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Part Dear Reader, Drum roll! With our hats off to local initiative ... creativity ... entrepreneurship ... and civic-mindedness — we present to you, in this issue and next week’s, more than 1,000 examples of what makes Western North Carolina great: the people, initiatives and institutions that won 2018 Best of WNC X Awards. And we celebrate those who voted during this spring’s Best of WNC balloting — the thousands of locally focused folks who participated to make this the largest, most exhaustive and most participatedin survey about WNC (short of the U.S. Census). Who exactly are those voters? Half have lived here 11 or more years, based on our annual survey. Just over half (55 percent) consider themselves liberal, 17 percent moderate and 13
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percent conservative or libertarian. Bless the remaining 14 percent, who say they are “beyond labeling.” While the yearning for a less contentious world is still our top desire (same as last year), our collective desire for less traffic has risen dramatically to third place this year (from ninth last year). The results of each year’s Best of WNC survey document how we evolve. You’ll not only find whom we consider the best, but also learn how we view the problems we face and our causes for celebration. The findings can also act as a crowdsourced better business bureau: If you suddenly need a plumber, a pet trainer, a chiropractor or a tattoo artist, the Best of WNC provides a report on the businesses your friends and neighbors love and recommend. The Best of WNC is the largest community collaboration project Mountain Xpress undertakes each year. The published results (spanning 400-plus categories) are the
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culmination of months of effort and require two hefty issues to present. So be sure to pick up Part 2 next week to find out who’s the best in Eats, Drinks, Pets, Outdoors and other sections. In September, keep an eye out for Xpress’ handy pocket guide to the Best of WNC, which presents all this year’s winners in a compact, glossy format. And when you’re out and about, watch for X-Award certificates and store-window decals displayed by area businesses identifying themselves as Best of WNC winners. A big thank-you goes to each of you who voted, to the Xpress staff who worked on the project and to the businesses who purchased thank-you ads. The ads not only showcase the winners, they support WNC’s oldest and most widely read free print media outlet, Mountain Xpress. If you have comments or suggestions about this year’s or next year’s Best of WNC survey — please drop us a line at bestofwnc@mountainx.com. — Jeff Fobes X
PUBLISHER & EDITOR Jeff Fobes BALLOT OFFICIALS Able Allen, Lauren Andrews, Edwin Arnaudin, Christina Bailey, Thomas Calder, Hillary Edgin, David Floyd, Jeff Fobes, Susan Hutchinson, Karl Knight, Alli Marshall, Brian Palmieri, Gina Smith, Daniel Walton THEME DESIGN Scott Southwick DESIGNERS: Norn Cutson, Scott Southwick, Olivia Urban LISTINGS EDITORS Able Allen, Lauren Andrews PHOTO COORDINATOR Able Allen PHOTOGRAPHERS Able Allen, Evan Anderson, Thomas Calder, Cindy Kunst, Joe Pellegrino CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Able Allen, Edwin Arnaudin, Thomas Calder, Virginia Daffron, Jeff Fobes, Alli Marshall, Tracy Rose, Gina Smith, Daniel Walton AD SALES Christina Bailey, Sara Brecht, Bryant Cooper, Karl Knight, Tim Navaille, Brian Palmieri, Heather Taylor, Tiffany Wagner IT & WEB Bowman Kelley, DJ Taylor FRONT OFFICE/ ACCOUNTING Able Allen, Lauren Andrews, Amie Fowler-Tanner DISTRIBUTION Susan Hutchinson, Denise Montgomery, Jeff Tallman and a fantastic team of devoted drivers Copyright 2018 by Mountain Xpress COVER PHOTO Cindy Kunst
We have taken great care to ensure the accuracy of the Best of WNC listings, but if you have corrections, questions or suggestions, email us at bestofwnc@mountainx.com, or call 828-251-1333.
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Some Best of WNC categories received inadequate votes to allow us to declare first-, second- and third-place winners.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LOCAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 1 LEAF FESTIVAL E a x
377 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain 828-686-8742 • theLEAF.org
2 DOWNTOWN AFTER 5 D N. Lexington Ave., Asheville • ashevilledowntown.org
3 ALL GO WEST W
Haywood Road between Jarret Street and Vermont Avenue, Asheville • allgowest.com
PLACE TO HEAR LIVE MUSIC 1 THE ORANGE PEEL D x 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-398-1837 • theorangepeel.net
2 THE GREY EAGLE R
185 Clingman Ave., Asheville 828-232-5800 • thegreyeagle.com
3 ISIS MUSIC HALL W
743 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-2737 • isisasheville.com
OUTDOOR MUSIC VENUE 1 PISGAH BREWING CO. E a x 150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain 828-669-0190 • pisgahbrewing.com
2 HIGHLAND BREWING CO. E
12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com
3 SALVAGE STATION R
466 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-407-0521 • salvagestation.com
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LISTENING ROOM 1 ISIS MUSIC HALL W
ISIS MUSIC HALL: Best Listening Room, Best Bar For Live Music
743 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-2737 • isisasheville.com
2 THE GREY EAGLE R
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185 Clingman Ave., Asheville 828-232-5800 • thegreyeagle.com
3 AMBROSE WEST W
312 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-332-3090 • ambrosewest.com
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things first: All hail A&E’s four newcomers to the Hall of Fame, who each deserve special mention for the years of creativity they’ve brought to Western North Carolina and their respective crafts: • Abby “The Spoon Lady” Roach (Busker/Street Group), • LaZoom Tours (Comedy Troupe or Series), • Andrew Scotchie & The River Rats (Rock), and • Kipper Schauer (Trivia Night Emcee). They have all been doing their part to keep Asheville entertained — and weird. Many A&E winners are Hall of Famers (17, as a matter of fact), which says these artists stick around and
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keep getting better. Staying power goes a long way toward making a vital and vibrant local arts scene, but so does an influx of new ideas and inspirations. Some new first-place winners this year include: • Rhoda Weaver (Vocalist), • Akira Satake (Potter/Ceramic Artist) • DanceClub of Asheville (Place To Dance; Place To Take Dances Classes Or Lessons) and • Jack Sorokin (Photographer). Music brings out wildly enthusiastic fans. They generated some of the heaviest voting in this section: in particular, for Place To Hear Live Music, Outdoor Music Venue and Local Music Festival. But more intro-
spective pursuits, such as moviegoing and art- and craft-viewing, are not without their fans. And highlighting the shifts among local cinema lovers, the Grail Moviehouse edged out the Fine Arts Theatre for favorite Movie Theater this year. And, while the three winners of Nonprofit That Serves The Arts turned out to be the Asheville Area Arts Council, LEAF Community Arts and the Center for Craft — strong support also went to The Asheville Art Museum, Open Hearts Art Center and Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective. Give ’em all a big high-five. — Alli Marshall X
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weekly live
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isisasheville.com TUES-SUN 5PM-MIDNIGHT
BLUEGRASS EVERY TUESDAY
Thank You, Asheville!
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BLUE SPIRAL 1: Best Local Art Gallery ART/CRAFTS FAIR OR EVENT 1 THE BIG CRAFTY D x • thebigcrafty.com
2 CRAFT FAIR OF THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS D
#1 Listening Room #1 (Tie) Bar for Live Music
U.S. Cellular Center, 87 Haywood St., Asheville 828-298-7928 • craftguild.org
3 VILLAGE ART AND CRAFT FAIR S Cathedral of All Souls (on the grounds), 9 Swan St., Asheville • avl.mx/54r
RESTAURANT TUES-SUN 5PM-MIDNIGHT BRUNCH EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10AM-3PM
STUDIO STROLL/ DRIVING TOUR 1 RIVER ARTS DISTRICT STUDIO STROLL R x 828-552-4723 • riverartsdistrict.com
2 WEAVERVILLE ART SAFARI N a 828-338-9335 • weavervilleartsafari.com
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CRAFT SCHOOL OR PLACE TO LEARN A CRAFT 1 PENLAND SCHOOL OF CRAFTS N a x 67 Doras Trail, Penland 828-765-2359 • penland.org
2 JOHN C CAMPBELL FOLK SCHOOL W a 1 Folk School Road, Brasstown 800-365-5724 • folkschool.org
3 ODYSSEY CENTER FOR THE CERAMIC ARTS R 236 Clingman Ave., Asheville 828-285-0210 • odysseyclayworks.com
LOCAL ART GALLERY 1 BLUE SPIRAL 1 D x 38 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-251-0202 • bluespiral1.com
2 ZAPOW! D 150 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-575-9112 • ZaPow.com
3 MOMENTUM GALLERY D 24 N. Lexington, Asheville 828-505-8550 • momentumgallery.com
CRAFT-ORIENTED GALLERY 1 FOLK ART CENTER/ SHCG GALLERIES E S x
Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville 828-298-7928 26 Lodge St., Asheville 828-277-6222 930 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-298-7903 • craftguild.org
2 NEW MORNING GALLERY S 7 Boston Way, Asheville 828-274-2831 • newmorninggallerync.com
3 GROVEWOOD GALLERY D 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville 828-253-7651 • grovewood.com
NONPROFIT THAT SERVES THE ARTS 1 ASHEVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL D 207 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-258-0710 • ashevillearts.com
2 LEAF COMMUNITY ARTS E 906 E. Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-686-8742 • theleaf.org
3 CENTER FOR CRAFT, CREATIVITY AND DESIGN D 67 Broadway, Asheville 828-785-1357 • craftcreativitydesign.org
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ASHEVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL: Best Nonprofit That Serves the Arts MOVIE THEATER 1 GRAIL MOVIEHOUSE D 45 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville 828-239-9392 • grailmoviehouse.com
2 FINE ARTS THEATRE D 36 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-232-1536 • FineArtsTheatre.com
3 THE CAROLINA CINEMARK ASHEVILLE S 1640 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-274-8811 • avl.mx/3n9
THEATER COMPANY 1 NORTH CAROLINA STAGE CO. D 15 Stage Lane, Asheville 828-239-0263 • ncstage.org
2 ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE D 35 E. Walnut St., Asheville 828-254-1320 • ashevilletheatre.org
3 MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS N 92 Gay St., Asheville 828-254-5146 • montfordparkplayers.org
ACTOR (MALE OR FEMALE) 1 SCOTT TREADWAY x
• scotttreadwayphotography.com
COMEDY TROUPE OR SERIES 1 LAZOOM TOURS D x
76 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-225-6932 • lazoomtours.com
2 REASONABLY PRICED BABIES 828-450-2120 • facebook.com/RPBimprov
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LOCAL COMEDY SHOW/ NIGHT/EVENT 1 LAZOOM TOURS D
76 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-225-6932 • lazoomtours.com
PERFORMANCE DANCE COMPANY 1 TERPISCORPS W x
24 Arthur Road, Asheville 828-231-8618 • terpsicorps.org
2 LIQUID SIRENS • christinegarvin.com
3 TRILLIUM DANCE COMPANY • trilliumdancecompany.com
PLACE TO DANCE 1 DANCECLUB ASHEVILLE N
9 Old Burnsville Hill Road, Suite 3, Asheville 828-275-8628 • danceclubasheville.com
2 STUDIO ZAHIYA D
90 1/2 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-537-0892 • studiozahiya.com
PLACE TO TAKE DANCE CLASSES OR LESSONS 1 DANCECLUB ASHEVILLE N
9 Old Burnsville Hill Road, Suite 3, Asheville 828-275-8628 • danceclubasheville.com
2 STUDIO ZAHIYA D
90 1/2 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-537-0892 • studiozahiya.com
3 CENTER STAGE DANCE STUDIO S 38-L Rosscragon Road, Asheville 828-654-7010 • centerstage1.com
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1st Place Business That Best Represents The Spirit Of Your Town (Weaverville & Woodfin) 1st Place Music/Entertainment Venue (Weaverville & Woodfin) 1st Place Local Bar/Brewery/Watering Hole (Weaverville & Woodfin) Winner Lunch Restaurant, Regional (Weaverville & Woodfin) Winner Dinner Restaurant, Regional (Weaverville & Woodfin) Extensive menu, Fresh local ingredients Live music every night from 7-9 55 N Main St downtown Weaverville www.bluemountainpizza.com • 828.658.8778 Tuesday-Sunday 11am to 9pm with extended hours Friday & Saturday until 10pm
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BEST OF ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT OPEN-MIC NIGHT VENUE 1 THE GREY EAGLE R 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville 828-232-5800 • thegreyeagle.com
LOCAL AUTHOR 1 RON RASH x • avl.mx/3vj
LOCAL POET 1 BARBIE ANGELL
Thanks for voting us #1 Best Place to Take a Dance Class and #1 Best Place to Dance!
We are ecstatic and can’t wait to share ALL the dance with you!
