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Asheville’s Original Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar Early Bird Special! 4:30-6:30pm 7 Days a Week Dinner for 2

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Half the fun of eating out is reading the menu. It’s not just a catalog — it’s a story with an introduction (appetizers), character development (drinks and more appetizers), a plot (you get it by now) and an ending that goes great with coffee. Our Eats & Drinks guide bundles the edible lore of Asheville and Buncombe County (and places beyond) into pocket-sized pages that are both an atlas and an adventure. So call a friend, or make a new one, and take your place at the table. Which table? This guide will help you find it.

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Asheville Eats & Drinks is published annually by Mountain Xpress, P.O. Box 144, Asheville, NC 28802, (828) 251-1333. Visit us on the web at mountainx.com. We have taken great care to ensure the accuracy of information contained herein. However, restaurants do change their services. Please call ahead prior to patronizing these establishments. Copyright 2013 by Mountain Xpress. All rights reserved. No part of this publication — including listings and advertisements — may be reproduced without the expressed permission of Mountain Xpress. puBLISHER Jeff Fobes • AdVERTISIng MAnAgER Susan Hutchinson • EdITORS Rebecca Sulock, Jaye Bartell fOOd WRITER Emily Patrick • pHOTOS Max Cooper COnTRIBuTORS Thom O’Hearn • LAyOuT John Zara dESIgnERS Emily Busey, Carrie Lare, Nathanael Roney, John Zara • WEB MAnAgER Kyle Kirkpatrick dATABASE MAnAgER Stefan Colosimo dISTRIBuTIOn MAnAgER Jeff Tallman AdVERTISIng REpRESEnTATIVES Bryant Cooper, Jordan Foltz, Arenda Manning, Tim Navaille, Samantha Pope, Aiyanna Sezak-Blatt, Emily Terry, John Varner

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Media darling: food writers from all over the country write adoringly about Cúrate and its chef, katie Button.

If the following restaurants’ names seem familiar, you’ve probably read about them. Asheville’s eateries are on the itinerary of the national press.

Cúrate Bar de Tapas (p. 92) has been serving Spanish-style tapas downtown for just about three years, but it’s already garnered some impressive accolades. Chef Katie Button trained at elBulli in Roses, Spain, which, until it closed in 2011, was widely regarded as the best restaurant in the world. Since she’s been cooking in Asheville, Button has been nominated for two James Beard Foundation Awards. GQ named Cúrate one of the “12 Most Outstanding Restaurants of 2013” and praised its bocata de calamares (fried squid sandwich) and its cured pork loin from the black Ibérico pigs of Spain. To see the full array of Cúrate’s press mentions, head to the website. To write your own story, make a reservation for dinner. White Duck Taco Shop (p. 80) is likely the first restaurant most people see when they drive into town from the West, whether they know it or not. Its bright orange River Arts District building is a beacon for road-weary tacolovers, visible from the Capt. Jeff Bowen Bridge. Reporters from Southern Living were attracted to its glow, and nominated Asheville for the Tastiest Town in the South (based, in part, on White Duck’s mole-roasted duck confit tacos). Travel Channel reporter Samantha Brown dined on these tacos while vacationing in Asheville. Folks from Martha Stewart Living admired the same dish and also lusted after the banh mi-style tofu with daikon slaw and a ginger glaze. Chai Pani (p. 82) channels India’s vibrant street food culture into dishes that are fun and fresh. Do not leave Asheville without a heaping helping of okra fries (very different from fried okra, by the way), a bowl of fennel-flecked sambar and a freshly-folded tandoori fish wrap. A reporter from Fox News called the restaurant “the hit of the trip,” and New York Magazine proclaimed

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it a “star.” But the best testimonials come from enthusiastic diners. The restaurant collects their comments in a guest book and displays daily favorites on a sidewalk signboard. One family cheerfully wrote, “We’ve been here four times in five days! Help us! We are addicts!” Stop reading and make a reservation at The Admiral (p. 91). You’ll need one to eat at this dive bar-turned-experimental-dining extravaganza. The menu changes regularly, so expect the unexpected. Ivan Candido and his kitchen crew are culinary renegades, relying on hard work, instinct and talent more than schooling and technical knowledge. Lonely Planet describes the cuisine as “a clever highbrow-lowbrow mashup.” The New York Times declares it “one of Asheville’s hottest tables.” John T. Edge, writing for Garden & Gun, said he’s “plotting a return trip.”

Table (p. 93) is as fresh as the seasonal, local fare it prepares. The restaurant’s modern atmosphere and farm-to-table concept have caught the attention of Martha Stewart Living and Find. Eat. Drink (a national enewsletter). Food & Wine praised the restaurant’s “hyper-artisanal style” and its dishes that “taste like the Old South via Brooklyn.”

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Table for view: Horizons at the grove park Inn offers splendid views of downtown Asheville and the mountains beyond.

Asheville’s dining scene is soaring, earning frequent nods from publications such as Food & Wine, Southern Living, Lonely Planet, The New York Times and Martha Stewart Living. Practically every week, a new restaurant announces its opening. But the restaurant scene hasn’t always been so vibrant. When The Market Place (p. 81, 97) opened in 1979, there were only a handful of restaurants here. Even as new trends alight, Asheville’s longtime restaurants maintain a classic Asheville feel (with modern updates). The Market Place has become a national example for sustainable seafood and responsible sourcing. The majority of its ingredients come from farms within a 100-mile radius of Asheville. The menu features wallet-friendly small plates, as well as more-decadent entrees based on seasonal ingredients. With its sunny yellow color scheme, Salsa’s (p. 84), has brightened Pack Square since 1994. Expect inventive Mexican and Caribbean dishes in large portions with lots of flavors, colors and textures. You’ll find plenty of fresh, grilled vegetables and fruit alongside grilled and marinated meats. Some entrees arrive dramatically at the table in sizzling molcajete bowls. The wait for Salsa’s can be lengthy. While the food is worth the wait, you can also try one of chef/owner Hector Diaz’s other restaurants: Chorizo (p. 84) and Modesto (p. 83) are nearby and the casual, café-style Bomba (p. 74, 100), is right next door.

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Laughing Seed Café (p. 93) on Wall Street has been Asheville’s choice for vegetarian cuisine since 1991. The large dining room and spacious patio feel idyllic at any hour, and the menu includes familiar foods with global twists. Families, out-of-towners and locals know it as a go-to for creative, meat-free meals. If you’re on the hunt for meatier fare, try Jack of the Wood (p. 70, 97), which shares ownership with Laughing Seed. The gastropub pairs local brews with hearty dishes inspired by British and Irish pub food. Try the lamb burger with local Lusty Monk mustard or the rabbit ragout. At the Grove Park Inn, Horizons Dining Room (p. 93) has offered polished yet playful dinners for about two decades. The menu changes with the season, but always combines contemporary culinary flare with time-tested favorites. Every dish benefits from the atmosphere: The floor-to-ceiling windows provide an unparalleled view of Asheville’s skyline and the mountains beyond. For dessert (or a mid-afternoon snack), The Chocolate Fetish (p. 77) has been satisfying Asheville’s sweet teeth since 1986. Display cases brim with truffles, rounds and chocolate bars. The store features a small-scale chocolate factory where you can watch the delicacies come together, I Love Lucy-style. Hungry for more? Magnolia’s Raw Bar & Grille (p. 97) has served Asheville surf-and-turf on its expansive patio since 1988. Nearby, Vincenzo’s Ristorante & Bistro (p. 83, 98), which opened in 1990, features a wide array of northern Italian-style dishes in a classic and cozy upstairs dining room. The downstairs piano bar is a charming throwback to the low-lit speakeasies of Thomas Wolfe’s time (his house is right down the street).

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Elegant updates: Red beans-and-rice stuffed quail is just one of The junction’s Southern specialties.

Southern food is less about any particular ingredient and more about a frame of mind. History, resourcefulness and flavor come together to create dishes that stick to your ribs and put a smile on your face. Chefs from many different Southern regions have brought their fare to Asheville, so you can find low-country, Appalachian, Southern plains and Cajun classics all in one town. Nestled among studios in the River Arts District, The Junction (p. 91) takes inspiration from its neighbors and focuses on the art of Southern cuisine, offering upscale comfort food in a stylish yet cozy dining room. Start with a craft cocktail, move on to a salad of pickled beets and for the main course, look forward to sweet-tea-brined fried chicken and seasonal accompaniments. On Saturdays and Sundays, stop in for brunch — Southern classics like biscuits and gravy get elegant updates.

Tupelo Honey Café (p. 91) is one of Asheville’s fastest growing brands; the restaurant recently added locations in Greenville, S.C., and Johnson City, Knoxville and Chattanooga in Tennessee. Its regional popularity is a testament to its accessible menu. Breakfast is served all day, so carb up with sweet potato pancakes whenever you’re craving them. For lunch or dinner, go light with a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup, or if you’re more hungry, tuck into the root beer- and molasses-glazed pork tenderloin. For a quick lunch on the go, visit The Lowdown (p. 80) food truck at The Lot on Coxe Avenue where the mobile vendors gather. The menu focuses on hearty sandwiches that are easy on your wallet. Try the BBQ Sammie, which is topped with pickled okra and red cabbage slaw. For dinner, The Lowdown often sets up at The Bywater (p. 96). Check the truck’s Twitter, @ thelowdowntruck, or Facebook page for updates on its daily locations.

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To get your Southern food fix with the locals, head to HomeGrown (p. 79). It’s like eating a meal at your childhood best friend’s house. At breakfast, try the corned beef hash, huevos rancheros or veggie frittata, and add a side of cheesy grits. Later in the day, the fried chicken sandwich is the hands-down winner, topped with pickled onions and a horseradish honey mustard. Save room for desserts like banana pudding, or an ice cream sandwich made with chocolate chip cookies.

Seven Sows Bourbon and Larder (p. 91) is the brick-and-mortar offshoot of the Blind Pig Supper Club, a monthly dinner event that sells out almost as soon as tickets are released. Seven Sows serves a strong lineup of Appalachian foods, so if you’ve never tried giblet and egg gravy, corn pone, pig-head meatloaf or goat, check it out. If you’re in the mood for something more familiar, fried chicken, trout and pork chops are also on the menu. Try The Blackbird (p. 91) for a Southern meal in a modern, urban environment. The menu includes a bounty of local ingredients, and features comfort foods such as pot pies, as well as low-country favorites and steaks accompanied by Southern sides. One of the owners is a pastry chef, so plan to eat dessert. The coconut cake has been known to invoke sighs of satisfaction.

