes twice a month!

asheville Wine Market d j xb65 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 253-0060 • ashevillewine.com

Bruisin' ales d j xb66 Broadway, Asheville 28801 252-8999 • bruisin-ales.com

divine Wine and Beer Eb1011 Tunnel Road, Suite 110, Asheville 28805 505-8875 • divinewineandbeer.comLunch, Dinner

hops & vines w j z l xb797 Haywood Road, Suite 100, Asheville 28806 252-5275 • hopsandvines.net

Metro Wines d l xb169 Charlotte St., Asheville 28801 575-9525 • metrowinesasheville.com@MetroWines, we believe wine is about friends, family and community. We offer wines from small family farms to nation-wide names you know. Located on the way to Grove Park Inn, we are open 7 days a week, with free and easy parking, delivery and shipping. Big Shop Selection! Small Shop Service!

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north carolina Wine Gifts llc o lAsheville • 490-1840 • northcarolinawinegifts.com

table Wine s j lb1550 Hendersonville Road, Suite 102, Asheville 28803 505-8588 • tablewineasheville.com

Weinhaus d lb86 Patton Ave., Asheville 28801 254-6453 • weinhaus.com

B R E W E R I E S

altamont Brewing co. w j tm1042 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 575-2400 • altamontbrewingcompany.comDinner

asheville Brewing co. d xm77 Coxe Ave., Asheville 28801 255-4077 • ashevillebrewing.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Burial Beer co. d j xb40 Collier Ave., Asheville 28801 475-2739 • burialbeer.com

catawba Brewing company s xb63 Brook St., Asheville 28803 424-7290 • catawbabrewingco.com

catawba Brewing company d xb32 Banks Ave Asheville, NC 28801 552-3934 • catawbabrewingco.com

French Broad Brewery & tasting room s xb101-D Fairview Road, Asheville 28803 277-0222 • frenchbroadbrewery.com

Green Man Brewery tasting room d j xb23 Buxton Ave., Asheville 28801 252-5502 • greenmanbrewery.com

hi-Wire Brewing db197 Hilliard Ave, Asheville 28801 575-9675 • hiwirebrewing.com

highland Brewing company s l x tb12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 28803 299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com

lexington avenue Brewery d g xm39 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 252-0212 • lexavebrew.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

lookout Brewing co. E xb103 S. Ridgeway Ave., Black Mountain 28711 357-5169 • lookoutbrewing.com

open Brewing s xbGerber Village, 1836 Hendrsonville Road, Asheville 28803 505-4564 • obrewing.com

oyster house Brewing w xm625 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 575-9370 • oysterhousebeers.comDinner

Pisgah Brewing company E j x tb150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain 28711 669-0190 • pisgahbrewing.com

sierra nevada taproom & restaurant sb100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River 28732 681-5300 • sierranevada.comLunch, Dinner

twin leaf Brewery db144 Coxe Ave., Asheville 28801 774-5000 • twinleafbrewery.com

Wedge Brewing company r j xb37 Payne's Way, Asheville 28801 505-2792 • wedgebrewing.comDinner, Late-night

Wicked Weed Brewing d xm91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 575-9599 • wickedweedbrewing.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

B R E W E Ry T O u R S

amazing Pubcycle d xbAloft Hotel, 51 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 214-5010 • amazingpubcycle.com

asheville Brews cruise d j bVarious locations, Asheville 28801 545-5181 • ashevillebrewscruise.com

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BreW-ed Brewery & history Walking tours d lb28801 • 278-9255 • brew-ed.comBREW-ed Brewery & History Walk-ing Tours offer the only brewery tour in Asheville led by a certified beer expert. Get behind the scenes access to Asheville's best local breweries. Discover Beer, Discover Asheville.

C I D E R I E S

Black Mountain ciderworks E104 Eastside Drive, Unit 307, Black Moun-tain 28711 419-0089 • blackmountainciderworks.com

noble hard cider s g34-D Redmond Drive, Fletcher 28732 808-7403 • noblecider.com

urban orchard cider company w g l210 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806 774-5151 • urbanorchardcider.comDinner

C O C K TA I l B A R S

Buchi Bar d xm116 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 232-0738

club eleven on Grove d x tm11 Grove St., Asheville 28801 505-1612 • elevenongrove.com

Grove house entertainment complex d x tm11 Grove St., Asheville 28801 505-1612 • thegrovehouse.com

lex 18 d g l tm18 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 575-9494 • lex18avl.comBrunch, Dinner, Late-night

MG road Bar & lounge d g xm19 Wall St., Asheville 28801 254-4363 • mgroadlounge.comDinner, Late-night

nightbell d g j f xm32 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 575-0375 • thenightbell.comDinner, Late-night

o.henry's/ the underground d xm237 Haywood St., Asheville 28801 254-1891 • ohenrysofasheville.com

