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Welcome! It is a pleasure to welcome you to Asheville and I invite you to enjoy the many wonderful things our city has to offer. One of the best things about Asheville is that it has become a culinary epicenter thanks to its many fine dining and drinking establishments. You will find a variety of businesses available to enjoy in the Asheville Dining Guide. Asheville has become a destination for those who truly enjoy great eats and drinks. As you explore Asheville, you will be amazed at the abundance of unique dining options. The vibrant life of the city spills in and out of businesses that will truly amaze you with their offerings. There is more to Asheville’s charm than may be visible at first glance. Asheville has become a city with high food and drink standards. This success is due to the exemplary work of the many restaurants, drinking establishments and their staff. In addition, organizations such as AIR, Asheville Independent Restaurants Association, along with a nationally-acclaimed culinary program at the local community college, A-B Tech, have set the bar high. There is a strong emphasis on providing fresh, healthful food, beginning with farm-to-table sourcing for ingredients. ASAP, Appalachian Sustainable Agricultural Project, connects local farms with chefs and food providers. Asheville is home to a large number of Certified Green Restaurants® that are working to be environmentally sustainable. In addition, we have a growing number of local businesses dedicated to reducing ecological impact, such as Danny’s Dumpsters and Blue Ridge Biofuels. The impressive selection of local, craft breweries has also contributed to Asheville’s fame. In fact, Asheville was named winner of the Examiner’s “Beer City, USA” poll for four consecutive years. Asheville is now home to more than 20 breweries, which utilize many of the same local sourcing and environmentally sustainable practices of area restaurants.
Asheville Dining Guide is published three times per year by: Edgewater Media Group, Inc. 22 Pack Square, Suite 202 Asheville, NC 28801 Mailing Address: Edgewater Media Group, Inc. PO Box 5005 Asheville, NC 28813 Look for eatsdrinks.com launching in May, 2015. Advertising: Melissa Huggins C 828-851-1287
We are also a community that cares. One example of this is Dining Out for Life, an annual dining fundraising event in April that benefits the Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP). Asheville raises the highest amount each year per capita, and in total funds, surpassing cities like Atlanta, San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago and Miami.
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Again, welcome to Asheville! We are glad you are here.
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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.
GUEST FAVORITES
STARTERS
Lab Beef Sliders (3).................... $9 Topped with bleu cheese-bacon sauce and truffled fries Belly & Brussels ........................ $9 Caramelized brussel sprouts with Heritage Farms pork belly and house-made lemon cheese. GF Green Chili Pork Nachos ...........$11 Green chili ground pork, smoky red beans, queso blanco, fresh cilantro and scallions. GF
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Yemiser W’et .......................... $12 Our take on an Ethiopian classic: hearty berbere stewed lentils, tomatoes, garlic, onions, peas and spinach with house-made injera bread. GF V
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) Korean BBQ Ribs..................... $17 Braised and smoked beef ribs, basted in sweet and spicy BBQ sauce, with house made kimchi, sautéed bok choy and a steamed bun
SANDWICHES The Lab Burger.........................$11 1/2 lb of LAB raised Black Angus beef, bleu cheese, caramelized onions, finished with au poivre sauce (add house cured bacon $3) GF
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BBQ Chicken Sando..................$11 Buttermilk fried BBQ chicken, served on ranch spiced Texas toast, with carrot-jicama slaw and pickled okra Arugula Portabello Wrap.............$11 Arugula tossed in red pepper vinaigrette, grilled portabella mushrooms, tomato, mozzarella, roasted red peppers and pesto. VEG
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North end Salad........................ $8 Mixed lettuce, dried apricots, candied beer peanuts, pickled red onion, and choice of dressing (add house cured bacon, $3 — grilled local chicken breast, $4) GF V Classic Caesar Salad................... $8 Romaine tossed with house made croutons, caesar dressing, parmesan and pecorino (add house cured bacon, $3 — grilled local chicken breast $4). V
The Gluten Free option may be produced in areas that contain gluten. Ask your server about these options so we can accommodate for any food allergies or restrictions
39 North Lexington Ave • Asheville, NC 28801 PHONE: 828.252.0212
FULL MENU: lexavebrew.com
FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF THE LAB.
