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The Definitive Guide Do you hear the train a-comin’?

It’s rolling ’round the bend.

And though 2020 may have felt like Folsom Prison, we’re hoping our 2021 Best of WNC brings that sensation to an end.

Whether you’re wearing the conductor’s hat, riding in a passenger car or holding on for dear life to the caboose, let’s all take a collective moment to recognize and celebrate the local people, places and institutions that earned the top-place finishes in this year’s balloting.

No small feat: The final 2021 results include over 500 categories. Needless to say, we’ve got a few new sheriffs in town as far as first-place winners go, as well as some additional Hall of Famers. The latter honor is earned by those who hold the top seat in a category four or more years in a row.

We’d like to give a whistle-blast salute to each of you who voted, to the Xpress staff who tallied and judged thousands of ballots and to the businesses that purchased thank-you ads in these pages. Their ads not only showcase the winners, they support WNC’s most widely read free newspaper, Mountain Xpress.

Keep an eye out for X-Award certificates and store-window decals on display in are businesses.

Also, consider holding on to your copy of this guide as a reference: The Best of WNC listings offer a compendium of savvy recommendations.

As always, if you have questions, comments or suggestions about this year’s or next year’s Best of WNC ballot, drop us a line at bestofwnc@moutnainx.com.

— Thomas Calder X

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Contents 9 Area Map 10 Eats 38 Drinks 50 Arts & Entertainment 60 Outdoors 66 Shopping 76 Professional Services 84 Personal Services 86 Kids 92 Pets 96 Uniquely Asheville 100 Media 102 Health & Wellness 114 Work & Business 116 Farm, Yard & Garden

Small Towns

121 Swannanoa & Black Mountain 123 Weaverville & Woodfin 125 Marshall & Mars Hill 127 Hot Springs 128 Burnsville 130 Hendersonville, Flat Rock & Mills River 132 Brevard 134 Waynesville, Maggie Valley & Canton 136 Sylva & Cullowhee 138 Index

PUBLISHER Jeff Fobes • BALLOT OFFICIALS Able Allen, Edwin Arnaudin, Thomas Calder, Jennifer Castillo, Jeff Fobes, Madeline Forwerk, Andrea Hall, Susan Hutchinson, Olivia Urban • BEST OF WNC SUPPLEMENT DESIGN Scott Southwick • DESIGNERS Eleanor Annand, Scott Southwick, Olivia Urban • LISTINGS EDITORS Able Allen, Jennifer Castillo • PHOTO COORDINATOR Able Allen • WRITERS Able Allen, Edwin Arnaudin, Thomas Calder, Susan Hutchinson, Justin McGuire, Brooke Randle, Tracy Rose, Daniel Walton, Jessica Wakeman, Kay West • AD SALES Sara Brecht, David Furr, Tiffany Wagner • IT & WEB Bowman Kelley, Brandon Tilley • FRONT OFFICE/ ACCOUNTING Able Allen, Jennifer Castillo, Amie Fowler-Tanner • DISTRIBUTION Susan Hutchinson, Cindy Kunst and a fantastic team of devoted drivers • COVER DESIGN Scott Southwick The Best of WNC Pocket Guide is published annually by Mountain Xpress P.O. Box 114 Asheville, NC 28802 828.251.1333 © 2021 Mountain Xpress

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The Hall of Fame designates winners who have come out on top four years in a row, including this year (2018 - 2021)

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e a EAST: Fairview, Swannanoa, Black Mountain w a WEST: Candler, Sylva, Cullowhee,

Bryson City, Canton, Waynesville, Maggie Valley

OUR MISSION To build community and strengthen democracy by serving an engaged, thoughtful constituency at the local level – where the impact of citizen action is greatest. We report on local events, regional issues and the area’s vibrant artsand-culture scene – independently, fairly and in-depth.

We partner with the community to create an ongoing civic dialogue. We offer exceptional and affordable media opportunities for local businesses, professionals and nonprofit groups to promote their offerings to the community.

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SUNNY POINT CAFÉ

Best Breakfast, Best Brunch; second place Bloody Mary, Restaurant That Best Represents the Spirit of Asheville, Restaurant in West Asheville; third place Biscuits, Local Food Emphasis (tie)

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ONSIDERING the runaway COVID coast-

er that left the station in March 2020 and 18 months later is still taking its unwilling passengers on a psyche-rattling, body-bruising course, every restaurant in WNC deserves a medal for staying buckled in.

In such uncertain times, the people’s choice for Favorite Restaurant stayed tried-and-true, giving Nine Mile, Cúrate and Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian first, second and third places, respectively — an eclectic trio that will also be celebrating gold, silver and bronze rankings in several other categories as well.

When faced with distressing times, most of us will choose comfort food, which, in its many iterations, drew voters like bees to honey, racking up big numbers in categories such as Breakfast and Brunch (ever-bright Sunny Point Café); Bakery/Sweets (Well-Bred’s irresistible confections); Biscuits (Biscuit Head’s enduring flour power); Pizza (family-style at 828 Family Pizzeria); Fried Chicken (Rocky’s Hot Chicken sizzles again); and Ice Cream (ever-innovative The Hop).

Restaurateurs with drive and a dream forged ahead with their plans, with Jettie Rae’s Oyster House scoring a double win in its debut for New Restaurant and Seafood.

We salute three new entrants to the Hall of Fame: The Chop Shop Butchery (Butcher Shop) • Wild Ginger (Restaurant in South Asheville) • Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge (Late-Night Eats).

Through a year laden with challenges, Asheville’s hospitality industry continued to set the table — in their buildings or in your home — with lavish generosity.

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Thank You Asheville

WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP

Now Open at All Three Locations

downtown river arts district south asheville

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GREEN SAGE CAFÉ

Best Green/Sustainability-Friendly Restaurant, Best Healthiest Food; third place Smoothies/Juices RESTAURANT THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF ASHEVILLE

1 NINE MILE n w s

233 Montford Ave., Asheville 828-505-3121 751 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9903 Biltmore Park Town Square, 33 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 828-676-1807 • ninemileasheville.com

2 SUNNY POINT CAFÉ w

626 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com

3 CÚRATE d

13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-239-2946 • curatetapasbar.com

FAVORITE RESTAURANT

1 NINE MILE n w s x

233 Montford Ave., Asheville 828-505-3121 751 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9903 Biltmore Park Town Square, 33 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 828-676-1807 • ninemileasheville.com

2 CÚRATE d

13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-239-2946 • curatetapasbar.com

3 VINNIE’S NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN n

641 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-1077 • vinniesitalian.com

RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN (INCLUDING SOUTH SLOPE)

1 CÚRATE d x

13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-239-2946 • curatetapasbar.com 2 BUXTON HALL BARBECUE d 32 Banks Ave., Asheville 828-232-7216 • buxtonhall.com 3 CHAI PANI d 22 Battery Park Ave., Asheville 828-254-4003 • capellaon9.com

RESTAURANT IN THE RIVER ARTS DISTRICT

1 VIVIAN r

348 Depot St., Suite 190, Asheville 828-225-3497 • vivianavl.com 2 WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP r 388 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-254-1398 • whiteducktacoshop.com 3 12 BONES SMOKEHOUSE r 5 Foundy St., Suite 10, Asheville 828-253-4499 • 12bones.com

RESTAURANT IN WEST ASHEVILLE

1 NINE MILE w x

751 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9903 • ninemileasheville.com 2 SUNNY POINT CAFÉ w 626 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com 3 JARGON w 715 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-785-1761 • jargonrestaurant.com

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HEMINGWAY’S CUBA RESTAURANT & BAR

Best Restaurant With a View; second place Bar With a View; third place Latin American Restaurant, Hotel Bar RESTAURANT IN NORTH ASHEVILLE

1 VINNIE’S NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN n

641 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-1077 • vinniesitalian.com

2 AVENUE M n

791 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-350-8181 • avenuemavl.com

3 NINE MILE n

233 Montford Ave., Asheville 828-505-3121 • ninemileasheville.com

RESTAURANT IN EAST ASHEVILLE

1 COPPER CROWN e x

1011 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-505-7531 • coppercrownavl.com

2 EAST VILLAGE GRILLE e

1177 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-299-3743 • eastvillagegrille.com

3 RENDEZVOUS e

184 New Haw Creek Road, Asheville 828-348-0909 • ashevillerendezvous.com

RESTAURANT IN SOUTH ASHEVILLE

1 WILD GINGER PHO NOODLE BAR s x

1950 Hendersonville Road, Suite 12, Asheville 828-676-1827 • wildgingernoodle.com

2 TUPELO HONEY s

1829 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-505-7676 • tupelohoneycafe.com

3 12 BONES SMOKEHOUSE s a 2350 Hendersonville Road, Arden 828-687-1395 • 12bones.com

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RESTAURANT THAT ADAPTED TO COVID RESTRICTIONS

1 ZIA TAQUERIA w

521 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9393 • ziataco.com

2 VINNIE’S NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN n 641 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-1077 • vinniesitalian.com

3 ROCKY’S HOT CHICKEN SHACK w 1455 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-575-2260 rockyshotchickenshack.com

RESTAURANT THAT CLOSED PERMANENTLY DUE TO COVID

1 NATIVE KITCHEN + SOCIAL PUB 2 OVER EASY CAFÉ 3 REZAZ RESTAURANT BREAKFAST

1 SUNNY POINT CAFÉ w x

626 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com

2 BISCUIT HEAD d w

417 Biltmore Ave., Suite 4F, 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

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Local

ZIA TAQUERIA Thank You WNC!

SUNNY POINT CAFÉ

We love you too!

521 Haywood Rd. 828.575.9393 www.ziataco.com

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EATS BRUNCH

1 SUNNY POINT CAFÉ w x

626 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com 2 BISCUIT HEAD d w 417 Biltmore Ave., Suite 4F, 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

LUNCH

1 APPALACHIAN JAVA CAFE & DESSERTS n a

8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 appalachianjavaburnsville.com 2 WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP r d 388 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-254-1398 12 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-232-9191 • whiteducktacoshop.com 3 ROMAN’S DELI d 75A Haywood St., Asheville 828-505-1552 • ieatlocal.com

QUICK MEAL

1 WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP r d s x

388 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-254-1398 12 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-232-9191 16 Miami Circle, Arden 828-676-1859 • whiteducktacoshop.com

2 APPALACHIAN JAVA CAFE & DESSERTS n a

8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 appalachianjavaburnsville.com 3 MAMACITAS d 77 Biltmore Ave., Suite 101, Asheville 828-255-8080 • mamacitastaqueria.com

RESTAURANT TO TAKE OUT-OF-TOWNERS TO

1 CÚRATE d x

13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-239-2946 • curatetapasbar.com 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 5 Foundy St., Suite 10, Asheville 828-253-4499 • 12bones.com

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PEOPLE-WATCHING RESTAURANT

1 MELLOW MUSHROOM d x 50 Broadway, Asheville 828-236-9800 mellowmushroom.com/asheville

2 CARMEL’S KITCHEN & BAR d

Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave., Suite 129, Asheville 828-252-8730 • carmelsofasheville.com

3 APPALACHIAN JAVA CAFE & DESSERTS n a 8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 appalachianjavaburnsville.com

RESTAURANT WITH A VIEW

1 HEMINGWAY’S CUBA RESTAURANT & BAR d

15 Page Ave., 4th Floor, Asheville 828-417-6866 • hemingwayscuba.com

2 SUNSET TERRACE n

Omni Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 800-438-5800 • avl.mx/3k8

3 PISGAH INN w a

Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 408.6, Canton 828-235-8228 • pisgahinn.com

OUTDOOR DINING

1 WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP r d s

388 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-254-1398 12 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-232-9191 16 Miami Circle, Arden 828-676-1859 • whiteducktacoshop.com

2 SMOKY PARK SUPPER CLUB r 350 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-350-0315 • smokypark.com

2 ZIA TAQUERIA w

521 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9393 • ziataco.com

3 RENDEZVOUS e

184 New Haw Creek Road, Asheville 828-348-0909 • ashevillerendezvous.com

TO THIS YEAR'S WINNERS

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Consistently Voted One of WNC’s Best Italian Restaurants in:

BEST PASTA BEST ITALIAN

Thank you for your support!

STRADA ITALIANO SOCIAL LOUNGE

SEAFOOD FRESH PASTA HAND-TOSSED PIZZA

VEGAN VEGETARIAN GLUTEN FREE

27 Broadway St | 828.348.8448 stradaasheville.com socialloungeasheville.com

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JETTIE RAE’S OYSTER HOUSE Best Seafood, Best New Restaurant; second place Restaurant Cocktail Selection

NEW RESTAURANT (OPENED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS)

RESTAURANT WINE SELECTION

1 JETTIE RAE’S OYSTER HOUSE n

1 ZAMBRA d

2 THAI PEARL w

2 CÚRATE d

3 THE MADNESS SUSHI, BURGER & BAR w

3 LEO’S HOUSE OF THIRST w

143 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-505-4499 • jettieraes.com

747 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-412-5905 • thaipearlasheville.com

275 Smokey Park Highway, Suite 251, Asheville 828-418-3166 • themadnessavl

ROMANTIC DINING

1 ZAMBRA d x

85 W. Walnut St., Asheville 828-232-1060 • zambratapas.com

2 CÚRATE d

13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-239-2946 • curatetapasbar.com

3 SUNSET TERRACE n

Omni Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 800-438-5800 • avl.mx/3k8

FINE DINING/UPSCALE

1 CÚRATE d x

13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-239-2946 • curatetapasbar.com

2 RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE s 26 All Souls Crescent, Asheville 828-398-6200 • avl.mx/9oz

3 RED STAG GRILL s

Grand Bohemian Hotel, 11 Boston Way, Asheville 828-398-5600 kesslercollection.com/red-stag-grill

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85 W. Walnut St., Asheville 828-232-1060 • zambratapas.com 13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-239-2946 • curatetapasbar.com 1055 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-8017 • leosavl.com

RESTAURANT COCKTAIL SELECTION

1 SOVEREIGN REMEDIES d x

29 N. Market St., Asheville 828-919-9518 • sovereignremedies.com

2 JETTIE RAE’S OYSTER HOUSE n 143 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-505-4499 • jettieraes.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, Asheville 828-277-5775 • ashevillebrewing.com

2 MELLOW MUSHROOM d

50 Broadway, Asheville 828-236-9800 mellowmushroom.com/asheville

3 APPALACHIAN JAVA CAFE & DESSERTS n a 8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 appalachianjavaburnsville.com

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JETTIE RAE’S OYSTER HOUSE

Thank you Asheville for voting us one of the

best new restaurants!

THE MADNESS SUSHI, BURGER & BAR YUM SUSHI BURRITO AND POKE themadnessavl.com

The Madness

North Asheville (Coming Soon): 1020 Merrimon Ave, ste 106, Asheville, NC (828) 505-1345 West Asheville: 275 Smokey Park Hwy, ste 251, Asheville, NC (828) 418-3166

Yum Sushi Burrito and Poke Downtown: 45 Asheland Ave, Asheville, NC, (828) 505-2277 South Asheville: 100 Julian Shoals Dr., Arden, NC, (828) 676-3800

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EATS DINER/HOMESTYLE

1 HOMEGROWN n x

371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-4340 • slowfoodrightquick.com 2 TASTEE DINER w 575 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-417-7424 • tasteedinernc.com 3 FIVE POINTS RESTAURANT n 258 Broadway, Asheville 828-252-8030 • 5pointsasheville.com

PUB GRUB

1 JACK OF THE WOOD d

95 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-252-5445 • jackofthewood.com 2 WESTVILLE PUB w 777 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-225-9782 • westvillepub.com 3 FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREW PUB d 12 Church St., Asheville 828-254-3008 • foggymountainavl.com

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BEST SERVICE

1 VINNIE’S NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN n x 641 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-1077 • vinniesitalian.com

2 APPALACHIAN JAVA CAFE & DESSERTS n a 8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 appalachianjavaburnsville.com

3 CÚRATE d

13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-239-2946 • curatetapasbar.com

BARBECUE

1 12 BONES SMOKEHOUSE r s x

5 Foundy St., Suite 10, Asheville 828-253-4499 2350 Hendersonville Road, Arden 828-687-1395 • 12bones.com

1 ROCKY’S HOT CHICKEN SHACK w s

2 LUELLA’S BAR-B-QUE n s

2 APPALACHIAN JAVA CAFE & DESSERTS n a

3 MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ s

1455 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-575-2260 3749 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 828-676-3222 rockyshotchickenshack.com

8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 appalachianjavaburnsville.com 3 CHAI PANI d 22 Battery Park Ave., Asheville 828-254-4003 • chaipaniasheville.com

LATE-NIGHT EATS

1 RANKIN VAULT COCKTAIL LOUNGE d x

7 Rankin Ave., Asheville 828-254-4993 • rankinvault.com 2 WAFFLE HOUSE e w 171 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-258-0348 210 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville 828-665-1500 • wafflehouse.com 3 PIE.ZAA d 46 Millard Ave., Asheville 828-440-0400 • piezaapizzaasheville.com

501 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-505-7427 Biltmore Park Town Square, 33 Town Square Blvd., Biltmore Park 828-676-3855 • luellasbbq.com 4 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-505-8282 • moesoriginalbbq.com

RIBS

1 12 BONES SMOKEHOUSE r s x

5 Foundy St., Suite 10, Asheville 828-253-4499 2350 Hendersonville Road, Arden 828-687-1395 • 12bones.com

2 MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ s n

4 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-505-8282 72 Weaverville Road, Woodfin 828-505-3542 • moesoriginalbbq.com

3 LUELLA’S BAR-B-QUE n

501 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-505-7427 • luellasbbq.com

BEST VALUE

1 WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP r d s

388 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-254-1398 12 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-232-9191 16 Miami Circle, Arden 828-676-1859 • whiteducktacoshop.com

2 APPALACHIAN JAVA CAFE & DESSERTS n a

8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 appalachianjavaburnsville.com 3 NINE MILE n 233 Montford Ave., Asheville 828-505-3121 • ninemileasheville.com

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BURGER

1 FARM BURGER d s x

10 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-348-8540 1831 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-575-2393 • farmburger.com

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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Thanks for voting us the best for people-watching and one of the best MELLOW kid-friendly pizza joints in Asheville!

MUSHROOM You rock!

THANK YOU!

Best Burger:

FARM 1st Place: BURGER Veggie Burger 8 Years In A Row

2021

NEW WIN

100% Grassfed • 100% Asheville

50 Broadway 236-9800 mellowmushroom.com/ asheville

Downtown | 10 Patton Ave South | 1831 Hendersonville Rd

JACK OF THE WOOD

Thank you Asheville!

• Voted best Barbecue 11 years in a row • Voted best Ribs 8 years in a row

@12bonesribs

12 BONES@12bonesriver @12bonessouth SMOKEHOUSE River Arts Location

5 Foundy Street | Asheville, NC 28801 | 828-253-4499

South Asheville Location

12 Bones Brewing attached on the other side of the building

2350 Hendersonville Road | Arden, NC 28704 | 828-687-1395

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WINGS

1 WILD WING CAFÉ s a

65 Long Shoals Road, Arden 828-691-9464 • wildwingcafe.com

2 ROCKY’S HOT CHICKEN SHACK w s 1455 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-575-2260 3749 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 828-676-3222 rockyshotchickenshack.com

3 MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ s

HOT DOGS

1 CELEBRITY’S HOTDOGS w x 1409 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-670-5954 • avl.mx/57f

2 HOT DOG WORLD s a

226 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville 828-697-0374 • hotdogworld.net

3 THE BARKSDALE d

42 Banks Ave., Asheville 828-424-7449 • avl.mx/a6w

FRENCH

4 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-505-8282 • moesoriginalbbq.com

1 BOUCHON d x

FRENCH FRIES

2 RENDEZVOUS e

1 BOUCHON d x

62 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-350-1140 • ashevillebouchon.com

2 FIVE GUYS BURGER AND FRIES n s

182 Merrimon Ave., Suite 60, Asheville 828-210-2800 1838 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-277-3894 • fiveguys.com

3 FARM BURGER d

10 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-348-8540 • farmburger.com

FRIED CHICKEN

1 ROCKY’S HOT CHICKEN SHACK w s x 1455 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-575-2260 3749 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 828-676-3222 rockyshotchickenshack.com

2 HOMEGROWN n

371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-4340 • slowfoodrightquick.com

3 BUXTON HALL BARBECUE d 32 Banks Ave., Asheville 828-232-7216 • buxtonhall.com

62 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-350-1140 • ashevillebouchon.com 184 New Haw Creek Road, Asheville 828-348-0909 • ashevillerendezvous.com

3 VIVIAN r

348 Depot St., Suite 190, Asheville 828-225-3497 • vivianavl.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 CHIESA n

152 Montford Ave., Asheville 828-552-3110 • chiesaavl.com

PASTA

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 CHIESA n

152 Montford Ave., Asheville 828-552-3110 • chiesaavl.com

HOT BAR/BUFFET

PIZZA

1 MELA INDIAN RESTAURANT d

1 828 FAMILY PIZZERIA n

2 ASIANA GRAND BUFFET s

2 ASHEVILLE PIZZA & BREWING CO. n d

70 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-225-8880 • melaasheville.com

1968 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-654-8879 • asianagb.com

3 BLUE RIDGE ARTISANAL BUFFET n Omni Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 800-438-5800 • avl.mx/4uw

946 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-285-0709 • 828pizzeria.com

675 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-254-1281 77 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-255-4077 • ashevillebrewing.com

3 PIZZA MIND w

285 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9181 • pizzamindavl.com

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ASHEVILLE SANDWICH CO. Best Sandwich Shop

SUB SHOP

1 JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS w e s x

1341 Parkwood Road, Suite 103, Asheville 828-271-4612 104A River Hills Road, Asheville 828-298-6453 1816 Hendersonville Road, Suite 20, Asheville 828-277-1514 • jerseymikes.com

2 SILVERBALL SUBS w

347 New Leicester Highway, Asheville 828-412-5281 • silverballsubs.com

3 FIREHOUSE SUBS e

168 Tunnel Road, Suite 10, Asheville 828-299-7552 • firehousesubs.com

SANDWICH SHOP

1 ASHEVILLE SANDWICH CO. w 794 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-8070 ashevillesandwichcompany.com

2 ROMAN’S DELI d

75A Haywood St., Asheville 828-505-1552 • ieatlocal.com

3 LORETTA’S CAFÉ d

114 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-253-3747 • lorettascafe.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 STONEY KNOB CAFE n a

337 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville 828-645-3309 • stoneyknobcafe.com

3 POMODOROS GREEK AND ITALIAN CAFÉ e

1070 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-299-3032 • pomodorositalian.com

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1 GYPSY QUEEN CUISINE w

807 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-575-2758 • gypsyqueencuisine.com

2 JERUSALEM GARDEN CAFÉ d

78 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-254-0255 • jerusalemgardencafe.com

3 BABA NAHM d

Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave., Suite 139, Asheville babanahm.com

TACO

1 WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP r d s x

388 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-254-1398 12 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-232-9191 16 Miami Circle, Arden 828-676-1859 • 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

BURRITO

1 MAMACITAS d

77 Biltmore Ave., Suite 101, Asheville 828-255-8080 • mamacitastaqueria.com

2 NEO BURRITO w e

1341 Parkwood Road, Asheville 828-772-9602 4 S. Tunnel Road, Suite 750, Asheville 828-772-9619 • neoburrito.com

3 URBAN BURRITO n

640 Merrimon Ave., Suite 203, Asheville 828-251-1921 • urbanburrito.com

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Best Middle Eastern Restaurant; third place Food Truck (tie) MEXICAN

1 PAPA’S & BEER AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FAMILY RESTAURANT e 17 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-255-2204 papasandbeerdowntown.com

2 ZIA TAQUERIA w

521 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9393 • ziataco.com

3 EL QUE PASA w

891 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-407-1748 • elquepasa.net

3 PAPA’S & BEER MEXICAN RESTAURANT w 1000 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-536-0205 papasandbeerasheville.net

LATIN AMERICAN

1 SALSA’S d

6 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-252-9805 • salsasnc.com

2 LIMONES d

15 Eagle St., Asheville 828-252-2327 • limonesrestaurant.com

3 HEMINGWAY’S CUBA RESTAURANT & BAR d

15 Page Ave., 4th Floor, Asheville 828-417-6866 • hemingwayscuba.com

RAMEN

1 ITTO RAMEN BAR & TAPAS w d 630 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-0860 3 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-552-3288 • ittoramen.com

2 GAN SHAN w

285 Haywood Road, Suite 20, Asheville 828-417-7402 • ganshangroup.com

3 HEIWA SHOKUDO d

87 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-254-7761 • heiwashokudo.net

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SUSHI

1 GREEN TEA SUSHI RESTAURANT w

2 Regent Park Blvd., Asheville 828-252-8300 • greenteasushinc.com

2 ZEN SUSHI n

640 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-225-6033 • zen-sushi-asheville.com

3 WASABI JAPANESE RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR d 19 Broadway, Asheville 828-225-2551 • wasabiashevillenc.com

JAPANESE

1 GREEN TEA SUSHI RESTAURANT w

2 Regent Park Blvd., Asheville 828-252-8300 • greenteasushinc.com

2 ICHIBAN STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR s

2 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-252-7885 • ashevilleichiban.com

3 WASABI JAPANESE RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR d 19 Broadway, Asheville 828-225-2551 • wasabiashevillenc.com

THAI

1 LITTLE BEE THAI d x

45 S. French Broad Ave., Suite 190, Asheville 828-239-8808 • avl.mx/a36

2 THAI PEARL w

747 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-412-5905 • thaipearlasheville.com

3 SUWANA’S THAI ORCHID RESTAURANT d

11 Broadway, Asheville 828-281-8151 • suwanasthaiorchid.com

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Thanksg! for votin GYPSY QUEEN CUISINE Thank you for voting us the Best for 10 years in a row!

Deli - Market - Food Truck - Catering

807 Patton Avenue • 575-2758 www.gypsyqueencuisine.com

Thank you for voting us one of the best Japanese restaurants in Asheville.

ICHIBAN STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR We appreciate the WASABI support during these hard times.

Please also visit our sister restaurant, Wasabi, in downtown

2 Hendersonville Road *Biltmore Station* Asheville, NC (828) 252-7885 • Order online at ichibanasheville.com

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ITTO RAMEN BAR & TAPAS Best Ramen

INDIAN

1 CHAI PANI d

22 Battery Park Ave., Asheville 828-254-4003 • chaipaniasheville.com

1 MELA INDIAN RESTAURANT d x

70 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-225-8880 • melaasheville.com

SALAD

1 APPALACHIAN JAVA CAFE & DESSERTS n a 8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 appalachianjavaburnsville.com

1 LAUGHING SEED CAFÉ d x 40 Wall St., Asheville 828-252-3445 • laughingseed.com

2 CINNAMON KITCHEN INDIAN CUISINE s

2 NINE MILE n w

3 INDIA GARDEN e

3 APOLLO FLAME BISTRO s

1838 Hendersonville Road, Suite 103, Asheville 828-575-2100 • ckcuisine.com 80 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-298-5001 indiagardenonline.com/location

CHINESE

1 RED GINGER DIMSUM & TAPAS d x

82 Patton Ave., Suite 100, Asheville 828-505-8688 redgingerdimsumtapas.com

2 ORIENTAL PAVILION w

48 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 828-236-3839 • orientalpavilionnc.com

3 CHINA TASTE w

202 State St., Asheville 828-252-7999 • chinatastenc.com

KOREAN

1 STONEBOWL KOREAN RESTAURANT s

1987 Hendersonville Road, Suite A, Asheville 828-676-2172 • stonebowlasheville.com

2 KOREAN HOUSE [Closed] 2 KOREANA [Closed]

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233 Montford Ave., Asheville 828-505-3121 751 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9903 • ninemileasheville.com 485 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-274-3582 • apolloflamebistro.net

SEAFOOD

1 JETTIE RAE’S OYSTER HOUSE n 143 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-505-4499 • jettieraes.com

2 THE LOBSTER TRAP d

35 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-350-0505 • thelobstertrap.biz

3 OYSTER HOUSE BREWING CO. w 625 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9370 • oysterhousebeers.com

SOUTHERN

1 TUPELO HONEY d s x

12 College St., Asheville 828-255-4863 1829 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-505-7676 • tupelohoneycafe.com

2 HOMEGROWN n

371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-4340 • slowfoodrightquick.com

3 ROCKY’S HOT CHICKEN SHACK w 1455 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-575-2260 rockyshotchickenshack.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

3 PLANT n

165 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-258-7500 • plantisfood.com

VEGAN/VEGETARIAN

1 PLANT n

165 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-258-7500 • plantisfood.com

2 LAUGHING SEED CAFÉ d

40 Wall St., Asheville 828-252-3445 • laughingseed.com

3 ROSETTA’S KITCHEN d

116 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-232-0738 • rosettaskitchen.com

VEGGIE BURGER

1 FARM BURGER d s

10 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-348-8540 1831 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-575-2393 • farmburger.com

2 LAUGHING SEED CAFÉ d

40 Wall St., Asheville 828-252-3445 • laughingseed.com

3 THE TRASHY VEGAN M Asheville • avl.mx/9oo

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GREEN/SUSTAINABILITYFRIENDLY RESTAURANT

1 GREEN SAGE CAFÉ d n s x 5 Broadway, Asheville 828-252-4450 633 Merrimon Ave., Suite A, Asheville 828-417-7859 1800 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-274-4450 • greensagecafe.com

2 PLANT n

165 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-258-7500 • plantisfood.com

3 HOMEGROWN n

371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-4340 • slowfoodrightquick.com

LOCAL-FOOD EMPHASIS

1 HOMEGROWN n x

371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-4340 • slowfoodrightquick.com

2 RHUBARB d

7 SW Pack Square, Asheville 828-785-1503 • rhubarbasheville.com

3 APPALACHIAN JAVA CAFE & DESSERTS n a 8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 appalachianjavaburnsville.com

3 SUNNY POINT CAFÉ w

626 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com

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We’re Honored to be Voted

Best Vegan Restaurant PLANT 1st place • Vegan/Vegetarian 2nd place • Chef • Best Green/Sustainability-Friendly Restaurant 3rd place • Healthiest Food • Special Diet Options 165 merrimon avenue • (828) 258-7500 • plantisfood.com

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1 GREEN SAGE CAFÉ d n s

5 Broadway, Asheville 828-252-4450 633 Merrimon Ave., Suite A, Asheville 828-417-7859 1800 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-274-4450 • greensagecafe.com

2 LAUGHING SEED CAFÉ d

40 Wall St., Asheville 828-252-3445 • laughingseed.com

3 PLANT n

165 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-258-7500 • plantisfood.com

ICE CREAM

1 THE HOP ICE CREAM CAFÉ n w d x

640 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-254-2224 721 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-5155 The S&W Market, 56 Patton Ave., Asheville hopicecreamnc.com

2 ULTIMATE ICE CREAM e n

1070 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-296-1234 195 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-258-1515 • ultimateicecreamavl.com

3 SUNSHINE SAMMIES d

99 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-505-2852 • sunshinesammies.com

FROZEN TREATS OTHER THAN ICE CREAM

1 WHIT’S FROZEN CUSTARD n s x

565 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-505-1771 1840 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-575-2455 • whitsasheville.com

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CHOCOLATE

1 FRENCH BROAD CHOCOLATES d r x

10 S. Pack Square, Asheville 828-252-4181 821 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-348-5187 frenchbroadchocolates.com

2 THE CHOCOLATE FETISH d

36 Haywood St., Asheville 828-258-2353 • chocolatefetish.com

3 ASHEVILLE CHOCOLATE d

25 Broadway, Asheville 828-505-8596 • avlchocolate.com

DOUGHNUTS

1 HOLE DOUGHNUTS w

168 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-774-5667 • hole-doughnuts.com

2 VORTEX DOUGHNUTS d

32 Banks Ave., Suite 106, Asheville 828-552-3010 • vortexdoughnuts.com

3 DUCK DONUTS n

182 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-575-2177 • duckdonuts.com

BISCUITS

1 BISCUIT HEAD d w s x

417 Biltmore Ave., Suite 4F, Asheville 828-505-3449 733 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-333-5145 1994 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-585-2055 • biscuitheads.com

2 BLUE RIDGE BISCUIT CO. e a

601 W. State St., Suite 4, Black Mountain 828-357-8501 blueridgebiscuitcompany.com

3 SUNNY POINT CAFÉ w

626 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com

BAGELS

1 BRUEGGER’S BAGELS n s

671 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-254-1560 160 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-277-1070 • brueggers.com

2 PELICAN’S SNOBALLS s n

2 JOEY’S NEW YORK BAGELS s a

3 YOLO FROZEN YOGURT n

3 ZIGGY’S BAKERY AND DELI s

2601 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-417-7776 235 Weaverville Highway, Asheville 828-484-8565 • pelicanssnoballs.com 505 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-255-4515 • avl.mx/4vc

1500 Haywood Road, Hendersonville 828-692-1220 5829 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville 828-376-3692 • joeysnybagels.com 1550 Hendersonville Road, Suite 100, Asheville 828-505-1101 • avl.mx/5gc

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LAUGHING SEED CAFÉ

FRENCH BROAD CHOCOLATES

THANK YOU WNC for voting us #1 Local Meal Delivery Service

~ Jennie and the Kickback Crew!

