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Part Extra! Extra! Read all about who won in the heavily voted Eats and Drinks sections. This week we present the finale to the 2018 Best of WNC reader survey and shed light on our favorite things when it comes to working, playing and caring for our pets. The Best of WNC is the largest project Mountain Xpress undertakes each year, requiring several months of effort and two hefty issues to present. The Best of WNC’s intense and sustained focus —
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determining and publishing the winners in more than 400 categories — is a tribute to local initiative ... excellence … creativity … entrepreneurship ... and civic-mindedness. While the wide world beckons, the Best of WNC pulls us back, to honor, share and love what we know best: our homes, sense of place and community. If you missed Part One, be sure to grab a copy of last week’s Xpress before they completely disappear. And in September, keep an eye out for Xpress’ handy pocket guide to the Best of WNC, which presents all the year’s winners in a compact, glossy format. And when you’re out and about, watch for X-Award certificates and store-
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window decals displayed by area businesses identifying themselves as Best of WNC winners. Many thanks 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
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EATS FAVORITE RESTAURANT 1 NINE MILE N W x
233 Montford Ave., Asheville 828-505-3121 751 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9903 • ninemileasheville.com
2 CÚRATE D 13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-239-2946 • heirloomhg.com/curate
3 LIMONES D 13 Eagle St., Asheville 828-252-2327 • limonesrestaurant.com
BARBECUE 1 12 BONES SMOKEHOUSE R S x 5 Foundy St., Suite 10, Asheville 828-253-4499 3578 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-687-1395 • 12bones.com
2 LUELLA’S BAR-B-QUE N S 501 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-505-7427 Biltmore Park Town Square, 33 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 828-676-3855 • luellasbbq.com
3 MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE S N a 4 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-505-8282 • moesoriginalbbq.com
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1 WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP D R S a x 12 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-232-9191 16 Miami Circle, Arden 828-676-1859, 1 Roberts St., #101, Asheville 828-258-1660 • whiteducktacoshop.com
CÚRATE: Best Restaurant In Downtown, Best Restaurant To Take Out-Of-Towners To, Best Splurge Restaurant
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2 PAPA’S AND BEER W E 1000 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-665-9070 17 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-255-2204 • papasandbeerasheville.net
3 HOMEGROWN N W 371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-4340 • slowfoodrightquick.com
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Zagat closed out 2017 with its roundup of the 30 Most Exciting Food Cities in America, the cuisine-crazed little mountain town of Asheville breezed onto the list, along with major players like Miami, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Zagat’s write-up echoed the sentiments of Best of WNC voters, trumpeting the culinary command of Katie Button (eight-time winner as Best Chef) and the popularity of Gan Shan Station (Chinese, third-place winner). Xpress readers are dialed in to lots of local foodie excitement, as we expected. Razor-thin margins decided the top three winners in the brand-new category Local Food Festival Or Event. Mazel tov to the HardLox Jewish Food and Heritage Festival, which edged out the Asheville Food Truck Showdown and Brother Wolf’s VeganFest for the
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first place. And in another new category, chef Mike Moore’s Blind Pig Supper Club triumphed over the North Asheville Tailgate Market and Punk Wok for Best Pop-Up Dining Event. Best of WNC voting outcomes show that we’re in sync with national food trends as well. While the National Restaurant Association identified sustainable seafood as a hot trend this year, local voters are apparently ahead of that curve: The Lobster Trap, voted Best Seafood since 2005, is nationally known for its commitment to environmentally responsible sourcing, having nurtured partnerships with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch and the James Beard Foundation’s Smart Catch Program. And local enthusiasm for the trend toward choosing locally sourced and unusual cuts of meat is evident in the
Best of WNC Butcher category as well, where Charlotte Street neighborhood butcher The Chop Shop garnered its inaugural first-place award. Welcome this year’s new Hall of Fame winners: Looking Glass Creamery (Cheesemaker/Cheese Dairy), Vortex Doughnuts (Doughnuts), Nine Mile (Favorite Restaurant), Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack (Fried Chicken), Whit’s Frozen Custard (Frozen Yogurt/Custard), Plant (Healthiest Restaurant), Whole Foods Market (Hot Bar), Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian (Pasta, Service), Westville Pub (Pub Grub), Cúrate (Restaurant in Downtown), Avenue M (Restaurant in North Asheville) and White Duck Taco Shop (Restaurant In The River Arts District). — Gina Smith X
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BEST OF EATS BISCUITS 1 BISCUIT HEAD S W x
417 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-505-3449 733 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-333-5145 • biscuitheads.com
2 BOJANGLES N W E S a 99 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-252-2777 654 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-274-4735 • bojangles.com
2 TUPELO HONEY CAFÉ S D 1829 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-505-7676 12 College St., Asheville 828-255-4863 • tupelohoneycafe.com
3 SUNNY POINT CAFÉ W 626 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com
BREAKFAST 1 SUNNY POINT CAFÉ W x 626 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com
2 BISCUIT HEAD S W 417 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-505-3449 733 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-333-5145 • biscuitheads.com
3 EARLY GIRL EATERY D 8 Wall St., Asheville 828-259-9292 • earlygirleatery.com
3 OVER EASY CAFÉ N 32 Broadway, Asheville 828-236-3533 • overeasyasheville.com
BRUNCH 1 SUNNY POINT CAFÉ W x 626 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com
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BURRITO 1 NEO BURRITO W E S 1341 Parkwood Road, Asheville 828-772-9602 4 S. Tunnel Road, #750, Asheville 828-772-9619 Biltmore Park Town Square, 2 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 828-676-2066 • eatneo.com
2 MAMACITAS D 77-A Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-255-8080 • mamacitasgrill.com
3 PAPA’S & BEER W E 1000 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-665-9070 17 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-255-2204 • papasandbeerasheville.net
3 URBAN BURRITO N 640 Merrimon Ave., Suite 203, Asheville 828-251-1921 • urbanburrito.com
CATERING COMPANY 1 THE RED RADISH E a 404 E. State St., Black Mountain 828-669-5100 • redradish.com
2 67 BILTMORE DOWNTOWN EATERY & CATERING D 67 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-252-1500 • 67biltmore.com
3 CELINE & COMPANY CATERING D 49 Broadway, Asheville 828-254-9902 • celineandcompany.com
CHEESEMAKER/CHEESE DAIRY 1 LOOKING GLASS CREAMERY E a x 57 Noble Road, Fairview 828-458-4715 • ashevillecheese.com
2 THREE GRACES DAIRY N a 335 Milky Way, Marshall 828-656-2195 • 3gracesdairy.com
3 SPINNING SPIDER CREAMERY N a 4717 East Fork Road, Marshall 828-206-5509 • spinningspidercreamery.com
2 AVENUE M N 791 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-350-8181 • avenuemavl.com
3 BISCUIT HEAD S W 417 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-505-3449 • biscuitheads.com
BURGER 1 FARM BURGER D S x
10 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-348-8540 1831 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-575-2393 • farmburger.net
2 RANKIN VAULT COCKTAIL LOUNGE D 7 Rankin Ave., Asheville 828-254-4993 • rankinvault.com
3 JUICY LUCY’S BURGER BAR AND GRILL S 620 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-277-0355 • juicylucysburgerbarandgrill.com
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CHEF 1 KATIE BUTTON (CÚRATE AND NIGHTBELL) D x 13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-239-2946 32 S. Lexington, Asheville 828-575-0375 • heirloomhg.com
2 ANTHONY CERRATO (STRADA ITALIANO) D 27 Broadway, Asheville 828-348-8448 • stradaasheville.com
2 JOE SCULLY (CHESTNUT AND CORNER KITCHEN) D 48 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-575-2667 3 Boston Way, Asheville 828-274-2439 • chestnutasheville.com
3 STEVEN GOFF (AUX BAR) D 68 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-575-2723 • auxbar.com
DINER/HOME-STYLE 1 HOMEGROWN N W x
371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-4340 219 Amboy Road, Asheville 828-793-0031 • slowfoodrightquick.com
2 TASTEE DINER W 575 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-412-5566 • tasteedinernc.com
3 FIVE POINTS RESTAURANT N 258 Broadway, Asheville 828-252-8030
DOUGHNUTS 1 VORTEX DOUGHNUTS D x 32 Banks Ave., Suite 106, Asheville 828-552-3010 • vortexdoughnuts.com
2 HOLE DOUGHNUTS W 168 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-774-5667 • hole-doughnuts.com
3 DUCK DONUTS N 182 Merrimon Ave., #2, Asheville 828-575-2177 • duckdonuts.com
FOOD TRUCK 1 EL KIMCHI x
828-551-6775 • avl.mx/4v3
2 MELT YOUR HEART 828-989-6749 • avl.mx/3uo
3 GYPSY QUEEN CUISINE 828-575-2758 • gypsyqueencuisine.com
FRENCH FRIES 1 BOUCHON D x
62 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-350-1140 • ashevillebouchon.com
2 FARM BURGER D S 10 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-348-8540 1831 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-575-2393 • farmburger.net
3 FIVE GUYS BURGER AND FRIES N S 128 Merrimon Ave., #60, Asheville 828-210-2800 • fiveguys.com
FRIED CHICKEN 1 ROCKY’S HOT CHICKEN SHACK W S x 1455 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-575-2260 3749 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-676-3222 • rockyshotchickenshack.com
2 HOMEGROWN N W 371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-4340 219 Amboy Road, Asheville 828-793-0031 • slowfoodrightquick.com
3 KING DADDY’S CHICKEN & WAFFLE W 444 Haywood Road, Suite 101, Asheville 828-785-1690 • ashevillekingdaddy.com
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
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We Love You, Asheville! Thank you for voting us the Best for 7 years in a row! Come get the same great food at our Restaurant! Deli - Market - Food Truck - Catering 807 Patton Avenue • 575-2758 www.gypsyqueencuisine.com
Thanks for voting us one of your favorite local foods!
