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Asheville Eats & Drinks is published annually by Mountain Xpress, P.O. Box 144, Ashe-ville, NC 28802, 828-251-1333. Visit us on the Web at mountainx.com. We have taken great care to ensure the accuracy of information contained herein. However, restaurants do change their services. Please call ahead prior to patronizing these establishments. Copyright 2014 by Mountain Xpress. All rights reserved. No part of this publication — including listings and advertisements — may be reproduced without the expressed permission of Mountain Xpress.

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PUBLISHER Jeff Fobes • ADVERTISING MANAGER Susan Hutchinson • MANAGING EDITOR Margaret Williams • EDITORS Tracy Rose • Gina Smith • COPY EDITORS Haley Benton, Carrie Eidson, Rob Mikulak • WRITERS Jonathan Ammons • Dave Gilbert, Elizabeth Reynolds McGuire • Thom O’Hearn • Toni Sherwood • Micah Wilkins • PHOTOS Alicia Funderburk • Nathan Metcalf • PANELISTS Jenn Anglin • Julie Atallah • Christie Calaycay • Julie Cochrane • Anna Dempsey • Felicia Dickson • Lisa Dickson • Hank Eder • Dave Erickson • James Fedele • Carissa Fuentes • Steven Goff • Sarah Catherine Golden • Mark Hebberd • Katherine Hicks • Lockie Hunter • Elsa Iglesias • Richard Inman • Mary Lou Kemph • Andrea Kulish • James MacKenzie • Larry Merrill • Nancy Merrill • Tamiko Am-brose Murray • Joe Myers • Rigel Pawlak • Adam Reinke • Dan Segal • Joe Scully • Sam Steele • Sheila Thibodeaux • Capuchina Taylor • Heidi Taylor • Emily Trimnal • Craig Weitzel • Nora White • LISTINGS Grady Cooper • Lisa Watters • Tanner Hall • DESIGN MANAGER Megan Kirby • DESIGNER Lori Deaton • I.T. MAN-AGER Stefan Colosimo WEB DEVELOPERS Kyle Kirkpatrick • Brad Messenger • DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Jeff Tallman • ADVERTISING REPRESENTA-TIVES Nichole Civiello • Bryant Cooper • Jordan Foltz • Tim Navaille • Aiyanna Sezak-Blatt • Kenneth Trumbauer • John Varner

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A S H E V I L L E - A R E A

EATS & DRINKSAlong with soaking up Asheville’ natural beauty, architecture and cultural offerings, add exploring the city’s flourishing food and drink scene to your list of must-dos.

Asheville offers choices in almost every conceivable category of dining and imbib-ing: Southern fare with a twist? Check. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free? Abso-lutely. Homey industrial breweries and craft cocktails? Of course.

Living in (or visiting) a dynamic foodie town calls for a guide to its restaurants and drinking establishments.

Drawing on the insights of a half dozen panels made up of local food aficionados from all walks of life, this year’s Eats & Drinks guide fills the bill. So whether you’re a first-time visitor or an Asheville native, here’s to discovering the best food and drink the city has to offer. Cheers!

A N d O u R p A N E L I S T S A R E ...Enlisting the local experts

C L O S E T O H O M ERegional, Southern favorites grace local menus

H O L d T H E M E A T A N d g L u T E NScrumptious vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options

d I N I N g W I T H d O g SAsheville eateries welcome diners’ canine pals

N E E d f O R S p E E dQuick bites promise to tame those rumblings

S I p A N d S H A R EWhere coffee and tea are more than just drinks

d A T E N I g H TAsheville’s most romantic dining spots

T O A S T O f T H E T O W NAsheville’s cocktail and wine scene makes a splash

S W E E T S T u f fLots to choose from for a local sweet tooth

S H A K E u p y O u R R O u T I N EWhere the locals go to refresh their dining habits

I N y O u R O W N b A C K y A R dNeighborhood joints just around the corner

b E E R 1 0 1Where to drink (and learn about) locally brewed beers

d O u b L E T A K EAsheville’s hidden gems quietly shine

A L L I N T H E f A M I L yKid-friendly places that please

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AND ouR pANElISTS ARE ...ENL IST INg THE LOCAL ExpERTS

• Jenn Anglin 20-something Southerner

• Julie Atallah co-owner of Bruisin’ Ales

• Christie Calaycay jeweler/owner of Calaycay Design

• Julie Cochrane single working mom at FestivalNet.com

• Anna Dempsey college student

• Felicia Dickson, assistant innkeeper

• Lisa Dickson, family caregiver

• Hank Eder owner of Hank Eder Public Relations/ Marketing

• Dave Erickson The Wine Mule blogger

• James Fedele runs online restaurant guide Lucky Fork

• Carissa Fuentes UNCA campus minister

• Steven Goff executive chef/co-owner King James Public House and A-B Tech culinary and pastry program graduate

• Sarah Catherine Golden freelance food writer/photographer

• Mark Hebberd living wage certification coordinator

• Katherine Hicks part-time medical sales representative

• Lockie Hunter writer and mom

• Elsa Iglesias high-school math teacher

• Richard Inman professional musician

• Mary Lou Kemph nurse and activist

• Andrea Kulish self-employed artist

• James MacKenzie writer/blogger

• Larry Merrill co-owner, Applewood Manor Inn

• Nancy Merrill co-owner, Applewood Manor Inn

• Tamiko Ambrose Murray writer and member of Asheville City Schools Foundation Board of Directors

• Joe Myers retired lawyer

• Rigel Pawlak comedian and actor

• Adam Reinke MALT Homebrew Club officer and former Asheville Beer Master

• Dan Segal budding farmer

• Joe Scully Corner Kitchen and Chestnut restaurants owner

• Sam Steele radio DJ and food aficionado

• Sheila Thibodeaux registered nurse

• Capuchina Taylor co-owner of Pho Ya Belly food truck

• Heidi Taylor stay-at-home mom/aspiring writer

• Emily Trimnal graphic designer/blogger

• Craig Weitzel maltster at Riverbend Malt House

• Nora White college student

In an effort to garner broader input on which of Asheville’s dining and drinking establishments to highlight, our Eats & Drinks writers enlisted the help of small, focused, local panels from various walks of life to con-tribute their considered opinions. Panelists included an A-B Tech culi-nary and pastry program graduate, parents with an eye for family-friendly restaurants, food and wine bloggers, veterans of Asheville’s restaurant world and home brewers who know their hops.

Many thanks to the following for their time, expertise and willingness to share their thoughts:

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by JONATHAN AMMONS

Slow-cooked, patiently prepared, and with a focus on regional ingredi-ents, the Appalachian and local cuisine of Asheville not only tells the story of the South as a whole, but also of the city itself.

Few men are more entrenched in Southern cuisine and culture than Chef Michael Moore. Founder of the Blind Pig Supper Club and a for-mer workhorse for The Admiral, Moore opened Seven Sows Bourbon & Larder downtown to satiate his desire to focus on the more obscure side of our regional palate. Buttermilk hushpuppies with pimento cheese share the menu with pig’s head meatloaf and crispy chicken livers made with Cruze buttermilk. A penchant for adventure helps with this uncon-ventional menu, and a great bourbon list provides some liquid courage.

For another high-end, yet unequivocally Southern meal, you’d be remiss to skip downtown’s Table. James Beard Award semifinalist Chef Jacob Ses-soms heads up the kitchen at one of Asheville’s most beloved restaurants. Revolving around local, seasonal fare, Table demonstrates quality and class. Whether it’s chicken sausage with dumplings, or a rabbit hotdog with hon-ey mustard, Table’s menu changes daily and is always indicative of its roots. Be sure to try some of their spectacular house-made charcuterie as well.

A few blocks away, Star Chefs award winner Chef William Dissen isn’t just leaving his mark on local Southern food through his work with the Southern Foodways Alliance, he’s serving it up at his long-running farm-to-table res-taurant, The Market Place Restaurant. It’s hard to go wrong with their Ben-ton’s bacon mac and cheese or a pan-roasted quail with cornbread stuffing.

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For something casual, The Lowdown food truck may be a bit hard to track down, but just check twitter (@thelowdowntruck) or their Web page — or look for the lines in front of this Southern roots mobile kitchen. It’s hard to choose among pumpkin-pesto grilled pimento cheese; peanut butter, banana and Nutella; or their pulled-pork barbecue sandwiches — but with Southern comfort food like this, you’ll be glad you toughed it out.

Local hideaway HomeGrown’s motto is “slow food, right quick.” Serving local ingredients in a casual, quaint environment, with dishes like butter-milk fried chicken, “Redneck Pot Pie” — a dish of cheesy grits, barbecue chicken and biscuits — or a tempeh barbecue for the vegetarian diner, it’s a quick and easy lunch spot in North Asheville for those in a rush.

If you have a penchant for barbecue, you might want to try the president’s local favorite, 12 Bones Smokehouse. The highly praised barbecue pit in the River Arts District (which also has a South Asheville location) has served President Barack Obama on two occasions. Another spot close to downtown for a pig-fix is Luella’s Bar-B-Que, where dry-rubbed ribs and a mac-and-hoop-cheese side is the order of the day. Or drop in at an Asheville institution, Little Pigs, near Biltmore, which has been serving its pulled pork to locals since 1963.

Jonathan Ammons is an Asheville native, bartender, musician, professional hedonist and overall fan of food and beverage; he runs dirty-spoon.com, and you can follow his exploits on twitter @jonathanammons.

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Going out to eat can be a challenge for vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free diners. Luckily, a number of Asheville restaurants have adopted hab-its and menu items that serve those with dietary restrictions. Our expert local panel points the way to some local jewels.

The award for the most dedication goes to Plant, with its entirely vegan menu. The North Asheville restaurant serves first-class vegan cuisine with perfect presentation and execution. In just three years of business, it has already received both national and local acclaim as one of the best res-taurants for diners who avoid animal products. Topping off its menu of healthy plant-based dishes, Plant also offers a plethora of vegan desserts — including delectable ice cream.

Plant is to the vegan crowd what Posana Cafe is to gluten-free diners. In the heart of downtown, Posana is one of Asheville’s only certified gluten-free restaurants. Everything on its menu, save for the beer on tap and certain specialty drinks, is gluten-free. The wait staff is friendly, knowl-edgeable and willing to accommodate any other dietary restriction as well. With its stylish decor, outdoor seating and elaborate menu, this is a fine-dining experience for all eaters.


For a casual lunch, consider downtown’s Thai Orchid. Traditional Thai food has many options sans meat, dairy and gluten, which is also good news for folks trying to avoid all the substitutes that can sometimes bog down other dishes or cuisines.

Sometimes, though, substitutes are simply necessary. Who would expect anyone to go without pizza? And just because you’re gluten-free or vegan does not mean you should sacrifice taste, even when it comes to pizza, a traditionally bready and cheesy favorite. Fresh Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta in Black Mountain offers one of the cheapest, best-tasting gluten-free crusts in the area. The best part? They’re made in-house. And there’s a sweet story behind it, too. The owners’ daughter developed a gluten in-tolerance and her parents, seeing how difficult it could be to eat out with a gluten-free diet, promised her that they would offer a gluten-free crust at their restaurant. Fresh also offers tasty cheese and meat substitutes as vegan pizza toppings, which you can enjoy on their outdoor patio.

Perhaps surprisingly, the new Farm Burger downtown is accommodat-ing to the non-carnivorous variety of burger lovers as well. With tasty gluten-free burger buns, delecta-ble vegan burgers, and meats and other ingredients from local farm-ers, this restaurant is not just for meat eaters.

The Hop, the classic ice cream shop with two locations — in West Asheville and North Asheville — rates a mention, because who doesn’t love a wide variety of vegan ice cream?

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DININg wITh DogSASHEV I L L E EATER I ES WELCOME d INERS ’ CANINE pALS

by TONI SHERWOOd

Many dog lovers like to take their furry children with them everywhere, in-cluding restaurants. Around Asheville, there are plenty of great outdoor din-ing areas that welcome people and their canine companions.

Good food, people watching and friendly, accommodating staff are at the top of dog lovers’ lists. One casual-dining favorite is White Duck Taco Shop. Located in the River Arts District near downtown Asheville, this gourmet taco eatery has lots of outdoor seating with umbrellas for shade. There’s plenty of room for dogs to stretch out beneath picnic tables while their owners dine on reasonably priced tacos, house-made soups and chips and salsa. The specials change often, including the margaritas.

At City Bakery Café downtown, diners can spot local canine star, “Maggie the Wonder Dog.” Maggie is a Jack Russell terrier who has appeared on “Oprah,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Live! With Regis & Kelly” and “Animal Planet.” With great people watching, de-licious pastries, dedicated parking spots and a city garage across the street, it’s easy to see why canine celebrities flock to the bakery.

But sometimes dog owners want a little more high-end fare. “A good dog place is also good for people,” panelist Sheila Thibodeaux says. As a service-dog owner, she describes Posana Café as “a step above other places you go with your dog.” Although dogs must sit on the

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outside of the railing, the Posana’s Pack Square location, with its ever-changing array of musicians and performers, is the ultimate in people-watching coupled with fine dining. All of Posana’s locally inspired seasonal fare is also surprisingly gluten-free.

With two outdoor seating areas, Mayfel’s ranks high among dog owners. There’s a covered patio in front and The Courtyard Bar in back, with a separate entry off Wall Street. When panelist Felicia Dickson took a friend with a three-legged dog there, servers brought treats and water and were very accommodating. And Mayfels’ New Orleans-influenced comfort food draws raves. “The fried green to-matoes are insane,” Dickson says.

Salsa’s outdoor area is a semi-enclosed alleyway on the west side of the restaurant. This secluded nook is a great place for a more timid dog or an owner wanting a break from the street traffic. Panelist Hank Eder notes: “The chef will personalize your dish based on di-etary restrictions.” The Mexican-Caribbean cuisine is prepared with local produce and changes with the seasons.

The Grove Arcade is like the Sunset Strip of canine-friendly eater-ies, with many choices and all with outdoor seating areas along Page Avenue, including Modesto, Carmel’s Kitchen & Bar, Chorizo, Thai Tara, Burgerworx, True Confections and Santé Wine Bar & Tap Room.

By far, a fan favorite for outdoor eating is the charming and en-chanted courtyard nook at Creperie Bouchon. Tucked behind the restaurant, this brick patio is off the main drag, offering great ambi-ence and delicious gluten-free crepes. You and your canine pal will feel like you’ve been to France and back, but without the pricey plane ticket and uncomfortable pet carrier.

Toni Sherwood enjoys exploring Asheville’s vibrant restaurant scene for Mountain Xpress; you can find her at ComedyInsight.com.

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by THOM O’HEARN

When you’re in the mood for something tasty and quick, a range of restau-rants can satisfy your need for speed — without resorting to fast food. Our panelists offered inside info on the best quick bites to be found downtown and around town.

Starting with the scrumptious Clingman Cafe, the pioneer restaurant in the River Arts District has been joined by many of Asheville’s best quick bites. The wood-fired pizza and stellar sandwiches at All Souls Pizza are made with as many local ingredients as possible, including flour and polenta milled by the res-taurant itself. Pizza Pura, right around the corner, offers a different take on pizza: Neopolitan-style. Tacos more your thing? White Duck Taco Shop serves up creative varieties like banh mi tofu and spicy Buffalo chicken, while Taqueria con Cuida, inside The Grey Eagle, serves up more traditional tacos alongside the live music. As if that weren’t enough, The Junction offers stellar small plates. And there’s a food truck at Wedge Brewing Co. every night of the week.

Downtown, if you’re on the hunt for food but it’s well after dinnertime, there’s a reason Rosetta’s Kitchen has been a longtime go-to place. It’s hard to beat favorites like their peanut-butter tofu and sweet tater fries (and they’re served until 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday). Plus, Rosetta’s cake slices are large enough to qualify as a late-night meal in themselves. Lexington Avenue Brewery and Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria are also open until 2 a.m. most nights if you’re around downtown and in the mood for pizza, pub grub or meatier fare — and both can quickly turn out an order even when they’re busy.

If you’re on the west side, Haywood Road from the WALK (West Asheville Lounge and Kitchen) to Universal Joint is very late-night friendly, and there are some excellent chicken wings to be had. Speaking of wings, King James

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Public House on Charlotte Street has a few reasons to head north for a late-night snack: duck wings, frites, pork rinds and more are available until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Of course, the morning after a long night calls for food as fast as possible in the morning. Everyone has their own favorite remedy, and if a steaming bowl of noodles is your cure-all, Pho ‘R’ Us in South Asheville is the way to go. It’s hot, fresh, and there’s hardly ever a wait.

When it comes to a full-on breakfast, you probably want a hearty one at Sunny Point Café in West Asheville or Over Easy Café downtown. If you can’t bear the weekend wait, before succumbing to a chain restaurant, try hitting up Katuah Market in Biltmore Village for the ultimate in instant gratification. Its breakfast bar has some of the best variety in town, from fluffy blueberry pancakes and local sausage to scrambled eggs with cheese and tempeh bacon. (There’s also healthier stuff if you’re into that.) There’s also newcomer Biscuit Head in West Asheville. It can get busy, but the waits are generally on the short side — and who can say no to that jam bar?

Thom O’Hearn is an Asheville-based freelance writer.

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If you’re looking for that quintessential urban experience, look no further than World Coffee Café in the historic Flatiron Building in downtown Asheville. Here you can sip on a latte or some house-made tea while you watch the world go by. Enjoy delicious pastries and sandwiches with a friend at an outdoor table in the heart of all of the action, or find a cozy little corner to read or work, surrounded by exotic, globally-inspired decor.

Across the river, Waking Life has quickly become a favorite hangout in West Asheville. A converted bungalow sets the tone for a relaxed, homey atmosphere, and the coffee is rich and dark — simply superb, according coffee connoisseurs. But don’t forget to try the tea. Black tea served on ice tastes deeper than most iced teas. It’s the perfect refreshing drink for cooling down on their front porch on a steamy afternoon.

The unique stone façade of Filo in East Asheville beckons all to enter through the big, castlelike doors. Inside the historic building is a huge, open space, filled with a warm, glowing light from large, warehouse-style windows — giving off a bright, alive and cozy feeling. Grab a piece of cake or pie and settle down in one of the sofas, or sit at a table with a friend. Make sure to try any of Filo’s specialty lattes — there is never anyone who is disappointed.

