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Welcome to Asheville! From organic farm-to-table
businesses like Danny’s Dumpsters and Blue
eateries to toasting a four-
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of Beer City, USA – Asheville is a city just waiting to be
In addition, organizations such as the
explored.
Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR), along with the nationally
The vibrant culinary scene
acclaimed culinary program at A-B Tech
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A few of our favorite chefs explain Asheville’s vibrant personality is what makes Asheville such an inspiring never too far from the kitchen. and unique culinary destination.
Joe Scully
Chestnut and Corner Kitchen “The thing that makes Asheville unique is the same that makes Tuscany unique- it is the ingredients. There are so many ingredients that you can get here that you cannot easily get elsewhere. Pork belly to make porchetta, world-class cheeses, and pristine produce that comes from less than five
a “foodie” town. Asheville is inspiring in
experience every day of the week
many ways, but the two that stand out
almost anywhere in town. It is such a
most to me are the passionate, amazing
loaded restaurant scene. I believe it is not
farmers we receive produce, dairy,
competition, but when the tides rise so do
and proteins from and also the diverse
the ships, and that’s what makes Asheville
community of food savvy people who
a great food destination - the constant
are eager to explore and understand
drive to be better. Asheville inspires me
new foods and new takes on traditional or
as a chef because of the commitment
familiar foods. Everyone’s interest in food
to local agriculture and the collection of
seems to be continually growing and it is
all the great chefs that push each other
exciting to be a part of that.”
to be better. It really drives the pursuit of
Michel Baudouin
The Asheville French Quarter
excellence and quality in the food that you are purchasing, as well as the finished product that is served to your customers.”
Sam Etheridge
miles from my restaurant. It is inspiring.
“I think competition
People are forging for mushrooms and
raises quality. We
showing up on my backdoor. If people
have a close working
were to classify me, they would probably
relationship with
“The arts are a very
say that I’m very classically trained.
our convention and
important part of
So the way that Asheville has inspired
visitor’s bureau, as
the city and this
me is in the ingredients. I’m still making
well as the availability
carries through
Ambrozia
chicken liver pate, but I just so happen
to work directly with farms. Because of
to the restaurant
to be using Hickory Nut Gap Farm
the Asheville Independent Restaurant
scene. Being such
chicken livers. It really is just sliding those
Association, many restaurateurs and chefs
a liberal and open-
ingredients into my culinary repertoire.”
work together in supporting our businesses
minded community surrounded by the
with education programs, partnerships
Appalachian landscape makes for a
with suppliers and communication with
very unique setting that attracts a wide
our local city and county leaders. The
range of people and personalities. This
same group also believes in giving
makes people a little more adventurous
back to our communities through many
with their tastes and willing to try new
nonprofit organizations, which contribute
things. It also brings a lot of chefs from
to a strong camaraderie. The combination
all over with their different cooking styles
of all these relationships give me personal
and backgrounds. Asheville inspires me
satisfaction, which I can transfer into my
as a chef because of the abundance
kitchens.”
of fresh local ingredients so readily
Patrick O’Cain
Gan Shan Station
“Asheville’s uniqueness as a “foodie” destination is directly related to Asheville’s uniqueness as a city. Asheville has an ability to attract ambitious people that want to share their talents and help continue to build the city. Asheville has
Ryan Kline
Buffalo Nickel
begun to reflect these changes and
“I believe what
it is strikingly apparent in the types of
makes Asheville a
cuisine we see all over the city--New
unique food
southern, fine dining, Spanish, Indian,
destination is the
Asian, Ethiopian, vegetarian, vegan.
ability to have
Each contribute to this food culture and
a great lunch,
the reputation Asheville is gaining as
brunch, or dinner
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available. We have farmers coming by Ambrozia everyday with just a wide variety of great products. From amazing cheeses, vegetables, meats, etc., we can make most of our menu with ingredients from right down the street. The enthusiasm from the farmers is such an inspiration. When they come in excited about what they have, you can’t help but want to showcase that ingredient in its best way.”