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LAUGHING SEED CAFÉ: Best Vegetarian, Best Salad
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GREEN/SUSTAINABILITYFRIENDLY RESTAURANT 1 GREEN SAGE CAFÉ S W D x 1800 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-785-1780 70 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 828-785-1780 5 Broadway, Asheville 828-252-4450 • greensagecafe.com
2 HOMEGROWN N W
371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-4340 219 Amboy Road, Asheville 828-793-0031 • slowfoodrightquick.com
3 PLANT N
165 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-258-7500 • plantisfood.com
HEALTHIEST RESTAURANT 1 PLANT N x
165 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-258-7500 • plantisfood.com
2 LAUGHING SEED CAFÉ D 40 Wall St., Asheville 828-252-3445 • laughingseed.com
3 GREEN SAGE CAFÉ S W D 1800 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-785-1780 • greensagecafe.com
HOT BAR 1 WHOLE FOODS MARKET E x 4 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-239-9604 • wholefoodsmarket.com
2 EARTH FARE W S
66 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 828-253-7656 1856 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-210-0100 • EarthFare.com
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1409 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-670-5954 • avl.mx/57f
1 THE HOT DOG KING S W E a 1487 Charlotte Highway, Fairview 828-628-1036 2299 Smokey Park Highway, Candler 828-670-1199 2690 US-70, Swannanoa 828-581-0288 • thehotdogkingfairview.com
2 HOT DOG WORLD S a 226 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville 828-697-0374 • hotdogworld.net
3 FOOTHILLS W E a 107 Black Mountain Ave., Black Mountain 828-606-9372 • foothillslocalmeats.com
KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT 1 ASHEVILLE PIZZA & BREWING CO. N D S x
675 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-254-1281 77 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-255-4077 1850 Hendersonville Road, Suite A, Asheville 828-277-5775 • ashevillebrewing.com
2 VINNIE’S NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN N 641 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-1077 • vinniesitalian.com
3 CREEKSIDE TAPHOUSE E
3 MELA INDIAN RESTAURANT D
3 SUNNY POINT CAFÉ W
70 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-225-8880 • melaasheville.com
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70 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-254-5440 • wholefoodsmarket.com
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8 Beverly Road, Asheville 828-575-2880 • creeksidetaphouse.com
626 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com
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LATE-NIGHT RESTAURANT 1 RANKIN VAULT COCKTAIL LOUNGE D 7 Rankin Ave., Asheville 828-254-4993 • rankinvault.com
2 ROSETTA’S KITCHEN D
116 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-232-0738 • rosettaskitchen.com
2 WAFFLE HOUSE E W S N a 171 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-258-0348 210 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville 828-665-1500 • wafflehouse.com
3 MOJO KITCHEN & LOUNGE D 55 College St., Asheville 828-255-7767 72 Weaverville Road, Asheville 828-505-3542 • mojokitchen.biz
LOCAL-FOOD EMPHASIS 1 HOMEGROWN N W x
371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-4340 219 Amboy Road, Asheville 828-793-0031 • slowfoodrightquick.com
2 SUNNY POINT CAFÉ W
626 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com
3 RHUBARB D
7 SW Pack Square, Asheville 828-785-1503 • rhubarbasheville.com
LUNCH RESTAURANT
Asheville Poverty Initiative
1 WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP D R S a 12 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-232-9191 1 Roberts St. #101, Asheville 828-676-1859 16 Miami Circle, Arden 828-258-1660 • whiteducktacoshop.com
2 MELA INDIAN RESTAURANT D 70 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-225-8880 • melaasheville.com
3 NINE MILE N W
233 Montford Ave., Asheville 828-505-3121 • ninemileasheville.com
BUSINESS LUNCH 1 CHESTNUT D x • Building Community • Rescuing Food
2 CORNER KITCHEN S
3 Boston Way, Asheville 828-274-2439 • thecornerkitchen.com
• Reducing Fear • Bearing Witness to the Abundance • 100+ fed each day Join us Mon.-Fri. 11:00am-1pm in Kairos West Community Center at the corner of Haywood and State St, West Asheville
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3 PACK’S TAVERN D
20 S. Spruce St., Asheville 828-225-6944 • packstavern.com
OUTDOOR DINING 1 UNIVERSAL JOINT W
784 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-7262 • ujasheville.com
2 MELLOW MUSHROOM D
Check us out at
@12BasketsCafe
48 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-575-2667 • chestnutasheville.com
50 Broadway, Asheville 828-236-9800 • mellowmushroom.com
3 SMOKY PARK SUPPER CLUB R 350 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-350-0315 • smokypark.com
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RANKIN VAULT COCKTAIL LOUNGE: Best Late-Night Restaurant PASTA
PUB GRUB
1 VINNIE’S NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN N x 1 WESTVILLE PUB W x 641 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-1077 • vinniesitalian.com
2 NINE MILE N W 233 Montford Ave., Asheville 828-505-3121 751 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9903 • ninemileasheville.com
3 STRADA ITALIANO D 27 Broadway, Asheville 828-348-8448 • stradaasheville.com
PEOPLE-WATCHING RESTAURANT 1 MELLOW MUSHROOM D x 50 Broadway, Asheville 828-236-9800 • mellowmushroom.com
2 WICKED WEED BREWING S 91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-575-9599 • wickedweedbrewing.com
3 CARMEL’S KITCHEN AND BAR D Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave. Suite 129, Asheville 828-252-8730 • carmelsofasheville.com
PIZZA 1 ASHEVILLE PIZZA & BREWING CO. N D S x
675 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-254-1281 77 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-255-4077 1850 Hendersonville Road, Suite A, Asheville 828-277-5775 • ashevillebrewing.com
2 828 FAMILY PIZZERIA N S 946 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-285-0709 1854 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-277-0004 • marcos-pizzeria.com
3 FAVILLA’S NEW YORK PIZZA W 1093 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-225-3032 • favillasnypizza.com
777 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-225-9782 • westvillepub.com
2 JACK OF THE WOOD D 95 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-252-3445 • jackofthewood.com
3 PACK’S TAVERN D 20 S. Spruce St., Asheville 828-225-6944 • packstavern.com
QUICK MEAL 1 WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP D R S a x 12 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-232-9191 16 Miami Circle, Arden 828-676-1859 1 Roberts St., #101, Asheville 828-258-1660 • whiteducktacoshop.com
2 TACO TEMPLE N 132 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-255-8098 • mamacitastacotemple.com
3 BABA NAHM D Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave., #139, Asheville 828-575-2075 • babanahm.com
3 MAMACITA’S D 77-A Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-255-8080 • mamacitasgrill.com
RIBS 1 12 BONES SMOKEHOUSE R S x 5 Foundy St., Suite 10Asheville 828-253-4499 3578 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-687-1395 • 12bones.com
2 MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE S N 4 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-505-8282 72 Weaverville Road, Asheville 828-505-3542 • moesoriginalbbq.com
3 LUELLA’S BAR-B-QUE N 501 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-505-7427 • luellasbbq.com
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
Thank You
Asheville!
Asheville Location 5 Foundy Street in the River Arts District Mon-Fri 11am-4pm
253-4499
Best BBQ in WNC 13 Years in a Row!
3578 Sweeten Creek Rd. Near BB Barns Nursery Tues-Sat 11am-4pm
www.12bones.com
Carry Out 4-6pm at Both Locations
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BEST OF EATS RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN 1 CÚRATE D x
751 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9903 Additional location at: 233 Montford Ave. 828-505-3121 • ninemileasheville.com
2 LIMONES D 13 Eagle St., Asheville 828-252-2327 • limonesrestaurant.com
2 SUNNY POINT CAFÉ W
3 CHESTNUT D
626 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com
48 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-575-2667 • chestnutasheville.com
3 THE ADMIRAL W
RESTAURANT IN THE RIVER ARTS DISTRICT 1 WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP R D S a x 1 Roberts St., #101, Asheville 828-258-1660 Additional locations at: 12 Biltmore Ave., Asheville; 16 828-232-9191 Miami Circle, Arden 828-676-1859 • whiteducktacoshop.com
2 12 BONES SMOKEHOUSE R S 5 Foundy St., Suite 10, Asheville 828-253-4499 Additional location at: 3578 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-687-1395 • 12bones.com
37 Paynes Way, #007, Asheville 828-575-9443 • thebullandbeggar.com
RESTAURANT IN WEST ASHEVILLE 1 NINE MILE W N
13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-239-2946 • heirloomhg.com/curate
3 BULL AND BEGGAR R
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400 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-2541 • theadmiralasheville.com
RESTAURANT IN NORTH ASHEVILLE 1 AVENUE M N x
791 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-350-8181 • avenuemavl.com
2 AMBROZIA BAR & BISTRO N 1020 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-350-3033 • ambrozia-avl.com
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WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP: Best Lunch Restaurant, Best Restaurant In The River Arts District, Best Taco, Best Value, Best Quick Meal
2 VINNIE’S NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN N 641 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-1077 • vinniesitalian.com
3 HOMEGROWN N W 371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-4340 • slowfoodrightquick.com
RESTAURANT IN EAST ASHEVILLE 1 COPPER CROWN E
1011 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-505-7531 • coppercrownavl.com
2 EAST VILLAGE GRILLE E
1177 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-299-3743 • eastvillagegrille.com
3 FILO/POST 70 E
1155 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-298-9777 • filopastries.com
RESTAURANT IN SOUTH ASHEVILLE 1 WILD GINGER NOODLE BAR S
1950 Hendersonville Road, Suite 12, Asheville 828-676-2311 • wildgingernoodle.com
2 TUPELO HONEY CAFÉ S D
1829 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-505-7676 Additional location at: 12 College St., Asheville 828-255-4863 • tupelohoneycafe.com
3 131 MAIN RESTAURANT S
Biltmore Park Town Square, 308 Thetford St., Asheville 828-651-0131 • 131-main.com
3 ROCKY’S HOT CHICKEN SHACK S W 3749 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-676-3222 • rockyshotchickenshack.com
RESTAURANT TO TAKE OUT-OF-TOWNERS TO 1 CÚRATE D
13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-239-2946 • heirloomhg.com/curate
2 NINE MILE N W
233 Montford Ave., Asheville 828-505-3121 751 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9903 • ninemileasheville.com
3 12 BONES SMOKEHOUSE R S 5 Foundy St., Suite 10, Asheville 828-253-4499 3578 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-687-1395 • 12bones.com
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NEW RESTAURANT (OPENED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS) 1 BIMBERIBON W 697 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-0328 • bimberibon.com/menus/food-menu
2 JARGON W 715 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-785-1761 • jargonrestaurant.com
3 VIVIAN R 348 Depot St., Asheville 828-225-3497 • vivianavl.com
RESTAURANT STILL NEEDED IN ASHEVILLE 1 CHINESE x 2 VIETNAMESE 3 NY-STYLE DELI RESTAURANT THAT GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY 1 ROSETTA’S KITCHEN D 116 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-232-0738 • rosettaskitchen.com
2 CORNER KITCHEN / CHESTNUT S D 3 Boston Way, Asheville 828-274-2439 48 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-557-2667 • thecornerkitchen.com
3 SUNNY POINT CAFÉ W 626 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com
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BEST OF EATS RESTAURANT THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF ASHEVILLE 1 SUNNY POINT CAFÉ W
626 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com
SEAFOOD 1 THE LOBSTER TRAP D x 35 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-350-0505 • thelobstertrap.biz
2 BONEFISH GRILL E 105-C River Hills Road, Asheville 828-298-6530 • bonefishgrill.com
2 ROSETTA’S KITCHEN D
116 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-232-0738 • rosettaskitchen.com
2 OYSTER HOUSE BREWING CO. W
3 HOMEGROWN N W
625 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9370 • oysterhousebeers.com
371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-4340 • slowfoodrightquick.com
3 HARBOR INN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT W
ROMANTIC DINING
880 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-665-9940 • harborinnseafood.com
1 ZAMBRA D x
85 W. Walnut St., Asheville 828-232-1060 • zambratapas.com
2 BOUCHON D
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THE LOBSTER TRAP: Best Seafood
SERVICE
62 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-350-1140 • ashevillebouchon.com
1 VINNIE’S NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN N x 641 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-1077 • vinniesitalian.com
3 CÚRATE D
13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-239-2946 • heirloomhg.com/curate
2 CÚRATE D
RESTAURANT WINE LIST 1 ZAMBRA D x
13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-239-2946 • heirloomhg.com/curate
3 CHESTNUT D
85 W. Walnut St., Asheville 828-232-1060 • zambratapas.com
48 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-575-2667 • chestnutasheville.com
2 CÚRATE D
13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-239-2946 • heirloomhg.com/curate
SOUTHERN
3 VINNIE’S NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN N 641 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-1077 • vinniesitalian.com
SALAD 1 LAUGHING SEED CAFÉ D x 40 Wall St., Asheville 828-252-3445 • laughingseed.com
2 AVENUE M N
791 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-350-8181 • avenuemavl.com
3 NINE MILE N W
233 Montford Ave., Asheville 828-505-3121 • ninemileasheville.com
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1 TUPELO HONEY CAFÉ S D x 1829 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-505-7676 12 College St., Asheville 828-255-4863 • tupelohoneycafe.com
2 HOMEGROWN N W 371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-4340 219 Amboy Road, Asheville 828-793-0031 • slowfoodrightquick.com
3 MOOSE CAFÉ W 570 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-255-0920 • eatatthemoosecafe.com
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SPECIAL DIET OPTIONS (GLUTEN-FREE, LACTOSE-FREE, ETC.) 1 POSANA D x
1 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-505-3969 • posanarestaurant.com
2 BIMBERIBON W 697 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-0328 • bimberibon.com/menus/food-menu
3 LAUGHING SEED CAFÉD 40 Wall St., Asheville 828-252-3445 • laughingseed.com
SPLURGE RESTAURANT 1 CÚRATE D x
13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-239-2946 • heirloomhg.com/curate
2 THE ADMIRAL W 400 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-2541 • theadmiralasheville.com
3 LIMONES D 13 Eagle St., Asheville 828-252-2327 • limonesrestaurant.com
SUB SHOP/DELI/SANDWICHES 1 JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS E N W S a 1341 Parkwood Road, Asheville 828-271-4612 104 River Hills Road, Asheville, 828-298-6453 1816 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-277-1514 • jerseymikes.com
2 ASHEVILLE SANDWICH CO. W
794 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-0110 • avlsandwichco.business.site
3 ROMAN’S DELI D
75-A Haywood St., Asheville 828-505-1552 • romanstakeout.com
TACO 1 WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP D R S a x 12 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-232-9191 16 Miami Circle, Arden, 828-676-1859 1 Roberts St. #101, Asheville 828-258-1660 • whiteducktacoshop.com
2 TACO TEMPLE N
132 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-255-8098 • mamacitastacotemple.com
3 TACO BILLY W
201 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-0088 • tacobillyasheville.com
Thank You!
Helping Asheville Eat & Drink Local Since 2008
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FOR VOTING US AS YOUR #1 AGAIN
Big hugs from the Avenue M family ! Thanks to the neighborhood for an amazing 8 years !
THANKS FOR VOTING US #1 RESTAURANT IN EAST ASHEVILLE FOR THE 3RD YEAR IN A ROW! 1011 Tunnel Rd, Asheville NC 28805 Home Trust Bank Plaza • 828.505.7531
Featuring locally raised meats and fresh produce CATEGORY WIN: Sub Shop Deli - Sandwiches 75A Haywood St. Asheville, 28801 828-505-1552
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Restaurant (NORTH AVL) Neighborhood Bar (NORTH AVL) Pet Friendly Restaurant Brunch Salads
Eat. Drink. Gather. In the heart of North Asheville 791 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804 828-350-8181 • avenuemavl.com Wed-Thurs 5pm-9:30pm • Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm Lite Fare 2pm-5pm • Dinner 5pm-9pm MOUNTAINX.COM/GUIDES
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Celebrating our 13th anniversary!