• barbieangell.com
2 ALLAN WOLF • allanwolf.com
TRIVIA NIGHT EMCEE 1 KIPPER SCHAUER x • kipperstrivia.com
DJ (NON-RADIO) 1 KIPPER SCHAUER • avl.mx/54s
DanceclubAsheville.com Right down the street from UNCA 9 Old Burnsville Hill Rd., Suite 3
ALL-ROUND FAVORITE BAND 1 SIRIUS.B • siriusbmusic.com
2 ANDREW SCOTCHIE & THE RIVER RATS • andrewscotchiemusic.com
Hope Griffin says:
THANK YOU AGAIN, WNC!
2 LEEDA “LYRIC” JONES • lyricfans.com
ACOUSTIC/FOLK 1 HOPE GRIFFIN • hopegriffinmusic.com
2 ASHLEY HEATH • ashleyheathmusic.com
AMERICANA/COUNTRY 1 AMANDA ANNE PLATT & THE HONEYCUTTERS x
PHOTO BY CINDY KUNST
• thehoneycutters.com
2 ASHLEY HEATH • ashleyheathmusic.com
BLUES 1 PEGGY RATUSZ • reverbnation.com/peggyratusz
FUNK
ABBY THE SPOON LADY: Best Busker/Street Group
OLD-TIME/BLUEGRASS 1 BALSAM RANGE • balsamrange.com
2 STEEP CANYON RANGERS
#1 Folk/Acoustic & Singer-Songwriter
HIP-HOP ARTIST/GROUP
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1 SPACEMAN JONES & THE MOTHERSHIPS
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SINGER-SONGWRITER ROCK
1 ANDREW SCOTCHIE & THE RIVER RATS x • andrewscotchiemusic.com
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• avl.mx/prtt
LYRICIST
R&B/SOUL
• lyricfans.com
2 THE FRITZ
1 ABBY THE SPOON LADY x
• steepcanyon.com
1 LEEDA “LYRIC” JONES
For voting me
BUSKER/STREET GROUP
1 ASHLEY HEATH • ashleyheathmusic.com
1 HOPE GRIFFIN • hopegriffinmusic.com
WASABI
Celebrating our 13th anniversary!
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BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE OWNERS OF ICHIBAN JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
THANK YOU ASHEVILLE! VOTED BEST OF WNC 14 YEARS IN A ROW!
Thanks, Asheville!
FIRST PLACE INDIAN EVERY YEAR SINCE 2006 2nd Place • Lunch 3rd Place (tie) • Hot Bar
melaasheville.com
70 N. LEXINGTON AVENUE 828.225.8880
Open 7 days for Lunch & Dinner
South slope location coming soon!
19 B R OA DW A Y • DOWNT OWN • 225-2551
Voted One Of The Best Japanese Restaurants 2017 Located near Biltmore Village in Biltmore Station
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ECHO MOUNTAIN RECORDING STUDIO: Best Recording Studio
VOCALIST 1 RHODA WEAVER • avl.mx/prtu
2 LEEDA “LYRIC” JONES • lyricfans.com
3 HOPE GRIFFIN • hopegriffinmusic.com
MUSICIAN/BAND WHO GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY 1 WARREN HAYNES • warrenhaynes.net
MUSIC-RELATED NONPROFIT 1 LEAF COMMUNITY ARTS E 906 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-686-8742 • theleaf.org
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MUSIC INSTRUMENT REPAIR COMPANY 1 MUSICIAN’S WORKSHOP N
319 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-252-1249 • musiciansworkshop.com
RECORDING STUDIO 1 ECHO MOUNTAIN RECORDING STUDIO D x 14 N. French Broad Ave., Asheville 828-232-4314 • echomountain.net
JEWELRY ARTIST/DESIGNER 1 PAULA DAWKINS (JEWELS THAT DANCE) D 63 Haywood St., Asheville 828-254-5088 • jewelsthatdance.com
MURAL ARTIST 1 GUS CUTTY • guscutty.com
2 DUSTIN SPAGNOLA • dustinspagnola.com
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AKIRA SATAKE: Best Potter/Ceramic Artist
PHOTOGRAPHER 1 JACK SOROKIN 917-693-2185 • jacksorokin.com
POTTER/CERAMIC ARTIST 1 AKIRA SATAKE R
191 Lyman St. Studio 165, Asheville 828-275-7612 • akirasatake.com
We Love You Asheville, Thank you for 10 yrs
1st Place Beer Store 2nd Place Wine Store
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SHOPPING STORE THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF ASHEVILLE 1 MAST GENERAL STORE D 15 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-232-1883 • mastgeneralstore.com
2 L.O.F.T. OF ASHEVILLE (LOST OBJECTS FOUND TREASURES) D 53 Broadway, Asheville 828-259-9303 • loftofasheville.com
3 MALAPROP’S BOOKSTORE/CAFE D 55 Haywood St., Asheville 828-254-6734 • malaprops.com
CLOTHING: DRESS-UP/ STYLIN’ (WOMEN’S) 1 MINX BOUTIQUE D x
64 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-225-5680 • minxasheville.com
2 ADLIB CLOTHING D 23 Haywood St., Asheville 828-285-8838 • adlibclothing.com
3 VIRTUE D 58 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-254-4200 • virtueasheville.com
CLOTHING: DRESS-UP/ STYLIN’ (MEN’S) 1 OLD NORTH D x
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15 W. Walnut St., Asheville 828-505-6495 • oldnorthclothing.com
MAST GENERAL STORE: Store That Best Represents the Spirit of Asheville
2 UNION HIS & HER BOUTIQUE D 18 Haywood St., Asheville 828-259-3300 • unionasheville.com
Let us now praise local shopping!
3 JOS. A. BANK S 9 Kitchin Place, Asheville 828-274-2630 • josbank.com
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While 80 percent of U.S. adults have bought items online — up from 20 percent just a few short years ago in 2000 — about 64 percent of those polled in a 2016 Pew Research Center study said that, all things being equal, they prefer shopping at a physical, brick-and-mortar location. The data suggests the act of visiting stores is a ritual that many Americans still enjoy — maybe more than issuing commands to Alexa. And Ashevillearea shoppers have an on-the-ground shopping Shangri-La, thanks to our many entrepreneurs with their unique and sometimes quirky local offerings.
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Take, for example, Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe, which may hold the record for local popularity, claiming first place every year since the late 1990s. Bookstore manager Justin Souther (who also reviews movie for Xpress) says the key to the store’s enduring appeal is Malaprop’s employees’ commitment to providing a personal touch as part of the retail experience. The store, he says, puts an emphasis on fostering community, holding events for local authors and tuning in to customers’ feedback about the kinds of books they want. Among the Shopping section’s most heavily voted categories, the
winners are: Ingles (All-Round Grocery Store), ALDI (BudgetFriendly Grocery Store), and Earth Fare (Health Food Store). Please welcome this year’s new Hall of Famers: Colton Mattress Factory (Bed And Mattress Store), ALDI (Budget-Friendly Grocery Store), Jos. A. Banks (Clothing: Office (Men’s)), Whist (Gift Shop), Frugal Framer (Picture Framer), PUSH Skateshop and Gallery (Skateboard Store) and Asheville Vapor (Vape Shop). — David Floyd X
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ALAN’S JEWELRY & PAWN: Best Pawn Shop CLOTHING: OFFICE (WOMEN’S) 1 MINX BOUTIQUE D 64 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-225-5680 • minxasheville.com
2 TALBOTS S 10 Brook St., Asheville 828-274-3343 • talbots.com
CLOTHING: OFFICE (MEN’S) 1 JOS. A. BANK S x
9 Kitchin Place, Asheville 828-274-2630 • josbank.com
ASHEVILLE-STYLE CLOTHES 1 ELEMENTALITY E 4 S. Tunnel Road, Suite 220, Asheville 828-299-4751 • myelementality.com
2 ADLIB CLOTHING D 23 Haywood St., Asheville 828-285-8838 • adlibclothing.com
3 GOODWILL W E S N a 1616 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-771-2192 86 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-299-3595 3530 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-687-0653 • goodwillnwnc.org
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CLOTHING: USED OR VINTAGE (FOR-PROFIT STORE) 1 HONEYPOT D 86 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-225-0304 • wesohoney.com
2 RECIPROCITY W 732 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-3980 • reciprocityasheville.com
3 HIP REPLACEMENTS CLOTHING D 72 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-255-7573 • hipreplacementsclothing.com
3 RAGTIME VINTAGE CLOTHING D 20 E. Walnut St., Asheville 828-225-8889 • ragtimevintageclothing.com
CLOTHING: USED OR VINTAGE (NONPROFIT STORE) 1 GOODWILL W E S N a x 1616 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-771-2192 86 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-299-3595 3530 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-687-0653 • goodwillnwnc.org
2 ZEN & NOW N 9 Brookdale Road, Asheville 828-255-5575 • avl.mx/3w6
3 SECOND CHANCES THRIFT STORE S 49 Glendale Road, Asheville 828-505-2017 • avl.mx/54v
We Love You, Asheville! Thanks for voting us one of your favorite local foods!
Find your jar at: LustyMonk.com/stores (It’s in the refrigerator case!)
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ALL-ROUND GROCERY STORE 1 INGLES MARKETS N S E W a x
For locations visit website 828-253-1528 • ingles-markets.com/store-locations
2 PUBLIX S N a 1830 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-274-6287 165 Weaver Blvd., Weaverville 828-658-1020 • publix.com
2 TRADER JOE’S N 120 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-5078 • traderjoes.com
3 EARTH FARE W S 66 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 828-253-7656 1856 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-210-0100 • EarthFare.com
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470 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 855-955-2534 1344 Patton Ave., Asheville 330 Airport Road, Asheville • aldi.us
2 HOPEY AND CO. D S E a 45 S. French Broad, Asheville 828-277-0805 121 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville • hopeyandcompany.com
2 TRADER JOE’S N 120 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-5078 • traderjoes.com
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Goodies • The Hop • French Broad Chocolate Lounge • Buchi & More
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HEALTH FOOD STORE 1 EARTH FARE W S x
66 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 828-253-7656 1856 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-210-0100 • EarthFare.com
2 WHOLE FOODS MARKET / GREENLIFE GROCERY 4 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-239-9604 70 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, 828-254-5440 • wholefoodsmarket.com
3 FRENCH BROAD FOOD CO-OP D 90 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-255-7650 • frenchbroadfood.coop
IMPORT/ETHNIC FOOD STORE
Special Guests • LAZOOM • local nonprofits • many more!
1 KIM’S ORIENTAL FOOD & GIFTS W x
12 Old Charlotte Hwy Asheville, NC 28803
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2 FOREIGN AFFAIRS ORIENTAL MARKET E 611-A Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-299-0333 • foreignaffairsorientalmarket.com 22 New Leicester Highway, Asheville 828-785-1653 • yzasianmarket.com
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ASHEVILLE AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE: Best Used Furniture Sore (Nonprofit Store) CONVENIENCE/ CORNER STORE 1 WEST VILLAGE MARKET & DELI W 771 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-225-4949 • westvillagemarket.com
2 LEXINGTON CORNER MARKET D 58 College St., Asheville 828-225-3256 • lexingtoncornermarket.com
3 GAS-UP W
405 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-5589 • thegasup.com
NEW FURNITURE STORE 1 TYSON FURNITURE E a x 109 Broadway Ave., Black Mountain 828-669-5000 • tysonfurniture.com
2 PENLAND’S FURNITURE E W a 2700 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 828-686-5561 67 Main St., Canton 828-648-4995 • PenlandsFurniture.com
3 DAVIS HOME FURNITURE S
100 Fairview Road, Asheville 828-785-1452 • davishomefurniturenc.com
3 MOBILIA D
43 Haywood St., Asheville 828-252-8322 • mobilianc.com
USED FURNITURE STORE (FOR-PROFIT STORE) 1 THE REGENERATION STATION S 26 Glendale Ave., Asheville 828-505-1108 • regenerationstation.com
USED FURNITURE STORE (NONPROFIT STORE) 1 ASHEVILLE AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE S x
31 Meadow Road, Asheville 828-254-6706 • ashevillehabitat.org/restore
2 CARE PARTNERS FOUNDATION HOSPICE THRIFT STORE S 75 Fairview Road, Asheville 828-274-8206 • avl.mx/3st
ADULT TOYS, LINGERIE & NAUGHTY THINGS STORE 1 VAVAVOOOM D 57 Broadway, Asheville 828-254-6329 • vavavooom.com
2 BEDTYME STORIES S 2334 Hendersonville Road, Arden 828-684-8250 • bedtymestories.com
ANTIQUE STORE 1 ANTIQUE TOBACCO BARN E x 75 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 828-252-7291 • ATBarn.com
2 SCREEN DOOR E
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3 THE REGENERATION STATION S
115 Fairview Road, Asheville 828-277-3667 • screendoorasheville.com
3699 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher 828-687-7565 • ilovelulus.net
115 Fairview Road, Asheville 828-277-3667 • screendoorasheville.com
26 Glendale Ave., Asheville 828-505-1108 • regenerationstation.com
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Mr. K’s
NEW & USED: Books • Vinyl Records • CDs Comics • Video Games • Books on CD • DVDs BUY • SELL • TRADE
Used Books, MUsic and More
Thank You for Voting Us
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800 Fairview Rd. • Asheville, NC
River Ridge Shopping Center • Beside A.C. Moore • Hwy 240 exit #8
828-299-1145 • www.mrksusedbooks.com
MALAPROP’S BOOKSTORE/CAFE: Best Bookstore - New
AUTO DEALER - NEW AND/OR USED 1 PRESTIGE SUBARU E
585 Tunnel Road, Asheville 877-300-1447 • prestigesubaru.com
Quality Products & Services... There is A Difference.