KICKBACK AVL

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BAKERY (SWEETS/DESSERTS)

1 WELL-BRED BAKERY & CAFÉ n ad s x

26 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-645-9300 Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave., Suite 112G, Asheville 828-470-7700 6 Boston Way, Asheville 828-774-5307 • wellbredbakery.com

2 OLD EUROPE PASTRIES d

13 Broadway, Asheville 828-255-5999 • oldeuropepastries.com

3 OLD WORLD LEVAIN (OWL) BAKERY w 295 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-785-1770 • owlbakery.com

BAKERY (BREAD)

1 CITY BAKERY CAFÉ d n x 60 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-252-4426 88 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-254-4289 • citybakery.net

2 OLD WORLD LEVAIN (OWL) BAKERY w 295 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-785-1770 • owlbakery.com

3 WEST END BAKERY w

757 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-9378 • westendbakery.com

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FOOD TRUCK

1 MELT YOUR HEART M

Asheville 828-989-6749 • avl.mx/3uo

2 EL KIMCHI M

Asheville 828-551-6775 • avl.mx/4v3

2 THE TRASHY VEGAN M Asheville • avl.mx/9oo

3 BUN INTENDED M

Asheville 919-260-5160 • bunintendedavl.com

3 GYPSY QUEEN CUISINE M

Asheville 828-575-2758 • gypsyqueencuisine.com

BUTCHER SHOP

1 THE CHOP SHOP BUTCHERY n x

100 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-505-3777 • chopshopbutchery.com

2 FOOTHILLS e a

107 Black Mountain Ave., Black Mountain 828-357-9029 • foothillslocalmeats.com

3 NEW YORK BUTCHER SHOPPE s a

200 Julian Shoals Drive, Suite 10, Arden 828-676-0594 • nybutcherwnc.com

LOCAL MEAL DELIVERY

1 KICKBACK AVL o

20 Battery Park Ave., Asheville 828-585-6903 • kickbackavl.com

2 TAKEOUT CENTRAL AVL o 70 Woodfin Place, Asheville 828-252-1221 takeoutcentral.com/asheville

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10 Years EoBfRATING

Business

KAREN DONATELLI CAKE DESIGNS Specialty Cakes & Pastries

A SWEET Thank You Asheville!

special order pick up and delivery only 828.225.5751 • karen@donatellicakedesigns.com www.KarenDonatelliCakeDesigns.com

Thank you for voting Franny’s Farm

One of the Best of WNC 6 years in a row!

We couldn't have done it without you!

FRANNY’S FARM FRANNY’S FARMACY

ORGANIC FARM, WEDDING & EVENT VENUE

SEED TO SHELF, HEMP AND HEALTH

FrannysFarm.com · FrannysFarmacy.com Asheville • South AVL • Hendersonville

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1 CELINE & COMPANY CATERING d

49 Broadway, Asheville 828-254-9902 • celineandcompany.com 2 THE RED RADISH e a 404 E. State St., Black Mountain 828-301-5999 • redradish.com 3 67 BILTMORE

DOWNTOWN EATERY & CATERING d

67 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-252-1500 • 67biltmore.com

CHEESEMAKER/ CHEESE DAIRY

1 LOOKING GLASS CREAMERY e a

57 Noble Road, Fairview 828-222-3730 • lookingglasscheese.com 2 THREE GRACES DAIRY n a 335 Milky Way, Marshall 828-656-2195 • 3gracesdairy.com 3 DARË VEGAN CHEESE o Asheville • darevegancheese.com

LOCAL FOOD/ DRINK PRODUCT

1 BUCHI KOMBUCHA o x

Asheville 828-484-8229 • drinkbuchi.com 2 SHANTI ELIXIRS o Asheville 828-351-4879 • shantielixirs.com 3 ROOTS HUMMUS s 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 5, Asheville 828-232-2828 • rootshummus.com

LOCALLY MADE CBD TREATS

1 FRANNY’S FARMACY n s a

211 Merrimon Ave., Suite 111, Asheville 828-505-7105 5 Miller Road, Suite 2, Asheville 828-676-0940 128 Henderson Crossing Plaza, Hendersonville 828-697-7300 • frannysfarmacy.com

CHEF

1 KATIE BUTTON (CÚRATE) d x 13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-239-2946 32 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-630-0330 katiebuttonrestaurants.com

2 JASON SELLERS (PLANT) d 165 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-258-7500 • plantisfood.com

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PASTRY CHEF

1 LOGAN POLLARD (LIBERTY HOUSE COFFEE AND CAFÉ) d

221 S. Liberty St., Asheville 828-505-2236 • libertyhousecafe.com

2 KAREN DONATELLI CAKE DESIGNS s

1000 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-225-5751 karendonatellicakedesigns.com

LOCAL FOOD FESTIVAL OR EVENT

1 CHOW CHOW: AN ASHEVILLE CULINARY EVENT Asheville • chowchowasheville.com

2 ASHEVILLE GREEK FESTIVAL (HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH) d 227 Cumberland Ave., Asheville 828-253-3754 • avl.mx/a2g

RESTAURANT THAT GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

1 ROSETTA’S KITCHEN d x

116 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-232-0738 • rosettaskitchen.com

2 APPALACHIAN JAVA CAFE & DESSERTS n a 8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 appalachianjavaburnsville.com

3 BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA n a

55 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-658-8778 • bluemountainpizza.com

NONPROFIT HELPING WITH HUNGER ISSUES

1 MANNA FOODBANK e x

627 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 828-299-3663 • mannafoodbank.org

2 BELOVED ASHEVILLE n

1302 Patton Ave., Suite 6386, Asheville 828-571-0766 • belovedasheville.com

3 BOUNTY & SOUL e a

999 Old U.S. Highway 70, Black Mountain 828-419-0533 • bountyandsoul.org

RESTAURANT STILL NEEDED IN ASHEVILLE

1 TRADITIONAL CHINESE x 2 AUTHENTIC JEWISH DELI 3 THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY

TO THIS YEAR'S WINNERS

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Thank You WNC Voters for voting us

#1 Restaurant with a View

HEMINGWAY’S CUBA RESTAURANT & BAR

• Rooftop Terrace with Blue Ridge Mountain Views • Serving Breakfast, Dinner, Small Plates & Brunch • Flexible Event Space

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ASHEVILLE RETROCADE Best Bar With Bar Games

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HAT a great time for cider lovers in the

mountains. With more cideries, increased offerings, cider crawls and cider fests, there’s much to toast. Plus, we have a veritable cider district in downtown Asheville, thanks to Bold Rock Hard Cider moving into the former CANarchy Collaboratory, Botanist & Barrel opening in early 2021 and, most recently, Noble Cider reinventing itself on Rankin Avenue. All that excitement is highlighted by a Best of WNC photo finish between Urban Orchard Cider Co. and Bold Rock tying for first place, with Noble just behind in second.

On the beer front, Highland Brewing Co. and Burial Beer Co. each took home multiple wins, strengthening their status as two of voters’ favorite local breweries.

Highland, Asheville’s oldest craft brewery, once again performed well across a range of categories, but it also demonstrated an impressive dominance this year of every individual beer style except Lager (which went to Hi-Wire Brewing Lager) and Sour (Wicked Weed Brewing Black Angel).

Area bars and taprooms did laudable jobs adapting to COVID-19 lockdowns, but so did nonalcoholic businesses such as perennial favorites Sovereign Kava, Dobra Tea and Dynamite Roasting Co. To honor enterprising beverage-based companies, two pandemic-specific categories were added, in which Little Jumbo was feted for its To-Go Cocktails/Cocktail Kits and The Mothlight was mourned as the top Bar That Closed Permanently Due to COVID. On a happier note, we welcome new Hall of Fame inductees Hi-Wire Brewing Lager (Local Lager) • Highland Brewing Co. (Family-Friendly Bar or Brewery) • Asheville Brewers Supply (Homebrewing/Winemaking Supplies) • Appalachian Vintner (Beer Store) • The Whale :: A Craft Beer Collective (Bar: Unusual Beer Selection–excluding breweries) • Capella on 9 (Hotel Bar) • Asheville Retrocade (Bar With Games).

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BURGER BAR

Best Dive Bar; third place Neighborhood Bar - River Arts District (tie) BAR THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF ASHEVILLE

1 THE ODDITORIUM w

1045 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9299 • ashevilleodditorium.com

2 SOVEREIGN REMEDIES d

29 N. Market St., Asheville 828-919-9518 • sovereignremedies.com

3 WICKED WEED BREWING d

91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-575-9599 • wickedweedbrewing.com

NEIGHBORHOOD BAR DOWNTOWN (INCLUDING SOUTH SLOPE)

1 BURIAL BEER CO. d

40 Collier Ave., Asheville 828-475-2739 • burialbeer.com

2 RANKIN VAULT COCKTAIL LOUNGE d

NEIGHBORHOOD BAR SOUTH

1 THIRSTY MONK BREWERY s

Biltmore Park Square, 2 Town Square Blvd., Suite 170, Asheville 828-687-3873 thirsty-monk-brewery.square.site

2 HILLMAN BEER s

25 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-505-1312 • hillmanbeer.com

3 VILLAGE WAYSIDE BAR AND GRILLE s

30 Lodge St., Asheville 828-277-4121 • villagewayside.com

NEIGHBORHOOD BAR WEST

1 WESTVILLE PUB w x

777 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-225-9782 • westvillepub.com

7 Rankin Ave., Asheville 828-254-4993 • rankinvault.com

2 THE ODDITORIUM w

12 Church St., Asheville 828-254-3008 • foggymountainavl.com

3 THE WHALE :: A CRAFT BEER COLLECTIVE w

3 FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREW PUB d NEIGHBORHOOD BAR RIVER ARTS DISTRICT

1 WEDGE BREWING CO. r

37 Paynes Way, Suite 001, Asheville 828-505-2792 • wedgebrewing.com

1045 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9299 • ashevilleodditorium.com

507 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9888 • thewhaleavl.com

NEIGHBORHOOD BAR NORTH

2 CRUCIBLE r

1 LITTLE JUMBO n

3 BOTTLE RIOT r

2 AVENUE M n

3 BURGER BAR r

3 FRAZIER’S TAVERN n

140A Roberts St., Asheville 828-575-9995 • avl.mx/9ww 37 Paynes Way, Suite 009, Asheville 828-505-8606 • bottleriot.com 1 Craven St., Asheville 828-424-7600 • avl.mx/a3d

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241 Broadway, Asheville 828-417-4783 • littlejumbobar.com 791 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-350-8181 • avenuemavl.com 389 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-258-9828 • avl.mx/4wd

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NEIGHBORHOOD BAR EAST

BAR WITH BAR GAMES

1 ASHEVILLE RETROCADE w x

1 THE SOCIAL e

1078 Tunnel Road, Suites A&B, Asheville 828-298-8780 • thesocialasheville.com

2 CREEKSIDE TAPHOUSE e

8 Beverly Road, Asheville 828-575-2880 • creeksidetaphouse.com

3 EAST VILLAGE GRILLE e

1177 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-299-3743 • eastvillagegrille.com

800 Haywood Road, Suite 100, Asheville 828-575-9488 • ashevilleretrocade.com

2 BARLEY’S TAPROOM & PIZZERIA d

42 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-255-0504 • barleystaproom.com

LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY BAR

1 THE ODDITORIUM w

BAR THAT CLOSED PERMANENTLY DUE TO COVID

1045 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9299 • ashevilleodditorium.com

2 BANKS AVE d

1 THE MOTHLIGHT 2 AUX BAR 3 EN LA CALLE 3 THE BLOCK OFF BILTMORE

32 Banks Ave., Asheville 828-785-1458 • avl.mx/a82

3 O.HENRY’S d

237 Haywood St., Asheville 828-254-1891 • ohenrysofasheville.com

BARTENDER

HOTEL BAR

1 JENNIE LOU NELSON (THE ODDITORIUM) w

1 CAPELLA ON 9 d x

2 JOSH MARCH (VINNIE’S NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN) n

2 THE MONTFORD ROOFTOP BAR d

3 JACKSON ZOELLER (THE BIER GARDEN) d

3 HEMINGWAY’S CUBA RESTAURANT & BAR d

1045 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9299 • ashevilleodditorium.com

199 Haywood St., Asheville 828-505-8750 • themontford.com

641 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-1077 • vinniesitalian.com

46 Haywood St., Asheville 828-285-0002 • ashevillebiergarden.com

BAR FOR LIVE MUSIC

1 BURGER BAR r

185 Clingman Ave., Asheville 828-232-5800 • thegreyeagle.com

1 Craven St., Asheville 828-424-7600 • avl.mx/a3d

2 JACK OF THE WOOD d

95 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-252-5445 • jackofthewood.com

3 SALVAGE STATION r

375 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-412-5491 • avl.mx/9mu

1045 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9299 • ashevilleodditorium.com

BAR WITH A VIEW

SPORTS BAR

1 THE MONTFORD ROOFTOP BAR d

1 THE BIER GARDEN d x

199 Haywood St., Asheville 828-505-8750 • themontford.com

46 Haywood St., Asheville 828-285-0002 • ashevillebiergarden.com

15 Page Ave., 4th Floor, Asheville 828-417-6866 • hemingwayscuba.com AC Hotel, 10 Broadway, 9th Floor, Asheville 828-258-2522 • capellaon9.com

2 THE DOUBLE CROWN w 3 THE ODDITORIUM w

468 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-707-8902 • salvagestation.com

3 CAPELLA ON 9 d

15 Page Ave., 4th Floor, Asheville 828-417-6866 • hemingwayscuba.com

DIVE BAR

1 THE GREY EAGLE d

2 HEMINGWAY’S CUBA RESTAURANT & BAR d

AC Hotel, 10 Broadway, 9th Floor, Asheville 828-258-2522 • capellaon9.com

2 OLDE LONDON ROAD ENGLISH PUB r 270 Depot St., Asheville avl.mx/a6c

3 WILD WING CAFÉ s a

65 Long Shoals Road, Arden 828-691-9464 • wildwingcafe.com

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LITTLE JUMBO

Best To-Go Cocktails/ Cocktail Kits, Best Neighborhood Bar - North; second place Cocktails UPSCALE BAR

1 SOVEREIGN REMEDIES d x

29 N. Market St., Asheville 828-919-9518 • sovereignremedies.com

2 ANTIDOTE d

151 Coxe Ave., Suite 20, Asheville 828-505-2882 • antidote.bar

3 CAPELLA ON 9 d

AC Hotel, 10 Broadway, 9th Floor, Asheville 828-258-2522 • capellaon9.com

BAR OR BREWERY THAT GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

1 HIGHLAND BREWING CO. s d

12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 The S&W Market, 56 Patton Ave., Asheville highlandbrewing.com

2 WICKED WEED BREWING d w

91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-575-9599 145 Jacob Holm Way, Candler 828-365-7166 • wickedweedbrewing.com

3 NEW BELGIUM BREWING r

LOCAL WINERY

1 BILTMORE WINERY s x

Biltmore Estate, 1 Lodge St., Asheville 800-411-3812 • avl.mx/9je

2 PLĒB URBAN WINERY r

289 Lyman St., Asheville 828-774-5062 • pleburbanwinery.com

3 BURNTSHIRT VINEYARDS s a

2695 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville 828-685-2402 • burntshirtvineyards.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

21 Craven St., Asheville 828-333-6900 • newbelgium.com

WINE BAR

1 5 WALNUT WINE BAR d x 5 Walnut St., Asheville 828-253-2593 • 5walnut.com

2 BOTTLE RIOT r

37 Paynes Way, Suite 009, Asheville 828-505-8606 • bottleriot.com

3 PLĒB URBAN WINERY r

289 Lyman St., Asheville 828-774-5062 • pleburbanwinery.com

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COCKTAILS

1 SOVEREIGN REMEDIES d x

29 N. Market St., Asheville 828-919-9518 • sovereignremedies.com

2 LITTLE JUMBO n

241 Broadway, Asheville 828-417-4783 • littlejumbobar.com

3 ANTIDOTE d

151 Coxe Ave., Suite 20, Asheville 828-505-2882 • antidote.bar

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Thank you Asheville!

BEST PRICES

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Internet competitive & nearly KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF always lowest in town Take home wine you’ll enjoy

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Best Neighborhod Bar - River Arts District TO-GO COCKTAILS/ COCKTAIL KITS

1 LITTLE JUMBO n

241 Broadway, Asheville 828-417-4783 • littlejumbobar.com

MARGARITA

1 ZIA TAQUERIA w

521 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9393 • ziataco.com

2 CULTIVATED COCKTAILS d

2 LIMONES d

2 THE GOLDEN PINEAPPLE w

3 MOUNTAIN MADRE MEXICAN KITCHEN & AGAVE BAR d

25 Page Ave., Suite 103, Asheville 828-338-9779 • cultivated-cocktails.com 503 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-4458 • goldenpineapplebar.com

3 ZIA TAQUERIA w

521 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9393 • ziataco.com

DISTILLERY

1 CHEMIST SPIRITS d 151 Coxe Ave., Asheville chemistspirits.com

2 CULTIVATED COCKTAILS d

25 Page Ave., Suite 103, Asheville 828-338-9779 • cultivated-cocktails.com

3 DALTON DISTILLERY d

251 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-785-1499 • dalton-distillery.com

BLOODY MARY

1 THE ODDITORIUM w

1045 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9299 • ashevilleodditorium.com

2 SUNNY POINT CAFÉ w

626 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com

3 RANKIN VAULT COCKTAIL LOUNGE d

7 Rankin Ave., Asheville 828-254-4993 • rankinvault.com

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15 Eagle St., Asheville 828-252-2327 • limonesrestaurant.com

13 Walnut St., Asheville 828-251-8879 • mountainmadreavl.com

CIDERY

1 BOLD ROCK HARD CIDER s ad

72 School House Road, Mills River 828-595-9940 39 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-552-3720 • boldrock.com

1 URBAN ORCHARD CIDER CO. w d

210 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-774-5151 24 Buxton Ave., Asheville 828-505-7243 • urbanorchardcider.com

2 NOBLE CIDER d w

49 Rankin Ave., Asheville 828-412-5064 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville 828-575-9622 • noblecider.com

3 BLACK MOUNTAIN CIDER + MEAD e a 104 Eastside Drive, Suite 307, Black Mountain 828-419-0089 blackmountainciderworks.com

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LOCAL CIDER

LOCAL ALL-ROUND BREWERY (FOR ITS BEERS)

1 THE VILLAGE TART CHERRY CIDER (NOBLE CIDER) w

1 HIGHLAND BREWING CO. s d x

356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville 828-575-9622 • noblecider.com

2 THE SPICE MERCHANT HARD CIDER WITH CHAI (NOBLE CIDER) w

356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville 828-575-9622 • noblecider.com

3 GINGER CAMPAIGN (URBAN ORCHARD CIDER CO.) w 210 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-774-5151 • urbanorchardcider.com

BAR: LOCAL BEER SELECTION (EXCLUDING BREWERIES)

1 THE WHALE :: A CRAFT BEER COLLECTIVE w 507 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9888 • thewhaleavl.com

2 BARLEY’S TAPROOM & PIZZERIA d

12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 The S&W Market, 56 Patton Ave., Asheville highlandbrewing.com

2 BURIAL BEER CO. d

40 Collier Ave., Asheville 828-475-2739 • burialbeer.com

3 HILLMAN BEER s

25 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-505-1312 • hillmanbeer.com

BREWERY (FOR ITS TAPROOM & ATMOSPHERE)

1 HIGHLAND BREWING CO. s

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 828-708-6242 • sierranevada.com

42 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-255-0504 • barleystaproom.com

3 THE BIER GARDEN d

46 Haywood St., Asheville 828-285-0002 • ashevillebiergarden.com

BAR: UNUSUAL BEER SELECTION (EXCLUDING BREWERIES)

3 BURIAL BEER CO. d

40 Collier Ave., Asheville 828-475-2739 • burialbeer.com

FAMILY-FRIENDLY BAR OR BREWERY

1 HIGHLAND BREWING CO. s d x

1 THE WHALE :: A CRAFT BEER COLLECTIVE w x 507 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9888 • thewhaleavl.com

2 THIRSTY MONK BREWERY s d

Biltmore Park Square, 2 Town Square Blvd., Suite 170, Asheville 828-687-3873 92 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-254-5470 thirsty-monk-brewery.square.site

12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 The S&W Market, 56 Patton Ave., Asheville highlandbrewing.com

2 NEW BELGIUM BREWING r 21 Craven St., Asheville 828-333-6900 • newbelgium.com

3 SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO. s a

100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River 828-708-6242 • sierranevada.com

Celebrating 27 Years!

THE BIER GARDEN JACKSON ZOELLER Can’t thank the locals enough for voting us again! We couldn’t do it without our local support!!

1 ST PL ACE - SPORTS BAR 3 RD PL ACE - BARTENDER: JACKSON ZOELLER 3 RD PL ACE - BAR: LOCAL BEER SELECTION (E XCLUDING BREWERIES)

46 HAYWOOD ST. • MON-SUN 11AM-12AM • (828) 285-0002 • WWW.ASHEVILLEBIERGARDEN.COM

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ASHEVILLE BREWERS SUPPLY & WINEMAKING SHOP Best Homebrewing/Winemaking Supplies

CREATIVE, EXPERIMENTAL BREWERY

1 BURIAL BEER CO. d

40 Collier Ave., Asheville 828-475-2739 • burialbeer.com

2 WICKED WEED BREWING d w

91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-575-9599 145 Jacob Holm Way, Candler 828-365-7166 • wickedweedbrewing.com

3 DSSOLVR d

63 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville dssolvr.com

LOCAL BEER (ANY STYLE)

1 GAELIC ALE (HIGHLAND BREWING CO.) s x 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com

LOCAL DARK BEER

1 OATMEAL PORTER (HIGHLAND BREWING CO.) s

12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com

2 GREEN MAN PORTER (GREEN MAN BREWERY) d

27 Buxton Ave., Asheville 828-252-5502 • greenmanbrewery.com

2 NINJA PORTER (ASHEVILLE BREWING CO.) d

77 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-255-4077 • ashevillebrewing.com

3 BED OF NAILS BROWN ALE (HI-WIRE BREWING) d

2A Huntsman Place, Asheville 828-738-2451 • hiwirebrewing.com

LOCAL LAGER

1 HI-WIRE LAGER (HI-WIRE BREWING) s x

2 Huntsman Place, Asheville 828-738-2452 • hiwirebrewing.com

2 SURF WAX IPA (BURIAL BEER CO.) d

2 HIGHLAND PILSNER (HIGHLAND BREWING CO.) s

3 IRON RAIL IPA (WEDGE BREWING CO.) r

3 COWBOY POET (ARCHETYPE BREWING) w

40 Collier Ave., Asheville 828-475-2739 • burialbeer.com

37 Paynes Way, Asheville 828-505-2792 • wedgebrewing.com

12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370

265 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-4177 • archetypebrewing.com

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LOCAL SOUR BEER

BREWMASTER

1 BLACK ANGEL (WICKED WEED BREWING) d

91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-575-9599 • wickedweedbrewing.com

LOCAL IPA

1 AVL IPA (HIGHLAND BREWING CO.) s

12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com

2 IRON RAIL IPA (WEDGE BREWING CO.) r

37 Paynes Way, Asheville 828-505-2792 • wedgebrewing.com

1 BRAD HILLMAN (HILLMAN BEER) s

25 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-505-1312 • hillmanbeer.com

FAVORITE LOCAL BEER EVENT

1 COLD MOUNTAIN RELEASE (HIGHLAND BREWING CO.) s

12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com

2 BREWGRASS FESTIVAL d

3 SURF WAX IPA (BURIAL BEER CO.) d

Memorial Stadium, 32 Buchanan Place, Asheville avl.mx/a83

40 Collier Ave., Asheville 828-475-2739 • burialbeer.com

SEASONAL BEER

1 COLD MOUNTAIN (HIGHLAND BREWING CO.) s

12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com

2 NINJABREAD MAN (ASHEVILLE BREWING CO.) d

77 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-255-4077 • ashevillebrewing.com

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ASHEVILLE DISPENSARY Best CBD drinks/heatlh elixirs; second place Place to Buy CBD Products

BEER STORE

1 APPALACHIAN VINTNER s x

745 Biltmore Ave., Suite 121, Asheville 828-505-7500 • appalachianvintner.com

2 INGLES MARKETS e n s w 29 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-253-1528 915 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-1326 • ingles-markets.com

3 LOCAL 604 BOTTLE SHOP w

604 Haywood Road, Suite 2, Asheville 828-417-7002 • local604avl.com

HOMEBREWING/ WINEMAKING SUPPLIES

1 ASHEVILLE BREWERS SUPPLY & WINEMAKING SHOP n x

712B Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-358-3536 • ashevillebrewers.com

2 FIFTH SEASON GARDENING CO. e

4 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-412-3200 • fifthseasongardening.com

COFFEEHOUSE FOR ITS VIBE

1 BATTLECAT COFFEE BAR w 373 Haywood Road, Asheville avl.mx/a3o

2 ODD’S CAFE w

800 Haywood Road, Suite 110A, Asheville 828-505-7776 • oddscafe.com

ESTABLISHMENT WITH THE BEST COFFEE

1 HIGH FIVE COFFEE d n x

13 Rankin Ave., Asheville 828-713-5291 190 Broadway, Asheville 828-785-8272 2000 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-398-0209 • highfivecoffee.com

2 DYNAMITE ROASTING CO. e a 3198 U.S. Highway 70, Black Mountain 828-357-8555 • dynamiteroasting.com

3 PENNYCUP COFFEE CO. r

362 Depot St., Asheville 828-575-9495 • pennycupcoffeeco.com

COFFEE ROASTER

1 DYNAMITE ROASTING CO. e ax

3198 U.S. Highway 70, Black Mountain 828-357-8555 • dynamiteroasting.com

2 PENNYCUP COFFEE CO. r d

362 Depot St., Asheville 828-575-9495 39 Market St., Asheville 828-505-3609 • pennycupcoffeeco.com

3 COOPERATIVE COFFEE ROASTERS w

210 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-707-2975 cooperativecoffeeroasters.com

PLACE TO DRINK TEA

1 DOBRA TEA d x

78 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-575-2424 • dobrateanc.com

3 GRIND r

2 DOBRA TEA w

3 HIGH FIVE COFFEE n

3 HIGH CLIMATE TEA CO. d

346 Depot St., Asheville 828-505-0722 • grindavl.club 2000 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-785-8272 • highfivecoffee.com

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707 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-4307 • dobrateanc.com 12 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-505-4771 • highclimatetea.com

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SMOOTHIES/JUICES

KAVA BAR

1 SIMPLE CAFE & JUICE BAR w 643 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-774-5410 • simpleasheville.com

2 PULP + SPROUT JUICE BAR AND VEGAN CAFE d 233 S. Liberty St., Asheville 828-412-5701 • pulpandsprout.com

1 SOVEREIGN KAVA d

268 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-505-8118 • ashevillekava.com

2 VINTAGE KAVA n a

141 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville 828-484-8186 • vintagekava.com

3 GREEN SAGE CAFÉ d

5 Broadway, Asheville 828-252-4450 • greensagecafe.com

MOCKTAILS OR NONALCOHOLIC OPTIONS

1 THE ODDITORIUM w

1045 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9299 • ashevilleodditorium.com

CBD DRINKS/ HEALTH ELIXIRS

1 ASHEVILLE DISPENSARY w

919 Haywood Road, Suite 111, Asheville 828-335-2696 • avldispensary.com

2 SHANTI ELIXIRS o

Asheville 828-351-4879 • shantielixirs.com

3 FRANNY’S FARMACY n

211 Merrimon Ave., Suite 111, Asheville 828-505-7105 • frannysfarmacy.com

cafe & juice bar Thank you for voting us THE BEST 3 years in a row!