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culinary kitchen Not your average professors, not your
“There have been so many success stories,” said Tillman. “We want all of our students to be successful. If they enjoy what they do, and we were able to give them skills to get them to where they want to be, that’s really the important part.”
average classroom, and quite far from A-B Tech culinary alums can be spotted
your average students.
throughout the city – owners and chefs in A-B Tech’s culinary teams have gained
some of the best restaurants in Asheville.
national recognition at the American Cu-
“The culinary program is amazing,” said
linary Federation’s national competition
owner and executive chef of Strada
nine times over the last 11 years.
Italiano Anthony Cerrato. “You have to be very passionate about what you are
“There is no other school that can lay claim to that,” said Tillman. “It’s all about learning. Our students are evaluated not just by their instructors, but by certified executive chefs and certified master chefs from across the nation.” This year, their first all-female The culinary world of Asheville, NC did not just happen overnight – in fact, behind the scenes, visionaries helped transform this city into the foodie frontier we see today. The A-B Tech Culinary Arts program began in 1968, the oldest in the state and now one of the most revered culinary programs in the nation. “If you think of Asheville 47 years ago, you’re not going to think of the food we see today- it was not even recognized as a profession to be a professional chef -
culinary team scored big, taking home third place in the ACF nationals. “They are absolutely incredible,” said Tillman. “They never missed a
Not your average professors, not your average classroom, and quite far from your average students.
practice and it takes that drive. But our students definitely have a lot of drive.” From executive chefs at top hotels and wineries to a recent graduate crowned world’s best young chef– alumni from this prestigious program are making names for themselves and the entire community in a big way.
doing. They taught us the importance of constantly reinventing yourself and to be creative in what you are doing.” Creativity that flows from the kitchen to the community. “It’s a whole community that helps us become such a foodie destination,” said Tillman. “If you are even here one
day, you have learned something that you can use in the field- and that is pretty cool.” Learning, creating and inspiring – these are the chefs of the A-B Tech Culinary Arts program. These are the visionaries behind the foodie evolution.
but they really had a vision,” said Sheila Tillman, Associate Dean of Hospitality Education at A-B Tech. The program is unlike any in the nation – cooking up some of the most renowned chefs not only in Asheville, but the Southeast and beyond. “It’s a very unique experience,” said Tillman. “We learn from these incredible people that are out in the field and bring
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About the Lexington Avenue Brewery
Welcome to Asheville! We invite you to come and experience our micro-brewed beers and our creative, local-inspired food. We would like you to know that we care deeply about our community and source our products as locally as possible to support our thriving economy. All of our beef is raised specifically for LAB using the spent grain from our brewing process as feed.
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BELLY & BRUSSELS ........... 9 Caramelized brussel sprouts with Heritage Farms pork belly and house-made lemon cheese.
GREEN CHILI PORK NACHOS 11 Green chili ground pork, smoky red beans, queso blanco, fresh cilantro and scallions.
BBQ CHICKEN SANDO ........ 11 Buttermilk fried BBQ chicken, served on ranch spiced Texas toast, with carrot-jicama slaw and pickled okra
with house-made injera bread.
LAB HAND-CUT STEAK OF THE DAY ..................... varies Our farm raised Black Angus Beef served with sautéed kale and green beans, cracked pepper, mushrooms, truffled frites, and bone marrow gravy (cut and price varies, limited availability)
ARUGULA PORTABELLO WRAP .. 11 Arugula tossed in red pepper vinaigrette, grilled portabella mushrooms, tomato, mozzarella, roasted red peppers and pesto.
NORTH END SALAD ............ 8
KOREAN BBQ RIBS ............ 17
Mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, candied beer peanuts, pickled red onion, and choice of dressing
Braised and smoked beef short ribs basted in sweet and spicy BBQ sauce, with ginger glazed carrots, pickled
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD ...... 8
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Our take on an Ethiopian classic: hearty berbere stewed lentils, tomatoes, garlic, onions, peas and spinach
radishes, and crispy wonton strips
produced in areas that contain gluten.