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Spinning a new wheel: Chef Reza Setayesh brings flavors from Europe, north Africa and the Middle East to Biltmore Village. You can’t reinvent the wheel, but you can spin it in a new way. Looking for a dish that tastes novel? These chefs aren’t limited by geography. The plates they create represent concepts of their own making. At Limones (p. 84), the food benefits from an intertwining of cultures. Chef Hugo Ramirez trained in French techniques and California cuisine, but his passion is for the food he grew up with in Mexico City. The menu includes traditional dishes like tamales, updated with creativity and flare. Empanadas come stuffed with salmon and mascarpone cheese, and N.C. swordfish is crowned with pineapple and green onion pico and Mirin chili sauce. For a more casual twist on Mexican food, seek out El Kimchi (p. 80) food truck and its Korean food in Mexican-style packaging. Try the bulgogi beef in a taco, torta, burrito or quesadilla, or go with the traditional bibimbap. The house-made (or rather, truck-made) kimchi is a spicy mix of pickled vegetables that transcends condiment, and tastes as good mixed with rice as it does by the spoonful. El Kimchi often sets up for lunch at The Lot on Coxe Avenue, and at the Wedge Brewery (p. 100). Find its location on Facebook or Twitter at @El_Kimchi. Chef Reza Setayesh grew up traveling with his father and sampling foods from all over Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. At Rezaz (p. 92), his Biltmore Village restaurant, he combines the flavors he learned abroad with local ingredients. The dishes that result are exciting and accessible. Crab cakes get dressed up with the addition of scallops and a salad of fried pita and greens. N.C. beef brisket receives a familiar horseradish sauce, only reinterpreted with accompanying oxtail mozzarella arancini (Italian fried-rice balls). Asheville has plenty of vegetarian offerings, but for really inspired meatand dairy-free cuisine, try Plant (p. 93). There’s no political baggage attached to the menu. The restaurant doesn’t regard veganism as a lifestyle so much as a unique approach to food. It’s a spirited showcase of the best that plants have to offer, proving that vegan food can be an indulgence. There’s a delectably rich mixed-mushroom grill that goads its meaty counterpart.

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Move ‘em out: Mamacita’s gets you in and out quickly, in case you have important things to do. The human appetite is kind of like having a wound-up alarm clock in your stomach. The longer you go between meals, the closer you get to the unnerving hunger-induced blare. Fortunately, Asheville has plenty of quick, counterservice options to reset your clock — or at least hit snooze until dinner time.

City Bakery (p. 72) is Asheville’s go-to source for carbohydrates. In the 2012 Best of WNC poll, Xpress readers declared it local champion of sweet and savory baked goods, as well as bread. At its three locations, a well-stocked pastry case offers cookies, cakes, biscuits and rolls for quick snacks. The menu features sandwiches, paninis made with house-baked bread and salads focused on fresh ingredients. For a pickup breakfast any time of day, head to The Green Sage Coffeehouse & Café (p. 68). Gluten-free options abound, even in the pancake

and bagel selection. Sides include sweet potato home fries and sauteed kale, so you’ll be sure to get your veggies for the day. For lunch, salads and rice bowls maintain the focus on vegetables, but there’s also plenty in the way of sandwiches and burgers. Wash it all down with fresh-squeezed juice, an all-fruit smoothie or a yerba mate latte. The West End Bakery (p. 75) cinnamon roll should signify world peace or perfect unity or some other lofty ideal, such is the greatness of its size and symmetry and golden color. It’s not too heavy or too sweet, but it’s just rich enough to taste like sunshine and honey, and sized for sharing. West End’s sandwiches soar to similar heights; the bread is thick, and the fillings are fresh and creative. For a grown-up California-style burrito, head to Mamacita’s (p. 85). Like other burrito joints, there’s a hot bar from which you choose your fillings, but this particular bar holds tons of extra options, most of them house-made. The standard pulled pork and rice are there, but there’s also sweet potato mash, kale and quinoa. Plus, this joint has specials, and they’re brilliant. If you’re there on a lucky day, get the papusas.

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out and about: The Southern kitchen and Bar has a bustling patio that’s great for people-watching on Lexington Avenue.

Asheville benefits from pleasant weather throughout the four seasons, so even in the throes of winter, there’s some chance a 65-degree day could send you searching for a great place to sit outside. Downtown, many restaurants offer sidewalk seating, but a wide patio requires creative planning to accommodate passersby and the diners who love to watch them pass. The Social, W xyz Bar and Sky Bar (p. 79, 98, 101) resolve this dilemma by going up — on the roof, specifically. While they’re mostly cocktail bars, all three serve light bites. Grab a slice at Mellow Mushroom’s (p. 88) spacious and much-lauded patio, or share a pie and a pitcher with friends while you people-watch. For a prime view of Pack Square, have a seat at The Noodle Shop (p. 77) or Posana Café (p. 70, 100). For a burger and a brew in a beer garden, head down Biltmore to Wicked Weed (p. 81, 100). To catch some moonlight, visit The Southern Kitchen and Bar (p. 81, 97). It’s a great place for a Sunday afternoon bloody mary, as well. Looking for live entertainment with your al-fresco feast? Head to Crêperie Bouchon (p. 80) where the light fare is often accompanied by acoustic music. For something more filling, the Crêperie’s parent restaurant, Bouchon Bistro (p. 80) offers outside seating within earshot of the music. Beyond downtown, outside space is easier to find, but not all patios are equal. Get a burger and fries or a gyro at The Universal Joint (p. 72, 98), and enjoy the bustle of Haywood Road, West Asheville’s main thoroughfare.

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Turning (out) Japanese: Wasabi bustles and hums most nights of the week, creating some of WnC’s favorite sushi.

Mela’s (p. 83) lunch buffet is a trove of Indian eats at an affordable price. It hosts a rotating selection of soups, curries and tandoori specialties, plus unlimited naan from the tandoor oven. At dinner, the place takes on a posh, urban feel. It couples a modern, relaxed atmosphere with rich, traditional flavors. Watch the sushi chefs at Wasabi (p. 84) do their thing. They seem totally focused on their work, but suddenly, they’ll look up at you with a grin and pass you a little dish of something special, your reward for paying attention to their craft. Wasabi offers sushi-roll favorites and an expansive menu of Japanese entrees, including hibachi, in a friendly atmosphere.

Heiwa Shokudo (p. 83) specializes in Japanese dishes with Asheville twists. The menu boasts both traditional sushi rolls and “chef ’s creations,” such as the sweetie pie roll: sweet potato tempura and almond butter rolled in rice and topped with avocado. The entree lineup features brimming bowls of noodle soup and an array of rice dishes. For Vietnamese eats in downtown Asheville, seek out Pho Ya Belly (p. 80) food truck, which offers a concise, well-executed menu of spring rolls, pho and banh mi sandwiches. Look for Pho Ya Belly at The Lot on Coxe Avenue, where the food trucks gather. For its daily location, visit phoyabelly.com Why has Korean food taken so long to gain widespread popularity? This question could be the greatest mystery of our age. Luckily, in Asheville, there’s no need for wonder or exasperation: Stonebowl Korean (p. 87) offers the full Korean dining experience with sizzling hot bowls of crispy rice, pickled vegetables and marinated meats.

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Executive ‘cue: you’ll have to wait for 12 Bones, but president Obama doesn’t. don’t worry, the line moves quickly.

He eats here: the big man, the head honcho, the commander in chief, POTUS. Or at least he has. And it can be expected that he will again, even if his campaign days are over. (During his last visit shortly after re-election, he alluded to a possible Appalachian retirement.) Here’s where to eat like he ate. Tucked away in the River Arts District, 12 Bones Smokehouse (p. 72) is an unassuming venue, but locals and tourists alike can smell the smoky meats, piquant sauces and classic sides from far, far away. POTUS has felt the call of the ‘cue three times: After a 2008 campaign speech, he ate lunch at the smokehouse and was so impressed that he decided to bring the first lady back for more. On their 2010 visit, the first couple feasted on ribs, collard greens, baked beans, mac and cheese and cornbread. When he returned for a speech in 2013, he dispatched a Secret Service agent for take-out. On the same 2010 vacation, the Obamas had dinner at Corner Kitchen (p. 91), a casually elegant spot in Biltmore Village. The century-old historic house made a cozy setting for the first couple’s corn-and-crab chowder and mahi-mahi. If you want to sit where the president sat, make a reservation for his table. It bears a special plaque and, perhaps, some of his executive prowess.

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Where West Ashevilleans go for burgers: Burgermeister’s lets you dress up the traditional in a variety of creative ways.

Everybody needs a casual spot to relax over familiar fare — somewhere in the neighborhood. No need to dress up; arrive as you are at these friendly spots.

Burgermeister’s (p. 66, 96) puts greatness on a bun. Both vegetarians and meat-lovers appreciate the burgers’ creative contents. Patties come in ground beef or turkey, grilled chicken or house-made veggie, and the toppings go way beyond lettuce and tomato; add sauerkraut, banana peppers, fried onions or even a hot dog. With its commitment to the environment, Neo Burrito (p. 85) looks after the neighborhood it feeds. The additions of rainwater recycling and an urban garden make the Biltmore Park location a charismatic and inviting place to eat. The California-style burritos are loaded with flavor, and lighter options such as salads, chili and tacos are equally satisfying. With locations in north Asheville and Arden, locals know to go to Marco’s Pizzeria (p. 88) when they crave New York-style pies. Choose from a wide

variety of toppings: classic pepperoni, black olives or sausage, or add asparagus, capers or prosciutto. The eggplant is a must, even for those suspicious of the purple vegetable.

Once a pub develops a following, it becomes immovable. Such was the case with the Thirsty Monk (p. 89, 98, 100). When the owners planned to move the Gerber Village location to Biltmore Park, the regulars protested, and the pub remained. It features 20 draft beers, most of which are American craft brews and U.K. classics, and a menu designed with beer drinking in mind. A family meal doesn’t always mean you have to cook it at home. At Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian (p. 83), classic Italian recipes come in family-

ready portions. Choose from more than a dozen hearty dishes, including eggplant parmigiana, spaghetti with meatballs and rigatoni with chicken and broccoli. Passing the platter around the table, you’ll feel right at home.

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Cocoa love: julie Stehling of Early girl Eatery has a penchant for the french Broad Chocolate Lounge. Experience Asheville food through the people who know it best: the restaurant owners. Xpress asked four proprietors of some of Asheville’s most beloved establishments to guide us through their ultimate night out. Julie Stehling knows how to serve the whole family. Not only do she and husband, John, have two young boys; they also own Early Girl Eatery (p. 91), known for its classic Southern specialties (particularly, breakfast) and its family friendly atmosphere. Here are Julie’s food and drink picks: “Ultimate Ice Cream (p. 76) is a favorite spot. Often, we hike the river trail at Warren Wilson, me and my kids. They’re set up for chocolate-chip cookie dough shakes, which are my kids’ favorite. “When we head downtown, Limones (p. 84) is always on our list, whether it’s just me and John, or my 8-year-old, who loves Limones as well. If we get together for a sit-down meal, Limones is always there. The jalapeño martini is one drink that’s great, even if you’re hanging out with your kids. It’s delicious and strong enough to hold you through the night without needing more than one. “All the performance artists who are out are always a big part of any night downtown. The kids roam around Pritchard Park chasing pigeons. There’s always something going on. “French Broad Chocolate Lounge (p. 77) is always a great place for kids. For me, it’s the liquid chocolate, the chai spice one, and the boys just like brownies. “I like to have a drink at The Southern (p. 81, 97) on the patio. The Southern is a place where I like to watch people go by, and the drinks are good. The other one I would add to that is [The Social], being on the rooftop. There’s so much that goes on in Asheville. It’s a place where you can watch that with a good drink in your hand.”