SIMPLE CAFE & We are a locally owned JUICE BAR cafe & juice/smoothie bar proudly serving organic fruits & veggies so we can all feel good!

828-774-5410 simpleasheville.com 643 Haywood Rd. • AVL, NC

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THE ORANGE PEEL

Best Place to Hear Live Music; second place Place to Dance

P

ERHAPS hoping to maintain a sense of

normalcy in the face of COVID-19 lockdowns, voters in the 2021 Best of WNC balloting primarily stuck with the stalwarts of the Arts & Culture scene, though there are a few new winners in the mix.

With sisters Leah and Chloe Smith now both part-time Asheville residents, Rising Appalachia officially qualified for and won the Acoustic/Folk category, while Jude Stuecker sewed her way to the top Fiber Artist spot, and Asheville Ballet was lifted to premier Performance Dance Company position.

Amid some playful social media critiques lobbed Xpress’ way for failing to include categories for bassists and pianists/keyboardists (but including other instrumentalists), the new categories honoring players typically found performing in bands were dominated by rockers from Modern Strangers: Courtney Cahill was named No. 1 Drummer/Percussionist and Troy Crossley secured top Guitarist honors.

Congratulations to Rabbit Rabbit for winning Socially Distanced or Digital Event/Series — hopefully a one-and-done category — for its outdoor movies.

And welcome to new inductees to the Hall of Fame: Musician’s Workshop (Music Instrument Repair) • LEAF Global Arts (Music-Related Nonprofit) • Grail Moviehouse (Movie Theater) • Asheville Area Arts Council (Nonprofit That Serves the Arts).

— Edwin Arnaudin X

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RISING APPALACHIA Best Acoustic/Folk

LOCAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

1 LEAF FESTIVAL e ax

377 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain 828-686-8742 • theleaf.org

2 LEAF DOWNTOWN AVL d

Pack Square Park, 80 Court Plaza, Asheville 828-686-8742 • theleaf.org

3 DOWNTOWN AFTER 5 d

100 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-251-9973 • ashevilledowntown.org

PLACE TO HEAR LIVE MUSIC

1 THE ORANGE PEEL d x

101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-398-1837 • theorangepeel.net

2 THE GREY EAGLE d

185 Clingman Ave., Asheville 828-232-5800 • thegreyeagle.com

3 SALVAGE STATION r

468 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-707-8902 • salvagestation.com

OUTDOOR MUSIC VENUE

1 SALVAGE STATION r

468 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-707-8902 • salvagestation.com

2 THE MEADOW AT HIGHLAND BREWING s

12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com

3 PISGAH BREWING CO. e a

2948 U.S. Highway 70, Black Mountain 828-669-0190 • pisgahbrewing.com

SOCIALLY DISTANCED OR DIGITAL EVENT/SERIES

1 OUTDOOR MOVIES AT RABBIT RABBIT d

75 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-398-1837 • rabbitrabbitavl.com

INTIMATE MUSIC VENUE/ LISTENING ROOM

1 ISIS MUSIC HALL w

743 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-2737 • isisasheville.com

2 5 WALNUT WINE BAR d 5 Walnut St., Asheville 828-253-2593 • 5walnut.com

3 THE ODDITORIUM w

1045 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9299 • ashevilleodditorium.com

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RECORDING STUDIO

PERCUSSIONIST-DRUMMER

1 ECHO MOUNTAIN RECORDING STUDIO d x

1 COURTNEY CAHILL (MODERN STRANGERS)

14 N. French Broad Ave., Asheville 828-232-4314 • echomountain.net

Asheville 828-329-2963 • modernstrangers.com

2 JUICE BOX STUDIO e

2 RIVER GUERGUERIAN d

Swannanoa • juiceboxstudio.net

3 THE EAGLE ROOM n a

Odyssey Community School, 90 Zillicoa St., Asheville 828-301-6605 • guerguerian.com

1 Northview Lane, Weaverville 828-399-0424 • theeagleroom.com

OPEN-MIC-NIGHT VENUE

1 THE ODDITORIUM w

1045 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9299 • ashevilleodditorium.com

2 SLY GROG LOUNGE d

ACOUSTIC/FOLK

1 RISING APPALACHIA

Asheville • risingappalachia.com

271 Haywood St., Asheville 828-552-3155 • slygroglounge.com

2 ASHLEY HEATH AND HER HEATHENS

185 Clingman Ave., Asheville 828-232-5800 • thegreyeagle.com

3 KATE & TROY

Asheville 828-226-4574 • avl.mx/a7w

2 THE GREY EAGLE d

Asheville • avl.mx/a8q

3 PULP d

101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-398-1837 • avl.mx/9p6

AMERICANA/COUNTRY

SINGER-SONGWRITER

1 LEEDA “LYRIC” JONES

Asheville • reverbnation.com/lyricfans

2 ASHLEY HEATH (ASHLEY HEATH AND HER HEATHENS)

1 AMANDA ANNE PLATT & THE HONEYCUTTERS x

Asheville 585-765-2083 • honeycutters.com

2 STEEP CANYON RANGERS Asheville • steepcanyon.com

Asheville 828-226-4574 • avl.mx/a7w

3 ASHLEY HEATH AND HER HEATHENS

3 JANE KRAMER

Asheville 828-226-4574 • avl.mx/a7w

Asheville • janekramermusic.com

LYRICIST (WRITER)

BLUES

1 LEEDA “LYRIC” JONES x

Asheville • reverbnation.com/lyricfans

2 DAVID ROGERS (MODERN STRANGERS)

Asheville 828-329-2963 • modernstrangers.com

VOCALIST (SINGER)

1 ASHLEY HEATH AND HER HEATHENS

Asheville 828-226-4574 • avl.mx/a7w

2 PEGGY RATUSZ

Asheville reverbnation.com/peggyratusz

1 LEEDA “LYRIC” JONES

Asheville • reverbnation.com/lyricfans

2 ASHLEY HEATH (ASHLEY HEATH AND HER HEATHENS)

We hear you

Asheville 828-226-4574 • avl.mx/a7w

2 DAVID ROGERS (MODERN STRANGERS)

Asheville 828-329-2963 • modernstrangers.com

3 ANGEL OLSEN

JUICE BOX Contact us for a free consult!

STUDIO

Asheville • angelolsen.com

GUITARIST

1 TROY CROSSLEY (MODERN STRANGERS)

Need help mixing and polishing those tracks you’ve been working on?

Asheville 828-329-2963 • modernstrangers.com

JUICEBOXSTUDIO.NET

2 ANDREW SCOTCHIE (ANDREW SCOTCHIE & THE RIVER RATS) Asheville 828-226-4574 andrewscotchiemusic.com

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FUNK

1 YO MAMA’S BIG FAT BOOTY BAND Asheville • bootyband.com

2 EMPIRE STRIKES BRASS

Asheville 704-358-4777 • empirestrikesbrass.com

3 LEEDA “LYRIC” JONES

HIP-HOP

1 NATURAL BORN LEADERS Asheville 828-423-1547 • avl.mx/a93

2 SPACEMAN JONES & THE MOTHERSHIPS Asheville • avl.mx/7uu

3 FREE RADIO

Asheville • freeradio4all.com

ROCK

Asheville • reverbnation.com/lyricfans

JAZZ

1 FIRECRACKER JAZZ BAND

Asheville 828-628-9169 • firecrackerjazz.com

1 QUEEN BEE AND THE HONEYLOVERS

Asheville • queenbeeswing.com

1 ANDREW SCOTCHIE & THE RIVER RATS x Asheville 828-226-4574 andrewscotchiemusic.com

2 MODERN STRANGERS

Asheville 828-329-2963 • modernstrangers.com

WORLD MUSIC

2 ASHEVILLE JAZZ ORCHESTRA

1 TOUBAB KREWE

3 EMPIRE STRIKES BRASS

2 FREE PLANET RADIO w

828-273-9800 • ashevillejazz.org

Asheville 704-358-4777 • empirestrikesbrass.com

OLD-TIME/BLUEGRASS

1 STEEP CANYON RANGERS Asheville • steepcanyon.com

2 BALSAM RANGE

336-909-1921 • balsamrange.com

3 THE RESONANT ROGUES

Asheville • theresonantrogues.com

R&B/SOUL

Asheville • toubabkrewe.com

202 Virginia Ave., Asheville 828-242-6587 • freeplanetradio.com

BUSKER/STREET GROUP

1 ABBY THE SPOON LADY x Asheville • spoonlady.com

2 ABBY THE SPOON LADY & CHRIS RODRIGUES Asheville • spoonlady.com

3 ALEX TRAVERS

Asheville • alextraversmusic.com

ALL-ROUND FAVORITE BAND

1 STEEP CANYON RANGERS Asheville • steepcanyon.com

1 LEEDA “LYRIC” JONES x

2 EMPIRE STRIKES BRASS

2 RYAN RNB BARBER

3 LEEDA “LYRIC” JONES

Asheville • reverbnation.com/lyricfans Asheville • avl.mx/a9e

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DJ (NON-RADIO)

1 MARLEY CARROLL (DJ MARLEY) Asheville • marleycarroll.com

ARTS/CRAFTS FAIR OR EVENT

2 LIL MEOW MEOW (ANNELISE KOPP)

1 THE BIG CRAFTY d x

3 KIPPER SCHAUER (DJ KIPPER)

2 CRAFT FAIR OF THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS d

Pack Square Park, Asheville thebigcrafty.com

Asheville • womeninvinyl.com Asheville • avl.mx/a8r

MUSIC INSTRUMENT REPAIR COMPANY

1 MUSICIAN’S WORKSHOP n x

319 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-252-1249 • musiciansworkshop.com

2 THE GUITAR WITCH REPAIRS Asheville • avl.mx/a75

3 HEYDAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS & REPAIR d 108 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-254-0402 • heydaymusic.net

MUSIC-RELATED NONPROFIT

Harrah’s Cherokee Center, 87 Haywood St., Asheville 828-298-7928 southernhighlandguild.org

3 VILLAGE ART AND CRAFT FAIR s Cathedral of All Souls, 9 Swan St., Asheville 828-274-2831 • avl.mx/54r

STUDIO STROLL/ DRIVING TOUR

1 LEAF GLOBAL ARTS d x

1 RIVER ARTS DISTRICT (RAD) STUDIO STROLL r x

2 ASHEVILLE MUSIC PROFESSIONALS (AMP)

2 WEAVERVILLE ART SAFARI n a

3 GIRLS ROCK ASHEVILLE

3 TOE RIVER STUDIO TOUR n a

Asheville 828-552-4723 • riverartsdistrict.com

19 Eagle St., Asheville 828-686-8742 • theleaf.org

Weaverville • weavervilleartsafari.com

Asheville ashevillemusicprofessionals.com Asheville 828-424-8743 • girlsrockasheville.org

269 Oak Ave., Spruce Pine 828-765-0520 • toeriverarts.org

Thank you, Asheville!

1st Place: Best Jeweler / Jewelry Artist!

3rd Place: Best Jewelry Store!

LAUREN MOODY FOX & BEAUX

Lauren Merrell of LM Photography

Book your free custom jewelry consultation online today!

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CRAFT SCHOOL OR PLACE TO LEARN A CRAFT

1 PENLAND SCHOOL OF CRAFT n ax

67 Doras Trail, Penland 828-765-2359 • penland.org

2 JOHN C. CAMPBELL FOLK SCHOOL n a

1 Folk School Road, Brasstown 828-837-2775 • folkschool.org

3 A-B TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE d 340 Victoria Road, Asheville 828-398-7900 • abtech.edu

LOCAL ART GALLERY

1 BLUE SPIRAL 1 d x

38 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-251-0202 • bluespiral1.com

CRAFT-ORIENTED GALLERY

1 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS CRAFT GUILD e s x

Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 382, Asheville 828-298-7928 930 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-298-7903 26 Lodge St., Asheville 828-277-6222 southernhighlandguild.org

2 GROVEWOOD GALLERY n

111 Grovewood Road, Suite 2, Asheville 828-214-7768 • grovewood.com

3 NEW MORNING GALLERY s 7 Boston Way, Asheville 828-274-2831 newmorninggallerync.com

FIBER ARTIST

2 MOMENTUM GALLERY d

1 JUDE STUECKER w

3 WOOLWORTH WALK d

2 ASHTON ZAGER

52 Broadway, Asheville 828-505-8550 • momentumgallery.com 25 Haywood St., Asheville 828-254-9234 • woolworthwalk.com

57 Salola St., Asheville 828-215-3388 • judestuecker.com Asheville 214-450-0164 • ashtonzagerfiberart.com

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JEWELRY ARTIST/DESIGNER

MOVIE THEATER

1 LAUREN MOODY (FOX & BEAUX) d

1 GRAIL MOVIEHOUSE r x

2 PAULA DAWKINS FINE JEWELRY d

2 FINE ARTS THEATRE d

17 Foundy St., Suite 20, Asheville 828-239-9392 • grailmoviehouse.com

56 Haywood St., Asheville 828-585-7230 • foxandbeaux.com

36 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-232-1536 • fineartstheatre.com

65 Haywood St., Asheville 828-254-5088 • pauladawkins.com

3 THE CAROLINA CINEMARK ASHEVILLE s

METAL ARTIST OR METALWORKER

1640 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-274-8811 • avl.mx/3n9

1 DAVID EARL TOMLINSON (DYNAMIC METAL WORK)

THEATER COMPANY

1 ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE d

Asheville 828-337-3241

GLASS ARTIST

1 MICHAEL HATCH (CRUCIBLE GLASSWORKS) n a

60 Clarks Chapel Road, Weaverville 828-645-5660 • crucibleglassworks.com

MURAL ARTIST

35 E. Walnut St., Asheville 828-254-1320 • ashevilletheatre.org

2 NORTH CAROLINA STAGE CO. d 15 Stage Lane, Asheville 828-239-0263 • ncstage.org

3 MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS d

92 Gay St., Asheville 828-254-5146 • montfordparkplayers.org

1 GUS CUTTY x

ACTOR (ANY GENDER)

Asheville • guscutty.com

2 KATHRYN CRAWFORD

1 SCOTT TREADWAY s ax

Asheville • kathryncrawfordart.com

Flat Rock 828-329-6360 • avl.mx/a9f

3 IAN WILKINSON

Asheville • ianthepainter.com

PHOTOGRAPHER

1 SHEILA MRAZ PHOTOGRAPHY Asheville 828-550-4663 • sheilamraz.com

PERFORMANCE DANCE COMPANY

1 THE ASHEVILLE BALLET n

4 Weaverville Highway, Asheville 828-252-4761 • ashevilleballet.com

2 STEPHAN PRUITT PHOTOGRAPHY d

22 S. Pack Square, Suite 302, Asheville 828-712-4669 stephanpruittphotography.com

3 CAROL SPAGS PHOTOGRAPHY Asheville 828-713-4485 • carolspags.com

POTTER/CERAMIC ARTIST

1 ROB AND BETH MANGUM (MANGUM POTTERY) n a

2 TERPSICORPS THEATRE OF DANCE w

1501 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-761-1371 • terpsicorps.org

PLACE TO DANCE

1 DANCECLUB ASHEVILLE n

9 Old Burnsville Hill Road, Suite 3, Asheville 828-423-0886 • danceclubasheville.com

16 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-645-4929 • mangumpottery.com

2 THE ORANGE PEEL d

Asheville • melissaweisspottery.com

3 SCANDALS NIGHTCLUB d

2 MELISSA WEISS (MELISSA WEISS POTTERY)

3 AKIRA SATAKE (AKIRA SATAKE CERAMICS) r 191 Lyman St., Studio 165, Asheville 828-275-7612 • akirasatake.com

NONPROFIT THAT SERVES THE ARTS

3 LEAF GLOBAL ARTS d 19 Eagle St., Asheville 828-686-8742 • theleaf.org

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2 OPEN HEARTS ARTS CENTER d 217 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-505-8428

11 Grove St., Asheville 828-505-1612 • scandalsnightclub.com

1 DANCECLUB ASHEVILLE n

1 ASHEVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL x

Asheville 828-222-0436 • ashevillearts.com

101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-398-1837 • theorangepeel.net

2 CENTER STAGE DANCE STUDIO s

38L Rosscraggon Road, Asheville 828-654-7010 • centerstageavl.com

3 ASHEVILLE BALLROOM & DANCE CENTRE s

291 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-274-8320 • ashevilleballroom.net

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COMEDY TROUPE OR SERIES

1 LAZOOM d x

76 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-225-6932 • lazoomtours.com

2 REASONABLY PRICED BABIES Asheville 828-450-2120 • avl.mx/57k

LOCAL COMEDY SHOW/ NIGHT/EVENT

1 OPEN MIC COMEDY FREAKSHOW AT THE ODDITORIUM w

1045 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9299 • ashevilleodditorium.com

TRIVIA NIGHT EMCEE

1 KIPPER SCHAUER (TOTALLY RAD TRIVIA) x Asheville 828-259-9695 • avl.mx/aa5

2 MITCH FORTUNE (MITCH’S TOTALLY RAD TRIVIA) s

Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 • avl.mx/a92

3 ROBERT BENNETT (TOTALLY RAD TRIVIA)

Asheville 828-280-5437 • avl.mx/a9b

LOCAL AUTHOR

2 LAZOOM d

1 RON RASH

3 ASHEVILLE COMEDY FESTIVAL

2 WILEY CASH

76 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-225-6932 • lazoomtours.com Asheville ashevillecomedyfestival.com

COMEDIAN

1 HILLIARY BEGLEY

Asheville • avl.mx/a8k

2 MOIRA GOREE THE COMEDIAN Asheville • avl.mx/a8x

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Cullowhee 212-277-8007 • ronrashwriter.com Asheville 541-797-2217 • wileycash.com

3 ALLAN WOLF

Asheville 828-772-7474 • allanwolf.com

LOCAL POET

1 ALLAN WOLF

Asheville 828-772-7474 • allanwolf.com

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CONGRATS! TO THIS YEAR'S WINNERS

AUSTIN CPA, PC

#1 Accountant/CPA Thanks for voting us #1 in WNC eight years in a row!

WNC’s largest & best reader survey

-George Austin CPA, CVA, Joel Chambers & Jonathan Thompson CPA 301 W Haywood St Asheville, NC 28801 828-785-1556

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Asheville’s oldest Junk Removal service, since 2010

THE REGENERATION Come shop STATION ourofwarehouse uniques,

antiques and rarities!

Over 85 Vendors

26 Glendale Ave • 828.505.1108 theregenerationstation.com

THANK YOU, ASHEVILLE! for voting us

#1 Automotive Repair Shop, Again!

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PHOTO BY ABLE ALLEN

CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CLUB Best Hiking Club or Group

F

OLKS spent much of 2020 hoping to be able

to get back to indoor spaces such as bars, breweries, restaurants, movie theaters and concert venues. But while that’s been possible this year, many Western North Carolina residents could be forgiven if they preferred to just stay outside.

After all, this is an area where you can easily find great streams for fishing, trails for hiking, rivers for rafting and mountains for skiing. Whether it’s backpacking, cycling or just taking a leisurely stroll, options abound.

Want to go on a day hike? Black Balsam Knob (a repeat winner) edged out Catawba Falls, Craggy Gardens and Graveyard Fields among voters. But Craggy Gardens came out on top again as the choice for best picnic spot.

For those seeking extended getaways, the Art Loeb Trail (Backpacking) and the Davidson River (Car Camping) were picked by voters as the best sites to pitch a tent and spend a night or two in nature.

Looking for a more urban setting for your outdoor adventure? Foundation Skatepark in Asheville’s River Arts District comes with the highest recommendation, as do the Greenways on the French Broad River, the top choice for taking a walk in or near Asheville.

You can take in nature from above with Navitat Canopy Adventures, a decadelong winner in the Canopy Tour/Zip Line category, or from the water with the help of Zen Tubing, voted once again top Rafting Company.

This year, we welcome three new entrants to the Hall of Fame: The Foundation (Skate Park) • Looking Glass Falls (Waterfall) • Skinny Dip Falls (Swimming Hole).

So enjoy those indoor spaces, but remember, nature is always calling when you live in the mountains.

— Justin McGuire X

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ZEN TUBING Best Rafting Company

BICYCLE CLUB OR GROUP

1 ASHEVILLE ON BIKES x

Asheville • ashevilleonbikes.com

HIKING CLUB OR GROUP

1 CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CLUB

Asheville 704-451-5268 • carolinamountainclub.org

RUNNING CLUB OR GROUP

1 JUS’ RUNNING n

523 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-252-7867 • jusrunning.com

DAY HIKE

1 BLACK BALSAM KNOB w a Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 418.8 avl.mx/prun

2 CATAWBA FALLS s a

3074 Catawba River Road, Old Fort avl.mx/7uz

2 CRAGGY GARDENS e a

Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 364.4 – 367.6, Black Mountain 828-775-0976 • avl.mx/6cf

3 GRAVEYARD FIELDS w a

Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 418.8 avl.mx/7uv

BACKPACKING TRAIL/ OVERNIGHT HIKE

1 ART LOEB TRAIL avl.mx/3s7

2 APPALACHIAN TRAIL (AT) n

828-254-3708 • appalachiantrail.org

CANOPY TOUR/ZIP LINE

1 NAVITAT CANOPY ADVENTURES n ax

242 Poverty Branch Road, Barnardsville 828-626-3700 • navitat.com 2 THE GORGE ZIPLINE s a 166 Honey Bee Drive, Saluda 828-373-2539 • thegorgezipline.com 3 ASHEVILLE TREETOPS

ADVENTURE PARK (ADVENTURE CENTER OF ASHEVILLE) w

85 Expo Drive, Asheville 877-247-5539 ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com

RUNNING EVENT/RACE ROAD OR TRAIL

1 SHUT-IN RIDGE RUN w

Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville 828-252-7867 • avl.mx/a9g

RAFTING COMPANY

1 ZEN TUBING r s

608 Riverside Drive, Asheville 855-936-8823 1648 Brevard Road, Asheville 855-936-8823 • zentubing.com

2 NANTAHALA OUTDOOR CENTER w n a

13077 U.S. Highway 19 W., Bryson City 828-785-5120 9825 U.S. Highway 25, Marshall noc.com 3 FRENCH BROAD OUTFITTERS r 704 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-505-7371 frenchbroadoutfitters.com

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OUTDOOR GEAR AND APPAREL SHOP

ENVIRONMENTAL OR CONSERVATION NONPROFIT

1 ASHEVILLE GREENWORKS w

1 REI CO-OP s

2 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville 828-254-1776 • ashevillegreenworks.org

Biltmore Park Town Square, 31 Schenck Parkway, Asheville 828-687-0918 • rei.com

1 MOUNTAINTRUE d s a

2 SECOND GEAR r

99 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-258-0757 • secondgearwnc.com

29 N. Market St., Suite 610, Asheville 828-258-8737 121 Third Ave. W., Suite 1, Hendersonville 828-692-0385 • mountaintrue.org

2 SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY n

3 BLACK DOME MOUNTAIN SPORTS e

372 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-0095 • appalachian.org

140 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-251-2001 • blackdome.com

3 CONSERVING CAROLINA s a

SKI RESORT

847 Case St., Hendersonville 828-697-5777 • conservingcarolina.org

1 CATALOOCHEE SKI AREA w ax 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 RESORT n a 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Sugar Mountain 828-898-4521 • skisugar.com

PLACE TO CAR CAMP

1 DAVIDSON RIVER s a Pisgah Forest avl.mx/6df

FISHING SPOT

1 DAVIDSON RIVER s ax Pisgah Forest avl.mx/6df

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Best Fishing Spot, Best Place to Car Camp PICNIC SPOT

1 CRAGGY GARDENS e ax

Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 364.4 – 367.6, Black Mountain 828-775-0976 • avl.mx/6cf

2 BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

828-670-1924 • blueridgeparkway.org

3 BILTMORE ESTATE s

1 Lodge St., Asheville 800-411-3812 • biltmore.com

SWIMMING HOLE

1 SKINNY DIP FALLS w ax Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 417 avl.mx/7uy

WATERFALL

1 LOOKING GLASS FALLS s ax U.S. Highway 276, Brevard avl.mx/wordcaop

2 CATAWBA FALLS s a

3074 Catawba River Road, Old Fort avl.mx/7uz

3 TRIPLE FALLS s a

Dupont State Forest, Cedar Mountain avl.mx/7v0

Local News • Events • Arts

Know Asheville

SKATE PARK

1 FOUNDATION ASHEVILLE SKATEPARK (FOUNDY) d x

47 Foundy St., Asheville 828-225-5509 • foundationasheville.com

2 RAD SKATEPARK r

37 Foundy St., Asheville 828-338-8830 • radskateparkavl.com

PLACE TO RELAX ON THE WATER

1 FRENCH BROAD RIVER Asheville

2 LAKE JAMES e a

Nebo 828-584-7728 • avl.mx/8by

3 LAKE LURE e a

Lake Lure 828-625-9983 • townoflakelure.com

WALK IN OR NEAR ASHEVILLE

1 GREENWAYS ALONG THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER 2 THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM w

100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville 828-665-2492 • ncarboretum.org

3 BILTMORE ESTATE s

1 Lodge St., Asheville 800-411-3812 • biltmore.com

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MINX BOUTIQUE

Best Clothing: Dress-Up/Stylin’, Best Clothing: Professional

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F you’re hoping to find that one shop that most

exudes the spirit of Asheville, Best of WNC voters by and large are pointing in unison to any of Mast General Store’s three area locations. And they’re pretty determined, having voted the same way for six years running now.

But if you’re hoping that all your buying experiences connect you with the heart and soul of Asheville, you’re in luck. You’ll not find a better overall guide than the voters’ choices here. For starters, consider these long-running winners: Liberty Bicycles (Bike Shop), Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café (Bookstore–New), Octopus Garden Smoke Shop (Head Shop), Harvest Records (Record/CD Store) and Tops for Shoes (Shoe Store), all of which have come in first in their respective categories for the past 11 years.

A shopping habit, once formed, can be hard to break — especially one as convenient as browsing for groceries from the comfort of one’s pajamas, as many of us learned to do during the COVID-19 pandemic. With that in mind, we give a nod to Whole Foods Market, which took first prize in the debut category Local Grocery Delivery or Curbside Pickup.

And for readers who aren’t content to laze about in sleepwear, there’s the Shopping section’s newest Hall of Fame winner: Elementality, qualifying as the best store to buy Asheville-Style Clothes. The boutique also earned second-place honors for both Jewelry Store and Clothing: Dress-Up/Stylin’.

— Daniel Walton X

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SHOPPING STORE THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF ASHEVILLE

1 MAST GENERAL STORE d x

15 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-232-1883 • mastgeneralstore.com

2 L.O.F.T. (LOST OBJECTS FOUND TREASURES) d

53 Broadway, Asheville 828-259-9303 • loftofasheville.com

3 INSTANT KARMA d

36 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-301-8187 instantkarmaasheville.com

CLOTHING: DRESS-UP/STYLIN’

1 MINX BOUTIQUE d x

64 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-225-5680 • minxasheville.com

2 ELEMENTALITY e

4 S. Tunnel Road, Suite 220, Asheville 828-299-4751 • myelementality.com

CLOTHING: PROFESSIONAL

1 MINX BOUTIQUE d

64 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-225-5680 • minxasheville.com

CLOTHING: USED OR VINTAGE (NONPROFIT STORE)

1 GOODWILL w e x

1616 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-298-9023 86 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 910 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 828-299-3595 • goodwill.org

CLOTHING: USED OR VINTAGE (FOR-PROFIT STORE)

1 RECIPROCITY w

732 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-3980 • reciprocityasheville.com

2 HIP REPLACEMENTS d

72 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-255-7573 hipreplacementsclothing.com

3 HONEYPOT d

86 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-225-0304 • honeypotvintage.com

ASHEVILLE-STYLE CLOTHES

1 ELEMENTALITY e x

4 S. Tunnel Road, Suite 220, Asheville 828-299-4751 • myelementality.com

SHOE STORE

1 TOPS FOR SHOES d x

27 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-254-6721 • topsforshoes.com

2 DISCOUNT SHOES w

1263 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-667-0085 discountshoesofasheville.com

3 GB SHOES e

83 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-808-2062 • housershoes.com

JEWELRY STORE

1 SPICER GREENE JEWELERS d 121 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-253-1805 • spicergreene.com

2 ELEMENTALITY e

4 S. Tunnel Road, Suite 220, Asheville 828-299-4751 • myelementality.com

3 FOX & BEAUX d

56 Haywood St., Asheville 828-585-7230 • foxandbeaux.com

ALL-ROUND GROCERY STORE

1 INGLES MARKETS e n w s x 29 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-253-1528 915 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-1326 669 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-259-9268 See ad on page 47 for additional locations ingles-markets.com

2 PUBLIX SUPER MARKET s n 1830 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-274-6287 165 Weaver Blvd., Weaverville 828-658-1020 • publix.com

3 TRADER JOE’S n

120 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-5078 • traderjoes.com

LOCAL GROCERY DELIVERY OR CURBSIDE PICKUP

1 WHOLE FOODS MARKET n e s 70 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-254-5440 4 S. Tunnel Road, Suite 100, Asheville 828-239-9604 1856 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-378-0477 • wholefoodsmarket.com

2 INGLES MARKETS e n w s 29 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-253-1528 915 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-1326 • ingles-markets.com

3 PUBLIX SUPER MARKET s

1830 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-274-6287 • publix.com

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NC‘s Oldest

Pawn Shop

FINKELSTEIN’S LOAN OFFICE

Est. 1903

21 BROADWAY • DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

Open 7 Days • 253-7731 • www.FinkelsteinsPawn.com

GOODWILL

ASHEVILLE AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE

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MUSICIAN’S WORKSHOP Best Musical Instrument Store, Best Music Instrument Repair Company

BUDGET-FRIENDLY GROCERY STORE

1 ALDI e w s x

480 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 1344 Patton Ave., Asheville 330 Airport Road, Arden 800-325-7894 • avl.mx/a3m

CONVENIENCE/ CORNER STORE

1 WEST VILLAGE MARKET & DELI w x

771 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-225-4949 • westvillagemarket.com

2 HOPEY & CO. s e

2 HOT SPOT d s

3 TRADER JOE’S n

3 GAS-UP w

45 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville 828-255-5228 3018 U.S. 70 W., Suite 1, Black Mountain 828-669-8988 • hopeyandcompany.com 120 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-5078 • traderjoes.com

HEALTH FOOD STORE

1 EARTH FARE w

66 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 828-255-2999 • earthfare.com

2 WHOLE FOODS MARKET n e

70 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-254-5440 4 S. Tunnel Road, Suite 100, Asheville 828-239-9604 • wholefoodsmarket.com

3 FRENCH BROAD FOOD CO-OP d 90 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-255-7650 • frenchbroadfood.coop

INTERNATIONAL/ SPECIALTY FOOD STORE

1 YZ ASIAN MARKET w

22 New Leicester Highway, Asheville 828-785-1653 • avl.mx/9sn

2 KIM’S ORIENTAL FOOD & GIFTS w

5 Regent Park Blvd., Suite 110, Asheville 828-254-7235

3 FOREIGN AFFAIRS ORIENTAL MARKET e

611A Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-299-0333 foreignaffairsorientalmarket.com

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79 Asheland Ave., Asheville 828-253-0425 1069 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-274-4161 • hotspotcstore.com 405 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-5589 • avl.mx/6bv

3 MONTFORD CONVENIENCE d 231 Montford Ave., Asheville 828-258-1879 • montforddeli.com

NEW FURNITURE STORE

1 TYSON FURNITURE e ax

109 Broadway, Black Mountain 828-669-5000 • tysonfurniture.com

2 PENLAND’S FURNITURE e a

2700 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 828-686-5561 • penlandsfurniture.com

3 DAVIS HOME FURNITURE s

100 Fairview Road, Asheville 828-785-1452 • davishomefurniture.com

USED FURNITURE STORE (FOR-PROFIT STORE)

1 THE REGENERATION STATION s x

26 Glendale Ave., Asheville 828-505-1108 • regenerationstation.com

2 SCREEN DOOR s

115 Fairview Road, Asheville 828-277-3667 • screendoorasheville.com

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Responsible Automotive Service & Repair

Thank you for letting us LOVE your vehicle!