Eagle Street Coffee Emporium is quickly becoming downtown Asheville’s living room. Plush, vintage sofas and comfortable, second-hand chairs wel-

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come patrons of all kinds to spend an afternoon reading a book, work-ing, studying or just chatting. Come late in the day for games, music and meeting some new friends. The cozy cafe is located on The Block, the historic African-American business district centered around Eagle and Market streets.

There’s also a little, red cottage café and coffee roasters just south of Biltmore Village on Hender-sonville Road that serves delicious coffee with a heart. Not only does Biltmore Coffee Traders roast and brew its direct-trade coffee in-house, but they do so knowing that customers can feel good about drinking their coffee. Stop by and become a regular. Grab a home-made, gluten-free peanut butter cookie and be on your way by using Biltmore Coffee’s drive-through window. Or sit down for a while and get to know the owners, who will quickly become friends.

There is nothing like sipping on a cup of coffee or tea while reading a book. Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe is the go-to coffeehouse and bookstore in downtown Asheville. Support independent bookstores and organic, fair-trade coffee all at the same time when

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visiting the establishment. Try one of Malaprop’s daily specials, peruse the latest publications, discover new authors and plan to attend an upcoming author’s visit. Be slow and intentional; it is a place where coffee and books are meant to be savored.

Elizabeth Reynolds McGuire drinks, photographs and writes about coffee, promoting the Swedish idea of fika and checking out local coffee shops in Asheville while dreaming of making a world tour of cafes and coffee farms. Contact her at [email protected] or visit her blog at belovelive.com.

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“Romantic” dining can be what you want it to be — an intimate, quiet ex-perience or one that’s coupled with fun and romantic things to do nearby.

Nine Mile is a small, busy bistro featuring Caribbean-inspired dishes combined with traditional pasta dishes and daily specials. Best of all, couples can stroll hand-in-hand around historic Montford after dinner. “Good food is romantic,” panelist Felicia Dickson says, “I had the best zucchini pasta I’ve ever had in my life at Nine Mile, and I’m Italian.”

The historic Omni Grove Park Inn invites romance with its cavernous fireplaces and front-porch rocking chairs. The Sunset Terrace offers outdoor dining with a stunning view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and downtown Asheville. The food is classic American, featuring hand-cut steaks and seafood. Panelist Richard Inman says, “You feel like Vanderbilt himself.” Of course if it’s really going well on your date, you can always get a room.

From Limones Restaurant it’s an easy walk to the Fine Arts Theatre, the Diana Wortham Theatre and the Asheville Art Museum. The inno-vative Mexican-inspired menu changes often; past favorites include the grilled romaine salad, and spare ribs with risotto. Soft lighting, booths, and excellent service bring diners back. Be sure to try a specialty drink like mojitos or peach-chipotle margaritas.

For others, a romantic meal is comfortable seating and a quiet atmosphere. “Romance is being able to talk to my husband,” panelist Nancy Merrill says.

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The Market Place stands out for great acoustics, well-informed staff, exquisite food, and soft lighting. Specializing in American farm-to-table cuisine, this is the best of Asheville’s locally sourced meats and produce.

“To say, ‘Let me take you to a French restaurant’, that’s romantic,” panelist Shelia Thibodeaux says. Bouchon is a favorite destination for many couples. “You know everything you order will be delicious,” Thibodeaux adds. Couples enjoy the social atmosphere and recom-mend sitting at the bar if it ’s crowded. The trout salad and French onion soup are fan favorites.

It may not look too inviting from the exterior, but The Admiral was a top recommendation for romance; a unique combination of gour-met food with a dive-bar atmosphere, the inventive dishes make it memorable. Panelist Rigel Pawlak says, “It ’s Nuevo gourmet cuisine, stuff you won’t find anywhere else.” Pawlak appreciates that there’s no need to dress up. There’s also a jukebox and dancing on Friday and Saturday nights.

Another important aspect for romance is sharing plates, and trying new experiences.

With belly dancers and live music on Saturdays, Jerusalem Garden Cafe is a fun and unique night out. “It looks like the sultan’s tent inside with fabric hanging from ceiling,” Panelist Hank Eder says. Eder recommends sharing a Greek-style salad for two and a kabob.

Many couples named Zambra as their favorite spot. “There are se-cluded booths with pillows, it ’s really comfy,” panelist Tamiko Am-brose Murray says. “It ’s tapas, so you’re sharing food and sampling things together.” The comfy seating, cozy nooks, friendly and atten-tive service and low lighting make Zambra a top choice for romance.


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Despite Asheville’s “Beer City” reputation, if you find yourself over-hopped or in want of something stronger, there are a handful of cocktail and wine options that are sure to please even the most sophisticated pal-ate. The newly burgeoning cocktail scene has seen a lot of growth as of late, with the number of craft-cocktail-focused joints nearly quadrupling since 2012. And those cocktails are a welcome addition to an already-thriving wine scene.

Tucked just above the oft-praised farm-to-table restaurant Table is its elegant and beautiful cocktail bar and charcuterie, The Imperial Life. Boutique bourbons sit next to more adventurous spirits like Batavia Ar-rack on the stylish, yet surprisingly unpretentious, bar made of reclaimed bowling-alley wood. Whether you’re looking for a classic Old Fashioned or something new, the cocktail menu is constantly changing and reliably consistent. Add to that an immaculate wine list of some of the most ob-scure and hard-to-find vintages and varietals, The Imperial Life is sure to satisfy even the most discerning oenophile or tippler.

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stir and shake a slew of India-themed cocktails utilizing the incredibly deep spice closet of their partner restaurant Chai Pani, a local Indian street food favorite. Just across the street, Cucina 24 not only boasts its well-touted chef Brian Canipelli, but can also brag about Donnie Pratt’s insanely meticulous cocktails. Featured in Gaz Regan’s 101 Best Cock-tails of 2013, Pratt’s list changes seasonally and features a mix of classics and original creations.

While downtown, you might want to check out Top of the Monk, another joint cocktail venture located above its parent company, beer giant Thirsty Monk. The speakeasy-themed bar boasts pre-Prohibition libations and techniques as well as a complimentary bite of food with each tipple. Or, if wine is more your poison for the evening, it is impos-sible to go wrong with 5 Walnut Wine Bar. An extensive bottle list sits alongside a generous list of $5 specials (usually two reds and two whites) along with $7-$8 features. The cozy bar is always packed with a friendly crowd, amiable servers and regularly features free local music acts, usually of the jazz-oriented variety.

Venture farther west and you’ll find yourself in the River Arts District. If you’re already full of beer, you might skip Wedge Brewing — although I don’t recommend missing it — and head next door to The Bull and Beg-gar. Charlie Hodge is a transplant from the West Coast, where he helped cocktail legend Jeffrey Morgenthaler open the now-legendary Clyde Common in Portland, Ore. Dedicatedly traditional, both the cocktails and the wine are perfectly suited and paired for the classic and mostly Southern menu.

Jonathan Ammons is an Asheville native, bartender, musician, professional hedonist and overall fan of food and beverage; he runs dirty-spoon.com, and you can follow his exploits on twitter @jonathanammons.


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Asheville has no shortage of bakeries, cafes and dessert shops. But a panel of local, self-described experts has some clear favorites.

Topping their list is Donatelli Cake Designs on Haywood Street in downtown Asheville. Many on the panel agreed: Karen Donatelli makes the “best European pastries, the best cakes, and the best desserts” in town. Stocked with more wondrous and tasty items than any person (or, frankly, a group of people) could possibly consume, Donatelli’s pastry case is just plain beautiful. But it’s not all eye-candy. Folks rave mainly over the taste and textures of the various croissants (plain, almond and chocolate), fruit tarts and brioche. The coffee is excellent, as are the plated desserts that Donatelli bakers will create for you upon request. For one local patron, a visit “feels like a treat,” and a local chef and restaurant owner concurred, noting that the bakery is perfect for “people who know what quality is.” Ms. Donnatelli’s cakes are unrivaled. Whether for a big event, dinner party or simply because you want to treat yourself at home, a cake design by Donatelli makes the perfect dessert.

One of the most popular hot spots for after-dinner desserts is the French Broad Chocolate Lounge. Whether you feel like a quick bite of truffle or prefer to relax with a coffee and crème brûlée, the lounge manifests an ambiance that is at once elegant and luxurious. “Drinking” chocolates are a unique favorite: Basically, the inside of the truffle is served in a small

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teacup, accompanied by a spoon. It tastes like the thickest, richest hot chocolate ever made. The lounge also offers cakes, tortes, brownies and a wide selection of cookies and macaroons. French Broad also serves wine and beer, so parents can order an after-dinner drink while the kids get dessert. One local parent loves the Pisgah a la mode, an ice-cream float made with stout beer from Pisgah Brewing Co., and recommends the lounge as a great place to take guests and visitors from out-of-town. “Ev-erybody’s happy, and you can’t go wrong.”

Whether you prefer its downtown or West Asheville location, The Hop is the go-to ice cream joint. Always a great place for kids of all ages, The Hop serves up homemade ice cream, often augmenting the traditional standards with innovative and tasty flavors, such as Thai Curry, Blueberry Kale, Breakfast Club and Strawberry Balsamic. Ice cream can come with any number of toppings and sauces (most of which are made in-house), and it can be added to a phletora of shakes, sundaes and smoothies. The Hop also makes sorbets and vegan ice cream for those who prefer to skip

the dairy. The shops themselves are great for families and larger groups; the servers are very friendly; and there’s often music or some type of live entertainment for kids. Plus, you can always take pints and gal-lons of ice cream home with you.

Other spots with notable desserts and sweet things include West End Bakery, Chai Pani, Sunny Point Café and Short Street Cakes.

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Even when you live in a great restaurant town like Asheville, it’s easy to find yourself in a bit of a rut.

Seven-year resident Shelia Thibodeaux says, “If you want to get out of a rut, go back to basics — places that have been here for a long time.” Her hus-band Richard Inman recommends Asheville Pizza & Brewing on Mer-rimon Avenue. “You can prop your feet on the sofas. It’s a different movie experience,” Inman says. With unique gourmet pizzas, local beers and a family-friendly atmosphere, this alternative movie theater draws raves.

Also located on Merrimon, Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian is another top choice. “Great staff — it’s like Cheers,” panelist Nancy Merrill says. Vinnie’s serves up generous portions of Italian favorites such as lasagna, veal Parmesan, and linguine with clam sauce. “They have the most friendly staff,” panelist Larry Merrill agrees, calling the garlic knots “wonderful.”

For some locals, revisiting tourist spots is a great way to shake up their usual routine.

Even before the president and First Lady Michelle Obama dined at the Corner Kitchen, the Biltmore Village restaurant has attracted tourists with impeccably prepared Southern dishes, great presentation and a menu that changes often. Larry Merrill, co-owner of Applewood Manor Inn, says, “Everything I’ve eaten there was good. When we send people there, they always comment on the presentation.”There are plenty of romantic nooks in the remodeled century-old house, too, and there’s a sunny side porch perfect for locals to relax while sipping a ginger bourbon cocktail.

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Tupleo Honey Café is a favorite and popular tourist destination down-town, but panelist Tamiko Ambrose Murray says she can’t stay away for long. “I love the shrimp and grits, and sitting outside is nice.” She adds, “It’s usually crowded, so you have to wait, but it’s worth it.” Tupelo Hon-ey’s creative take on Southern fare is a consistent and dependable choice.

For other locals, exploring an out-of-the-way spot — and off their well-beaten path — is the key to renewal.

There are few places that fall into the same category as Ben’s Tune Up. This American sake brewery and restaurant offers Asian/Polynesian in-fluenced eclectic fare — the perfect rut readjustment. The atmosphere is casual, there’s a lush beer garden, and dinner is served until 2 a.m. What’s more, they now offer a weekday lunch buffet.

In West Asheville, Bandidos Latin Kitchen offers contemporary Latin fusion with South American and Cuban influences. Although the at-mosphere is super casual, the exquisitely prepared and reasonably priced dishes, such as Sunburst Farms trout tacos and Apple Brandy Farms chi-potle steak, are the real attraction here — along with the $5 margaritas and mojitos.

Another West Asheville find is the Tiger Bay Café. Almost hidden behind BattleCat Coffee Shop, this intimate, friendly and reasonably priced restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. There’s a small dining room and a counter with stools near the kitchen. A fusion of Southeast-style barbeque, West Indian and Latin foods, Tiger Bay’s menu items include breakfast sandwiches and curry.


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South: FairviewThe Local Joint, in the Fairview area, is not your typical, old-fashioned diner. It’s a cross between a classic American diner and a cool, funky, downtown café. It has the counter, the bar stools and the booths — all the stuff that roadside diners have. But it also has funky decorations, chalk-boards with specials, beer taps from local breweries, plants and flowers, and wine bottles in crates. Stop by for seared salmon eggs Benedict with spinach and goat cheese or a grilled avocado tempeh sandwich. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and some incredibly delicious, local, organic food. And don’t ever judge a book by its cover.

North: Merrimon AvenueGrab a calendar and mark down the open hours for Cecilia’s Kitchen in North Asheville. It may be easy to miss on Merrimon Avenue, but do not miss out. Open for lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Thursday through Saturday, and brunch 9-3 on Saturday, Cecilia’s is a cozy place, boasting big-flavor, authentic Argentinean fare. With its quaint, no-frills atmosphere, the restaurant feels like you’re eating in someone’s eat-in kitchen. The empanadas and crepes are bursting with flavor and not to be missed. Go and sit down at the counter or call in for catering and take-out. Your taste buds will thank you.

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East: Haw CreekCreekside Taphouse is a family-friendly, dog-savvy tavern in the Haw Creek neighborhood. Sit in a booth or a table in the front area, at the bar toward the back, or head outside to the large outdoor space where the creek trickles by and twinkling lights make it the place to be on a warm evening. Play corn hoe, beach volleyball or pool while the Deep South aromas of ribs and barbecue and burgers leave your mouth watering. Best shared with family and friends.

West: Haywood RoadSet your alarm so you won’t miss Mama’s Fast Food biscuits! Nestled among the hip, popular cafés and restaurants on Haywood Road in West Asheville, Mama’s is a tiny, white-brick box that doesn’t look like much on the outside. But, inside, amid the smells of bacon sizzling, biscuits baking, burgers frying and the eclectic, vintage decor, it’s evident that this place serves up some delicious home-cooking. Mama’s is a diner that at-tracts all kinds of folk — but only those who know about it. So, the secret is out of the bag. For a juicy burger or a filling breakfast at a good price, go see Mama. But get there before 2 p.m., when Mama’s shuts down for the day.

Central: River Arts DistrictLove authentic, Neapolitan pizza? Then Pizza Pura in the River Arts District should be on your list. This is the place for serious pizza lovers. Wood-fired artisan pizza takes a little time to prepare, using the original methods from the 1800s in Naples, Italy. But it’s worth the wait. Come relax in the indoor or outdoor seating, soak up the artsy ambiance and enjoy a pie for dinner Mondays through Saturdays. The perfect ending to a day of beauty and inspiration.

Elizabeth Reynolds McGuire drinks, photographs and writes about coffee, pro-moting the Swedish idea of fika and checking out local coffee shops in Asheville while dreaming of making a world tour of cafes and coffee farms. Contact her at [email protected] or visit her blog at belovelive.com.

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If you’re in town for a few days, an easy way to sample a few breweries in one go is to take a brewery tour from Asheville Brewery Tours, Brews Crews or BREW-ed. However, the South Slope area south of downtown is now the perfect place for a self-guided walking tour. If you park near Hilliard and Coxe avenues, you can start hoppy at Asheville Brewing and Hi-Wire, then move over to Wicked Weed for even more hops or a world-class sour. Then wind down through Green Man, Burial and Twin Leaf. (And if you’re reading this in late summer, an additional bar or two and a new Sour Tasting Room from Wicked Weed will also be open in the same area.) Downtown more your thing? Start at Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria or Thirsty Monk for some of the most compre-hensive draft selections in town, then hit up Lexington Avenue Brewery for a pint or flight.

If you’d rather enjoy a beer in the great outdoors, Catawba Valley, Pis-gah, Asheville Brewing and French Broad all now have their beer in outdoor-friendly cans. Hit up one of the stellar local bottle shops like Bruisin’ Ales (downtown), Appalachian Vintner (Biltmore) or Hops &

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Vines (West Asheville) for some fresh ones. If you’re here on vacation, it’s a great chance to do some “souvenir” shopping at the same time. Pair your shiny new cans with a picnic and you’re ready to hit the trail. Or try the reverse and end your hike or mountain biking with a stop at Oskar Blues and Brevard Brewing — they’re a stone’s throw from the entrance to Pisgah National Forest.

If you think you’ve seen all there is to see when it comes to beer, try tak-ing a step back and exploring some of the area’s best producers of beer ingredients. Riverbend Malt House is the first and largest malt house in the Southeast. They focus on connecting brewers with regional farmers, and if you stop by you can talk with maltsters and see the traditional floor malting in action. Check their website and call or email to set up a tour. If you’re more of a hophead, Echoview Farm, OB Joyful, and Hop ‘n Blueberry Farm all offer seasonal tours. If you time it right, you can see and smell those beautiful hops right on the bine.

If you think you can’t hit a local brewery because you have a kid or pup in tow, think again. Quite a few Asheville breweries are kid- and dog-friendly. Highland has made a name for itself with a meadow replete with hammocks that’s fun for the whole family. They also have family-friendly live music many nights. Oyster House is another great choice. With a pint of cask stout for you and some hot fries for the kids, it’s as close as you can get to a British-style neighborhood pub. Or if the whole family wants a movie as well, Asheville Brewing’s Merrimon Avneue location has it seven days a week.

Thom O’Hearn is an Asheville-based freelance writer.

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In this small, bustling city with its thriving restaurant scene, many estab-lishments may go unnoticed. But do a double take; our panelists proclaim that these hidden places are worth checking out.

Blue Kudzu Sake is new to the River Arts District, and it is unlike other Asheville eateries in more ways than one. With a full dinner menu and unique items such as the kimchi Reuben, Blue Kudzu Sake also features more than 60 selections of sake, a traditional Japanese alcoholic drink. Earlier this year, Blue Kudzu Sake became licensed to brew its own sake, and even has three certified sake professionals on staff to teach classes on brewing sake, its history and traditions.

Although The Prospect is a memorable bar, its location is quite forget-table. Nestled on Buxton Avenue south of downtown in the South Slope area, it may take you a few trips to remember where it is, but it’s well worth it. This friendly bar is dimly lit, featuring a jukebox, games and a large outdoor area for the warmer months. Late-night Asheville can sometimes be trouble, but not at The Prospect, where the people and the atmosphere are relaxed and genuine.