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
APOLLO FLAME - Hall of Fame Winner -
Voted best greek restaurant 21 straight years!
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LITTLE BEE THAI: Best Thai TAKE-OUT 1 AVL TACOS & TAPS N 705 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-7377 • avltaco.com
2 ROCKY’S HOT CHICKEN SHACK W S 1455 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-575-2260 3749 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-676-3222 • rockyshotchickenshack.com
3 LITTLE BEE THAI D
45 S. French Broad Ave., Suite 190, Asheville 828-239-8808 • littlebeethai.com
VEGETARIAN 1 LAUGHING SEED CAFÉ D 40 Wall St., Asheville 828-252-3445 • laughingseed.com
GREEK 1 APOLLO FLAME BISTRO S W x 485 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-274-3582 1025 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-665-0080 • apolloflamebistro.net
2 TWISTED LAUREL D N a 130 College St., Asheville 828-552-3240 10-A S. Main St., Weaverville 828-645-2700 • twistedlaurel.com
3 S&W ARTISANAL EATERY / THE MEZ D 56 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-575-9551 • swartisanal.com
INDIAN
2 PLANT N
165 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-258-7500 • plantisfood.com
3 ROSETTA’S KITCHEN D
116 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-232-0738 • rosettaskitchen.com
CHINESE We’d like to thank current and future customers for all of your support. Come try the best! Thanks, Jimmy & daniel
1 RED GINGER DIMSUM & TAPAS D 82 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-505-8688 • redgingerasheville.com
2 ORIENTAL PAVILION W
48 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 828-236-3839 • orientalpavilion.com
3 GAN SHAN STATION N W
143 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-774-5280 • ganshanstation.com
Best Quality, Best Prices, Best Food, Best Service
HOURS: 10:30 AM - 10 PM MONDAY THRU SATURDAY 274-3582 / 485 Hendersonville Rd In the Forest Edge Shopping Ctr
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EUROPEAN 1 BOUCHON D x
62 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-350-1140 • ashevillebouchon.com
2 CÚRATE D
13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-239-2946 • heirloomhg.com/curate
1 MELA INDIAN RESTAURANT D x 70 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-225-8880 • melaasheville.com
2 CHAI PANI D 22 Battery Park Ave., Asheville 828-254-4003 • chaipaniasheville.com
3 INDIA GARDEN E 80 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-298-5001 • indiagardenonline.com
ITALIAN 1 VINNIE’S NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN N x 641 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-1077 • vinniesitalian.com
2 STRADA ITALIANO D 27 Broadway, Asheville 828-348-8448 • stradaasheville.com
3 CUCINA 24 D 24 Wall St., Asheville 828-254-6170 • cucina24restaurant.com
Merci Beaucoup Y’all
HardLox 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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French Fries First place
Thanks for supporting us!
European First place
Romantic Dining Third place
Consistently Voted One of the Best Italian Restaurants in:
Restaurant Wine List
• Best Italian • Best Chef - Anthony Cerrato • Best Pasta
Third place
stradaasheville.com 27 Broadway, Downtown AVL
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BEST OF EATS
THANK YOU ASHEVILLE FOR VOTING US BEST THAI FOOD & ONE OF THE BEST FOR TAKE-OUT DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE 45 S. FRENCH BROAD AVE., SUITE 190 828.239-8808
Kim’s
Oriental Market Thanks for voting us #1 5 Regent Park Blvd. Asheville, NC 28806 828-254-7235
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APOLLO FLAME BISTRO: Best Greek JAPANESE
1 WASABI JAPANESE RESTAURANT D x 1 WASABI JAPANESE RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR D x 19 Broadway, Asheville 828-225-2551 • wasabiasheville.com
2 GREEN TEA SUSHI & JAPANESE RESTAURANT W 2 Regent Park Blvd., Asheville 828-252-8300 • greenteasushiasheville.com
3 HEIWA SHOKUDO D 87 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-254-7761 • heiwashokudo.com
LATIN AMERICAN
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13 Eagle St., Asheville 828-252-2327 • limonesrestaurant.com
3 CHUPACABRA LATIN CAFE N
1000 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-665-9070 17 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-255-2204 • papasandbeerasheville.net
2 EL QUE PASA W 891 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-255-2227 • elquepasa.net
3 TAQUERIA MUNOZ W 1438 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-412-3331 • avl.mx/568
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3 ZEN SUSHI N 640 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-225-6033 • zen-sushi-asheville.com
THAI
2 SUWANA’S THAI ORCHID RESTAURANT D
1 PAPA’S & BEER W E x
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2 Regent Park Blvd., Asheville 828-252-8300 • greenteasushiasheville.com
2 LIMONES D
MEXICAN
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1 LITTLE BEE THAI D
50 N. Merrimon Ave., Suite 101, Asheville 828-333-9230 • chupacabralatincafe.com
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19 Broadway, Asheville 828-225-2551 • wasabiasheville.com
1 SALSA’S W x
6 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-252-9805 • salsasnc.com
ICE CREAM
SUSHI
45 S. French Broad Ave., Suite 190, Asheville 828-239-8808 • littlebeethai.com
11 Broadway, Asheville 828-281-8151 • suwanasthaiorchid.com
3 THAI KITCHEN N 535 Merrimon Ave., Suite C, Asheville 828-251-1960 • thaikitchenasheville.com
ICE CREAM 1 THE HOP ICE CREAM CAFÉ N W x 640 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-254-2224 721 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-5155 • thehopicecreamcafe.com
2 ULTIMATE ICE CREAM E N 1070 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-296-1234 195 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-258-1515 • ultimateicecreamasheville.com
3 FROSTBITE ICE CREAM W 1475 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-774-5245 • frostbiteicecream.com
WASABI Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE OWNERS OF ICHIBAN JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
THANK YOU ASHEVILLE! VOTED BEST OF WNC 14 YEARS IN A ROW!
Open 7 days for Lunch & Dinner 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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60 Biltmore Avenue 828-252-4426 88 Charlotte Street 828-254-4289
citybakery.net
Thank you, Asheville!
y r e k a #1 B (Bread)
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WHIT’S FROZEN CUSTARD: Best Frozen Yogurt/Custard FROZEN YOGURT/CUSTARD
BAKERY (BREAD)
1 WHIT’S FROZEN CUSTARD N S x
1 CITY BAKERY CAFÉ D N x
2 YOLO FROZEN YOGURT N
2 OWL BAKERY W
565 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-505-1771 1840 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-575-2455 • whitsasheville.com 505 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-255-4515 • avl.mx/4vc
3 TCBY S
1800 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-274-1100 •avl.mx/57e
CHOCOLATE
LOCAL FOOD/ DRINK PRODUCT
2 ROOTS HUMMUS R
1 WELL-BRED BAKERY & CAFÉ N S a x
26 N. Main St.Weaverville 828-645-9300 6 Boston Way, Asheville 828-774-5307 • wellbredbakery.com
2 OLD EUROPE PASTRIES & COFFEE D 13 Broadway, Asheville 828-255-5999 • oldeuropepastries.com
2 OWL BAKERY W
295 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-785-1770 • owlbakery.com
3 BAKED PIE CO. S N a
4 Long Shoals Road, Arden 828-333-4366 • bakedpiecompany.com
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757 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-9378 • westendbakery.com
2 THE CHOCOLATE FETISH D
BAKERY (SWEETS/DESSERTS)
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3 WEST END BAKERY W
1 BUCHI KOMBUCHA N a x
36 Haywood St., Asheville 828-258-2353 • chocolatefetish.com
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295 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-785-1770 • owlbakery.com
1 FRENCH BROAD CHOCOLATE LOUNGE D x
10 S. Pack Square, Asheville 828-252-4181 • frenchbroadchocolates.com
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60 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-252-4426 88 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-254-4289 • citybakery.net
242 Derringer Drive, Marshall 828-484-8229 • drinkbuchi.com 166 W. Haywood St., Asheville 828-232-2828 • rootsfood.com
3 LUSTY MONK MUSTARD W 1461 Sand Hill Road, Candler 828-645-5056 • lustymonk.com
NONPROFIT HELPING WITH HUNGER ISSUES 1 MANNA FOODBANK E
627 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 828-299-3663 • mannafoodbank.org
2 ASHEVILLE POVERTY INITIATIVE N 789 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-231-4169 • ashevillepovertyinitiative.org
3 HAYWOOD ST. CONGREGATION DOWNTOWN WELCOME TABLE D
297 Haywood St., Asheville 828-575-2477 • haywoodstreet.org/downtown-welcome-table
Thank you for voting for us one of the best for 6 years in a row!
One of Asheville, North Carolina’s
Best Gift Shops 33 N. Lexington Ave. | 828.575.2441 4 South Tunnel Rd. | 828.575.2590
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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
“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.
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828-676-0963 www.bmyerschiro.com
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THE CHOP SHOP BUTCHERY: Best Butcher Shop PASTRY CHEF 1 KAREN DONATELLI BAKERY AND CAFÉ D
57 Haywood St., Asheville 828-225-5751 • donatellicakedesigns.com
2 ASHLEY CAPPS (BUXTON HALL BARBECUE) D 32 Banks Ave., Asheville 828-232-7216 • buxtonhall.com
3 MELISSA GRAY (CAKES BY GRAY) N 41 N. Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-279-8121 • cakesbygray.com
BUTCHER SHOP 1 THE CHOP SHOP BUTCHERY D 100 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-505-3777 • chopshopbutchery.com
2 FOOTHILLS W E a
107 Black Mountain Ave., Black Mountain 828-606-9372 697 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-417-7081 • foothillslocalmeats.com
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3 M&M MEATLOCKER S a 321 Seventh Ave. E., Hendersonville 828-692-3558 • avl.mx/569
LOCAL FOOD FESTIVAL OR EVENT 1 HARDLOX JEWISH FOOD FESTIVAL N Congregation Beth Ha-Tephilia, 43 N. Liberty St., Asheville 828-335-7868 • hardloxjewishfestival.org
2 ASHEVILLE FOOD TRUCK SHOWDOWN S a
WNC Agricultural Center • ashevillefoodtruckshowdown.com
3 ASHEVILLE VEGAN FEST (BROTHER WOLF ANIMAL RESCUE) D The Orange Peel and Pack Square Park, Asheville 828-505-3440 • veganfest.bwar.org
POP-UP DINING EVENT 1 THE BLIND PIG SUPPER CLUB D 68 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-675-2724 • theblindpigsupperclub.com
2 NORTH ASHEVILLE TAILGATE MARKET N 3300 University Heights, Asheville 828-333-0960 • northashevilletailgatemarket.org
3 PUNK WOK D 32 Banks Ave., Asheville 828-232-7216
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 Beef - Pork - Poultry - Seafood www.chopshopbutchery.com • 100 Charlotte St. • 828.505.3777
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DRINKS BAR THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF ASHEVILLE 1 SOVEREIGN REMEDIES D
29 N. Market St., Asheville 828-919-9518 • sovereignremedies.com
2 THE CROW & QUILL D 106 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville thecrowandquill.com
2 THIRSTY MONK D S
92 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-254-5470 Biltmore Park Town Square, 2 Town Square Blvd., #170, Asheville 828-687-3873 • monkpub.com
3 SALVAGE STATION R
466 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-407-0521 • salvagestation.com
BAR FOR LIVE MUSIC 1 ISIS MUSIC HALL W x
743 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-2737 • isisasheville.com
1 THE GREY EAGLE R
185 Clingman Ave., Asheville 828-232-5800 • thegreyeagle.com
2 SALVAGE STATION R
466 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-407-0521 • salvagestation.com
3 5 WALNUT WINE BAR D
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5 Walnut St., Asheville 828-253-2593 • 5walnut.com
APPALACHIAN VINTNER: Best Beer Store
BAR WITH A VIEW 1 SKYBAR D x
When Xpress readers voted for
18 Battery Park Ave., 8th Floor, Asheville 828-258-1058 • worldcoffeecafe.com
2 THE MONTFORD ROOFTOP BAR D 199 Haywood St., Asheville 828-505-8750 • themontford.com
3 CAPELLA ON 9 D
10 Broadway, 9th Floor, Asheville 828-771-5156 • capellaon9.com
Icon Key nORTH sOUTH �AST wEST dOWNTOWN AREA rIVER ARTS DISTRICT a OUTLYING AREA x HALL OF FAME (Winner four years or more in a row)
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their favorite beverage offerings this year, the winners turned out to be a mix of standbys and newcomers, some of which vaulted to top votegetter status after years of finishing in second or third place. Among those taking the leap are Appalachian Vintner, which earned the top Beer Store spot, and Burial Beer Co., which tied Highland Brewing Co. for Local All-Around Brewery. Open less than six months when polls closed, The Whale took Unusual Beer Selection from former champ Thirsty Monk, and after just over a year on the edge of Biltmore Village, Hillman Beer placed second in Brewmaster and first in Neighborhood Bar - South.