THE ORGANIC MECHANIC

Voted one of the BEST OF WNC for 16 years in a row.

Thank you!

Call us!

255.2628

organic-mechanic.com • 568 Haywood Rd • West Asheville

ANTIQUE TOBACCO BARN

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Best Store for Comics, Collectibles, and/or Games USED FURNITURE STORE (NONPROFIT STORE)

1 ASHEVILLE AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE s n x 31 Meadow Road, Asheville 828-254-6706 61 Weaver Blvd., Weaverville 828-484-9432 • ashevillehabitat.org

2 WNC BRIDGE FOUNDATION THRIFT STORE & ESTATE SALES ASHEVILLE s 75 Fairview Road, Asheville 828-575-2509 • wncbridge.org

BED AND MATTRESS STORE

1 COLTON MATTRESS s x

848 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-299-4445 • coltonmattress.com

2 MATTRESS MAN SUPERSTORES e s

80 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-782-3453 229 Airport Road, Suite 2, Arden 828-827-9797 • mattressmanstores.com

ANTIQUE STORE

1 ANTIQUE TOBACCO BARN e x 75 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 828-252-7291 • atbarn.com

2 THE REGENERATION STATION s

26 Glendale Ave., Asheville 828-505-1108 • regenerationstation.com

3 SCREEN DOOR s

115 Fairview Road, Asheville 828-277-3667 • screendoorasheville.com

PAWN SHOP

1 ALAN’S JEWELRY & PAWN w e x

1186 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-248-0501 736 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-490-7787 510 Paint Town Road, Cherokee 833-228-3018 • alanspawn.com

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PICTURE FRAMER

1 FRUGAL FRAMER d s x

95 Cherry St. N., Asheville 828-258-2435 200 Julian Shoals Drive, Suite 20, Arden 828-687-8533 • frugalframer.com

2 BLACKBIRD FRAME & ART n 365 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-214-3529 blackbirdframeandartnc.com

3 MICHAELS e

111A River Hills Road, Asheville 828-299-0183 • michaels.com

FLORIST

1 FLORA w x

428 Haywood Road, Suite B, Asheville 828-252-8888 • florabotanicalliving.com

2 MERRIMON FLORIST n

329 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-232-4474 • merrimonflorist.com

3 SHADY GROVE FLOWERS d

65 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-236-1713 • shadygroveflowers.com

BOOKSTORE - NEW

1 MALAPROP’S BOOKSTORE/CAFE d x

55 Haywood St., Asheville 828-254-6734 • malaprops.com

2 BARNES & NOBLE e s

Asheville Mall, 3 S. Tunnel Road, Ashevillle 828-296-7335 Biltmore Park Town Square, 33 Town Square Blvd., Suite 100, Asheville 828-687-0681 • barnesandnoble.com

3 FIRESTORM BOOKSTORE CO-OP w

610 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-255-8115 • firestorm.coop

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BOOKSTORE - USED

1 MR. K’S USED BOOKS, MUSIC & MORE s x

800 Fairview Road, Asheville 828-299-1145 mrksusedbooksasheville.com

2 DOWNTOWN BOOKS & NEWS d 67 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-253-8654 • dbnbooks.com

3 BATTERY PARK BOOK EXCHANGE & CHAMPAGNE BAR d Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave., Suite 101, Asheville 828-252-0020 batteryparkbookexchange.com

x THE HALL OF FAME ICON

The Hall of Fame designates winners who have come out on top four years in a row (or more), including this year (2018 - 2021)

MR. K’S NEW & USED: Books • Vinyl Records USED CDs • Comics • Video Games Graphic Novels • DVDs BOOKS BUY • SELL • TRADE &YouMORE Thank for Voting Us 1 Used Book Store

#

9 Years in a Row!

800 Fairview Rd. • Asheville, NC River Ridge Shopping Center 828-299-1145 • mrksusedbooks.com

West Village Market & Deli Hot and Cold Grab & Go Deli

NEWBRIDGE TIRE CENTER

WEST VILLAGE Great Vegan Selection MARKET All Organic Produce, Supplements, Body Care, & DELI Bulk & Eco Section

Housewares, Beer & Wine 771 Haywood Rd. West Asheville • (828) 225-4949 9am to 8pm daily www.westvillagemarket.com

Thank you for voting us Hall of Fame for 9 years in a row!

#1 PAWN SHOP ALAN’S JEWELRY We LOVE Our Fans! Follow us on & PAWN Alan’s West

1186 Patton Ave.

828.254.8681 Mon - Sat: 9 to 7 Sun: 1 to 6

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Cherokee

(Across from Casino)

828.554.0431

alanspawn.com

Alan’s East

736 Tunnel Road

828.299.4440 Mon - Sat: 9 to 7

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SHOPPING STORE FOR COMICS, COLLECTIBLES AND/ OR GAMES

1 MORGAN’S COMICS w

600 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-4003 • morganscomics.com

2 THE WYVERN’S TALE n

347 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-505-7887 • thewyvernstaleavl.com

3 COMIC ENVY n

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ADULT TOYS, LINGERIE & NAUGHTY THINGS STORE

1 VAVAVOOOM BOUDOIR BOUTIQUE d x

57 Broadway, Asheville 828-254-6329 • vavavooom.com

2 BEDTYME STORIES s a

2334 Hendersonville Road, Arden 828-684-8250 • bedtymestories.com

333A Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-252-7600 • comicenvy.com

RECORD/CD STORE

1 HARVEST RECORDS w x

415 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-258-2999 • harvest-records.com

2 STATIC AGE RECORDS d

110 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-254-3232 • avl.mx/69r

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STORE

1 MUSICIAN’S WORKSHOP n x

319 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-252-1249 • musiciansworkshop.com

2 HEYDAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS & REPAIR d 108 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-254-0402 • heydaymusic.net

GIFT SHOP

BIKE SHOP

1 LIBERTY BICYCLES s x

1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-274-2453 • libertybikes.com

2 MOTION MAKERS BICYCLE SHOP w

878 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-633-2227 36 Allen St., Sylva 828-586-6925 • motionmakers.com

3 THE BICYCLE THRIFT SHOP s

89 Thompson St., Unit F, Asheville 828-367-768 • thebicyclethriftshop.com

3 YOUNGBLOOD BICYCLES d

233 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-251-4686 • youngbloodbicycles.com

AUTOMOBILE TIRE STORE

1 WHIST w x

1 NEWBRIDGE TIRE CENTER n

2 L.O.F.T. (LOST OBJECTS FOUND TREASURES) d

2 JAN DAVIS TIRE STORE d

444 Haywood Road, Suite 102, Asheville 828-252-5557 • whistshop.com

53 Broadway, Asheville 828-259-9303 • loftofasheville.com

HEAD SHOP

1 OCTOPUS GARDEN SMOKE SHOP w e d x

1062 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-232-6030 1269 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-299-8880 186 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-254-4980 octopusgardensmokeshops.com

VAPE SHOP

1 OCTOPUS GARDEN SMOKE SHOP w e d

1062 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-232-6030 1269 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-299-8880 186 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-254-4980 octopusgardensmokeshops.com

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1475 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-255-8005 • newbridgetirecenter.com 209 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-253-5634 • jandavistire.com

3 DISCOUNT TIRE e

105 Bleachery Blvd., Asheville 828-318-0949 • discounttire.com

AUTO DEALER NEW AND/OR USED

1 PRESTIGE SUBARU e x

585 Tunnel Road, Asheville 877-663-2144 • prestigesubaru.com

2 FRED ANDERSON TOYOTA OF ASHEVILLE w

777 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-585-5825 • ashevilletoyota.com

3 APPLE TREE HONDA s a

242 Underwood Road, Fletcher 828-585-3044 honda.appletreeautomobiles.com

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Thank You For Voting Me

NUMBER ONE HAIRSTYLIST …Again!

Amy Grooms Rose

Hot Shaves,LOCAL Cold Beer THE BARBER & TAP

Thank You for Voting us Best Barbershop for Five Years Straight!

It’s a real honor Asheville!

AMY GROOMS ROSE SALON ZHENYA

LOCATED AT

Salon Zhenya

290 Haywood Rd. Suite 102

Keeping WNC looking’ sharp since 2015 * 84 West Walnut St, Unit B * 828-232-7005 * barberandtap.com * thelocalbarberandtap *

amyrose_asheville

Book a new client consultation online amyrose.glossgenius.com

KNOW ASHELIKEVAILLE

Local

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

#1 FOR 8 YEARS! Celebrate your intimate moments with a carefully curated selection of:

Body-safe adult toys

VAVAVOOOM BOUDOIR BOUTIQUE

Organic oils & lubricants Sexy lingerie with inclusive sizing

Eco-conscious silk, bamboo & cotton apparel INDEPENDENT & LOCALLY WOMAN OWNED SINCE 2008 Located in the heart of Downtown Asheville at

57 Broadway Street

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AUSTIN CPA, PC

Best Place to Get Your Taxes Prepared, Best Accountant/CPA Firm

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F you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.”

— Red Adair, oil well firefighter

Keep Adair’s admonition in mind when you need someone to solve a professional problem. While you may not be looking for heroism and daredevilry, you do want someone with the knowledge and experience to make sure the job gets done right the first time around.

This year’s Best of WNC offers a guide to the best in the biz for a range of professional services in WNC — from the area’s top real estate agent (The Matt & Molly Team) and law firm (Goosmann Rose Colvard & Cramer) to plumbers (TP Howard’s Plumbing Co.) and bike repair technicians (Liberty Bicycles).

And in response to requests, we added a category this year for best Insurance Agent. The inaugural honor goes to Chad McKinney.

Two winners enter the Hall of Fame this year: Please welcome Bionic Man Painting (House Painters) and Austin CPA (Place to Get Your Taxes Prepared).

So remember, dear readers, it’s fine to honor your inner amateur when you upcycle that nightstand or tie-dye that old T-shirt. But leave the rest to the professionals.

— Brooke Randle X

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Thank you so much for voting for me as one of the best real estate attorneys!

ZENO LANCASTER LANCASTER LAW FIRM

Realtors, tired of waiting for a call back from your real estate attorney?

Reliable communication is more important than ever, these days.

“Closings with Zeno Lancaster = Well Advised, Organized, and Sanitized”

Zeno B. Lancaster, IV

MANAGING ATTORNEY

189 E CHESTNUT ST ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 Free, dedicated parking lot.

PHONE: 828.505.8514 FAX: 828.365.6046 WWW.LANCASTERLAWFIRM.COM ZENO@LANCASTERLAWFIRM.COM

Offices in Hendersonville located inside the Keller Williams Mountain Partners building.

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CHAD MCKINNEY (MCKINNEY INSURANCE) Best Insurance Agent

ACCOUNTANT/CPA FIRM

1 AUSTIN CPA, PC d x

301 W. Haywood St., Asheville 828-785-1556 • austincpapc.com

2 CHAD STORCK (STORCK CPA, PC) d

8 Magnolia Ave., Suite 200, Asheville 828-505-3791 • storckcpa.com

3 GOULD KILLIAN CPA GROUP, P.A. d 100 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-258-0363 • gk-cpa.com

PLACE TO GET YOUR TAXES PREPARED

1 AUSTIN CPA, PC d x

301 W. Haywood St., Asheville 828-785-1556 • austincpapc.com

2 H&R BLOCK d w

204 Executive Park, Asheville 828-254-0321 891H Patton Ave., Asheville 828-232-6757 • hrblock.com

FINANCIAL ADVISER

1 CHRISTINA SIMPSON (OPPENHEIMER & CO.) s

10 Brook St. Suite 290, Asheville 828-251-7923 • avl.mx/wordcap4

2 KEVIN PASARILLA (NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO.) s

4 Vanderbilt Park Drive, Suite 350, Asheville 828-210-3806 • kevinpasarilla.nm.com

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LAW FIRM

1 GOOSMANN ROSE COLVARD & CRAMER, P.A. n s

77 Central Ave., Suite H, Asheville 828-258-0150 2 Town Square Blvd., Suite 340, Asheville 828-258-0150 • grcclaw.com

2 THE VAN WINKLE LAW FIRM d s 11 N. Market St., Asheville 828-258-2991 422 S. Main St., Hendersonville 828-697-6196 • vwlawfirm.com

3 MCGUIRE WOOD & BISSETTE LAW FIRM d 48 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-254-8800 • mwblawyers.com

FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY

1 KATHERINE E. FISHER (THE VAN WINKLE LAW FIRM) d 11 N. Market St., Asheville 828-258-2991 • vwlawfirm.com

REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY

1 JOHN ROSE (GOOSMANN ROSE COLVARD & CRAMER, P.A.) n s

77 Central Ave., Suite H, Asheville 828-258-0150 2 Town Square Blvd., Suite 340, Asheville 828-258-0150 • grcclaw.com

2 ZENO LANCASTER (LANCASTER LAW FIRM) d s

189 E. Chestnut St., Asheville 828-505-8514 404 S. Main St., Hendersonville 828-505-8514 • lancasterlawfirm.com

3 GREG GOOSMANN (GOOSMANN ROSE COLVARD & CRAMER, P.A.) n s 77 Central Ave., Suite H, Asheville 828-258-0150 • grcclaw.com

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THE MATT & MOLLY TEAM KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

VAN WINKLE LAW FIRM KATHERINE E. FISHER

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1 THE MATT & MOLLY TEAM (KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY) d x

1 VERIZON e w

2 SONA MERLIN (APPALACHIAN REALTY ASSOCIATES) d

2 US CELLULAR w e

86 Asheland Ave., Asheville 828-210-1697 themattandmollyteam.com

23 Arlington St., Asheville 828-255-7530 • appalachianrealty.com

REAL ESTATE COMPANY

1 BEVERLY-HANKS & ASSOCIATES d s n

300 Executive Park, Asheville 828-254-7221 Biltmore Park Town Square, 1 Town Square Blvd., Suite 140, Asheville 828-684-8999 820 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-251-1800 • beverly-hanks.com

2 KELLER WILLIAMS PROFESSIONALS d

86 Asheland Ave., Asheville 828-254-7253 kellerwilliamsasheville.com

3 NEST REALTY ASHEVILLE d

339 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-318-8313 • nestrealty.com/asheville

INSURANCE AGENT

1 CHAD MCKINNEY (MCKINNEY INSURANCE) s w n 5 Allen Ave., Asheville 828-684-5020 1390 Sand Hill, Suite 8, Candler 828-252-5560 58 Weaver Village Way, Suite 106, Weaverville 828-645-6400 • mckinneyagency.com

PRINT SHOP

1 HENCO REPROGRAPHICS d n x 54 Broadway, Asheville 828-253-0449 1445 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-552-3671 • hencorepro.com

2 828 PRINTING & GRAPHICS o Asheville 828-216-0955 828printingandgraphics.com

3 ALLEGRA MARKETING PRINT MAIL r 88 Roberts St., Asheville 828-348-8332 allegramarketingprint.com

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242 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-251-2335 3 S.Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-299-8889 159 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville 828-668-5811 • verizon.com 1043 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-258-0000 90B S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-298-6966 • uscellular.com

3 AT&T e

4 S. Tunnel Road, Suite 17, Asheville 828-298-1833 • att.com

COMPUTER REPAIR

1 CHARLOTTE STREET COMPUTERS n x

252 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-225-6600 charlottestreetcomputers.com

2 ONECLICKFIX COMPUTER REPAIR n

438 Montford Ave., Asheville 828-318-8558 • oneclickfix.com

3 CHRISTOPHER’S COMPUTERS n 549 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-670-9800 christopherscomputers.com

CAR REPAIR

1 XPERTECH CAR CARE e x

1295 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-298-3612 • xpertechcarcare.com

2 JIMMY’S AUTOMOTIVE n

277 Weaverville Highway, Asheville 828-658-3030 • jimmysauto.com

3 THE ORGANIC MECHANIC s

568 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-232-8120 • shevilleautorepairs.com

BIKE REPAIR

1 LIBERTY BICYCLES s x

1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-274-2453 • libertybikes.com

2 MOTION MAKERS BICYCLE SHOP w

878 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-633-2227 36 Allen St., Sylva 828-586-6925 • motionmakers.com

3 FIND YOUR LINE BICYCLE SHOP w

359 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-585-7289 • findyourline.bike

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CHAD MCKINNEY MCKINNEY INSURANCE

THANKS, ASHEVILLE! for voting me one of the Best!

SONA MERLIN APPALACHIAN REALTY ASSOCIATES Sona Merlin Real Estate Broker Appalachian Realty

9 years in a row!

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GREEN BUILDER

1 LOBO BUILDERS d

5 Ravenscroft Drive, Suite 300, Asheville 828-252-1841 • lobobuilders.com

2 JADE MOUNTAIN BUILDERS r 362 Depot St., Asheville 828-216-3948 jademountainbuilders.com

3 JAG CONSTRUCTION e

33 Mineral Springs Road, Asheville 828-252-4205 • jaggreen.com

PLUMBING COMPANY

1 T.P. HOWARD’S PLUMBING CO. e ax

90 Number Nine Road, Fairview 828-628-1369 • tphowardsplumbing.com

2 FOUR SEASONS PLUMBING s 30 Bella Way, Asheville 828-216-3894 • callfourseasons.com

3 BLUE PLANET PLUMBING s

1131 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-392-8581 • blueplanetplumbing.com

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRICIAN COMPANY

1 MB HAYNES ELECTRIC w x 187 Deaverview Road, Asheville 828-254-6141 • mbhaynes.com

HEATING/COOLING COMPANY

1 GENTRY HEATING e ax

100 Buckeye Access Road, Swannanoa 828-581-4045 • gentryservice.com

2 MB HAYNES HEATING & COOLING w

187 Deaverview Road, Asheville 828-254-6141 • mbhaynes.com

3 BULLMAN HEATING & AIR n

10 Red Roof Lane, Asheville 828-658-2468 • bullmanheating.com

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MOVING COMPANY

1 TWO MEN AND A TRUCK s ax 240 Rutledge Road, Fletcher 828-355-6058 twomenandatruckasheville.com

2 ASHEVILLE AREA MOVERS w

500 Pace Lane, Suite 301, Asheville 828-505-6021 • ashevilleareamovers.com

HOUSE PAINTERS

1 BIONIC MAN PAINTING CO. w x 57 Salola St., Asheville 828-215-7772 • bionicmanpainting.com

ROOFING COMPANY

1 JOHN MCCLUNG ROOFING M

Asheville 828-582-4165 • johnmcclungroofing.com

2 BALKEN ROOFING e a

101 W. Buckeye Road, Swannanoa 828-662-3027 • balkenroofing.com

3 DLV ROOFING SYSTEMS s a 8 Brandy Branch Road, Mills River 828-654-0212 • dlvroofing.com

HANDY-PERSON

1 BEN WEAVER (LEAVE IT TO WEAVER) n a

270 N. Main St., Suite 1029, Weaverville 828-301-4725 • leaveittoweaver.net

2 GREG HOLDEN (HOMEWORK HANDYMAN) w 43 Vermont Court, Asheville 828-258-1107

HOME CLEANING SERVICE

1 GREEN HOME CLEANING d x

306 W. Haywood St., Asheville 828-505-7320 • greenhomecleaning.com

DRY CLEANER

1 TERMINIX e w n x

1 SWANNANOA CLEANERS d w n x

2 GIBSON PEST CONTROL s

2 ASHEVILLE CLEANERS n

3 DODSON PEST CONTROL w a

3 QUICK AS A WINK CLEANERS s

232 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 828-600-7331 396 New Leicester Highway, Asheville 828-232-1338 3241 Asheville Road, Waynesville 828-456-3729 • trustterminix.com 20 Rosscraggon Road, Asheville 888-483-6507 • ww.gibsonpest.com 1739 Smokey Park Highway, Candler 844-501-5088 • dodsonbros.com

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165 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-253-3691 1356 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-254-2098 712 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-252-3676 • swannanoacleaners.com 230 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-254-2364 • ashevillecleaners.com 750 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-253-2331

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We are so grateful for a great team, and great community!

Call 828-628-1369 for all your plumbing needs

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#1 ROOFING COMPANY in WNC!

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AMERICAN NAILS AVL

Best Nail Salon, Best Nail Technician (Thang Chu)

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N Asheville, we take our self-care seriously. Hair is considered a work of art, tattoos are etched with elaborate perfection and manicures are delivered with impeccable standards.

It’s no wonder that when it comes to looking and feeling your best, the winners in Xpress’ Best of Personal Services have you covered.

Competition was so tight that the section saw multiple ties this year: Amy Grooms Rose of Salon Zhenya and Caitlin Frink Cross at Salon Dragonfly deadlocked for the top award for Hairstylist or Barber. And Diamond Thieves and Bella Fine Jewelry and Piercing finished neck and neck for Piercing Studio.

The Spa at Omni Grove Park Inn once again scored first for Spa, extending its winning streak to more than a decade. And in newcomer honors, please welcome to this year’s Hall of Fame Misha’s Alterations and Tailoring (Tailor/Alterations) and Bella Fine Jewelry and Piercing (Piercing Studio).

— Brooke Randle X

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PERSONAL SERVICES SPA

NAIL TECHNICIAN

1 THE SPA AT OMNI GROVE PARK INN n x 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 800-438-5800 • avl.mx/554

2 SENSIBILITIES DAY SPA s

43 Town Square Blvd., Suite 100, Asheville 828-687-8760 • sensibilities-spa.com

3 SHOJI SPA & RETREAT s 96 Avondale Heights, Asheville 828-299-0999 • shojispa.com

1 WILLOW’S DREAM d

1 ZEN INK r

2 WINK SALON s

352 Depot St., Asheville 828-505-4456 • zeninkasheville.com

18 Brook St., Suite 103, Asheville 828-277-4070 • ilovewink.com

3 ANANDA HAIR STUDIO d

2 HOT STUFF TATTOO w

22 Broadway, Asheville 828-232-1017 • anandahair.com

HAIRSTYLIST OR BARBER

1 AMY GROOMS ROSE (SALON ZHENYA) w

290 Haywood Road, Unit 102, Asheville 828-713-6921 • salonzhenya.com

1 CAITLIN FRINK (SALON DRAGONFLY) d 2 EMILY REXFORD (HEIR ASHEVILLE) w

3 DIAMOND THIEVES w

1060 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-225-3845 • diamondthieves.net

3 SERPENT & THE RAINBOW TATTOO d

PIERCING STUDIO

783 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-412-0682 • heirasheville.com

BARBERSHOP

1 THE LOCAL BARBER & TAP d x 84 W. Walnut St., Unit B, Asheville 828-232-7005 • barberandtap.com

1 BELLA FINE JEWELRY AND PIERCING d x

51 Coxe Ave., Asheville 828-301-1711 • bellapiercing.com

1 DIAMOND THIEVES w

2 THE CHOP SHOP BARBER SHOP w s

1060 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-225-3845 • diamondthieves.net

606 New Leicester Highway, Unit C, Asheville 828-412-5466 534 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-595-9444 • wncbarber.com

2 MAN’S RUIN TATTOOS & PIERCINGS e

3 ASHEVILLE BARBER & BEARD d Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave., Suite 107, Asheville 828-281-9659 • avlbarberandbeard.com

NAIL SALON

1 AMERICAN NAILS AVL w

1341 Parkwood Road, Suite 104, Asheville 828-255-5525 • americannailsavl.com 273 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-255-8242 • majesticnailsalon.com

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416 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-251-6040 • hotstufftattoos.com

46 Millard Ave., Asheville 828-412-3307 serpentandtherainbowtattoo.com

115 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-253-3977 • salondragonfly.net

1816 Hendersonville Road, Suite 50, Asheville 828-575-9588 angelnailspaasheville.com

2 LEAH KRAUSE (CURE NAIL STUDIO AT WILLOW’S DREAM) d

TATTOO PARLOR

64 Broadway, Asheville 828-225-5922 • willowsdream.com

3 ANGEL NAIL SPA s

1341 Parkwood Road, Suite 104, Asheville 828-255-5525 • americannailsavl.com

64 Broadway, Asheville 828-225-5922 • willowsdream.com

HAIR SALON

2 MAJESTIC NAIL SALON e

1 THANG CHU (AMERICAN NAILS AVL) w

1085 Tunnel Road, Suite 2A, Asheville 828-253-6660 • mansruintattoos.com

3 ZEN INK r

352 Depot St., Asheville 828-505-4456 • zeninkasheville.com

TAILOR/ALTERATIONS

1 MISHA’S ALTERATIONS w x

5 Regent Park Blvd., Unit 106, Asheville 828-350-1176 • avl.mx/a5r

2 SEW & SEW CUSTOM SEWING & ALTERATIONS d

1085 Tunnel Road, Suite 4, Asheville 828-505-2878 • avl.mx/7v7

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ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM Best Museum

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LOOK at this year’s winners in the Kids

category feels a lot like heading back to school after a year at home — a chance to celebrate old friends and find some new ones, too.

Immersion in the world of kids also serves as a timely reminder that — no matter our community’s challenges over the past year — children bring us joy and hope for the future.

But back to the best: Top vote-getters this year include Dancing Bear Toys (Toy Store), Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts (Martial Arts Program), Asheville Art Museum (Museum) and ABC Pediatrics of Asheville (Pediatric Practice–General Medicine).

Multiple-award winners include Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts, which besides taking the honors for Martial Arts Program, kicked it for After-School Program, Parents Night Out Program and Day Camp. Likewise, Rainbow Community School rose to the top of the class for School (Pre-College), Preschool and Playground, along with employing Sue Ford (Music Teacher).

Two new categories this year, Story Time or Learning Session (online or in-person) and Bakery for Birthday Cakes, spotlighted Buncombe County Public Libraries and Short Street Cakes, respectively.

Please welcome new Hall of Fame winners: WNC Nature Center (Nature Camp) • ArtSpace Charter School (Art Education Program) • Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts (Day Camp). Three cheers for all!