When the bustling Sunny Point Café in West Asheville is too crowd-ed with morning brunchers, hop down the street to Tastee Diner, an old-school country diner with a grungy, but friendly vibe. With its greasy breakfasts, and NASCAR Hall-of-Famers decorating the walls, it is a true find.

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As much as Asheville loves its beer, some breweries and bars have a lower profile than others. Burial Beer Co., which launched earlier this year in the South Slope area, is a small taproom open three days a week (Thurs-day-Saturday) on Collier Avenue. Burial Beer works with other breweries in town to make brews like Firebreather, a Belgian strong ale, a collabora-tion with Hi-Wire Brewing. The space is industrial, but homey and, as such, very Asheville.

Asheville may not be not known for its pizza, but it does offer at least one promising, hidden spot: Del Vecchios, a small Italian eatery located in Bar of Soap on Merrimon Avenue. As you do your laundry, you can enjoy unsurprisingly good beer as well as surprisingly good pizza.

Magnolia Ray, on Weaverville Highway just north of Asheville, is one eatery where you’re welcome to bring your kids for a quiet night. Walk in and the servers remember you. The chef comes out during your dinner to make small talk. This restaurant’s New Orleans-style cuisine offers raw dishes like zucchini pasta, gluten-free options and a kids’ menu.

An easy drive from Asheville, Foothills Pasture Raised Meats in Black Mountain bridges the gap between meats and meals. This family-owned butchery and deli sells local, pasture-raised meats that they process and butcher there. Foothills also offers a rotating menu of lunch sandwiches, take-out dinners and more. The shop has a friendly feel, and the employees often recommend recipes for their hormone- and antibiotic-free meats.

Micah Wilkins is an Asheville-based writer who regularly writes about food.

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Asheville offers an excellent selection of family-friendly dining options. Our panel of local experts (often referred to as “parents”) quickly estab-lished the most important facets of a good family-dining experience: tasty and inexpensive kids’ menus; kid-friendly activities, spaces and staff; and quality food and drinks for the adults.

Sunny Point Café sits at the top. Whether it’s breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, the West Asheville hotspot serves fresh, terrific food for all ages. Kids rave about the corn pancakes and French toast, and some moms em-phasize the “huge amount of fresh fruit” that accompanies kids’ breakfast items. The “Mighty Good” breakfast plates and sandwiches also impress, as does a mimosa — the MEGA-Mosa — served in a pint glass. Plus, Sunny Point’s wait staff is extremely accommodating, supplying Mr. Po-tato Head toys, crayons and coloring sheets. Other bonuses: a nice patio and large garden where kids can see where their food grows.

Montford’s Nine Mile offers Caribbean-inspired pasta and rice dishes that please kids and adults alike: The large portions are affordably priced and taste fantastic. The kids’ menu features a variety of pasta, rice and salad dishes — all remarkably priced at $2.75. For one local mother, Nine Mile is a perfect place to go when she “doesn’t want a place for kids, but a restaurant that accommodates them.” Other pluses: a friendly wait staff and a kitchen that will rush kids’ orders upon request.

Pho ‘R’ Us, on Hendersonville Road in South Asheville, not only offers a wide range of excellent Vietnamese food, it makes culinary exploration fun. One father celebrated the pho as an “epic noodle bowl” that comes with so

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many sides and sauces that eating becomes an activity in itself. Kids can experiment with new types of vegetables, spices, textures and tastes as they dress up their pho any way they like. The bowls of pho are so generous that parents can split a bowl and still have a serving for their child. But you’ll also want to try other items, including some of the best spring rolls in town.

Two other restaurants that make new tastes fun for kids are White Duck Taco Shop in the River Arts District and Chai Pani downtown. White Duck fea-tures a wide and rather exotic menu of items that all seem a little less intimi-dating when wrapped up in a taco tortilla. Fillings include jerk chicken, duck served with mole sauce and Thai peanut chicken. Sides can be black beans, fresh watermelon served with mint, and kimchi. White Duck also makes a mean margarita. Chai Pani, the “Indian street food” restaurant, makes a point to expand kids’ palates while pleasing adults with sumptuous finger food. The Uttapam crepes are a sensation, and kids can eat for free on Wednesdays.

Other places that deserve a mention include: Teaufood Culinary Busk-ing at The Bywater on Riverside Drive (where Teau will cook you up a meal for pay-what-you-will tips!), Creekside Taphouse in East Asheville and West Asheville’s Universal Joint.

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BAGEL 1. Bruegger's Bagels 2. City Bakery 3. Joey's New York Bagels

BAKERY (BREAD) 1. City Bakery 2. Farm & Sparrow 2. West End Bakery 3. Dough

BAKERY (SAVoRY) 1. City Bakery 2. West End Bakery 3. Well-Bred Bakery & Café

BAKERY (SWEETS/DESSERTS) 1. French Broad Chocolate Lounge 2. Well-Bred Bakery & Café 3. City Bakery 3. West End Bakery

BARBECuE 1. 12 Bones 2. Luella's Bar-B-Que 3. Moe's Original Bar B Que

BEST RESTAuRATEuR 1. Hector Diaz, Salsa’s 2. Eric Scheff er, Vinnie’s Italian 2. Katie Button, Cúrate 3. Michel Baudouin, Bouchon

BEST VALuE 1. Papas and Beer 2. Doc Chey's Noodle House 2. White Duck Taco 3. Mamacita’s

BISCuITS 1. Tupelo Honey Café 2. Sunny Point Café 3. Bojangles’

BREAKFAST/BRuNCH 1. Sunny Point Café 2. Early Girl Eatery 3. Over Easy Café

BuRGER 1. Farm Burger 2. Burgermeister's (Closed) 3. Juicy Lucy's Burger Bar & Grill 3. U niversal J oint

BuRRITo 1. Mamacita’s 2. Neo Burrito 3. Urban Burrito

BuSINESS LuNCH 1. C hestnut 1. Mela Indian Restaurant 1. P ack's Tavern 2. Table 3. Posana Café

CATERER 1. Laurey's Café and Catering 2. Th e Red Radish 3. Colorful Palate

CHAIN-opERATED 1. Carrabba's Italian Grill 2. Bonefi sh Grill 3. Mellow Mushroom

CHARCuTERIE 1. C úrate 2. Table/Th e Imperial Life 3. Th e Chop Shop Butchery

CHEAp LuNCH 1. White Duck Taco Shop 2. Mamacita’s 3. Chai Pani

CHEESEMAKER/CHEESE DAIRY 1. Th ree Graces Dairy 2. Spinning Spider Creamery 3. Looking Glass Creamery

CHINESE 1. Oriental Pavilion 2. Asiana Grand Buff et 3. Doc Chey's Noodle House

CHoCoLATE 1. French Broad Chocolate Lounge 2. Th e Chocolate Fetish 3. K ilwins

CuLINARY SCHooLoR CLASSES 1. A- B Tech 2. Dough 3. Ma Belle France

DINER/HoME-STYLE 1. HomeGrown 2. Moose Café 3. Early Girl Eatery


EuRopEAN (oTHER THAN ITALIAN/GREEK)1. Bouchon2. Cúrate3. Black Forest

FAVoRITE RESTAuRANT1. Cúrate2. The Admiral3. Nine Mile

FooD EVENT1. Blind Pig Supper Club2. Asheville Food & Wine Festival3. A Taste of Asheville

FooD TRuCK1. El Kimchi2. Gypsy Queen Cuisine3. The Lowdown

FRENCH FRIES1. Bouchon2. Five Guys Burgers & Fries3. McDonald’s

FRozEN YoGuRT/CuSTARD1. YoLo Frozen Yogurt2. TCBY3. Ya Ya's Frozen Yogurt

GREEK1. Apollo Flame Bistro2. Pomodoros3. Stoney Knob Café

GREEN/SuSTAINABILITY-FRIENDLY RESTAuRANT1. The Green Sage2. HomeGrown2. Plant3. Rosetta's Kitchen

HEALTHIEST1. Laughing Seed Café2. Plant3. Rosetta's Kitchen

ICE CREAM1. The Hop Ice Cream Café2. Ultimate Ice Cream3. Marble Slab

INDIAN1. Mela2. Chai Pani3. India Garden Restaurant

INNoVATIVE/CREATIVE1. Cúrate2. The Admiral3. Plant

ITALIAN1. Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian2. Nona Mia Italian Kitchen3. Strada

JApANESE1. Wasabi2. Heiwa Shokudo3. Ichiban

KID-FRIENDLY1. Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co.2. Mellow Mushroom3. Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co.

(downtown)3. McDonald's

LATE-NIGHT1. Rosetta's Kitchen2. 51 Grill & Pizzeria3. Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro

LATIN AMERICAN (NoT MEXICAN)1. Salsa’s2. Chorizo3. Limones

LoCAL FooD/DRINK pRoDuCT1. Buchi Kombucha2. Highland Brewing Co. beer2. Lusty Monk Mustard3. Roots Organic Gourmet

LoCAL-FooD EMpHASIS1. HomeGrown2. Early Girl Eatery3. Sunny Point Café

MEXICAN1. Papas and Beer2. El Que Pasa2. Mamacita’s3. Ole’s Guacamoles

MoST RELIABLE LuNCH1. White Duck Taco Shop2. Mela3. Mamacita’s

NEW RESTAuRANT1. Farm Burger1. Wicked Weed Brewing2. Chestnut3. Seven Sows Bourbon & Larder

oTHER ASIAN1. Doc Chey's Noodle House2. Stonebowl Korean3. Pho ‘R’ Us

ouTDooR DINING1. Universal Joint2. Mellow Mushroom3. Bouchon3. White Duck Taco Shop

pEopLE-WATCHING1. Mellow Mushroom2. Lexington Avenue Brewery2. The Southern Kitchen & Bar3. Carmel's Kitchen & Bar

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pET-FRIENDLY BAR1. The Bywater2. Altamont Brewing Co.2. Battery Park Book Exchange

& Champagne Bar3. Wedge Brewing Co.

pET-FRIENDLY RESTAuRANT1. Universal Joint2. Asheville Brewing Co.3. Sunny Point Café

pIzzA1. Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co.2. Marco's Pizzeria3. Circle in the Square3. Mellow Mushroom

pLACE To EAT ALoNE1. The Green Sage2. Rosetta's Kitchen3. Home

puB GRuB1. Jack of the Wood2. Universal Joint3. Wicked Weed Brewing

QuICK MEAL1. Mamacita’s2. White Duck Taco3. Urban Burrito3. VegHeads Drive-Thru

RESTAuRANT STILL NEEDED IN ASHEVILLE1. Ethiopian2. Chinese3. Vietnamese

RESTAuRANT To TAKE ouT-oF-ToWNERS To1. Tupelo Honey Café2. Cúrate3. 12 Bones3. The Admiral

RESTAuRANT WINE LIST1. Zambra2. Cúrate3. Bouchon

RESTAuRANT WITH THE BEST CHILDREN'S MENu1. Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co.2. Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian3. Tupelo Honey Café

RESTAuRANT WITH THE BEST KIDS-EAT-FREE (oR CHEAp) NIGHT1. Earth Fare2. Urban Burrito3. Fuddruckers

RoMANTIC DINING1. Zambra2. Bouchon3. Cúrate3. Limones

SALAD1. Laughing Seed Café2. Apollo Flame Bistro3. Nine Mile3. Plant

SEAFooD1. The Lobster Trap2. Bonefish Grill3. Red Lobster

SERVICE1. Cúrate2. Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian3. Limones3. The Admiral

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. Jersey Mike's2. Subway3. Asheville Sandwich Co.

SuSHI1. Wasabi2. Green Tea Sushi2. Zen Sushi3. Heiwa Shokudo

TACo1. White Duck Taco Shop2. Papas and Beer3. Mamacita’s

TAKE-ouT1. Doc Chey's Noodle House2. Oriental Pavilion3. 12 Bones

THAI1. Suwana's Thai Orchid2. Thai Basil3. Noi's Thai Kitchen

Top CHEF1. Katie Button, Cúrate2. Jason Sellers, Plant3. Elliott Moss, Ben’s Tune-Up

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uNDISCoVERED RESTAuRANT1. Nine Mile1. Stonebowl Korean2. Magnolia Ray2. The Local Joint3. Tacos Jalisco

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

D R I N K S

ALL-ARouND CoFFEEHouSE1. High Five Coffee Bar2. BattleCat Coffee Bar3. Izzy's Coffee Den

ALL-ARouND LoCAL BREWERY1. Highland Brewing Co.2. Wedge Brewing Co.3. Pisgah Brewing Co.3. Wicked Weed Brewing

BAR FoR AN oFFICE pARTY1. Pack's Tavern2. Wicked Weed Brewing3. Lexington Avenue Brewery

BAR FoR LIVE MuSIC1. Jack of the Wood2. The Grey Eagle3. Isis Restaurant & Music Hall

BAR WITH A VIEW1. Sky Bar2. The Bywater3. Social Lounge & Tapas

(formerly Sazerac)

BAR WITH BAR GAMES1. Arcade Asheville2. The Bywater3. Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria

BARTENDER1. Jackson Zoeller, Bier Garden2. Travis Floan, Universal Joint3. Kyle Gray Beach, MG Road

BEER BREWER1. Carl Melissas, Wedge Brewing Co.2. Doug Riley, Asheville Brewing Co.3. Gordon Kear, Altamont Brewing Co.

BEER SToRE1. Bruisin' Ales2. Hops & Vines3. Appalachian Vintner

BLooDY MARY1. The Southern Kitchen & Bar2. Luella's Bar-B-Que2. Universal Joint3. Mayfel's

CLEANEST-TASTING TAp LINES1. Wicked Weed Brewing2. Thirsty Monk3. Wedge Brewing Co.

CoCKTAILS1. Social Lounge & Tapas

(formerly Sazerac)2. MG Road3. Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro3. The Junction

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

BEST CoFFEEHouSE CoFFEE1. Waking Life Hand Brewed Coffee

& Espresso2. High Five Coffee Bar3. Izzy's Coffee Den

CREATIVE, zANY BREWERY1. Wicked Weed Brewing2. Wedge Brewing Co.3. Asheville Brewing Co.

DIVE BAR1. Desoto Lounge2. The Double Crown3. Broadway's

EVENING CoFFEEHouSE1. Izzy's Coffee Den2. BattleCat Coffee Bar2. High Five Coffee Bar3. French Broad Chocolate Lounge

FAMILY-/KID-FRIENDLY BAR1. The Bywater2. Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co.3. Highland Brewing Co.

FAVoRITE BEER EVENT1. Brewgrass Festival2. Beer City Festival3. Just Brew It

FAVoRITE NC CRAFT BREWERY ouTSIDE oF WNC1. Foothills Brewing2. The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery3. Mother Earth Brewing

GAY BAR1. Scandals Nightclub2. O.Henry's3. Smokey’s After Dark

HoTEL BAR1. W XYZ Lounge2. OneFiftyOne Boutique Bar and

Kitchen3. Red Stag Grill

LoCAL ALE1. Pisgah Pale Ale, Pisgah Brewing Co.2. Highland Gaelic Ale

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3. St. Terese's Pale Ale, Highland Brewing Co.

LoCAL BEER (ANY STYLE)1. Pale Ale, Pisgah Brewing Co.2. Iron Rail IPA, Wedge Brewing Co.3. Gaelic Ale, Highland Brewing Co.

LoCAL BEER IN A GRoWLER1. Pisgah Pale Ale, Pisgah Brewing Co.2. ESB, Green Man Brewery3. Shiva IPA, Asheville Brewing Co.

LoCAL BEER SELECTIoN1. Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria2. Thirsty Monk3. Wicked Weed Brewing

LoCAL IpA1. Iron Rail IPA, Wedge Brewing Co.1. Shiva IPA, Asheville Brewing Co.2. Green Man IPA, Green Man

Brewery3. IPA, French Broad Brewing Co.

LoCAL poRTER1. Green Man Porter, Green Man

Brewery2. Ninja Porter, Asheville Brewing Co.3. Oatmeal Porter, Highland Brewing Co.