(828) 253-5634 | 209 Patton Ave Downtown | www.jandavistire.com
#1 TIRE STORE IN WNC
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2 APPLE TREE HONDA S a 242 Underwood Road, Fletcher 828-684-4400 • avl.mx/3s5
3 FRED ANDERSON TOYOTA/NISSAN W 777 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-348-6850 • ashevilletoyota.com
AUTOMOBILE TIRE STORE 1 JAN DAVIS TIRE STORE D x 209 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-253-5634 • jandavistire.com
2 NEWBRIDGE TIRE CENTER N 1475 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-255-8005 • newbridgetirecenter.com
3 DISCOUNT TIRE E
105 Bleachery Blvd., Asheville 828-318-0949 • discounttire.com
BED AND MATTRESS STORE 1 COLTON MATTRESS FACTORY S x 848 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-299-4445 • coltonmattress.com
2 MATTRESS MAN SUPERSTORES E S a
85 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-299-4232 303A Airport Road, Arden 828-687-2618 • mattressmanstores.com
3 MATTRESS FIRM E
209 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-255-1904 • stores.mattressfirm.com
BIKE SHOP 1 LIBERTY BICYCLES S x
1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-274-2453 • libertybikes.com
2 MOTION MAKERS BICYCLE SHOP S 878 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-633-2227 • motionmakers.com
3 HEARN’S CYCLING AND FITNESS D 28 Asheland Ave., Asheville 828-253-4800 • hearnsasheville.com
BOOKSTORE - NEW 1 MALAPROP’S BOOKSTORE/CAFE D x 55 Haywood St., Asheville 828-254-6734 • malaprops.com
2 BARNES & NOBLE E S
Asheville Mall, 3 S. Tunnel Road, Ashevillle 828-296-7335 Biltmore Park Town Square, 33 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 828-687-0681 • barnesandnoble.com
3 FIRESTORM BOOKS & COFFEE W 610 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-255-8115 • firestorm.coop
BOOKSTORE - USED 1 MR. K’S USED BOOKS & MORE S x 800 Fairview Road, Asheville 828-299-1145 • mrksusedbooks.com
2 DOWNTOWN BOOKS & NEWS D 67 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-253-8654 • dbnbooks.com
3 BATTERY PARK BOOK EXCHANGE & CHAMPAGNE BAR D
Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave., Suite 101, Asheville 828-252-0020 • batteryparkbookexchange.com
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HENCO REPROGRAPHICS: Best Print Shop
FLORIST 1 FLORA W x
428 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-8888 • floraevents.com
2 MERRIMON FLORIST N
329 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-4474 • merrimonflorist.com
3 SHADY GROVE FLOWERS D
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65 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-236-1713 • shadygroveflowers.com
GIFT SHOP 1 WHIST W x
444 Haywood Road, Suite 102, Asheville 828-252-5557 • whistshop.com
4 S. Tunnel Road, Suite 220, Asheville 828-299-4751 • myelementality.com
3 SPICER GREENE JEWELERS D 121 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-253-1805 • spicergreene.com
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STORE
33 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-575-2441 • avl.mx/3t8
105-F Montreat Road, Black Mountain 828-669-5162 • acoustic-corner.com
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2 THE CIRCLE ASHEVILLE W
426 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-254-3332 • thecircleasheville.com
3 WONDERLAND D
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2 ELEMENTALITY E
828-252-1249 • musiciansworkshop.com
1062 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-232-6030 186 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-254-4980 1269 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-785-1753 • octopusgardensmokeshops.com
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63 Haywood St., Asheville 828-254-5088 • jewelsthatdance.com
53 Broadway, Asheville 828-259-9303 • loftofasheville.com
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1 MUSICIAN’S WORKSHOP N x 2 L.O.F.T. OF ASHEVILLE 319 Merrimon Ave., Asheville (LOST OBJECTS FOUND TREASURES) D
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3 GUITAR CENTER E 4 S. Tunnel Road, Suite 430, Asheville 828-298-0131 • stores.guitarcenter.com/asheville
PAWN SHOP 1 ALAN’S JEWELRY & PAWN W E x 1186 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-254-8681 736 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-299-4440 • alanspawn.com
2 FINKELSTEIN’S D 21 Broadway, Asheville 828-253-7731 • finkelsteinspawn.com
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TOPS FOR SHOES: Best Shoe Store
PICTURE FRAMER 1 FRUGAL FRAMER D x
95 Cherry St., Asheville 828-258-2435 2145 Hendersonville Road, Arden 828-687-8533 • frugalframer.com
2 BLACKBIRD FRAME & ART N 365 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-225-3117 • blackbirdframe.com
3 STUDIO THREE W 428A Haywood Road, Asheville 607-651-5551 • ifearnoart.com
PRINT SHOP 1 HENCO REPROGRAPHICS D x 54 Broadway, Asheville 828-253-0449 • hencorepro.com
2 PRINTVILLE D Grove Arcade, 9 O’Henry Ave., Suite 116, Asheville 828-225-3777 • printville.net
3 IMAGE 420 SCREENPRINTING W 420 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-253-9420 • image420.com
RECORD/CD STORE 1 HARVEST RECORDS W x
415 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-258-2999 • harvest-records.com
2 STATIC AGE RECORDS D 110 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-254-3232 • staticagerecords.biz
SHOE STORE 1 TOPS FOR SHOES D x
27 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-254-6721 • topsforshoes.com
2 DISCOUNT SHOES S 1282 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-667-0085
3 DSW E 4 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-575-5918 • dsw.com
SKATEBOARD STORE 1 PUSH SKATESHOP AND GALLERY D x
25 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-225-5509 • pushtoyproject.com
2 FLIPSIDE BOARDSHOP D 88 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-254-9007 • flipsideboardshop.com
VAPE SHOP 1 ASHEVILLE VAPOR N W S a x 333 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-367-3333 2144 Hendersonville Road, Arden 828-393-8273 1109 Smokey Park Highway, Candler 828-633-7117 • ashevillevapor.com
2 OG VAPORS W E 1334 Patton Ave., Unit 110, Asheville 828-255-5152 168 Tunnel Road, Suite 20, Asheville 828-785-1589 • ogvapors.co
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PERSONAL SERVICES HAIR SALON 1 WILLOW’S DREAM D 64 Broadway, Asheville 828-225-5922 • willowsdream.com
2 ANANDA HAIR STUDIO D W 22 Broadway, Asheville 828-232-1017 37 Paynes Way, Suite 5, Asheville 828-236-2444 • anandahair.com
3 WINK SALON & BOUTIQUE S 18 Brook St., Suite 103, Asheville 828-277-4070 • ilovewink.com
HAIRSTYLIST 1 HOLIDAY CHILDRESS (SOLA SALON STUDIOS) 124 College St., 2nd Floor, Asheville 828-318-9315 • avl.mx/3th
2 VERONICA COIT (WESTSIDE SHEARS) W 755 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-1068 • avl.mx/55t
3 CAITLIN CROSS (SALON DRAGONFLY) D 115 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-253-3977 • salondragonfly.net
BARBER SHOP 1 THE LOCAL BARBER & TAP D
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84 W. Walnut St., Unit B, Asheville 828-232-7005 • barberandtap.com
BELLA FINE JEWELRY AND PIERCING: Best Piercing Studio
2 THE CHOP SHOP BARBER SHOP W 606 New Leicester Highway, Asheville 828-412-5466 • avl.mx/55u
3 ASHEVILLE BARBER & BEARD D Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave. #111, Asheville 828-555-9636 • avlbarberandbeard.com
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You’re
looking good, Asheville. And, while it’s probably beneficial genetics and healthy living, you’ve got a solid team helping to keep you trimmed, polished, plucked, inked, pierced and tailored. Happily, this is not a case of those doing the behind-the-scenes heavy lifting going uncredited. Xpress readers were at the ready to shine a spotlight on those personal-services professionals and businesses that keep us all looking spiffy. Hair salons are at the head (sorry) of the list, with local rocker-turnedhairdresser Holiday Childress — who runs a one-chair operation out
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of Sola Salon Studios — taking the Best Hairstylist win for the first time. And even though you can’t swing a yoga instructor without hitting a guy with a clean-shaven pate in Asheville, voters had plenty of love for barbers, too. Local Barber & Tap topped that category for the second year in a row. (For what it’s worth, convenience store The Hot Spot got a nod in that category, too — the mind reels at what that style would look like). Hall of Fame winners Faerie Made Soaps (Local Products Maker) and The Spa at the Omni Grove Park Inn (Spa) both reigned supreme in their
categories, while there was an upset for Tattoo Parlor when Sacred Lotus Tattoo edged out the competition. And Misha’s Alterations and Tailoring took home the accolade for the brand new category Tailor/Alterations. So, what personal services would readers like to see in the running? Lash extension experts and stylists got mentions, as did psychic mediums (but you knew we were going to say that) and — here’s one you didn’t see coming — “Best Outhouse in Buncombe County.” You do you, friends. — Alli Marshall X
Posh Lash Lounge & Beauty Bar Western North Carolina’s Leader in Eyelash Extensions THANK YOU FOR VOTING GINGER KELLEY 1ST PLACE ESTHETICIAN!
Other services include Microblading, Airbrush Tanning, Facials, Lash Lifts, Full Body Waxing As the first person to bring professional Eyelash extensions to Asheville back in 2007, her passion for the aesthetics industry grew and she created Asheville’s first eyelash beauty bar! Where she has hand picked a professional staff that create a safe haven with no judgment for all your beauty care needs. At Posh, we strive to create a custom experience for each client while maintaining the utmost standards and safety for sanitation as well as products used. We don’t compromise safety to use cheap products for a cheap price. We believe in providing a professional standard and experience while here at Posh!
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TATTOO ARTIST
1 GINGER KELLEY 1 KIMI LEGER (POSH LASH LOUNGE & BEAUTY BAR) N (SACRED LOTUS TATTOO) W 7 Beaverdam Road, Suite 103, Asheville 828-348-0111 • poshlashandbeauty.com
NAIL SALON 1 CICI NAILS N S
964 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-281-4646 1550 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-274-0011 • avl.mx/553
2 HANDS ON SPA N
640 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-255-4540 • handsonspaasheville.com
3 CURE NAIL STUDIO AT WILLOW’S DREAM D
64 Broadway, Asheville 828-225-5922 • willowsdream.com
NAIL TECHNICIAN 1 LEAH KRAUSE (CURE NAIL STUDIO AT WILLOW’S DREAM) D 64 Broadway, Asheville 828-225-5922 • willowsdream.com
2 KITZI BLACK (THE PARLOR) W 7 Beaverdam Road, Suite 101, Asheville 828-348-5202 • theparlorofasheville.com
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Mans Ruin Tattoo & Piercing * All Female Staff *