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Ben Mixson and Laura Reuss sling tacos with global twists in the River Arts District at White Duck Taco Shop (p. 80). In spring of 2013, they opened Pizza Pura (p. 88) just down the street, where they serve Neapolitan-style pizzas from a wood-fire oven called Mt. Vesuvius. When they’re not working at one of their restaurants, here’s where they hang out. Ben: “I don’t want to think when I go out to eat after I’ve had a long week. I want to go somewhere where I can ask, say Jacob [Sessoms] at Table (p. 93), ‘What’s good?’ and he’ll say, and I’ll get that.” Laura: “I just want to go have a good time and no stress. We like to hit Table. Sometimes we go to The Lobster Trap (p. 90, 97). Sometimes we go to Cúrate (p. 92). We just want to go have fun, have a few drinks and enjoy ourselves. And we want really good food. We go to a lot of local, downtown establishments.” Ben: “A lot of times, we’ll just go home and grill, drink wine. The Chop Shop (p. 81) on Charlotte Street, we’ll go there and load up on whatever Josh [Wright] says is good.” Laura: “Buy a couple of bottles of red wine, and it’s on. Ben smokes cigars, and we hang out outside on the hammock and grill out.” Ben: “Lately, I’ve been going to The Junction (p. 91). It’s right next door to Pizza Pura. I love going over there and getting a large Campari and soda and just relaxing.” With business partner Kevin Westmoreland, Joe Scully owns Corner Kitchen (p. 91) in Biltmore Village and Chestnut (p. 68) downtown. He’s a

classy yet down-to-earth guy, equally happy serving food to President Obama and Joe the Plumber (he’s done both). When he hits the town with his lovely lady, here’s where he goes. “We do a lot of going to several different places and having appetizers. We generally stick to downtown, so we would start at Limones, and then we go over to Cúrate. It’s sort of the next step because they have really nice, small things that you can grab a bite and keep moving. “The food is surprisingly good at The LAB (p. 81, 100). They have an amazingly good cheese plate with a lot of local stuff, and they use local honey, and it’s very simple, but it’s very good. You can have beer there, but you can also have mixed drinks. “Almost every time we go out, with or without kids, we always finish up at French Broad Chocolate Lounge. That’s the hit parade. It’s our own kind of crawl. “For a bar program, MG Road (p. 83) is one of the places where they have a bar program that’s formidable, that’s extremely good. So if we want drinks, we might start out at MG Road. “To me, the moveable feast is the way to go.”

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Refined and fun: Storm Rhum Bar offers an atmosphere both cozy and cosmopolitan — and a menu worth talking about. There’s no telling when and where a romance will start. For some, tacos or barbecue pique mutual affection just as much as oysters or chocolate fondue. If you’re looking for a classic approach to a date night, look no further.

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There’s that scene in Lady and the Tramp where the two dogs smooch after slurping a common spaghetti noodle. That’s basically what happens at Zambra (p.92), except there are beautiful people instead of dogs and creative small plates for sharing instead of plain old pasta. It seems there’s a fundamental element of romance in sharing a dish. Add a great wine selection, low lighting, cozy seating and a luxurious dining room, and you’ll be — actually, we don’t want to know what you’ll be doing.

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French cuisine has that je ne sais quoi (we really don’t know) that leads to love. At Bouchon Bistro (p. 80), the candlelight, the French music and the wine set the mood. The classic bistro-style escargots, braised marrow bones, steamed mussels, beef Bourguignon and other comfort foods are sure to warm your belly and your heart. If you’re looking for conversation-starting foods, check out Storm Rhum Bar and Bistro (p.70, 101). Since 2011, the menu has evolved into an array of

on-point Southern-inspired cuisine with artisan ingredients. Ooh and ah over the Sea Island red peas or discuss the merits of Anson Mills grits. If you’ve stayed up post-dinner, Storm serves a late-night menu of refined and fun fare.

If you’re planning on staying up really late, have dinner and get a room. The Red Stag Grill (p. 92, 101) at the Grand Bohemian Hotel offers deca-

dent dining in a rustic, hunting lodge-style atmosphere. But if you don’t want to eat in the dining room, you can order truffle-glazed Chilean sea bass, marscapone cream cheese cake and a glass (or two) of Veuve Clicquot to your room. If you’re not private types, head out to Posana Café (p. 70, 100) on Pack Square, where you can see and be seen (by each other, of course) in an elegant and bright dining area, flanked by large windows looking out on one of Asheville’s most vibrant squares. The menu combines local fare with specially sourced ingredients, and every dish is gluten-free. If it’s really amoré, check out Strada (p. 83) for classic Italian food that complements your flame. There’s a dish to satisfy every palate, from pizza to pasta to sautéed fare. Don’t worry if you’re a picky eater. Something at Strada will certainly please you, and your date will marvel at your cultivation — sophisticated, yet approachable. Fresh breads and quality wine complete the Continental dining experience.

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Irie ites: Chef Aaron Thomas has made nine Mile into a sunny spot, no matter what the weather. Some restaurants make a world within their walls. Step through the door, and you’re transported to a familiar place where the world is right and the smells are heavenly. Asheville boasts many restaurants where the mood makes you smile. Every evening, Nine Mile (p.79) throws a golden light out into the historic Montford neighborhood. The alluring smell of garlic drifts up the block, and if the street is quiet, reggae tunes drift on the breeze. The restaurant serves an idiosyncratic lineup of Caribbean pasta and rice dishes. It’s the kind of place where you should always order the special, and where something special is bound to happen. Something smells good at Loretta’s (p. 90). It’s not a particular smell; rather, it’s a general ambiance of toasting bread, steaming soup, hot coffee and love of simple, nourishing foods. Most everything is made from scratch, including the thick-cut breads. The pimento cheese is some of the best in Asheville, and the lemon bars taste like brightness itself. The open kitchen, small dining room, friendly staff and weekly specials make for the kind of place you could eat lunch every day. There’s no geographic reason for the name of Sunny Point Café (p. 79). Rather, its name denotes the bright spot the place inevitably brings to your day, whether you’re there for its nationally renowned (and more important, locally renowned) huevos rancheros, its breakfast (served all day) or its meatloaf dinner (just like mama’s). Come hungry, but not impatient: Most times before 2:30 p.m., there’s quite a wait.

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A visit to Over Easy Café (p. 79) feels like a swing in a hammock. It’s light and airy, and the breakfast is nourishing but not gut-busting. Dishes have thoughtful touches, like the French toast, which is topped with lavendervanilla yogurt. The smoothies and fresh-squeezed juices actually are designed to make you feel happy and healthy. Be sure to get there before the day gets away, because here it’s breakfast and lunch only. Meet Suzy Phillips, the owner of Gypsy Queen Cuisine (p. 80) food truck. She will not let you leave her line until she’s seen you smile, and her falafel and chicken shawarma are grin-inducing. The Lebanese street food is alive with the flavors of pickled turnips, mint and tahini, and it will turn the corners of your mouth right up.

Laurey’s (p. 76, 89) has embraced Asheville for more than two decades. That commitment to feeding the city right has earned it beloved status. The wide, sunny dining room provides a place to breathe deep and relax. Pick something out from the fresh-made deli case. Most every dish is brightly colored and brimming with fresh vegetables and herbs. Or get something to save for later: Grab-and-go portions make Laurey’s easy to take out and eat.

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Best in the west: Owner Mai Medvedev shows off some of what umi offers — some of WnC’s best sushi, in Hendersonville. Many of Asheville’s natural attractions aren’t actually in Asheville. When you venture out of the city for hikes, canoe trips, scenic drives and adventure in general, take the opportunity to explore Western North Carolina’s smaller towns. Here’s a journey around the points of the compass. After a waterfall walk in DuPont State Forest, south of Asheville, check out another kind of water feature in Hendersonville: sushi at Umi (p. 104) Japanese restaurant. The fish selection and the rolls are traditional, but everything tastes fresh, firm and well put together. Here and there, additions of mango, banana and jalapeño add a clever twist to familiar rolls. On the other side of Hendersonville’s quaint downtown, West First Wood-Fired Pizza (p. 104) serves artisan pizzas with crisp crusts and fresh

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Enjoy dinner at One Love Jamaican Restaurant (p. 105) near Lake Junaluska. It’s an unusual location for really solid international comfort food, but it’s worth the trip. Make plans for banana cornbread, jerk chicken and oxtail stew. In Waynesville, The Sweet Onion (p. 105) serves classic pan-Southern and low-country fare in a modern setting. The menu focuses on down-home selections in genteel stylings, including blackened catfish with mashed sweet potatoes and fried okra. Down the road in Sylva, Soul Infusion Teahouse and Bistro (p. 105) offers dozens of varieties of tea by the cup, pot and pound. The light fare focuses on healthy, artisan ingredients with items that please both vegetarians and meateaters. Just north of Asheville in Weaverville, Stoney Knob Café (p. 85) serves, in the words of its motto, cuisine from near and far. The menu hosts a mash-up of global flavors executed with flair, offering both Greek lamb shank and Thai tilapia in a way that’s endearing (and delicious), not confusing.

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For breakfast or dessert, visit Well-Bred Bakery and Café (p. 72) in Weaverville’s historic downtown. It’s a celebrated neighborhood institution that serves melt-in-your-mouth quiche, classic cookies and decadent cakes and desserts. Even farther north, Knife & Fork in Spruce Pine (p. 105) takes farmto-table cuisine seriously. Many of the ingredients come from within walking distance of the restaurant. In Hot Springs, start your day on the Appalachian Trail. The Smoky Mountain Diner (p. 104) sits right on the Georgia-to-Maine trek, offering

hearty food for the hungry hiker. Grab breakfast or a burger and listen to the foot-travelers’ tales. For a more polished atmosphere, try Iron Horse Station (p. 104), which serves accessible entrees and sandwiches to visitors who seek the town’s therapeutic waters. To the east, Swannanoa’s Native Kitchen and Social Pub (p. 97) is a trendy, urban hangout in a small-town setting. The menu pulls from Southern and soul-food influences, but it also channels Asheville’s affection for fresh, local ingredients and vegetarian fare. The bar serves beer, wine and sake cocktails, and live music and trivia happen regularly. In Black Mountain, look no further than The Morning Glory Café (p. 70) for three squares of updated classics. Add an array of fresh fruit to your pancakes; choose from a burger or a banh mi at lunch; try tandoori-spiced lamb or beef tenderloin at dinner. For a nearby cup of coffee, Dynamite Roasting Co. (p. 78) hosts a neighborhood coffee bar in the building where its operations began. The small roaster is on display, and sometimes, you can catch it in action. Hang out on the porch with a cup and a cookie from east Asheville’s Filo Pastries (p. 72).

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Eclairly the best: Old Europe’s eclairs have made a name for themselves, and they’re two-for-one on Wednesdays. Have fun. Indulge. Eat dessert. Asheville has plenty of sweet spots. Consider them the cherry on top.