LoCAL WINERY1. Biltmore Estate Winery2. Falderal Winery2. Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards3. Burntshirt Vineyards

LoCALS BAR1. The Bywater2. Wedge Brewing Co.3. Desoto Lounge3. Westville Pub

MoRNING CoFFEEHouSE1. High Five Coffee Bar2. Waking Life Hand Brewed

Coffee & Espresso3. Izzy's Coffee Den

MoST uNIQuE NoNALCoHoLIC DRINK MENu1. Laughing Seed Café2. Posana Café3. Chai Pani

NEIGHBoRHooD puB1. Westville Pub2. Universal Joint3. Jack of the Wood

pLACE To DRINK TEA1. Dobrá Tea2. The Green Sage3. High Five Coffee Bar3. Starbucks

READING-FRIENDLY CoFFEEHouSE/TEAHouSE1. Dobrá Tea2. Waking Life Hand Brewed

Coffee & Espresso3. BattleCat Coffee Bar3. Malaprop's Bookstore/Café

RESTAuRANT BAR1. Wicked Weed Brewing2. Universal Joint3. Lexington Avenue Brewery

SCENESTER/HIpSTER BAR1. Tiger Mountain Thirst Parlour2. The Admiral3. Rankin Vault3. The Double Crown

SINGLES BAR1. Tiger Mountain Thirst Parlour2. Scully's Bar & Grille3. Lexington Avenue Brewery

SMooTHIES/JuICES1. Greenlife Grocery/Wholefoods Market1. The Green Sage2. Earth Fare3. West Village Market Farmacy

SpECIALTY LIQuoR SELECTIoN1. MG Road2. The Imperial Life3. Social Lounge & Tapas (formerly

Sazerac)3. Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro

SpoRTS BAR1. Wild Wing Café2. The Bier Garden3. Hickory Tavern

uNuSuAL BEER SELECTIoN1. Thirsty Monk2. Wicked Weed Brewing3. Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria

upSCALE BAR1. Social Lounge & Tapas2. The Imperial Life3. MG Road

WINE BAR1. 5 Walnut Wine Bar2. Santé Wine Bar & Tap Room3. Battery Park Book Exchange &

Champagne Bar

WINE SToRE1. The Asheville Wine Market2. Hops & Vines3. Appalachian Vintner

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131 Main Restaurant sm

Biltmore Park Town Square, 308 Thetford St., Asheville 651-0131 • 131-main.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Angelo's Family Restaurant e

1226 Charlotte Highway, Fairview 628-4031Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Avenue M n c lm

791 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 350-8181 • avenuemavl.comBrunch, Dinner

Ben’s Tune Up d xm

195 Hilliard Ave., Asheville 424-7580 • benstuneup.comLunch, Dinner

Black Mountain Bistro eb

203 E. State St., Black Mountain 669-5041 • blackmountainbistro.comLunch, Dinner

Blue Ridge Artisanal Buffet n cm290 Macon Ave., Asheville 252-2711 • groveparkinn.com/dining-overviewBreakfast, Dinner

Bourbon Barrel Beef and Ale wm454 Hazelwood Ave., Waynesville 452-9191 • bourbonbarrelbeefandale.comLunch, Dinner

Buffalo Nickel wm747 Haywood Road, Asheville 768-4880

Burgerworx d cb1 Page Ave. Suite 132, Asheville 253-2333 • burgerworxavl.comLunch, Dinner

Café Azalea e gm1011 E. Tunnel Road, No. 100, Asheville 299-3753Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Carolina Cinemas' The Carolina Asheville s xb1640 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 274-8811 • carolinacinemas.comLunch, Dinner

Cedric's Tavern s g c f xmBiltmore Estate, Asheville 225-1333 • avl.mx/084Lunch, Dinner

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Celebrity's Hot Dogs w1409 Brevard Road, Asheville 670-5954 • celebrityshotdogs.comLunch, Dinner

Chestnut d g c xm

48 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 575-2667 • chestnutasheville.comLunch, Dinner

Cinebarre wb800 Brevard Road, Asheville 665-7776 • cinebarre.comLunch, Dinner

Corner Stone Restaurant e102 Tunnel Road, Asheville 236-0201 • cornerstonerest.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Deerpark Restaurant s gm

Biltmore Estate, Asheville 225-6260 • biltmore.com/visit/things-to-do/dining/deerpark-restaurantBrunch, Lunch

Eddie's Dog House w165 Smoky Park Highway, Asheville 667-1462Lunch

Farm Burger d g xb

10 Patton Ave., Asheville 348-8540 • farmburger.netLunch, Dinner

Fatz Cafe w5 Spartan Ave., Asheville 665-9950 • fatz.comLunch, Dinner

Fireplace Restaurant n287 Weaverville Highway, Asheville 645-0321Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Frankie Bones Restaurant &

Lounge s g c f m

2 Gerber Road, Suite 101, Asheville 274-7111 • frankiebonesrestaurant.comLunch, Dinner

French Fryz s2109 Hendersonville Road, Skyland 684-0416 • frenchfryz.netLunch, Dinner

Green Sage Cafe

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1800 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 274-4450 • greensagecafe.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Green Sage Cafe

d g c f l xb5 Broadway, Asheville 252-4450 • greensagecafe.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Green Sage Cafe

w g c f l xb70 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 785-1780 • greensagecafe.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Hickory Tavern s xm30 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 684-0975 • thehickorytavern.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Jack of the Wood d g c xm95 Patton Ave., Asheville 252-5445 • jackofthewood.comLunch, Dinner

Juicy Lucy's s xb620 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-0355 • juicylucysburgerbarandgrill.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Kosta’s Kitchen s4055 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher 684-0279 • kostaskitchenasheville.blogspot.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Mac's e104 West St., Black Mountain 669-0668Lunch

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

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

New Bridge Café n150 Weaverville Highway, Weaverville 712-8900Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Nick’s Grill n1461 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 252-9335

Pack's Tavern d c l xm20 S. Spruce St., Asheville 225-6944 • packstavern.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

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

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Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge

d xm7 Rankin Ave., Asheville 254-4993 • rankinvault.comDinner

Riverwatch Bar & Grill em379 Main St., Chimney Rock 625-1030 • riverwatchgrill.comLunch, Dinner, Late-nightStop in and enjoy our famous all Angus beef burger and take in the best view of the Rocky Broad River in Chimney Rock Village! We have a full service bar and over 50 local, craft and domestic beers to choose from.

Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack w c j lb1455 Patton Ave., Asheville 575-2260 • rockyshotchickenshack.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Scully’s Bar and Grille d c l xm13 Walnut St., Asheville 251-8880 • scullysasheville.comLunch, Dinner

Sourwood Inn n810 Elk Mountain Scenic Highway, Asheville 255-0690 • sourwoodinn.comBreakfast, Dinner

Stable Café s gb1 Approach Road, Biltmore Estate, Asheville 225-6370 • avl.mx/087Lunch

Stone Ridge Tavern wm1003 Brevard Road, Asheville 665-3333 • thestoneridgetavern.comLunch, Dinner

Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro

d g c xm125 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 505-8560 • stormasheville.comDinner, Late-night

Straightaway Café and Pub eb1722 N.C. Highway 9, Black Mountain 669-8856 • thestraightaway.comLunch, Dinner

The Green Room dm12 Church St., Asheville 254-3008 • greenroombistro.com

The Honeybaked Ham Co. n707 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 259-9426 • honeybakedonline.comLunch, Dinner

Trail Head Restaurant and Bar e xb

207 W. State St., Black Mountain 357-5656 • thetrailheadrestaurant.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Twisted Crêpe db62 Haywood St., Asheville 505-3855 • twistedcrepe.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Universal Joint w xm

784 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-7262 • ujasheville.comLunch, Dinner, Late-nightVoted Best Outdoor Dining in Asheville! Great food paired with the best in local, regional, and national craft brews. Award winning wings and burgers. Full bar. Daily food and drink specials.

Village Wayside Bar and Grill

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30 Lodge St., Asheville 277-4121 • villagewayside.comLunch, Dinner

Wild Wing Café d xm

161 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 253-3066 • wildwingcafe.comLunch, Dinner

Wild Wing Café s xm

65 Long Shoals Road, Asheville 691-9464 • wildwingcafe.comLunch, Dinner

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Bruegger's Bagel Bakery s160 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 274-3694 • brueggers.comBreakfast, Lunch

Carolina Mountain Bakery s1950 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 681-5066


1863 Hendersonville Rd.Skyland Plaza (Ingles) across from Earth Fare

828-277-6635Pacifi cpagoda.com • Full Bar

Asian on the Go ll: Same location 828-277-6636

Open 7 Days a WeekSunday through Thursday: 11 am - 10 pmFriday through Saturday: 11 am - 11 pm

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City Bakery Café d g c l x60 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 252-4426 • citybakery.netBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

City Bakery Café d g c l x88 Charlotte St., Asheville 254-4289 • citybakery.netBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Donatelli Bakery and Café d c57 Haywood St., Asheville 225-5751 • donatellicakedesigns.com

Dough d g xb372 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 575-9444 • doughasheville.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Geraldine's Bakery n l840 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 252-9330 • GeraldinesBakeryAVL.comBreakfast, Lunch

Short Street Cakes w g l225 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-4822 • shortstreetcakes.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sweet Promises Wedding & Anniversary Cakes w481 Morgan Road, Candler 670-1549 • sweet-promises.com

Sweetheart Bakery wFramers markets, Asheville 768-5137

The Herban Baker gVarious locations, Asheville 713-2322 • theherbanbaker.com

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

Well-Bred Bakery & Café s g x6 Boston Way, Asheville wellbredbakery.comBreakfast, Lunch, DinnerOpening late spring 2014.

B A R B E C u E

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

12 Bones Smokehouse South

s xb3578 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 687-1395 • 12bones.comLunch

Avery's Creek Pizza And Ribs sb1939 Brevard Road, Arden 687-2400 • averyscreekpizzaribs.comLunch, Dinner

Creekside Taphouse e cm8 Beverly Road, Asheville 575-2880 • creeksidetaphouse.comLunch, Dinner, Late-nightWe are slinging BBQ on the Eastside! We have a full menu, 21 taps of craft beer goodness, a huge outdoor dining area with a sand volleyball court and a kids play area. Check us out!!

Little Pigs s c384 McDowell St., Asheville 254-4253 • littlepigsbbq.netLunch, Dinner

Luella's Bar-B-Que

n g c f xm501 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 505-7427 • luellasbbq.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Okie Dokies Smokehouse e xb2375 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 686-0050 • okiedokiesbbq.comLunch, Dinner

Okie Dokies Smokehouse w x801 Smoky Park Highway, Candler 633-0777 • okiedokiesbbq.com

Lunch, Dinner

Phil’s Bar-B-Que Pit eb701 N.C. Highway 9, Black Mountain 669-3606 • philsbarbquepit.comLunch, Dinner

Tiger Bay Cafe w373 Haywood Road, Asheville505-9084




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Another Broken Egg Cafe sm27 Schenck Parkway, Asheville 676-2823 • anotherbrokenegg.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Biscuit Head w g lb

733 Haywood Road, Asheville 333-5145 • biscuitheads.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Biscuit Head d g lb

379 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 333-5145 • biscuitheads.comBreakfast, Brunch, LunchOpening in early June.

Blue Ridge Biscuit Company e601 State Street, Black Mountain 357-8501Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Crooked Oak Mountain Inn nb217 Patton Mountain Road, Asheville 252-9219 • crookedoakmountaininn.comBreakfast

Over Easy Café d g xb

32 Broadway St., Asheville 236-3533 • overeasyasheville.comBreakfast, Lunch

Rise ‘n Shine Café n g640 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 254-4122 • risenshinecafe.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Sunny Point Café

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626 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, DinnerAn Asheville favorite since 2003, serving award-winning upscale comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our family owned and operated West Asheville café features covered, outdoor dining and an on-site production garden providing fresh produce just steps from the kitchen.

The Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast d c276 Montford Ave., Asheville 255-7673 • lion-rose.comBreakfast

C A F E

Artisan Catering & Deli w xm1390 Sand Hill Road, Unit 6, Candler 665-3800 • artisancateringnc.comLunch, Dinner

Artisan Gourmet Market/ Coffee & Wine Bar e gb2 E. Market St., Black Mountain 357-5500 • artisangourmetmarket.comBreakfast, Lunch

Blue Ridge Bear Cream & Espresso s1854 Brevard Road, Arden 708-3816 • blueridgebear.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Café 64 d64 Haywood St., Asheville 252-8333 • cafe-64.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Creperie and Cafe Of Weaverville n lb113 N. Main St., Weaverville 484-9448Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Dobrá Tea e g j x120 Broadway, Black Mountain 357-8530 • dobrateanc.comLunch

Dobrá Tea d g j x78 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 575-2424 • dobrateanc.com

Eagle Street Coffee Emporium d39 S. Market St., Unit B, Asheville 708-7534

Haywood Park Cafe d46 Haywood St., Asheville 407-4190 • haywoodparkcafe.comBreakfast, Lunch

Malaprop's Café d l x55 Haywood St., Asheville 254-6734 • malaprops.com


Medea's Espresso & Juice Bar

s g c j lb200 Julian Lane, Suite 220, Arden 676-3101 • espressoandjuicebar.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-nightMedea's Espresso & Juice Bar is thrilled to be able to support our local partners and offer: organic coffee, espresso, teas, cold-pressed organic juices, Superfood Smoothies & Sundaes, panini, fresh organic wraps, salads, delectable side dishes, appetizers and delicious gluten-free and vegan desserts.

Moments Coffee Bar e2304 Highway 70, Swannanoa 686-5679 • momentscoffebar.netBreakfast, Lunch

Mosaic Café & Coffeehouse s1 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 676-2446 • ilovemosaiccafe.comBreakfast, Lunch

Noble Kava Bar d15 Eagle St., Asheville 505-8118 • vanuatukavabar.comLunch

Nourish & Flourish r l347 Depot St., Suite 201, Asheville 255-2770 • nourishflourishnow.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Rejavanation Cafe wb909 Smokey Park Highway, Candler 670-5595 • rejavanationcafe.comBreakfast, Lunch

Savory Thyme Cafe wN.C. Arboretum 100 Fredriveick Olmstead Law Way, Asheville 665-2492 • savorythymecafe.comLunch

Spa Café nmGrove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 800-438-5800 • omnigroveparkinn.com/spa-cafeLunch

The Biltmore Coffee Co. d1 N. Pack Square, Asheville 225-6222 • biltmorecoffeeco.comBreakfast, Lunch

True Confections d l1 Page Ave., Suite 147, Asheville 350-9480 • trueconfections.netBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Veranda Café & Gifts eb119 Cherry St., Black Mountain 669-8864 • verandacafeandgifts.comLunch

West End Bakery w g c j l xb757 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-9378 • westendbakery.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

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

CinTom's Frozen Custard s3080 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 274-5853 • cintoms.com

Eye Scream Parlour e2064 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 298-2772

Icing on the Cake s4 Chelsea Drive, Arden 684-7528 • icingonthecake.bz

Marble Slab Creamery d x14 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 225-5579 • marbleslab.com

Sweet Promises Wedding Cakes w481 Morgan Road, Candler 670-1549 • sweet-promises.com

The Hop Ice Cream Cafe

n g l x640 Merrimon Ave., Suite 103, Asheville 254-2224 • thehopicecreamcafe.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

The Hop West w g lx721 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-5155 • thehopicecreamcafe.com

Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt d x13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 254-0333 • tfyogurt.com

Ultimate Ice Cream e g c x1070 Tunnel Road, Asheville 296-1234 • ultimateicecreamasheville.com

Ultimate Ice Cream d g c x195 Charlotte St., Asheville 258-1515 • ultimateicecreamasheville.com



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Vortex Doughnuts d32 Banks Ave, Asheville 423-0381 • vortexdoughnuts.comBreakfast, Brunch, LunchComing Summer 2014 to Asheville’s South Slope. Award winning hand-crafted dough-nuts featuring local and organic ingredients with uniquely Asheville twists. Delicious, expertly prepared, locally and regionally roasted coffee. Tasty sparkling sodas made with locally blended syrups.

World’s Best Carrot Cake @ Highcliffe Baked Goods n x50 N. Merrimon Ave., Asheville 254-4404 • worldsbestcarrotcake.com

Ya Ya's Frozen Yogurt s x29 Schenck Parkway Suite 130, Asheville 676-2336 • yayasyogurt.com

YoLo Frozen Yogurt n x505 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 255-4515 • yolofroyo.com

C AT E R I N g

Biltmore Catering d x1 N. Pack Square, Asheville 225-1277 • avl.mx/085Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Black-Eyed Susan CateringBlack Mountain 712-6314 • blackeyedsusancatering.com

Celine and Company Catering “On Broadway” db49 Broadway, Asheville 254-9902 • celineandcompany.com

Colorful Palate s g x3871 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 684-7470 • colorfulpalate.com

DoubleTree Biltmore Catering s cm115 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 274-1800 • doubletreeasheville.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Eden-Out n148-C Weaverville Highway, Asheville 645-3336 • veginout.netLunch, Dinner

Everyday Gourmet n29 Melrose Ave., Asheville 236-0050 • everydaygourmetcatering.com

Fresh As Can Bee Catering e2077 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 545-0969 • freshascanbee.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Homewood d j xb19 Zillicoa St., Asheville 232-9900 • mybelovedhomewood.com

Marta's Catering dm46 Haywood St., Asheville 779-8546 • ashevillemartascatering.com

Red Radish e g x107 Black Mountain Ave., Black Mountain 669-5100 • redradish.comLunch, Dinner

Saffron Fine FoodsAsheville 280-3094 • saffronfinefoods.com

Smash Events e l107 Rabbit Run, Asheville 338-8222 • smasheventsinc.com

The Venue dm21 N. Market St., Asheville 779-8546 • ashevillevenue.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

Valet Gourmet d241 Broadway St., Asheville 252-1221 • valetgourmet.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

C h I N E S E

Asiana Grand Buffet - South s xb1968 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 654-8879 • asianagb.comLunch, Dinner

China Wok n707-A Merrimon Ave., Asheville 350-1206Lunch, Dinner

Dragon China wb131 Parkwood Road, Asheville 255-0777 • dragonchinaasheville.com

Great Wall Restaurant s4 Olde Eastwood Village Road, Asheville 298-1887Lunch, Dinner

King’s Chinese Kitchen s2270 Hendersonville Road, Unit A1, Arden 687-1088Lunch, Dinner

Metro China n956 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 258-2828 • metrochineseasheville.comLunch, Dinner


New 1 China w 805 Patton Ave., Unit G, Asheville255-7988 Lunch, Di nner

Number One China Restaurant e 143 E. Old U.S. Highway 70, Black Mountain669-6811 Lunch, Di nner

Oriental Pavilion w x m 48 Westgate Parkway, Asheville236-3839 • orientalpavilion.com Lunch, Di nner

P.F. Changs China Bistro s m 26 Schenck Parkway, Asheville681-2975 • pfchangs.com Lunch, Di nner

Peking East n b 97 Weaverville Road, Weaverville645-1608 Lunch, Di nner

The Noodle Shop d b 3 SW Pack Square, Asheville250-9898 Lunch, Di nner

Yao Buffet Sushi-Grill w 153 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville667-0410 • chinesebuff etasheville.com Lunch, Di nner

C h O C O l AT E

Amy's Handmade Truffl es n 42 Hillcreek Drive, Asheville645-8628 • amystruffl es.wix.com/orders

Chocolate Gems d 25 Broadway, Asheville505-8596 • chocgems.com

French Broad Chocolate Lounge d g c j f l x b 10 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville252-4181 • frenchbroadchocolates.com Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night French Broad Chocolate Lounge is an arti-sanal bean to bar maker, confection and pastry shop in downtown Asheville, NC. Moving to 10 S. Pack Square at the end of summer.

Kilwin's Chocolates,Fudge & Ice Cream d x 26 Battery Park Ave., Asheville252-2639 • kilwins.com/asheville

Kilwin's Chocolates,Fudge & Ice Cream e x 116 W. State St., Black Mountain669-6119 • kilwins.com/BlackMountain

Nutz About Fudge d 1 Page Ave., Grove Arcade, Asheville230-1165 • nutzaboutfudge.com

The Chocolate Fetish d x 36 Haywood St., Asheville258-2353 • chocolatefetish.com

C O F F E E h O u S E

Allgood Coffee n 10-B South Main St., Weaverville484-8663 • allgoodcoff ee-nc.com Breakfast, Lunc h

Asheville Coffee Roasters n 85 Weaverville Highway, Asheville253-5282 • ashevillecoff eeroasters.com Breakfast, Lunc h

BattleCat Coffee w l x b 323 Haywood Road, Asheville713-3885 • battlecatcoff eebar.com Breakfast, Lunc h

Bean Werks Coffee & Tea w x 753 Haywood Road, Asheville254-7766 • beanwerkscoff eecompany.com Breakfast, Lunc h

The Biltmore Coffee Co. d c b 1 North Pack Square, Asheville225-6222 • biltmorecoff eeco.com Breakfast, Lunc h

Biltmore Coffee Traders s l 518 Hendersonville Road, Asheville277-9227 • biltmorecoff eetraders.com Breakfast

CityMug Café at CityMac s x 755 Biltmore Ave., Asheville251-4242 • CityMac.com Breakfast, Lunc h

Clingman Café d l b 242 Clingman Ave., Asheville253-2177 • clingmancafe.com Breakfast, B runch, Lunc h

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Double D’s Coffee & Desserts d41 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 505-2439 • doubledscoffee.comLight fareStep aboard Asheville's Landmark British Double Decker Coffee Bus! You'll enjoy an eclectic atmosphere, friendly baristas serving organic coffee & tea, espresso, lattes, cappuccino, ALL Fruit Smoothies, Milk Shakes, & Sweet Treats by local bakeries. Enjoy seating upstairs or on our beautiful courtyard patio. Cheers!