We make every effort to source our menu from these listed businesses, including the Black Angus Beef raised specifically by LAB in Leicester, NC Creative Cookery, Inc - Bernardsville, NC with the feed coming from the grain after it has been utilized in our brewing process. Ashley Farms - Winston Salem, NC Heritage Farms - Seven Springs, NC Looking Glass Creamery - Fairview, NC Dynamite Roasting Co. - Black Mountain, NC Smiling Hara - Asheville, NC Mr. Suaves Tortillas - Asheville, NC
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Chocolate Gems is the only place downtown that makes a traditional Affogato, with hand made vanilla bean gelato and freshly brewed espresso. Try our Gelato (Italian ice cream) using our own caramel, Belgian chocolate, fresh fruits and nuts, Enjoy in the shop, or take home!
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Since 1963, Little Pigs Bar-B-Q has been serving locals, and visitors alike Asheville’s best barbeque and chicken, too! Only a half-mile from the entrance to Biltmore, Little Pigs looks forward to serving you, and your friends and family, in our family’s restaurant.
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384 McDowell St. Asheville, NC Mon-Sat: 10:30 - 8:00 • (828) 254-4253 Scan for Directions www.littlepigsbbq.net
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Asheville Dining Guide is a proud member of: Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
AIR – Asheville Independent Restaurants AIR is an association of local,
AIR was founded by five restauranteurs in 2003
independent restaurants
and has now grown to over 100 members in
dedicated to keeping
Buncombe County. The dedication and work
Asheville’s food scene
of AIR members has elevated the entire area in
eclectic, authentic, interesting, fresh and flavorful.
regards to food quality and expectations. AIR
In this vibrant mountain city you will find a wide
is also the largest organization of independent
variety of flavors from Spain, the Caribbean, India
restaurants in the country.
and France--right around the corner from Southern Appalachian Mountain favorites.
AIR promotes two major events each year: the
When the sun dips below Asheville’s ancient
Asheville in November.
Small Plate Crawl in February and the Taste of
mountains, the city’s live music venues, bars
Asheville Downtown Association Asheville Independent Restaurants (associate member)
and nightclubs come alive. AIR chefs create
AIR is a major supporter in the community with
imaginative cuisine while mixologists work their
their Chef of Tomorrow Scholarship Fund in
magic using locally-made moonshine, sake, hard
conjunction with AB-Tech’s culinary program.
cider, wine and craft beers. The result is sensational.
AIR works to provide future hospitality industry professionals with financial assistance with the
It is not unusual to find AIR chefs receiving national recognition for their food and hospitality in The
The Asheville Area is fortunate to have AIR
New York Times, Garden & Gun and Southern
leading the way to encourage diverse dining
Living. Perhaps this is why Asheville consistently ranks as one of the nation’s premiere destinations for foodies.
A-B Tech Culinary Arts
Scholarship Fund.
options and ensure opportunities for the next generation of Asheville chefs.
One of the reasons that
students to compete in
Asheville area restaurants
competitions requiring
are so extraordinary may
them to demonstrate their
be due in part to our prox-
butchery and knife skills
imity to award-winning
along with preparing
Culinary training. Ashe-
a four-course signature
ville-Buncombe Technical
meal.
Community College is home to a nationally-rec-
Along with the Culinary
ognized Culinary Arts
Arts program, A-B Tech also
program.
offers Craft Beer Brewing classes.
The hands-on program,
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featuring state of the art
The Culinary Arts program
equipment, prepares
at A-B Tech is one more
prospective restaurant
reason why Asheville has
employees for a variety
captured the interest of so
of positions in the kitchen.
many visitors and resi-
The program also allows
dents.