Old Europe (p. 78) combines Asheville’s Continental charms into a dessert experience that would be first-rate in any country. The pastry case is filled with classic eclairs and linzers, as well as every kind of cake you might crave: cheesecake, mousse cake, tortes, chocolate layer varieties and more. The selections are made fresh daily, so you can choose a new favorite with every visit. The French Broad Chocolate Lounge (p. 77) has a fairy-tale quality about it. It’s almost too whimsical to feel real. If you can imagine a flavor, it’s probably there in a truffle. But truffles are just a small part of the rich experience. Chocolate cakes with different levels of sweetness line the tops of the cases. A battalion of custards, mousses and other treats wait to be dispatched to eager diners. Chocolate comes in cups, too: traditional cocoa, cold sipping chocolate, vegan drinks and Aztec-inspired sippers await. For pastries that double as eye candy, visit Donatelli Cake Designs (p. 72). These pastries benefit from classic, French culinary stylings. Eat them in the shop or give them as gifts. Their surfaces are glossy with sugar, bedecked with precisely cut fruit, drizzled with chocolate, swirled with cream and flecked with nuts. They’re swoon-worthy at first sight, so just imagine how they must taste. Now to color outside the lines a bit: Most people wouldn’t peg Isis Restaurant and Music Hall (p. 93, 96) as a dessert destination. The venue hosts

exceptional jazz, bluegrass, folk and, occasionally, something funkier. It also offers dinner service and a late-night menu. For these reasons, you should go to Isis, but if that’s not enough, go for dessert. Each little bowl of what can only be described as joy has its own style. They’re soulful, intriguing and a little daring. Try the black-bottom butterscotch pot de crème with cinnamon churros.

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Screamin’ good: don’t leave town without trying both our local ice-cream spots. How could you argue with that advice? Most people don’t need to be convinced of the merits of the frozen delight that is ice cream. But resist the Breyers and head for a cold scoop that has charm and authenticity. Asheville has two beloved ice cream makers, with stores all over town and distribution to many markets, restaurants and grocery stores. A delightful scoop is never far away. At The Hop’s (p. 75) Merrimon Avenue or Haywood Road locations, enjoy a sundae or a cone with live music. The shop often hosts kid-friendly entertainment, and while the kids watch the show with a cup of mint chocolate chip, parents can enjoy grown-up flavors like bourbon chipotle porter and sweet beet. If you don’t do dairy, you can still enjoy ice cream. The Hop has plenty of sorbets and vegan ice cream in equally intriguing flavors.

Ultimate Ice Cream (p. 76) boasts equally enticing flavors. Most days, they’re scooping between 27 and 35 varieties of rich, high butter-fat ice cream. Choose from chocolate-raspberry truffle, goat cheese and bing cherry, maple walnut and banana pudding, to name just a few. The ever-changing chalkboard that displays the flavors also features sorbet, soy ice cream and gelato.

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The fab five and beyond: Want a delicious memory? Take home a locally made product, and bring back some for your friends. If you’re an out-of-towner, we have plenty of ways to take home a piece of the local food scene. Here are a few of Asheville’s fine artisan food products. Watch for the gem-like jars from Imladris Farm, a seventh-generation family enterprise located just southeast of Asheville. The farm makes blackberry, blueberry and raspberry jams and apple butter. Many of our finest breakfast spots know that Imladris is the jelly on their biscuits — literally. Ever eat something so good it makes you feel frozen for a moment? That’s the effect of UliMana raw chocolate truffles. Each bite is an intense experience, and because the truffles are naturally sweetened with agave or palm syrup, they’re relatively guilt-free. If you’re in the habit of accidentally-on-purpose eating a whole box of crackers, pick up a box of the Roots & Branches variety. Share them with a friend or two, because you won’t be able to resist eating one after another of the dainty, olive oil and wheat flour wafers. They come in different varieties, delicately spiced with herbs, and pair well with local goat cheese. Make apple slices, ice cream or even a spoon sing with a jar of Carmelita from Looking Glass Creamery. It’s the grown-up cousin of caramel

sauce, made from goat’s milk for a grounded, earthy depth of flavor. A couple of spoonfuls will send you. Explore the wilder side of Asheville food with Lusty Monk mustard. It’s coarse-ground and punchy, great for elevating sandwiches and salad dressings. For even more burn, try a jar of salsa from Smoking J’s Fiery Foods. The farm grows some of the hottest peppers in the world. The Roasted Ghost Salsa contains a tiny bit of Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper. A few bites will bring some moisture to your brow, but how could that be bad?

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unleashed: Battery park Book Exchange’s motto welcomes dogs and “well-behaved owners.” Asheville’s a town of folks who love their canine companions and don’t want to leave them at home. Morning coffee or evening drinks are better with Spot around. Here’s how to spend a full day with your four-legged friend by your side. For coffee, head to Edna's of Asheville (p. 78). The north Asheville café is named for the owners’ beloved pug. Relax on the patio, and enjoy the doggie portraits that bedeck the dining room's walls. At lunch, rollick on the large, covered porch of Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company’s (p. 87, 99) downtown location. Hula hoop together. Play the Giant Connect Four game. Toss some cornhole. Be sure to enjoy a slice and a Shiva IPA while you’re at it.

For an afternoon read, ramble over to Battery Park Book Exchange (p. 101) in the Grove Arcade. Your dog can relax on the plush carpet while you repose in a button-leather chair with a glass of Champagne in hand. Later in the day, get social at Altamont Brewing Company (p. 99) in West Asheville. Spot will enjoy hobnobbing, too. He's sure to find friends of his species while you enjoy a craft brew. M o u N TA I N X p R E S S

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Like a backyard should be: The Bywater, set on the french Broad River, is great fun in summer (and winter offers bonfires). Some bars feel born out of the ground they occupy, as if the town and the land came together and declared, “Here is a great place to drink.” What results is an experience far greater than the contents of a glass.

The Bywater (p. 96) combines the fun of a backyard with the relaxed social scene of a riverside speakeasy. It’s bounded by the French Broad, which provides amusement in and of itself. Arrive at the Bywater by kayak if you like — the bar’s crafty owners fashioned a landing area just for that. Grab a beer from one of the 18 taps, and head back to your boat, or sit at a picnic table and watch the water flow. The Bywater is at once spirited and Recommended on TripAdvisor

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wholesome. In the early evening, parents bring their kids to play. You can bring your own picnic and cook out on one of the grills. Play board games, toss cornhole or horseshoes and, later in the night, dance to live music. Have you ever seen those pictures of Brazilian beach clubs where beautiful people scatter about the frame in all modes of celebration and relaxation? If Asheville has an equivalent, it’s Wedge Brewing Company (p. 100), although there’s more plaid there than in the tropics. Walk down on a warm evening, and feel as though you’ve discovered an impromptu party. A hodgepodge of chairs and picnic tables cover the old railway yard, and people cluster randomly or sit on the ground. Kids and dogs play while their stewards sip beers as trains rumble past. The coveted craft brews on tap are available almost exclusively at The Wedge, where the popular Iron Rail IPA earns its own express window. When the evening calls for wine, Santé Wine Bar & Taproom (p. 101) sets you up in quirky, cosmopolitan quarters. It’s chic and welcoming. Wine enthusiasts will find a well-curated selection of bottles, while novices will feel equally comfortable. That’s because most people experience a learning curve at Santé, since many of the wines come from kegs. The bartenders are used to answering questions, and they’ll teach you something new without coming across as preachy. Why wine on tap? It cuts down on the waste and cost involved in bottling, and it protects the wine from premature contact with oxygen. In true Asheville style, it’s fresh and green. After wandering The Biltmore Estate, head over to the farm and Antler Village. Meet the animals, and then observe your newfound farmyard friends from the vantage point of Cedric’s Tavern (p. 68, 96). It’s the newest restaurant on the Estate, and it channels Asheville’s enthusiasm for pub-grub and craft beer. Sip a Cedric’s Brown Ale and munch on a basket of English-style fish and chips. If you’ve been to one of the aforementioned places, you may have lingered awhile — Asheville’s bars tend to keep people for more than one drink. What you need now is a bloody mary. And the smooth grooves of yacht rock. That’s where The Southern Kitchen & Bar (p. 81, 97) comes in. Its house bloody mary is brunch in a glass (although if you’re looking for an actual meal, they’ve got that, too). The Southern’s mix is spicy and savory, accented with a meat-and-cheese stuffed pepper. On Sundays, you can also make your own from the bloody mary bar. Sit out on the patio and let the soft rock stylings of DJ Kipper Schauer ease you on through the rest of the weekend.

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Fresh pour: One of Asheville’s newest breweries, Wicked Weed, has more than two dozen of its own beers on tap.

By THOM O’HEARn Asheville may have called itself “beer city” before the rest of the country agreed, but each year it’s increasingly difficult for other cities to argue. With Sierra Nevada and New Belgium building and with Oskar Blues and a couple of nanobreweries joining the large group of existing breweries, it’s hard to think of another East Coast destination with more local beer on tap.

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Altamont Brewing Company: A lot of people think of Altamont as a local

bar rather than a brewery, and it’s easy to see why: it operated soley as a bar for more than a year while the owners saved and ordered their brewery equipment. The strategy to build an audience ahead of building a brewery paid off. Altamont is now a popular local watering hole on the west end of Haywood Road in West Asheville.

Asheville Brewing Co.: As great as it is to have stellar breweries just being breweries, there’s something to be said for a full-service joint like ABC. Not simply content to brew a popular local IPA (Shiva) and Porter (Ninja), Asheville brewing tosses pizza, screens movies, builds sandwiches, hosts parties and more while constantly coming out with new beers. While kids are equally welcome at either location, Merrimon has the full arcade and “kiddier” vibe. The downtown location is less sticky and has an adult-friendly outdoor space. Burial Beer Co. (coming summer ’13): With a location mere blocks from Green

Man, it will be hard not to stop by Burial when it opens its doors. If you can see it, you can drink it, right? Burial’s pedigree only adds to the enticement: the three owners are beer-savvy Seattle transplants looking to inject a bit of West Coast (and farmhouse) flavor into the local beer scene. A Saison, a rye IPA and a dryhopped lager are all expected as part of the initial lineup.

French Broad Brewery: The brewers at French Broad craft a solid Europeaninspired repertoire, and their Gateway Kolsch is a regional favorite for entrylevel craft beer drinkers. After running at capacity for years, French Broad plans

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to have both a pilot brewery and a canning line start up this year. Some fresh highlights: new recipes at the tasting room and Wee Heavier available in a can.

Green Man Brewery: Located south of downtown on what used to be an empty street, Green Man has been ahead of its time for years. The brewery’s tasting room, affectionately referred to as “Dirty Jack’s,” possesses a similar character to its flagship beers (British). Expect plenty of soccer on the telly, at least one beer on cask and a loyal local clientele. Now, thanks to a recent expansion, Green Man has one of the best sets of house taps in Asheville. On any given day, expect to find everything from authentic West Coast IPAs to solid barrel-aged stouts. Let’s hope the increased variety in beer is the only thing to change down there this year. Highland Brewing Company: You can’t talk about Asheville beer without

talking about Highland. The old guard of the beer scene, Highland has made a name for itself with Gaelic Ale (a malt-forward, lager-like ale) and other friendly beers. Their tasting room is now an east Asheville venue in its own right, and it’s worth a visit, whether or not there’s a band. Take the Highland tour (and follow it up with a Troy & Sons distillery tour) for a fun-filled and boozy day. Just make sure you have a ride afterward.