Dripolator Coffeehouse e j221 W. State St., Black Mountain 669-0999Breakfast, Brunch, Late-nightProudly 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-W, Black Mountain 357-8555 • dynamiteroasting.com

Edna’s of Asheville nb870 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 255-3881 • ednasofasheville.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

Filo Pastries eb1155 Tunnel Road, Asheville 298-9777 • filopastries.com

Hi Fi Café dbDowntown Market, 45 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville 348-4434 • hificafeavl.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

High Five Coffee Bar

d j l xb190 Broadway, Asheville 398-0209 • highfivecoffee.comBreakfast, Lunch

Hyphen Asheville81 Patton Ave., Asheville 333-5100

Izzy's Coffee Den d l xb74 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 258-2004 • izzyscoffeeden.comBreakfast, Lunch

Moments Coffee Bar2244 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 686-5679

Old Europe db13 Broadway, Asheville 255-5999 • oldeuropepastries.comBreakfast, Brunch

True Confections d g l1 Page Ave., Suite 147, Asheville 350-9480 • trueconfections.netBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Waking Life Espresso w j x976 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-3240 • wakinglifeespresso.com

World Coffee Cafe d18 Battery Park Ave., Asheville 225-6998 • worldcoffeecafe.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

D I N E R / h O m E - S T y l E

Duvall's Restaurant w783 N. Main St., Waynesville 452-9464Breakfast, Lunch

Five Points Restaurant d258 Broadway, Asheville 252-8030Breakfast, Lunch

Happy Hill Restaurant w1400 Patton Ave., Asheville 258-0736Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

HomeGrown d g c f l xb371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 232-4340 • slowfoodrightquick.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, DinnerGreat food, friendly folks and reasonable prices are why HomeGrown is Asheville's best diner! Oh, did we mention local? 'Cause locally grown food is what our menu is all about! Hope to see y'all soon!


King Daddy's Chicken and Waffle w gm444 Haywood Road, Suite 101, Asheville 785-1690 • ashevillekingdaddy.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

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

Tastee Diner w575 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-9644Breakfast, Lunch

The Local Joint e xb1185B Charlotte Highway, Fairview 338-0469Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

The Mediterranean Restaurant d57 College St., Asheville 258-0476Breakfast, LunchA downtown institution since 1969! The Med serves breakfast and lunch, Monday-Saturday, with a variety of favorites- from omelettes and pancakes to burgers and gyros. Whether a local, new to town or just visiting – everyone is welcome at The Mediterranean.

The Potato Wedge n1459 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 281-3613Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

The Soda Fountain at Woolworth Walk d c25 Haywood St., Asheville 254-9210 • woolworthwalk.com/soda_fountain.phpBrunch, Lunch

E C l E C T I C

Asheville Yacht Club/ Tilomorae Kitchen d cm87 Patton Ave., Asheville 255-TIKI • ashevilleyachtclub.comLunch, Dinner, Late-nightAsheville Yacht Club is the premiere local Tiki Bar featuring plenty of local beer, liquor, and tantalizing libations. With Tilo-morae Daily Kitchen serving eclectic cuisine of inhouse smoked proteins. Treat your taste with infused Asian, Jamaican, Mexican, and Southern influences.

Gourmet Chip Company s43 1/2 Broadway, Asheville 838-254-3335 • gourmetchipcompany.comLunch

Grove Arcade dm1 Page Ave., Asheville 252-7799 • grovearcade.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

Nine Mile w xb751 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-9903 • ninemileasheville.comLunch, Dinner

Nine Mile d xb233 Montford Ave., Asheville 505-3121 • ninemileasheville.comLunch, Dinner

OneFIFTYOne Boutique Bar & Kitchen d xm151 Haywood St., Asheville 239-0186 • boutiquehotel-asheville.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Sunny Point Café

w g c l xb626 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

The Bull & Beggar r g lm37 Paynes Way, No. 007, Asheville 575-9443 • the-bull-and-beggar.comBrunch, Dinner

The Market Place Restaurant

d g cm20 Wall St., Asheville 252-4162 • marketplace-restaurant.comBrunch, Dinner, Late-night

E T h O p I A N

Addissae d48 Commerce St., Asheville 707-6563Opening in summer 2014.

FA S T C A S u A l

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

Asheville Sandwich Company

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794 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-0110 • ashevillesandwichco.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

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

Jason's Deli w5 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 252-7006 • jasonsdeli.comLunch, Dinner

Roman’s Local Deli d g l75-A Haywood St., Asheville 505-1552 • romansasheville.comLunch

Seven Juice Bar d l58 Wall St., Asheville 239-9877 • sevenjuicebar.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

F O O D T O u R S

Asheville Food Tours d7 Crescent St., Asheville 273-0365 • ashevillefoodtours.com

Eating Asheville Food Tours dm1 Page Ave., No. 101, Asheville 489-3266 • eatingasheville.comLunch, Dinner

No Taste Like Home: Wild Food Adventures wWestgate Shopping Center, Asheville 209-8599 • notastelikehome.org

F O O D T R u C K

Cecilia’s Culinary Tour r lFood Truck, Asheville 545-9107 • cecisculinarytour.comLunch, Dinner

Doc Brown's BBQ242-4544Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

El Kimchi xtwitter.com/El_KimchiLunch, Dinner

Farm To Fender Food Truck s g3080 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 335-0875 • farmtofender.comBreakfast, Lunch, DinnerFarm to Fender specializes in serving locally-sourced sustainable cuisine. From parties on the lawn to weddings and intimate dinners, Farm to Fender has you covered! Visit farmtofender.com to book your catering today!

Flying Falafel Brothers gAsheville 335-3367Lunch, Dinner

Gypsy Queen Cuisine j xAsheville 242-2814 • gypsyqueencuisine.comLunch, Dinner

Izzy’s Coffee Truck l xAsheville 258-2004 • izzyscoffeeden.comBreakfast

Joyitas Tacos w1461 Sand Hill Road Blue Ridge Food Ventures, Candler 215-4081

Latino Heat s43 Rock Hill Circle, Asheville 231-9086

Lovin' Tenders w lAsheville 301-0313 • lovintenders.comLunch, Dinner

Melt Your Heart d l51 Coxe Ave, Asheville 989-6749 • avl.mx/dyLunch, DinnerAsheville's first and only grilled cheesery! Serving a variety of melts on local organic bread. Our food truck sets up in the Lot Tues-Thurs and Green Man Brewery on Saturdays. Search us out, your taste buds will thank you!

Pho Ya Belly d l51 Coxe Ave., Asheville 450-4108Lunch, Dinner

Roaming In The Raw nAsheville 713-7513 • roamingintheraw.com

Smash Box Mobile Kitchen e l107 Rabbit Run, Asheville 338-8222 • smasheventsinc.comLunch, Dinner




Sugar & Snow Gelato d lAsheville 704-616-4140 • sugarandsnowgelato.comHandcrafted gelato and sorbet, featuring milk and fruit from North Carolina farms. See sugarandsnowgelato.com for the cart's location or to book the cart for weddings, birthday parties or corporate events.

The Lot (food truck court) d j l51 Coxe Ave., Asheville 707-6929 • avl.mx/e4Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

The Lowdown s j l x51 Coxe Ave., Asheville 707-6929 • thelowdownfoodtruck.comLunch, Dinner

The Scottish Cottage r521 Amboy Road, Asheville 704-737-0109 • thescottishcottage.com

Tin Can Pizzeria r135 Roberts St., Asheville 275-8445Lunch, Dinner

Ursa Minor CoffeeAsheville 503-308-3610 • facebook.com/ursaminor-coffeeBreakfast

F R E N C h

Bouchon Bistro

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

Cecilia's Kitchen d l961 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 545-9107 • cecisculinarytour.comBreakfast, Lunch

Crêperie Bouchon d cb62 1/8 N. Lexington Ave. Courtyard, Asheville 350-3741 • creperiebouchon.comLunch, Dinner

g A S T R O p u B

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

Lexington Avenue Brewery

d g c xm39 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 252-0212 • lexavebrew.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

Nightbell d g c j m32 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 575-0375 • thenightbell.comDinner, Late-nightFrom the team that brought you Cúrate comes a sophisticated contemporary night-club designed in the spirit of the speakeasy.

The Barleycorn wm697 Haywood Road, Asheville 774-5598 • thebarleycornpub.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-nightAn English-style gastropub with 16 rotating taps and signature cocktails, The Barleycorn features delicious food and even better com-pany. Meet your friends or bring your family to West Asheville's "Great Good Place."

The Southern Kitchen & Bar

d g xm41 Lexington Ave., Asheville 251-1777 • southernkitchenandbar.comBrunch, Dinner

West Asheville Lounge & Kitchen wm401 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-7929 • walkavl.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

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

g E R m A N

Berliner Kindl German Restaurant eb

121 Broadway St., Black Mountain 669-5255 • berlinerkindl.homestead.comLunch, Dinner

Black Forest Restaurant s xm2155 Hendersonville Road, Arden 687-7980 • blackforestasheville.comDinner

The Bavarian Lodge Restaurant n gm

332 Weaverville Highway, Asheville 645-8383 • bavariandining.comLunch, Dinner

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gROCERy, SpECIAlTy & TAIlgATE

Amish Country Market & Deli

171 Weaverville Road, Weaverville 484-9343

Asheville City Market -

Downtown dg161 S. Charlotte St., Asheville 348-0340

Asheville City Market - South s g

Town Square Boulevard, Biltmore Park Town Square, Asheville 348-0340

Earth Fare w g xb

66 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 253-7656 • EarthFare.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Earth Fare s g xb

1856 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 210-0100 • earthfare.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

French Broad Food Co-op

d g j lb

90 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 255-7650 • frenchbroadfood.coopBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Fresh Market nb

944 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 252-9098 • thefreshmarket.com

Fresh Market sb

1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-7023 • thefreshmarket.com

Fresh Quarter Produce d1 Page Ave., Asheville 252-0023 • avl.mx/08b

Greenlife Grocery

(Whole Foods) d g xb

70 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 254-5440 • wholefoodsmarket.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Hopey & Co. s121 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 277-0805

Hopey & Co. e

3018 Route 70, Black Mountain 669-8988

Hopey & Co. d45 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville 255-5228

Ingles gVarious locations, see below. ingles-markets.com

Katuah Market sb

2 Hendersonville Road, Suite D, Asheville 686-2882 • katuahmarket.com

Livi's Pantry n g lb

41 N. Merrimon Ave., No. 107, Asheville 251-1958 • livispantry.comLunch

Los Nenes w1341 Parkwood Ave., 110, Asheville 253-2086

Montford Farmers Market d gb

36 Montford Ave., Asheville 215-8823 • montfordfarmersmarket.comLunch

Mother Earth Produce s g j

170 Bradley Branch Road, Arden 275-3500 • motherearthproduce.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

North Asheville Tailgate Market

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1 University Heights, Asheville 776-6286 • northashevilletailgatemarket.orgBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

Oil & Vinegar s8 Town Square Blvd., Suite 150, Asheville 676-1678 • asheville.oilandvinegarusa.com

Olive and Kickin’ d l

32 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 251-1117 • oliveandkickin.com




Roots r g j l x166 W. Haywood St., Asheville 232-2828 • rootsfood.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

The Cheese Store of Asheville at the Weinhaus d g lb

86 Patton Ave., Asheville 484-1586 • csasheville.comLunchLocal and international cheese and meats, lite fare and locally made products. Great stop for picnic fixin’s and/or souvenirs. We also offer wine and beer retail, wine bar & taproom, patio, live music and a great atmosphere!

The Chop Shop Butchery d g x100 Charlotte St., Asheville 505-3777 • chopshopbutchery.com

Trout Lily Market e1297 Charlotte Highway, Fairview 628-0402 • troutlilymarket.com

Weaverville Tailgate Market ng60 Lake Shore Drive, Weaverville 8 • weavervilletailgate.org

West Village Market and Deli

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771 Haywood Road, Asheville 225-4949 • westvillagemarket.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wild Mountain Bees n g l

425 Weaverville Road, Asheville 484-9466 • wildmountainbees.com

WNC Farmers Market

570 Brevard Road, Asheville 253-1691

I N D I A N

Baba Ghannouj Express e

Asheville Mall, 3 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 298-4177Lunch, Dinner

Chai Pani d g c xm

22 Battery Park Ave., Asheville 254-4003 • chaipani.netLunch, Dinner

1141 Tunnel Road E828-298-3514 • Asheville

225 Charlotte Highway E828-298-2160 • Asheville

29 Tunnel Road E828-253-1528 • Asheville

550 Highway 9 E828-669-6700 • Black Mountain

2299 U.S. 70 E828-686-5410 • Swannanoa

915 Merrimon Ave. N828-254-5654 • Asheville

499 Weaverville Road N828-645-4521 • Asheville

140 Weaverville Blvd. N828-645-2902 • Arden

1865 Hendersonville Road S828-274-0804 • Asheville

780 Hendersonville Road #79 S828-274-1174 • Asheville

301 Long Shoals Road S828-681-5173 • Arden

863 Brevard Road W828-665-0787 • Asheville

669 Haywood Road W828-259-9268 • Asheville

153 Smoky Park Highway W828-667-9306 • Asheville

7 New Leicester Highway W828-253-2005 • Asheville

525 New Leicester Highway W828-254-3496 • Asheville

3338 Boylston Hwy W828-891-3260 • Mills River

Stores in Buncombe County

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Cinnamon Kitchen Indian Cuisine

sm1838 Hendersonville Road, Suite 103, Asheville 575-2100 • ckcuisine.comLunch, Dinner

India Garden e xm

80 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 298-5001 • indiagardenonline.comLunch, Dinner

Kathmandu Café d cm

90 Patton Ave., Asheville 252-1080 • cafekathmanduasheville.comLunch, Dinner

Mela Indian Restaurant d c xm

70 North Lexington Ave., Asheville 225-8880 • melaasheville.comLunch, Dinner

I TA l I A N

32° ICE BAR & Lounge s c lm

140 Airport Road, Arden 684-5778 • 32icebar.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Bellagio Bistro nb133 Weaverville Highway, Suite 5, Asheville 658-9700 • bellagiobistroavl.comLunch, Dinner

Cucina 24 d g xm

24 Wall St., Asheville 254-6170 • cucina24restaurant.comDinner

Glass Onion n g cm

18 N. Main St., Weaverville 645-8866 • glassonionasheville.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Our mission at Glass Onion is to procure Local, Organic and Sustainable products from area farmers & vendors. We are very aware of local community support and as newcomers we will strive to accomplish this goal.

Gondolier Italian Restaurant & Pizza eb1360 Tunnel Road, Asheville 785-1645 • gondolierpizza.comLunch, DinnerClassic Old World Italian cuisine using only the freshest ingredients and family recipes. We are located in East Asheville, with the best desserts in the state. At the Gondolier we bring 40 years of culinary experience to delight your palate.