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1/2 lb of LAB raised Black Angus beef, bleu cheese, caramelized onions, finished with au poivre sauce (add house cured bacon $3)
Romaine tossed with house made croutons, caesar dressing, parmesan and pecorino (add house cured bacon, $3 — grilled local chicken breast $4).
accommodate for any food allergies or restrictions
39 North Lexington Ave • Asheville, NC 28801 PHONE: 828.252.0212 Friends And Family Of The Lab.
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Creative Cookery, Inc - Bernardsville, NC
Ashley Farms - Winston Salem, NC
Heritage Farms - Seven Springs, NC
Looking Glass Creamery - Fairview, NC
Annie’s Bakery - Asheville, NC
Smiling Hara - Asheville, NC
Mr. Suaves Tortillas - Asheville, NC
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What’s in a movement? We always hear the term, but just what does it mean to be part of the farm-to-table movement?
In Asheville, it means a way of life.
like locally grown wasabi root to pepper your palette. “We really have an emphasis on using fresh local produce, and it is certainly a reflection of how our food tastes and
“The amount of incredible cooking that
the thought and care that goes into the
happens here is highly based upon the
menu,” said Patrick O’Cain, of Gan Shan
ingredients,” said Sovereign Remedies
Station. “We really allow the ingredients
owner Charlie Hodge. “We have farmers that are harvesting in the morning and
and what the farmers are producing to help guide our menu.” From their farm to your table – welcome to Asheville and enjoy the movement.
that night.”
Dine Green! As America’s first Green Dining
good acting business in the community,”
With over 700 local farms, organizations
Destination, Asheville is at the forefront of
said Josh Weeks, executive chef of
the nation’s foodie footprint.
Corner Kitchen. “We hope to have less
bringing us stuff that will be on the plate
like Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) help link farmers to markets and Asheville’s eateries.
“It’s something that Asheville can be truly proud of,” said Michael Oshman,
“It’s the conscious effort to do the best we can for the environment and to be a
of a negative effect on the environment, and more of a positive effect on the community.”
“The Asheville food scene is unique in
who founded the Green Restaurant
that chef’s and farmers are working
Association over 25 years ago. “While in
And that community is growing – there
together to master the farm-to-table
Asheville, everyone can dine green.”
are over 15 Certified Green Restaurants
cuisine,” said Molly Nicholie, program
in Asheville and more going green
director for ASAP’s local food campaign.
From football stadiums to small mom-
“It’s about the flavors of something
and-pop restaurants, the Green
picked at the peak of ripeness.”
Restaurant Association works to lessen
“For us, to decrease our carbon footprint
the environmental footprint of the
is a no brainer and a big part of what
restaurant industry.
we do,” said Joe Scully, co-owner of
Behind the scenes, chefs and farmers work to bring the flavors of the farm to the vision of the plate. Creative menus are prepared with locally-sourced organic meats, cheeses and fresh seasonal veggies. Today, the growing partnership between the chef and the farm has allowed for an even wider array of unique ingredients
every day.
Chestnut and Corner Kitchen. “Almost “There are enough green restaurants here
all the lighting is LED, we use the highest
that you could literally eat at them through
energy efficient machinery, recycle,
your whole vacation and that’s a pretty
composting - we do a lot of things to
exciting thing,” said Oshman. “Asheville is a
reduce that foot print.”
model for the rest of the country and that is an important story to tell.”
Today the Association is working with over 1,000 locations around the nation.
So just what does it mean to dine green?
“We take them through a turnkey process that really makes it easy
From lightbulbs and
for them to implement the steps
recycled paper products
that are going to make the largest
to eco-friendly dish soap
environmental improvement,” said
and compost programs, step into a
Oshman. “At the same time, lowering the
Certified Green Restaurant and know
bottom line and their cost for energy,
you are already part of the change.
water and waste.”
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OUT & ABOUT IN ASHEVILLE:
Fun ways to spend your days
Hit the river-
Floating the French Broad has quickly become a fan fav for visitors and locals alike. Whether on a paddleboard, kayak,
raft or tube, a float down the river is a great way to spend the day with the whole family. Get in touch with your inner tube at Zen Tubing, one of best ways to hit the river.
The North Carolina Arboretum -
Take a tour-
Some of the best ways to see the city is with a little help from the locals. From walking and bus tours to the Bike Taxi and even the Amazing Pubcycle, let the locals show you the best spots to eat, drink and play. Have a laugh with the famous La Zoom Tour or sample your way through the city with a guided food tour from Eating Asheville.