Thanks WNC! Voted “Best Of” in multiple categories
17 Years!
WE’VE MOVED! New Location:
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1 THE SPA AT OMNI GROVE PARK INN N x
328 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140, Asheville 828-552-3177 • sacredlotustattoo.com
2 HEATHER RUIN (MAN’S RUIN TATTOO & PIERCING) E 1085 Tunnel Road, Suite 2A, Asheville 828-253-6660 • mansruintattoos.com
3 DANNY REED (HOT STUFF TATTOO) W 416 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-251-6040 • hotstufftattoos.com
PIERCING STUDIO 1 BELLA FINE JEWELERY AND PIERCING D 51 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-708-4663 • bellapiercing.com
2 DIAMOND THIEVES BODY PIERCING & TATTOO W 1060 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-225-3845 • diamondthieves.net
2 MANS RUIN TATTOO & PIERCING S 1085 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-253-6660 • mansruintattoos.com
3 EMPIRE TATTOO & PIERCING D 83 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-252-8282 • empiretattooavl.com
290 Macon Ave., Asheville 800-438-5800 • avl.mx/554
LOCAL BODY PRODUCTS MAKER
2 SENSIBILITIES DAY SPA D S 59 Haywood St., Asheville 828-253-3222 43 Town Square Blvd., #100, Asheville 828-687-8760 • sensibilities-spa.com
3 SPA THEOLOGY D
53 College St., Asheville 828-255-4171 • spatheology.com
1 FAERIE MADE SOAP x
828-251-5291 • faeriemadesoaps.com
2 BONNY BATH ORGANIC BODYCARE 828-713-7695 • bonnybath.com
TATTOO PARLOR 1 SACRED LOTUS TATTOO W
328 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140, Asheville 828-552-3177 • sacredlotustattoo.com
2 ZEN INK D
157 S. Lexington Ave., Suite D, Asheville 828-505-4456 • zeninkasheville.com
3 HOT STUFF TATTOO W
TAILOR/ALTERATIONS 1 MISHA’S ALTERATIONS AND TAILOR W 5 Regent Park, #106, Asheville 828-350-1176
2 SEW & SEW CUSTOM SEWING & ALTERATIONS S
416 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-251-6040 • hotstufftattoos.com
1085 Tunnel Road, Suite 4, Asheville 828-505-2878
1085 Tunnel Road, Suite 2A, Asheville 828-253-6660 • mansruintattoos.com
246 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-232-2229
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Thanks for voting us First Place Butcher Shop! A premier whole animal butcher shop featuring all-natural, pasture-raised meats from local farms and prepared by experienced butchers
Thank you for 19 wonderful years and for voting us among the best Asheville has to offer. massage • facials • nails • gift certificates
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25 YEARS of support
SMOKE SHOP
New Locations in Weaverville and Asheville: N E W ! 58 Weaver Village Way, Suite 102 (828) 519-9012 N E W ! 168 Tunnel Road, Asheville (828) 785-1753 • • • • • • •
210 Rosman Hwy., Suite C, Brevard | (828) 884-8796 2000 Spartanburg Hwy., Suite 300, Hendersonville | (828) 697-1050 140 Airport Road, Suite M, Arden | (828) 654-0906 1269 Tunnel Road, Suite B, Asheville | (828) 299-8880 660 Merrimon Ave., Asheville | (828) 253-2883 186 Coxe Ave., Asheville | (828) 254-4980 1062 Patton Ave., Asheville | (828) 232-6030
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Asheville! Best BBQ in WNC 13 Years in a Row! www.12bones.com MOUNTAINX.COM/GUIDES
Asheville Location 5 Foundy Street in the River Arts District Mon-Fri 11am-4pm
253-4499
Arden Location
3578 Sweeten Creek Rd. Near BB Barns Nursery Tues-Sat 11am-4pm
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT/CPA FIRM 1 AUSTIN CPA, PC D x
301 W. Haywood St., Asheville 828-785-1556 • austincpapc.com
2 GOULD KILLIAN CPA GROUP, PA D 100 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-258-0363 • gk-cpa.com
3 JOHNSON PRICE SPRINKLE, PA N 79 Woodfin Place, Asheville 828-254-2374 • jpspa.com
PLACE TO GET YOUR TAXES PREPARED 1 AUSTIN CPA, PC D 301 W. Haywood St., Asheville 828-785-1556 • austincpapc.com
2 H&R BLOCK N 204 Executive Park, Asheville 828-254-0321 • avl.mx/54y
3 GOULD KILLIAN CPA GROUP, P.A. D 100 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-258-0363 • gk-cpa.com
ALT ENERGY SALES AND INSTALLATION 1 SUNDANCE POWER SYSTEMS N a x 11 Salem Hill Road, Weaverville 828-645-2080 • sundancepower.com
2 HAYNES SOLAR W 187 Deaverview Road, Asheville 828-254-6141 • mbhaynes.com
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SWANNANOA CLEANERS: Best Dry Cleaner
3 ELEEOS N 129 Bleachery Blvd., Suite 58, Asheville 828-575-9337 • eleeos.com
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continued growth can be no surprise to the Best of WNC Hall of Fame’s new member in Professional and Home Services — Two Men and a Truck. Between 2010 and 2017, Asheville’s population increased by more than 10 percent (nearly 8,500 people), while Buncombe County’s total population grew by more than 19,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. And with so many people arriving despite soaring home prices, it makes
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sense that the most voted category in Professional Services was Real Estate Agent. But whether we’re new or not, all of us need to get on with the business of living. And everyone’s got an opinion, seemingly, about every conceivable aspect of daily life, including someone who suggested we need a category for best Labyrinth Builder. Many of this year’s winners are anything but fresh off the proverbial truck. The longest-running winners
include Charlotte Street Computers (first place for more than a dozen years) and Liberty Bicycles (first place for eight years), as well as nine other Hall of Famers in this section with five or six consecutive years of victory under their belts. Bottom line: Whether you just landed in town last week or have been here since before it was cool, we’ve got professionals worth trusting in the Asheville area. — Daniel Walton X
#1 Accountant/CPA Thanks for voting us #1 in WNC five years in a row! Way to stay classy Asheville. It’s accrual world. -George Austin CPA, CVA & Joel Chambers Action Tax
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1 SAMSEL ARCHITECTS D x
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2 MIKE BYER AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR S
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BIKE REPAIR 1 LIBERTY BICYCLES S x
1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-274-2453 • libertybikes.com
2 MOTION MAKERS BICYCLE SHOP S W a 878 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-633-2227 36 Allen St., Sylva 828-586-6925 • motionmakers.com
3 HEARN CYCLING D 28 Asheland Ave., Asheville 828-253-4800 • avl.mx/55x
1295 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-298-3612 • avl.mx/551
1274 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-258-0548 • mikebyerauto.com
3 ORGANIC MECHANIC W
568 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-255-2628 • organic-mechanic.com
HANDYMAN (OR WOMAN) 1 BEN WEAVER (LEAVE IT TO WEAVER)
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2 GREG HOLDEN (HOMEWORK HANDYMAN) Asheville 828-258-1107
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BEST OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COMPUTER REPAIR 1 CHARLOTTE STREET COMPUTERS N x 252 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-225-6600 • charlottestreetcomputers.com
2 ONECLICKFIX N 438 Montford Ave., Asheville 828-318-8558 • oneclickavl.com
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ELECTRICAL/ ELECTRICIAN COMPANY 1 MB HAYNES CORP. W x 187 Deaverview Road, Asheville 828-254-6141 • mbhaynes.com
2 JACKSON ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS S 6 Bagwell Mill Road, Arden 828-891-4335 • jacksonelect.com
4 Vermont Ave., Asheville 828-281-4379 • computermechanix.com
DRY CLEANER 1 SWANNANOA CLEANERS D N W E S ax
165 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-253-3691 712 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-252-3676 916 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-298-6361 • swannanoacleaners.com
FINANCIAL ADVISER 1 CHRISTINA SIMPSON (OPPENHEIMER & CO.) S 10 Brook St., Suite 290, Asheville 828-251-7884 • avl.mx/552
1 KEVIN PASARILLA (NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO.) S 4 Vanderbilt Park Drive, Suite 350, Asheville 828-253-0712 • kevinpasarilla.nm.com
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2 ASHEVILLE CLEANERS N 230 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-254-2364 • ashevillecleaners.com
3 QUICK AS A WINK CLEANERS S 750 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-253-2331
1 JAG & ASSOCIATES CONSTRUCTION E 33 Mineral Springs Road, Asheville 828-252-4205 • JAGGreen.com
2 JADE MOUNTAIN BUILDERS 828-216-3948 • Jademountainbuilders.com
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GENTRY HEATING: Best Heating/Cooling Company
HEATING/COOLING COMPANY 1 GENTRY HEATING D E a x 68 Grove St. #5, Asheville 828-581-4045 100 Buckeye Access Road, Swannanoa • gentryheatinginc.com
2 MB HAYNES CORPORATION W 187 Deaverview Road, Asheville 828-254-6141 • mbhaynes.com
3 BULLMAN HEATING & AIR N 10 Red Roof Lane, Asheville 828-658-2468 • bullmanheating.com
HOME CLEANING SERVICE 1 GREEN HOME CLEANING D 306 W. Haywood St., Asheville 828-505-7320 • greenhomecleaning.com
2 GREEN BEE CLEANING N E a 8 Magnolia Ave., Suite 101, Asheville 828-450-0846 107 Black Mountain Ave., Black Mountain • greenbeeclean.com
HOUSE PAINTERS 1 BIONIC MAN PAINTING CO. W 57 Salola St., Asheville 828-215-7772 • bionicmanpainting.com
LAW FIRM 1 VAN WINKLE LAW FIRM D 11 N. Market St., Asheville 828-258-2991 • vwlawfirm.com
2 GOOSMANN ROSE COLVARD & CRAMER, P.A. D 77 Central Ave., Suite H, Asheville 828-258-0150 • grcclaw.com
3 ROBERTS & STEVENS, P.A. D 301 College St., Suite 400, Asheville 828-252-6600 • roberts-stevens.com
MOVING COMPANY 1 TWO MEN AND A TRUCK S x
240 Rutledge Road, Fletcher 828-355-6058 • twomenandatruckasheville.com
2 GASPERSON MOVING & STORAGE N 250 Weaverville Road, Asheville 828-263-6736 • gaspersonmoving.com
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232 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 828-253-3816 • TrustTerminix.com
2 GIBSON PEST CONTROL S 20 Rosscraggon Road, Asheville 888-483-6507 • gibsonpest.com
3 DODSON PEST CONTROL W 121 S. Bear Creek Road, Asheville 828-252-8992 • dodsonbros.com
PLUMBING COMPANY 1 T.P. HOWARD’S PLUMBING CO. S a 90 Number Nine Road, Fairview 828-628-1369 • tphowardsplumbing.com
2 HAYNES PLUMBING W 187 Deaverview Road, Asheville 828-254-6141 • mbhaynes.com
3 FOUR SEASONS PLUMBING S 30 Bella Way, Asheville 828-216-3894 • callfourseasons.com
ROOFERS 1 BALKEN ROOFING E a 101 W. Buckeye Road, Swannanoa 828-202-9996 • balkenroofing.com
REAL ESTATE AGENT 1 THE MATT & MOLLY TEAM (KELLER WILLIAMS) D x
86 Asheland Ave., Asheville 828-210-1697 • themattandmollyteam.com
2 NICK HINTON (CAROLINA GREEN REALTY) W 862 Haywood Road #3, Asheville 818-441-1231 • carolinagreenrealty.com
3 SONA MERLIN (APPALACHIAN REALTY ASSOCIATES) N 23 Arlington St., Asheville 828-216-7908 • homeiswnc.net
REAL ESTATE COMPANY 1 KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY D 86 Asheland Ave., Asheville 828-254-7253 • kellerwilliamsasheville.com
2 BEVERLY-HANKS & ASSOCIATES D S N W a 300 Executive Park, Asheville 828-254-7221 1 Town Square Blvd. #140, Asheville 828-684-8999 • beverly-hanks.com
3 MOSAIC COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE REALTY D 60 Biltmore Ave. #210, Asheville 828-707-9556 • mymosaicrealty.com
WEB DEVELOPMENT FIRM 1 INTEGRITIVE D 120 Coxe Ave., Suite 2-A, Asheville 828-250-0970 • integritive.com
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KIDS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM 1 ASHEVILLE SUN SOO MARTIAL ARTS W 1009 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-505-4309 • martialartsasheville.com
2 Y AFTERSCHOOL (YMCA OF WNC) 828-251-5910 • avl.mx/555
3 ARTSPACE CHARTER SCHOOL - AFTERCARE E 2030 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 828-298-2787 • artspacecharter.org
DAY TRIP FOR KIDS 1 WNC NATURE CENTER E x 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville 828-259-8080 • wncnaturecenter.com
RECREATION CENTER FOR KIDS 1 MOUNTAIN PLAY LODGE S 3389 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 828-676-2120 • mountainplaylodge.com
2 YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA D N E W S a 30 Woodfin St., Asheville
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SHALOM DAYCARE (ASHEVILLE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER): Best Daycare, Best Preschool
828-210-9622 40 N. Merrimon Ave., Asheville
More than
828-505-3990 • ymcawnc.org
3 ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY MOVEMENT R 812 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-254-6060 • avl.mx/3sh
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half of those who participated in this year’s Xpress reader survey count themselves as parents. And since a good number of the adults around here seem to be an active, engaged lot, it may come as no surprise that the votes cast in the Kids section reflect an active and interested approach to our community as well. Take, for example, one of the highest vote-getters, AMOS (Asheville Museum of Science), which won for Best Museum. This downtown oasis for experiential science learning includes a weather and climate area, the impressive (and sparkly) Colburn Hall of Minerals, a hands-on paleontology exhibit, a
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locally built miniature Mars Rover and a STEM laboratory. Multiple award-winner Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts also received enthusiastic support, winning for Best After-School Program, Day Camp, Martial Arts Program, Youth Sports Program and Parents Night Out Program (a hearty welcome to Sun Soo as a new Hall of Famer in that last arena). Its appeal beyond teaching students the nuts and bolts of martial arts can be found on its website: “We believe in making our lives and the lives of those around us the best they can be, by making relevant and impactful contributions.” Another top vote-getter, ArtSpace Charter School, also won multiple
accolades. With its emphasis on a complete education through an artsintegrated curriculum, and with an experiential approach, the public K-8 school won the following two categories: School (Pre-College) and Art Education Program. And ArtSpace teacher Meg Boerner tied for Best Music Teacher (Classroom). The school also placed third for After-School Program. But there’s more. Read on to learn Xpress readers’ collective wisdom on the best pediatrics practice, day care, dentist, recreation center, playground, toy store and more. — Tracy Rose X