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In past years, the A-B Tech Culinary Team has won some impressive awards, including: Winner of North Carolina Student Culinary Competition, 1996-2001, 2003-2009, 2011-2014 American Culinary Federation Southeast Regional Student Culinary Competition, 1st Place 1997, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014. American Culinary Federation National Student Culinary Competition Silver Medal 1997, 2003, 2009, 2011, 2013 Gold Medal 2006 First-Place Gold Medal 2007
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2015 Calendar of Events January
16-18 24th Annual Big Band Swing Dance Weekend. (groveparkinn.com) 20-26 Asheville Restaurant Week (ashevillechamber.org) 22-25 Fringe Arts Festival. (ashevillefringe.org) 23-25 23rd Annual All That Jazz Weekend (groveparkinn.com) 24 8th Annual Winter Warmer Beer Festival. (ashevillebeerfest.com) 30- Feb 1 Celtic Adventure Weekend (groveparkinn.com)
February
15 Mardi Gras Parade. (ashevillemardigras.org) 20-22 20th Annual Bluegrass First Class Festival. (bluegrassfirstclass.com) 24 8th Annual Winter Warmer Beer Festival. (ashevillebeerfest.com) 24-26 Small Plate Crawl (ashevillesmallplatecrawl.com)
March
1 Asheville Wing War ashevillewingwar.com 5-9 Southern Conference Basketball Tournament. (soconsports.com) 13-15 27th Annual Comedy Classic Weekend. (groveparkinn.com) 15 Asheville Marathon at Biltmore Estate (ashevillemarathon.com) 20-25 Biltmore Blooms. (biltmore.com) 27-28 3rd Annual Carolina Sketchfest Comedy Festival.(carolinasketchfest.com) 28-29 WNC Orchid Society Show (ncarboretum.org)
April
2-5 Asheville Artisan Bread Bakers Festival (ashevillebreadfestival.com) 25-26 Weaverville Art Safari (weavervilleartsafari.com) 26 Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest (mountaincheesefest.com) 30 Dining Out for Life. (diningoutforlife.com) 30-May 3 Asheville WordFest. (ashevillewordfest.org)
May
1 Amuse (ashevillewineandfood.com) 1-3 26th Annual Asheville Herb Festival (wncherbfestival.com) 7-10 LEAF Lake Eden. (theleaf.com) 16 Montford Music & Arts Festival (montfordfestival.org) 22-25 15th Annual Mountain Sports Festival (mountainsportsfestival.com) 22-30 Beer Week. (ashevillebeerweek.com) 30 Beer City Festival. (beercityfestival.com)
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We hope you enjoy your visit to Asheville. Listed below are just some things to consider while you are here, or during your next visit.
October
River Arts District Studio Stroll (riverdistrictartists.com) Essence (ashevillewineandfood.com) 49th Annual Shindig on the Green (folkheritage.org)
HardLox Jewish Food and Heritage Festival. (hardloxjewishfestival.org) 3 7th Annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival (blueridgepride.org) 10 Asheville Oktoberfest (ashevilledowntown.org) 10-11 Carolina Bonsai Expo. (ncarboretum.org) Asheville Cinema Festival (ashevillecinemafestival.com) 15-18 Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands (southernhighlandguild.org)
July
The Big Crafty. (thebigcrafty.com) 4 Independence Day Celebration (ashevilledowntown.org) 11, 18, 25 49th Annual Shindig on the Green (Folkheritage.org) 16-19 Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands (southernhighlandguild.com)
November
August
Big Love Fest. (loveasheville.org) 8 RiverFest. (riverlink.org/experience/riverfest) 1-2 43rd Annual Village Craft Fair (bluespiral1.com) 6-8 88th Annual Mountain Dance & Folk Festival. (folkheritage.org) 12-15 9th Annual Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival (Laughyourashevilleoff.com) 15, 22, 29 49th Annual Shindig on the Green (folkheritage.org) 20-22 Asheville Wine & Food Festival (ashevillewineandfood.com) 29 Baconfest Asheville. (highlandbrewing.com)
September
Asheville Greek Festival (holytrinityasheville.com) The Brewgrass Festival (brewgrassfestival.com) Goombay. (ymiculturalcenter.org) 5 49th Annual Shindig on the Green (folkheritage.org) 5-14 NC Mountain State Fair (mountainfair.org) 6 Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival 6 Organicfest. (organicfest.org) 19-20 Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s Farm Tour (asapconnections.org) 19-20 35th Annual Heritage Weekend (southernhighlandguild.org) 26 Western NC AIDS Project Annual Auction. (www.wncap.org)
Taste of Asheville (airasheville.org) 14-15 River Arts District Studio Stroll (riverdistrictartists.com) 21 Asheville Holiday Parade & JingleFest (ashevilledowntown.org) The Big Crafty. (thebigcrafty.org)
December 4-6
Biltmore Village Annual Dickens Festival. (biltmorevillage.com)
• Dates are subject to change while some were not available at publication. Please check event website for updated information.