Get into nature-
With stunning vistas, sparkling waterfalls and some of the best hiking in the world, the Blue Ridge Parkway offers 469 miles of breathtaking beauty. Plan a day hike at any one of the trails or pack a picnic and enjoy some relaxation in the mountains.
Watch some sports -
From hosting the Southern Conference basketball tourney to spending a day at McCormick Field with the Asheville Tourists, Asheville is teeming with events to satisfy
With over 400 acres of lush botanical
the sports enthusiast. Looking for something a bit more unique? Check out the fast-
gardens to explore, the Arboretum is
paced fun of Asheville’s own Blue Ridge Rollergirls.
an ideal place to spend the afternoon. Hike or bike one of the many wellmarked trails or visit the beautiful bonsai collection. And don’t forget to bring your furry friend along for the adventure.
See the farms -
Meet your local producers and taste firsthand the fresh ingredients
Have a beer, maybe two-
With over 20
craft breweries in the area,
that make Asheville’s
just pick your
restaurant scene flourish.
pint pleasure
A little paint, a little wine and a whole lot
Appalachian Sustainable
and begin. Try
of fun. Art studios like Painting with a Twist
Agriculture Project (ASAP) is a great place to start
a self-guided
in Biltmore Park combine the best of both
to connect you to local farm tours and markets.
Get artsy -
worlds – art and wine. Bring a beverage and your favorite friends and they will take care of the rest. All you have to do is paint your way to a finished piece of art.
State-of- the- ART
Get inspired in the River Arts District. Stroll through this unique neighborhood of art studios and galleries. Watch as local artists create, construct and capture your artistic side.
Check out some music -
A trip to Asheville would not be complete without seeing some of the amazing talent the city has to offer. The Orange Peel is just one of the many venues that showcase an array of local and national musicians or head downtown and dance to the beat of the buskers!
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beer tour, or hop on one of the locally owned beer tours and let a local be your guide. Be sure to check out our Beer and Music Guide™, set to hit the stands this Fall 2015.
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2015 - 2016 Calendar of Events We hope you enjoy your visit to Asheville. Listed below are some things to consider doing while you are here, or for your next visit.
September
February
October
March
25-27 Asheville Greek Festival holytrinityasheville.com 26 Concerts in the Park Series Biltmorepark.com 26 French Broad Brew Festival Frenchbroadbrewfest.com 26 Carolina Craft Day ncarboretum.com 3 7th Annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival (blueridgepride.org) 3,10,17 Asheville Art in the Park ashevilleartinthepark.com 10 Asheville Oktoberfest ashevilledowntown.org 10-11 Carolina Bonsai Exhibit ncarboretum.org 15-17 Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) (theleaf.org) 15-18 Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands southernhighlandguild.org 18 Hardlox Jewish Food & Heritage Festival hardloxjewishfestival.org 24 Heritage Day (nchistoricsites.org) 24-25 Weaverville Art Safari weavervilleartsafari.com
November
6 Christmas at Biltmore begins Biltmore.com 7 3rd annual Ciderfest ciderfest.wncgbc.org 7 Walk for Wishes (nc.wish.org) 14-15 Fall Studio Stroll in the River Arts District (riverdistrictartists.com) 19 Taste of Asheville (airasheville.org) 21 Asheville Holiday Parade ashevilledowntown.org
December
4-6 Biltmore Village Dickens in the Village (biltmorevillage.com)
January
19-28 Asheville Restaurant Week ashevillechamber.org 21-24 Asheville Fringe Festival ashevillefringe.org 22-24 24th annual All that Jazz Weekend (groveparkinn.com) TBA 9th annual Winter Warmer Beer Festival (ashevillebeerfest.com) • Dates are subject to change while some were not available at publication. Please check event website for updated information.