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BEST OF KIDS MUSEUM 1 ASHEVILLE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE D 43 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-254-7162 • ashevillescience.org
2 HANDS ON! CHILDREN’S MUSEUM S a 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-697-8333 • handsonwnc.org
WNC’s premiere fabric store Thank’s for voting us one of Weaverville's best stores 32 N. Main St. Weaverville, NC 28787 828•484•7200 fivemonkeyquilts.com Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm
3 ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM D 175 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-253-3227 • ashevilleart.org
PLAYGROUND
Thanks for all the LOVE! paint your own pottery • mosaics glass fusing • pottery wheels canvas painting • the best place for kids to make art
1378 Hendersonville Rd • Suite D Asheville, NC • 277-0042 Across the street from Carolina Day School
www.clayingaround.com
1 CARRIER PARK W x 220 Amboy Road, Asheville • avl.mx/556
2 RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL W 574 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-258-9264 • rainbowcommunityschool.org
3 JONES PARK N Ira B. Jones School Road, Asheville • avl.mx/3tt
PLACE FOR BIRTHDAY PARTIES 1 FUN DEPOT S 7 Roberts Road, Asheville 828-277-2386 • ashevillesfundepot.com
2 MOUNTAIN PLAY LODGE S a 3389 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 828-676-2120 • mountainplaylodge.com
3 LAUNCH TRAMPOLINE PARK S a 24 Walden Drive, Arden 828-651-0280 • launchasheville.com
PLACE TO MAKE ART 1 FIRED UP! CREATIVE LOUNGE D x 26 Wall St., Asheville 828-253-8181 • fireduplounge.com
2 CLAYING AROUND S 1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-277-0042 • clayingaround.com
PARENTS NIGHT OUT PROGRAM 1 ASHEVILLE SUN SOO MARTIAL ARTS W x
1009 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-505-4309 • martialartsasheville.com
2 ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY MOVEMENT R 812 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-254-6060 • avl.mx/3sh
3 YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA D N S W E a 828-210-9622 • ymcawnc.org
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY 1 BROTHER WOLF ANIMAL RESCUE S x 31 Glendale Ave., Asheville 828-505-3440 • bwar.org
2 MANNA FOODBANK E 627 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 828-299-3663 • mannafoodbank.org
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DAYCARE 1 SHALOM CHILDREN’S CENTER (ASHEVILLE JCC) N x 236 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-253-0701 • jcc-asheville.org
2 CHILDREN’S CENTER AT GRACELYN N 789 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-0542 • childrenscenteratgracelyn.com
3 VERNER CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING E 2586 Riceville Road, Asheville 828-298-0808 • vernerearlylearning.org
PRESCHOOL 1 SHALOM CHILDREN’S CENTER (ASHEVILLE JCC) N 236 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-253-0701 • jcc-asheville.org
2 RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL W 574 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-258-9264 • rainbowcommunityschool.org
3 AZALEA MOUNTAIN SCHOOL W 27 Balm Grove Ave., Asheville 828-575-2557 • azaleamountain.org
SCHOOL (PRE-COLLEGE) 1 ARTSPACE CHARTER SCHOOL E a 2030 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 828-298-2787 • artspacecharter.org
2 RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL W 574 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-258-9264 • rainbowcommunityschool.org
3 AZALEA MOUNTAIN SCHOOL W 27 Balm Grove Ave., Asheville 828-575-2557 • azaleamountain.org
ART EDUCATION PROGRAM 1 ARTSPACE CHARTER SCHOOL E a 2030 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 828-298-2787 • artspacecharter.org
2 RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL W 574 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-258-9264 • rainbowcommunityschool.org
3 ROOTS + WINGS SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN E 573 Fairview Road, Asheville 828-545-4827 • rootsandwingsarts.com
DANCE STUDIO FOR KIDS 1 THE ACADEMY AT TERPSICORPS PETITE MUSE STORY BALLET CAMPS W 1501 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-761-1277 • terpsicorps.org
2 BALLET CONSERVATORY OF ASHEVILLE D 6 E. Chestnut St., Asheville 828-255-5777 • avl.mx/3sl
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Asheville’s Jewish Food & Heritage Festival Thank you WNC for voting us first place food festival! Join us again this year on Sunday, October 14, 2018 in downtown Asheville
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THE ACADEMY AT TERPSICORPS PETITE MUSE BALLET CAMPS: Best Dance Studio for Kids
Many thanks to all who voted for Bounty & Soul! On behalf of more than 700 members of the community who come to us every week for wellness lessons and healthy food access, we appreciate your support.
GYMNASTICS PROGRAM 1 ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY MOVEMENT R x 812 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-254-6060 • avl.mx/3sh
2 ASHEVILLE GYMNASTICS E 130 Swannanoa Road, Asheville 828-252-8746 • ashevillegymnastics.com
3 THE LITTLE GYM OF ASHEVILLE W 1000 Brevard Road, Suite 168, Asheville 828-667-9588 • tlgashevillenc.com
MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM
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1 ASHEVILLE SUN SOO MARTIAL ARTS W
1009 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-505-4309 • martialartsasheville.com
2 ASHEVILLE BUNCOMBE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION E 593 Azalea Road E., Asheville 828-299-7277 • abysa.org
2 YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA D N S W E a 30 Woodfin St., Asheville 828-210-9622 40 N. Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-505-3990 • ymcawnc.org
MUSIC TEACHER (CLASSROOM)
1 ASHEVILLE SUN SOO MARTIAL ARTS W x
1 MEG BOERNER (ARTSPACE CHARTER SCHOOL) E a
2 BUDO MOUNTAIN MARTIAL ARTS N
1 SUE FORD (RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL) W x
1009 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-505-4309 • martialartsasheville.com
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2030 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 828-298-2787 • artspacecharter.org
574 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-258-9264 • rainbowcommunityschool.org
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LOCAL, NATURAL, NEW, CONSIGNMENT.
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GREAT BEGINNINGS PEDIATRIC & ORTHADONTIC DENTAL SPECIALISTS: Best Pediatric Dentistry Practice
647 Haywood Rd. ~ West Asheville 253-4747 ~ thelittlestbirds.com
KIDS’ CLOTHES 1 THE LITTLEST BIRDS W 647 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-253-4747 • thelittlestbirds.com
NATURE CAMP 1 WNC NATURE CENTER E 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville 828-259-8080 • wncnaturecenter.com
2 THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM W TOY STORE 1 DANCING BEAR TOYS E S a x 518 Kenilworth Road, Asheville 828-255-8697 418 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-693-4500 • dancingbeartoys.com
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2 THE TOY BOX N 793 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-254-8697 • toyboxasheville.com
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3 O.P. TAYLOR’S S a 2 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 828-681-1865 • optaylors.com
DAY CAMP 1 ASHEVILLE SUN SOO MARTIAL ARTS W 1009 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-505-4309 • martialartsasheville.com
2 CAMP RUACH AT THE ASHEVILLE JCC N 236 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-253-0701 • jcc-asheville.org
3 ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY MOVEMENT R 812 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-254-6060 • avl.mx/3sh
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100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville 828-665-2492 • ncarboretum.org
3 FOREST FLOOR WILDERNESS PROGRAMS N a
100 Charcoal Road, Weaverville 828-338-9787 • ontheforestfloor.org/summer-camps
PEDIATRIC PRACTICE - GENERAL 1 ABC PEDIATRICS OF ASHEVILLE S x 64 Peachtree Road, Suite 100, Asheville 828-277-3000 • abcasheville.com
2 MOUNTAIN AREA PEDIATRICS E 500 Centrepark Drive, Asheville 828-254-4337 • mountainareapediatrics.com
3 ASHEVILLE PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES S 2 Medical Park Drive, Suite 1000, Asheville 828-254-5326 • ashevillepediatrics.com
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY PRACTICE 1 GREAT BEGINNINGS PEDIATRIC & ORTHODONTIC DENTAL SPECIALISTS S x
10-B Yorkshire St., Asheville 828-274-9220 • greatbeginningspedo.com
2 BEST BITES DENTAL S 11 Yorkshire St., Asheville 828-274-4744 • drjoshdentistry.com
3 DR. DENNIS R. CAMPBELL, DDS D 172 Asheland Ave., Asheville 828-254-7291 • babytoothdoc.com
Thanks for voting us Best Toy Store for over 20 years!
Asheville & Hendersonville
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HEALTH & WELLNESS PHYSICIAN (GENERAL PRACTICE) 1 MEREDITH POLANSKY (OUR FAMILY DOCTOR) S
43 Oakland Road, Asheville 828-252-2511 • ourfamilydoctorasheville.com
2 RUSTAN ADCOCK (THE FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS) D 206 Asheland Ave., Asheville 828-258-8681 • fhconline.com
3 JASON GOLDIE (THE FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS) D 206 Asheland Ave., Asheville 828-258-8681 • fhconline.com
PEDIATRICIAN 1 LAUREN KEELY CARLISLE (FRENCH BROAD PEDIATRICS) N 40 N. Merrimion Ave., Suite 117, Asheville 828-348-8232 • frenchbroadpeds.com
2 ELEANOR MARTIN (ASHEVILLE PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES) E 2 Medical Park Drive, Suite 1000, Asheville 828-254-5326 • ashevillepediatrics.com
2 SCOTT LOVE (ABC PEDIATRICS) S 64 Peachtree Road, Asheville 828-277-3000 • abcasheville.com
CHIROPRACTOR 1 DEREK KASTEN (ONE LOVE CHIROPRACTIC) N
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2 J. ANYA HARRIS (CRYSTALIGN CHIROPRACTIC) N 36 Clayton St., Asheville 828-335-2208 • crystalignchiropractic.com
Health-seekers
3 BRENT MYERS (MYERS CHIROPRACTIC AND FUNCTIONAL HEALTH) S 3106 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-676-0963 • bmyerschiro.com
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ALCHEMY: TEAROOM, APOTHECARY, ACUPUNCTURE: Best Alternative Healing Center, Best Acupuncture Clinic have long flocked to the Asheville area. The pure mountain air that drew the tuberculosis patients of yesteryear continues to delight the wellnessfocused residents and visitors of today, along with a prodigious array of services and practitioners to help them lead a healthy life. Xpress readers indicated this year that they visit a fitness establishment (such as a health club, gym or yoga or Pilates studio) an average of 6.7 times a month — nearly as often as they say they indulge in a locally produced beer or cider! And according to this year’s Best of WNC voters, the YMCA of Western North Carolina continues to be the best gym or place to work
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out, having remained atop the podium every year since 1999 (except for 2003 when the category wasn’t on the ballot)! What’s more, Gym Or Place To Work Out is one of the most heavily voted categories in the section. For those who like to follow a more specialized exercise regimen, Asheville Community Yoga, Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts, Hard Exercise Works and RISE Authentic Pilates all scored top rankings in their areas of expertise. And hats off to RISE, which just entered the Hall of Fame this year. Should you pull a muscle while sweating it out at the gym, physical therapist Miriam Salloum, The Runner’s Mechanic, is our readers’
top choice for getting back in the game. If massage is more your speed, our readers endorse Darren Cadwell of PHYSIO Physical Therapy and Wellness as their No. 1 pick. Health care giant and Hall of Fame winner Mission Health remains readers’ top choice for hospital services for the sixth year running. If the institution’s proposed merger with for-profit health care giant HCA Healthcare goes through later in 2018, next year’s Best Of WNC results may provide a clue about how that transaction is panning out for area patients and their families. — Virginia Daffron X
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CAREPARTNERS: Best Hospice
ACUPUNCTURIST 1 LIZ ROSEMAN (SUSTAINABLE HEALTH ACUPUNCTURE) N x
1 ASHEVILLE EYE ASSOCIATES S x
2 SALLY ROBINSON (WHITE PINE ACUPUNCTURE) N
2 ENVISION EYECARE N
36 Clayton St., Asheville 828-333-4614 • Acupuncture-in-Asheville.com
247 Charlotte St., Suite R3, Asheville 828-545-2288 • whitepineacupuncture.com
3 SARA MILLS (ACUPUNCTURE CENTER OF ASHEVILLE) N 12 Elk Mountain Road, Asheville 828-232-1002 • acupuncturecenterofasheville.com
HOSPITAL 1 MISSION HEALTH D x
509 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-213-1111 • mission-health.org
2 PARK RIDGE HOSPITAL S a 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville 828-684-8501 • parkridgehealth.org
3 PARDEE HOSPITAL S a 800 N. Justice St., Hendersonville 828-696-1000 • pardeehospital.org
PLACE TO GET MEDICAL CARE WHEN UNDER- OR UNINSURED 1 MINNIE JONES HEALTH CENTER/ WESTERN CAROLINA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES D 257 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-285-0622 • wncchs.org
2 MISSION HEALTH D 509 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-213-1111 • mission-health.org
3 INTEGRATIVE FAMILY MEDICINE OF ASHEVILLE R 372 Depot St., Suite 10, Asheville 828-575-9600 • integrativeasheville.org
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EYE CARE SPECIALIST/SERVICE 8 Medical Park Drive, Asheville 828-258-1586 2001 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-258-1586 • ashevilleeye.com
181 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-254-6757 • myenvisioneyecare.com
3 TUNNEL VISION E 4 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-298-6500 • tunnelvisionasheville.com
DENTIST 1 TIMOTHY E. GILLESPIE D x 36 Orange St., Asheville 828-252-9351 • drtimgillespie.com
2 MARK A. KNOLLMAN, DDS, PA E 600-B Centrepark Drive, Asheville 828-254-5677 • drknollman.com
3 MARKS FAMILY DENTISTRY N 94 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-255-8447 • northashevilledentist.com
ORTHODONTIST 1 KEITH BLACK (BLACK ORTHODONTICS) S 5 Yorkshire St., Asheville 828-277-7103 • kblacksmiles.com
2 JEFFREY ROEDER (ROEDER ORTHODONTICS) S 22 Medical Park Drive, Suite C, Asheville 828-274-2500 • roederorthodontics.com
3 TIMOTHY SCANLAN (TS ORTHODONTICS) S 4 Vanderbilt Park Drive, #110, Asheville 828-263-4514 • tsorthodontics.com
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Our Mission is Your Vision
Thank You WNC!