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One year after its controversial purchase by Anheuser-Busch InBev, Wicked Weed Brewing placed in multiple categories. And despite varied reactions to Highland’s rebranding, Asheville’s oldest brewery also led the way in the following categories: Bar or Brewery That Gives Back to the Community, Local Beer (Any Style) for its Gaelic Ale, as well as FamilyFriendly Bar Or Brewery and the brand-new category Taproom With Options For Grown-Ups Only. As more bars with balconies open, Skybar remains the top Bar With A View. In the mixed-drink scene, Sovereign Remedies reigned supreme, sweeping the categories for Cocktails, Upscale Bar and Bar That Best Represents The Spirit of Asheville.
Meanwhile, in the nonalcoholic arena, little changed at the top. Dobra Tea is by far the favorite Place To Drink Tea and Coffee/Tea House In Which To Read A Book, while Dynamite Roasting Co. was similarly far in front in the Coffee Roaster competition, and High Five Coffee led the way in Coffee House as well as Establishment With The Best Coffee. Welcome this year’s newcomers to the Hall of Fame: Isis Music Hall (Bar For Live Music), Urban Orchard Cider Co. (Cidery), Sovereign Remedies (Cocktails, Upscale Bar), O. Henry’s (Gay-Friendly Bar), Gaelic Ale by Highland Brewing Co. (Local Beer - Any Style) and Metro Wines (Wine Store). — Edwin Arnaudin X
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CAPELLA ON 9: Best Hotel Bar BAR WITH BAR GAMES 1 ASHEVILLE RETROCADE D
1 CAPELLA ON 9 D
2 WELL PLAYED D
2 WXYZ LOUNGE D
3 BARLEY’S TAPROOM & PIZZERIA D
3 THE MONTFORD ROOFTOP BAR D
800 Haywood Road, #100, Asheville 828-575-9488 • ashevilleretrocade.com 58 Wall St., Asheville 828-232-7375 • wellplayedasheville.com 42 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-255-0504 • barleystaproom.com
DIVE BAR 1 THE DOUBLE CROWN BAR W 375 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-412-5491 • thedoublecrown.com
2 BURGER BAR R 1 Craven St., Asheville 828-253-9794
3 DESOTO LOUNGE W
504 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-255-1109 • desotolounge.com
GAY-FRIENDLY BAR 1 O. HENRY’S D x
237 Haywood St., Asheville 828-254-1891 • ohenrysofasheville.com
2 SCANDALS NIGHTCLUB D
11 Grove St., Asheville 828-505-1612 • scandalsnightclub.com
3 THE CROW & QUILL D 106 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville thecrowandquill.com
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HOTEL BAR 10 Broadway, 9th Floor, Asheville 828-771-5156 • capellaon9.com 51 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-232-2838 • avl.mx/4vr 199 Haywood St., Asheville 828-505-8750 • themontford.com
SPORTS BAR 1 THE BIER GARDEN D
46 Haywood St., Asheville 828-285-0002 • ashevillebiergarden.com
2 WILD WING CAFÉ S D
65 Long Shoals Road, Asheville 828-691-9464 161 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-253-3066 • wildwingcafe.com
3 HICKORY TAVERN S
Biltmore Park Town Square, 30 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 828-684-0975 • thehickorytavern.com
UPSCALE BAR 1 SOVEREIGN REMEDIES D x 29 N. Market St., Asheville 828-919-9518 • sovereignremedies.com
2 THE IMPERIAL LIFE D
48 College St., Asheville 828-254-8980 • imperialbarasheville.com
3 TOP OF THE MONK D
92 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-254-5470 • topofthemonk.com
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TAPROOM WITH OPTIONS FOR GROWN-UPS ONLY
1 THE WHALE: A CRAFT BEER COLLECTIVE W
1 HIGHLAND BREWING CO. E
507 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9888 • thewhaleavl.com
12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com
2 THIRSTY MONK D S
92 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-254-5470 Biltmore Park Town Square, 2 Town Square Blvd., #170, Asheville 828-687-3873 • monkpub.com
3 WICKED WEED FUNKATORIUM S 91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-575-9599 • wickedweedbrewing.com
BAR: LOCAL BEER SELECTION 1 BARLEY’S TAPROOM & PIZZERIA D 42 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-255-0504 • barleystaproom.com
2 THIRSTY MONK D S
92 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-254-5470 Biltmore Park Town Square, 2 Town Square Blvd., #170, Asheville 828-687-3873 • monkpub.com
3 HIGHLAND BREWING CO. E
12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com
1 HIGHLAND BREWING CO. E 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com
2 NEW BELGIUM BREWING CO. R 21 Craven St., Asheville 828-333-6900 • avl.mx/3v1
3 SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO. S a 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River 828-681-5300 • sierranevada.com
NEIGHBORHOOD BAR DOWNTOWN 1 FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREW PUB D 12 Church St., Asheville 828-254-3008 • foggymountainavl.com
WINE BAR 1 5 WALNUT WINE BAR D x
2 RANKIN VAULT COCKTAIL LOUNGE D
5 Walnut St., Asheville 828-253-2593 • 5walnut.com
2 SANTÉ WINE BAR AND TAP ROOM D 1 Page Ave., 146/152, Asheville 828-254-8188 • santewinebar.com
7 Rankin Ave., Asheville 828-254-4993 • rankinvault.com
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THE WHALE: Best Bar: Unusual Beer Selection
3 JACK OF THE WOOD D 95 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-252-3445 • jackofthewood.com
3 DISTRICT WINE BAR R
37 Paynes Way, Suite 009, Asheville 828-505-8606 • districtwinebar.com
NEIGHBORHOOD BAR - EAST
FAMILY-FRIENDLY BAR OR BREWERY
1 CREEKSIDE TAPHOUSE E
1 HIGHLAND BREWING CO. E
12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com
2 SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO. S a 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River 828-681-5300 • sierranevada.com
3 NEW BELGIUM BREWING CO. R 21 Craven St., Asheville 828-333-6900 • avl.mx/3v1
BAR OR BREWERY THAT GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNTY
8 Beverly Road, Asheville 828-575-2880 • creeksidetaphouse.com
NEIGHBORHOOD BAR - NORTH 1 AVENUE M N
791 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-350-8181 • avenuemavl.com
2 FRAZIER’S TAVERN N 389 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-258-9828 • avl.mx/4wd
NEIGHBORHOOD BAR - SOUTH 1 HILLMAN BEER S 25 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-505-1312 • hillmanbeer.com
2 THIRSTY MONK - BILTMORE PARK S D Biltmore Park Town Square, 2 Town Square Blvd., #170, Asheville 828-687-3873 Additional location at: 92 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-254-5470 • monkpub.com/biltmore-park
2 LITTLE JUMBO BAR N
2 THE SOCIAL E 1078 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-298-8780 • thesocialasheville.com
3 EAST VILLAGE GRILLE E 1177 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-299-3743 • eastvillagegrille.com
241 Broadway, Asheville 828-423-0341 • littlejumbobar.com
3 ASHEVILLE PIZZA & BREWING CO. N D S
3 VILLAGE WAYSIDE BAR AND GRILL S
675 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-254-1281 • ashevillebrewing.com
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NEIGHBORHOOD BAR - WEST 1 WESTVILLE PUB W
777 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-225-9782 • westvillepub.com
2 DESOTO LOUNGE W
504 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-255-1109 • desotolounge.com
2 WEST ASHEVILLE LOUNGE AND KITCHEN (WALK) W 401 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-7929 • walkavl.com
3 URBAN ORCHARD CIDER CO. W 210 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-774-5151 24 Buxton Ave., Asheville • urbanorchardcider.com
LOCAL ALL-ROUND BREWERY (FOR ITS BEERS) 1 BURIAL BEER CO. D 40 Collier Ave., Asheville 828-475-2739 • burialbeer.com
1 HIGHLAND BREWING CO. E x
12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com
2 SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO. S 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River 828-681-5300 • sierranevada.com
3 HI-WIRE BREWING D S 2 Huntsman Place, Asheville 828-738-2448 • hiwirebrewing.com
BREWERY (FOR ITS TAPROOM & ATMOSPHERE)
BARTENDER 1 JOSH MARCH (VINNIE’S NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN) N 641 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-1077 • vinniesitalian.com
2 JOCELIN ROSAS (URBAN ORCHARD CIDER CO.) W 210 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-774-5151 • urbanorchardcider.com
3 JACKSON ZOELLER (THE BIER GARDEN) D
46 Haywood St., Asheville 828-285-0002 • ashevillebiergarden.com
1 SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO. S 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River 828-681-5300 • sierranevada.com
2 NEW BELGIUM BREWING CO. R 21 Craven St., Asheville 828-333-6900 • avl.mx/3v1
3 HIGHLAND BREWING CO. E 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com
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We DID It!
Voted “Best Of” in multiple categories
17 Yrs! * All Female Staff * Thanks WNC! WE’VE MOVED! New Location: 1085 Tunnel Rd - Asheville
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SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO.: Best Brewery (for its taproom & atmosphere) CREATIVE, EXPERIMENTAL BREWERY 1 BURIAL BEER CO. D 40 Collier Ave., Asheville 828-475-2739 • burialbeer.com
2 WICKED WEED BREWING S 91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-575-9599 • wickedweedbrewing.com
3 BHRAMARI BREWING CO. D 101 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-214-7981 • bhramaribrewhouse.com
FAVORITE LOCAL BEER EVENT 1 BREWGRASS FESTIVAL D x
Memorial Stadium, 32 Buchanan Place, Asheville • brewgrassfestival.com
2 BEER CITY FESTIVAL D Pack Square Park, Asheville • beercityfestival.com
3 OKTOBERFEST D Pack Square Park, Asheville 828-251-9973 • ashevilledowntown.org
BREWMASTER 1 JOSIE MIELKE (URBAN ORCHARD CIDER CO.) W 210 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-774-5151 • urbanorchardcider.com
2 BRAD HILLMAN (HILLMAN BEER) S 25 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-505-1312 • hillmanbeer.com
3 TIM GORMLEY (BURIAL BEER CO.) D 40 Collier Ave., Asheville 828-475-2739 • burialbeer.com
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LOCAL BEER (ANY STYLE) 1 GAELIC ALE (HIGHLAND BREWING CO.) E x 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com
2 PALE ALE (PISGAH BREWING CO.) E a 150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain 828-669-0190 • pisgahbrewing.com
3 WHITE ZOMBIE (CATAWBA BREWING CO.) D 32 Banks Ave., Asheville • catawbabrewing.com
LOCAL DARK BEER 1 NINJA PORTER (ASHEVILLE BREWING CO.) D N 77 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-255-4077 • ashevillebrewing.com
2 GREEN MAN PORTER (GREEN MAN BREWERY) D 27 Buxton Ave., Asheville 828-252-5502 • greenmanbrewery.com
3 BLACK MOCHA STOUT (HIGHLAND BREWING CO.) E 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com
LOCAL IPA 1 IRON RAIL IPA (WEDGE BREWING CO.) R x 37 Payne’s Way, Asheville 828-505-2792 • wedgebrewing.com
2 SURF WAX IPA (BURIAL BEER CO.) D 40 Collier Ave., Asheville 828-475-2739 • burialbeer.com
3 AVL IPA (HIGHLAND BREWING CO.) E 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com
Thanks to everyone who voted for us ~
#1
Best Coffee and Sweets in Burnsville Best Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant in Burnsville Business that best represents the Spirit of your Town
~ 8 West Main Street, Burnsville, NC 28714 828-682-0120 www.appalachianjavaburnsville.com
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1st Place Beer Store 2nd Place Wine Store
appalachianvintner.com @appalachian_vintner @appalachianvintner
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HI-WIRE LAGER (HI-WIRE BREWING): Best Local Lager
LOCAL LAGER 1 HI-WIRE LAGER (HI-WIRE BREWING) D S 2 Huntsman Place, Asheville 828-738-2448 • hiwirebrewing.com
2 HIGHLAND PILSNER (HIGHLAND BREWING CO.) E
12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com
LOCAL SOUR BEER 1 HI-WIRE GOSE (HI-WIRE BREWING) D S 2 Huntsman Place, Asheville 828-738-2448 • hiwirebrewing.com
2 THE GOOD FIGHT (BHRAMARI BREWING CO.) D
CHEERS, ASHEVILLE!