Pack's tavern d l x tm20 S. Spruce St., Asheville 28801 225-6944 • packstavern.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Pulp d x tmThe Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 398-1837 • theorangepeel.net

scandals nightclub d x tm11 Grove St., Asheville 28801 505-1612 • scandalsnightclub.com

sky Bar d xm18 Battery Park Ave., Asheville 28801 258-1058 • worldcoffeecafe.comLight Fare

storm rhum Bar & Bistro d m125 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 505-8560 • stormasheville.comDinner, Late-night

sunset cocktail terrace n mGrove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 28804 800-438-5800 • groveparkinn.com/dining-overviewLight Fare

the Great hall Bar n mGrove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 28804 800-438-5800 • groveparkinn.com/dining-overviewLight Fare

the imperial life d j xm48 College St., Asheville 28801 254-8980 • imperialbarasheville.comLight Fare

the Market Place restaurant d g tm20 Wall St., Asheville 28801 252-4162 • marketplace-restaurant.comBrunch, Dinner, Late-night

the social lounge & tapas Bar d f xm29 Broadway St., Asheville 28801 376-0031 • socialloungeasheville.comLight Fare

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the southern kitchen and Bar d g xm41 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 28801 251-1777 • southernkitchenandbar.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

top of the Monk d xm92 Patton Ave., Asheville 28801 254-5470 • topofthemonk.comLight Fare

tressa's downtown Jazz & Blues d tm28 Broadway, Asheville 28801 254-7072 • tressas.comDinner, Late-night

W xyz Bar at aloft asheville d xm51 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801 • 232-2838 aloftashevilledowntown.com/wxyzbarLate-night

D I S T I l l E R I E S

Ben’s american sake Brewery dm195 Hilliard Ave., Asheville 28801 424-7580 • benstuneup.comDinner, Late-night

troy and sons distillers s12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville 28803 575-2000 • ashevilledistilling.com

W I N E B A R S

5 Walnut Wine Bar d x tb5 Walnut St., Asheville 28801 253-2593 • 5walnut.comLate-night

Battery Park Book exchange & champagne Bar d xbGrove Arcade, 1 Page Ave., Suite 101, Asheville 28801 252-0020 • batteryparkbookexchange.comLunch, Late-night

cork & keg tasting Bar d lb86 Patton Ave., Asheville 28801 254-6453 • weinhaus.com

divine Wine and Beer Eb1011 Tunnel Road, Suite 110, Asheville 28805 505-8875 • divinewineandbeer.comLunch, Dinner

rezaz s g xm28 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 28803 277-1510 • rezaz.comLunch, Dinner

santé Wine Bar and taproom d l xbGrove Arcade, 1 Page Ave., Suites 146/152, Asheville 28801 254-8188 • santewinebar.com

Although many people think of Asheville as Beer City due to its vibrant craft-brewing culture, the area also boasts a robust wine industry. The WNC Wine Trail currently lists nearly 30 wineries, cideries and meaderies in the region, up from 17 when the website launched in 2011.

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B R E VA R D

Bracken Mountain Bakery s g x42. S. Broad St., Brevard 28712 883-4034 • brackenmountainbakery.comBreakfast, Lunch

Brevard Brewing company s xb63 E. Main St., Brevard 28712 885-2101 • brevard-brewing.comLate-night

Falls landing eatery sb18 E. Main St., Brevard 28712 884-2835 • thefallslanding.comLunch, Dinner

healthy harvest natural Foods s g29 W. French Broad St., Suite 105, Brevard 28712 885-2599 • healthyharvestnaturalfoods.comLunch

Jordan street café s xm48 W. Jordan St., Brevard 28712 883-2558 • thejordanstreetcafe.comDinner

Marco trattoria s xm204 W. Main St., Brevard 28712 883-4841 • marcotrattoria.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

oskar Blues Brewery s j x tb342 Mountain Industrial Drive, Brevard 28712 883-2337 • oskarblues.comLunch, Dinner

Pescados Burritos s x265 N. Broad St., Brevard 28712 884-5559 • pescadosburritosnc.comLunch, Dinner

Quotations coffee café s x147 East Main St., Brevard 28712 883-8966 • quotationscoffee.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

the Phoenix s x tm14 S. Gaston St., Brevard 28712 877-3232 • thephoenixbrevard.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

the square root restaurant s x tm33 Times Arcade Alley, Brevard 28712 884-6171 • squarerootrestaurant.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

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h E N D E R S O N V I l l E

alykat deli s635 Spartanburg Highway, Hendersonville 28792 697-0311Lunch, Dinner

Black Bear coffee co. s x318 N. Main St., Hendersonville 28792 692-6333 • blackbear.coffeeBreakfast, Lunch