Modesto Trattoria d g m1 Page Ave., Suite 138B, Asheville 225-4133 • modestonc.comLunch, Dinner

Nona Mia Italian Kitchen

w c xm1050 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-2028 • nonamiaasheville.comLunch, Dinner

Pomodoros Greek and Italian Café e c l xm1070 E. Tunnel Road, Asheville 299-3032 • pomodoroscafe.comLunch, Dinner

Pomodoros Greek and Italian Café (South) s c l xm75 Long Shoals Road, Asheville 687-3884 • pomodoroscafe.comLunch, Dinner

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

Travinia Italian Kitchen sm264 Thetford St., Asheville 684-8060 • traviniaitaliankitchen.comLunch, Dinner

Vincenzo's Ristorante and Bistro

d cm10 N. Market St., Asheville 254-4698 • vincenzos.comDinner

Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian

n c xm641 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 253-1077 • vinniesitalian.comDinner

Woody’s Pizza and Hoagies sb1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-9300 • woodyspizzaandhoagies.weebly.comLunch, Dinner


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Asaka Japanese Cuisine s 801 Biltmore Ave., Asheville250-9301 • asaka-japanese-cuisine.com Lunch, Di nner

Blue Kudzu Sake r c b 372 Depot St., Suite 60, Asheville350-7790 • bluekudzusake.com Brunch, Lunc h, Di nner

Champa Sushi & Thai d b 3 Biltmore Ave., Asheville225-8885 • champaasheville.com Lunch, Di nner

Green Tea Sushi Restaurant

w x b 2 Regent Park Blvd., Asheville252-8300 • greenteasushi.com Lunch, Di nner

Heiwa Shokudo d x b 87 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville254-7761 • heiwashokudo.com Lunch, Di nner

Ichiban Steakhouse

& Sushi Bar s x m 2 Hendersonville Road, Asheville252-7885 • ashevilleichiban.com Lunch, Di nner

Mikado Japanese Steakhouse e m 45 Tunnel Road, Asheville258-9696 • mikadojapaneseasheville.com Lunch, Di nner

Tokyo Express s 300 Airport Road, Unit 10, Asheville676-2299 • tokyoexpressasheville.com Lunch, Di nner

Wasabi Japanese Restaurant

d x m 19 Broadway St., Asheville225-2551 • wasabiasheville.com Lunch, Di nner

Yoshida Japanese Steak House w m 4 Regent Park Blvd., Asheville252-5903 • yoshidaasheville.com Dinner

Zen Sushi n x b 640 Merrimon Ave. Suite 205, Asheville225-6033 • zen-sushi-asheville.com Lunch, Di nner

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

Bandidos Latin Kitchen w m 697 Haywood Road, Asheville255-8681 • bandidosasheville.com Lunch, Di nner

Brasilia Churrasco Steakhouse 26 E. Walnut St., Asheville785-1599 • brasiliasteakhouse.com

Chorizo d g x m 1 Page Ave., Suite 139, Grove Arcade, Asheville350-1332 Breakfast, B runch, Lunc h, Di nner

El Mariachi w b 503 New Leicester Highway, Asheville225-4209 • elmariachiasheville.org Lunch, Di nner

Havana Restaurant d m 1 Battle Square, Asheville252-1611 • havanaasheville.com Lunch, Di nner

Límones d g x m 13 Eagle St., Asheville252-2327 • limonesrestaurant.com Brunch, Di nner

Mojo Kitchen and Lounge d 55 College St., Asheville255-7767 • mojokitchen.biz

Salsa’s d g x m 6 Patton Ave., Asheville252-9805 • salsas-asheville.com Lunch, Di nner

m E D I T E R R A N E A N

Apollo Flame Bistro & Pizza

s x b 485 Hendersonville Road, Asheville274-3582 • apollofl amebistro.net Lunch, Di nner

Apollo Flame Bistro & Pizza

w x b 1025 Brevard Road, Asheville665-0080 • apollofl amebistro.net Lunch, Di nner

Cúrate d g c j f x m 11 Biltmore Ave., Asheville239-2946 • curatetapasbar.com Brunch, Lunc h, Dinner

Jerusalem Garden Café d c b 78 Patton Ave., Asheville254-0255 • jerusalemgardencafe.com Brunch, Lunc h, Dinner

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Rezaz Restaurant s gm28 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-1510 • rezaz.comLunch, Dinner

Stoney Knob Cafe nm337 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville 645-3309 • stoneyknobcafe.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Stoney Knob Café n xm337 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville 645-3309 • stoneyknobcafe.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Zoe's Kitchen sb14 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 505-8767 • zoeskitchen.comLunch, Dinner

m E x I C A N

Ay Caramba Mexican Grill & Bar e 801 Fairview Road, No. 2, Asheville 299-0216

Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina sb1856C Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-9000 • barberitos.comLunch, Dinner

El Chapala Mexican Restaurant wm282 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville 665-0430 • elchapalaasheville.comLunch, Dinner

El Chapala Mexican Restaurant nm868 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 258-0899 • elchapalaasheville.comLunch, Dinner

El Chapala Mexican Restaurant nb163 Weaver Blvd., Weaverville 645-8380Lunch, Dinner

El Charro Mexican Restaurant sm1788 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-2248Lunch, Dinner

El Paraiso Mexican Grill wm1047 Haywood Road, Asheville 255-5148 • elparaisomexicangrill.comLunch, Dinner

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

Elena’s Mexican Grill sm2424 Hendersonville Road, Arden 650-0999Lunch, Dinner

La Carreta sm1916 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 651-4462Lunch, Dinner

Mamacita’s d g c xm

77A Biltmore Ave., Asheville 255-8080 • mamacitasgrill.comLunch, Dinner

Nachos And Beer sb230 Charlotte Highway, Asheville 545-4490Lunch, Dinner

Neo Burrito w g xb

1341 Parkwood Road, No. 107, Asheville 225-4101 • neoburrito.comLunch, Dinner

Neo Burrito s g xb

2 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 676-2500 • neoburrito.comLunch, Dinner

Ole’s Guacamoles e xb

401 E. State St., Black Mountain 669-0550Lunch, Dinner

Papas & Beer s xm

1996 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 684-4882 • papasandbeerasheville.netLunch, Dinner

Papas & Beer w xm

1000 Brevard Road, Asheville 665-9070 • papasandbeerasheville.netLunch, Dinner

Papas & Beer e xm

17 Tunnel Road, Asheville 255-2204 • papasandbeerasheville.netLunch, Dinner

Tacos Jalisco w xb

1328 Patton Ave. Suite A, Asheville 768-6804Lunch, Dinner

The Cantina s c f lm

10 Biltmore Plaza, Asheville 505-7682 • cantinabiltmore.comLunch, Dinner

Urban Burrito n xb

640 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 251-1921 • urbanburrito.comLunch, Dinner


O T h E R A S I A N

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

Baan Thai Kitchen1950 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 676-2995

Doc Chey’s Noodle House d xb37 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 252-8220 • doccheysasheville.comLunch, Dinner

Hana db5-B Biltmore Ave., Asheville 251-1661 • hanaasheville.comLunch, Dinner

Korean House d cb122 College St., Asheville 785-1500 • koreanhousenc.comLunch, Dinner

Koreana sb221 Airport Road, Arden 676-2844 • koreanaasheville.com

Lucky Bamboo Cafe eb306 E. State St., Black Mountain 357-5207 • luckybamboocafe.comLunch, Dinner

Pacific Pagoda sm1863 Hendersonville Road, Suite 124, Asheville 277-6635 • pacificpagoda.comLunch, Dinner

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

Shogun Buffet wb1000 Brevard Road, Suite 166, Asheville 665-8886 • shogunbuffethibachigrill.comLunch, Dinner

Sogo Fusion sb1840 Hendersonville Road, Suite 101, Asheville 277-3838 • sogofusionasheville.comLunch, Dinner

Stonebowl Korean s xb1987 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 676-2172 • stonebowlkoreannc.comLunch, Dinner

Wild Wok Asian Bistro eb3 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 298-1666 • wildwokasheville.comLunch, Dinner

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Acropolis Pizza s cb140 Airport Road, Suite G, Arden 684-5737 • acropolispizza.comLunch, Dinner

All Souls Pizza r gb175 Clingman Ave., Asheville 254-0169 • allsoulspizza.comLunch, Dinner

Angelo’s Pizza s2270 Hendersonville Road, Arden 684-7484Lunch

Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co.

n c xb675 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 254-1281 • ashevillebrewing.comLunch, Dinner

Asheville Pizza Company s xb1850 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-5775 • ashevillepizza.comDinner

Athens Pizza eb11 Patton Cove Road, Swannanoa 686-0802 • athenspizzanow.comLunch, Dinner

Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria

d xb42 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 255-0504 • barleystaproom.comLunch, Dinner

Black Bear Pizza s3094 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 274-1111 • blackbearpizza.comLunch, Dinner

Black Mountain Mill and Pizzeria eb29 Vance Ave., Suite A, Black Mountain 357-8449Lunch, Dinner

Blue Mountain Pizza and Brew Pub

nb55 N. Main St., Weaverville 658-8777 • bluemountainpizza.comLunch, Dinner

Brixx Pizza sm30 Town Square Blvd., No. 140, Asheville 654-0046 • brixxpizza.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Brooklyn Bros. Pizza sb3935 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 650-0896Breakfast, Brunch

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Chowtime Pizza & Subs eb145-A Old Highway 70 East, Black Mountain 669-8889 • chowtimetogo.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Chowtime Pizza & Subs e2334 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 686-1986 • chowtimetogo.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Del Vecchio’s Pizza nb333 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 258-7222 • delvecchiositalian.comLunch, Dinner

Frank's Roman Pizza n85 Weaverville Highway, Asheville 645-2910 • franksromanpizzaasheville.comLunch, Dinner

Frank's Roman Pizza eb90 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 298-5855 • franksromanpizza.comLunch, Dinner

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

Fresh Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta eb

100 S. Ridgeway Ave., Black Mountain 669-6999 • freshwoodfiredpizza.comLunch, Dinner

Iannucci's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant sb1981 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 684-5050 • iannuccis.comLunch, Dinner

Marco's Pizzeria sc xb

1854 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-0004 • marcos-pizzeria.comLunch, Dinner

Marco's Pizzeria n c xb

946 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 285-0709 • marcos-pizzeria.comLunch, Dinner

Mellow Mushroom d g xm

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

My Father’s Pizza eb110 Cherry St., Black Mountain 669-4944 • myfatherspizza.comLunch, Dinner

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza s1863 Hendersonville Road # 112, Asheville 274-7475 • papamurphys.comLunch, Dinner

Pepperoni's n1636 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 785-1693 • eatpepperonis.com

Pepperoni's e104 WNC Shopping Center, Black Mountain 357-5550 • eatpepperonis.com

Piazza eb4 Olde Eastwood Village 301, Asheville 298-7224

Pizza Pura r c j b

342 Depot St., Asheville 225-2582 • pizzapura.comDinner

Standard Pizza Company wb631 Haywood Road, Asheville 255-8122 • standardpizzacoasheville.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

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Charlotte Street Grill and Pub dm157 Charlotte St., Asheville 252-2948 • charlottestreetpub.comLunch, Dinner, Late-nightWe are a locally-owned neighborhood bar and grill with great food, a variety of beers and a full bar. It's a great place to meet up with friends and enjoy our menu until 1:30 a.m. Hope to see you!




Desoto Lounge w xm

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

East Village Grille em1177 Tunnel Road, Asheville 299-3743 • eastvillagegrille.comLunch, Dinner

Fairview Tavern em831 Fairview Road, Asheville 505-7236Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

Westville Pub w g c xm

777 Haywood Road, Asheville 225-9782 • westvillepub.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

R E S O RT D I N I N g

EDISON craft ales + kitchen

n cm

290 Macon Ave., Asheville 252-2711 • groveparkinn.com/dining-overviewLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Vue 1913, an American Brasserie

n c xm

290 Macon Ave., Asheville 252-2711 • groveparkinn.com/dining-overviewDinner

S A N D W I C h E S

Asheville Sandwich Company

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491 Sardis Road, Asheville 633-6299 • ashevillesandwichco.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Blue Sky Café sb3987 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher 684-1247 • iloveblueskycafe.comLunch, Dinner

Dark City Deli e

122 Cherry St., Black Mountain 357-5300 • darkcitydeli.comLunch, Dinner

Favilla’s New York Pizza wb1093-A Patton Ave., Asheville 225-3032 • favillasnewyorkpizza.netLunch, Dinner

Frank’s New York Deli s2145 Hendersonville Road, Arden 687-7474 • franksnydeli.comLunch, Dinner

Jackson Underground Café d22 S. Pack Square, Suite LL100, Asheville 255-8585 • jacksonundergroundcafe.comLunch

Jersey Mike's Subs e x

104A River Hills Road, Asheville 298-6453 • jerseymikes.comLunch, Dinner

Jersey Mike's Subs s x

1550 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-1514 • jerseymikes.comLunch, Dinner

Jersey Mike’s Subs s x

674 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 255-5551 • jerseymikes.comLunch, Dinner

Jersey Mike’s Subs w x

1341 Parkwood Road, Asheville 271-4612 • jerseymikes.comLunch, Dinner

Jersey Mike’s Subs s x

300 Airport Road, Arden 684-4266 • jerseymikes.comLunch, Dinner

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

Laurey's d g xb

67 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 252-1500 • laureysyum.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lenny’s Sub Shop s645 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 350-1338 • lennys.comLunch, Dinner

Loretta's Café d lb

114 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 253-3747 • lorettascafe.comLunch

Louise's Kitchen eb115 Black Mountain Ave., Black Mountain 357-8088Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

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Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store nb10-C S. Main St., Weaverville 645-1111 • MaggieBsWine.comLunch, Dinner

The Gourmet Chip Company db43 1/2 Broadway, Asheville 254-3335 • gourmetchipcompany.comLunch, Dinner

The Honeybaked Ham Co. n707 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 259-9426 • honeybaked.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

The Sandwich Company d1 W. Pack Square, Suite G-110, Asheville 210-8130 • restaurantashevillenc.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Tod's Tasties & To-Go’s d g j b102 Montford Ave., Asheville 505-3701 • todstasties.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Todd's Sandwich Shop and Pub eb601 W. State St., Black Mountain 669-6680 • toddssandwichshop.comLunch, Dinner

Two Guys Olde Style Hoagies d132 Charlotte St., Asheville 254-9955 • twoguyshoagies.comLunch, Dinner

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

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

Chop House Asheville Downtown d gm22 Woodfin St., Asheville 253-1852 • chophouseasheville.comBreakfast, Dinner

Coach House Seafood & Steak Restaurant eb508 W. State St., Black Mountain 669-4223Lunch, Dinner

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

Olive or Twist dm81 Broadway, Asheville 254-0555 • oliveortwist.netBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

Ruth’s Chris Steak House s xm26 All Souls Cresent, Asheville 398-6200 • ruths-chris.com/ashevilleDinner

Sunset Terrace n cm290 Macon Ave., Asheville 252-2711 • omnigroveparkinn.com/dining-overviewLunch, Dinner

The Lobster Trap d g c xm35 Patton Ave., Asheville 350-0505 • thelobstertrap.bizDinnerVoted best seafood in WNC every year since opening in 2005. We combine fresh seafood flown in daily with fresh seasonal produce from local farms. We are the birth-place of locally brewed Oyster House beers and feature live music nightly.

S O u T h E R N

Carmel’s Restaurant and Bar

d g c xm1 Page Ave. Suite 129, Asheville 252-8730 • carmelsofasheville.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Corner Kitchen s g c xb3 Boston Way, Asheville 274-2439 • thecornerkitchen.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Early Girl Eatery d g xb8 Wall St., Asheville 259-9292 • earlygirleatery.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Grovewood Café n g cm111 Grovewood Road, Asheville 258-8956 • grovewoodcafe.comBrunch, Lunch, DinnerFor 20 years, Chef Larry Waldrop and staff have served the finest regional and conti-nental cuisine. Located beside the historic Grove Park Inn, the restaurant is part of the Biltmore Industries complex and has the best seasonal patio dining around.


Iron Horse Station Restaurant & Tavern nb24 South Andrew Ave., Hot Springs 866-402-9377 • theironhorsestation.comLunch, Dinner

Lex 18 Moonshine Bar, Restaurant & Musical Diversion

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18 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 575-9494 • lex18avl.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-nightAsheville's only moonshine-bar features amazing authentic southern comfort food & live-musical diversion. Enjoy moonshine flights and cocktails in Asheville's original 1920s speakeasy, elegantly and stylishly de-signed. Our southern brunches, moonshine fried chicken and Moravian shrimp and grits offer true comfort.

Magnolia Ray n c l xb

72 Weaverville Highway, Asheville 258-5228 • magnoliaray.comLunch, DinnerVoted 2013 Second Best Undiscovered Restaurant in Western North Carolina. Very Casual/Fine Dining created by New Orleans Chef Daniel Kaufmann. Grass-fed beef, fresh seafood, veggies out of our gardens. Gluten-free/Vegan options. Daily specials. Local beers/Sustainable Wines. Good Food & Southern Hospitality!

Mayfel's d lm

22 College St., Asheville 252-8840 • mayfels.netBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

Moe’s Original Bar B Que s xb

4 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 505-8282 • moesoriginalbbq.comLunch, Dinner

Pisgah Inn wbMilePost 408.6 of the Blue Ridge Parkway, south of Asheville 235-8228 • pisgahinn.comBreakfast, Lunch, DinnerRed Rocker Inn eb136 N. Daugherty St., Black Mountain 888-669-5991 • redrockerinn.comBreakfast, Dinner

Seven Sows Bourbon & Larder d xm77 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 255-2592 • sevensows.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

The Junction r g l xm348 Depot St., Asheville 225-3497 • thejunctionasheville.comBrunch, Dinner

Tupelo Honey Café d g c f xm12 College St., Asheville 255-4863 • tupelohoneycafe.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Tupelo Honey Café South s g c f xm1829 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 505-7676 • tupelohoneycafe.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

S p E C I A l O C C A S I O N

Bistro at Biltmore Estate sg c f xmBiltmore Estate, Asheville 225-6230 • avl.mx/088Lunch, Dinner

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

Dining Room at Biltmore s xmBiltmore Estate, Asheville 866-242-8984 • avl.mx/086Dinner

Lioncrest sLioncrest At Deerpark Biltmore Estate, Asheville 225-1512

Palate Restaurant at the Monte Vista Hotel e xm308 W. State St, Black Mountain 669-8870 • themontevistahotel.netLunch, Dinner

Que Sera eb400 E. State St., Black Mountain 664-9472 • queserarestaurant.comBrunch, Dinner

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Red Stag Grill s g c xmGrand Bohemian Hotel, 11 Boston Way, Asheville 398-5600 • bohemianhotelasheville.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

The Admiral w xm400 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-2541 • theadmiralnc.comDinner, Late-night

Writer's Bistro dm31 Woodfin Street, Asheville 252-8211Lunch, Dinner

Writer’s Bistro @ Renaissance dmRenaissance Asheville Hotel, 31 Woodfin Street, Asheville 210-3022Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Zambra d g c xm85A Walnut St., Asheville 232-1060 • zambratapas.comDinner, Late-night

S p O RT S B A R

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar em4 Tunnel Road, Asheville 251-7384 • buffalowildwings.comLunch, Dinner

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

TA C O S g R I N g O

Local Taco dm68 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 575-9667 • thelocaltaco.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Lucky Otter wb630 Haywood Road, Asheville 253-9595 • theluckyotter.comLunch, Dinner

White Duck Taco Shop

r c j xm1 Roberts St., Asheville 258-1660 • whiteducktacoshop.comLunch, Dinner

White Duck Taco Shop d c j xm12 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville 232-9191 • whiteducktacoshop.comLunch, Dinner

TA C O S T R A D I T I O N A l

Taqueria Fast n x175 Weaverville Highway, Weaverville 645-4282Lunch, Dinner

The Grey Eagle Taqueria wb185 Clingman Ave., Asheville 271-7987 • thegreyeagle.com/taqueriaLunch, Dinner

Zia Taqueria wm521 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-9393 • ziataco.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

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Little Bee Thai s76 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 404-1370 • littlebeethai.comLunch, Dinner

Noi's Thai Kitchen n xb535 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 251-1960Lunch, Dinner

Suwana's Thai Orchid Restaurant d xm11 Broadway, Asheville 281-8151 • suwanasthaiorchid.comLunch, Dinner

Tamarind Thai Cuisine sb330 Rockwood Road, No. 112, Arden 654-0988 • eattamarindthai.comLunch, Dinner

Thai Basil e xb227 W. State St., Black Mountain 664-4322Lunch, Dinner

Thai Citrus Restaurant nb100 Stone Ridge Blvd., Asheville 771-4779 • thaicitrus.comLunch, Dinner




Thai Tara d xb1 Page Ave., No.151, Asheville 774-5554 • thaitaranc.comLunch, Dinner

Wanpen Thai Restaurant sb2292 Hendersonville Road, Arden 684-2777Lunch, Dinner

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Ambrozia Bar and Bistro n cm1020 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 350-3033 • ambrozia-avl.comBrunch, Dinner

Fig Bistro s g cm18 Brook St., Asheville 277-0889 • figbistro.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Isa’s Bistro d cOne Battery Park Ave., Asheville 575-9636 • isasbistro.comLunch, Dinner

Isis Restaurant and Music Hall w c l xm743 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-2737 • isisasheville.comBrunch, Dinner, Late-night

Rhubarb dg cm7 SW Pack Square, Asheville 785-1503 • rhubarbasheville.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Roux s cm43 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 209-2715 • rouxasheville.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Table d g xm48 College St., Asheville 254-8980 • tableasheville.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

The Black Bird d g cm47 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 254-2502 • theblackbirdrestaurant.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

The Bull & Beggar r gm37 Paynes Way, No. 007, Asheville 575-9443 • the-bull-and-beggar.comBrunch, DinnerA classic French restaurant with southern roots. Old world wine list. Handmade cocktails. Raw bar featuring tiered seafood towers. Char-cuterie. Cheese. Sunday brunch. Housed in a dapper and spacious industrial setting inside of Wedge Studios in the River Arts District.