— Tracy Rose X

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RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL

FIRED UP! CREATIVE LOUNGE

ASHEVILLE YMCA

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KIDS SCHOOL (PRE-COLLEGE)

1 RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL w 574 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-258-9264 rainbowcommunityschool.org

2 ARTSPACE CHARTER SCHOOL e a

2030 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 828-298-2787 • artspacecharter.org

3 FRANKLIN SCHOOL OF INNOVATION w

21 Innovation Drive, Asheville 828-318-8140 franklinschoolofinnovation.org

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

1 ASHEVILLE SUN SOO MARTIAL ARTS s x

800 Fairview Road, Suite D2, Asheville 828-505-4309 • martialartsasheville.com

2 RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL w 574 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-258-9264 rainbowcommunityschool.org

3 ASHEVILLE YMCA d

30 Woodfin St., Asheville 828-210-9622 • ymcawnc.org/asheville

PRESCHOOL

1 RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL w 574 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-258-9264 rainbowcommunityschool.org

2 SHALOM CHILDREN’S CENTER (ASHEVILLE JCC) n 236 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-253-0701 • jcc-asheville.org

CHILD CARE OR DAY CARE SERVICE

1 THE ACADEMY OF ASHEVILLE s 1709 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-277-0062 theacademyofasheville.com

2 SHALOM CHILDREN’S CENTER (ASHEVILLE JCC) n 236 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-253-0701 • jcc-asheville.org

3 ASHEVILLE YMCA d

30 Woodfin St., Asheville 828-210-9622 • ymcawnc.org/asheville

STORY TIME OR LEARNING SESSION (ONLINE OR IN-PERSON)

1 BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES d n s 67 Haywood St., Asheville 828-250-4700 1030 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-250-4752 749 Fairview Road, Asheville 828-250-4754 • avl.mx/8he

ART EDUCATION PROGRAM

1 ARTSPACE CHARTER SCHOOL e ax

2030 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 828-298-2787 • artspacecharter.org

2 RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL w 574 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-258-9264 rainbowcommunityschool.org

3 ROOTS + WINGS SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN s

573 Fairview Road, Asheville 828-378-4140 • rootsandwingsarts.com

MUSIC TEACHER

1 SUE FORD (RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL) w x

574 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-258-9264 rainbowcommunityschool.org

2 MEG BOERNER (ARTSPACE CHARTER SCHOOL) e a

2030 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 828-298-2787 • artspacecharter.org

DAYTRIP FOR KIDS

1 WNC NATURE CENTER e x 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville 828-259-8080 • wildwnc.org

KID-FRIENDLY HIKE

1 CRAGGY PINNACLE e a Milepost 364, Black Mountain 828-775-0976 • avl.mx/a8d

2 THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM w

100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville 828-665-2492 • ncarboretum.org

3 CATAWBA FALLS s a

3074 Catawba River Road, Old Fort avl.mx/7uz

OVERNIGHT CAMP

1 CAMP CEDAR CLIFF e

5 Porters Cove Road, Asheville 828-450-3331 • campcedarcliff.org

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DAY CAMP

PLACE FOR OUTDOOR FUN

1 ASHEVILLE SUN SOO MARTIAL ARTS s x

1 WNC NATURE CENTER e

800 Fairview Road, Suite D2, Asheville 828-505-4309 • martialartsasheville.com

2 RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL w

PLAYGROUND

3 CAMP RUACH AT THE ASHEVILLE JCC d

1 RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL w

Asheville Jewish Community Center, 236 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-253-0701 • jcc-asheville.org

574 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-258-9264 rainbowcommunityschool.org

2 CARRIER PARK w

NATURE CAMP

220 Amboy Road, Asheville 828-259-5800 • avl.mx/a8b

1 WNC NATURE CENTER e x

3 LAKE JULIAN PARK s a

75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville 828-259-8080 • wildwnc.org

406 Overlook Road, Arden 828-684-0376 • avl.mx/6cd

2 THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM w

100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville 828-665-2492 • ncarboretum.org

PLACE FOR INDOOR FUN

1 MOUNTAIN PLAY LODGE s a

3389 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 828-676-2120 • mountainplaylodge.com

24 Walden Drive, Arden 828-651-0280 launchtrampolinepark.com

2 THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM w

100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville 828-665-2492 • ncarboretum.org

574 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-258-9264 rainbowcommunityschool.org

2 LAUNCH TRAMPOLINE PARK s a

75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville 828-259-8080 • wildwnc.org

MUSEUM

1 ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM d 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville 828-253-3227 • ashevilleart.org

2 ASHEVILLE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE (AMOS) d 43 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-254-7162 • ashevillescience.org

3 HANDS ON! CHILDREN’S MUSEUM s a 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-697-8333 • handsonwnc.org

Martial Arts for Kids and Adults • After School Program Kids Summer Camp • Kids Night Out

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Best Story Time or Learning Session (online or in-person) PLACE FOR BIRTHDAY PARTIES

1 LAUNCH TRAMPOLINE PARK s a 24 Walden Drive, Arden 828-651-0280 launchtrampolinepark.com

PLACE TO MAKE ART

1 FIRED UP! CREATIVE LOUNGE d s x

26 Wall St., Asheville 828-253-8181 Blue Ridge Mall, 1800 4 Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville 828-698-9960 • fireduplounge.com

PARENTS NIGHT OUT PROGRAM

1 ASHEVILLE SUN SOO MARTIAL ARTS s x

800 Fairview Road, Suite D2, Asheville 828-505-4309 • martialartsasheville.com

2 ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY MOVEMENT r

812 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-254-6060 ashevillecommunitymovement.com

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DANCE STUDIO

1 CENTER STAGE DANCE STUDIO s

38L Rosscraggon Road, Asheville 828-654-7010 • centerstageavl.com

GYMNASTICS PROGRAM

1 ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY MOVEMENT r x

812 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-254-6060 ashevillecommunitymovement.com

2 ASHEVILLE GYMNASTICS e

130 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 828-575-2238 • ashevillegymnastics.com

2 THE LITTLE GYM OF ASHEVILLE s

10 Crispin Court, Suite 104, Asheville 828-747-2239 • thelittlegym.com

MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM

1 ASHEVILLE SUN SOO MARTIAL ARTS s x

800 Fairview Road, Suite D2, Asheville 828-505-4309 • martialartsasheville.com

TEAM-SPORTS PROGRAM

1 ASHEVILLE BUNCOMBE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION e 593 Azalea Road E., Asheville 828-299-7277 • abysa.org

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KIDS’ CLOTHES

PEDIATRIC PRACTICE GENERAL MEDICINE

1 THE LITTLEST BIRDS w

1 ABC PEDIATRICS OF ASHEVILLE s x

647 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-253-4747 • thelittlestbirds.com

64 Peachtree Road, Suite 100, Asheville 828-277-3000 • abcasheville.com

2 LOLLIPOPS LIMITED s

1950 Hendersonville Road, Suite 9, Asheville 828-654-7771 • lollipopsltd.com

2 MOUNTAIN AREA PEDIATRICS e

3 CHILDREN’S TRADING POST n

633 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-254-5432 • childrenstradingpost.com

TOY STORE

1 DANCING BEAR TOYS e s x

518 Kenilworth Road, Asheville 828-255-8697 418 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-693-4500 • dancingbeartoys.com

2 O.P. TAYLOR’S s

2 Town Square Blvd., Suite 130, Asheville 828-681-1865 16 S. Broad St., Brevard 828-883-2309 • optaylors.com

3 SPARKY’S TOYS & GIFTS w

726 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-2711 • sparkystoyshop.com

500 Centrepark Drive, Asheville 828-254-4337 • mountainareapeds.com

3 BLUE SKY PEDIATRICS ASHEVILLE s

5 Walden Ridge Drive, Asheville 828-687-8709 • blueskypediatrics.com

PEDIATRIC PRACTICE - DENTISTRY

1 GREAT BEGINNINGS AND GREAT SMILES PEDIATRIC & ORTHODONTIC DENTAL SPECIALISTS s w x 10B Yorkshire St., Asheville 828-274-9220 10A Yorkshire St., Suite C, Asheville 828-274-8822 37 Crestview Heights, Sylva 828-586-9333 • begreatdental.com

2 BEST BITES DENTAL s

11 Yorkshire St., Asheville 828-274-4744 • drjoshdentistry.com

BAKERY FOR BIRTHDAY CAKES

3 ASHEVILLE PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY s

1 SHORT STREET CAKES w

225 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-4822 • shortstreetcakes.com

76 Peachtree Road, Suite 100, Asheville 828-277-6788 ashevillepediatricdentistry.com

How to find whatever you need while in

Asheville

ROOTS + WINGS SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN

THE LOCAL, NATURAL, NEW, CONSIGNMENT. LITTLEST BIRDS

Best selection of wooden toys, cloth diapers, baby carriers, and more!

647 Haywood Road ~ West AVL 253-4747 ~ thelittlestbirds.com

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WAGBAR

Best Pet-Friendly Bar, Best Outdoor Place to Take Your Pet, Best Thing to Happen to Your Town in the Last 12 Months; third place Local Place to Enjoy the Outdoors

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UDGING by the ubiquity of dogs in WNC,

you might think man’s best friend runs this place. We love our pets and we take them everywhere we go: drinking at breweries, hiking in the woods, tubing on the river. (OK, maybe not tubing, but you get the point.) If our cats, reptiles and feathered friends would just take direction, we might take them on fun adventures, too.

As of 2020, Weaverville even has its own watering hole-slash-dog park. Not surprisingly, Wagbar topped Xpress voters’ 2021 lists for best pet-friendly bar and best outdoor place to take your pet. We can only hope in years to come that more dog park bars open up around here.

Folks came out in droves for the top veterinary practice in WNC. The Animal Hospital of North Asheville is where the majority of voters take their fur babies. That’s no surprise here: AHNA is a longtime Hall of Famer ’round these parts.

New to the Hall of Fame is Happy Tails Country Club, the doggie day care and boarding kennel that WNC pet parents turn to when they need to be away.

Read on for even more top choices that get those tails wagging.

— Jessica Wakeman X

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PETS VETERINARY SERVICES

1 ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF NORTH ASHEVILLE n x 1 Beaverdam Road, Asheville 828-944-4170 • 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

VETERINARIAN

1 TIM MCMULLAN (PINNACLE ANIMAL HOSPITAL) s a

200 Julian Lane, Suite 204, Arden 828-676-2332 pinnacleanimalhospital.com

2 AMY PLANKENHORN (ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF NORTH ASHEVILLE) n

1 Beaverdam Road, Asheville 828-944-4170 • ahna.net/site/home

3 KATHLEEN ALLISON (BROAD RIVER ANIMAL HOSPITAL) n a

121 Barnardsville Highway, Weaverville 828-484-7771 • broadrivervets.com

ALTERNATIVE PET HEALTH CARE PROVIDER

1 BETH HAMPTON JONES (ASHEVILLE ANIMAL ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESS CLINIC) d

70 Woodfin Place, Suite 6, Asheville 828-450-0851 ashevilleanimalacupuncture.com

PET SUPPLY STORE

1 PATTON AVENUE PET CO. d w s x

109 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-255-7737 1388 Patton Ave., Asheville 282-505-8299 582 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-575-9282 • pattonavenuepet.com

PET KENNEL

1 HAPPY TAILS COUNTRY CLUB s w ax 1984 Cane Creek Road, Fletcher 828-628-8510 1164 Sand Hill Road, Candler 828-628-8510 • happytailscc.com

PET DAY CARE FACILITY

1 HAPPY TAILS COUNTRY CLUB s w a

1984 Cane Creek Road, Fletcher 828-628-8510 1164 Sand Hill Road, Candler 828-628-8510 • happytailscc.com

2 RUFF LIFE DOG TRAINING SERVICES s 95 Thompson St., Asheville 828-365-8244 • rufflifeavl.com

3 CAMP BOW WOW s a

5 Airport Road, Arden 828-676-0444 • campbowwow.com

3 YOU WORK I’LL PLAY DOG DAYCARE AND TRAINING w 677A Brevard Road, Asheville 828-665-1010 • ywipdogdaycare.com

GROOMING SERVICE

1 WAGGERS DOG DEPOT n x

1020 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-271-4741 • waggersdogdepot.com

2 CANINE SHEAR HEAVEN s

422 McDowell St., Asheville 828-254-3386 • canineshearheaven.com

3 HAIR OF THE DOG PET SALON s 1451 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-274-4155 • hotdavl.com

TRAINER/TRAINING CENTER

1 MINDFUL MUTZ TRAINING & BEHAVIOR CONSULTING (HEATHER POLECHIO) M

Asheville 828-230-6389 • mindfulmutz.com

2 PETSMART e s a

2 THE DOG DOOR (KIM BROPHEY) d

3 ASHEVILLE PET SUPPLY n

3 RUFF LIFE DOG TRAINING SERVICES s

150 Bleachery Blvd., Asheville 828-298-5670 3 McKenna Road, Arden 828-681-5343 • petsmart.com 1451 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-252-2054 • ashevillepetsupply.com

1 Battle Square, Suite A, Asheville 828-656-8305 dogdoorcanineservices.com

95 Thompson St., Asheville 828-365-8244 • rufflifeavl.com

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ANIMAL SHELTER/ RESCUE ORGANIZATION

1 BROTHER WOLF ANIMAL RESCUE s x 31 Glendale Ave., Asheville 828-505-3440 • bwar.org

2 ASHEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY w 14 Forever Friend Lane, Asheville 828-761-2001 • ashevillehumane.org

3 MOUNTAIN PET RESCUE w a

7 Old Pisgah Highway, Suite 200, Candler mountainpetrescueavl.org

OUTDOOR PLACE TO TAKE YOUR PET

RUFF LIFE DOG Thank you to all who TRAINING voted! You're SERVICES PAW-SOME! 95 Thompson St. Asheville, NC (828) 365-8244 rufflifeavl.com rufflifeavl@gmail.com rufflifeavl

1 WAGBAR n a

320 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville 828-337-4964 • wagbar.com

2 AZALEA ROAD DOG PARK e 395 Azalea Road, Asheville 828-259-5800 • avl.mx/a7x

2 FRENCH BROAD RIVER PARK w 508 Riverview Drive, Asheville 828-259-5800 • avl.mx/a8b

3 MILLS RIVER PARK s a

124 Town Center Drive, Mills River 828-890-2901 • millsriver.org

HAIR OF THE DOG PET Thank you voters!!!

SALON Y’all are the best!

PET-FRIENDLY BAR

1 WAGBAR n a

320 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville 828-337-4964 • wagbar.com

2 HILLMAN BEER s e a

25 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-505-1312 78 Catawba Ave., Old Fort 828-668-6372 • hillmanbeer.com

3 HIGHLAND BREWING CO. s

We shih Tzu not!

12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com

1451 Sweeten Creek Rd 828-274-4155 • hotdavl.com

Thank you for voting us one of the Best Museums for 5 years straight!

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Best Project You’d Like to See Local Government Do, Thing South Asheville Needs, Thing West Asheville Needs; Second place Thing the River Arts District Needs, Thing East Asheville Needs, Thing North Asheville Needs, Thing Downtown Asheville Needs

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LECTED to represent Western North

Carolina in Congress at the tender age of 25, Rep. Madison Cawthorn has branded himself as the vanguard of “a new generation” of conservative leadership. Best of WNC voters are apparently ambivalent.

First, they gave the young star the year’s title of Local Villain, while 68-year-old gadfly and former Asheville City Council member Carl Mumpower was kicked to third place, his lowest finish in a decade.

Then, Cawthorn earned second place for Local Politician, just behind Asheville Council member Kim Roney, who took the top honor. But as a sign of our highly polarized times, Cawthorn’s election was named the second-Worst Thing to Happen to Asheville in the Last 12 Months.

That polarization was also evident in voters’ views of the racial justice protests that Asheville experienced in the late spring of 2020. Asheville Black Lives Matter took first place as Activist Group for Civic/Political Action, but nearly an equal number of voters called the movement the Worst Thing to Happen to Asheville in the Last 12 Months — earning it third place in that category.

Regardless of politics, voters generally agreed on one thing: Hotels and their developers remain the Biggest Threat to Asheville’s Uniqueness, a position that group has held since 2019.

Finally, we offer hearty congratulations to three new Hall of Fame entrants: the Biltmore Estate (Historic/Interesting Building) • Botanical Gardens at Asheville (Place to Connect With Nature Within Asheville City Limits) • The Odditorium (Place to Take Your Eccentric Friends).

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NEIGHBORHOOD

PLACE TO CONNECT WITH NATURE WITHIN ASHEVILLE CITY LIMITS

1 WEST ASHEVILLE w 2 MONTFORD n

1 BOTANICAL GARDENS n x

Asheville

151 W.T. Weaver Blvd., Asheville 828-252-5190 ashevillebotanicalgardens.org

3 NORTH ASHEVILLE n STREET FOR A STROLL

2 THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM w

1 HAYWOOD ROAD w 2 MONTFORD AVENUE d 3 KIMBERLY AVENUE n

100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville 828-665-2492 • ncarboretum.org

3 WNC NATURE CENTER e

75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville 828-259-8080 • wildwnc.org

LOCAL ASHEVILLE ATTRACTION

HISTORIC/INTERESTING BUILDING

1 BILTMORE ESTATE s x 1 Lodge St., Asheville 800-411-3812 • biltmore.com

1 BILTMORE HOUSE s x

Pritchard Park, 67 Patton Ave., Asheville avl.mx/a3n

2 GROVE ARCADE d

75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville 828-259-8080 • wildwnc.org

3 JACKSON BUILDING d

2 ASHEVILLE DRUM CIRCLE d 3 WNC NATURE CENTER e

1 Lodge St., Asheville 800-411-3812 • biltmore.com 1 Page Ave., Asheville 828-252-7799 • grovearcade.com 22 S. Pack Square, Asheville avl.mx/a8p

LOCAL CITY TOUR

VENUE TO BOOK FOR A PARTY OR EVENT

1 LAZOOM: HEY ASHEVILLE! CITY COMEDY TOUR d x

76 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-225-6932 • lazoomtours.com

2 LAZOOM: FENDER BENDER BAND & BEER BUS d 76 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-225-6932 • lazoomtours.com

3 GRAY LINE TROLLEY TOURS d

36 Montford Ave., Asheville 828-251-8687 • graylineasheville.com

1 HIGHLAND BREWING CO. EVENT CENTER s 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville

2 HAIKU I DO s

26 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-412-3939 • haikuido.com

PLACE TO GET MARRIED

1 BILTMORE ESTATE s

PLACE TO TAKE YOUR ECCENTRIC FRIENDS

1 Lodge St., Asheville 800-411-3812 • biltmore.com

1 THE ODDITORIUM w x

2 HAIKU I DO s

2 ASHEVILLE DRUM CIRCLE d

3 FLEETWOOD’S ROCK-N-ROLL WEDDING CHAPEL w

1045 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-575-9299 • ashevilleodditorium.com

Pritchard Park, 67 Patton Ave., Asheville avl.mx/a3n

2 THE RIVER ARTS DISTRICT r

Asheville 828-552-4723 • riverartsdistrict.com

3 LAZOOM d

76 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-225-6932 • lazoomtours.com

PLACE TO PRETEND YOU’RE A TOURIST

1 BILTMORE ESTATE s

1 Lodge St., Asheville 800-411-3812 • biltmore.com

2 DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE 3 OMNI GROVE PARK INN n 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 800-438-5800 • avl.mx/3te

26 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-412-3939 • haikuido.com

496 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-505-5525 • fleetwoodschapel.com

HOTEL

1 OMNI GROVE PARK INN n x 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 800-438-5800 • avl.mx/3te

2 ALOFT ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN d

51 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-232-2838 • avl.mx/5tb

3 GRAND BOHEMIAN HOTEL s 11 Boston Way, Asheville 828-505-2949 bohemianhotelasheville.com

3 THE FOUNDRY HOTEL d

51 S. Market St., Asheville 828-552-8545 • foundryasheville.com

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B&B OR SMALL BOUTIQUE HOTEL

1 THE WINDSOR BOUTIQUE HOTEL d x

36 Broadway, Asheville 844-494-6376 • windsorasheville.com 2 PRINCESS ANNE HOTEL n 301 E. Chestnut St., Asheville 828-258-0986 • princessannehotel.com

HOLIDAY EVENT SUMMER/FALL

1 NC APPLE FESTIVAL s a

318 N. Main St., Suite 15, Hendersonville 828-697-4557 • ncapplefestival.org

HOLIDAY EVENT WINTER/SPRING

1 WINTER LIGHTS AT THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM w

100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville 828-665-2492 • ncarboretum.org

2 GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION: THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN n 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 800-438-5800 • avl.mx/7zx

3 CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVENINGS AT BILTMORE ESTATE s 1 Lodge St., Asheville 800-411-3812 • avl.mx/a9q

LOCAL VILLAIN

1 MADISON CAWTHORN s a

200 N. Grove St., Suite 121, Hendersonville 828-435-7310 • cawthorn.house.gov

2 CHAD NESBITT

Asheville • skylinenewsonline.com

3 CARL MUMPOWER

LOCAL POLITICIAN

1 KIM RONEY w

30 Westgate Parkway, Suite 341, Asheville 828-771-6265 • kimroney4asheville.com 2 MADISON CAWTHORN s a 200 N. Grove St., Suite 121, Hendersonville 828-435-7310 • cawthorn.house.gov 3 JASMINE BEACH-FERRARA jasmineforbuncombe.org

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NONPROFIT THAT IMPROVES ASHEVILLE

1 BELOVED ASHEVILLE w

1302 Patton Ave., Suite 6386, Asheville 828-571-0766 • belovedasheville.com

2 MANNA FOODBANK e

627 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 828-299-3663 • mannafoodbank.org

3 ASHEVILLE AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY s

33 Meadow Road, Asheville 828-251-5702 • ashevillehabitat.org

NONPROFIT THAT SERVES THE UNDERPRIVILEGED

1 BELOVED ASHEVILLE w

1302 Patton Ave., Suite 6386, Asheville 828-571-0766 • belovedasheville.com

2 MANNA FOODBANK e

627 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 828-299-3663 • mannafoodbank.org

3 HOMEWARD BOUND WNC n

37 Montford Ave., Asheville 828-258-1695 • homewardboundwnc.org

ACTIVIST GROUP FOR CIVIC/POLITICAL ACTION

1 ASHEVILLE BLACK LIVES MATTER 2 BELOVED ASHEVILLE w

1302 Patton Ave., Suite 6386, Asheville 828-571-0766 • belovedasheville.com

LOCAL FUNDRAISING EVENT

1 DINING OUT FOR LIFE/ DINING IN FOR LIFE (WNCAP) s 554 Fairview Road, Asheville 828-252-7489 • diningoutforlife.com

BUMPER STICKER OR SLOGAN ABOUT ASHEVILLE

1 KEEP ASHEVILLE WEIRD x

2 ASHEVILLE BLACK LIVES MATTER 3 CESSPOOL OF SIN

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THING DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE NEEDS

PROJECT YOU’D LIKE TO SEE LOCAL GOVERNMENT DO

1 BETTER, MORE, AND/OR FREE PARKING 2 AFFORDABLE HOUSING 3 FEWER TOURISTS

1 AFFORDABLE HOUSING 2 HELP HOMELESS PEOPLE 3 GREENWAYS WORST THING TO HAPPEN TO ASHEVILLE IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS

THING WEST ASHEVILLE NEEDS

1 AFFORDABLE HOUSING 2 MORE ACCESSIBLE PARKING OPTIONS 3 SIDEWALKS

1 COVID-19 VIRUS QUARANTINE AND LOCKDOWN 2 ELECTING MADISON CAWTHORN 3 PROTESTS TURNING VIOLENT

THING NORTH ASHEVILLE NEEDS

1 MORE QUALITY RESTAURANTS 2 AFFORDABLE HOUSING 3 SIDEWALKS

3 EXPANSION OF GREENWAYS

1 AFFORDABLE HOUSING 2 MORE QUALITY RESTAURANTS 3 LESS TRAFFIC THING EAST ASHEVILLE NEEDS

BIGGEST THREAT TO ASHEVILLE’S UNIQUENESS

1 HOTELS AND DEVELOPERS 2 EXPENSIVE HOUSING

1 MORE BARS AND RESTAURANTS 2 AFFORDABLE HOUSING 3 SIDEWALKS

1 RESTAURANTS 2 AFFORDABLE HOUSING 3 BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE

1 COVID RESTRICTIONS 2 ACTIVISM AGAINST RACISM

THING SOUTH ASHEVILLE NEEDS

THING THE RIVER ARTS DISTRICT NEEDS

BEST THING TO HAPPEN TO ASHEVILLE IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS

3 TOURISM MONEY FOR CITY NEEDS, SUCH AS STREET AND SIDEWALK REPAIR OR AFFORDABLE HOUSING BIGGEST OPPORTUNITY FOR ASHEVILLE’S UNIQUENESS

1 STOP OVERBUILDING AND PRESERVE ASHEVILLE’S HISTORY 2 INVEST IN LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES 3 SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

CONGRATS! TO THIS YEAR'S WINNERS

WNC’s largest & best reader survey

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Best Local Radio Personality/Announcer; second place Local Radio Station(Comercial) — 99.9 Kiss Country

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OTS of Mountain Xpress readers love doing the weekly New York Times Crossword puzzle at the back of each issue. It’s cathartic and meditative to take time away from screens, pick up a pencil (or a pen, if you dare) and ferret through the old noggin in search of the elusive answer to, for example, 45 across, ending in “y”: “Title detective of 1970s TV.” Well, finally, at long last, this year, the crossword emerged as the No. 1 Favorite Feature in Xpress, beating out even this year’s truly outstanding crop of letters to the editor.

As many prior years have demonstrated, when the votes are tallied, the Most Important Local News Story in the Last 12 Months is the same as the Most Over-Reported Local News Story. The COVID-19 pandemic has now proved that maxim true two years running.

But when it comes to selecting the Most Under-Reported Local News Story in the Last 12 Months, voters this year split their votes among too many clamoring calamities and calls for good news. So, in accordance with the rules, no story gets to claim victory.

Speaking of news, a hearty congratulations to John Boyle, voters’ favorite print reporter for 10 straight years.

And for the first time in ... maybe ever, after her retirement in May 2020, Darcel Grimes is absent from the roster of winners of Local TV Personality/Announcer. You’re missed, Darcel!

And for those of you who never figured out the name of the elusive ’70s detective whose name ends in “y,” at 45 across in the crossword of last year’s Best of WNC Week 2 (Sept. 23, 2020), the answer is “Starsky.”

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LOCAL RADIO STATION (COMMERCIAL)

LOCAL PRINT REPORTER

1 98.1 THE RIVER w x

1 JOHN BOYLE (ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES) d x

2 99.9 KISS COUNTRY w

2 MACKENSY LUNSFORD (ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES) d

14 O. Henry Ave., Asheville 828-232-5847 • citizen-times.com

1190 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-259-9695 • 981theriver.com 13 Summerlin Road, Asheville 828-257-2700 • 99kisscountry.iheart.com

3 MIX 96.5 WOXL w

14 O. Henry Ave., Asheville 828-232-5922 • citizen-times.com

LOCAL NEWS SOURCE

1190 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-259-9695 • mymix965.com

1 NEWS 13 WLOS s

110 Technology Drive, Asheville 828-684-1340 • wlos.com

LOCAL RADIO STATION (NONCOMMERCIAL)

2 ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES d

1 BLUE RIDGE PUBLIC RADIO (BPR NEWS AND BPR CLASSIC) d x

14 O.Henry Ave., Asheville 800-672-2472 • citizen-times.com

3 AVLTODAY o

73 Broadway, Asheville 828-210-4800 • bpr.org

Asheville • avltoday.6amcity.com

LOCAL EVENTS INFORMATION SOURCE

2 88.7 WNCW e a

Isothermal Community College, 286 ICC Loop Road, Spindale 828-287-8000 • wncw.org

1 MOUNTAIN XPRESS d

2 Wall St., Asheville 828-251-1333 • mountainx.com

3 ASHEVILLE FM 103.3 w

864 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-348-0352 • ashevillefm.org

2 AVLTODAY o

LOCAL RADIO PERSONALITY/ANNOUNCER

3 NEWS 13 WLOS s

Asheville • avltoday.6amcity.com

1 EDDIE FOXX (THE EDDIE FOXX SHOW, 99.9 KISS COUNTRY) w x

13 Summerlin Road, Asheville 828-257-2700 • 99kisscountry.iheart.com

2 KIPPER SCHAUER (MIX 96.5 FM) w

1190 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-259-9695 • mymix965.com

FAVORITE FEATURE IN XPRESS

1 NY TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE 2 OPINION SECTION 3 CLUBLAND calendar.mountainx.com/cal

3 BLAINE GREENFIELD (BLAINESWORLD WPVM 103.7) d 34 Wall St., Suite 407, Asheville 828-542-0060 • wpvmfm.org

LOCAL NEWS WEBSITE

1 NEWS 13 WLOS s

110 Technology Drive, Asheville 828-684-1340 • wlos.com

LOCAL TV PERSONALITY/ ANNOUNCER

1 JAY SILTZER (WLOS) s

2 AVLTODAY o

Asheville • avltoday.6amcity.com

3 ASHVEGAS

Asheville • ashvegas.com

110 Technology Drive, Asheville 828-684-1340 • wlos.com

MOST IMPORTANT LOCAL NEWS STORY (IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS)

2 JASON BOYER (WLOS) s 110 Technology Drive, Asheville 828-684-1340 • wlos.com

2 TAMMY WATFORD (WLOS) s 110 Technology Drive, Asheville 828-684-1340 • wlos.com

LOCAL PRINT PUBLICATION OTHER THAN XPRESS

1 ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES d 14 O.Henry Ave., Asheville 800-672-2472 • citizen-times.com

2 THE LAUREL OF ASHEVILLE n

604 Elk Park Drive, Woodfin 828-670-7503 • thelaurelofasheville.com

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110 Technology Drive, Asheville 828-684-1340 • wlos.com

1 COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2 BLACK LIVES MATTER DEMONSTRATIONS 3 VANCE MONUMENT REMOVAL MOST OVER-REPORTED STORY (IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS)

1 COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2 VANCE MONUMENT REMOVAL 3 BLACK LIVES MATTER DEMONSTRATIONS

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KEITH BLACK (BLACK ORTHODONTICS) Best Orthodontist

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HETHER you found yourself sweating

out your aggression at the gym or melting into the couch with a CBD gummy more frequently than usual this year, you’re not alone. Both approaches have plenty of wellness-seeking fans. If ever there was a year to embrace wellness, 2021 was it. Coming off a contentious election and still slogging through the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have felt physically and emotionally spent.

Enter the area’s panoply of wellness services and health care providers to help us: The two most hotly contested categories were Dental Practice (Gillespie Dental Associates) and Physician (Dr. Meredith Polansky), with Eye Care Specialist (Asheville Eye Associates) not far behind.

Dr. Colette Stern took first place in the new category for Cosmetic Surgeon — so now we know where to smooth out those wrinkles we’ve gotten from navigating rush hour on Patton Avenue.

One wellness establishment joined the Xpress Hall of Fame this year: For the fourth year in a row, the nonprofit Asheville Community Yoga won readers’ hearts as the best Place to Center Yourself — a worthy pursuit as we go about our busy lives.

We all hope 2022 will bring more health, happiness and peace of mind. Whether with a workout, an acupuncture session or a sun salutation, WNC offers lots of opportunities to practice self-care. Let’s take advantage of them.