Asheville Eye Associates thanks Mountain Xpress readers for voting us Best Eye Care Specialist!
Serving the communities of
Asheville, South Asheville, Hendersonville, Sylva, Franklin, Hayesville, and Boone NC
Ashevilleeye.com | (828)258-1586 PHOTO BY EVAN ANDERSON
DARREN CADWELL (PHYSIO PHYSICAL THERAPY AND WELLNESS): Best Massage Therapist PHYSICAL THERAPIST 1 MIRIAM SALLOUM (THE RUNNER’S MECHANIC) S 1977 Hendersonville Road, Suite 1, Asheville 828-713-0929 • therunnersmechanic.com
2 KATHERINE HENDRICK (PHYSIO PHYSICAL THERAPY AND WELLNESS) N 640 Merrimon Ave., Suite 107, Asheville 828-348-1780 • PhysioWNC.com
3 PHIL ROLFE (BODY LOGIC INTEGRATIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY) N a
2 Weaverville Road, Suite 101, Woodfin 828-424-9290 • bodylogicnc.com
MASSAGE THERAPIST 1 DARREN CADWELL (PHYSIO PHYSICAL THERAPY AND WELLNESS) N 640 Merrimon Ave., Suite 107, Asheville 828-348-1780 • PhysioWNC.com
2 ZACH COMER (ADVANCED PAIN RELIEF THERAPY) N 191 E. Chestnut St., Asheville 828-776-1392 • medicalmassageasheville.com
3 ERIN BROWN (SYNC BODYWORK) N
202 E. Chestnut St., Asheville 828-785-1771 • syncbodywork.com
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FAMILY MEDICAL PRACTICE 1 THE FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS D 206 Asheland Ave., Asheville 828-258-8681 • fhconline.com
2 OUR FAMILY DOCTOR D 43 Oakland Road, Asheville 828-252-2511 • ourfamilydoctorasheville.com
3 COMMUNITY FAMILY PRACTICE N 260 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-254-2444 • communityfamilyonline.com
WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER 1 ASHEVILLE WOMEN’S MEDICAL CENTER D S a x 143 Asheland Ave., Asheville 828-258-9191 310 Long Shoals Road, Suite 202, Arden 828-687-2955 • ashevillewomens.com
2 MAHEC OB/GYN SPECIALISTS S 119 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-771-5500 • avl.mx/3uj
2 PLANNED PARENTHOOD: ASHEVILLE HEALTH CENTER D 68 McDowell St., Asheville 828-252-7928 • avl.mx/3va
3 LAUREL OB/GYN D 41 Oakland Road, Suite 200, Asheville 828-253-5381 • laurelobgyn.com
“Improving the function of your body”
THANK YOU
to ALL of our patients for voting us one of the BEST CHIROPRACTORS in WNC for 8 years in a row!! Focusing on Chiropractic Sports Medicine & Manual Therapy to improve performance and your overall quality of life. Targeted patient specific rehabilitation and soft tissue techniques to enhance your movement and eliminate your pain and dysfunction.
3106 Sweeten Creek Rd., Suite E Asheville, NC 28803
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BEST OF HEALTH & WELLNESS MATERNITY CARE/SERVICE 1 ASHEVILLE WOMEN’S MEDICAL CENTER D S a x
Thank you for voting me the
1 Physical Therapy #
Clinic in Asheville!
143 Asheland Ave., Asheville 828-258-9191 310 Long Shoals Road, Suite 202, Arden 828-687-2955 • ashevillewomens.com
2 BILTMORE OB-GYN S 24 Medical Park Drive, Asheville 828-277-7727 • biltmoreob-gyn.com
3 MAHEC OB/GYN SPECIALISTS S 119 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-771-5500 • avl.mx/3uj
ALTERNATIVE HEALING CENTER 1 ALCHEMY: TEAROOM, APOTHECARY, ACUPUNCTURE D 62 Clayton St., Asheville 828-575-9419 • alchemyasheville.com
ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC
1977 Hendersonville Rd Suite 1 To schedule or contact simply go to www.therunnersmechanic.com
1 ALCHEMY: TEAROOM, APOTHECARY, ACUPUNCTURE D 62 Clayton St., Asheville 828-575-9419 • alchemyasheville.com
2 THE PEOPLE’S ACUPUNCTURE OF ASHEVILLE D 55 Grove St., Asheville 828-254-4098 • peoplesacupunctureavl.com
3 ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE W 378 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-777-8804 • communityacupuncture.com
PSYCHOLOGIST/COUNSELOR 1 JAMES COLVIN MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST (BALANCE U) N 16 Arlington St., Asheville 828-424-7941 • jamesccolvin.com
HOSPICE
Celebrating over 40 years of Excellence in Women’s Health Care
1 CAREPARTNERS S x
68 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-277-4800 • carepartners.org
2 FOUR SEASONS COMPASSION FOR LIFE D 571 S. Allen Road, Asheville 828-692-6178 • fourseasonscfl.org
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1 GROCE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE W E S a x 1401 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-252-3535 856 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-299-4416 72 Long Shoals Road, Arden 828-687-3530 • grocefuneralhome.com
YOGA STUDIO 1 ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY YOGA N x 8 Brookdale Road, Asheville 828-255-5575 • ashevillecommunityyoga.com
2 ASHEVILLE YOGA CENTER D 211 S. Liberty St., Asheville 828-254-0380 • youryoga.com
3 HOT YOGA ASHEVILLE E 802 Fairview Road, Suite 100, Asheville 828-299-7003 • hotyogaasheville.com
YOGA TEACHER 1 MICHAEL GREENFIELD (ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY YOGA) N 8 Brookdale Road, Asheville 828-255-5575 • ashevillecommunityyoga.com
2 KELLY GILMORE (ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY YOGA) N 8 Brookdale Road, Asheville 828-255-5575 • ashevillecommunityyoga.com
3 ADI WESTERMAN (HOT YOGA ASHEVILLE) E 802 Fairview Road, #100, Asheville 828-299-7003 • hotyogaasheville.com
PLACE TO CENTER YOURSELF 1 ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY YOGA N 8 Brookdale Road, Asheville 828-255-5575 • ashevillecommunityyoga.com
PHYSICAL TRAINER 1 LUKE KIMLINGER (HARD EXERCISE WORKS) S 1636 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-575-2556 • avl.mx/2to
2 MEAGAN KOEHLER (RISE: AUTHENTIC PILATES) D 60 Biltmore Ave., Suite 2, Asheville 828-575-9500 • riseasheville.com
GYM OR PLACE TO WORK OUT 1 YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA D N S W E a x 30 Woodfin St., Asheville 828-210-9622 40 N. Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-575-2940 31 Westridge Market Place, Candler 828-575-2940 • ymcawnc.org
2 HARD EXERCISE WORKS S 1636 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-575-2556 • avl.mx/2to
3 GOLD’S GYM W 1047 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-398-1430 • goldsgym.com
Thank you again Asheville for voting us ❤
#1 ALTERNATIVE HEALING CENTER
#1 ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC
62 Clayton St, Avl NC 28801 828.575.9419 alchemyasheville.com
Kim’s
Oriental Market Thanks for voting us #1 5 Regent Park Blvd. Asheville, NC 28806 828-254-7235
JAMES COLVIN
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Holistic Therapy for Individuals & Couples
THANK YOU for your votes ASHEVILLE!
#1 Psychologist/Counselor Check out video interview & radio podcasts on website!
16 Arlington Street, Asheville, NC 28801 828-424-7941 colvin3@gmail.com • JamesCColvin.com MOUNTAINX.COM/GUIDES
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BEST OF HEALTH & WELLNESS FITNESS STUDIO WITH CLASSES 1 HARD EXERCISE WORKS S 1636 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-575-2556 • avl.mx/2to
2 YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA D N S W E a 30 Woodfin St., Asheville 828-210-9622 40 N. Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-505-3990 • ymcawnc.org
3 SOUNDBARRE S 900 Hendersonville Road, Suite 101-B, Asheville 828-279-9777 • SoundbarreAsh.com
:: 20 ever-rotating tap selections :: :: extensive bottle selection of craft beers, wines, meads, sakes, and ciders :: Mon. - Thur.: 2pm - 10pm Fri. & Sat.: Noon - Midnight Sunday: Noon - 10pm 507 Haywood Road, W. Asheville 828-575-9888
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PILATES STUDIO/ CENTER/CLASSES 1 RISE: AUTHENTIC PILATES D x 60 Biltmore Ave., Suite 2, Asheville 828-575-9500 • riseasheville.com
2 CLUB PILATES S 28 Schenck Parkway, #155, Asheville 828-318-8800 • clubpilates.com
3 CLASIQUE ACUPUNCTURE AND PILATES STUDIO D 50 McCormick Place, Asheville 828-333-5053 • studioclasique.com
MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO 1 ASHEVILLE SUN SOO MARTIAL ARTS W x 1009 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-505-4309 • martialartsasheville.com
2 BUDO MOUNTAIN MARTIAL ARTS N 640 Merrimon Ave., Suite 207, Asheville 828-280-0624 • BudoMountain.com/Camp
PLACE TO BUY SUPPLEMENTS, VITAMINS & HERBS 1 EARTH FARE W S 66 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 828-253-7656 1856 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-210-0100 • EarthFare.com
2 FRENCH BROAD FOOD CO-OP D 90 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-255-7650 • frenchbroadfood.coop
3 NATURE’S VITAMINS AND HERBS S 752 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-251-0094 • naturesvitaminsandherbs.com
#1 Acupuncturist
Liz Roseman
“Thank you for voting me #1 Acupuncturist for the fifth year. It’s a great honor!” Specializing in: Women's Health Fertility Struggles Emotional Issues Insomnia Digestive Issues Pain Sustainable Health Acupuncture 828-333-4614 • 36 Clayton St, Asheville, NC 28801
www.acupuncture-in-asheville.com liz@acupuncture-in-asheville.com
828.254.5677
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UNIQUELY ASHEVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD 1 WEST ASHEVILLE x 2 MONTFORD • montford.org
3 NORTH ASHEVILLE ACTIVIST GROUP FOR CIVIC/POLITICAL ACTION 1 INDIVISIBLE ASHEVILLE/WNC • indivisibleavl.org
2 MOUNTAINTRUE D 29 N. Market St., Suite 610, Asheville 828-258-8737 • mountaintrue.org
LOCAL ASHEVILLE ATTRACTION 1 BILTMORE ESTATE S x 1 Lodge St., Asheville 800-411-3812 • biltmore.com
2 LAZOOM TOURS D 76 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-225-6932 • lazoomtours.com
3 BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY • blueridgeparkway.org
HISTORIC/INTERESTING BUILDING
PHOTO BY EVAN ANDERSON
1 BILTMORE ESTATE S
THE ODDITORIUM: Best Place To Take Your Eccentric Friends
1 Lodge St., Asheville 800-411-3812 • biltmore.com
Uniqueness
2 GROVE ARCADE D 1 Page Ave., Asheville 828-252-7799 • grovearcade.com
3 FLATIRON BUILDING D 20 Battery Park Ave., Asheville • flatironbuilding.org
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alert! Something’s dragging us down. Xpress readers are growing more pessimistic about Asheville, with only 28 percent saying it’s getting better, according to this year’s poll — a number that dropped from 40 percent last year. Asheville’s top-four threats, according Best of WNC voters, are: tourism, gentrification, hotels and traffic. Sadly, our town has experienced corruption and police brutality of late. Sadder still, neither appears to be all that unique to Asheville. But, hey, our villains certainly are. While Carl Mumpower has earned the top spot with aplomb for the last four years (Congrats, buddy!), newcomers Wanda Greene and Christopher
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Hickman are both actually in court (villainous gift cards for all!). What’s to be done? First, and rather troubling, Best of WNC voters were far less forthcoming with solutions than complaints (more than four times, to be exact). But what the visionaries said most often was that we need more affordable housing. Another option, supported by thousands of Xpress readers, is to volunteer at our local nonprofits (47 percent of those taking this year’s Xpress reader survey told us they had volunteered at a nonprofit in the past month). But our town needs an array of unique tactics. In the morale-booster department, voters suggested that you
affix a “Keep Asheville Weird” sign to your car (Best Bumper Sticker or Slogan, for eight years running); book a ride on LaZoom Tours (Local Tour); and head over to The Odditorium, which earned its top rank for the first time (Place To Take Your Eccentric Friends), knocking off last year’s winner, Downtown, which didn’t even place third this year. Or maybe remember to stop and smell the roses every now and then, whether they come from the Botanical Garden (Place To Connect With Nature), from Flora (Florist), during a visit to the Biltmore Estate (Historic/Interesting Building) or one of Asheville’s plethora of unique sites and smells. —Thomas Calder X
We are grateful for your votes! We are Honored to be #1! Thank you for helping us sort over 1 million TONS of solid waste since 2009!