Lexington Avenue Brewery: In the last few years, Lexington Avenue Brewery

(aka LAB) has weathered high brewer turnover. Yet they’ve managed to not only remain hugely popular, but grow. And it’s a good sign that owner Mike Healy put his money on current brewery employees to step up and take over the LAB brewhouse. With a new, fully tweaked beer lineup as of this spring and an expansion underway next door, keep an eye on LAB’s niche of Lexington.

Oyster House Brewing Company: After years operating inside of The Lob-

ster Trap, brewer Billy Klingel has liberated Oyster House. His new West Asheville location across from Sunny Point is built with an eye to the future, with oysters and food in addition to oyster stouts and blonde ales. Even though Oyster House broke out of its shell, you’ll still be able to find its beers back downtown at The Lobster Trap.

Pisgah Brewing: Sure it’s one of the farthest “Asheville” breweries from downtown proper, but Pisgah gives you a reason to make the trip. While you might easily find the eponymous Pale and a few other favorites on tap at bars around town, it’s extremely hard to find at least half of the 15 or so house beers they rotate and pour at the brewery. Add a stellar live music schedule and it really doesn’t seem so far away. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. (coming to Mills River, fall ‘13): The nation’s sec-

ond largest craft brewer is opening just outside of Asheville. It looks like trips to the Asheville airport are about to get a whole new type of “layover.” While the opening date for the pub and public tours is still fuzzy, they anticipate brewing as early as fall ’13. Check out the Sierra Nevada or Mountain Xpress websites for up-to-date information.

Thirsty Monk Pub and Brewery: When Thirsty Monk talked about shuttering

its Gerber Village location, locals were so upset that owner Barry Bialik decided to keep it open as a full-service pub. But that doesn’t change the fact that the brewing operation is growing, and moving to Biltmore Park. At the new location, Thirsty Monk is still serving a variety of beer. However, they’re also showcasing more of brewer Norm Penn’s house beers, from the Belgian Trippel to the famous “Coco Norm” porter. Trust someone who’s been blown away by Penn’s beer on a homebrew club bus trip: The guy can brew.

Wedge Brewing Company: Imagine sipping a stellar IPA by the train tracks surrounded by mountains and artist studios. Now throw in some metalwork and

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bartenders who are potters by day. OK, open your eyes. This is Wedge Brewing, where the peanuts flow like water and every beer on tap is worth ordering. Can you catch a pigeon out front and bring it in for a free pint? I can’t answer that. But having to ask the question is a good thing.

Wicked Weed Brewing: Who knew that the newest brewery in Asheville

would be the first to have more than two-dozen of its own beers on tap? And not just any beers: Wicked Weed specializes in West Coast IPAs and fun(ky) Belgian beers. It’s currently the only place in town where there’s near-total certainty you can order an IPA, a sour, and a barrel-aged beer the same night (or day). The crowd can be considerable at times, but push your way to the downstairs bar. It’s worth it.

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Brevard Brewing Company (Brevard): Even before Oskar Blues opened, brewer Kyle Williams gave Asheville beer fans a reason to visit Brevard — it’s the only local brewery focused on lagers. From “American Premium Lager” and Bohemian Pilsner to seasonals like Oktoberfest and Munich Dunkel, Brevard’s output is unique. Lagers may have a tarnished reputation thanks to macro-breweries, but Brevard makes a strong case for why it doesn’t have to be that way.

Catawba Valley Brewing Company (Morganton/Asheville location opening

’13): One of the oldest WNC breweries, Catawba Valley Brewing Company is also one of the most diverse. They’re the only brewery to put out what’s essentially a local PBR (Farmer Ted’s Cream Ale) and a Gose (a salted German wheat beer) in the same year. Until recently Catawba has been available only in cans or growlers, but the Asheville area will soon have access to at least as many beers as the Morganton tasting room. Location and opening date of the Asheville tasting room was still TBD at time of writing. Check Catawba Valley’s Facebook page or Mountain Xpress for up to date information.

Heinzelmännchen Brewery (Sylva): When I talked to the guy pouring

Heinzelmännchen’s Black Forest Stout at the Winter Warmer beer festival, I thought I was talking to an employee. Turns out, it was just one of Heinzelmännchen’s regulars who really loves the beer. That kind of fandom doesn’t come easy. But Heinzelmännchen seems to have no problem converting visitors; it hangs with much larger breweries in the Trip Advisor Top 10 Brewery Tour list.

Oskar Blues Brewery (Brevard): Like a good neighbor, Oskar Blues is there. From playing nice with nearby Brevard Brewing to co-brews with Asheville allies (most recently Asheville Pizza and Brewing), it’s clear that Oskar Blues is not bent on World Domination. Even better, its already sponsoring new local events and putting one-off cask and pilot system brews on tap down in Brevard. If you already like Oskar Blues, ride the trolley down there on Friday or Saturday. You just might love ‘em. Southern Appalachian Brewery (Hendersonville): Andy and Kelly Cubbin’s brewery has grown steadily since it opened. With ongoing Belgian beer experiments and a pilot system for brewing small-batch beers set to come online later this year, Southern Appalachian is increasingly worth the drive (and maybe even a hotel room for the night). For more information on area berweries, see the directory on pages 99-100.

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Topsail: Chestnut’s bar program focuses on classics with character.

In recent years, cocktails have gone craft. You can still get your papa’s gin and tonic with well liquor and Schweppe’s, but you can also get one with smallbatch gin, house-made tonic and a creative twist. The trend benefits further from Asheville’s passionate local bartenders, who share resources and work together to keep pace with larger cities. Thanks in part to their fervor, most Asheville cocktail bars offer such dedicated touches as hand-cut ice and mixers made fresh with seasonal ingredients.

MG Road (p. 83) draws on the flavors of sister restaurant Chai Pani (p. 82), which serves Indian street food. The cocktails feature an array of spices, including cardamom, curry and cinnamon. But MG Road is more than a spin-off. The bartenders take their craft seriously, accenting their creations with airs, fresh herbs and house-made infusions. The focus of the bartenders is balanced by the lively atmosphere. Low light and high color create a fun, global eclectic feeling, and the Indian-inspired entrees and desserts complete the experience.

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Equal parts Italian, small-plates restaurant and luxe cocktail bar, Cucina 24 (p. 83) offers nuanced cocktails that juggle a number a liquors and liqueurs.

The Pear Shrub Collins blends bourbon, applejack, lemon, house-made pear shrub, bitters and soda for a balance of bitter and sweet.

At the recently opened The Imperial Life (p. 100), cocktails and housecured charcuterie make for an evening of tastes to savor and consider. The bar uses barrel aging to meld and temper the flavors of well-knowncocktails, including the Negroni, Manhattan and Martinez. The second-floor lounge combines warm wood and old metal for a feel thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chic and industrial. Most diners at Chestnut (p. 68) come for the modern American cuisine and the welcoming atmosphere, but even if you only want a drink, be sure to stop in. The bar program is small but centered. It focuses on classics with character. The La Belle Aurore tastes tempered and graceful with its fusion of Champagne, apricot nectar and thyme, whereas the Cerveza de Diablo is a fiery bigshot in tones of tequila, lemon, cayenne, mole bitters and stout.

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ThE CAll oF ThE KETTlE TEA TIME IS AnyTIME

Infusioners: dobra Tea’s expansive menu captures the romance of the global tea trade.

A fancy wooden chest full of tea bags presented to you by your waiter is still just a box of tea bags. No worries, Asheville has plenty of cafés that steep the very best.

Dobrá Tea (p. 74) makes an experience of your steaming cup. Order tea with table service, and when it’s steeped, your server will bring it in a handmade vessel special to your drink. The menu book (seriously — it has a table of contents) includes green, white, black and Pu-er teas from every tea-growing region, as well as a selection of herbal infusions, mates, iced teas and even bubble tea. The staff acts as emissaries to this leafed realm, and although each tea has its own page with an accompanying story of origin, they can guide you to the brew that’s in between what you know and have yet to discover. If you’re into herbal teas (infusions, for purists), World Coffee (p. 75) has a wide selection of loose-leaf varieties (though the caffeinated kinds come mostly in bags). Many of the blends have been designed to produce desirable effects. This food writer has personally tested and confirmed the charismaboosting properties of the heart-opening blend. Skeptical? Try a cup. Head to Tod’s Tasties (p. 90) for tea and so much more. This cheerful little spot is a great place to have tea, in the English sense. In America, we call that a snack and a cup of tea. Either way, both snacks and tea shine at this cozy spot. The house-made chai latte is gingery and lightly sweetened, and there’s a variety of loose-leaf teas and maté to choose from. Snacks include poppy seed cookies and monkey bread, as well as more filling options. Unwind with something more potent than chamomile tea at Vanuatu Kava Bar (p. 75). The infusion of kava root powder promotes relaxation and, in some cases, mild euphoria. If you’re curious about the drink, the Kava Bar provides a comfortable, low-light lounge in which to try it for the first time. The staff are passionate about the “intoxicating pepper” and are happy to answer questions and guide visitors through their experience.

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Recommended visit: Malaprop’s is one of Asheville’s longestrunning and much-lauded cafés. A cup of coffee means something different to everyone. For some, it’s a comforting morning ritual. For others, it’s a way to experience flavors from around the world. For others, it’s a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. No matter how you feel about coffee, Asheville has a cup for you.

Waking Life Espresso (p. 78) focuses on unlocking the intricacies of the bean. No drip coffee here; each cup comes as a pour-over, brewed by hand and precisely timed to produce rich, balanced flavors. Espresso benefits from similar calculations. Waking Life is the place to sip with other purists and learn more about coffee. For a neighborhood coffeehouse experience with quality brew, drink at

High-Five Coffee Bar (p. 78). The shop features bar stools, floor seating and

plenty of tables, inside and outside, so you can claim a spot and spend some time drinking the Counter Culture Coffee (from down the road in Durham). The atmosphere is inviting, and the menu features plenty of specialty drinks and snacks. A steaming cup of coffee or tea pairs perfectly with a book. Once you buy a book at Malaprop’s (p. 75) (a longtime Asheville institution and a recommended part of any visit to Asheville), take it over to the café and sip a ginger latte while you flip through your new purchase. The café isn’t just for book buyers, though; it’s also a great place to sit with a cup of tea and watch the action on downtown’s bustling Haywood Street.

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Izzy’s (p. 78) is one of Asheville’s edgiest coffee shops. It serves Counter Culture brews with minimal fuss. It caters to a clientele that simply expects well-made coffee. Grab a cup while you stroll Lexington Avenue, or linger in Izzy’s lair and try the storied cranberry-habañero cream cheese on a bagel. If you enjoy creative specialty drinks that aren’t too heavy on sugar, seek out Ursa Minor (p. 80) coffee trailer. Most mornings, you’ll find it at The Lot on Coxe Avenue, where the food trucks congregate. Warm up with a Bombay Blast — cardamom, vanilla, espresso and steamed milk topped with crushed pistachios. For something refreshing, sip an Iced Qisher, a blend of tea, coffee berries, cinnamon and agave nectar. Just want drip coffee? Ursa Minor has that, too, with beans from Black Mountain’s Dynamite Roasting (p. 78).