— Jessica Wakeman X

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TIM GILLESPIE GILLESPIE DENTAL ASSOCIATES

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PHYSICIAN (GENERAL PRACTICE)

FAMILY MEDICAL PRACTICE

1 MEREDITH POLANSKY (OUR FAMILY DOCTOR) d x

1 OUR FAMILY DOCTOR d

2 MICHAEL WEIZMAN (OUR FAMILY DOCTOR) d

2 COMMUNITY FAMILY PRACTICE n

3 ANDREA PRESTON (OUR FAMILY DOCTOR) d

3 THE FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS ASHEVILLE d

43 Oakland Road, Asheville 828-252-2511 ourfamilydoctorasheville.com

43 Oakland Road, Asheville 828-252-2511 ourfamilydoctorasheville.com

43 Oakland Road, Asheville 828-252-2511 ourfamilydoctorasheville.com

PEDIATRICIAN

1 LAUREN KEELY CARLISLE (FRENCH BROAD PEDIATRICS) n x

40 N. Merrimon Ave., Suite 117, Asheville 828-348-8232 • frenchbroadpeds.com

43 Oakland Road, Asheville 828-252-2511 ourfamilydoctorasheville.com

260 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-254-2444 communityfamilyonline.com

206 Asheland Ave., Asheville 828-258-8681 • fhconline.com

WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER

1 ASHEVILLE WOMEN’S MEDICAL CENTER d s x

143 Asheland Ave., Asheville 828-258-9191 310 Long Shoals Road, Suite 202, Arden 828-687-2955 • ashevillewomens.com

2 JOHN S. PASCHALL (ABC PEDIATRICS) s

2 LAUREL OB/GYN d

3 J. TYLER WILLIAMS (BLUE SKY PEDIATRICS ASHEVILLE) s

3 PLANNED PARENTHOOD: ASHEVILLE HEALTH CENTER d

64 Peachtree Road, Suite 100, Asheville 828-277-3000 • abcasheville.com

5 Walden Ridge Drive, Asheville 828-687-8709 • blueskypediatrics.com

41 Oakland Road, Suite 200, Asheville 828-253-5381 • laurelobgyn.com

68 McDowell St., Asheville 828-252-7928 • avl.mx/3va

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ASHEVILLE WOMEN’S Celebrating overMEDICAL 40 yearsCENTER of Excellence in Women’s Health Care FIRST PLACE Women’s Health Center (Hall of Fame) FIRST PLACE Maternity Care/Service (Hall of Fame)

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HEALTH & WELLNESS MATERNITY CARE/SERVICE

1 ASHEVILLE WOMEN’S MEDICAL CENTER d s x

143 Asheland Ave., Asheville 828-258-9191 310 Long Shoals Road, Suite 202, Arden 828-687-2955 • ashevillewomens.com

2 WNC BIRTH CENTER [Closed] d 390 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville 828-378-0075 • wncbirthcenter.com

3 BILTMORE OB-GYN s

24 Medical Park Drive, Asheville 828-277-7727 • biltmoreob-gyn.com

HOSPITAL

1 ADVENTHEALTH HENDERSONVILLE s a

100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville 855-774-5433 • adventhealth.com

2 MISSION HOSPITAL d

509 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-213-1111 • missionhealth.org

3 PARDEE HOSPITAL s a

800 N. Justice St., Hendersonville 828-696-1000 • pardeehospital.org

PLACE TO GET MEDICAL CARE WHEN UNDEROR UNINSURED

1 MINNIE JONES HEALTH CENTER/ WESTERN CAROLINA COMMUNITY HEALTH d x 257 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-285-0622 • wncchs.org

2 RANGE URGENT CARE n e

674 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-412-0327 201 N.C. Highway 9, Black Mountain 828-820-8266 • rangeurgentcare.com

COUNSELOR OR COUNSELING CENTER

1 JAMES COLVIN MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST d

36 Clayton St., Asheville 828-424-7941 • jamesccolvin.com

DENTIST

1 MARK A. KNOLLMAN e

600B Centrepark Drive, Asheville 828-254-5677 • drknollman.com

2 TIM GILLESPIE (GILLESPIE DENTAL ASSOCIATES) d

36 Orange St., Asheville 828-252-9351 • drtimgillespie.com

3 M. SCOTT PEELE (ASHEVILLE DENTAL WELLNESS) s

1087 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-274-4747 ashevilledentalwellness.com

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DENTAL PRACTICE

1 GILLESPIE DENTAL ASSOCIATES d

36 Orange St., Asheville 828-252-9351

2 MARK A. KNOLLMAN e

600B Centrepark Drive, Asheville 828-254-5677 • drknollman.com

3 MARKS FAMILY DENTISTRY n

94 N. Merrimon Ave., Suite 101, Asheville 828-255-8447 • northashevilledentist.com

ORTHODONTIST

1 KEITH BLACK (BLACK ORTHODONTICS) s x 5 Yorkshire St., Suite A, Asheville 828-277-7103 • kblacksmiles.com

2 TIMOTHY SCANLAN (TS ORTHODONTICS) s e

4 Vanderbilt Park Drive, Suite 110, Asheville 828-604-9178 2218 Rutherford Road, Suite B, Marion 828-276-4898 • tsorthodontics.com

3 LUKE ROBERTS (BLUE RIDGE ORTHODONTICS) s 1915 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-585-6045 blueridgeorthodontics.com

EYE CARE SPECIALIST/ SERVICE

1 ASHEVILLE EYE ASSOCIATES s x

8 Medical Park Drive, Asheville 828-490-7831 2001 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-490-7831 2311 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville 828-490-7831 • ashevilleeye.com

2 ENVISION EYECARE n

181 Charlotte St., Asheville 828-254-6757 • myenvisioneyecare.com

3 TUNNEL VISION e

4 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-298-6500 • tunnelvisionasheville.com

CHIROPRACTOR

1 DAN MARTIN (RADIUS CHIROPRACTIC) e

1011 Tunnel Road, Suite 110, Asheville 828-333-4447 • radiuschiropractic.com

2 DEREK KASTEN (ONE LOVE CHIROPRACTIC) n

959 Merrimon Ave., Suite 201, Asheville 828-505-1584 • onelovechiropractic.com

2 J. ANYA HARRIS (CRYSTALIGN CHIROPRACTIC) d 218 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-552-3111 • crystalignchiro.com

3 JENNIFER SALES SLECHTER (WNC CHIROPRACTIC) s

1998 Hendersonville Road, Suite 12, Asheville 828-687-7779 • wncchiropractic.com

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Thank you WNC! DAN MARTIN RADIUS CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Dan Martin Affordable Chiropractic Care is Our Mission. ✓ Experienced, Professional & Friendly Staff ✓ Convenient Appointments & Hours 1011 Tunnel Road, Suite 110, Asheville, NC 28805 828-333-4447 • www.radiuschiropractic.com

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Best Pharmacy/Drugstore; third place Place to Buy Supplements, Vitamins & Herbs COSMETIC SURGEON

1 COLETTE STERN (STERN PLASTIC SURGERY) d

5 Livingston St., Asheville 828-210-9355 • sternplasticsurgery.com

ACUPUNCTURIST

1 LIZ ROSEMAN (SUSTAINABLE HEALTH ACUPUNCTURE) d x

36 Clayton St., Asheville 828-333-4614 acupuncture-in-asheville.com

2 ASHLEY KUPER (EAST ACUPUNCTURE WELLNESS BOUTIQUE) e a

2296 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 828-458-4139 • eastacupuncturewb.com

3 LEX KEKLAK (ALCHEMY) n

62 Clayton St., Asheville 828-575-9419 • alchemyasheville.com

ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC

1 ALCHEMY: TEAROOM, APOTHECARY, ACUPUNCTURE d 62 Clayton St., Asheville 828-575-9419 • alchemyasheville.com

2 SUSTAINABLE HEALTH ACUPUNCTURE n

36 Clayton St., Asheville 828-333-4614 acupuncture-in-asheville.com

3 EAST ACUPUNCTURE WELLNESS BOUTIQUE e a

2296 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 828-458-4139 • eastacupuncturewb.com

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ASSISTED-LIVING COMMUNITY

1 GIVENS ESTATES s

2360 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-274-4800 • givensestates.org

2 DEERFIELD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY s

1617 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-274-1531 • deerfieldwnc.org

HOSPICE

1 CAREPARTNERS (MISSION HEALTH) s x

68 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 828-255-0231 1266 Asheville Highway, Brevard 828-883-5254 • missionhealth.org

2 FOUR SEASONS COMPASSION FOR LIFE s a

571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock 828-692-6178 • fourseasons.teleioscn.org

MORTUARY/FUNERAL SERVICES

1 GROCE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE w e s x 1401 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-252-3535 856 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-299-4416 72 Long Shoals Road, Arden 828-687-3530 • grocefuneralhome.com

2 WEST FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES n a 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville 828-645-3011 westfamilyfuneralservices.com

3 ASHEVILLE AREA ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES r 702 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-258-8274 ashevilleareaalternative.com

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MARK A. KNOLLMAN

Best of WNC! #1 Acupuncturist Liz Roseman #2 Acupuncture Clinic

LIZ ROSEMAN SUSTAINABLE HEALTH Thank you for allowing me to serve you and for voting me ACUPUNCTURE #1 Acupuncturist 8 years in a row (wow!)

It’s even more important during this trying time to stay healthy — physically, mentally, and emotionally - and to keep our immune systems up and out of fear/survival mode.

Specializing in:

Women's Health Insomnia

Fertility Struggles Digestive Issues

Emotional Issues Pain

Sustainable Health Acupuncture | 828-216-3101 | 218 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

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HEALTH & WELLNESS PHYSICAL THERAPIST

1 EMERSON TALBOTT (PHYSIO PHYSICAL THERAPY AND WELLNESS) n

660 Merrimon Ave., Suite C, Asheville 828-348-1780 • physiownc.com

2 MIRIAM SALLOUM (THE RUNNER’S MECHANIC) s

1977 Hendersonville Road, Suite 1, Asheville 828-713-0929 • therunnersmechanic.com

MASSAGE THERAPIST

1 MICAH HAINES (URBAN EXHALE MASSAGE) d

68 N. Lexington Ave., Suite 207, Asheville 828-301-2113 urbanexhalemassage.com

2 DARREN CADWELL (REVITALIFE MASSAGE & WELLNESS) d

417 Biltmore Ave., Doctor’s Park Suite 5G2, Asheville 828-777-3882 • revitalifemassagenc.com

3 ZACH COMER (ASHEVILLE MEDICAL MASSAGE) d

2 Doctors Park, Suite D, Asheville 828-776-1392 medicalmassageasheville.com

GYM OR PLACE TO WORK OUT

1 ASHEVILLE YMCA d x

30 Woodfin St., Asheville 828-210-9622 • ymcawnc.org/asheville

2 ASHEVILLE SUN SOO MARTIAL ARTS s

800 Fairview Road, Suite D2, Asheville 828-505-4309 • martialartsasheville.com

3 REUTER FAMILY BRANCH YMCA s Biltmore Park Square, 3 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 828-651-9622 • ymcawnc.org

FITNESS STUDIO WITH CLASSES

CONTINUED

PHYSICAL TRAINER

1 GRIFFIN WHITE (MIND MUSCLE FITNESS) w

11 Ridgeway Ave., Asheville 310-487-7886 • mindmusclefitness.com

2 JOSEPH SINDT (HARD EXERCISE WORKS) s

1636 Hendersonville Road, Suite 195, Asheville 828-575-2556 • hardexerciseworks.com

3 ZACH COMER (ASHEVILLE MEDICAL MASSAGE) d

2 Doctors Park, Suite D, Asheville 828-776-1392 medicalmassageasheville.com

YOGA STUDIO

1 ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY YOGA n x 8 Brookdale Road, Asheville 828-255-5575 ashevillecommunityyoga.com

2 HOT YOGA ASHEVILLE s

802 Fairview Road, Suite 100, Asheville 828-299-7003 • hotyogaasheville.com

3 ASHEVILLE YOGA CENTER n 211 S. Liberty St., Asheville 828-254-0380 • youryoga.com

YOGA TEACHER

1 MICHAEL GREENFIELD (ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY YOGA) n x

8 Brookdale Road, Suite A, Asheville 828-255-5575 ashevillecommunityyoga.com

2 HEATHER PARKS (HOT YOGA ASHEVILLE) s

802 Fairview Road, Asheville 828-299-7003 • hotyogaasheville.com

MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO

1 ASHEVILLE SUN SOO MARTIAL ARTS s x

800 Fairview Road, Suite D2, Asheville 828-505-4309 • martialartsasheville.com

PHARMACY/DRUGSTORE

1 ASHEVILLE SUN SOO MARTIAL ARTS s

1 SONA PHARMACY + CLINIC s

2 HARD EXERCISE WORKS s

2 B&B PHARMACY w

3 HOT YOGA ASHEVILLE s

3 CVS PHARMACY n

800 Fairview Road, Suite D2, Asheville 828-505-4309 • martialartsasheville.com

1636 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-575-2556 • hardexerciseworks.com 802 Fairview Road, Suite 100, Asheville 828-299-7003 • hotyogaasheville.com

805 Fairview Road, Asheville 828-298-3636 • sonapharmacy.com

462 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-252-2718 • bandbpharmacyavl.com 612 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-4350 • cvs.com

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JAMES COLVIN

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Holistic Therapy for Individuals & Couples

COLVIN THANKJAMES YOU for your votes ASHEVILLE! MARRIAGE &

#1 CounselorTHERAPIST / FAMILY Counseling Center Check out video interview & radio podcasts on website!

36 Clayton Street, Asheville, NC 28801 • 828-424-7941 colvin3@gmail.com • JamesCColvin.com

OurFamilyDoctorAsheville.com

MEREDITH POLANSKY OUR FAMILY DOCTOR

Thank you WNC! Thanks for voting us to the top!

the best primary care doctors under one roof

828.252.2511

Thank to the readers for Voting Groce Favorite once again!

Asheville’s Local, Family-Owned Cremation & Funeral Service GROCE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE

Lake Julian West Asheville East Asheville 72 Long Shoals Road 1401 Patton Avenue 856 Tunnel Road Arden Asheville Asheville 828-687-3530 828-252-3535 828-299-4416

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HEALTH & WELLNESS PLACE TO BUY SUPPLEMENTS, VITAMINS & HERBS

1 FRENCH BROAD FOOD CO-OP d 90 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-255-7650 • frenchbroadfood.coop

2 NATURE’S VITAMINS & HERBS s 752 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-251-0094 naturesvitaminsandherbs.com

3 SONA PHARMACY + CLINIC s 805 Fairview Road, Asheville 828-298-3636 • sonapharmacy.com

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PLACE TO BUY CBD PRODUCTS

1 FRANNY’S FARMACY n s a

211 Merrimon Ave., Suite 111, Asheville 828-505-7105 5 Miller Road, Suite 2, Asheville 828-676-0940 128 Henderson Crossing Plaza, Hendersonville 828-697-7300 • frannysfarmacy.com

2 ASHEVILLE DISPENSARY w

919 Haywood Road, Suite 111, Asheville 828-335-2696 • avldispensary.com

3 TRINITY PHARMS HEMP CO. e a

112B Cherry St., Black Mountain 828-357-8295 trinitypharmshempco.com

PLACE TO CENTER YOURSELF

1 ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY YOGA n x 8 Brookdale Road, Asheville 828-255-5575 ashevillecommunityyoga.com

2 ALCHEMY: TEAROOM, APOTHECARY, ACUPUNCTURE d 62 Clayton St., Asheville 828-575-9419 • alchemyasheville.com

3 URBAN EXHALE MASSAGE d

68 N. Lexington Ave., Suite 207, Asheville 828-301-2113 urbanexhalemassage.com

Thanks for voting us #2 Pharmacy/Drugstore in 2021

B&B PHARMACY

• Locally owned in West Asheville since 1953 • Full Service Pharmacy • Accept All Medicare, Medicaid and Most Private Insurance • Offer Covid-19/Flu Vaccines • Large Selection of Medical Equipment

Open M-F 9am-7pm Sat 9am-5pm 828-252-2718

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Wow! So honored, humbled & grateful ❤ Thank you Asheville! ❤

ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE #1 LEX KEKLAK

#1

CLINIC WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS

62 Clayton Street, Asheville NC 28801 alchemyasheville.com • 828.575.9419

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GRIND

Best Minority-Owned Business; third place Coffeehouse for Its Vibe (tie)

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OFFEE, tea, beer. Whatever your choice of brew, Best of WNC voters have you covered.

Coffee shop Grind AVL was named best MinorityOwned Business, while Alchemy Tearoom was selected as top Woman-Owned Business. Highland Brewing Co., meanwhile, was a repeat winner in two categories (Business That Represents the Spirit of Asheville, Business That Gives Back to the Community) and came in second for Woman-Owned Business.

And even though restaurants and bars have struggled to find adequate staffing, readers voted Hospitality as the second-best Employment Sector to Work In. The top sector was once again health care, despite many health care workers being on the front lines of the ongoing fight against COVID-19.

Overall, the employment picture in the Asheville area looks much better than it did a year ago. In June 2020, the unemployment rate was north of 10% as businesses struggled to stay afloat during the pandemic. By June 2021, it was down to 4.4%.

Kudos to Mountain BizWorks, State Employees’ Credit Union and the French Broad Food Co-Op: All three have placed first in their categories for nine straight years.

— Justin McGuire X

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BUSINESS THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF ASHEVILLE

CREDIT UNION

1 HIGHLAND BREWING CO. s d

12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 The S&W Market, 56 Patton Ave., Asheville highlandbrewing.com

EMPLOYMENT SECTOR TO WORK IN

1 STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION d n s x 1 Oak Plaza, Suite 101, Asheville 828-225-2900 701 N. Broadway, Asheville 828-253-8009 20 All Souls Crescent, Asheville 828-274-4200 • ncsecu.org

2 TELCO COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION e w

36 Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-252-6458 1141 Smokey Park Highway, Candler 828-252-6458 • telcoccu.org

1 HEALTH CARE

3 SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION d

2 HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

391 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville 828-255-0809 • self-help.org

BUSINESS THAT GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

BANK SERVICES FOR SMALL BUSINESS

1 HIGHLAND BREWING CO. s d

1 FIRST BANK d e n

2 THE MATT & MOLLY TEAM (KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY) d

2 FIRST CITIZENS BANK d w

12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 The S&W Market, 56 Patton Ave., Asheville highlandbrewing.com

86 Asheland Ave., Asheville 828-210-1697 themattandmollyteam.com

CO-OP/ WORKER-OWNED BUSINESS

1 FRENCH BROAD FOOD CO-OP d x

90 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 828-255-7650 • frenchbroadfood.coop

2 FIRESTORM BOOKSTORE CO-OP w

3 FIRST BANK d

11 Church St., Asheville 828-250-8430 • localfirstbank.com

10 Woodfin St., Asheville 828-254-8144 • htb.com

SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND NEW BUSINESSES

MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS

10 Woodfin St., Asheville 828-254-8144 1011 Tunnel Road, Suite 180, Asheville 828-259-8000 1825 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 828-277-4300 • htb.com 108 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-257-5700 1375 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-257-5870 • firstcitizens.com

3 HOMETRUST BANK d

153 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 828-253-2834 • mountainbizworks.org

BANK

2 FIRST CITIZENS BANK d w

108 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-257-5700 1375 Patton Ave., Asheville 828-257-5870 • firstcitizens.com

1 MOUNTAIN BIZWORKS d x

610 Haywood Road, Asheville 828-255-8115 • firestorm.coop

1 HOMETRUST BANK d e s

11 Church St., Asheville 828-250-8430 10 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-298-8193 778 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-5402 • localfirstbank.com

1 GRIND r

346 Depot St., Asheville 828-505-0722 • grindavl.club

WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS

1 ALCHEMY: TEAROOM, APOTHECARY, ACUPUNCTURE d 62 Clayton St., Asheville 828-575-9419 • alchemyasheville.com

2 HIGHLAND BREWING CO. s d

12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville 828-299-3370 The S&W Market, 56 Patton Ave., Asheville highlandbrewing.com

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REEMS CREEK NURSERY

Best Nursery (Trees, Shrubs); second place Retail Store, Garden Supply Store (tie)

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HERE can you find what you need to know to manage your outdoor environs?

Why, this section of this year’s Best of WNC! Say, when that big tree next to the house has to come down, you want someone with a solid reputation to do the work (Smart Feller Tree Works). And with the current home-sales craze, whether you’re buying or selling, nothing spiffs up the yard like a load of fresh mulch (Asheville Mulch Yard will deliver).

For some of us, after a year of being mostly at home, communing with our yard has become more than a hobby — it’s been a blessed oasis from the anxiety of the times, and maybe it added value to our real estate as well. Many of us wondered if our tiny garden plots would be able to reduce our trips to the grocery store (and lower our blood pressure). And so it is that this year’s Farm, Yard & Garden section takes on new dimensions.

The winners in this go-round do not disappoint; the section offers a veritable who’s who of the regional botanical scene. More than half of this year’s winners have earned Hall of Fame status, and all are household names.

Notably, the top vote-getter in the section (North Asheville Tailgate Market) has also been the people’s choice for Farmers Market for more than a decade in a town that values farm-fresh goodies.

If you are new to Asheville and want to fit in, what follows is your crib list. Visit these veritable institutions and you will learn much of what you need to know to live like a (well-versed) local.

— Susan Hutchinson X

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Thank you for voting us #1 Nursery in WNC!

REEMS CREEK NURSERY Garden Center & Gift Shop

Trees & Shrubs • Perennials • Annuals Organic Gardening Supplies • Houseplants Holiday • Friendly, Knowledgeable Staff 76 Monticello Rd • Weaverville, NC 828-645-3937 • www.reemscreek.com

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FARM, YARD & GARDEN TAILGATE/FARMERS MARKET

GARDEN SUPPLY STORE

1 NORTH ASHEVILLE TAILGATE MARKET n x

1 FIFTH SEASON GARDENING CO. e

2 WEST ASHEVILLE TAILGATE MARKET w

2 B. B. BARNS s a

3300 University Heights, Parking Lot P28, Asheville northashevilletailgatemarket.com

718 Haywood Road, Asheville westashevilletailgatemarket.com

3 WNC FARMERS MARKET w 570 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-253-1691 • avl.mx/a7o

ROADSIDE FARM STAND

1 FLYING CLOUD FARM e ax 1860 Charlotte Highway, Fairview 828-768-3348 • flyingcloudfarm.net

2 JOHNSON FAMILY FARM s a

1202 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville 828-202-1745 • johnsonfamilyfarmnc.com

4 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 828-412-3200 • fifthseasongardening.com 3377 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 828-650-7300 • bbbarns.com

2 REEMS CREEK NURSERY n a 76 Monticello Road, Weaverville 828-645-3937 • reemscreek.com

3 JESSE ISRAEL & SONS NURSERY & GARDEN CENTER w

570 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-254-2671 • jesseisraelandsons.com

NURSERY (TREES, SHRUBS)

1 REEMS CREEK NURSERY n ax 76 Monticello Road, Weaverville 828-645-3937 • reemscreek.com

FARM TO VISIT FOR EVENTS

2 B. B. BARNS s a

57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview 828-628-1027 • hickorynutgap.com

3 JESSE ISRAEL & SONS NURSERY & GARDEN CENTER w

1 HICKORY NUT GAP FARM e ax 2 FRANNY’S FARM n a

22 Franny’s Farm Road, Leicester 828-708-5587 • frannysfarmacy.com

COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) FARM

1 HICKORY NUT GAP FARM e a 57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview 828-628-1027 • hickorynutgap.com

2 FLYING CLOUD FARM e a

1860 Charlotte Highway, Fairview 828-768-3348 • flyingcloudfarm.net

ORCHARD

1 SKY TOP ORCHARD s ax

1193 Pinnacle Mountain Road, Flat Rock 828-692-7930 • skytoporchard.com

2 GRANDAD’S APPLES N’ SUCH s a

2951 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville 828-685-1685 • grandadsapples.com

3 JUSTUS ORCHARD s a

187 Garren Road, Hendersonville 828-974-1232 • justusorchard.com

COMMUNITY GARDEN

1 BURTON STREET COMMUNITY PEACE GARDENS w 47 Bryant St., Asheville 828-301-0166 • urbanpeacegardens.org

2 DR. JOHN WILSON COMMUNITY GARDEN e a

99 White Pine Drive, Black Mountain 828-337-8932 • avl.mx/adq

3377 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 828-650-7300 • bbbarns.com

570 Brevard Road, Asheville 828-254-2671 • jesseisraelandsons.com

MULCH SUPPLIER

1 ASHEVILLE MULCH YARD s e n ax

9 Frito Way, Arden 828-687-2792 2425 U.S. 50 Highway, Swannanoa 828-707-1615 326 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville 828-484-3731 • ashevillemulchyard.com

2 THE MULCH LADY/ RIVERSIDE STUMP DUMP r s a

620 Riverside Drive, Asheville 828-251-5777 5055 Old Haywood Road, Mills River 828-712-4758 • themulchlady.com

3 THE LONGEST YARD MULCH & MORE n a

60 Monticello Road, Asheville 828-658-0034 • avl.mx/a78

TREE SERVICE

1 SMART FELLER TREE WORKS M

Asheville 828-545-5503 • smartfellertreeworks.com

2 ROYCE’S TREE SERVICE w

156 Hanover St., Asheville 828-768-2747 • roycestreeservice.com

3 ASHEVILLE ARBORISTS M

Asheville 828-778-8733 • ashevillearborists.com

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LANDSCAPING SERVICE

1 B. B. BARNS s a

3377 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 828-650-7300 • bbbarns.com

NONPROFIT SUPPORTING FARMS/ FARMLAND PRESERVATION

1 APPALACHIAN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROJECT (ASAP) r x

306 W. Haywood St., Asheville 828-236-1282 • asapconnections.org

SMART FELLER TREE WORKS

2 SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY n 372 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 828-253-0095 • appalachian.org

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BLACK MOUNTAIN OLD DEPOT Best Cultural or Historical Landmark

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S it just me, or do you also start humming John

Mellencamp’s 1985 song “Small Town” whenever you come to this section of the Best of WNC? Like the story told in Mellencamp’s single, many of our readers live, breathe and have a blast in small towns.

We salute the new Hall of Fame honorees this year.

To the east and north of Asheville: Homeplace Beer Co. (Local Bar/Brewery/Watering Hole–Burnsville) Something Special Gift Shop (Retail Store–Burnsville), Appalachian Java & Café (Business That Best Represents the Spirit of Your Town, Coffee and Sweets, Dinner Restaurant, Lunch Restaurant, Breakfast Restaurant – all for Burnsville) Hot Springs Resort and Spa (Local Place to Enjoy the Outdoors–Hot Springs) • Weaverville Art Safari (Cultural or Arts Event–Weaverville & Woodfin) • Lake Louise Park (Local Place to Enjoy the Outdoors– Weaverville & Woodfin), Mermaid Festival (Cultural or Arts Event–Marshall & Mars Hill) • Mad Co. Brew House (Local Bar/Brewery/Watering Hole–Marshall & Mars Hill) , Bounty & Soul (Local Cause to Support–Swannanoa & Black Mountain) • Montreat Trails & Park (Local Place to Enjoy the Outdoors–Swannanoa & Black Mountain), Pisgah Brewing Co. (Local Bar/Brewery/Watering Hole– Swannanoa & Black Mountain).

To the south and west we welcome seven additional Hall of Fame newcomers: Pisgah National Forest (Local Place to Enjoy the Outdoors–Brevard), Oskar Blues Brewery (Local Bar/Brewery/Watering Hole– Brevard), Carl Sandburg Home (Local Place to Enjoy the Outdoors–Hendersonville), Black Bear Coffee Co. (Coffee & Sweets–Hendersonville), Lake Junaluska (Local Place to Enjoy the Outdoors–Waynesville), Boojum Brewing Taproom (Lunch Restaurant and Local Bar/Brewery/ Watering Hole–Waynesville), Innovation Brewing (Local Bar/Brewery/Watering Hole–Sylva).

— Thomas Calder X

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SWANNANOA & BLACK MOUNTAIN BUSINESS THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF YOUR TOWN

DINNER RESTAURANT

1 THE TRAILHEAD RESTAURANT & BAR

1 TOWN HARDWARE & GENERAL STORE x

207 W. State St., Black Mountain 828-357-5656 thetrailheadrestaurant.com

103 W. State St., Black Mountain 828-669-7723 • townhardware.com

2 SEVEN SISTERS CRAFT GALLERY 119 Broadway Ave., Black Mountain 828-669-5107 • sevensistersgallery.com

3 THE DRIPOLATOR COFFEEHOUSE 221 W. State St., Black Mountain 828-669-0999 • avl.mx/3w7

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., Suite 4, Black Mountain 828-357-8501 blueridgebiscuitcompany.com

3 OPEN OVEN BRUNCH & BAKERY 102 Church St., Black Mountain 828-357-8553 • openovenblkmtn.com

2 MY FATHER’S PIZZA & PASTA 110 Cherry St., Black Mountain 828-669-4944 • myfatherspizza.com

3 QUE SERA

101 Black Mountain Ave., Black Mountain 828-664-9472 • queserarestaurant.com

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 FOUR SISTERS BAKERY

136 N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain

LOCAL BAR/BREWERY/ WATERING HOLE

LUNCH RESTAURANT

1 VERANDA CAFE x

119 Cherry St., Black Mountain 828-669-8864 • verandacafeandgifts.com

2 THE TRAILHEAD RESTAURANT & BAR

1 PISGAH BREWING CO. x

2948 U.S. Highway 70, Black Mountain 828-669-0190 • pisgahbrewing.com

2 LOOKOUT BREWING CO.

103 S. Ridgeway Ave., Black Mountain 828-357-5169 • lookoutbrewing.com

207 W. State St., Black Mountain 828-357-5656 thetrailheadrestaurant.com

3 MY FATHER’S PIZZA & PASTA 110 Cherry St., Black Mountain 828-669-4944 • myfatherspizza.com

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Fresh Locally Sourced Fare TRAILHEAD 19 Craft Brews, Live Music

RESTAURANT Thank you WNC for BAR voting for us! &

3 BLACK MOUNTAIN BREWING 131 Broadway Ave., Black Mountain 828-357-5010 blackmountainbrewing.com

DYNAMITE ROASTING CO.