#1 CIDERY #1 BREWMASTER
JOSIE MIELKE
#2 BARTENDER
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101 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-214-7981 • bhramaribrewing.com
3 BLACK ANGEL (WICKED WEED BREWING) D 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-552-3203 • wickedweedbrewing.com
BEER STORE 1 APPALACHIAN VINTNER S
745 Biltmore Ave., Suite 121, Asheville 828-505-7500 • appalachianvintner.com
2 TASTY BEVERAGE CO. D
162 Coxe Ave., Suite 101, Asheville 828-232-7120 • tastybeverageco.com
3 BRUISIN’ ALES D
66 Broadway, Asheville 828-252-8999 • bruisin-ales.com
CIDERY 1 URBAN ORCHARD CIDER CO. W x 210 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-774-5151 24 Buxton Ave., Asheville • urbanorchardcider.com
HOMEBREWING/ WINEMAKING SUPPLIES 1 ASHEVILLE BREWERS SUPPLY N 712-B Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-358-3536 • ashevillebrewers.com
2 HOPS & VINES W (CLOSED) 3 FIFTH SEASON GARDENING CO. E 4 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-412-3200 • fifthseasongardening.com
LOCAL WINERY 1 BILTMORE WINERY S x
1 Lodge St., Asheville 828-225-6280 • biltmore.com/wine/visit-the-winery
2 BURNTSHIRT VINEYARDS S a 2695 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville 828-685-2402 • burntshirtvineyards.com
3 SAINT PAUL MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS S a 588 Chestnut Gap Road, Hendersonville 828-685-4002 • saintpaulmountainvineyards.com
WINE STORE 1 METRO WINES N x
169 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-575-9525 • metrowinesasheville.com
2 APPALACHIAN VINTNER S 745 Biltmore Ave., Suite 121, Asheville 828-505-7500 • appalachianvintner.com
3 ASHEVILLE WINE MARKET D 65 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-253-0060 • ashevillewine.com
BLOODY MARY 1 SUNNY POINT CAFÉ W 626 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com
2 NOBLE CIDER W
2 THE ODDITORIUM W
3 BOLD ROCK HARD CIDER S a
3 LUELLA’S BAR-B-QUE N
356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville 828-575-9622 • noblecider.com 72 School House Road, Mills River 828-595-9940 • boldrock.com
1045 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9299 • ashevilleodditorium.com 501 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-505-7427 • luellasbbq.com
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SEPTEMBER 29th, 2018 NU WRAY INN
BURNSVILLE, NC
5pm-9pm $ 25
INFO & TICKETS AT HOMEPLACEBEER.COM AND THE TAPROOM ( 8 2 8 ) 536-5147
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DYNAMITE ROASTING CO.: Best Coffee Roaster COCKTAILS 1 SOVEREIGN REMEDIES D x 29 N. Market St., Asheville 828-919-9518 • sovereignremedies.com
2 THE CROW & QUILL D 106 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville thecrowandquill.com
2 TOP OF THE MONK D
92 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-254-5470 • topofthemonk.com
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
3 LITTLE JUMBO BAR N
241 Broadway, Asheville 828-423-0341 • littlejumbobar.com
COFFEE HOUSE 1 HIGH FIVE COFFEE D N a x 190 Broadway, Asheville 828-398-0209 13 Rankin Ave., Asheville 828-713-5291 2000 Riverside Drive, #54, Woodfin 828-785-8272 • highfivecoffee.com
2 IZZY’S COFFEE HOUSE W D 976 Haywood Road. Asheville 828-258-2004 74 N. Lexington Ave. Asheville 828-258-2004 • izzyscoffee.com
3 BATTLECAT COFFEE BAR W
373 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-713-3885 • battlecatcoffeebar.com
ESTABLISHMENT WITH THE BEST COFFEE 1 HIGH FIVE COFFEE D N a 190 Broadway, Asheville 828-398-0209 13 Rankin Ave., Asheville 828-713-5291 2000 Riverside Drive, #54, Woodfin 828-785-8272 • highfivecoffee.com
2 DYNAMITE ROASTING CO. E a
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3198 U.S. Highway 70, Black Mountain 828-357-8555 • dynamiteroasting.com
3 IZZY’S COFFEE DEN D W
74 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-258-2004 976 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-258-2004 • izzyscoffeeden.com
COFFEE/TEA HOUSE IN WHICH TO READ A BOOK 1 DOBRA TEA HOUSE D W x 78 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-575-2424 707 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-4307 • dobrateanc.com
2 BATTERY PARK BOOK EXCHANGE & CHAMPAGNE BAR D
Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave., Suite 101, Asheville 828-252-0020 • batteryparkbookexchange.com
3 HIGH FIVE COFFEE D N a 13 Rankin Ave., Asheville 828-713-5291 • highfivecoffee.com
COFFEE ROASTER 1 DYNAMITE ROASTING CO. E a x 3198 U.S. Highway 70, Black Mountain 828-357-8555 • dynamiteroasting.com
2 PENNYCUP COFFEE CO. D E W
362 Depot St., Asheville 6 Beverly Road, Asheville • pennycupcoffeeco.com
3 BEAN WERKS COFFEE AND TEA W 753 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-254-7766
PLACE TO DRINK TEA 1 DOBRÁ TEA D W x
78 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-575-2424 707 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-4307 • dobrateanc.com
SMOOTHIES/JUICES 1 GREEN SAGE CAFÉ S W D 1800 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-785-1780 70 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 828-785-1780, 5 Broadway St., Asheville 828-252-4450 • greensagecafe.com
2 ELEMENTS REAL FOOD JUICE BAR & CAFÉ N
233 S. Liberty St., Asheville 828-412-5701 • elementsrealfood.com
3 MOUNTAIN JUICERY S
1863 Hendersonville Road, #132, Asheville 828-277-6006 • mountainjuicery.com
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OUTDOORS BICYCLE CLUB OR GROUP 1 ASHEVILLE ON BIKES x • ashevilleonbikes.com
2 BLUE RIDGE BICYCLE CLUB • blueridgebicycleclub.org
HIKING CLUB OR GROUP 1 OUTWARD HOUNDS HIKING CLUB (BROTHER WOLF ANIMAL RESCUE) S 31 Glendale Ave., Asheville 828-505-3440 • avl.mx/3v6
2 CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CLUB • carolinamountainclub.org
DAY HIKE 1 CRAGGY GARDENS N a
Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 364.4 – 367.6
2 GRAVEYARD FIELDS S a Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 418.8
3 BLACK BALSAM KNOB S a Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 420.2
BACKPACKING TRAIL / OVERNIGHT HIKE 1 ART LOEB TRAIL S a • avl.mx/3s7
2 APPALACHIAN TRAIL a • appalachiantrail.org
SPOT TO CAMP 1 HOT SPRINGS CAMP GROUND N a
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315 Bridge St., Hot Springs 828-622-7676 • nchotsprings.com
LOOKING GLASS FALLS: Best Waterfall
PLACE TO CAR CAMP 1 HOT SPRINGS CAMP GROUND N a 315 Bridge St., Hot Springs 828-622-7676 • nchotsprings.com
Icon Key nORTH sOUTH �AST wEST dOWNTOWN AREA rIVER ARTS DISTRICT a OUTLYING AREA x HALL OF FAME (Winner four years or more in a row)
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Asheville is a city of newcomers
and old-timers. In some instances, this dichotomy creates friction (“I’ve been here since ’79!” one side yells. “I wasn’t born until ’97!” the other side triumphantly shouts back). But there’s one thing we all need to agree on: The mountains were here long before any of us arrived, and they’ll remain here long after we depart. OK, so now that we’ve all come to terms with the inevitability of death (“Wait, we did what?!” both sides scream), there’s plenty to learn from this year’s crop of winners: guidance
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for the newcomers and things to debate for the old-timers. In several of this year’s categories, previous winners maintained their top seed. While not nearly as old as the mountains themselves, Navitat Canopy Adventures placed first in Canopy/Zip-Line Tour for the seventh straight year. Meanwhile Asheville on Bikes (Bicycle Club Or Group) and Nantahala Outdoor Center (Rafting Company) both earned top finishes for their sixth consecutive years. And Cataloochee Ski Area (Ski Resort) came in first for the fifth year.
We added a few new categories to this year’s Best of WNC Outdoors section to better gauge our collective outdoor wisdom: Swimming Hole, Waterfall, Skate Park, Place To Car Camp and Bike Trail. See if you agree with your fellow community members. So there you have it, folks. It doesn’t matter if you can trace your bloodline back to the Davidson family or you literally just rolled into town. Western North Carolina has plenty of rivers and peaks to go around. Just don’t forget: Respect your elders. — Thomas Calder X
Thank you for voting me the
1 Physical Therapy #
Clinic in Asheville!
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THE FOUNDATION SPOT (RAD SKATEBOARDING): Best Skate Park PICNIC SPOT 1 CRAGGY GARDENS N a
Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 364.4 – 367.6
2 BILTMORE ESTATE S 1 Lodge St., Asheville 800-411-3812 • biltmore.com
3 MAX PATCH W a
Max Patch Road, Hot Springs • avl.mx/56c
FISHING SPOT 1 DAVIDSON RIVER S a Pigah Highway, Brevard
WHITEWATER PADDLING SECTION 1 NANTAHALA RIVER W a U.S. Highway 74 W., Nantahala
2 FRENCH BROAD SECTION 9 N a Barnard River Park to Hot Springs • nationalriversproject.com/detail/207
SWIMMING HOLE 1 SKINNY DIP FALLS S a Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 417
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2 CATAWBA FALLS E a 3074 Catawba River Road, Old Fort
3 TRIPLE FALLS S a Staton Road, Little River • dupontforest.com/explore/triple-falls
SKATE PARK 1 THE FOUNDATION SPOT R 530 1/2 Lyman St., Asheville • avl.mx/56h
2 RAD SKATEPARK R 37 Foundy St., Asheville 828-338-8830 • radskateparkavl.com
RAFTING COMPANY 1 NANTAHALA OUTDOOR CENTER W N a x
13077 U.S. Highway 19 W., Bryson City 828-785-5082 9825 Highway 25/70, Marshall 828-649-9480 • noc.com
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RUNNING EVENT/RACE – ROAD OR TRAIL 1 RACE TO THE TAPS • avl.mx/56i
2 SHUT-IN RIDGE RUN • shutintrailrace.com
CANOPY/ZIP-LINE TOUR 1 NAVITAT CANOPY ADVENTURES N a x 242 Poverty Branch Road, Barnardsville 828-626-3700 • navitat.com
2 THE GORGE S a
166 Honey Bee Drive, Saluda 828-749-2500 • thegorgezipline.com
3 ADVENTURE CENTER OF ASHEVILLE W 85 Expo Drive, Asheville 828-230-4415 • ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com
SKI RESORT 1 CATALOOCHEE SKI AREA W a x 1080 Ski Lodge Road, Maggie Valley 828-926-0285 • cataloochee.com
2 WOLF RIDGE SKI RESORT N a 578 Valley View Circle, Mars Hill 828-689-4111 • skiwolfridgenc.com
3 SUGAR MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT N a 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Sugar Mountain 828-898-4521 • skisugar.com
OUTDOOR GEAR AND APPAREL SHOP 1 DIAMOND BRAND OUTDOORS D S 53 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-771-4761 1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-684-6262 • diamondbrandoutdoors.com
2 REI S Biltmore Park Town Square, 31 Schenck Parkway, Asheville 828-687-0918 • rei.com/stores/asheville
3 SECOND GEAR W 444 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-258-0757 • secondgearwnc.com
ENVIRONMENTAL OR CONSERVATION NONPROFIT 1 MOUNTAINTRUE D S a
29 N. Market St., Suite 610, Asheville 828-258-8737 121 Third Ave. W., Suite 1, Hendersonville 828-692-0385 • mountaintrue.org
2 ASHEVILLE GREENWORKS W 2 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville 828-254-1776 • ashevillegreenworks.org
3 SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY N 372 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-0095 • appalachian.org
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PETS VETERINARY SERVICES 1 ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF NORTH ASHEVILLE N x 1 Beaverdam Road, Asheville 828-253-3393 • ahna.net
2 CHARLOTTE STREET ANIMAL HOSPITAL N
208 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-232-0440 • charlottestreetanimalhospital.com
3 THE PET VET ON PATTON W 2 Hansel Ave., Asheville 828-232-9990 • petvetonpatton.com
ALTERNATIVE PET HEALTH-CARE PROVIDER 1 LAUREL DAVIS (SUNVET ANIMAL WELLNESS CLINIC) D 251A Haywood St., Asheville 828-254-2221 • sunvetanimalwellness.com
2 ANDREA FOCHIOS (PEOPLE & PETS ACUPUNCTURE) W
16 Harris Ave., Asheville 828-254-2773 • officeofpeopleandpetsacupuncture.com
3 JACLYN AMBER (CHARLOTTE STREET ANIMAL HOSPITAL) N 208 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-232-0440 • charlottestreetanimalhospital.com
PET SUPPLY STORE 1 PATTON AVENUE PET CO. W D S x 1388 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-505-8299 109 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-255-7737 582 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-575-9282 • pattonavenuepet.com
THE DOG DOOR: Best Trainer/Training Center
2 PETSMART E S a
WNC residents
150 Bleachery Blvd., Asheville 828-298-5670 3 McKenna Road, Arden 828-681-5343 • petsmart.com
3 ASHEVILLE PET SUPPLY N
1451 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-252-2054 • ashevillepetsupply.com
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are clearly gaga about their animal friends. The signs are everywhere — from the number of furry companions you see out and about to the abundance of businesses and services catering to the dear fuzzballs. Consider: BringFido.com counts 49 dog-friendly things to do in Asheville alone. Xpress readers also share in the communitywide devotion to their furry, feathered and scaly companions, if you go by the Best of WNC voting numbers in the Pets section, which was only seriously topped by voting interest in what we put in our mouths to eat. And consider this year’s passionate race for Best Animal Shelter/Rescue Organization,
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which went to longtime Hall of Fame honoree Brother Wolf Animal Rescue and in doing so racked up the highest number of votes in the entire section. That enthusiasm will serve it well, as the nonprofit transitions from its Asheville no-kill animal rescue operation to its planned animal sanctuary in Leicester, a topic Xpress explored in a much-read December 2017 cover story. Voter interest also ran high for Best Veterinary Services, as pet-loving readers once again tapped Hall of Famer Animal Hospital of North Asheville, with its separate dog and cat facilities, focus on staff training and efforts to decrease stress levels of animals undergoing treatment.