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7 Mardi Gras Parade ashevillemardigras.org 18-21 21st annual Bluegrass First Class Festival bluegrassfirstclass.com 23-25 Small Plate Crawl ashevillesmallplatecrawl.com TBA Asheville Wing War ashevillewingwar.com 4-7 Southern Conference Basketball Tournament soconsports.com TBA 27th Annual Comedy Classic Weekend (groveparkinn.com) 12-13 Asheville Marathon at Biltmore Estate ashevillemarathon.com 19-27 Biltmore Blooms (biltmore.com)
August
TBA 4th annual Baconfest Asheville highlandbrewing.com TBA Big Love Fest (loveasheville.org) 13 RiverFest riverlink.org/experience/riverfest TBA Annual Village Craft Fair bluespiral1.com TBA Annual Mountain Dance & Folk Festival (folkheritage.org) TBA Annual Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival Laughyourashevilleoff.com TBA Asheville Wine & Food Festival ashevillewineandfood.com
April
14-17 WNC Orchid Society Show ncarboretum.org TBD Asheville Artisan Bread Bakers Festival ashevillebreadfestival.com 28 Dining Out for Life diningoutforlife.com
May
TBD Asheville WordFest ashevillewordfest.org TBA Amuse ashevillewineandfood.com TBA River Arts District Studio Stroll riverdistrictartists.com 1-3 26th Annual Asheville Herb Festival wncherbfestival.com 12-15 LEAF Lake Eden (theleaf.com) 14 Montford Music & Arts Festival montfordfestival.org TBA 15th Annual Mountain Sports Festival mountainsportsfestival.com TBA Beer Week (avlbeerweek.com) TBA Beer City Festival (beercityfestival.com)
June
TBA Asheville Art in the Park TBA Essence (ashevillewineandfood.com)
July
TBA The Big Crafty (thebigcrafty.com) 4 Independence Day Celebration ashevilledowntown.org 21-24 Craft Fair of the Southern Highland southernhighlandguild.com
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Recurring or weekly events: September
The Robot Zoo - (ncarboretum.org)
Nov – Dec
Winter Lights - Many evenings in November and December (ncarboretum.org)
Nov. 6 – Jan. 2
Biltmore Candlelight Christmas Evenings (biltmore.com)
Nov. 6 – Jan. 2
The Polar Express (gsmr.com)
Nov. 6 – Jan. 10
Christmas at Biltmore (biltmore.com)
Feb. 16 – July 4
Fashionable Romance: Wedding Gowns in Film (biltmore.com)
April- Dec.
Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walk - first Friday of the month (ashevilledowntowngalleries.org)
May-Sept.
Downtown After 5 - third Friday of the month (ashevilledowntown.org)
June- Sept.
Shindig on the Green (folkheritage.org) Every Friday Drum circle in Pritchard Park
Select evenings
Biltmore Summer Evening Concerts (biltmore.com)
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Taste of Asheville
The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR) presents The Taste of Asheville Thursday, Nov. 19 at The Venue, located downtown. “It’s the only one of its kind,” said Jane Anderson, AIR executive director. “You can go in one evening and taste food from 50 of Asheville’s independent restaurants under one roof.”
Savor the many tastes of
ASHEVILLE. The event features three floors of flavors - from the table to the tavern and all the sweet treats in between. “There are a lot of other festivals, but this is authentic and eclectic,” said Anderson. “You can talk to the local chefs – and spend the evening sampling all kinds of fare from the independent restaurants around town.”
cause.
The flavors of Asheville start with a breath of fresh air. The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR) serves the flourishing foodie scene of the city.
They are like the butter on a freshly baked slice of artisanal bread. “Our goal is to support the independent local restaurant in maintaining and growing,” said Jane Anderson, AIR executive director. “When you think of Asheville, you think food - we are an independent restaurant community.” The board of restauranteurs, chefs and community members serve over 120 independently owned and operated local restaurants; dedicated to keeping the scene eclectic, authentic and flavorful. From high-end restaurants to the mom and pops diners, you’ll find AIR members around every corner.
“There is a personality with the independent restaurants that make them who they are and a big part of why Asheville is Asheville,” said Anderson. Today, as the largest organization of independent restaurants in the country, AIR continues to breathe new ideas into the booming cuisine culture that is Asheville, NC. One of their top present-day priorities is a pretty good one to face - gearing up the restaurants for what could be another record-setting year. “One of members said they had never ridden the wave where they were on the crest - They were either way behind or underneath the water- so what we are trying to do is prepare people for riding the crest of the wave,” said Anderson.