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1 WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain 828-669-0816 whitehorseblackmountain.com

2 PISGAH BREWING CO.

CULTURAL OR HISTORICAL LANDMARK

1 BLACK MOUNTAIN OLD DEPOT 207 Sutton Ave., Black Mountain 828-669-6583 • olddepot.org

2 MONTE VISTA HOTEL

308 W. State St., Black Mountain 828-669-8870 • mvhotel.com

2948 U.S. Highway 70, Black Mountain 828-669-0190 • pisgahbrewing.com

3 SILVERADOS

2898 U.S. Highway 70, Black Mountain 828-357-8592 • silveradoswnc.com

RETAIL STORE

1 TOWN HARDWARE & GENERAL STORE x

103 W. State St., Black Mountain 828-669-7723 • townhardware.com

CULTURAL OR ARTS EVENT

1 LEAF FESTIVAL x

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 ART IN BLOOM

225 W. State St., Black Mountain 828-669-0930 • avl.mx/9nw

2 SASSAFRAS ON SUTTON

LOCAL PLACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS

108 Sutton Ave., Black Mountain 828-419-0677 • sassafrasonsutton.com

3 SEVEN SISTERS CRAFT GALLERY 119 Broadway Ave., Black Mountain 828-669-5107 • sevensistersgallery.com

ART GALLERY

1 SEVEN SISTERS CRAFT GALLERY x

1 MONTREAT TRAILS & PARK x Montreat townofmontreat.org

2 LAKE TOMAHAWK PARK

401 Laurel Circle Drive, Black Mountain 828-669-2052 • avl.mx/7xb

3 CHARLES D. OWEN PARK

875 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa 828-250-4260 • avl.mx/a8c

119 Broadway Ave., 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 STUDIO AND GALLERY

310 W. State St., Black Mountain 828-669-0351 • svfalarts.org

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1 BOUNTY & SOUL x

999 Old U.S. Highway 70, Black Mountain 828-419-0533 • bountyandsoul.org

#1 H a nd y m an!

2 SWANNANOA VALLEY CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

101 N. Ridgeway Ave., Black Mountain 828-669-9404 • svcmblackmountain.org

Thank You WNC! #1 Handyman!

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GLASS ONION Best Dinner Restaurant

BUSINESS THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF YOUR TOWN

DINNER RESTAURANT

1 GLASS ONION

18 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-645-8866 • glassonionasheville.com

1 BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA x

2 STONEY KNOB CAFE

2 WELL-BRED BAKERY & CAFÉ

3 TWISTED LAUREL

55 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-658-8778 • bluemountainpizza.com

26 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-645-9300 • wellbredbakery.com

3 STONEY KNOB CAFE

337 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville 828-645-3309 • stoneyknobcafe.com

BREAKFAST RESTAURANT

1 WELL-BRED BAKERY & CAFÉ x 26 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-645-9300 • wellbredbakery.com

2 YELLOW MUG COFFEE LOUNGE 113 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-484-8844 yellowmugcoffeelounge.com

3 TOMMY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 247 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-658-3221 • avl.mx/4ve

26 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-645-9300 • wellbredbakery.com

337 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville 828-645-3309 • stoneyknobcafe.com

10A S. Main St., Weaverville 828-645-2700 • twistedlaurel.com

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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 YELLOW MUG COFFEE LOUNGE 113 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-484-8844 yellowmugcoffeelounge.com

LOCAL BAR/BREWERY/ WATERING HOLE

1 ELUVIUM BREWING CO.

2 ZEBULON ARTISAN ALES

1 WELL-BRED BAKERY & CAFÉ x

3 TWISTED LAUREL

10A S. Main St., Weaverville 828-645-2700 • twistedlaurel.com

11 Florida Ave., Weaverville 828-484-1799 • eluviumbrewing.com

LUNCH RESTAURANT

2 STONEY KNOB CAFE

337 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville 828-645-3309 • stoneyknobcafe.com

8 Merchants Alley, Weaverville zebulonbrewing.com

3 TWISTED LAUREL

10A S. Main St., Weaverville 828-645-2700 • twistedlaurel.com

MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

1 BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA x

55 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-658-8778 • bluemountainpizza.com

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RETAIL STORE

1 5 LITTLE MONKEYS QUILT & SEW 32 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-484-7200 • fivemonkeyquilts.com

2 REEMS CREEK NURSERY

76 Monticello Road, Weaverville 828-645-3937 • reemscreek.com

3 CURTIS WRIGHT OUTFITTERS

24 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-645-8700 • curtiswrightoutfitters.com

ART GALLERY

CULTURAL OR ARTS EVENT

1 WEAVERVILLE ART SAFARI x

Weaverville • weavervilleartsafari.com

2 ART IN AUTUMN

Weaverville • avl.mx/7zg

3 MUSIC ON MAIN WEAVERVILLE 30 S. Main St., Weaverville avl.mx/7zh

LOCAL PLACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS

1 LAKE LOUISE PARK x

Lake Louise Drive, Weaverville 828-645-7116 • avl.mx/6cc

1 MIYA GALLERY x

2 MAIN STREET NATURE PARK

2 ARTISANS ON MAIN

3 WAGBAR

20 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-658-9655 • miyagallery.com 14 N. Main St., Weaverville 828-658-9617 • avl.mx/7yu

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The Hall of Fame designates winners who have come out on top four years in a row (or more), including this year (2018 - 2021)

25 U.S. 19 Business, Weaverville 828-645-7116 • avl.mx/6cc 320 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville 828-337-4964 • wagbar.com

CULTURAL OR HISTORICAL LANDMARK

1 VANCE BIRTHPLACE x

911 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville 828-645-6706 • avl.mx/7zi

BEST THING TO HAPPEN TO YOUR TOWN IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS

1 WAGBAR

320 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville 828-337-4964 • wagbar.com

WAGBAR If I Had A Tail It’d Be Waggin’ First Place — Pet-Friendly Bar First Place — Outdoor Place to Take Your Pet First Place — Best Thing to Happen to Your Town in the Last 12 Months — in Regional: Weaverville & Woodfin Third Place — Local Place to Enjoy the Outdoors — in Regional: Weaverville & Woodfin

See wagbar.com for entry requirements

320 Merrimon Ave • Weaverville, NC • 828-337-4964

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STAR DINER

Best Dinner Restaurant BUSINESS THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF YOUR TOWN

DINNER RESTAURANT

1 STAR DINER

115 N. Main St., Marshall 828-649-9900 • stardinerwnc.com

1 ZUMA COFFEE x

2 STACKHOUSE AMERICAN EATERY & PUB

7 N. Main St., Marshall 828-649-1617 • zumascoffee.com

BREAKFAST RESTAURANT

1 ZUMA COFFEE

37 S. Main St., Mars Hill 828-680-1213 stackhouserestaurant.com

3 THE ORIGINAL PAPA NICK’S 15 College St., Mars Hill 828-689-8566 theoriginalpapanicks.com

7 N. Main St., Marshall 828-649-1617 • zumascoffee.com

2 CAMDEN’S COFFEE HOUSE

COFFEE & SWEETS

40 N. Main St., Mars Hill 828-680-1246 camdenscoffeehouse.com

1 ZUMA COFFEE x

7 N. Main St., Marshall 828-649-1617 • zumascoffee.com

3 THE WAGON WHEEL

2 CAMDEN’S COFFEE HOUSE

390 Carl Eller Road, Mars Hill 828-689-4755 • avl.mx/a7c

40 N. Main St., Mars Hill 828-680-1246 camdenscoffeehouse.com

LUNCH RESTAURANT

3 THE SWEET MONKEY

133 S. Main St., Marshall 828-649-2489 • thesweetmonkey.com

1 STACKHOUSE AMERICAN EATERY & PUB

LOCAL BAR/BREWERY/ WATERING HOLE

37 S. Main St., Mars Hill 828-680-1213 stackhouserestaurant.com

2 ZUMA COFFEE

1 MAD CO. BREW HOUSE x

3 THE SWEET MONKEY

2 HICKORY NUT GORGE BREWERY

45 N. Main St., Marshall 828-649-8600 madisoncountybrewing.com

7 N. Main St., Marshall 828-649-1617 • zumascoffee.com

133 S. Main St., Marshall 828-649-2489 • thesweetmonkey.com

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70 Main St., Mars Hill 828-771-8330 • hickorynutbrewery.com

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MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

1 ZUMA COFFEE

7 N. Main St., Marshall 828-649-1617 • zumascoffee.com

2 MAD CO. BREW HOUSE 45 N. Main St., Marshall 828-649-8600 madisoncountybrewing.com

RETAIL STORE

1 PENLAND & SONS DEPARTMENT STORE x 50 S. Main St., Marshall 828-649-2811 • avl.mx/2sc

ART GALLERY

1 FLOW BODY + HOME

14 Main St., Marshall 828-649-1686 • flowmarshall.com

CULTURAL OR ARTS EVENT

1 MERMAID PARADE AND FESTIVAL x WNC’s Premiere Fabric Store

Thanks

for LITTLE voting us 5 The #1 MONKEYS Retail Store QUILT in Weaverville & SEW

Downtown, Marshall 828-649-7889 downtownmarshallnc.com/events

LOCAL PLACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS

1 BLANNAHASSETT ISLAND Marshall • avl.mx/a80

2 BAILEY MOUNTAIN PRESERVE

885 Forest St., Mars Hill 828-689-1381 • baileymountainpark.org

CULTURAL OR HISTORICAL LANDMARK 32 N. Main Street, Weaverville, NC 28787 828-484-7200 | Tuesday-Saturday 11-4

fivemonkeyquilts.com

1 MADISON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 2 N. Main St., Marshall 828-649-2200 • avl.mx/a8v

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BIG PILLOW BREWING Best Local Bar/Brewery Watering Hole

BUSINESS THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF YOUR TOWN

LOCAL PLACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS

1 HOT SPRINGS RESORT & SPA x 315 Bridge St., Hot Springs 828-622-7676 • nchotsprings.com

2 BLUFF MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS 152 Bridge St., Hot Springs 828-622-7162 • avl.mx/7zl

BREAKFAST RESTAURANT

1 HOT SPRINGS RESORT & SPA x 315 Bridge St., Hot Springs 828-622-7676 • nchotsprings.com

2 APPALACHIAN TRAIL FROM HOT SPRINGS TO MAX PATCH

828-254-3708 • appalachiantrail.org

CULTURAL OR HISTORICAL LANDMARK

1 HOT SPRINGS RESORT & SPA x

1 SMOKY MOUNTAIN DINER x

315 Bridge St., Hot Springs 828-622-7676 • nchotsprings.com

70 Lance Ave., Hot Springs 828-622-7571 • avl.mx/a6s

LUNCH RESTAURANT

1 SPRING CREEK TAVERN 145 Bridge St., Hot Springs 828-622-0187 thespringcreektavern.com

DINNER RESTAURANT

Simplified.

Transparent. Respectful.

24 S. Andrew Ave., Hot Springs 828-622-9506 • theironhorsestation.com

LOCAL BAR/BREWERY/ WATERING HOLE

1 BIG PILLOW BREWING

New location at 349 New Leicester Hwy

Schedule online at

rangeurgentcare.com

25 Andrews Ave. N., Hot Springs 828-539-1939 • bigpillowbrewing.com

MOUNTAIN XPRESS

RANGE URGENT Now serving Leicester CARE

Urgent Care re.imagined

1 IRON HORSE STATION RESTAURANT x

Asheville

• Black Mountain

8am-7:30pm Everyday

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YANCEY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Best Local Cause to Support

BUSINESS THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF YOUR TOWN

1 APPALACHIAN JAVA CAFE & DESSERTS x

8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 appalachianjavaburnsville.com

2 HOMEPLACE BEER CO.

321 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-536-9068 • homeplacebeer.com

3 SOMETHING SPECIAL GIFT SHOP 12 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-9101 • avl.mx/55a

BREAKFAST RESTAURANT

1 APPALACHIAN JAVA CAFE & DESSERTS x

8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 appalachianjavaburnsville.com

2 PIG & GRITS

620 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-536-0010 • pigandgrits.com

LUNCH RESTAURANT

1 APPALACHIAN JAVA CAFE & DESSERTS x

8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 appalachianjavaburnsville.com

2 GARDEN DELI

107 Town Square, Burnsville 828-682-3946 • garden-deli.com

3 PIG & GRITS

620 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-536-0010 • pigandgrits.com

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DINNER RESTAURANT

1 APPALACHIAN JAVA CAFE & DESSERTS x

8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 appalachianjavaburnsville.com

2 SNAP DRAGON

107 Town Square, Burnsville 828-682-3946 • garden-deli.com

3 PIG & GRITS

620 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-536-0010 • pigandgrits.com

COFFEE & SWEETS

1 APPALACHIAN JAVA CAFE & DESSERTS x

8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 appalachianjavaburnsville.com

LOCAL BAR/BREWERY/ WATERING HOLE

1 HOMEPLACE BEER CO. x

321 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-536-9068 • homeplacebeer.com

2 SNAP DRAGON

107 Town Square, Burnsville 828-682-3946 • garden-deli.com

MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

1 APPALACHIAN JAVA CAFE & DESSERTS

8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 appalachianjavaburnsville.com

2 HOMEPLACE BEER CO.

321 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-536-9068 • homeplacebeer.com

X Awards | Best Of WNC

2021/2022

RETAIL STORE

LOCAL CAUSE TO SUPPORT

1 SOMETHING SPECIAL GIFT SHOP x

12 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-9101 • avl.mx/55a 2 ROSES 120 Reservoir Road, Burnsville 828-682-9025 • rosesdiscountstores.com

1 YANCEY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

962 Cane River School Road, Burnsville 828-682-9510 • yanceyhumanesociety.org

CULTURAL OR HISTORICAL LANDMARK

ART GALLERY

1 MW STUDIOS

319 W. U.S. Highway 19 E. Bypass, Burnsville 828-536-5041 • mwstudiosnc.com 2 TOE RIVER ARTS GALLERY 102 W. Main St., Burnsville toeriverarts.org

1 MOUNT MITCHELL STATE PARK 2388 N.C. 128, Burnsville 828-675-4611 • avl.mx/7zo

CULTURAL OR ARTS EVENT

1 TOE RIVER STUDIO TOUR

2 BURNSVILLE TOWN SQUARE

101 Town Square, Bunrsville 828-682-7209 • townofburnsville.org

269 Oak Ave., Spruce Pine 828-765-0520 • toeriverarts.org

BEST THING TO HAPPEN TO YOUR TOWN IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS

2 MOUNT MITCHELL CRAFTS FAIR 101 Town Square, Burnsville 828-682-7413 • avl.mx/a3b

LOCAL PLACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS

1 APPALACHIAN JAVA CAFE & DESSERTS

8 W. Main St., Burnsville 828-682-0120 appalachianjavaburnsville.com

2 MOUNT MITCHELL STATE PARK 2388 N.C. 128, Burnsville 828-675-4611 • avl.mx/7zo

1 MOUNTAIN HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL COUGARS FOOTBALL TEAM REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY

333 Mountain Heritage High School Road, Burnsville 828-682-6103 • mhhs.yanceync.net

Thanks to everyone who voted for us First Place in WNC for Best Lunch First Place Tie in WNC for Best Salad First Place in Burnsville for Local Place to Enjoy The Outdoors & Music/Entertainment,

APPALACHIAN JAVA CAFE & DESSERTS Second Place in WNC for Best Takeout, Service, Quick Meal, Value

First Place (Hall of Fame) in Burnsville for Business That Best Represents the Spirit of Your Town, Coffee & Sweets, Breakfast Restaurant, Lunch Restaurant, Dinner Restaurant & Restaurant That Gives Back to the Community

Third Place in WNC for People-Watching Restaurant & Kid Friendly Restaurant Third Place Tie in WNC for Local-Food Emphasis

Best of WNC Winner Fourth Year in a Row!

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8 West Main Street, Burnsville, NC 28714 828-682-0120 ~ www.appalachianjavaburnsville.com

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ARABELLA BREAKFAST & BRUNCH Best Breakfast Restaurant

BUSINESS THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF YOUR TOWN

1 MAST GENERAL STORE (HENDERSONVILLE)

527 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-696-1883 • mastgeneralstore.com

2 SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO. 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River 828-708-6242 • sierranevada.com

3 TIMBER AXE THROWING

218 Duncan Hill Road, Hendersonville 828-595-9909 • timberaxethrowing.com

BREAKFAST RESTAURANT

1 ARABELLA BREAKFAST & BRUNCH

536 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-595-2449 arabellabreakfastandbrunch.com

2 HONEY AND SALT

2730 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock 828-676-8322 • honeyandsaltnc.com

3 FIRESIDE RESTAURANT & PANCAKE INN

295 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville 828-697-1004 • firesidepancakeinn.com

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LUNCH RESTAURANT

1 FLAT ROCK VILLAGE BAKERY

2710 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock 828-693-1313 235 St. John Road, Fletcher 828-687-7999 • villagebakerync.com

1 HOT DOG WORLD

226 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville 828-697-0374 • hotdogworld.net

2 MOUNTAIN DELI

343 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-693-0093 • mountaindelinc.com

3 WEST FIRST WOOD-FIRED PIZZA 101B First Ave. W., Hendersonville 828-693-1080 • flatrockwoodfired.com

DINNER RESTAURANT

1 NEVER BLUE

119 S. Main St., Hendersonville 828-693-4646 • theneverblue.com

2 UMI JAPANESE FINE DINING 633 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-698-8048 • umisushinc.com

3 POSTERO

401 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-595-9676 • postero-hvl.com

COFFEE & SWEETS

1 BLACK BEAR COFFEE CO. x 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-692-6333 • blackbear.coffee

2 APPALACHIAN COFFEE CO. 1628 Fifth Ave. W., Hendersonville 828-595-2200 appalachiancoffeecompany.com

3 MCFARLAN BAKERY

309 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-693-4256 • mcfarlanbakery.com

X Awards | Best Of WNC

2021/2022

LOCAL BAR/BREWERY/ WATERING HOLE

CULTURAL OR ARTS EVENT

1 NC APPLE FESTIVAL x

1 BOLD ROCK HARD CIDER

318 N. Main St., Suite 15, Hendersonville 828-697-4557 • ncapplefestival.org

72 School House Road, Mills River 828-595-9940 • boldrock.com

2 MILLS RIVER BREWING CO.

LOCAL PLACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS

336 Banner Farm Road, Mills River 828-513-5155 • millsriverbrewingco.com

3 OKLAWAHA BREWING CO.

147 First Ave. E., Hendersonville 828-595-9956 • oklawahabrewing.com

1 CARL SANDBURG HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE x 1800 Little River Road, Flat Rock 828-693-4178 • nps.gov/carl

3 SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO. 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River 828-708-6242 • sierranevada.com

2 JUMP OFF ROCK

MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

1 BOLD ROCK HARD CIDER

4501 Laurel Park Highway, Laurel Park 828-693-4840 • laurelpark.org/jumpoff

3 THE PARK AT FLAT ROCK

55 Highland Golf Drive, Flat Rock 828-697-8100 flatrockparkfoundation.org

72 School House Road, Mills River 828-595-9940 • boldrock.com

2 FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE

2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock 828-693-0731 • flatrockplayhouse.org

3 SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO.

LOCAL CAUSE TO SUPPORT

1 BLUE RIDGE HUMANE SOCIETY 88 Centipede Lane, Hendersonville 828-692­-2639 • blueridgehumane.org

100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River 828-708-6242 • sierranevada.com

CULTURAL OR HISTORICAL LANDMARK

RETAIL STORE

1 MAST GENERAL STORE (HENDERSONVILLE) x

527 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-696-1883 • mastgeneralstore.com

ART GALLERY

1 ART MOB STUDIOS AND MARKETPLACE

1 CARL SANDBURG HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE x 1800 Little River Road, Flat Rock 828-693-4178 • nps.gov/carl

2 OLD HENDERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1 Historic Courthouse Square, Hendersonville 828-697-4809 • avl.mx/a96

124 Fourth Ave. E., Hendersonville 828-693-4545 artmobstudios.com/contact

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Business That Best Represents the Spirit of Your Town, Best Toy Store BUSINESS THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF YOUR TOWN

1 O.P. TAYLOR’S

16 S. Broad St., Brevard 828-681-1865 • optaylors.com

BREAKFAST RESTAURANT

1 THE SUNRISE CAFE x

273 N. Broad St., Brevard 828-884-3331 • the-sunrise-cafe.com

2 GRAMMY’S RESTAURANT 20 McClean Road, Brevard 828-862-8353 • avl.mx/a53

LUNCH RESTAURANT

1 THE SQUARE ROOT x

33 Times Arcade Alley, Brevard 828-884-6171 • squarerootrestaurant.com

2 MAYBERRY’S

30 W. Main St., Brevard 828-862-8646 • mayberrys.co

DINNER RESTAURANT

1 THE SQUARE ROOT x

33 Times Arcade Alley, Brevard 828-884-6171 • squarerootrestaurant.com

COFFEE & SWEETS

1 BLUE RIDGE BAKERY

86 W. Main St., Brevard 828-883-8444 • blueridgebakery.com

2 CUP & SAUCER

36 E. Main St. A, Brevard 828-884-2877 • cupandsaucernc.com

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1 OSKAR BLUES BREWERY x

342 Mountain Industrial Drive, Brevard 828-883-2337 • oskarblues.com

2 ECUSTA BREWING

49 Pisgah Highway, Pisgah Forest 828-966-2337 • ecustabrewing.com

3 BREVARD BREWING CO.

63 E. Main St., Brevard 828-885-2101 • brevard-brewing.com

MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

1 185 KING STREET

185 King St., Brevard 828-877-1850 • 185kingst.com

2 BREVARD MUSIC CENTER

349 Andante Lane, Brevard 828-862-2100 • brevardmusic.org

RETAIL STORE

1 D.D. BULLWINKEL’S OUTDOORS 60 E. Main St., Brevard 828-862-4700 • ddbullwinkels.com

ART GALLERY

1 NUMBER 7 ARTS

2 W. Main St., Brevard 828-883-2294 • number7arts.org

X Awards | Best Of WNC

2021/2022

CULTURAL OR ARTS EVENT

1 THE WHITE SQUIRREL FESTIVAL x

CULTURAL OR HISTORICAL LANDMARK

1 SILVERMONT MANSION

26 E. Main St., Brevard 828-884-3278 • whitesquirrelfestival.com

2 BREVARD MUSIC CENTER SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

364 E. Main St., Brevard 828-885-2017 • silvermont.org

1 TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY COURTHOUSE 7 E. Main St., Brevard 828-885-3000 • avl.mx/a9k

349 Andante Lane, Brevard 828-862-2100 • brevardmusic.org

LOCAL PLACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS

1 PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST x 1600 Pisgah Highway, Pisgah Forest 828-257-4200 • avl.mx/6aw

2 DUPONT STATE FOREST

KNOW

ASHEVILLE

Local LIKE A

Staton Road, Cedar Mountain 828-877-6527 dupontstaterecreationalforest.com

LOCAL CAUSE TO SUPPORT

1 SHARING HOUSE (TRANSYLVANIA CHRISTIAN MINISTRY) 164 Duckworth Ave., Brevard 828-884-2866 • sharinghouse.org

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BUSINESS THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF YOUR TOWN

1 MAST GENERAL STORE (WAYNESVILLE)

63 N. Main St., Waynesville 828-452-2101 • mastgeneralstore.com

BREAKFAST RESTAURANT

1 JOEY’S PANCAKE HOUSE

4309 Soco Road, Maggie Valley 828-926-0212 • joeyspancake.com

2 THE BUTTERED BISCUIT

1226 Dellwood Road, Waynesville 828-246-6446 • avl.mx/9wl

3 CLYDE’S RESTAURANT

2107 S. Main St., Waynesville 828-456-9135 • avl.mx/a4a

LUNCH RESTAURANT

1 BOOJUM BREWING CO. TAPROOM x

50 N. Main St., Waynesville 828-246-0350 • boojumbrewing.com

2 J-RO’S BURGERS AND SUBS 90 Main St., Canton 828-492-0015 • jrosburgers.com

3 CLYDE’S RESTAURANT

2107 S. Main St., Waynesville 828-456-9135 • avl.mx/a4a

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DINNER RESTAURANT

1 THE SWEET ONION RESTAURANT 39 Miller St., Waynesville 828-456-5559 sweetonionrestaurant.com

2 MAGGIE’S GALLEY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

1374 Sulphur Springs Road, Waynesville 828-456-8945 • maggiesgalley.com 3 SOUTHERN PORCH 117 Main St., Canton 828-492-8006 • southern-porch.com

COFFEE & SWEETS

1 PAPERTOWN COFFEE

119 Main St., Canton 828-492-0993 • papertown.coffee 2 ORCHARD COFFEE 39 Depot St., Waynesville 828-246-9264 orchardcoffeeroasters.com 3 PANACEA COFFEE CO. 66 Commerce St., Waynesville 828-452-6200 • panaceacoffee.com

LOCAL BAR/BREWERY/ WATERING HOLE

1 BOOJUM BREWING CO. TAPROOM x

50 N. Main St., Waynesville 828-246-0350 • boojumbrewing.com 2 BEARWATERS BREWING CO. 101 Park St., Canton 828-237-4200 4352 Soco Road, Maggie Valley 828-944-0009 • bearwatersbrewing.com 3 FROG LEVEL BREWING CO. 56 Commerce St., Waynesville 828-454-5664 • froglevelbrewing.com

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MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

1 HAYWOOD ARTS REGIONAL THEATRE (HART)

1 FOLKMOOT USA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL x 112 Virginia Ave., Waynesville 828-452-2997 • folkmoot.org

250 Pigeon St., Waynesville 828-456-6322 • harttheatre.org

LOCAL PLACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS

RETAIL STORE

1 MAST GENERAL STORE (WAYNESVILLE) x

CULTURAL OR ARTS EVENT

63 N. Main St., Waynesville 828-452-2101 • mastgeneralstore.com

1 LAKE JUNALUSKA x

91 N. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska 828-452-2881 • lakejunaluska.com

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Best Coffee & Sweets; second place Lunch Restaurant BUSINESS THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF YOUR TOWN

1 CITY LIGHTS BOOKSTORE

3 E. Jackson St., Sylva 828-586-9499 • citylightsnc.com

2 INNOVATION BREWING

414 W. Main St., Sylva 828-586-9678 40 Depot St., Dillsboro 828-226-0262 • innovation-brewing.com

BREAKFAST RESTAURANT

1 THE COFFEE SHOP

385 W. Main St., Sylva 828-586-2013 • avl.mx/a70

LUNCH RESTAURANT

1 GUADALUPE CAFÉ

606 W. Main St., Sylva 828-586-9877 • guadalupecafe.com

2 WHITE MOON

545 Mill St., Sylva 828-331-0111 • whitemoonnc.com

DINNER RESTAURANT

1 LULU’S ON MAIN x

678 W. Main St., Sylva 828-586-8989 • lulusonmain.com

2 GUADALUPE CAFÉ

606 W. Main St., Sylva 828-586-9877 • guadalupecafe.com

3 ILDA

462 W. Main St., Sylva 828-307-2036 • ildainsylva.com

COFFEE & SWEETS

1 WHITE MOON

545 Mill St., Sylva 828-331-0111 • whitemoonnc.com

2 BAXLEY’S CHOCOLATES

546 W. Main St., Sylva 828-631-3379 • baxleyschocolates.com

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1 INNOVATION BREWING x

414 W. Main St., Sylva 828-586-9678 40 Depot St., Dillsboro 828-226-0262 732 Centennial Drive, Unit 102A, Cullowhee 828-882-3035 • innovation-brewing.com

2 LAZY HIKER BREWING CO. SYLVA TAPROOM

617 W. Main St., Sylva 828-349-2337 • lazyhikerbrewing.com

MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

1 LAZY HIKER BREWING CO. SYLVA TAPROOM

617 W. Main St., Sylva 828-349-2337 • lazyhikerbrewing.com

1 THE PAPER MILL LOUNGE AND THEATRE

553 W. Main St., Sylva 828-507-3529 • thepapermill.pub

RETAIL STORE

1 CITY LIGHTS BOOKSTORE

3 E. Jackson St., Sylva 828-586-9499 • citylightsnc.com

LOCAL PLACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS

1 PINNACLE PARK

2110 Fisher Creek Road, Sylva avl.mx/a99

CULTURAL OR HISTORICAL LANDMARK

1 JACKSON COUNTY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE / PUBLIC LIBRARY x 310 Keener St., Sylva 828-586-4055 • avl.mx/a8l

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INDEX BLACK = LISTING LOCATION • RED = ADVERTISEMENT • BLUE = PHOTO SYMBOLS

5 Little Monkeys Quilt & Sew 124, 126 5 Walnut Wine Bar 42, 52 12 Bones Smokehouse 12, 14, 16, 20, 21 67 Biltmore Downtown Eatery & Catering 36 88.7 WNCW 101 96.5 FM Mix 101 96.5 WOXL Mix 101 98.1 The River 101 99.9 Kiss Country 100, 101 103.3 Asheville FM 101 103.7 WPVM 101 185 King Street 132 828 Family Pizzeria 22 828 Printing & Graphics 80 A

Abby the Spoon Lady 54 ABC Pediatrics of Asheville 91, 104 A-B Tech Community College 56 Academy of Asheville, The 88 AdventHealth Hendersonville 106, 146 Adventure Center of Asheville 62 Akira Satake Ceramics 57 Alan’s Jewelry & Pawn 72, 73 Alchemy: Tearoom, Apothecary, Acupuncture 108, 112, 112, 115 ALDI 70 Alex Travers 54 Allan Wolf 58 Allegra Marketing Print Mail 80 Allgood Coffee 123 Aloft Asheville Downtown 97 Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters 53 American Nails AVL 84, 85 AMOS 89, 95 AMP 55 Amy Grooms Rose 75, 85 Amy Plankenhorn 94 Ananda Hair Studio 85 Andrea Preston 104 Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats 53, 54 Angel Nail Spa 85 Angel Olsen 53 Animal Hospital of North Asheville 94 Annelise Kopp 55 Antidote 42 Antique Tobacco Barn 71, 72 Apollo Flame Bistro 24, 28 Appalachian Coffee Co. 130 Appalachian Java Cafe & Desserts 16, 18, 20, 28, 30, 36, 128, 129, 129 Appalachian Realty Associates 80, 81 Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project 119 Appalachian Trail 62, 127 Appalachian Vintner 42, 48 Apple Tree Honda 74 Arabella Breakfast & Brunch 130, 130 Archetype Brewing 46