EATNEO.com West Asheville
1341 Parkwood Rd.
828-772-9602
East Asheville
4 South Tunnel Rd. #750
828-772-9619
Use this ad for buy one get one FREE or 20.00 off any catering!
Biltmore Park
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We love you Asheville! Thank you for voting us #1 Diner/Home-Style #1 Local-Food Emphasis and for our 6 other wins! North 371 Merrimon Ave (828) 232-4340
West 219 Amboy Rd (828) 793-0031
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ESTHER MANHEIMER: Best Local Politician LOCAL FUNDRAISING EVENT 1 BLUE JEAN BALL (MANNA FOODBANK) 828-299-3663 • events.mannafoodbank.org
1 DINING OUT FOR LIFE (WNCAP)
828-252-7489 • diningoutforlife.com/asheville
BUMPER STICKER OR SLOGAN ABOUT ASHEVILLE 1 KEEP ASHEVILLE WEIRD x 2 CESSPOOL OF SIN 3 ASHEVILLE CAT WEIRDOS HOLIDAY EVENT 1 ASHEVILLE HOLIDAY PARADE D • ashevilledowntown.org/holidays
2 WINTER LIGHTS AT THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM W 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville 828-665-2492 • ncarboretum.org
3 CHRISTMAS AT BILTMORE ESTATE S 1 Lodge St., Asheville 800-411-3812 • biltmore.com
LOCAL VILLAIN 1 CARL MUMPOWER (BUNCOMBE COUNTY GOP CHAIRMAN) x
NONPROFIT THAT IMPROVES ASHEVILLE 1 ASHEVILLE AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY S 33 Meadow Road, Asheville 828-251-5702 • ashevillehabitat.org
2 ASHEVILLE GREENWORKS W 2 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville 828-254-1776 • ashevillegreenworks.org
3 MANNA FOODBANK E 627 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 828-299-3663 • mannafoodbank.org
NONPROFIT THAT SERVES THE UNDERPRIVILEGED 1 MANNA FOODBANK E 627 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 828-299-3663 • mannafoodbank.org
2 BELOVED ASHEVILLE D 39 Grove St., Asheville 828-242-8261 • belovedasheville.com
3 ASHEVILLE BUNCOMBE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN MINISTRY W 20 Twentieth St., Asheville 828-259-5300 • abccm.org
• drmumpower.com LOCAL CITY TOUR 2 WANDA GREENE (FORMER BUNCOMBE COUNTY MANAGER) 1 LAZOOM TOURS D x 76 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 3 CHRISTOPHER HICKMAN 828-225-6932 • lazoomtours.com (FORMER APD OFFICER) 2 GRAY LINE TROLLEY TOURS OF ASHEVILLE D LOCAL POLITICIAN
1 ESTHER MANHEIMER 828-259-5600 • avl.mx/558
2 TERRY VAN DUYN
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3 HOOD HUGGERS HOOD TOURS S 21 Mardell Circle, Asheville 828-275-5305 • hoodhuggers.com
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Thank you Asheville for recommending us to host your visitors! – The Windsor team
announce your win with an official
PHOTO BY ABLE ALLEN
BOTANICAL GARDENS: Best Place to Connect With Nature Within Asheville City Limits
AWARD PLAQUE
PLACE TO CONNECT WITH NATURE WITHIN ASHEVILLE CITY LIMITS
8.5” x 11”
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1 BOTANICAL GARDENS N
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2 WNC NATURE CENTER E
75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville 828-259-8080 • wncnaturecenter.com
3 BEAVER LAKE N
1100 Merrimon Ave., Asheville
PLACE TO GET MARRIED 1 BILTMORE ESTATE S x 1 Lodge St., Asheville 800-411-3812 • biltmore.com
2 THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM W 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville 828-665-2492 • ncarboretum.org
3 HAIKU I DO S
26 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-412-3939 • haikuido.com
PLACE TO TAKE YOUR ECCENTRIC FRIENDS 1 THE ODDITORIUM W
1045 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9299 • ashevilleodditorium.com
2 DRUM CIRCLE AT PRITCHARD PARK D 67 Patton Ave., Asheville • avl.mx/559
3 LAZOOM TOUR D
76 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-225-6932 • lazoomtours.com
HOTEL 1 OMNI GROVE PARK INN N x 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 800-438-5800 • omnigroveparkinn.com
2 ALOFT ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN D 51 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-232-2838 • aloftashevilledowntown.com
3 GRAND BOHEMIAN HOTEL S
11 Boston Way, Asheville 828-505-2949 • bohemianhotelasheville.com
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B&B OR SMALL BOUTIQUE HOTEL 1 THE WINDSOR BOUTIQUE HOTEL D 36 Broadway, Asheville 844-494-6376 • windsorasheville.com
2 PRINCESS ANNE HOTEL N 301 E. Chestnut St., Asheville 828-258-0986 • princessannehotel.com
BEST THING TO HAPPEN TO ASHEVILLE IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS 1 INDICTMENT OF WANDA GREENE WORST THING TO HAPPEN TO ASHEVILLE IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS 1 POLICE BRUTALITY 2 MORE HOTELS 3 INCREASE IN TRAFFIC BIGGEST THREAT TO ASHEVILLE’S UNIQUENESS 1 HOTELS 2 TOURISM 3 BIG-BOX/CHAIN STORES & RESTAURANTS BIGGEST OPPORTUNITY FOR ASHEVILLE’S UNIQUENESS 1 THE LOCAL ECONOMY MOVEMENT 2 SUPPORTING THE ARTS SCENE 3 AFFORDABLE HOUSING BEST STREET FOR A STROLL 1 LEXINGTON AVENUE 2 WALL STREET 3 HAYWOOD ROAD (WEST ASHEVILLE)
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FREE ! EVENT
Presents
August 16th 5-9pm at
BEST OF UNIQUELY ASHEVILLE THING DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE NEEDS 1 PARKING, ESPECIALLY MORE AFFORDABLE OR FREE PARKING 2 AFFORDABLE HOUSING 2 BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE
THING WEST ASHEVILLE NEEDS 1 PARKING 3 AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Goodies: The Hop • French Broad Chocolate Lounge • Buchi & More Special Guests: LAZOOM • local nonprofits • many more!
THING SOUTH ASHEVILLE NEEDS 1 TRAFFIC CONTROL 2 AFFORDABLE HOUSING 3 BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE 3 SIDEWALKS
1 MORE RESTAURANT OPTIONS 2 SIDEWALKS 3 AFFORDABLE HOUSING THING THE RIVER ARTS DISTRICT NEEDS
2 BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE
Live Music: Spaceman Jones & the Motherships Lyric • Peggy Ratusz • DJ Kipper
1 MORE RESTAURANT OPTIONS 2 AFFORDABLE HOUSING 2 BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE 3 SIDEWALKS 3 BETTER TRAFFIC FLOW THING EAST ASHEVILLE NEEDS
3 GREEN SPACE
Featuring
THING NORTH ASHEVILLE NEEDS
1 MORE RESTAURANT OPTIONS 2 AFFORDABLE HOUSING 3 SIDEWALKS PROJECT YOU’D LIKE TO SEE GOVERNMENT DO 1 AFFORDABLE HOUSING 2 BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE 2 SIDEWALKS 3 GREENWAYS
12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Asheville, NC
60 Biltmore Avenue 828-252-4426 88 Charlotte Street 828-254-4289
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stradaasheville.com 27 Broadway, Downtown AVL
Thank you, Asheville!
1 st Place Pub Grub 1 st Place Neighborhood Bar - West 10:30am-2am, 7 days a week• Food 10:30am–1am (Brunch, Lunch & Dinner) 777 Haywood Road Asheville • www.westvillepub.com • 225-WPUB
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SMALL TOWNS
Burnsville BREAKFAST RESTAURANT 1 APPALACHIAN JAVA & CAFE 8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 • appalachianjavaburnsville.com
2 PIG & GRITS 620 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-536-0010 • pigandgrits.com
LUNCH RESTAURANT 1 APPALACHIAN JAVA & CAFE 8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 • appalachianjavaburnsville.com
2 PIG & GRITS 620 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-536-0010 • pigandgrits.com
PHOTO COURTESY OF APPALACHIAN JAVA & CAFE
DINNER RESTAURANT 1 APPALACHIAN JAVA & CAFE 8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 • appalachianjavaburnsville.com
2 SNAP DRAGON BAR & GRILL 107 Town Square, Burnsville 828-682-3946 • garden-deli.com
COFFEE & SWEETS 1 APPALACHIAN JAVA & CAFE 8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 • appalachianjavaburnsville.com
2 RESCUE DOG CAFE 240 E. Main St., Burnsville 828-536-5173
Icon Key x HALL OF FAME (Winner four years or more in a row)
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APPALACHIAN JAVA & CAFE: Best Breakfast Restaurant, Lunch Restaurant, Dinner Restaurant, Business That Best Represents The Spirit Of Burnsville, Coffee & Sweets (all in Burnsville)
Beyond
the hustle and bustle of WNC’s biggest city, with its sidewalks packed with tourists and roads clogged with traffic, the Best of WNC spirit is thriving and evolving. It can be found simply by taking the region’s outstanding roads less traveled, although you’ll find plenty of tourists and visitors there, too. Visitation to the regions around Asheville is booming, from daytrippers to overnighters, and it’s keeping WNC’s towns fairly buzzing with activity. The creative, industrious movers and shakers of towns like Burnsville, Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Brevard, Cullowhee and Sylva haven’t been idle. According to Visit NC, the state’s tourism development wing, of the 14 million “person-trips” to the 23 westernmost counties in 2016, 91
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percent came to the mountain region for pleasure. And visitors must be enjoying themselves because in 2016 (the most recent figures available), 65 percent of them visited three or more times in the three years prior; only 11 percent were first-time visitors. Top activities included shopping, rural sightseeing, visiting friends and relatives, seeing historic sites, fine dining and hiking. There is so much to enjoy in WNC’s small towns that it can be tough to know where to start. So, herewith, we offer some key starting points. In the following pages are the combined views of people who know their towns best. Some of their favorite things may surprise you. Some brand-new winners have emerged in this year’s results. In Burnsville, every first-place winner
changed from last year. And in the three other towns being covered this week, you’ll find new winners in the categories for Art Gallery, Breakfast Restaurant, Coffee & Sweets, Business That Best Represents The Spirit Of Your Town, and Retail Store. While you’re perusing the listings, check out the winners of the three new regional categories this year: Local Cause To Support, Local Place To Enjoy The Outdoors and Local Bar/ Brewery/Watering Hole. And last, please welcome this year’s new Hall of Fame winners: Flat Rock Playhouse (Music/Entertainment Venue-Hendersonville & Flat Rock) and The Coffee Shop (Breakfast Restaurant-Sylva & Cullowhee). — Able Allen X
The Square rooT
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BURNSVILLE, NC
5pm-9pm $ 25
INFO & TICKETS AT HOMEPLACEBEER.COM AND THE TAPROOM ( 8 2 8 ) 536-5147
Much obliged to everyone who voted for Homeplace! Come see us at No Place Like Homeplace Beer Fest on September 29th in Burnsville, just 40 minutes north of Asheville. Info on our website www.homeplacebeer.com. BREWERIES
ARCHETYPE BREWING, FONTA FLORA BREWERY, MICA TOWN BREWING CO., HILLMAN BEER, HI-WIRE BREWING, ZILLICOAH BEER CO., GINGER’S REVENGE, HABITAT BREWING CO., CATAWBA BREWERY, MAD CO. BREW HOUSE, TURGUA BREWING CO., ELUVIUM BREWERY, BLUE GHOST BREWERY