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And, your cuisine is going to a great
Funds generated go to support the next generation of talent - the Chefs of Tomorrow and GO Kitchen-Ready. Established in 2007, the Chefs of Tomorrow scholarship is awarded to students who are enrolled in the nationally acclaimed Culinary Arts program at A-B Tech. “We have an outstanding local school for the culinary arts,” said Anderson. “We are hoping to keep that great culinary talent in town- that became a mission of AIR.” Each year, proceeds from the Taste of Asheville are awarded to five up-andcoming chefs with $1,000 scholarships. From the books to the basics, Go Kitchen Ready is a culinary training program that helps to get adults off the streets and into the kitchen. The program teaches basic food service skills for low-income adults who face barriers to employment. Enjoy an evening of exceptional Asheville fare and help prepare our rising stars. For more information or to purchase tickets online visit airasheville.org
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Downtown Welcome Table the project serves over 450 people during their Wednesday luncheons. Along with the eateries, over 50 volunteers, or “companions” help to create an upscale restaurant environment graced with white tablecloths, fresh flowers, china and a full wait staff. “We want it to look like the nicest restauThe vision was simple: break bread as a community, share as a family. But this is not your typical restaurant – nor
rant in town,” said Emily Bentley, companion coordinator at the Haywood Street Congregation. “Each one of these things help to send a message that everyone
your typical meal.
has worth and value. Overall, we want
Have a seat around the Downtown
maybe not just feel full with food, but full
Welcome Table; your server will be right
of a sense of community and belong-
with you.
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“This is an amazing project,” said Liz But-
It is an open invitation to be a part of
ton, co-owner of Curate and Welcome
something bigger – a part of a commu-
Table Collaborator. “We all want to help
nity.
and we all want to do great things for
people to feel welcome, feel loved and
our community.”
“The idea is that you put on a banquet
The Downtown Welcome Table pairs
and then you invite everyone in town,”
award-winning chefs with the Haywood
said Holland. “You might have a person
Street Congregation to bring the fine
here worth $10 million and you might
dining experience to Asheville’s less for-
have a person here living in a tent- but
tunate and diverse community.
everybody is here looking for some-
that you could invite the governor to,
thing.” “We have some of the top chefs in the world in Asheville, which is a blessing in
It is a chance to share, a chance to con-
itself, but then to see them come here
nect and a chance to experience an
in this arena is truly an amazing expe-
exquisite meal as a family.
rience,” said David Holland, Haywood Street Congregation banquet steward. “It’s not a soup kitchen, it’s a community.” What started as a vision has evolved into
The pilot menu from Curate featured traditional Spanish cuisine, asparagus with romesco sauce, bocadillo serrano and
an inspiration.
tortilla Espanola, famed items straight
Over 20 upscale eateries in Asheville
Biltmore Avenue.
now donate their time and talents to the Downtown Welcome Table. With the help of community donations,
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“I think these chefs deeply care about the community that they are part of,”
said Bentley. “But it also speaks to how much they love their food and they want to share it with everyone. They see the importance of sitting down and sharing a meal together just like we do and I think that is where we all connect the most.” A community that proves no matter what the struggle or life path, every member deserves respect, appreciation and above all a warm meal around the table with family. “Someone once told me that, if they ever had a family and sat down for dinner together, this is what they always imagined it would be like,” said Button. “And that is what it is about. That’s why we do this.” Everyone deserves a seat at the table, walk-ins welcome. To find out how you can become part of this extraordinary project, visit haywoodstreet.org
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Asheville Downtown
defined:
Vibrant night-
River Arts District
Cozied up to the French Broad River, the River Arts District embodies the creativity
West Asheville
of the city. From paint-
A funky hipster haven with a lively eclec-
ers and pot-
life, shops and
tic corridor of eateries, shops and bars.
restaurants,
A bit off the beaten path, West Asheville
downtown
is quickly become one of the city’s local
Asheville is the
hotspots for dining, music and libations.
heart of the city.