V E g E TA R I A N

Laughing Seed Café d g c f xm40 Wall St., Asheville 252-3445 • laughingseed.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Plant d g c f l xb165 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 258-7500 • plantisfood.comDinnerPlant serves innovative, organic plant-based cuisine, house-made desserts, local brews, and biodynamic wines in a modern inviting setting.

Rosetta's Kitchen d g c f xb116 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 232-0738 • rosettaskitchen.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

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B A R S

Athena's Club dm14 College St., Asheville 252-2456

Beer City Tavern eb2574 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 686-3838

Black Mountain Ale House e xm

117-C Cherry St., Black Mountain 669-9090 • blackmountainalehouse.comLunch, Dinner

Broadway's d xm

120 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 285-0400

Buchi Bar d xm

Underneath Rosetta’s Kitchen, Asheville 232-0738

Bywater d xm

796 Riverside Drive, Asheville 232-6967 • bywaterbar.comDinner, Late-night

Cedric's Tavern s g c f m

Biltmore Estate, Asheville 225-1333 • avl.mx/084Lunch, Dinner

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

Chef Mo's Restaurant & Bar sm900 Hendersonville Road, Suite 201, Asheville 274-3533 • chefmo.comLunch, Dinner

Frazier's Tavern dm389 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 258-9828

Haywood Lounge wm590 Haywood Road, Asheville 232-4938Lunch, Dinner

Isis Restaurant and Music Hall w c l xm743 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-2737 • isisasheville.comBrunch, Dinner, Late-night

Native Kitchen & Social Pub e g c xb204 Whitson Ave., Swannanoa 581-0480 • nativesocialpub.comDinner, Late-night

OneFIFTYOne Boutique Bar & Kitchen d xm151 Haywood St., Asheville 239-0186 • boutiquehotel-asheville.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

DRINKS DIRECToRyA S H E V I L L E - A R E A

Asheville Yacht Club photo: Mike franco



747 Haywood Rd, Downtown West Asheville (828) 575-2844 • www.buffalonickelavl.com

Pool Tables Full Bar

Awesome Atmosphere

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Sly Grog Lounge/ The Downtown Market d xb45 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville 255-8858 • downtownmarketasheville.netSly Grog lives inside The Downtown Market. Have a drink while shopping for vintage clothes, antiques, home decor, up-cycled objects, local art and crafts and more!

Smokey’s After Dark d xm18 Broadway, Asheville 253-2155

Sunset Terrace n xm290 Macon Ave., Asheville 252-2711 • omnigroveparkinn.comLunch, Dinner

The Bar of Soap d lb333 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 255-7710 • delvecchiositalian.comLunch, Dinner

The Double Crown Bar w x375 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-9060 • thedoublecrown.com

The Odditorium wm1045 Haywood Rd, Asheville 575-9299 • ashevilleodditorium.com

The Prospect d xm11 Buxton Ave., Asheville 505-0766

The Social e c lm1078 Tunnel Road, Asheville 298-8780 • thesocialnc.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-nightThe Social is East Asheville's neighborhood restaurant and bar, featuring downtown fun with hometown service. We serve food and drinks until 2 AM every night of the week. The Social has karaoke and/or live music every night of the week.

Tiger Mountain Thirst Parlour

d xm103 Broadway, Asheville 407-0666

Timo’s House dm5 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 575-2886 • timos-house.comLate-night

Town Pump Tavern e xb135 Cherry St., Black Mountain 669-4808

Treasure Club em520 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 298-1400

W xyz Bar at Aloft Asheville

d xm51 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 232-2838 • aloftashevilledowntown.com/wxyzbarLate-night

White Horse Black Mountain e xb

105-C Montreat Road, Black Mountain 669-0816 • whitehorseblackmountain.com

B E E R B A R S

Cinebarre wb800 Brevard Road, Asheville 665-7776 • cinebarre.comLunch, Dinner

Root Bar Number One eb1410 Tunnel Road, Asheville 299-7597

B E E R / W I N E S T O R E S

Appalachian Vintner s xb745 Biltmore Ave., Suite 121, Asheville 505-7500 • appalachianvintner.com

Asheville Beverage db19 Zillicoa St., Asheville 232-9900 • ashevillebev.com

Asheville Brewers Supply712-B Merrimon Ave., Asheville 285-0515 • ashevillebrewers.com

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




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

Hops & Vines w l xb797 Haywood Road, Suite 100, Asheville 252-5275 • hopsandvines.net

Joni Artisanal Wine and Beer, Biltmore Park sb8 Town Square Blvd., Suite 100, Asheville 651-8245 • carolinawineexpert.com

Metro Wines d lb169 Charlotte St., Asheville 575-9525 • metrowinesasheville.com

North Carolina Wine Gifts s lb1131 Sweeten Creek Road, No. 111, Asheville 490-1840 • northcarolinawinegifts.comDrink Local & Discover North Caro-lina Wine! NC Wine Gifts and Club, in Asheville, exclusively promotes NC's award-wining, family owned boutique wineries. We bring winery tasting rooms, from across the state, to your door. Available for pick up or delivery.

Table Wine sb1550 Hendersonville Road, Suite 102, Asheville 505-8588 • tablewineasheville.com

The Merry Wine Market eb108 W. State St., Black Mountain 669-9050 • themerrywinemarket.com

The Wine Guy nb555 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 254-6500 • theashevillewineguy.com

Vaso de Vino sb75 Long Shoals Road, Asheville 687-3838 • vasodevino.com

Vino Vino Wine Market db178 Weaverville Highway, Asheville 658-9463 • vinovinowines.comLunch, Dinner

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

Wine Tunnel e lb148 Tunnel Road, Asheville 254-0504 • winetunnelashevillenc-com.webs.com

B R E W E R I E S

Altamont Brewing Co. w xm1042 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-2400 • altamontbrewingcompany.comDinner

Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co.

d c xm77 Coxe Ave., Asheville 255-4077 • ashevillebrewing.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Burial Beer db40 Collier Ave., Asheville 475-2739 • burialbeer.com

Catawba Valley Brewing Company sb63 Brook St., Asheville 424-7290 • catawbabrewingco.com

French Broad Brewery & Tasting Room

s xb101 Fairview Road, Asheville 277-0222 • frenchbroadbrewery.com

Green Man Brewery Tasting Room

d xb23 Buxton Ave., Asheville 252-5502 • greenmanbrewery.com

Lookout Brewing Co. e103 S. Ridgeway Ave., No. 1, Black Mountain357-5169 * lookoutbrewing.com

Hi-Wire Brewing db197 Hilliard Ave., Asheville 575-9675 • hiwirebrewing.comLate-night

Highland Brewing Company

s l xb12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite H, Asheville 299-3370 • highlandbrewing.comNestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, Highland Brewing Company has been brewing the finest and freshest ales in the Southeast since 1994.

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Howling Moon Moonshine Distillery

nm42 Old Elk Mountain Road, Asheville 123-4567 • howlingmoonshine.com

One World Brewing d gb

10 Patton Ave., Suite 002, Asheville 508-982-3757 • oneworldbrewing.comOne World Brewing is an environmentally conscious and active nano-brewery dedicat-ed to crafting the finest ales possible. "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Hoppiness!"

Oyster House Brewing w cm

625 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-9370 • oysterhousebeers.comDinner

Pisgah Brewing Company

e c j xb

150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain 669-0190 • pisgahbrewing.comDinner, Late-night

Twin Leaf Brewery db144 Coxe Ave., Asheville 774-5000 • twinleafbrewery.com

Urban Orchard Cider Company w g b

210 Haywood Road, Asheville 774-5151 • urbanorchardcider.com

Wedge Brewing Company r xb

125B Roberts St., Asheville 505-2792 • wedgebrewing.comLate-night

B R E W E Ry T O u R S

Amazing Pubcycle dVarious locations, Asheville 214-5010 • amazingpubcycle.com

Asheville Brews Cruise dVarious locations, Asheville 545-5181 • ashevillebrewscruise.com

BREW-ed Brewery & History Walking Tours d lb278-9255 • brew-ed.comBREW-ed is Western North Carolina's No.1 beer education resource. Through staff training, private events and fun and infor-mative brewery tours, BREW-ed hopes to make the Asheville area as knowledgeable about beer as it is passionate.

Travels in Wine Tours s4 Roberts Road, Asheville 634-3939

C O C K TA I l B A R S

Bomba dm1 S. Pack Square, Asheville 252-9805 • bombanc.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

Club Eleven On Grove d xm11 Grove St., Asheville 505-1612 • elevenongrove.com

Grove House Entertainment Complex d xm11 Grove St., Asheville 505-1612 • thegrovehouse.com

The Imperial Life dm48 College St., Asheville 254-8980 • imperialbarasheville.com

Magnolia Lounge nmGrove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 252-2711 • omnigroveparkinn.com/magnolia-loungeDinner

MG Road: The Chai Pani Bar & Lounge d g c xm19 Wall St., Asheville 254-4363 • mgroadlounge.comDinner, Late-night

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Nightbell d xm32 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 575-0375 • thenightbell.comLate-nightNightbell, a whimsical nightclub with play-ful snacks, sensational sweets, imaginative cocktails, and mesmerizing music that make any evening special. Awaken Your Muse with the Best of American Bar Cuisine and Spirits, conveniently located in downtown Asheville!

O.Henry's/The Underground dm237 Haywood St, Asheville 254-1891 • ohenrysofasheville.com

Olive or Twist dm81 Broadway, Asheville 254-0555 • oliveortwist.netBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

Pack's Tavern d c l xm20 S. Spruce St., Asheville 225-6944 • packstavern.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Pulp d xmThe Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 225-5851 • theorangepeel.net Scandals Nightclub d xm11 Grove St., Asheville 505-1612 • scandalsnightclub.com

Sky Bar d xm18 Battery Park Ave., Asheville 258-1058 • worldcoffeecafe.com

Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro

d g c xm125 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 505-8560 • stormasheville.comDinner, Late-night

The Great Hall Bar nmGrove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 252-2711 • omnigroveparkinn.com

The Market Place Restaurant d g cm20 Wall St., Asheville 252-4162 • marketplace-restaurant.comBrunch, Dinner, Late-night

The Social Lounge and Tapas

d c f xm29 Broadway St., Asheville 376-0031 • socialloungeasheville.comDinner, Late-night

Top of the Monk d cm92 Patton Ave., Asheville 254-5470 • topofthemonk.com

Tressa's Downtown Jazz & Blues dm28 Broadway, Asheville 254-7072 • tressas.com

Vincenzo's Ristorante and Bistro d cm

10 N. Market St., Asheville 254-4698 • vincenzos.comDinner

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

Troy and Sons Distillers e 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville 575-2000 • ashevilledistilling.com

E C l E C T I C

Avenue M n c lm791 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 350-8181 • avenuemavl.comBrunch, Dinner

g A S T R O p u B

Asheville Yacht Club/ Tilomorae Kitchen d cm

87 Patton Ave., Asheville 255-TIKI • ashevilleyachtclub.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

King James Public House d cm94 Charlotte St., Asheville 252-2412Dinner, Late-night

The Admiral w xm400 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-2541 • theadmiralnc.comDinner, Late-night


j JuST ECONOMICS f gREEN RESTAuRANT l gO LOCAL x bEST Of WNCb bEER/WINEm full Bar

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La Bamba Burrito Express e2298 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 686-5957 • labambaburritoexpress.com

m u S I C V E N u E S

Boiler Room dm11 Grove St., Asheville 505-1612 • boilerroomasheville.com

Emerald Lounge dm112 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 575-2805 • emeraldlounge.com

One Stop @ Asheville Music Hall dm55 College St., Asheville 255-7777 • ashevillemusichall.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

The Grey Eagle r xb185 Clingman Ave., Asheville 232-5800 • thegreyeagle.comLunch, Dinner

p u B S

East Village Grille em1177 Tunnel Road, Asheville 299-3743 • eastvillagegrille.comLunch, Dinner

Jack of the Wood d g c xm95 Patton Ave., Asheville 252-5445 • jackofthewood.comLunch, Dinner

The Lobster Trap d g c xm35 Patton Ave., Asheville 350-0505 • thelobstertrap.bizDinner

Thirsty Monk - Biltmore Park Town Square s xb2 Town Square Blvd., Suite 170, Asheville 254-5470 • monkpub.comLunch, Dinner

Thirsty Monk - Downtown d xb92 Patton Ave., Asheville 254-5470 • monkpub.comLunch, Dinner, Late-nightAsheville’s Premier Beer Bar. The area’s most extensive selection of only the finest beers ... 36 beers on tap and more than 150 bottles!

Thirsty Monk - Gerber Village

s xb

20 Gala Drive, Asheville 505-4564 • monkpub.comLunch, Dinner

Thirsty Monk North n c51 N. Merrimon Ave., Suite 115, Asheville monkpub.comDinner, Late-night

Westville Pub w g c xm

777 Haywood Road, Asheville 225-9782 • westvillepub.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night

SpECIAl OCCASION

Elaine's Dueling Piano Bar n xm

290 Macon Ave., Asheville 252-2711 • groveparkinn.com/dining-overviewLate-night

W I N E B A R S

5 Walnut Wine Bar d l xb

5 Walnut St., Asheville 253-2593 • 5walnut.comLate-night

Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar d xb

1 Page Ave., Asheville 252-0020 • batteryparkbookexchange.comLunch, Late-night

Cork & Keg Tasting Bar d lb

86 Patton Ave., Asheville 254-6453 • weinhaus.com

Rezaz s gm

28 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-1510 • rezaz.comLunch, Dinner

Santé Wine Bar and Taproom d c l xb

1 Page Ave., Suites 146/152, Asheville 254-8188 • santewinebar.comLunch, Dinner

The Classic Wineseller wb20 Church St., Waynesville 452-6000 • classicwineseller.com




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B R E VA R D

Bracken Mountain Bakery s42. S. Broad St., Brevard 883-4034 • brackenmountainbakery.com

Brevard Brewing Company

s xb63 East Main St., Brevard 885-2101 • brevard-brewing.comLate-night

Falls Landing Restaurant sb18 E. Main St., Brevard 884-2835 • thefallslanding.comLunch, Dinner

Healthy Harvest Natural Foods s g29 W. French Broad St., Suite 105, Brevard 885-2599 • healthyharvestnaturalfoods.com

Hob Nob Restaurant s g xm192 W. Main St., Brevard 966-4662 • hobnobrestaurant.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Jordan Street Café s xm30 W. Jordan St., Brevard 883-2558 • thejordanstreetcafe.comDinner

Marco Trattoria sm204 W. Main St., Brevard 883-4841 • marcotrattoria.comLunch, Dinner

Oskar Blues Brewery s j xb

342 Mountain Industrial Drive, Brevard 883-2337 • oskarblues.comLunch, Dinner

Quixote sm20 McLean Road, Brevard 966-4554 • quixotebrevard.comLunch, Dinner

Quotations Coffee Café s147 East Main St., Brevard 883-8966 • quotationscoffee.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Sora Japanese Restaurant sm91 Forest Gate Drive, Pisgah Forest 483-4539 • sorasushinc.comLunch, Dinner

The Phoenix s g xm

14 S. Gaston St., Brevard 877-3232 • thephoenixbrevard.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

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The Square Root Restaurant

s xm

33 Times Arcade, Brevard 884-6171 • squarerootrestaurant.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

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

3rd Avenue Bistro sm201 3rd Ave. West, Hendersonville 696-2001 • innonchurch.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

A Day In The Country’s

Café on the Veranda s130 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville 692-7914 • aditc.comLunch

Alykat Deli s635 Spartanburg Highway, Hendersonville 697-0311Lunch, Dinner

Asaka Japanese Cuisine s144 Highlands Square Drive, Hendersonville 698-7073 • asaka-japanese-cuisine.comLunch, Dinner

Binion's Roadhouse sm1565 Four Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville 693-0492 • hendersonvillerestaurant.comLunch, Dinner

Black Bear Coffee Co. s318 N. Main St., Hendersonville 692-6333 • blackbearcoffee.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Black Rose Public House s xm

222 N Main St, Hendersonville 668-2622Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Blue Mountain Cafe/ Hendersonville Food Co-op s715 S. Grove St., Hendersonville 693-8557 • hendersonville.coop

Blue Ridge Pizza Company s6336 Brevard Road, Etowah 891-5648 • blueridgepizzacompany.comLunch, Dinner

Burntshirt Vineyards s xb

2695 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville 685-2402 • burntshirtvineyards.com

Champa Sushi & Thai sb437 N. Main St., Hendersonville 696-9800 • champanc.comLunch, Dinner

Esmeralda Inn & Restaurant em910 Main St., Chimney Rock 625-2999 • theesmeralda.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Fireside Pancake House s295 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville 697-1004 • firesidepancakeinn.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Flat Rock Tailgate MarketLittle Rainbow Row, Flat Rock 607-7719

Flat Rock Village Bakery s g x2710 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock 693-1313 • Flatrockwoodfired.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner


Fletcher Village Bakery s x235 St. John's Road, Suite 70, Fletcher 687-7999 • Flatrockwoodfired.comBreakfast, Brunch

Fresh Market sb223 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville 698-4682 • thefreshmarket.com

Haus Heidelberg German Restaurant sb630 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville 693-8227 • hausheidelberg.comLunch, Dinner

Hot Dog World s226 Kanuga St., Hendersonville 697-0374Lunch, Dinner

Hubba Hubba Smokehouse s2724 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock 694-3551 • hubbahubbasmokehouse.com