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Art in Autumn 124 Art in Bloom 122 Artisans on Main 124 Art Loeb Trail 62 Art MoB Studios and Marketplace 131 ArtSpace Charter School 88 ASAP 119 Asheville Animal Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic 94 Asheville Arborists 118 Asheville Area Alternative Funeral & Cremation Services 108 Asheville Area Arts Council 57 Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity 69, 72, 98 Asheville Area Movers 82 Asheville Art Museum 86, 89 Asheville Ballet, The 57 Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre 57 Asheville Barber & Beard 85 Asheville Black Lives Matter 98 Asheville Brewers Supply & Winemaking Shop 46, 48 Asheville Brewing Co. 46, 47 Asheville Buncombe Youth Soccer Association 90 Asheville Chocolate 32 Asheville Citizen-Times 101 Asheville Cleaners 82 Asheville Comedy Festival 58 Asheville Community Movement 90 Asheville Community Theatre 57 Asheville Community Yoga 110, 112 Asheville Dental Wellness 106 Asheville Dispensary 48, 49, 112 Asheville Drum Circle 97 Asheville Eye Associates 106 Asheville FM 103.3 101 Asheville Greek Festival 36 Asheville GreenWorks 63 Asheville Gymnastics 90 Asheville Humane Society 95 Asheville Jazz Orchestra 54 Asheville JCC 88, 89 Asheville Medical Massage 110 Asheville Mulch Yard 118 Asheville Museum of Science 89, 95 Asheville Music Professionals 55 Asheville on Bikes 62 Asheville Pediatric Dentistry 91 Asheville Pet Supply 94 Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. 18, 22 Asheville Retrocade 38, 41 Asheville Sandwich Co. 23, 24, 24 Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts 88, 89, 89, 90, 110 Asheville Treetops Adventure Park 62 Asheville Wine Market 42 Asheville Women’s Medical Center 104, 105, 106 Asheville YMCA 87, 88, 110 Asheville Yoga Center 110 Ashley Heath and Her Heathens 53 Ashley Kuper 108

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Ashton Zager 56 Ashvegas 101 Asiana Grand Buffet 22 AT&T 80 Austin CPA, PC 59, 76, 78 AUX Bar 41 Avenue M 14, 40 AVLtoday 101 Azalea Road Dog Park 95 B

Baba Nahm 24 Bailey Mountain Preserve 126 Balken Roofing 82 Balsam Range 54 Banks Ave 41 Barksdale, The 22 Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria 41, 45 Barnes & Noble 72 Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar 73 BattleCat Coffee Bar 48 Baxley’s Chocolates 136 B. B. Barns 118, 119 B&B Pharmacy 110, 112 BearWaters Brewing Co. 134 BedTyme Stories 74 Bella Fine Jewelry and Piercing 85 BeLoved Asheville 36, 98 Ben Weaver 82, 122 Best Bites Dental 91 Beth Hampton Jones 94 Beverly-Hanks & Associates 80, 148 Bicycle Thrift Shop, The 74 Bier Garden, The 41, 45, 45 Big Crafty, The 55 Big Pillow Brewing 127, 127 Biltmore Estate 64, 97, 98 Biltmore House 97 Biltmore Ob-Gyn 106 Biltmore Winery 42 BimBeriBon 30 Bionic Man Painting Co. 82 Biscuit Head 14, 16, 32, 147 Black Balsam Knob 62 Black Bear Coffee Co. 130 BlackBird Frame & Art 72 Black Dome Mountain Sports 63 Black Mountain Brewing 121 Black Mountain Center for the Arts 122 Black Mountain Cider + Mead 44 Black Mountain Old Depot 120, 122 Black Orthodontics 102, 106 Blaine Greenfield 101 Blannahassett Island 126 BLOCK off Biltmore, The 41 Blue Mountain Pizza 36, 123 Blue Planet Plumbing 82 Blue Ridge Artisanal Buffet 22 Blue Ridge Bakery 132 Blue Ridge Biscuit Co. 32, 121 Blue Ridge Humane Society 93, 131 Blue Ridge Orthodontics 106 Blue Ridge Parkway 64 Blue Ridge Public Radio 101 Blue Sky Pediatrics Asheville 91, 104 Blue Spiral 1 56 Bluff Mountain Outfitters 127 MOUNTAIN XPRESS

Bold Rock Hard Cider 44, 131 Boojum Brewing Co. Taproom 134 Botanical Gardens 97 Bottle Riot 40, 42 Bouchon 22 Bounty & Soul 36, 122 BPR News and BPR Classic 101 Brad Hillman 47 Brevard Brewing Co. 132 Brevard Music Center 132, 133 Brewgrass Festival 47 Brother Wolf Animal Rescue 95 Bruegger’s Bagels 32 Buchi Kombucha 36, 47 Bullman Heating & Air 82 Buncombe County Public Libraries 88, 90 Bun Intended 34 Burger Bar 40, 40, 41 Burial Beer Co. 40, 45, 46, 47 Burnsville Town Square 129 Burntshirt Vineyards 42 Burton Street Community Peace Gardens 118 Buttered Biscuit, The 134 Buxton Hall Barbecue 12, 22 C

Caitlin Frink 85 Camden’s Coffee House 125 Camp Bow Wow 94 Camp Cedar Cliff 88 Camp Ruach at the Asheville JCC 89 Canine Shear Heaven 94 Capella on 9 41, 42 CarePartners 108 Carl Mumpower 98 Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site 131 Carmel’s Kitchen & Bar 16 Carolina Cinemark Asheville, The 57 Carolina Mountain Club 60, 62 Carol Spags Photography 57 Carrier Park 89 Cataloochee Ski Area 63 Catawba Falls 62, 64, 88 Celebrity’s Hotdogs 22 Celine & Company Catering 36 Center Stage Dance Studio 51, 57, 90 Chad McKinney 78, 80, 81 Chad Nesbitt 98 Chad Storck 78 Chai Pani 12, 20, 28 Charles D. Owen Park 122 Charlotte Street Animal Hospital 94 Charlotte Street Computers 80 Chemist Spirits 44 Chiesa 22 Children’s Trading Post 91 China Taste 28 Chocolate Fetish, The 32 Chop Shop Barber Shop, The 85 Chop Shop Butchery, The 34 Chow Chow: An Asheville Culinary Event 36 Chris Rodrigues 54 Christina Simpson 78 Christopher’s Computers 80 Cinnamon Kitchen Indian Cuisine 28

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INDEX City Bakery Café 34 City Lights Bookstore 136 Clyde’s Restaurant 134 Coffee Shop, The 136 Colette Stern 108 Colton Mattress 72 Comic Envy 74 Community Family Practice 104 Conserving Carolina 63 Cooperative Coffee Roasters 48 Copper Crown 14 Courtney Cahill 53 Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands 55 Craggy Gardens 62, 64 Craggy Pinnacle 88 Creekside Taphouse 41 Crucible 40 Crucible Glassworks 56, 57 Crystalign Chiropractic 106 Cultivated Cocktails 44 Cup & Saucer 132 Cúrate 12, 16, 18, 20, 36 Curtis Wright Outfitters 124 CVS Pharmacy 110 D

Dalton Distillery 44 DanceClub Asheville 57 Dancing Bear Toys 91 Dan Martin 104, 106, 107 Darë Vegan Cheese 36 Darren Cadwell 110 David Earl Tomlinson 57 David Rogers 53 Davidson River 63, 64 Davis Home Furniture 70 D.D. Bullwinkel’s Outdoors 132 Deerfield Retirement Community 108 Derek Kasten 105, 106 Diamond Thieves 85, 137 Dining Out For Life/ Dining In For Life 98 Discount Shoes 68 Discount Tire 74 DJ Kipper 55 DJ Marley 55 DLV Roofing Systems 82 Dobra Tea 48 Dodson Pest Control 82 Dog Door, The 94 Double Crown, The 41 Downtown After 5 52 Downtown Books & News 73 Dripolator Coffeehouse, The 121 Dr. John Wilson Community Garden 118 DSSOLVR 46 Duck Donuts 32 DuPont State Forest 133 Dynamic Metal Work 57 Dynamite Roasting Co. 48, 121, 121 E

Eagle Room, The 53 Early Girl Eatery 14, 16 Earth Fare 65, 70

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East Acupuncture Wellness Boutique 108 East Village Grille 14, 41 Echo Mountain Recording Studio 53 Ecusta Brewing 132 Eddie Foxx 100, 101 Elementality 68 El Kimchi 34 El Que Pasa 26 Eluvium Brewing Co. 123 Emerson Talbott 110 Emily Rexford 85 Empire Strikes Brass 54 En La Calle 41 Envision Eyecare 106 F

Family Health Centers Asheville, The 104, 113 Farm Burger 20, 21, 22, 30 Fifth Season Gardening Co. 48, 118 Find Your Line Bicycle Shop 80 Fine Arts Theatre 57 Finkelstein’s Loan Office 69 Firecracker Jazz Band 54 Fired Up! Creative Lounge 87, 90 Firehouse Subs 24 Fireside Restaurant & Pancake Inn 130 Firestorm Bookstore Co-op 72, 115 First Bank 115 First Citizens Bank 115 Five Guys Burger and Fries 22 Five Points Restaurant 20 Flat Rock Playhouse 131 Flat Rock Village Bakery 130 Fleetwood’s Rock-N-Roll Wedding Chapel 97 Flora 72 Flow Body + Home 126 Flying Cloud Farm 118 Foggy Mountain Brew Pub 20, 40 Folkmoot USA International Festival 135 Foothills 34 Foreign Affairs Oriental Market 70 Foundation Asheville Skatepark 64 Foundry Hotel, The 97 Foundy 64 Four Seasons Compassion for Life 108 Four Seasons Plumbing 82 Four Sisters Bakery 121 Fox & Beaux 55, 57, 68 Franklin School of Innovation 88 Franny’s Farm 35, 118 Franny’s Farmacy 35, 36, 49, 112 Frazier’s Tavern 40 Fred Anderson Toyota of Asheville 74 Free Planet Radio 54 Free Radio 54 French Broad Chocolates 32, 33 French Broad Food Co-op 70, 112, 115 French Broad Outfitters 62 French Broad Pediatrics 104 French Broad River Park 95 Frog Level Brewing Co. 134 Frugal Framer 72

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Gan Shan 26 Garden Deli 128 Gas-Up 70 GB Shoes 68 Gentry Heating 82 Gibson Pest Control 82 Gillespie Dental Associates 103, 106 Girls Rock Asheville 55 Givens Estates 108 Glass Onion 123, 123 Golden Pineapple, The 44 Goodwill 68, 69 Goosmann Rose Colvard & Cramer, P.A. 78 Gorge Zipline, The 62 Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. 78 Grail Moviehouse 2, 57 Grammy’s Restaurant 132 Grandad’s Apples N’ Such 118 Grand Bohemian Hotel 97 Graveyard Fields 62 Gray Line Trolley Tours 97 Great Beginnings and Great Smiles Pediatric & Orthodontic Dental Specialists 91 Green Home Cleaning 82 Green Man Brewery 46 Green Sage Café 12, 30, 32, 49 Green Tea Sushi Restaurant 26 Greg Goosmann 78 Greg Holden 82 Grey Eagle, The 41, 52, 53 Griffin White 110 Grind 48, 114, 115 Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Service 108, 111 Grove Arcade 97 Grovewood Gallery 51, 56 Guadalupe Café 136 Guitar Witch Repairs, The 55 Gus Cutty 57 Gypsy Queen Cuisine 24, 26, 27, 34 H

Haiku I Do 97 Hair of the Dog Pet Salon 94, 95 Hands On! Children’s Museum 89 Happy Tails Country Club 94 Hard Exercise Works 110 Harvest Records 74 Haywood Arts Regional Theatre 134, 135 Heather Parks 110 Heather Polechio 94 Heir Asheville 85 Heiwa Shokudo 26 Hemingway’s Cuba Restaurant & Bar 14, 16, 26, 37, 41 Henco Reprographics 80 Heyday Musical Instruments & Repair 55, 74 Hickory Nut Gap Farm 118 Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery 125 High Climate Tea Co. 48 High Five Coffee 48 Highland Brewing Co. 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 95, 97, 115 Hilliary Begley 58, 58 MOUNTAIN XPRESS

Hillman Beer 40, 45, 47, 95 Hip Replacements 68 Hi-Wire Brewing 46 Hole Doughnuts 32 HomeGrown 20, 22, 28, 30 Homeplace Beer Co. 128 HomeTrust Bank 115, 117 Homeward Bound WNC 98 Homework Handyman 82 Honey and Salt 130 Honeypot 68 Hopey & Co. 70 Hop Ice Cream Café, The 32 Hot Dog World 22, 130 Hot Spot 70 Hot Springs Resort & Spa 127 Hot Stuff Tattoo 85 Hot Yoga Asheville 110 H&R Block 78 I

Ian Wilkinson 57 Ichiban Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 26, 27 Ilda 136 India Garden 28 Ingles Markets 47, 48, 68 Innovation Brewing 136 Instant Karma 68 Iron Horse Station Restaurant 127 Isis Music Hall 52 Itto Ramen Bar & Tapas 26, 28 J

Jack of the Wood 20, 21, 41 Jackson Building 97 Jackson County Historic Courthouse / Public Library 136 Jackson Zoeller 41, 45 Jade Mountain Builders 82 JAG Construction 82 James Colvin Marriage & Family Therapist 106, 111 Jan Davis Tire Store 74 Jane Kramer 53 J. Anya Harris 106 Jargon 12 Jasmine Beach-Ferrara 98 Jason Boyer 101 Jason Sellers 36 Jay Siltzer 101 Jennie Lou Nelson 41 Jennifer Sales Slechter 106 Jersey Mike’s Subs 24, 25 Jerusalem Garden Café 24 Jesse Israel & Sons Nursery & Garden Center 118 Jettie Rae’s Oyster House 18, 18, 19, 28 Jimmy’s Automotive 80 Joey’s New York Bagels 32 Joey’s Pancake House 134 John Boyle 101 John C. Campbell Folk School 56 John McClung Roofing 82, 83 John Rose 78 Johnson Family Farm 118 John S. Paschall 104 Joseph Sindt 110 Josh March 41 J-RO’s Burgers and Subs 134

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INDEX J. Tyler Williams 104 Jude Stuecker 56 Juice Box Studio 53, 53 Juicy Lucy’s Burger Bar and Grill 20 Jump Off Rock 131 Jus’ Running 62 Justus Orchard 118 K

Karen Donatelli Cake Designs 35, 36 Kate & Troy 53 Katherine E. Fisher 78, 79 Kathleen Allison 94 Kathryn Crawford 57 Katie Button 36 Keith Black 102, 106 Keller Williams 79, 80, 115 Kevin Pasarilla 78 Kickback AVL 33, 34, 34 Kim Brophey 94 Kim Roney 98 Kim’s Oriental Food & Gifts 70 Kipper Schauer 55, 58, 101 Koreana 28 Korean House 28 L

Lake James 64 Lake Julian Park 89 Lake Junaluska 135 Lake Louise Park 124 Lake Lure 64 Lake Tomahawk Park 122 Lancaster Law Firm 77, 78 Laughing Seed Café 28, 30, 32, 33 Launch Trampoline Park 89, 90 Laurel OB/GYN 104 Laurel of Asheville, The 101 Lauren Keely Carlisle 104 Lauren Moody 55, 57 LaZoom 58, 97 Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. Sylva Taproom 136 LEAF 52, 55, 57, 122 Leah Krause 85 Leave it to Weaver 82, 122 Leeda “Lyric” Jones 53, 54 Leo’s House of Thirst 18 Lex Keklak 108, 112 Liberty Bicycles 74, 80 Liberty House Coffee and Café 36 Lil Meow Meow 55 Limones 26, 44 Little Bee Thai 26 Little Gym of Asheville, The 90 Little Jumbo 40, 42, 42, 44 Littlest Birds, The 91, 91 Liz Roseman 108, 109 Lobo Builders 82 Lobster Trap, The 28 Local 604 Bottle Shop 48 Local Barber & Tap, The 75, 85 L.O.F.T. 68, 74 Logan Pollard 36 Lollipops Limited 91

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Longest Yard Mulch & More, The 118 Looking Glass Creamery 36 Looking Glass Falls 64 Lookout Brewing Co. 121 Loretta’s Café 24 Louise’s Kitchen 121 Luella’s Bar-B-Que 20 Luke Roberts 106 Lulu’s on Main 136 M

Mackensy Lunsford 101 Mad Co. Brew House 125, 126 Madison Cawthorn 98 Madison County Courthouse 126 Madness Sushi, Burger & Bar, The 18, 19 Maggie’s Galley Seafood Restaurant 134 Main Street Nature Park 124 Majestic Nail Salon 85 Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe 67, 72 Mamacitas 16, 24 Mangum Pottery 57 MANNA FoodBank 36, 98 Man’s Ruin Tattoos & Piercings 85, 137 Mark A. Knollman 106, 109 Marks Family Dentistry 106, 107 Marley Carroll 55 Mast General Store 68, 130, 131, 134, 135 Matt & Molly Team, The 79, 80, 115 Mattress Man Superstores 72 Mayberry’s 132 MB Haynes 82 McFarlan Bakery 130 McGuire Wood & Bissette Law Firm 78 McKinney Insurance 78, 80, 81 Meadow at Highland Brewing, The 52 Meg Boerner 88 Mela Indian Restaurant 22, 28 Melissa Weiss Pottery 57 Mellow Mushroom 16, 18, 21 Melt Your Heart 34 Meredith Polansky 104, 111 Mermaid Parade and Festival 126 Merrimon Florist 72 Metro Wines 42, 43 Micah Haines 110 Michael Greenfield 110 Michael Hatch 56, 57 Michaels 72 Michael Weizman 104 Mills River Brewing Co. 131 Mills River Park 95 Mindful Mutz Training & Behavior Consulting 94 Mind Muscle Fitness 110 Minnie Jones Health Center/Western Carolina Community Health 106 Minx Boutique 66, 68 Miriam Salloum 110 Misha’s Alterations 85 Mission Health 108 Mission Hospital 106

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Mitch Fortune 58 Mitch’s Totally Rad Trivia 58 Mix 96.5 101 Miya Gallery 124 Modern Strangers 53, 54 Moe’s Original BBQ 20, 22 Moira Goree The Comedian 58 Momentum Gallery 56 Monte Vista Hotel 122 Montford Convenience 70 Montford Park Players 57 Montford Rooftop Bar, The 41 Montreat Trails & Park 122 Morgan’s Comics 72, 74 Mothlight, The 41 Motion Makers Bicycle Shop 74, 80 Mountain Area Pediatrics 91 Mountain BizWorks 115, 119 Mountain Deli 130 Mountain Heritage High School Cougars Football Team Regional Championship Victory 129 Mountain Madre Mexican Kitchen & Agave Bar 44 Mountain Pet Rescue 95 Mountain Play Lodge 89 MountainTrue 63 Mountain Xpress 101 Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair 129 Mount Mitchell State Park 129 Mr. K’s Used Books, Music & More 73, 73 M. Scott Peele 106 Mulch Lady, The/Riverside Stump Dump 118 Musician’s Workshop 55, 70, 74 Music on Main Weaverville 124 MW Studios 129 My Father’s Pizza & Pasta 121 N

Nantahala Outdoor Center 62 Native Kitchen + Social Pub 14 Natural Born Leaders 54 Nature’s Vitamins & Herbs 112 Navitat Canopy Adventures 62 NC Apple Festival 98, 131 Neo Burrito 24 Nest Realty Asheville 80 Never Blue 130 New Belgium Brewing 42, 45 Newbridge Tire Center 73, 74 New Morning Gallery 56 News 13 WLOS 101 New York Butcher Shoppe 34 Nine Mile 12, 13, 14, 16, 20, 28 Noble Cider 44, 45 North Asheville Tailgate Market 118 North Carolina Arboretum, The 64, 88, 89, 97, 98 North Carolina Stage Co. 57 Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. 78 Number 7 Arts 132 O

Octopus Garden Smoke Shop 74 Odditorium, The 40, 41, 44, 49, 52, 53, 97 MOUNTAIN XPRESS

Odd’s Cafe 48 O.Henry’s 41 Oklawaha Brewing Co. 131 Olde London Road English Pub 41 Old Europe Pastries 34 Old Henderson County Courthouse 131 Old World Levain Bakery 34 Omni Grove Park Inn 97, 98 OneClickFix Computer Repair 80 One Love Chiropractic 105, 106 Open Hearts Arts Center 57 Open Mic Comedy Freakshow at The Odditorium 58 Open Oven Brunch & Bakery 121 Oppenheimer & Co. 78 O.P. Taylor’s 91, 132, 132 Orange Peel, The 50, 52, 57 Orchard Coffee 134 Organic Mechanic, The 71, 80 Oriental Pavilion 28 Original Papa Nick’s, The 125 Oskar Blues Brewery 132 Our Family Doctor 104, 111 Over Easy Café 14 OWL 34 Oyster House Brewing Co. 28 P

Panacea Coffee Co. 134 Papa’s & Beer Authentic Mexican Family Restaurant 26 Papa’s & Beer Mexican Restaurant 26 Paper Mill Lounge and Theatre, The 136 Papertown Coffee 134 Pardee Hospital 106 Park at Flat Rock, The 131 Patton Avenue Pet Co. 3, 94 Paula Dawkins Fine Jewelry 57 Peggy Ratusz 53 Pelican’s Snoballs 32 Penland School of Craft 54, 56 Penland’s Furniture 70 Penland & Sons Department Store 126 Pennycup Coffee Co. 48 PetSmart 94 Pet Vet on Patton, The 94 PHYSIO Physical Therapy and Wellness 110 PIE.ZAA 20 Pig & Grits 128 Pinnacle Animal Hospital 94 Pinnacle Park 136 Pisgah Brewing Co. 52, 121, 122 Pisgah Inn 16 Pisgah National Forest 133 Pizza Mind 22 Planned Parenthood: Asheville Health Center 104 Plant 30, 31, 32, 36 Plēb Urban Winery 42 Pomodoros Greek and Italian Café 24 Posana 30 Postero 130 Prestige Subaru 61, 74 Princess Anne Hotel 98 Publix Super Market 68 Pulp 53 Pulp + Sprout Juice Bar and Vegan Cafe 49

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Queen Bee and the Honeylovers 54 Que Sera 121 Quick as a Wink Cleaners 82 R

Rabbit Rabbit 52 RAD 55 Radius Chiropractic 104, 106, 107 RAD Skatepark 64 Rainbow Community School 87, 88, 89 Range Urgent Care 106, 127 Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge 20, 40, 44 Reasonably Priced Babies 58 Reciprocity 68 Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas 28 Red House Studio and Gallery 122 Red Radish, The 36 Red Stag Grill 18 Reems Creek Nursery 116, 117, 118, 124 Regeneration Station, The 59, 70, 72 REI Co-op 63 RendezVous 14, 16, 22 Resonant Rogues, The 54 Reuter Family Branch YMCA 110 RevitaLife Massage & Wellness 110 Rezaz Restaurant 14 Rhubarb 30 Rising Appalachia 52, 53 River Arts District Studio Stroll 55 River Guerguerian 53 River Rats, The 53, 54 Rob and Beth Mangum 57 Robert Bennett 58 Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack 14, 20, 22, 28, 29 Roman’s Deli 16, 24 Ron Rash 58 Roots Hummus 36 Roots + Wings School of Art & Design 88, 91 Roses 129 Rosetta’s Kitchen 30, 36 Royce’s Tree Service 118 Ruff Life Dog Training Services 94, 95 Runner’s Mechanic, The 110 Ruth’s Chris Steak House 18 Ryan RnB Barber 54 S

Salon Dragonfly 85 Salon Zhenya 75, 85 Salsa’s 26 Salvage Station 41, 52 Sassafras on Sutton 122 Scandals Nightclub 4, 57 Scott Treadway 57 Screen Door 70, 72 Second Gear 63 Self-Help Credit Union 115 Sensibilities Day Spa 85 Serpent & the Rainbow Tattoo 85 Seven Sisters Craft Gallery 121, 122 Sew & Sew Custom Sewing & Alterations 85

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Shady Grove Flowers 72 Shalom Children’s Center 88 Shanti Elixirs 36, 49 Sharing House 133 Sheila Mraz Photography 57 Shoji Spa & Retreat 85 Short Street Cakes 91 Shut-in Ridge Run 62 Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. 45, 130, 131 Silverados 122 Silverball Subs 24 Silvermont Mansion 133 Simple Cafe & Juice Bar 49, 49 Skinny Dip Falls 64 Sky Top Orchard 118 Sly Grog Lounge 53 Smart Feller Tree Works 118, 119 Smoky Mountain Diner 127 Smoky Park Supper Club 16 Snap Dragon 128 Social Lounge 17 Social, The 41 Something Special Gift Shop 128, 129 Sona Merlin 80, 81 Sona Pharmacy + Clinic 108, 110, 112 Sourwood Festival 122 Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy 63, 119 Southern Highlands Craft Guild 56 Southern Porch 134 Sovereign Kava 49, 49 Sovereign Remedies 18, 40, 42 Spa at Omni Grove Park Inn, The 85 Spaceman Jones & The Motherships 54 Sparky’s Toys & Gifts 91 Spicer Greene Jewelers 68 Spring Creek Tavern 127 Square Root, The 132, 133 Stackhouse American Eatery & Pub 125 Star Diner 125, 125 State Employees Credit Union 115 Static Age Records 74 Steep Canyon Rangers 53, 54 Stephan Pruitt Photography 57 Stern Plastic Surgery 108 Stonebowl Korean Restaurant 28, 30 Stoney Knob Cafe 24, 123 Storck CPA, PC 78 Strada Italiano 17, 22 Sue Ford 88 Sugar Mountain Resort 63 Sunny Point Café 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 30, 32, 44 Sunrise Cafe, The 132 Sunset Terrace 16, 18 Sunshine Sammies 32 Sustainable Health Acupuncture 108, 109 Suwana’s Thai Orchid Restaurant 26 Swannanoa Cleaners 82 Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry 122 Sweet Monkey, The 125 Sweet Onion Restaurant, The 134

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Taco Billy 24 Taco Temple 24 Takeout Central AVL 34 Tammy Watford 101 Tastee Diner 20 Telco Community Credit Union 115 Terminix 82 Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance 57 Thai Pearl 18, 26 Thang Chu 84, 85 Thirsty Monk Brewery 40, 45 Three Graces Dairy 36 Timber Axe Throwing 130 Tim Gillespie 103, 106 Tim McMullan 94 Timothy Scanlan 106 Toe River Arts Gallery 129 Toe River Studio Tour 55, 129 Tommy’s Family Restaurant 123 Tops for Shoes 68 Totally Rad Trivia 58 Toubab Krewe 54 Town Hardware & General Store 121, 122 T.P. Howard’s Plumbing Co. 82, 83 Trader Joe’s 68, 70 Trailhead Restaurant & Bar, The 121, 121 Transylvania Christian Ministry 133 Transylvania County Courthouse 133 Trashy Vegan, The 30, 34 Trinity Pharms Hemp Co. 112 Triple Falls 64 Troy Crossley 53 TS Orthodontics 106 Tunnel Vision 106 Tupelo Honey 14, 28 Twisted Laurel 123 Two Men and a Truck 82 Tyson Furniture 70 U

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Vance Birthplace 124 Van Winkle Law Firm, The 78, 79 VaVaVooom Boudoir Boutique 74, 75 Veranda Cafe 121 Verizon 80 Village Art and Craft Fair 55 Village Wayside Bar and Grille 40 Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian 12, 14, 20, 22, 23, 41 Vintage Kava 49 Vivian 12, 22 Vortex Doughnuts 32 W

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Xpertech Car Care 59, 80

Ultimate Ice Cream 32 Umi Japanese Fine Dining 130 Urban Burrito 24 Urban Exhale Massage 110, 112 Urban Orchard Cider Co. 44, 45 US Cellular 80

Waffle House 20 Wagbar 92, 95, 124, 124

Waggers Dog Depot 94 Wagon Wheel, The 125 Wasabi Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar 26, 27 Weaverville Art Safari 55, 124 Wedge Brewing Co. 40, 44, 46, 47 Well-Bred Bakery & Café 5, 34, 123 West Asheville Tailgate Market 118 West End Bakery 34 West Family Funeral Services 108 West First Wood-Fired Pizza 130 West Village Market & Deli 70, 73 Westville Pub 20, 40 Whale :: A Craft Beer Collective, The 39, 40, 45 Whist 67, 74 White Duck Taco Shop 11, 12, 16, 20, 24 White Horse Black Mountain 122 White Moon 136, 136 White Squirrel Festival, The 133 Whit’s Frozen Custard 32 Whole Foods Market 68, 70 Wicked Weed Brewing 40, 42, 46, 47 Wild Ginger Pho Noodle Bar 14 Wild Wing Café 22, 41 Wiley Cash 58 Willow’s Dream 85 Windsor Boutique Hotel, The 98 Wink Salon 85 WLOS 101 WNCAP 98 WNC Birth Center 106 WNC Bridge Foundation Thrift Store & Estate Sales Asheville 72 WNC Chiropractic 106 WNC Farmers Market 118 WNC Nature Center 88, 89, 97 Wolf Ridge Ski Resort 63 Woolworth Walk 56 Wyvern’s Tale, The 74

Yancey County Humane Society 128, 129 Yellow Mug Coffee Lounge 123 YoLo Frozen Yogurt 32 Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band 54 Youngblood Bicycles 74 You Work I’ll Play Dog Daycare and Training 94 Yum Sushi Burrito and Poke 19 YZ Asian Market 70 Z

Zach Comer 110 Zambra 18 Zebulon Artisan Ales 123 Zen Ink 85 Zeno Lancaster 77, 78 Zen Sushi 26 Zen Tubing 62, 62 Zia Taqueria 14, 15, 16, 26, 44 Ziggy’s Bakery and Deli 32 Zuma Coffee 125, 126

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2021/2022

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