Recurring or weekly events: 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) July – Aug: Biltmore Summer Evening Concerts select evenings (biltmore.com) 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) Nov 16 – Jan 1: National Gingerbread House™ Competition & Display. (groveparkinn.com) Nov 18 – Jan 4: Winter Wonderland. (grovearcade.com)
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The Green Restaurant Association The Green Restaurant Association was founded in 1990 in San
these standards and tools have continued
Diego with the goal of assisting the restaurant industry reduce
to evolve for the benefit of our environment.
its impact on the environment with convenient and cost- effective tools. The GRA pioneered the green restaurant movement,
Reducing our carbon footprint is good for
which has had a tremendous effect in helping restaurants in
the environment; it is also good business
the United States and Canada.
sense. In 2012, Asheville Independent Restaurant (AIR) association partnered with the GRA and the Blue Ridge Sustainability
The mission of the GRA was to study the impact on the environ-
Institute (BRSI) to promote the drive for member restaurants
ment made by restaurants and then identify and address the
to utilize environmentally sustainable practices. Due to these
challenges of going green. They developed the tools neces-
efforts, Asheville was the first city in the United States to become
sary for restaurants to implement and manage their efforts for
a Green Dining Destination™.
a more sustainable environment. The GRA has developed the largest database of environmental solutions for the restaurant
All of us create an impact on the environment. In Asheville, we
industry along with environmental guidelines and a certifi-
are proud that many of our restaurants are working to effec-
cation program. This was all done in a manner to be both
tively reduce, reuse and recycle by using the tools and practic-
efficient and rewarding to restaurants and their staff. Over time,
es established by the GRA.
Dining Out for Life®
Dining Out for Life is one example
Last year’s event attracted over
of the many ways that businesses,
12,000 diners for breakfast, lunch
citizens and visitors work together
and dinner and raised over
for the benefit of the Asheville
$176,000 in WNC, setting a new
community and the surrounding
record. Needless to say it was
areas of Western North Carolina.
a tremendous success for the 115 participating restaurants,
A nationally recognized event,
sponsors and WNCAP. Restaurants
Dining Out for Life® (DOFL) has
donate 20% of their gross receipts
raised over $40 million in 55
on the day of the event.
cities across the
The Asheville event ranks
country and in
number one, per capita, in the
Canada over the
country for funds raised each
past 24 years. This
year and ranks number two
year’s 13th annual
in the country as far as raising
benefit, will be
extra donations in the drawing
held Thursday,
envelopes. We are number five
April 30th. Locally,
in the country in actual dollars
the event supports
raised, beating out much larger
the mission of the
cities like Atlanta, San Francisco,
Western North
San Diego, Chicago and Miami,
Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP).
just to name a few. We also have
Since 1986, WNCAP has worked to
the second highest number of
prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in
volunteers serving as volunteer/
WNC through their education and
ambassadors in the US.
community outreach programs,
This year’s benefit has the
while improving the lives of
potential to be the biggest
individuals and families affected
success to date. Please join us on
by HIV. WNCAP’s effort reaches
Thursday, April 30th. “It’s the best
across 18 counties in WNC.
meal deal you’ll eat all year”.
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Conveniently located in the historic Jackson Building in downtown Asheville Wraps
Sandwiches Subs
Bagels
More Flavor Than Your Taste Bu ds Will Know What To Do With! 22 S. Pack Square, LL100 Downtown Asheville 828-255-8585 Hours: Monday: 11am to 3pm Tuesday thru Friday: 8am to 3pm
Order with us online! www.jacksonundergroundcafe.com Lunch time delivery available within a 1 mile radius Breakfast & Catering available
“One of the top 100 places to drink and dine in the southeast” - Imbibe Magazine
One of the
LARGEST BEER SELECTIONS
Daily Specials prepared by award winning chef Joel Meadows
in the southeast with over 234 different rotating brews.
www.ashevillebiergarden.com 46 Haywood Street • Asheville, NC
828-285-0002 18
Family friendly environment with arcade and bar style games
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Brand new second bar space opened to host all company parties and events!
Join us for the first annual W
n O s t e Tick 21 Regent Park Blvd asheville 828.252.8300
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April 26, 2015, 12-4 pm Highland Brewery, Asheville, NC
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AMERICANA
FOOD
SPIRITS
828.575.2844
Join us in embracing modern American cuisine and culture!