For best dog park (Outdoor Place To Take Your Dog), Hall of Famer Carrier Park/French Broad River Park won, paws down, once again this year, and no wonder — anyone who’s visited the almost-adjoining two parks can appreciate their romping possibilities. Read on for more wisdom on the best places to shop for pet supplies, get your darling shampooed, clipped and groomed, along with best kennel, training center and (since it’s Asheville) alternative pet health care provider and more. And last, please welcome this year’s newcomer to the Hall of Fame: PetVet on Patton for Best Pet Daycare Facility. — Tracy Rose X
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BEST OF PETS PET KENNEL 1 HAPPY TAILS COUNTRY CLUB S a 1984 Cane Creek Road, Fletcher 828-628-8510 • happytailscc.com
2 THE PET VET ON PATTON W 2 Hansel Ave., Asheville 828-232-9990 • petvetonpatton.com
3 THE SOAPY DOG R
270 Depot St., Asheville 828-350-0333 • thesoapydog.com
PET DAYCARE FACILITY 1 THE PET VET ON PATTON W x 2 Hansel Ave., Asheville 828-232-9990 • petvetonpatton.com
2 HAPPY TAILS COUNTRY CLUB S a 1984 Cane Creek Road, Fletcher 828-628-8510 • happytailscc.com
1020 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-271-4741 • waggersdogdepot.com
2 CANINE SHEAR HEAVEN S
422 McDowell St., Asheville 828-254-3386 • canineshearheaven.com
3 THE SOAPY DOG R
270 Depot St., Asheville 828-350-0333 • thesoapydog.com
TRAINER/TRAINING CENTER 1 THE DOG DOOR D
1 Battle Square, Suite A, Asheville 828-656-8305 • dogdoorcanineservices.com
3 CHARLIE’S ANGELS ANIMAL RESCUE S a
5526 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher 828-885-3647 • wncanimalrescue.org
OUTDOOR PLACE TO TAKE YOUR DOG 1 CARRIER PARK/ FRENCH BROAD RIVER PARK W x 220 Amboy Road/508 Riverview Drive, Asheville • avl.mx/56a 1 Lodge St., Asheville 800-411-3812 • biltmore.com
25 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher 828-687-3985 • fletchernc.org/departments/ parks-and-recreation
PET-FRIENDLY BAR 1 WEDGE BREWING CO. R
37 Paynes Way, Suite 001, Asheville 828-505-2792 5 Foundy St., Asheville 828-253-7152 • wedgebrewing.com
2 HILLMAN BEER S
25 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-505-1312 • hillmanbeer.com
3 THE BYWATER R
796 Riverside Drive, Asheville • bywaterbar.com
PET-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT 1 AVENUE M N
791 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-350-8181 • avenuemavl.com
2 MINDFUL MUTZ TRAINING & BEHAVIOR 2 SUNNY POINT CAFÉ W
8.5” x 11”
Asheville 828-230-6389 • mindfulmutz.com
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2 BILTMORE ESTATE S
178 S. Charlotte St., Asheville 828-774-5668 • caninesocialclubofasheville.com
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1 BROTHER WOLF ANIMAL RESCUE S x
3 AT PLAY WITH SPARKY S
542 Short McDowell St., Asheville 828-254-5772 • atplaywithsparky.com
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1451 Charlotte Highway, Fairview 828-222-2222 • woofinthewoods.com
626 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com
3 UNIVERSAL JOINT W
784 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-7262 • ujasheville.com
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Asheville’s Thank you for recognizing One Click Fix in the “Best of” Most Reliable Computer Repair category. Computer Repair
We install and maintain firewalls, manage antivirus protection, and provide the most secure wireless networks in Asheville. Business owners rely on us for UP TIME!
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MEDIA LOCAL RADIO STATION (COMMERCIAL) 1 98.1 THE RIVER W 1190 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-259-9695 • 981theriver.com
2 99.9 KISS COUNTRY W 13 Summerlin Road, Asheville 828-257-2700 • 99kisscountry.iheart.com
3 97.7 THE BREW W 13 Summerlin Road, Asheville 828-257-2700 • 977thebrew.iheart.com
LOCAL RADIO STATION (NONCOMMERCIAL) 1 BLUE RIDGE PUBLIC RADIO/ WCQS D x 73 Broadway, Asheville 828-210-4800 • wcqs.org
2 WNCW 88.7 E a Isothermal Community College, 286 ICC Loop Road, Spindale 828-287-8000 • wncw.org
3 ASHEVILLE FM 103.3 W 864 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-348-0352 • AshevilleFM.org
FREE PUBLICATION OTHER THAN XPRESS 1 THE LAUREL OF ASHEVILLE D x 110 Executive Park, Asheville 828-670-7503 • thelaurelofasheville.com
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2 WNC WOMAN N a
JAY SILTZER (WLOS): Best Local TV Personality/Announcer
828-649-9555 • wncwoman.com
3 ASHEVILLE MADE MAGAZINE
Shouts of
• ashevillemade.com
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“fake news” ring across the land amid a cacophony of messages masquerading as fact. In the end, dear reader, it’s up to you to decide whom to trust and when. It’s clear that many Best of WNC voters don’t trust the Asheville police as much as they did before former APD Officer Christopher Hickman beat local AfricanAmerican Johnny Rush during an encounter and arrest for jaywalking (Most Important Local News Story). But then, a lot of voters are also
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tired of hearing about it (Most Over-Reported News Story). As for wishing the media would stay on top of the next important local matter, voters weren’t able to reach a consensus on this year’s Most Under-Reported Story: The votes were too widely spread for us to declare a winner. While voters declared movie reviews their Favorite Feature in Xpress, with Clubland listings coming in second, we were surprised to find there weren’t enough votes to declare
a Least Favorite Feature in Xpress. We’ll take that as a compliment! Notably, this year Jay Siltzer displaced his co-anchor, Darcel Grimes, as the top Local TV Personality/Announcer, ending her long reign in the Hall of Fame. And 2018 welcomes Blue Ridge Public Radio/WCQS to the Hall of Fame. We’ll venture to speak for our local media peers by saying: Each of us needs to continue to earn your trust. — Able Allen X
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BEST OF MEDIA LOCAL WEBSITE OTHER THAN MOUNTAINX.COM 1 ASHVEGAS.COM x 2 AVLTODAY.COM 3 ROMANTICASHEVILLE.COM LOCAL BLOG 1 BLAINESWORLD
LOCAL RADIO PERSONALITY 1 EDDIE FOXX (THE EDDIE FOXX SHOW, 99.9 FM, KISS COUNTRY) W 13 Summerlin Road, Asheville 828-257-2700 • 99kisscountry.com
2 BLAINE GREENFIELD (BLAINESWORLD WPVM 103.7) W 75 Haywood St., Asheville 828-367-7103 • wpvmfm.org
• blainesworld.net
3 HEATHER ANDERS (98.1 THE RIVER) W
2 ASHVEGAS
1190 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-259-9695 • 981theriver.com
• ashvegas.com
3 ASHEVILLE WX • ashevillewx.com
MOST IMPORTANT LOCAL NEWS STORY 1 ASHEVILLE POLICE BEATING OF JOHNNIE RUSH AND APD BRUTALITY 2 INDICTMENT OF WANDA GREENE MOST OVER-REPORTED STORY 1 POLICE BEATING OF J. RUSH 2 DONALD TRUMP LOCAL PRINT REPORTER 1 JOHN BOYLE (ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES) D x 828-252-5610 • avl.mx/56d
LOCAL TV PERSONALITY/ ANNOUNCER 1 JAY SILTZER (WLOS) S 110 Technology Drive, Asheville 828-684-1340 • wlos.com
2 DARCEL GRIMES (WLOS) S 110 Technology Drive, Asheville 828-684-1340 • wlos.com
FAVORITE FEATURE IN XPRESS 1 MOVIE REVIEWS x
• mountainx.com/movies/reviews
2 CLUBLAND
• mountainx.com/clubland
3 COMMUNITY CALENDAR • mountainx.com/calendar
THANK YOU WNC
Celebrating 30 years in Asheville
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WORK & BUSINESS BUSINESS THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF ASHEVILLE 1 RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL W 574 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-258-9264 • rainbowcommunityschool.org
SUPPORT ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES NEW BUSINESSES & HEALTHY LOCAL ECONOMY 1 MOUNTAIN BIZWORKS D x 153 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-253-2834 • mountainbizworks.org
BUSINESS THAT GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY 1 THE MATT & MOLLY TEAM (KELLER WILLIAMS) D
86 Asheland Ave., Asheville 828-210-1697 • themattandmollyteam.com
2 MB HAYNES CORP. W
187 Deaverview Road, Asheville 828-254-6141 • mbhaynes.com
3 HARD EXERCISE WORKS S
1636 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-575-2556 • hardexerciseworks.com/locations/ asheville.html
3 RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL W 574 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-258-9264 • rainbowcommunityschool.org
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1 RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL W
FRENCH BROAD FOOD CO-OP: Best Co-Op/Worker-Owned Business
574 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-258-9264 • rainbowcommunityschool.org
2 GREEN SAGE CAFÉ S W D
With the state’s lowest unemployment
1800 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-785-1780 70 Westgate Parkway, Asheville, 828-785-1780, • greensagecafe.com
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rate for 40 consecutive months, Buncombe County seems to be getting the job done when it comes to providing opportunities for residents to earn their daily bread. That rosy employment picture was reflected in this year’s Reader Survey results, with 64 percent of readers reporting that they work full-time — up from 57 percent last year. While health care and tourism, the traditional drivers of the region’s economy, continue to provide jobs for many locals, the manufacturing sector has also come on strong, leading
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Buncombe County job creation in March and April. Another fast-growing sector is technical and professional services, which grew 6 percent between 2014 and 2017. And to sock away one’s wages, Best of WNC voters declared they love doing business with Home Trust Bank, voting it No. 1 for both general and small business banking. Among credit unions, State Employees’ Credit Union snagged the top spot for the sixth year in a row. As customers, Ashevilleans may not always be right, but apparently The Matt & Molly Team makes them feel
that way. Readers gave top honors for customer service to Matt & Molly’s real estate group and also voted them the best at giving back to the community. For the third year, Rainbow Community School received the coveted designation of Business That Best Represents The Spirit Of Asheville. That’s no mean feat in a city that’s fiercely proud of its unique, community-oriented culture, and it’s fitting that the organization that captured the prize is dedicated to educating future local leaders. — Virginia Daffron X
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BEST OF WORK & BUSINESS BUSINESS WITH BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
CREDIT UNION 1 STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION D N E S W ax
1 THE MATT & MOLLY TEAM (KELLER WILLIAMS) D 86 Asheland Ave., Asheville 828-210-1697 • themattandmollyteam.com
MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS 1 PIANO LAB STUDIOS W
701 N. Broadway, Asheville 828-253-8009 1 Oak St., Asheville 828-225-2900 111 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville 828-665-4801 • ncsecu.org
2 TELCO COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION E N 36 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-252-6888 34 Northcrest Road, Weaverville 828-645-6003 • telcoccu.org
40 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 828-412-3775 • pianolabasheville.com
2 HARD EXERCISE WORKS S
3 SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION D
1636 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-575-2556 • hardexerciseworks.com/locations/ asheville.html
391 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville 828-255-0809 • self-help.org
BANK SERVICES FOR SMALL BUSINESS
WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS 1 PIANO LAB STUDIOS W
1 HOMETRUST BANK D E S N W a
40 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 828-412-3775 • pianolabasheville.com
BANK 1 HOMETRUST BANK D E S N W a 10 Woodfin St., Asheville 828-254-8144 1011 Tunnel Road #180, Asheville 828-259-8000 5 Northridge Commons Parkway, Weaverville 828-645-4277 • hometrustbanking.com
10 Woodfin St., Asheville 828-254-8144 1011 Tunnel Road #180, Asheville 828-259-8000 1825 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-277-4300 • hometrustbanking.com
2 FIRST CITIZENS BANK D N W E S a 108 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-257-5700 625 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-257-5840 • firstcitizens.com
2 FIRST CITIZENS BANK D N W E S a 108 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-257-5700 625 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-257-5840 • firstcitizens.com
CO-OP/ WORKER-OWNED BUSINESS 1 FRENCH BROAD FOOD CO-OP D x
3 FIRST BANK (ASHEVILLE SAVINGS) D N W E S a 11 Church St., Asheville 828-253-5402 • localfirstbank.com
90 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-255-7650 • frenchbroadfood.coop
2 FIRESTORM BOOKS & COFFEE W 610 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-255-8115 • firestorm.coop
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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
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NC‘s Oldest Pawn Shop Oldest … and maybe quirkiest!