Black Forest on 5th s xm123 E. Fifth Ave., Hendersonville 28792 513-1092Lunch, Dinner

Black rose Public house s xm222 N Main St, Hendersonville 28792 668-2622Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

Blue Mountain cafe/hendersonville Food co-op sb60 S. Charleston Lane, Hendersonville 28792 693-0505 • hendersonville.coopBreakfast, Lunch

Burntshirt vineyards s xb2695 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville 28792 685-2402 • burntshirtvineyards.com

champa sushi & thai sb437 N. Main St., Hendersonville 28792 696-9800 • champanc.comLunch, Dinner

Fireside Pancake house s x295 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville 28792 697-1004 • firesidepancakeinn.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Flat rock tailgate Market gLittle Rainbow Row, Flat Rock 607-7719 • flatrockfarmersmarket.com

Flat rock village Bakery s g xb2710 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock 28731 693-1313 • Flatrockwoodfired.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Fletcher village Bakery s g x235 St. Johns Road, Suite 70, Fletcher 28732 687-7999Breakfast, Brunch

hot dog World s x226 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville 28792 697-0374 • hotdogworld.netLunch, Dinner

hubba hubba smokehouse s g2724 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock 28731 694-3551 • hubbahubbasmokehouse.comLunch, Dinner

Mean Mr. Mustard express s x605 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville 28739 698-8584 • meanmrmustards.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Moe’s original Bar B Que s xb114 N. Main St., Hendersonville 28792 595-9200 • moesoriginalbbq.comLunch, Dinner

Moose café s x59 Highland Square Drive, Hendersonville 28792 595-9650 • eatatthemoosecafe.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

never Blue s g xm119 S. Main St., Hendersonville 28792 693-4646 • theneverblue.comLunch, Dinner

saint Paul Mountain vineyard s g xb588 Chestnut Gap Road, Hendersonville 28792 685-4002 • saintpaulmountainvineyards.com

season's at highland lake s gm86 Lily Pad Lane, Flat Rock 28731 696-9094 • HLInn.com/SeasonsBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

southern appalachian Brewery s x tb822 Locust St., Hendersonville 28792 684-1235 • sabrewery.com

the original hannah Flanagan's Pub and eatery s xm300 N. Main St., Hendersonville 28792 696-1665 • theoriginalhannahflanagans.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

the Poe house s xm105 1st Ave. West, Hendersonville 28792 696-1838 • thepoehouse.comLunch, Dinner

the square root restaurant s x tm111 S. Main St., Hendersonville 28792 693-7758 • squareroothendersonville.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

ugly Mug coffee and tea s x2024-B Asheville Highway, Hendersonville 28791 693-9999Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

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umi Japanese Fine dining s xm633 N. Main St., Hendersonville 28792 698-8048 • umihendersonville.comLunch, Dinner

West First Wood-Fired Pizza s g xm101-B 1st Ave. West, Hendersonville 28792 693-1080 • Flatrockwoodfired.comLunch, Dinner

M A D I S O N C O u N T y

Good stuff Grocery n x tb38 Bailey's Branch Road, Marshall 28753 649-9711 • goodstuffgrocery.comDinner, Late-night

iron horse station restaurant & tavern n xb24 S. Andrew Ave., Hot Springs 28743 622-0022 • theironhorsestation.comLunch, Dinner

Marshall container co. n xb10 South Main St., Asheville 28753 319-5354 • marshallcontainer.com

Pot Pie shop n x133 S. Main St., Marshall 28753 545-0664 • potpieshop.com

Zuma coffee n x10 S. Main St., Marshall 28753 649-1617 • zumacoffee.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

O T h E R l O C A l E S

Garden deli n g xm107 Town Square, Burnsville 28714 682-3946 • garden-deli.comLunch, Dinner

knife and Fork n g xb61 Locust St., Spruce Pine 28777 765-1511 • knifeandforknc.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

nantahala Brewing wb61 Depot St., Bryson City 28713 488-2337 • nantahalabrewing.com

the esmeralda inn & restaurant Em910 Main Street, Chimney Rock 28720 625-2999 • theesmeralda.comLunch, Dinner

the Pizza shop and dry county Brewing company n xb585 Oak Ave., Spruce Pine 28777 765-4583 • drycountybrewing.comLunch, Dinner

the Purple onion s g tb16 Main St., Saluda 28773 749-1179 • purpleonionsaluda.comLunch, Dinner

Wildflour Bake shop sb173 E. Main St., Saluda 28773 749-3356 • wildflourbakerync.comBreakfast, Lunch

yancey county Farmers Market n g105 S. Main St., Burnsville 28714 682-4108 • avl.mx/0vg

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The Green Restaurant Association is a national nonprofit that provides the only official Certified Green Restaurants mark in the United States. For more information, and a current list of Asheville-area members, go to dinegreen.com.

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