BattleCat (p. 78) is east Haywood Road’s main hangout. The historic house has several rooms for lounging in large groups or making new friends, plus, there’s a wide covered porch and a front yard with picnic tables. The menu features coffee, tea, yerba maté and snacks, and in the back of the shop, Hank’s BBQ (p. 74) serves breakfasts of waffles and lunches and dinners of smoked meat, Texas-style. Get energized with the art crowd at Clingman Café (p. 78). The River Arts District coffeehouse neighbors the studio of Jonas Gerard, an acclaimed painter of abstracts and a familiar Asheville figure. After taking in the art, try one of the café’s many bagel sandwiches (named for some early RAD denizens) for breakfast or lunch, and enjoy a cup of Counter Culture coffee or a glass of beer or wine on the sunny patio.

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Game on: Barley’s upstairs offers regulation-size pool tables, darts and one of Asheville’s most expansive draft-beer selections. Nothing solves a friendly dispute better than consuming alcohol while throwing sharp objects with (attempted) precision. That sounds ... irresponsible. Let’s try again. Drinking beer and playing darts ensures an engaging good time for all parties involved. Visit Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria (p. 94) for pastimes both physical and intellectual. Play pool and darts in the sprawling, second-floor game room. On Wednesdays, search the recesses of your brain and employ the eccentricities of your friends in Dr. Brown’s Team Trivia. No need to feel nervous: Barley’s keeps more than 40 beers on tap help get you in the right frame of mind for competition. Cue up and chow down at West Asheville Lounge & Kitchen (p. 81, 98). The neighborhood hangout offers two pool tables, a full menu and bar. Don’t miss $1.50 taco Tuesdays. And there’s a projector-size TV that plays important sports events, should one happen to be on. Want to play pool with the pros? City Billiards (p. 96) offers a serious stick experience with professional-grade tables, plus a full bar featuring Asheville brews. The local league of pool players gathers here twice a week. Prefer the paddle? City Billiards has ping-pong, too. Right next door, Arcade Asheville (p. 94) offers a grown-up gaming experience. Remember skee-ball? The Arcade’s got it, along with other arcade games, Wii and vintage Nintendo. All this, and a menu featuring playful sandwiches and snacks, such as “machos.” For the uninitiated, that’s nachos, but with macaroni and cheese instead of chips. If you’re looking for a laid-back place to bring out your inner pinball wizard, check out Desoto Lounge (p. 96). It’s a hip honky-tonk that serves accessible, hand-held fare and quality drinks. In the back, there’s a darkened game room with pinball and ping-pong.

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Rootin’ good time: pack’s Tavern is a great place to watch sports.

A good sports bar is an arena in miniature: The sound is powerful. The images are clear. Fellow fans surround you. Everyone’s focused on the game. But at the bar, the food and beer are probably better than at the sports complex. Lucky you gets to watch the action in Asheville. For a large-capacity, high-anticipation sporting experience, hole up at

Pack’s Tavern (p. 70, 97). The historic Hayes and Hopson building right on

Pack Square lends the space a little ambiance without getting too hoity-toity. The tap list includes more than 30 beers to wet your whistle for your team, and the full menu of bar snacks, salads, burgers and steaks provides plenty of fuel for the fight. TVs are easy to find but not overwhelming.

Creekside Taphouse (p. 74) in Haw Creek provides a neighborhood game-day experience that’s cranked up by the copious ‘cue and a full bar. If the game gets too heated, step outside and enjoy the wide patio and the tranquil ripple of the nearby creek. Get a little rowdier at Scully’s (p. 70, 97) or Wild Wing Café (p. 72, 98). Both bars provide a boisterous atmosphere with plenty of TVs and solid, no frills snacks and sips. If footy’s what you want (soccer, that is), sidle up to a stool at Dirty Jack’s, Green Man Brewing’s (p. 99) tasting room. Green Man was one of Asheville’s first breweries, but Dirty Jack’s also has an established reputation as a soccer bar. Grab an ESB and watch the Champion’s League with fellow football enthusiasts.

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fROM THE 2012 xpress REAdERS’ pOLL BAKERy (SAvoRy) 1. City Bakery 2. West End Bakery 3. Well-Bred Bakery and Café BAKERy (SWEETS/DESSERTS) 1. City Bakery 2. West End Bakery 3. Short Street Cakes BARBECuE 1. 12 Bones Smokehouse 2. Luella's Bar-B-Que 3. Moe's Original BBQ BREAD 1. City Bakery 2. farm & Sparrow 3. West End Bakery BREAKFAST/BRuNCh 1. Sunny point Café 2. Early girl Eatery 3. Tupelo Honey Café 3. Over Easy Café BuRGER 1. Burgermeister's 2. universal joint 3. five guys Burgers and fries BuRRITo 1. Mamacita's 2. neo Burrito 2. urban Burrito 3. papas and Beer CATERER 1. Laurey's gourmet Comfort food 2. Red Radish 3. Artisan Catering & deli ChEAp LuNCh 1. White duck Taco Shop 2. Mamacita's 3. Homegrown 3. Chai pani ChINESE 1. doc Chey's noodle House 2. Asiana grand Buffet 3. Oriental pavilion

DINER / hoME-STyLE 1. Homegrown 2. Moose Cafe 3. Early girl Eatery 3. five points Restaurant EuRopEAN

(oThER ThAN ITALIAN)

1. Bouchon 2. Cúrate Bar de Tapas 3. zambra FAvoRITE RESTAuRANT 1. The Admiral 2. Cúrate Bar de Tapas 3. plant 3. Mela Indian Restaurant FooD TRuCK 1. gypsy Queen Cuisine 2. El kimchi 3. The Lowdown food Truck FRozEN yoGuRT/CuSTARD 1. yoLo frozen yogurt 2. TCBy 3. Tutti frutti 3. ya ya's frozen yogurt GREEK 1. Apollo flame Bistro 2. pomodoros greek and Italian Café 3. Stoney knob Café ICE CREAM 1. The Hop Ice Cream Café 2. ultimate Ice Cream 3. Marble Slab Creamery INDIAN 1. Mela Indian Restaurant 2. Chai pani 3. India garden ITALIAN 1. Vinnie's neighborhood Italian 2. nona Mia Ritrovo 3. Cucina 24

ChoCoLATE 1. french Broad Chocolate Lounge 2. The Chocolate fetish 3. Chocolate gems

JApANESE / SuShI 1. Wasabi 2. zen Sushi 2. green Tea Sushi 3. Heiwa Shokudo

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KID-FRIENDLy RESTAuRANT 1. Asheville pizza and Brewing Company 2. Mellow Mushroom 3. Vinnie's neighborhood Italian LATE-NIGhT 1. Rosetta's kitchen 2. 51 grill 3. Storm Rhum Bar 3. Southern kitchen and Bar LATIN AMERICAN

(oThER ThAN MEXICAN)

1. 2. 3. 3.

Salsa's Tomato Cocina Latina — closed Chorizo Limones Mexican and Californian Cuisine

MEXICAN 1. papas and Beer 2. Mamacita's 3. Ole's guacamoles 3. La Carreta NEW RESTAuRANT

(opENED IN ThE LAST 12 MoNThS)

1. plant 1. West Asheville Lounge and kitchen 2. Stonebowl korean 2. Strada 3. juicy Lucy's Burger Bar and grill opTIoNS FoR SpECIAL DIETS

(GLuTEN-FREE, LACToSE-FREE, ETC)

1. 2. 2. 3.

posana Cafe plant Rosetta's kitchen Laughing Seed Café

oThER ASIAN 1. doc Chey's noodle House 2. Stonebowl korean Restaurant 3. Suwana's Thai Orchid ouTDooR DINING 1. universal joint 2. The Southern kitchen and Bar 3. Mellow Mushroom

RESTAuRANT STILL NEEDED IN AShEvILLE 1. Ethiopian 2. Vietnamese 3. Chinese RESTAuRANT WINE LIST 1. zambra 2. Cúrate Bar de Tapas 3. Bouchon RoMANTIC DINING 1. zambra 2. Bouchon 3. Cúrate Bar de Tapas SEAFooD 1. The Lobster Trap 2. Blue Water Seafood Company (Closed) 3. Bonefish grill BEST SERvICE 1. Cúrate Bar de Tapas 2. plant 3. Corner kitchen 3. Rezaz SpLuRGE RESTAuRANT 1. The Admiral 2. Cúrate Bar de Tapas 3. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse SuBShop/DELI/SANDWIChES 1. jersey Mike's 2. Viva deli — closed 3. Two guys Olde Style Hoagies TACo 1. White duck Taco Shop 2. Mamacita's 3. papa's and Beer ThAI 1. Suwana's Thai Orchid 2. Thai Basil 3. noi's Thai kitchen Top ChEF 1. katie Button, Cúrate Bar de Tapas 2. jason Sellers, plant 3. William dissen, The Market place 3. Reza Setayesh, Rezaz 3. Elliott Moss, The Admiral

pIzzA 1. Asheville pizza and Brewing Company 2. Marco's pizza 3. Circle in the Square

vEGETARIAN 1. Laughing Seed Café 2. Rosetta's kitchen 3. plant

puBGRuB 1. jack of the Wood 2. universal joint 3. Lexington Avenue Brewery

BARTENDER 1. jackson zoeller, Bier garden 2. Leah Buell, Burgermeister’s 3. kim Roney, deSoto Lounge 3. Cynthia Turner, Imperial Life

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BLooDy MARy 1. The Southern kitchen and Bar 2. Mayfel’s 3. Luella’s BBQ CoCKTAILS 1. Sazerac (now The Social Lounge and Tapas) 2. Storm Rhum Bar and Bistro 2. The junction 3. Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge CoFFEE Shop 1. High-five Coffee Bar 2. Izzy’s Coffee den 3. Waking Life Espresso DIvE BAR 1. deSoto Lounge 2. The Admiral 3. Broadway’s 3. The get down (now The Odditorium) FAMILy-FRIENDLy 1. The Bywater 2. Asheville pizza and Brewing Company 3. Wedge Brewing Company GAy BAR 1. Scandals nightclub 2. O.Henry’s 2. Club Hairspray 3. Smokey’s After dark LoCAL BEER SELECTIoN 1. Barley’s Taproom & pizzeria 2. Thirsty Monk 3. The Bier garden LoCAL BREWERy 1. Wedge Brewing Company 2. Highland Brewing Company 3. pisgah Brewing

LoCALS BAR 1. The Bywater 2. deSoto Lounge 3. The prospect 3. Westville pub SCENESTER BAR 1. Tiger Mountain Thirst parlour 2. The Admiral 3. Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge SINGLES BAR 1. Tiger Mountain Thirst parlour 2. The Southern kitchen and Bar 2. Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge 2. Arcade Asheville 3. Lexington Avenue Brewery 3. Scully’s Bar and grille SMooThIES/JuICES 1. greenlife grocery (Whole foods) 2. Earth fare 3. green Sage SpoRTS BAR 1. The Bier garden 2. Wild Wing Cafe 3. Hickory Tavern upSCALE BAR 1. Sazerac (now The Social Lounge and Tapas) 2. Sky Bar 3. Storm Rhum Bar and Bistro WINE BAR 1. 5 Walnut Wine Bar 2. Santé Wine Bar & Tap Room 3. Battery park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar

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EATS DIRECToRy N ORTH S OuTH E AST W EST D OWnTOWn R IVER ARTS dISTRICT A AppALACHIAn gROWn H gO LOCAL X BEST Of WnC B BEER/WInE F full Bar

delicious elegance from Well-Bred Bakery in Weaverville.