THANKS TO YOU, WE‘RE NUMBER 2! 21 BROADWAY • DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE
Open 7 Days • 253-7731 • www.FinkelsteinsPawn.com
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FARM, YARD & GARDEN TAILGATE/FARMERS MARKET 1 NORTH ASHEVILLE TAILGATE MARKET N x
3300 University Heights, Asheville 828-333-0960 • northashevilletailgatemarket.org
2 WEST ASHEVILLE TAILGATE MARKET W 718 Haywood Road, Asheville • westashevilletailgatemarket.com
3 ASHEVILLE CITY MARKET D
North Market Street (between Woodfin and Walnut Streets), Asheville 828-348-0340 • avl.mx/15c
COMMUNITY GARDEN 1 BURTON STREET COMMUNITY PEACE GARDENS W 47 Bryant St., Asheville 828-301-0166 • burtonstreet.org
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) FARM 1 FLYING CLOUD FARM E a 1860 Charlotte Highway, Fairview 828-768-3348 • flyingcloudfarm.net
2 GAINING GROUND FARM W a
298 Sluder Branch Road, Leicester 828-545-2362 • gaininggroundfarm-nc.com
2 IVY CREEK FAMILY FARM N a 390 North Fork Road, Barnardsville 828-713-8383 • ivycreekfamilyfarm.com
NONPROFIT SUPPORTING FARMS/FARMLAND PRESERVATION 1 APPALACHIAN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROJECT D 2 SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY N 372 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-0095 • appalachian.org
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markets as well as through farm stands, U-pick programs and CSAs, according to 2016 data from the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (which, incidentally, has been voted the best Nonprofit Supporting Farms/Farmland Preservation for eight years running). Evidently, many Best of WNC voters are fond of heading out to beautiful Fairview or venturing to the UNC Asheville campus for their farm products. Flying Cloud Farm, which has been voted Best Roadside Farm Stand for six years in a row, took firstplace once again this year for Best Community-Supported Agriculture Program. And the North Asheville Tailgate Market continues its extended
reign (eight years) as voters’ favorite Tailgate/Farmers Market. Of course, plenty of WNC residents prefer to source their fresh produce through the hyperlocal approach — getting their hands dirty in their own gardens. For those voters, B.B. Barns was the preferred Garden Supply Store for the second year in a row, and Hall of Famer Reems Creek Nursery was, once again, the top pick for Nurseries (Trees, Shrubs). And please welcome to the Hall of Fame Asheville Mulch Yard (Mulch Supplier). Healthy plants, whether flowers, vegetables, shrubs or trees, always do better with mulch. — Gina Smith X
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HICKORY NUT GAP FARM: Best Farm To Visit For Events FARM TO VISIT FOR EVENTS 1 HICKORY NUT GAP FARM E a x 57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview 828-628-1027 • hickorynutgapfarm.com
2 FRANNY’S FARM W a
22 Franny’s Farm Road, Leicester 208-596-8875 • frannysfarm.com
ROADSIDE FARM STAND 1 FLYING CLOUD FARM E a x 1860 Charlotte Highway, Fairview 828-768-3348 • flyingcloudfarm.net
ORCHARD 1 GRANDAD’S APPLES N’ SUCH S a 2951 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville 828-685-1685 • grandadsapples.com
1 SKY TOP ORCHARD S a x
1193 Pinnacle Mountain Road, Flat Rock 828-692-7930 • skytoporchard.com
2 JUSTUS ORCHARD S a
187 Garren Road, Hendersonville 828-974-1232 • justusorchard.com
GARDEN SUPPLY STORE 1 B.B. BARNS GARDEN, GIFT, LANDSCAPE CO. S a 3377 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 828-650-7300 • bbbarns.com
2 REEMS CREEK NURSERY N a 70 Monticello Road, Weaverville 828-645-3937 • reemscreek.com
3 FIFTH SEASON GARDENING CO. E 4 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-412-3200 • fifthseasongardening.com
MULCH SUPPLIER 1 ASHEVILLE MULCH YARD E N W a x 2425 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 828-707-1615 326 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville 828-484-8131 1544 Smokey Park Highway, Candler 828-665-9899 • ashevillemulchyard.com
2 RIVERSIDE STUMP DUMP R 620 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-251-5777 • themulchlady.com
TREE SERVICE 1 SMART FELLER TREE WORKS x 828-545-5503 • smartfellertreeworks.com
2 TARZAN THE TREEMAN 828-712-0006 • tarzanthetreeman.com
3 NEWCOMB’S TREE SERVICE E a 2585 US Highway 70, Swannanoa 828-777-1223 • newcombtreeservice.com
NURSERY (TREES, SHRUBS) 1 REEMS CREEK NURSERY N a x 70 Monticello Road, Weaverville 828-645-3937 • reemscreek.com
2 B. B. BARNS S a 3377 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 828-650-7300 • bbbarns.com
3 JESSE ISRAEL & SONS W 570 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-254-2671 • jesseisraelandsonsnursery.com
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SMALL TOWNS Swannanoa/ Black Mountain BREAKFAST RESTAURANT 1 LOUISE’S KITCHEN x
115 Black Mountain Ave., Black Mountain 828-357-5446 • louisesblackmtn.com
2 BLUE RIDGE BISCUIT CO. 601 W. State St., Black Mountain 828-357-8501 • avl.mx/3ss
3 THE BREAKFAST SHOPPE 2345 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 828-686-0051
LUNCH RESTAURANT 1 VERANDA CAFEx
119 Cherry St., Black Mountain 828-669-8864 • verandacafeandgifts.com
2 NATIVE KITCHEN AND SOCIAL CLUB 204 Whitson Ave., Swannanoa 828-581-0480 • nativesocialpub.com
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3 THE TRAILHEAD RESTAURANT AND BAR
VERANDA CAFE: Best Lunch Restaurant in Swannanoa/Black Mountain
207 W. State St., Black Mountain 828-357-5656 • thetrailheadrestaurant.com
DINNER RESTAURANT 1 NATIVE KITCHEN AND SOCIAL CLUB x 204 Whitson Ave., Swannanoa 828-581-0480 • nativesocialpub.com
2 THE TRAILHEAD RESTAURANT AND BAR 207 W. State St., Black Mountain 828-357-5656 • thetrailheadrestaurant.com
3 FRESH WOOD FIRED PIZZA & PASTA 100 S. Ridgeway Ave., Black Mountain 828-669-6999 • freshwoodfiredpizza.net
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the bustle of WNC’s biggest city, with its sidewalks filled 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. The creative, industrious, movers and shakers of towns like Swannanoa, Black Mountain, Marshall, Mars Hill, Weaverville, Woodfin, Hot Springs and Waynesville are making their towns and country attractive to live in and visit. According to Visit NC, the state’s tourism development wing, of the 14 million “person-trips” to the
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23 westernmost counties in 2016, 91 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: the combined views of people who know their towns best. Some of their favorite things may surprise you. And lots of brand-new winners emerged in each town.
While you’re perusing the listings, check out the winners of this year’s three new regional categories: Local Cause To Support, Local Place To Enjoy The Outdoors and Local Bar/ Brewery/Watering Hole. Please welcome to this year’s Hall of Fame: The Native Kitchen and Social Club (Dinner Restaurant - Swannanoa & Black Mountain), HART Theatre (Music/ Entertainment Venue - Waynesville), Clyde’s Restaurant (Breakfast Restaurant - Waynesville), Iron Horse Station (Dinner Restaurant - Hot Springs), and Smoky Mountain Diner (Breakfast Restaurant - Hot Springs). — Able Allen X
Offering our own craft-brewed beer, hand-tossed pizza with fresh local ingredients, & scrumptious homemade ice cream
Blue Mountain Pizza & Brew Pub
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
Enjoy monthly meals for a cause! Each month Blue Mountain Pizza hosts the “Third Thursday Fundraising Program,” benefiting a Weavervillebased nonprofit or organization (including schools, senior meal centers, food banks, and more) . We will match 100% of all community donations made at Blue Mountain Pizza, in addition to contributing 10% of the day’s profit, to the featured organization of the month.
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BEST OF SMALL TOWNS COFFEE & SWEETS 1 THE DRIPOLATOR COFFEEHOUSE x 221 W. State St., Black Mountain 828-669-0999 • avl.mx/3w7
2 DYNAMITE ROASTING CO. 3198 U.S. Highway 70, Black Mountain 828-357-8555 • dynamiteroasting.com
3 FILO PASTRIES
3 NATIVE KITCHEN AND SOCIAL PUB
LOCAL BAR/BREWERY/ WATERING HOLE 1 PISGAH BREWING CO.
221 W. STATE STREET BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 828.669.0999
150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain 828-669-0190 • pisgahbrewing.com
2 THE TRAILHEAD RESTAURANT AND BAR 207 W. State St., Black Mountain 828-357-5656 • thetrailheadrestaurant.com
204 Whitson Ave., Swannanoa 828-581-0480 • nativesocialpub.com
MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT VENUE 105-C Montreat Road, Black Mountain 828-669-0816 • whitehorseblackmountain.com
2 PISGAH BREWING CO. 150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain 828-669-0190 • pisgahbrewing.com
3 NATIVE KITCHEN & SOCIAL PUB 204 Whitson Ave., Swannanoa 828-581-0480 • nativesocialpub.com
ART GALLERY 1 SEVEN SISTERS GALLERY x
117 Cherry St., Black Mountain 828-669-5107 • sevensistersgallery.com
2 BLACK MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS 225 W. State St., Black Mountain 828-669-0930 • blackmountainarts.org
3 RED HOUSE ARCHITECTURE 12 S. Lexington Ave. #507, Asheville 828-231-2851 • byredhouse.com
RETAIL STORE 1 TOWN HARDWARE & GENERAL STORE 103 W. State St., Black Mountain 828-669-7723 • townhardware.com
2 SEVEN SISTERS GALLERY 117 Cherry St., Black Mountain 828-669-5107 • sevensistersgallery.com
3 BLACK MOUNTAIN YARN SHOP 203 W. State St., #A, Asheville 828-669-7570 • blackmountainyarnshop.com
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117 Cherry St., Black Mountain 828-669-5107 • sevensistersgallery.com
204 Whitson Ave., Swannanoa 828-581-0480 • nativesocialpub.com
CULTURAL OR ARTS EVENT 1 LEAF FESTIVAL 377 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain 828-686-8742 • theLEAF.org
2 SOURWOOD FESTIVAL 201 E. State St., Black Mountain 828-669-2300 • sourwoodfestival.com
3 NATIVE KITCHEN AND SOCIAL PUB
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103 W. State St., Black Mountain 828-669-7723 • townhardware.com
2 SEVEN SISTERS GALLERY
1155 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-298-9777 • filopastries.com
1 TOWN HARDWARE & GENERAL STORE
3 DOBRA TEA BLACK MOUNTAIN (CLOSED) • dobrateanc.com
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CULTURAL OR HISTORICAL LANDMARK 1 MONTE VISTA HOTEL 308 W. State St., Black Mountain 828-669-8870 • themontevistahotel.net
1 MONTREAT COLLEGE 310 Gaither Circle, Montreat 828-669-8012 • montreat.edu
BEST THING TO HAPPEN TO YOUR TOWN IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS 1 MORE LOCAL RESTAURANTS LOCAL PLACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS 1 MONTREAT TRAILS & PARK • townofmontreat.org
2 LAKE TOMAHAWK 3 WARREN WILSON COLLEGE CAMPUS TRAILS 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa 800-934-3536 • warren-wilson.edu
LOCAL CAUSE TO SUPPORT 1 BOUNTY AND SOUL 999 Old US Highway 70, Black Mountain 828-419-0533 • bountyandsoul.org
2 HELP BRITTEN OLINGER GET MOVING • avl.mx/566
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WNC’s premiere fabric store
PHOTO COURTESY OF MIYA GALLERY
MIYA GALLERY: Best Art Gallery in Weaverville/Woodfin
3 TOMMY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 247 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-658-3221
LUNCH RESTAURANT 1 WELL-BRED BAKERY & CAFÉ x 26 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-645-9300 • wellbredbakery.com
2 STONEY KNOB CAFÉ 337 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville 828-645-3309 • stoneyknobcafe.com
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55 N Main St., Weaverville 828-484-9978 • shoparoundthecornernc.com
16 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-645-4929 • mangumpottery.com
113 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-484-9448 • creperieandcafe.com
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3 MANGUM POTTERY
2 CRÊPERIE & CAFÉ
3 BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA AND BREW PUB 55 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-658-8778 • bluemountainpizza.com
DINNER RESTAURANT 1 STONEY KNOB CAFÉ x
337 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville 828-645-3309 • stoneyknobcafe.com
2 GLASS ONION 18 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-645-8866 • glassonionasheville.com
www.clayingaround.com
70 Monticello Road, Weaverville 828-645-3937 • reemscreek.com
26 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-645-9300 • wellbredbakery.com
26 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-645-9300 • wellbredbakery.com
Across the street from Carolina Day School
1 REEMS CREEK NURSERY
2 WELL-BRED BAKERY & CAFÉ
1 WELL-BRED BAKERY & CAFÉ x
1378 Hendersonville Rd • Suite D Asheville, NC • 277-0042
32 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-484-7200 • fivemonkeyquilts.com
55 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-658-8778 • bluemountainpizza.com
BREAKFAST RESTAURANT
paint your own pottery • mosaics glass fusing • pottery wheels canvas painting • the best place for kids to make art
1 5 LITTLE MONKEYS QUILT & SEW
1 BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA AND BREW PUB
32 N. Main St. Weaverville, NC 28787
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COFFEE & SWEETS 1 WELL-BRED BAKERY & CAFÉ x 26 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-645-9300 • wellbredbakery.com