Iannucci's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant sb1508 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville 693-4300 • iannuccis.comLunch, Dinner

Inn on Church Street sm201 Third Ave. West, Hendersonville 696-2001 • innonchurch.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Lon Sen Chinese Restaurant s230 Thompson St., Hendersonville 697-2498Lunch, Dinner

Mean Mr. Mustard Express s605 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville 698-8584 • meanmrmustards.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Mezzaluna sb226 N. Main St., Hendersonville 697-6575Lunch, Dinner

Mills River Restaurant s4467 Boylston Highway, Mills River 891-4039 • millsriverrestaurant.netBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Moe’s Original Bar B Que s xm

114 N. Main St., Hendersonville 595-9200 • moesoriginalbbq.comLunch, Dinner

Moose Café s59 Highland Square Drive, Hendersonville 595-9650 • eatatthemoosecafe.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nancy Lynn’s Diner sb4195 Haywood Road, Mills River 891-7888Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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

Pampered Palate Cafe s728 Sixth Ave. West, Hendersonville 696-0828 • pampalate.comBreakfast, Lunch

Papas & Beer s xb1821 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville 692-9915 • papasandbeerasheville.netLunch, Dinner

Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard s g xb588 Chestnut Gap Road, Hendersonville 685-4002 • saintpaulmountainvineyards.com

Season's at Highland Lake sm86 Lily Pad Lane, Flat Rock 696-9094 • HLInn.com/SeasonsBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Sol y Luna sm1715 Brevard Road, Hendersonville 692-4888 • solylunanc.comBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Southern Appalachian Brewery s xb822 Locust St., Suite 100, Hendersonville 684-1235 • sabrewery.com

The Dugout Sports Bar and Grill sm430 N. Main St., Hendersonville 692-9262 • hendersonvillesportsbar.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

The Green Room Cafe and Coffeehouse sb536 N. Main St., Hendersonville 692-6335 • thegreenroomcafe.bizBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

The Orchard Inn sb100 Orchard Inn Lane, Saluda 749-5471 • orchardinn.comBreakfast, Brunch, Dinner

The Original Hannah Flanagan's Pub and Eatery s xm300 N. Main St., Hendersonville 696-1665 • theoriginalhannahflanagans.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night



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The Poe House s105 1st Ave. West, Hendersonville 855-763-2739 • thepoehouse.com

The Purple Onion s gb16 Main St., Saluda 749-1179 • purpleonionsaluda.comLunch, Dinner

The Square Root Restaurant

s xm111 S. Main St., Hendersonville 693-7758 • squarerootrestaurant.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Three Chopt Sandwich Shoppe s103 E. 3rd Ave., Hendersonville 692-0228Lunch Transylvania Farmers Market s190 E. Main St., Brevard 548-0660 • transylvaniafarmersmarket.com

Ugly Mug Coffee and Tea s2024-B Asheville Highway, HendersonvilleBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Umi Japanese Fine Dining s xm633 N. Main St., Hendersonville 698-8048 • umisushinc.comLunch, Dinner

Underground Baking Co. s352 7th Ave East, Hendersonville 674-7494 • undergroundbaking.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Villa Roma WNC sb3754 Brevard Road, Horse Shoe 890-5833 • villaromawnc.com

West First Wood-Fired Pizza

s g xm101-B 1st Ave. West, Hendersonville 693-1080 • Flatrockwoodfired.comLunch, Dinner

Wildflour Bake Shop s173 E. Main St., Saluda 838-749-3356 • wildflourbakerync.comBreakfast, Lunch

mADISON COuNTy

Good Stuff n g xb38 Bailey's Branch, Marshall 649-9711 • heygoodstuff.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Iron Horse Station n xb24 S. Andrews Ave., Hot Springs 622-0022 • theironhorsestation.comLunch, Dinner

Pork & Pie n18 N. Main St., Marshall 649-8208

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

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

B u R N S V I l l E /S p R u C E p I N E

Bistro Roca & Antlers Bar n1243 Wonderland Trail, Blowing Rock 295-4008 • bistroroca.com

Garden Deli n g xb107 Town Square, Burnsville 682-3946 • garden-deli.comLunch, Dinner

Knife and Fork n gb61 Locust St., Spruce Pine 765-1511 • knifeandforknc.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

The Pizza Shop and Dry County Brewing Company n g xb585 Oak Ave., Spruce Pine 765-4583 • drycountybrewing.comLunch, Dinner

Yancey County Farmers Market n105 S. Main St., Burnsville 682-4108

N E B O / h I C K O RyOlde Hickory Brewerye b2 Third St., Hickory 322-1422 • oldehickorybrewery.com

South Creek Vineyards & Winery e gb2240 S. Creek Road, Nebo 652-5729 • southcreekwinery.com

WAy N E S V I l l E /S y lVA

BearWaters Brewing Company

w xb130 Frazier St., Suite 7, Waynesville 246-0602 • bwbrewing.comLate-night

Bocelli’s wb319 N. Haywood St., Waynesville 456-4900 • bocellisitalianeatery.comBrunch, Lunch

Bogart’s Restaurant & Tavern

w xb303 S. Main St., Waynesville 452-1313 • bogartswaynesville.comLunch, Dinner


FROGS LEAP PUBLIC HOUSE

44 Church Street Downtown Waynesville

828-456-1930 frogsleappublichouse.com

Innovative southern cuisine with a local backbone &

home-grown libations

102 Montford Ave828-505-3701

todstasties.com

Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Café 50 w g50 N. Main St., Waynesville 246-9130Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

City Bakery Café w g l x18 N Main St., Waynesville 452-3881 • citybakery.netBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

City Lights Cafe w g xb3 E. Jackson St., Sylva 587-2233 • citylightscafe.comBrunch, Lunch, Dinner

Frog Level Brewing Company w xb56 Commerce St., Waynesville 454-5664 • froglevelbrewing.com

Frogs Leap Public House

w g xm44 Church St., Waynesville 456-1930 • frogsleappublichouse.comBrunch, Lunch, DinnerInnovative Southern Food with a Local Backbone & Home Grown Libations A farm to table restaurant serving regionally inspired modern dishes. Our weekly menu highlights innovative southern cuisine and seasonal local ingredients. Voted No. 1 Restaurant in WNC by Open Table.

Heinzelmannchen Brewery wb545 Mill St., Sylva 631-4466 • yourgnometownbrewery.com

Innovation Brewing wb414 W. Main St., Sylva 586-9678 • innovation-brewing.comLunch, Dinner, Late-night

Lulu's on Main w xb612 W. Main St., Sylva 586-8989 • lulusonmain.comLunch, Dinner

Nantahala Brewing Company b61 Depot St., Bryson City 488-2337 • nantahalabrewing.com

Perk & Pastry Bistro w g c506 W. Main St., Sylva 631-9856 • perkandpastry.comBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Smoky Mountain Moonshine Grille wm2550 Soco Road (U.S. Highway 19), Maggie Valley 926-7440 • moonshinegrille.comDinner

Soul Infusion Teahouse and Bistro w xb628 E. Main St., Sylva 586-1717 • soulinfusion.comLunch, Dinner

The Mad Batter Bake Shop w x568 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee 586-3555 • madbattercafe.com

The Sweet Onion Restaurant

w g xm39 Miller St., Waynesville 456-5559Lunch, Dinner

Tipping Point Tavern and Brewery w xm190 N. Main St., Waynesville 246-9230 • tippingpointtavern.comLunch, Dinner

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Ben’s Tune Up 34, 56Berliner Kindl German Restaurant 69Biltmore Catering 64Biltmore Coffee Traders 21, 65Binion’s Roadhouse 90Biscuit Head 19, 62Bistro at Biltmore Estate 79Bistro Roca & Antlers Bar 92Black Bear Coffee Co. 90Black Bear Pizza 75Black Forest Restaurant 69Black Mountain Ale House 82Black Mountain Bistro 56Black Mountain Mill and Pizzeria 75Black Rose Public House 90Black-Eyed Susan Catering 64Blue Kudzu Sake 42, 73Blue Mountain Cafe/Hendersonville Food Co-op 90Blue Mountain Pizza and Brew Pub 75Blue Moon Water 17Blue Ridge Artisanal Buffet 56Blue Ridge Bear Cream & Espresso 62Blue Ridge Biscuit Company 62Blue Ridge Pizza Company 90Blue Sky Café 77Bocelli’s 92Bogart’s Restaurant & Tavern 92Boiler Room 88Bomba 86Bonefish Grill 50, 52, 78Bouchon Bistro 69Bourbon Barrel Beef and Ale 56Bracken Mountain Bakery 89Brasilia Churrasco Steakhouse 73Brevard Brewing Company 89BREW-ed Brewery & History Walking Tours 38, 86Brixx Pizza 75Broadway’s 53, 82Brooklyn Bros. Pizza 75Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery 58Bruisin’ Ales 11, 38, 85BT’s Burgerjoint 55, 68Buchi Bar 82Buffalo Nickel 56, 83Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 80Burgerworx 2, 17, 56Burial Beer 43, 85Burntshirt Vineyards 54, 90Bywater 44, 46, 52–54, 82Café 50 93Café 64 62Café Azalea 23, 56Carmel’s Restaurant and Bar 2, 78Carolina Cinemas’ The Carolina Asheville 56Carolina Mountain Bakery 58Catawba Valley Brewing Company 85Cecilia’s Culinary Tour 68

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Eye Scream Parlour 63Fairview Tavern 77Falls Landing Restaurant 89Farm Burger 15, 19, 50–51, 57Farm To Fender Food Truck 68Fat Cat’s Billiards 69Fatz Cafe 57Favilla’s New York Pizza 77Fig Bistro 81Filo Pastries 66Fireplace Restaurant 57Fireside Pancake House 90Fisherman’s Quarters II 45, 78Five Points Restaurant 66Flat Rock Tailgate Market 90Flat Rock Village Bakery 90Fletcher Village Bakery 91Flying Falafel Brothers 68Frank’s New York Deli 77Frank’s Roman Pizza 76Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge 57Frazier’s Tavern 82French Broad Brewery & Tasting Room 85French Broad Chocolate Lounge 4, 30, 50, 53, 65French Broad Food Co-op 70French Fryz 57Fresh As Can Bee Catering 64Fresh Market 70, 91Fresh Quarter Produce 70Fresh Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta 76Frog Level Brewing Company 93Frogs Leap Public House 93, 93Garden Deli 92Geraldine’s Bakery 60Glass Onion 72Gondolier Italian Restaurant & Pizza 72Good Stuff 92Gourmet Chip Company 67, 78Great Wall Restaurant 64Green Man Brewery Tasting Room 85Green Sage Cafe 57Green Tea Sushi Restaurant 73Greenlife Grocery (Whole Foods) 54, 70Grove Arcade 17, 67Grove House Entertainment Complex 86Grovewood Café 78Gypsy Queen Cuisine 51, 68Hana 75Happy Hill Restaurant 66Haus Heidelberg German Restaurant 91Havana Restaurant 73Haywood Lounge 82Haywood Park Cafe 62Healthy Harvest Natural Foods 89Heinzelmannchen Brewery 93Heiwa Shokudo 51–52, 73Hi Fi Café 66Hi-Wire Brewing 43, 85Hickory Tavern 54, 57High Five Coffee Bar 53–54, 66Highland Brewing Company 39, 85Hob Nob Restaurant 89HomeGrown 12–13, 50–51, 66Homewood 64Hops & Vines 38, 53–54, 85Hot Dog World 91Howling Moon Moonshine Distillery 86Hubba Hubba Smokehouse 91Hyphen Asheville 66

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& Musical Diversion 79Lexington Avenue Brewery 10, 18, 38, 40, 51,

53–54, 69Límones 73Lioncrest 79Little Bee Thai 80Little Pigs 60Livi’s Pantry 70Local Taco 80Lon Sen Chinese Restaurant 91Loretta’s Café 77Los Nenes 70Louise’s Kitchen 77Lovin’ Tenders 68Lucky Bamboo Cafe 75Lucky Otter 80Luella’s Bar-B-Que 13, 60Lulu’s on Main 93Mac’s 57Maggie B’s Wine & Specialty Store 78Magnolia Lounge 86Magnolia Ray 42–43, 53, 79Main Street Grill 57Malaprop’s Café 21, 54, 62Mama’s Fast Food 36–37, 57Mamacita’s 50–52, 74Marble Slab Creamery 63Marco Trattoria 89Marco’s Pizzeria 52, 76

Marta’s Catering 64Mayfel’s 16–17, 56, 79Mean Mr. Mustard Express 91Medea’s Espresso & Juice Bar 63Mela Indian Restaurant 50, 72Mellow Mushroom 43, 50–52, 76Melt Your Heart 68Metro China 64Metro Wines 85Mezzaluna 91MG Road: The Chai Pani Bar & Lounge 26, 53, 54, 86Mikado Japanese Steakhouse 73Mills River Restaurant 91Modesto Trattoria 72Moe’s Original Bar B Que 79, 91Mojo Kitchen and Lounge 19, 73Moments Coffee Bar 63, 66Montford Farmers Market 70Moose Café 50, 67, 91Mosaic Café & Coffeehouse 63Mother Earth Produce 70My Father’s Pizza 76Nachos And Beer 74Nancy Lynn’s Diner 91Nantahala Brewing Company 93Native Kitchen & Social Pub 82Neo Burrito 50, 74Never Blue 91New 1 China 65New Bridge Café 57Nick’s Grill 57Nightbell 69, 87Nine Mile 22, 44, 51–53, 67No Taste Like Home: Wild Food Adventures 68Noble Kava Bar 63Noi’s Thai Kitchen 52, 80Nona Mia Italian Kitchen 35, 51, 72North Asheville Tailgate Market 70North Carolina Wine Gifts 85Nourish & Flourish 63Number One China Restaurant 65Nutz About Fudge 65O.Henry’s/The Underground 53, 87Oil & Vinegar 70Okie Dokies Smokehouse 60Old Europe 66Olde Hickory Brewery 92Ole’s Guacamoles 51, 74Olive and Kickin’ 70Olive or Twist 78, 87One Stop @ Asheville Music Hall 88One World Brewing 86OneFIFTYOne Boutique Bar & Kitchen 82Oriental Pavilion 50, 52, 65Oskar Blues Brewery 89Over Easy Café 19, 50, 62Oyster House Brewing 86P.F. Changs China Bistro 65Pacific Pagoda 59, 75Pack’s Tavern 13, 50, 53, 57, 87Palate Restaurant at the Monte Vista Hotel 79Pampered Palate Cafe 91Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza 76Papas & Beer 74, 91Peking East 65Pepperoni’s 76Perk & Pastry Bistro 93Phil’s Bar-B-Que Pit 60Pho R Us 75


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Sunny Point Café 19, 31, 37, 42, 44, 50–52, 62, 67Sunset Terrace 22, 78, 84Suwana’s Thai Orchid Restaurant 52, 80Sweet Promises Wedding & Anniversary Cakes 60Sweet Promises Wedding Cakes 63Sweetheart Bakery 60Table 12, 24, 25, 26, 50, 81 Table Wine 85Tacos Jalisco 53, 74Tamarind Thai Cuisine 80Taqueria Fast 80Tastee Diner 42, 67Thai Basil 52, 80Thai Citrus Restaurant 80Thai Tara 17, 81The Admiral 12, 22, 24, 51–52, 54, 80, 87The Bar of Soap 84The Barleycorn 69The Bavarian Lodge Restaurant 69The Bier Garden 41, 54, 80The Biltmore Coffee Co. 21, 63, 65The Black Bird 81The Bull & Beggar 67, 81The Cantina 74The Cheese Store of Asheville at the Weinhaus 71The Chocolate Fetish 50, 65The Chop Shop Butchery 50, 71The Classic Wineseller 88The Double Crown Bar 84The Dugout Sports Bar and Grill 91The Gourmet Chip Company 78The Great Hall Bar 87The Green Room 58The Green Room Cafe and Coffeehouse 91The Grey Eagle 18, 53, 80, 88The Grey Eagle Taqueria 80The Herban Baker 60The Honeybaked Ham Co. 58, 78The Hop Ice Cream Cafe 63The Hop West 63The Imperial Life 26, 50, 54, 86The Junction 18, 53, 79The Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast 62The Lobster Trap 52, 78, 88, back coverThe Local Joint 36, 53, 67The Lot (food truck court) 69The Lowdown 13, 51, 69The Mad Batter Bake Shop 93The Market Place Restaurant 12, 33, 67, 87The Mediterranean Restaurant 67The Merry Wine Market 85The Noodle Shop 65The Octopus Garden 61The Odditorium 84The Orchard Inn 91The Original Hannah Flanagan’s Pub and Eatery 93The Phoenix 89The Pizza Shop and Dry County Brewing Company 92The Poe House 92The Potato Wedge 67The Prospect 42, 84The Purple Onion 92The Sandwich Company 78The Scottish Cottage 69The Social 24, 84The Social Lounge and Tapas 87The Soda Fountain at Woolworth Walk 31, 67The Southern Kitchen & Bar 51, 53, 69The Square Root Restaurant 90, 92

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Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian 32Vino Vino Wine Market 85Vortex Doughnuts 64Vue 1913, an American Brasserie 33, 77W xyz Bar at Aloft Asheville 84Waking Life Espresso 66Wanpen Thai Restaurant 81Wasabi Japanese Restaurant 39, 73Weaverville Tailgate Market 71Wedge Brewing Company 86Weinhaus 71, 85Well-Bred Bakery & Café 50, 60West Asheville Lounge & Kitchen 69West End Bakery 15, 31, 50, 63West First Wood-Fired Pizza 92West Village Market and Deli 71Westville Pub 54, 77, 88White Duck Taco Shop 5, 16, 18, 46, 50–52, 80White Horse Black Mountain 84Wicked Weed Brewing 51–54, 69Wild Mountain Bees 71Wild Wing Café 54, 58Wild Wok Asian Bistro 75Wildflour Bake Shop 92Wine Tunnel 85WNC Farmers Market 71Woody’s Pizza and Hoagies 72World Coffee Cafe 66World’s Best Carrot Cake @ Highcliffe Baked Goods 64Writer’s Bistro 80Writer’s Bistro @ Renaissance 80Ya Ya’s Frozen Yogurt 64Yancey County Farmers Market 92Yao Buffet Sushi-Grill 65YoLo Frozen Yogurt 51, 64Yoshida Japanese Steak House 3, 73Zambra 24, 52, 80Zen Sushi 52, 73Zia Taqueria 80Zoe’s Kitchen 74Zuma Coffee 92

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