AmEriCAN S TA N d A r d S 131 Main Restaurant S F

Biltmore Park Town Square, 308 Thetford St., Asheville 651-0131 131-main.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Allstars Sports Bar and Grill S F 2250 Hendersonville Road, Arden 684-5116 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Angelo's Family Restaurant E 1226 Charlotte Highway, Fairview 628-4031 Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Athens Restaurant N B

Black Mountain Bistro E B 203 E. State St., Black Mountain 669-5041 blackmountainbistro.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Blue Ridge Dining Room N F Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville (800) 438-5800 groveparkinn.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Burgermeister’s Kitchen & Tap W F X A 697-A Haywood Road, Asheville 225-2920 burgermeisters.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

247 N. Main St., Weaverville 645-8458 theathensrestaurant.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Ben’s Tune Up D F

195 Hilliard Ave., Asheville Serving: Lunch, Dinner • Opening summer 2013

Biltmore Estate S F A

1 Lodge St., Biltmore Estate, Asheville 225-1333 biltmore.com/visit/food_wine Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Burgerworx D B 1 Page Ave. Suite 132, Asheville 253-2333 burgerworxavl.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

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Café Azalea E F A

1011 E. Tunnel Road, Asheville 299-3753 cafeazaleaasheville.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Cedric's Tavern S F A Biltmore Estate, Asheville 225-1333 biltmore.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Celebrity's Hot Dogs S

1409 Brevard Road, Asheville 670-5954 celebrityshotdogs.com Serving: Lunch

Fireplace Restaurant N F

287 Weaverville Highway, Asheville 645-0321 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Five Guys Burgers and Fries S X 1838 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-3894 fiveguys.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge S F A

2 Gerber Road, Suite 101, Asheville 274-7111 frankiebonesrestaurant.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

French Fryz S

Chestnut D F A

48 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 575-2667 chestnutasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Cinebarre S B

Biltmore Square Mall, 800 Brevard Road, Asheville 665-7776 cinebarre.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Corner Grill S

1899 Brevard Road, Arden 687-1687 Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Corner Stone Restaurant E 102 Tunnel Road, Asheville 236-0201 cornerstonerest.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

CruiZers W

1320 Smokey Park Highway, Candler 633-0718 mycruizers.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Eddie's Dog House W

165 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville 667-1462 Serving: Lunch

2109 Hendersonville Road, Skyland 684-0416 frenchfryz.net Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Gourmet Chip Company D 43 1/2 Broadway St., Asheville 254-3335 gourmetchipcompany.com

Green Sage Coffeehouse & Café D B X A

5 Broadway St., Asheville 252-4450 thegreensage.net Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Light fare

Green Sage Coffeehouse & Café South S B X A

1800 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 274-4450 thegreensage.net Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hickory Tavern S F X

30 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 684-0975 thehickorytavern.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Honeybaked Ham Co. N 707 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 259-9426 honeybakedonline.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Fairview Tavern E F

Hot Dog King E

831 Fairview Road, Asheville 505-7236 Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

1487 Charlotte Highway, Fairview 628-1036 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Farm Burger D B A

Jack of Hearts N F X A

10 Patton Ave., Asheville 348-8540 farmburger.net Serving: Lunch, Dinner

10 S. Main St., Weaverville 645-2700 jackofheartspub.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

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Jack of the Wood D F X A

Posana Café D F X A

Juicy Lucy's S B X

Rise ‘n Shine Café N A

620 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-0355 juicylucysburgerbarandgrill.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

640 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 254-4122 risenshinecafe.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Kosta's Kitchen S

Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge D F X

95 Patton Ave., Asheville 252-5445 jackofthewood.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

4055 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher 684-0279 kostaskitchenasheville.blogspot.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Mac's E

104 West St., Black Mountain 669-0668 Serving: Lunch

Mike’s Main Street Grill N B 5 S. Main St., Weaverville 645-5500 mikesmainstreetgrill.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Morning Glory Café E B A H 6 E. Market St., Black Mountain 669-6212 themorningglorycafe.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

New Bridge Café N

150-A Weaverville Highway, Weaverville 712-8900 Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

OneFIFTYOne Boutique Bar & Kitchen D F

151 Haywood St., Asheville 239-0186 boutiquehotel-asheville.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

1 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 505-3969 posanacafe.com Serving: Brunch, Dinner

7 Rankin Ave., Asheville 254-4993 rankinvault.com Serving: Dinner

Rite Aid Coffee Shop N

846 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 252-1866 riteaid.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack W B H 1455 Patton Ave., Asheville 575-2260 rockyshotchickenshack.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Scully’s Bar and Grille D F 13 Walnut St., Asheville 251-8880 scullysasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Sourwood Inn N

810 Elk Mountain Scenic Highway, Asheville 255-0690 sourwoodinn.com Serving: Breakfast, Dinner

Stable Café S B A

1 Approach Road, Biltmore Estate, Asheville 225-6370 biltmoreestate.com Serving: Lunch

Stone Ridge Tavern W F

Pack's Tavern D F X H 20 S. Spruce St., Asheville 225-6944 packstavern.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Poppy’s Kitchen N

10 Tri City Plaza, Weaverville 645-3559 Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

1003 Brevard Road, Asheville 665-3333 thestoneridgetavern.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro D F X 125 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 505-8560 stormasheville.com Serving: Dinner, Late-Night

N ORTH S OuTH E AST W EST D OWnTOWn R IVER ARTS dISTRICT A AppALACHIAn gROWn H gO LOCAL X BEST Of WnC B BEER/WInE F full Bar

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Straightaway Café and Pub E B

City Bakery Café N X A

Trail Head Restaurant and Bar E B

City Bakery Café W X A

Twisted Crêpe D B

Donatelli Cake Designs D

1722 N.C. Highway 9, Black Mountain 669-8856 thestraightaway.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner 207 W. State St., Black Mountain 357-5656 thetrailheadrestaurant.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night 62 Haywood St., Asheville 505-3855 twistedcrepe.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Universal Joint W F X

784 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-7262 ujasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

Village Wayside Bar and Grill S F 30 Lodge St., Asheville 277-4121 villagewayside.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

88 Charlotte St., Asheville 254-4289 citybakery.net Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch 18 N. Main St., Waynesville 452-3881 citybakery.net Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch 57 Haywood St., Asheville 225-5791 donatellicakedesigns.com

Filo Pastries E

1155 Tunnel Road, Asheville 298-9777 filopastries.com

Los Neñes W

1341 Parkwood Ave., Asheville 253-2086

Mosaic Café & Coffeehouse S 1 Town Square Blvd., Biltmore Park 676-2446 ilovemosaiccafe.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Short Street Cakes W A X H 225 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-4822 shortstreetcakes.com

The Sisters McMullen N Wild Wing Café D F X 161 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 253-3066 wildwingcafe.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

BAkEry Artisan Gourmet Market/Coffee & Wine Bar E B A 2 E. Market St., Black Mountain 357-5500 artisangourmetmarket.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Black Mountain Bakery E

102 Church St., Black Mountain 669-1626 blackmountainbakery.net Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Carolina Mountain Bakery S

1950 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 681-5066

City Bakery Café D X A

60 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 252-4426 citybakery.net Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

840 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 252-9330 thesistersmcmullen.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Well-Bred Bakery & Café N X A 26 N. Main St., Weaverville 645-9300 well-bredbakery.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Yuzu Patisserie R

122 Riverside Drive, Studio C, Asheville 545-7447 gallerymugen.com Serving: Light fare

BArBECuE 12 Bones Smokehouse R B X 5 Riverside Drive, Asheville 253-4499 12bones.com Serving:Lunc h

12 Bones Smokehouse South S B X

3578 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 687-1395 12bones.com Serving:Lunc h

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REDISCOVER DINING AT THE GROVE PARK INN

From restaurants to bars to terraces with breathtaking mountain views, there are plenty of ways to please your palate at The Grove Park Inn. Call (800) 438-5800 to make your reservations. M o u N TA I N X p R E S S

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Avery's Creek Pizza And Ribs S B 1939 Brevard Road, Arden 687-2400 averyscreekpizzaribs.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Big J's Bubba-Q S

3722 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 687-2424 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar E F X 4 Tunnel Road, Asheville 251-7384 buffalowildwings.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Creekside Taphouse E F

Phil’s Bar-B-Que Pit E B

701 N.C. Highway 9, Black Mountain 669-3606 philsbarbquepit.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

State Street BBQ and Catering E 400 E. State St., Black Mountain 664-1446 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Webo's BBQ E

605 Swannanoa River Road, Suite 111, Asheville 298-1035 webosbbq.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

CAFéS

8 Beverly Road, Asheville 575-2880 creeksidetaphouse.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

The Biltmore Coffee Company D

Dickey's Barbecue Pit W

Bomba D B

1636 Hendersonville Road, Suite 125, Asheville 277-5221 dickeys.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

1 N. Pack Square, Asheville 252-6222 biltmorecoffeeco.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch 1 S. Pack Square, Asheville 252-9805 bombanc.com Serving: Light fare

Hank’s BBQ W H

373 Haywood Road, Asheville 713-3885 Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Little Pigs BBQ S

384 McDowell St., Asheville 254-4253 littlepigsbbq.net Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Luella’s Bar-B-Que N F X A 501 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 505-7427 luellasbbq.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Moe’s Original Bar B Que S B X 4 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 505-8282 moesoriginalbbq.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Okie Dokies Smokehouse E B X

The Cheese Store of Asheville at the Weinhaus D B H 86 Patton Ave., Asheville 254-6453 thecheesestoreofasheville.com Serving: Light fare

Creperie and Café of Weaverville N B H

113 N. Main St., Weaverville 484-9448 creperieandcafeofweaverville.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Dobrá Tea D A

78 N Lexington Ave., Asheville 575-2424 dobrateanc.com Serving: Light fare

2375 US Highway 70, Swannanoa 686-0050 okiedokiesbbq.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Firestorm Café & Books D

Okie Dokies Smokehouse W B X

Haywood Park Café D

801 Smoky Park Highway, Candler 633-0777 okiedokiesbbq.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

48 Commerce St., Asheville 255-8115 firestormcafe.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Light fare 46 Haywood St., Asheville 407-4190 haywoodparkcafe.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

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Malaprop's Café D

55 Haywood St., Asheville 254-6734 malaprops.com Serving: Light fare

Moments by Anne, Café and Catering E

2304 Highway 70, Swannanoa 686-5679 momentsbyanne@wordpress.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Mosaic Café & Coffeehouse S

1 Town Square Blvd., #150 Biltmore Park, Asheville 676-2446 ilovemosaiccafe.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Rejavanation Café W B

909 Smokey Park Highway, Candler 670-5595 rejavanationcafe.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Spa Café N F

Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville (800) 438-5800 groveparkinn.com/spa-cafe Serving: Lunch

West End Bakery W B X A H

757 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-9378 westendbakery.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch Serving made-from-scratch breakfast, lunch and dessert using local and organic ingredients with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.