2 ALLGOOD COFFEE
10 S. Main St., Weaverville 828-484-8663 • allgood.coffee
3 BAKED PIE CO.
50 N. Merrimon Ave., Woodfin 828-210-9544 • bakedpiecompany.com
LOCAL BAR/BREWERY/ WATERING HOLE 1 BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA AND BREW PUB 55 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-658-8778 • bluemountainpizza.com
2 TWISTED LAUREL EATERY AND TAPS 10-A S. Main St., Weaverville 828-645-2700 • twistedlaurel.com
3 ZEBULON ARTISAN ALES 8 Merchant Alley, Weaverville • zebulonbrewing.com
MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT VENUE 1 BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA AND BREW PUB x
55 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-658-8778 • bluemountainpizza.com
ART GALLERY 1 MIYA GALLERY x
20 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-658-9655 • miyagallery.com
2 ARTISANS ON MAIN 14 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-658-9617
3 BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA AND BREW PUB 3 MANGUM POTTERY 55 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-658-8778 • bluemountainpizza.com
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CULTURAL OR ARTS EVENT 1 WEAVERVILLE ART SAFARI
828-338-9335 • weavervilleartsafari.com
2 ART IN AUTUMN Weaverville • visitweaverville.com/art-in-autumn
CULTURAL OR HISTORICAL LANDMARK 1 VANCE BIRTHPLACE
911 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville 828-645-6706 • nchistoricsites.org/vance
2 LAKE LOUISE PARK Lake Louise Drive, Weaverville • weavervillenc.org
BEST THING TO HAPPEN TO YOUR TOWN IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS 1 OPENING OF BAKED PIE CO. 50 N. Merrimon Ave., Woodfin 828-333-4366 • bakedpiecompany.com
2 APPROVAL FOR GREENWAY FUNDING 2 OPENING OF ELUVIUM BREWING CO. 11 Florida Ave., Weaverville 828-484-1799 • eluviumbrewing.com
LOCAL PLACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS 1 LAKE LOUISE PARK Lake Louise Drive, Weaverville • weavervillenc.org
2 MAIN STREET NATURE PARK 25 N. Main St., Weaverville
3 BEAVER LAKE 1100 Merrimon Ave., Asheville
LOCAL CAUSE TO SUPPORT 1 EXPANSION OF GREENWAYS
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BREAKFAST RESTAURANT 1 ZUMA COFFEE x
7 Main St., Marshall 828-649-1617 • zumacoffee.com
2 THE SWEET MONKEY BAKERY &CAFÉ 133 S. Main St., Marshall 828-649-2489 • sweetmonkeybakery.com
3 THE WAGON WHEEL 390 Carl Eller Road, Mars Hill 828-689-4755
MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT VENUE 1 ZUMA COFFEE 7 Main St., Marshall 828-649-1617 • zumacoffee.com
2 STACKHOUSE 37 S. Main St., Mars Hill 828-680-1213 • stackhouserestaurant.com
ART GALLERY
LUNCH RESTAURANT 1 ZUMA COFFEE x
7 Main St., Marshall 828-649-1617 • zumacoffee.com
2 STACKHOUSE 37 S. Main St., Mars Hill 828-680-1213 • stackhouserestaurant.com
3 THE SWEET MONKEY BAKERY & CAFÉ 133 S. Main St., Marshall 828-649-2489 • sweetmonkeybakery.com
DINNER RESTAURANT 1 STAR DINER 115 N. Main St., Marshall 828-649-9900
PHOTO COURTESY OF MADISON COUNTY GOVERNMENT
MADISON COUNTY COURTHOUSE: Best Cultural Or Historical Landmark in Marshall/Mars Hill
2 STACKHOUSE 37 S. Main St., Mars Hill 828-680-1213 • stackhouserestaurant.com
3 THE ORIGINAL PAPA NICK’S 2 S. Main St., Mars Hill 828-689-8566 • theoriginalpapanicks.com
COFFEE & SWEETS 1 ZUMA COFFEE x
7 Main St., Marshall 828-649-1617 • zumacoffee.com
2 THE SWEET MONKEY BAKERY & CAFÉ 133 S. Main St., Marshall 828-649-2489 • sweetmonkeybakery.com
LOCAL BAR/BREWERY/ WATERING HOLE 1 MAD CO. BREWING 45 N. Main St., Marshall 828-649-8600 • madisoncountybrewing.com
2 STACKHOUSE 37 S. Main St., Mars Hill 828-680-1213 • stackhouserestaurant.com
THANKS ASHEVILLE! Delivery • Quantity Discount • Product Of The Month • Weaverville – 484-8131 • Swannanoa – 707-1615
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14 Main St., Marshall 828-649-1686 • flowmarshall.com
RETAIL STORE 1 PENLAND AND SONS 50 S. Main St., Marshall 828-649-2811
BUSINESS THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF YOUR TOWN 1 ZUMA COFFEE 7 Main St., Marshall 828-649-1617 • zumacoffee.com
CULTURAL OR ARTS EVENT 1 MERMAIDS IN MARSHALL • downtownmarshallnc.com/events
CULTURAL OR HISTORICAL LANDMARK 1 MADISON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 2 N. Main St., Marshall
LOCAL PLACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS 1 BLANNAHASSETT ISLAND
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SMOKY MOUNTAIN DINER: Best Breakfast Restaurant in Hot Springs
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Hot Springs BREAKFAST RESTAURANT 1 SMOKY MOUNTAIN DINER x 70 Lance Ave., Hot Springs 828-622-7571 • avl.mx/2sg
LUNCH RESTAURANT 1 IRON HORSE STATION RESTAURANT & TAVERN 24 S. Andrew Ave., Hot Springs 828-622-0022 • theironhorsestation.com
2 SPRING CREEK TAVERN 145 Bridge St., Hot Springs 828-622-0187 • thespringcreektavern.com
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24 S. Andrew Ave., Hot Springs 828-622-0022 • theironhorsestation.com
2 SPRING CREEK TAVERN 145 Bridge St., Hot Springs 828-622-0187 • thespringcreektavern.com
COFFEE & SWEETS 1 ARTISUN GALLERY & MARKETPLACE 16 S. Andrews Ave., Hot Springs 828-622-3573 • avl.mx/57j
LOCAL BAR/BREWERY/ WATERING HOLE 1 SPRING CREEK TAVERN
145 Bridge St., Hot Springs 828-622-0187 • thespringcreektavern.com
BUSINESS THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF YOUR TOWN 1 HOT SPRINGS RESORT AND SPA 315 Bridge St., Hot Springs 828-622-7676 • nchotsprings.com
2 BLUFF MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS 152 Bridge St., Hot Springs 828-622-7162 • bluffmountain.com
CULTURAL OR HISTORICAL LANDMARK 1 HOT SPRINGS RESORT AND SPA 315 Bridge St., Hot Springs 828-622-7676 • nchotsprings.com
LOCAL PLACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS 1 HOT SPRINGS RESORT AND SPA 315 Bridge St., Hot Springs 828-622-7676 • nchotsprings.com
2 APPALACHIAN TRAIL • appalachiantrail.org
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LOCAL BAR/BREWERY/ WATERING HOLE 1 BOOJUM BREWING CO. TAPROOM 50 N. Main St., Waynesville 828-246-0350 • boojumbrewing.com
2 FROG LEVEL BREWING CO. 56 Commerce St., Waynesville 828-454-5664 • froglevelbrewing.com
3 BEARWATERS BREWING CO. 101 Park St., Canton 828-237-4200 • bwbrewing.com
3 MAD ANTHONY’S TAPROOM AND RESTAURANT 180 Legion Drive, Waynesville 828-246-9249 • madanthonys.bar
MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT VENUE 1 HAYWOOD ARTS REGIONAL THEATRE x
Thank You WNC! 39 Miller Street Downtown Waynesville
828.456.5559
Mon-Sat 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Reservations accepted. | Walk-ins welcome.
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250 Pigeon St., Waynesville 828-456-6322 • harttheatre.org
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PANACEA COFFEEHOUSE: Best Coffee & Sweets in Waynesville BREAKFAST RESTAURANT 1 CLYDE’S RESTAURANT x
1 SWEET ONION x
2 THE BUTTERED BISCUIT
2 FROGS LEAP PUBLIC HOUSE
2107 S. Main St., Waynesville 828-456-9135
1226 Dellwood Road, Waynesville 828-246-6446
3 TRAILHEAD CAFE & BAKERY 18 N. Main St., Waynesville 828-246-6389 • trailheadcafebakery.com
LUNCH RESTAURANT 1 BOOJUM BREWING CO. TAPROOM
AWARD PLAQUE
DINNER RESTAURANT
50 N. Main St., Waynesville 828-246-0350 • boojumbrewing.com
2 THE SWEET ONION RESTAURANT 39 Miller St., Waynesville 828-456-5559 • sweetonionrestaurant.com
3 CLYDE’S RESTAURANT 2107 S. Main St., Waynesville 828-456-9135
39 Miller St., Waynesville 828-456-5559 • sweetonionrestaurant.com 44 Church St., Waynesville 828-456-1930 • frogsleappublichouse.com
3 BOOJUM BREWING CO. TAPROOM 50 N. Main St., Waynesville 828-246-0350 • boojumbrewing.com
COFFEE & SWEETS 1 PANACEA COFFEEHOUSE, CAFÉ & ROASTERY x 66 Commerce St., Waynesville 828-452-6200 • panaceacoffee.com
2 SMOKY MOUNTAIN ROASTERS 444 Hazlewood Ave., Waynesville 828-452-1212 • avl.mx/55f
3 KANDI’S CAKES AND BAKE SHOP
200 S. Main St., Waynesville 828-246-0180 • kandiscakesandbakeshop.com
2 FROG LEVEL BREWING CO. 56 Commerce St., Waynesville 828-454-5664 • froglevelbrewing.com
ART GALLERY 1 TWIGS AND LEAVES GALLERY x 98 N. Main St., Waynesville 828-456-1940 • twigsandleaves.com
RETAIL STORE 1 MAST GENERAL STORE 63 N. Main St., Waynesville 828-452-2101 • mastgeneralstore.com
2 ROBIN BLU 486 Hazelwood Ave., Waynesville 828-246-9697
BUSINESS THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF YOUR TOWN 1 THE STRAND AT 38 MAIN 38 N. Main St., Waynesville 828-283-0079 • 38main.com
CULTURAL OR ARTS EVENT 1 FOLKMOOT USA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 112 Virginia Ave., Waynesville • folkmoot.org
2 CHURCH STREET ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR 9 S. Main St., Waynesville • downtownwaynesville.com/calendar
LOCAL PLACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS 1 LAKE JUNALUSKA
8.5” x 11”
HIGH QUALITY MOUNT $60 + SHIPPING
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AUG. 15 - 21, 2018
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LOCAL CAUSE TO SUPPORT 1 REACH OF HAYWOOD COUNTY 627 N. Main St., Waynesville 828-456-7898 • reachofhaywood.org
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