Brevard First Place - Lunch Restaurant First Place - Dinner Restaurant
MUSIC
NICK GONNERING CHRISTY LYNN BAND MOMMA MOLASSES
FOOD
HOG HOLLOW PIZZA STACKHOUSE RAD DAWGZ YE OLDE COUNTRY STORE
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BEST OF SMALL TOWNS LOCAL BAR/BREWERY/ WATERING HOLE
BUSINESS THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF YOUR TOWN
1 HOMEPLACE BEER CO.
6 S. Main St., Area C, Burnsville 828-536-5147 • homeplacebeer.com
Burnsville
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Hot Springs
1 APPALACHIAN JAVA & CAFE
25
8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 • appalachianjavaburnsville.com
Mars Hill
Marshall
CULTURAL OR ARTS EVENT
6 S. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-7209 • burnsvilletowncenter.com
Weaverville
1 TOE RIVER STUDIO TOUR
ART GALLERY
19E 19
Woodfin
828-682-7215 • toeriverarts.org
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1 TOE RIVER ARTS COUNCIL GALLERY 102 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-7215 • toeriverarts.org
1 SOMETHING SPECIAL GIFT SHOP 12 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-9101 • avl.mx/55a
Swannanoa
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Waynesville
1 MT. MITCHELL STATE PARK
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~ 8 West Main Street, Burnsville, NC 28714 828-682-0120 www.appalachianjavaburnsville.com
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Brevard BREAKFAST RESTAURANT 1 SUNRISE CAFE x
273 N. Broad St., Brevard 828-884-3331 • the-sunrise-cafe.com
2 CEDAR MOUNTAIN CAFE 10667 Greenville Highway, Cedar Mountain 828-884-5272 • cedarmountaincafe.com
“Proudly supporting your coffee habit since 1999.”
LUNCH RESTAURANT
1 THE SQUARE ROOT RESTAURANT x 33 Times Arcade Alley, Brevard 828-884-6171 • squarerootrestaurant.com
221 W. STATE STREET BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 828.669.0999
2 MAYBERRY’S 30 W. Main St., Brevard 828-862-8646 • mayberrys.co
PHOTO BY SEYL PARK
3 MAGPIE MEAT &THREE 170 King St., Brevard 828-877-3773 • magpiemeatandthree.com
DINNER RESTAURANT 1 THE SQUARE ROOT RESTAURANT x 33 Times Arcade Alley, Brevard 828-884-6171 • squarerootrestaurant.com
2 MARCO TRATTORIA 204 W. Main St., Brevard 828-883-4841 • marcotrattoria.com
3 MAGPIE MEAT & THREE 170 King St., Brevard 828-877-3773 • magpiemeatandthree.com
COFFEE & SWEETS 1 BRACKEN MOUNTAIN BAKERY 42. S. Broad St., Brevard 828-883-4034 • brackenmountainbakery.weebly.com
2 APPALACHIAN COFFEE CO. 135 E. French Broad St., Brevard 828-884-8132 • appalachiancoffeecompany.com
2 BLUE RIDGE BAKERY 86 W. Main St., Brevard 828-883-8444 • blueridgebakery.com
2 DOLLY’S DAIRY BAR 128 Pisgah Highway, Pisgah Forest 828-862-6610
THE WHITE SQUIRREL FESTIVAL: Best Cultural Or Arts Event in Brevard
LOCAL BAR/BREWERY/ WATERING HOLE 1 OSKAR BLUES BREWERY
342 Mountain Industrial Drive, Brevard 828-883-2337 • oskarblues.com
2 BREVARD BREWING CO.
63 E. Main St., Brevard 828-885-2101 • brevard-brewing.com
3 ECUSTA BREWING
49 Pisgah Highway, Suite 3, Pisgah Forest 828-966-2337
MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT VENUE 1 BREVARD MUSIC CENTER x 349 Andante Lane, Brevard 828-862-2100 • brevardmusic.org
2 PHOENIX AND THE FOX (CLOSED) 3 185 KING STREET 185 King St., Brevard 828-877-1850 • 185kingst.com
RETAIL STORE 1 O.P. TAYLOR’S
16 S. Broad St., Brevard 828-883-2309 • optaylors.com
2 DD BULLWINKEL’S OUTDOORS 60 E. Main St., Brevard 828-862-4700 • ddbullwinkels.com
BUSINESS THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF YOUR TOWN 1 WHITE SQUIRREL SHOPPE 2 W. Main St., Brevard 828-877-3530 • whitesquirrelshoppe.com
2 THE HUB AND PISGAH TAVERN 11 Mama’s Place, Pisgah Forest 828-884-8670 • thehubpisgah.com
CULTURAL OR ARTS EVENT 1 THE WHITE SQUIRREL FESTIVAL Main Street, Brevard 828-884-3278 • whitesquirrelfestival.com
2 BREVARD MUSIC CENTER SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 349 Andante Lane, Brevard 828-862-2100 • brevardmusic.org
LOCAL PLACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS 1 PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST 2 DU PONT FOREST LOCAL CAUSE TO SUPPORT 1 FRIENDS FOR LIFE 405 Reid Siding Road, Lake Toxaway 828-508-2460 • friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org
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Hendersonville/ Flat Rock BREAKFAST RESTAURANT 1 HONEY AND SALT
LOCAL BAR/BREWERY/ WATERING HOLE 1 SANCTUARY BREWING CO.
2730 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock 828-676-8322 • honeyandsaltnc.com
2 HENDOUGH CHICKEN AND DONUTS 532 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville 828-595-2885 • hendough.com
147 First Ave. E., Hendersonville 828-595-9956 • sanctuarybrewco.com
2 SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BREWERY 822 Locust St., Hendersonville 828-684-1235 • sabrewery.com
3 FIRESIDE RESTAURANT
3 THE POE HOUSE
295 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville 828-697-1004 • firesidepancakeinn.com
105 First Ave. W., Hendersonville 828-696-1838 • thepoehouse.com
LUNCH RESTAURANT 1 WEST FIRST WOOD FIRED PIZZA x 101 First Ave. W., Hendersonville 828-693-1080 • Flatrockwoodfired.com
MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT VENUE 1 FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE x
2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock 828-693-0731 • flatrockplayhouse.org
2 NEVER BLUE 119 S. Main St., Hendersonville 828-693-4646 • theneverblue.com
2 SANCTUARY BREWING CO. 147 First Ave. E., Hendersonville 828-595-9956 • sanctuarybrewco.com
3 DANDELION 127 Fifth Ave. W., Hendersonville 828-595-9365 • safelightfamily.org/dandelion.htm
3 UMI INC.
3 SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BREWERY 822 Locust St., Hendersonville 828-684-1235 • sabrewery.com
633 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-698-8048 • umihendersonville.com
ART GALLERY
DINNER RESTAURANT 1 WEST FIRST WOOD FIRED PIZZA x
1 THE GALLERY AT FLAT ROCK 2702A Greenville Highway, Flat Rock 828-698-7000 • galleryflatrock.com
101 First Ave. W., Hendersonville 828-693-1080 • Flatrockwoodfired.com
RETAIL STORE 1 MAST GENERAL STORE
2 NEVER BLUE
527 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-696-1883 • mastgeneralstore.com
119 S. Main St., Hendersonville 828-693-4646 • theneverblue.com
2 DANCING BEAR TOYS
3 UMI INC.
418 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-255-8697 • dancingbeartoys.com
633 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-698-8048 • umihendersonville.com
BUSINESS THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF YOUR TOWN
COFFEE & SWEETS 1 BLACK BEAR COFFEE CO. 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-692-6333 • blackbear.coffee
1 SANCTUARY BREWING CO. 147 First Ave. E., Hendersonville 828-595-9956 • sanctuarybrewco.com
2 MCFARLAN BAKERY 309 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-693-4256 • mcfarlanbakery.com
2 MAST GENERAL STORE 527 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-696-1883 • mastgeneralstore.com
3 APPALACHIAN COFFEE CO. 1314 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville 828-595-2777 1628 Fifth Ave. W., Hendersonville 828-595-2200 • appalachiancoffeecompany.com
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SAFELIGHT: Best Local Cause to Support in Hendersonville/Flat Rock CULTURAL OR ARTS EVENT 1 NC APPLE FESTIVAL
318 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-697-4557 • ncapplefestival.org
LOCAL PLACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS
2 ART ON MAIN
1 CARL SANDBURG HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
3 FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE PLAYS
2 DUPONT STATE FOREST
306 Derby Lane, Hendersonville • avl.mx/3se 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock 828-693-0731 • flatrockplayhouse.org
3 RHYTHM & BREWS
Main Street between Caswell and Allen Streets, Hendersonville 828-233-3216 • downtownhendersonville.org/rb
1800 Little River Road, Flat Rock • nps.gov/carl
• ncforestservice.gov/contacts/dsf.htm
2 JUMP OFF ROCK 3 THE PARK AT FLAT ROCK • flatrockparkfoundation.org
CULTURAL OR HISTORICAL LANDMARK
LOCAL CAUSE TO SUPPORT
1 CARL SANDBURG HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
1 SAFELIGHT
2 FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE
2 BROTHER WOLF HENDERSON COUNTY CHAPTER
1800 Little River Road, Flat Rock 828-693-4178 • nps.gov/carl
2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock 828-693-0731 • flatrockplayhouse.org
3 OLD HENDERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
1 Historic Courthouse Square, Hendersonville • hendersoncountymuseum.com/ hchm/historic-courthouse
133 Fifth Ave. W., Hendersonville 828-693-3840 • safelightfamily.org
828-216-4731 • bwar.org/henderson
2 CONSERVING CAROLINA 847 Case St., Hendersonville 828-697-5777 • carolinamountain.org
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PHOTO BY PAGE CHRISTIE
MOTION MAKERS BICYCLE SHOP: Best Retail Store in Cullowhee/Sylva
Cullowhee / Sylva BREAKFAST RESTAURANT 1 CITY LIGHTS CAFE
3 E. Jackson St., Sylva 828-587-2233 • citylightscafe.com
1 THE COFFEE SHOP x 385 W. Main St., Sylva 828-586-2013 • avl.mx/55c
LUNCH RESTAURANT 1 MAD BATTER FOOD & FILM
617 W. Main St., Sylva 828-586-3555 • madbatterfoodfilm.com
2 LULU’S ON MAIN
612 W. Main St., Sylva 828-586-8989 • lulusonmain.com
3 CITY LIGHTS CAFE
3 E. Jackson St., Sylva 828-587-2233 • citylightscafe.com
DINNER RESTAURANT 1 LULU’S ON MAIN x
612 W. Main St., Sylva 828-586-8989 • lulusonmain.com
2 MAD BATTER FOOD & FILM 617 W. Main St., Sylva 828-586-3555 • madbatterfoodfilm.com
COFFEE & SWEETS 1 CITY LIGHTS CAFE 3 E. Jackson St., Sylva 828-587-2233 • citylightscafe.com
2 BAXLEY’S CHOCOLATES 546 W. Main St., Sylva 828-631-3379 • baxleyschocolates.com
LOCAL BAR/BREWERY/ WATERING HOLE 1 INNOVATION BREWING 414 W. Main St., Sylva 828-586-9678 • innovationbrewing.com
2 THE CUT COCKTAIL LOUNGE 610 W. Main St., Sylva 828-631-4795 • avl.mx/55d
MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT VENUE 1 MAD BATTER FOOD & FILM 617 W. Main St., Sylva 828-586-3555 • madbatterfoodfilm.com
RETAIL STORE 1 MOTION MAKERS BICYCLE SHOP 36 Allen St., Sylva 828-586-6925 • motionmakers.com
CULTURAL OR HISTORICAL LANDMARK 1 HISTORIC JACKSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND LIBRARY 401 Grindstaff Cove Road, Sylva • avl.mx/560
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