Even the gas station has a bar - but hey, it
Dance to your
is Beer City. Once you’ve spent the week-
own beat with
end checking out all that downtown has
the musicians
to offer, head west for some of the tastiest
that line the
brunch spots in town.
streets and shop
Biltmore Village
in some of the most unique locally owned
ters to the pleasingly obscure,
and studios. afternoon to stroll
With cobblestone sidewalks filled with high-end boutiques, galleries and restau-
town dining should be in a category all
as it is charming. Originally constructed
its own. From outdoor bistros to farm-
as a planned community for the workers
to table eateries, a tour of downtown
of the Biltmore Estate, this old-world vil-
Asheville may be best done by a tour de
lage is now a lively treasure of itself within
food. Spend an afternoon hopping from
the city. Spend an afternoon shopping
spot to spot and sample all the great
and strolling through a piece of architec-
eats and drinks downtown has to offer.
tural history.
ter.
local artists Take an
rants, Biltmore Village is as sophisticated
your list, you have made it to the epicen-
area boasts over 180
boutiques and galleries in the city. Down-
*Please note: If people watching is on
this lively
through and watch as artists create, impress and inspire. Take a few minutes for a pint at a local brewery because of course, what goes better with creativity than a craft beer.
Biltmore Park Town Square
This planned walkable community has quick-
North Asheville
ly gained a reputation for some of Asheville’s
Graceful neighborhoods centered
boutiques and big-name retailers. The expan-
around beautiful Beaver Lake. North
sive outdoor plaza draws crowds for its variety
Asheville is home to the historic Omni
of bistros and fine dining restaurants and the
Grove Park Inn, as well as affluent neigh-
area’s first stadium-style movie theater.
best shopping with a combo of high-end
borhoods of Albemarle Park, Kimberly and Beaverdam.
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And the award goes to… From the scenery and cuisine to downright entertaining and quirky, Asheville has topped travel lists from around the globe in recent years. Here are a few favorites:
2015:
Asheville hit its
2014:
Featured in Huffington Post’s “The 13
mark with #10 of
Greatest Destination Food Towns in
Travel + Leisure’s
America.”
list of the “World’s Best Cities” for U.S and Canada.
Asheville hits it big with Travel + Leisure’s #1 “Quirkiest Town,” in America. Keeping Asheville weird, one list at a
Furry friends
time.
are always welcome! Travelchannel.com named Asheville #2 in their list of the “Top 5 Pet –Friendly Towns.”
Outside Magazine readers choose Asheville as; you guessed it, one of the “Best Towns Ever.” The first step is admitting we have a problem - and we’ll take it! SingleTracks. com named Asheville one of the top “10 Beer Towns with a Mountain Biking Problem.” Asheville eats its way into the heart of Forbes Travel Guide Blog as one of its top
2012 Go Green! Asheville becomes America’s first Green Dining Destination. Fodor features Asheville as “Best Destination for Fall Foliage.”
“Five Secret Foodie Cities.”
Frommers touts Asheville as the top travel destination of 2015.
2013
Southern Living dubs Asheville one of
Trillist.com named Asheville #11 as
its “Tastiest Towns of the South.”
“Best Drinking Cities in America.” Veggin’ out! Asheville picked as top “The 20 Coolest Town in the U.S.,” Don’t mind if we do! Matador Network
Awards are flowing in! Asheville among “America’s Best River Towns,” by Outside Magazine. And of course, a four-peat for Beer City, USA brought to you by our friends at Examiner.com. Champions 2009 2012. Cheers Asheville, you deserved it!
“12 Dreamy Towns for Vegan Living,” by VegNews.
named Asheville #1. Forbes Magazine feaBusiness Jet Traveler picks Asheville as
tures Asheville as one of the
one of the top six for “Best U.S. Foodie
top “5 Beer Cities to Hit
Meccas.”
This Summer.” We’ll drink to that!
USA Today picks Asheville as #6 for “Best Local Food Scene.”
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New Cuisine from the American South
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Ambrozia is intended as a neighborhood gathering place. Whether coming for drinks, an elegant dinner, a burger or snacks, there is always a sense of open arms and welcoming.