GAMES
Located at 747 Haywood Road, West Asheville, NC www.buffalonickelavl.com
Serving
SOVEREIGN REMEDIES
Cocktails Wine Espresso Tea Lunch Dinner Late Night
29 N. MARKET ST. ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 Hrs: 11am to 2am
828.919.9518
www.sovereignremedies.com
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Enjoy pan-Asian comfort-food staples such as handmade tofu, noodles and dumplings
G A N F U L L
S H A N
S T A T I O N
S E R V I C E
R E S T A U R A N T
143 CHARLOTTE ST. ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 www.ganshanstation.com
DINNER 5-10PM: M, W, TH, F,S,S LUNCH 11:30-2:30: M, W, TH, F
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S TA R T E R S Bacon & Brie – brie fried in our bacon flour breader and finished with seasonal compote Duck & Apple – belgium endive, apple relish, house cured duck prosciutto and wildflower honey Bacon Wrapped Goat Cheese – local herb scented goat cheese wrapped with our house cured bacon and finished with fig compote
M E D I U M P L AT E S Potato Gnocchi with Sweetbreads – fried veal sweetbreads, oyster mushrooms, basil pesto cream, baby spinach & tomato Mussels Bianca – PEI mussels steamed in garlic & white wine and finished with a basil compound butter Sous Vide Rabbit Saddle – prosciutto and sage wrapped rabbit saddle with roasted red pepper cream, carrot, new potatoes & fried sage
SALADS
Come Experience Farm-toTable in the Park!
Panzanella – bread tossed with sun-dried tomato vinaigrette, red onions, cucumber, arugula, and herb marinated fresh mozzarella Arugula & Pear – arugula tossed with lemon and olive oil, sliced pears, cherry tomatoes, local goat cheese and candied walnuts Tri-Color Beet – roasted red, golden, and striped beets tossed with red wine vinaigrette, herbs, candied walnuts and goat cheese
PIZZA Diavolo – spicy tomato diavolo base with spinach, mozzarella, and sausage Bacon & Balsamic – basil pesto base, fresh oregano, tomato, fresh mozzarella, house cured bacon, balsamic honey reduction Florentine – garlic and oil base, spinach, artichokes, tomato, feta cheese, fresh oregano Meat Market – red sauce with mozzarella, house cured bacon, sausage, and meatballs
PA S TA Fettuccine Alfredo – housemade fettuccine noodles in a parmesan cream sauce Ravioli of the Day – housemade ravioli with seasonal accompaniments Carbonara – with pancetta and sweet peas, finished with local hen egg 63 and parmesan Eggplant or Chicken Parmesan – breaded and smothered in marinara sauce, baked with parmesan & mozzarella, served with angel hair pasta
ENTREES OPEN
Farro & Pear Stuffed Quail – with sautéed kale, carrot puree and Troy & Sons bourbon and honey compound butter
Sunday – Thursday from 11:30 to 9
Hickory Nut Gap Pork Chop – sous vide pork chop with potato parsnip puree, sautéed kale, Lusty Monk mustard demi glace, & apple shallot jam
Friday & Saturday 11:30 to 10
OUR LOCAL PURVEYORS
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Hickory Nut Gap Farm, Fairview, NC
Dynamite Coffee Roasters, Asheville, NC
Grow Water Farm, Hendersonville, NC
Sunburst Trout Farm, Canton, NC
Old Cider Mill, Bat Cave, NC
Three Graces Dairy, Marshall, NC
Chicken Marsala – pan seared chicken breast with marsala wine, mushrooms, broccoli, and risotto Market Fish – fish of the day with seasonal accompaniments
Biltmore Park 33 Town Square Blvd, Suite #110 • Asheville, NC 828-676-3034 • Chefsaprontrattoria.com
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Appetizer Grilled Dishes Stonebowls Stir-fry Dishes Soup & Noodle & Rice
Open 7 days a week! No MSG Local Meat (HNG) Homemade Kimchi 90% of the menu items are gluten Free Free-range chicken & organic egg Organic Brown Rice
KOREAN HOUSE opened in January of 2014 as the only Korean restaurant in Asheville to offer traditional Korean tabletop grills. Customers can order fresh meat and vegetables from the kitchen and cook on their own table. We also offer more than 40 items from the kitchen, including Dolsot Bi Bim Bab (stonebowls), Jambong (seafood noodle soup), and homemade Kimchi. KOREAN HOUSE is working with local farms to try to provide the most fresh vegetables, meats and produces possible. There are plenty of seats from 2 floors of dining area, as well as a private party room that can fit 12-14 individuals.
122 College St Asheville NC 28801 (828)785-1500 • KoreanHouseNC.com 23
New Cuisine from the American South
1020 Merrimon Ave. Beaver Lake Shopping Center, Asheville, NC 28804
828-350-3033
www.ambrozia-avl.com 24
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.