World Coffee Café D F

18 Battery Park Ave., Asheville 225-6998 worldcoffeecafe.com Serving: Lunch, Light fare

C A k E S / PA S T r i E S / dESSErTS CinTom's Frozen Custard S

3080 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 274-5853 cintoms.com

Dairy King E

405 W. State St., Black Mountain 669-8384

Eye Scream E Tomato Jam Café S A H

379 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 253-0570 tomatojamcafe.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch Great food made with love from and for the Asheville community. Oh yes, we serve the best.

Vanuatu Kava Bar D 15 Eagle St., Asheville 505-8118 vanuatukavabar.com Serving: Lunch

Veranda Café & Gifts E B

2064 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 298-2772

The Hop Ice Cream Café N H X A 640 Merrimon Ave., Suite 103, Asheville 254-2224 thehopicecreamcafe.com

The Hop West W H X A 721 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-5155 thehopicecreamcafe.com

Icing on the Cake S 4 Chelsea Drive, Arden 684-7528

119 Cherry St., Black Mountain 669-8864 verandacafeandgifts.com Serving: Lunch

Marble Slab Creamery D X

Wall Street Coffee House and Emporium D

Sugar & Snow Gelato D

62 Wall St., Asheville 252-2535 wallstreetcoffeehouse.webs.com

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14 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 225-5579 marbleslab.com

Push cart at Battery Ave and Page Avenue, by the Wall Street Parking Garage, Asheville sugarandsnowgelato.com • Opening summer 2013

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Take the Cake D

Chef Michael's Catering S F

TCBY W X

Colorful Palate S X A

By special order, Asheville 712-3157 takethecakeasheville.com 5 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 225-5111 tcby.com/westgate

Tutti Fruitti Frozen Yogurt D X 13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 254-0333 tfyogurt.com

Ultimate Ice Cream E X A 1070 Tunnel Road, Asheville 296-1234 ultimateicecreamasheville.com

Ultimate Ice Cream D X A 195 Charlotte St., Asheville 258-1515 ultimateicecreamasheville.com

World’s Best Carrot Cake D B 175 Weaverville Highway, Woodfin 658-2738 worldsbestcarrotcake.com

31 Meadows Blake House Lane, Arden 654-0669 chefmichaelscatering.com 3871 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 684-7470 colorfulpalate.com

Eden-Out N

148-C Weaverville Highway, Asheville 645-3336 veginout.net Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Everyday Gourmet N

29 Melrose Ave., Asheville 236-0050 everydaygourmetcatering.com

Fresh As Can Bee Catering & Event Center E B

2077 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 545-0969 freshascanbee.com

Laurey’s D B X A

29 Schenck Parkway Suite 130, Asheville 676-2336 yayasyogurt.com

67 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 252-1500 laureysyum.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

YoLo Frozen Yogurt N X

Mama Dukes Wood Fired Oven S

Ya Ya's Frozen Yogurt S X

505 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 255-4515 yolofroyo.com

C AT E r i N g Artisan Catering & Deli W B X 1390 Sand Hill Road #6, Candler 665-3800 artisancatering.net Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Biltmore Catering D

1 N. Pack Square, Asheville 225-1277 biltmore.com/catering

Black-Eyed Susan Catering E Black Mountain 712-6314 blackeyedsusancatering.com

Brown Bag Gourmet E

201 Woodland Court, Black Mountain 669-5735 brownbaggourmet.biz/Black_Mountain,_ North_Carolina.html

Celine and Company Catering "On Broadway" D B 49 Broadway St., Asheville 254-9902 celineandcompany.com

989-5244 mama-dukes.com

Marta's Catering D F 46 Haywood St., Asheville 779-8546 ashevillemartascatering.com

Munchies ‘N More Late Night Delivery D H Asheville 575-2623 ashevillemunchies.com

Red Radish E X A

404 E. State St., Black Mountain 669-5100 redradish.com

Saffron Fine Foods A Asheville 280-3094 saffronfinefoods.com

The Scottish Cottage R H 521 Amboy Road, Asheville (704) 737-0109 thescottishcottage.com

Simply, To Go S B H 577-2912 simplytogonc.com

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Smash Events/Smash Box Mobile Kitchen W 786-338-3655 smasheventsinc.com

Sweet Promises Wedding & Anniversary Cakes W 670-1549 sweet-promises.com

Valet Gourmet D

New 1 China W

805 Patton Ave. # G, Asheville 255-7988 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Noodle Shop D B

3 SW Pack Square, Asheville 250-9898 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Number One China Restaurant E

241 Broadway St., Asheville 252-1221 valetgourmet.com

143 E. Old U.S. Highway 70, Black Mountain 669-6811 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Venue D F

Oriental Pavilion W F X

21 N. Market St., Asheville 252-1101 ashevillevenue.com

Wingbean H A 237-1857 wingbean.com

ChiNESE Asiana Grand Buffet South S B X

1968 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 654-8879 asianagb.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

China Wok N

707-A Merrimon Ave., Asheville 350-1206 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Dragon China W B

1341 Parkwood Road Unit 105, Asheville 255-0777 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Great Wall Restaurant E

4 Olde Eastwood Village Road, Asheville 298-1887 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

48 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 236-3839 orientalpavilion.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

P.F. Changs China Bistro S F 26 Schenck Parkway, Asheville 681-2975 pfchangs.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Peking East N B

97 Weaverville Blvd., Weaverville 645-1608 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Yao’s W B X

153 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville 667-0410 asianagb.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

C h O C O l AT E The Chocolate Fetish D X A 36 Haywood St., Asheville 258-2358 chocolatefetish.com

Chocolate Gems D X 25 Broadway St., Asheville 505-8596 chocgems.com

King’s Chinese Kitchen S

2270 Hendersonville Road Unit A1, Arden 687-1088 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Metro China N

956 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 258-2828 metrochineseasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

French Broad Chocolate Lounge D B X A H

10 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 252-4181 frenchbroadchocolates.com

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CityMug Café at CityMac S 755 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 251-4242 CityMac.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Clingman Café W B H Kilwin's Chocolates, Fudge & Ice Cream D 26 Battery Park Ave., Asheville 252-2639 kilwins.com/asheville

Ms. Chocolate S

2 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 450-3045 ms-chocolate.com

Nutz About Fudge D

1 Page Ave. Grove Arcade, Asheville 230-1165 nutzaboutfudge.com

COFFEEhOuSE Allgood Coffee N

10-B South Main St., Weaverville 484-8663 allgoodcoffee-nc.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Asheville Coffee Roasters N 85 Weaverville Highway, Asheville 253-5282 ashevillecoffeeroasters.com

Asheville Radio Café D H 81 Patton Ave., Asheville 712-3311 creaturescafe.com Serving: Light fare, Lunch

BattleCat Coffee W B H 373 Haywood Road, Asheville 713-3885 Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Bean Werks Coffee & Tea W 753 Haywood Road, Asheville 254-7766 beanwerkscoffeecompany.com Serving: Light fare

Biltmore Coffee Traders S H 518 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-9227 biltmorecoffeetraders.com Serving: Breakfast

Café 64 D

64 Haywood St., Asheville 252-8333 cafe-64.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

242 Clingman Ave., Asheville 253-2177 clingmancafe.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Light fare

Double D’s Coffee & Desserts D 41 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 505-2439 doubledscoffee.com Serving: Light fare

The Dripolator Coffeehouse E 221 W. State St., Black Mountain 669-0999 dripolator.com Serving: Breakfast

Dynamite Roasting Company E X 3198 US Highway 70-W, Black Mountain 357-8555 dynamiteroasting.com Serving: Light fare

Edna’s of Asheville N B

870 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 255-3881 ednasofasheville.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Light fare

High-Five Coffee Bar D B X H 190 Broadway St., Asheville 398-0209 highfivecoffee.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Izzy's Coffee Den D B X 74 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 258-2004 Serving: Light fare

Old Europe D B

13 Broadway St., Asheville 255-5999 oldeuropepastries.com Serving: Light fare, Sweets

Savory Thyme Café W

N.C. Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmstead Way, Asheville 484-9841 ncarboretum.org Serving: Lunch

True Confections D H

1 Page Ave., Suite 147, Asheville 350-9480 trueconfections.net Serving: Sweets, Light fare

Waking Life Espresso W X 976 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-3240 wakinglifeespresso.com

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diNEr/ hOmE-STylE Duvall's Restaurant W

783 N. Main St., Waynesville 452-9464 Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Wynn’s Diner W B

604 New Leicester Highway, Asheville 225-3772 Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

EClECTiC

Five Points Restaurant N X 258 Broadway St., Asheville 252-8030 Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Happy Hill Restaurant W

1400 Patton Ave., Asheville 258-0736 Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

HomeGrown N B X A H

371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 232-4340 slowfoodrightquick.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

The Local Joint E B

1185-B Charlotte Highway, Fairview 338-0469 Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Asheville Yacht Club/Tilomorae Kitchen D F 87 Patton Ave., Asheville 255-8454 ashevilleyachtclub.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

Avenue M N F H

791 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 350-8181 avenuemavl.com Serving: Brunch, Dinner

Mama’s Fast Food W

327 Haywood Road, Asheville 281-0780 Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Mediterranean Restaurant D 57 College St., Asheville 258-0476 Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Moose Café E X

570 Brevard Road, Asheville 255-0920 eatatthemoosecafe.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Over Easy Café D B X A 32 Broadway St., Asheville 236-3533 overeasyasheville.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

The Potato Wedge N

1459 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 281-3613 Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Fig Bistro S F

18 Brook St., Asheville 277-0889 figbistro.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner FIG is an intimate restaurant featuring casual interpretations of New American and French cuisine. Our menu and specials are inspired by fresh local ingredients.

Nine Mile D B A

233 Montford Ave., Asheville 505-3121 ninemileasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Social Lounge and Tapas D F 29 Broadway St., Asheville 376-0031 Serving: Dinner, Late-Night

The Soda Fountain at Woolworth Walk D

25 Haywood St., Asheville 254-9210 woolworthwalk.com/soda_fountain.php Serving: Brunch, Lunch

Tastee Diner W

575 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-9644 Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

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Sunny Point Café W B X A H

626 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-0055 sunnypointcafe.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

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Melt Your Heart

avl.mx/dy Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Pho Ya Belly D H White Duck Taco Shop R F X 1 Roberts St., Asheville 258-1660 whiteducktacoshop.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

FA S T C A S u A l 51 Grill D B X

51 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 258-1670 51grill.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

Roman’s Local Deli D X A H 75-A Haywood St., Asheville 505-1552 romansasheville.com Serving: Lunch

FOOd TruCk Ceci’s Culinary Tour R H 545-9107 cecisculinarytour.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

El Kimchi X

twitter.com/El_Kimchi Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Flying Falafel Brothers A

335-3367 facebook.com/flyingfalafelbrothers Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Gypsy Queen Cuisine X A 242-2814 gypsyqueencuisine.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Izzy’s Coffee Truck N Serving: Light fare

The Lot (food truck court) D 51 Coxe Ave., Asheville 707-6929 thelotasheville.com

Lovin' Tenders W H 301-0313 lovintenders.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Lowdown D X H 707-6929 thelowdownfoodtruck.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

450-4108 phoyabelly.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Sabor Bustaurant D 216-9106 saborbus.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Sugar & Snow Gelato D

Push cart at Battery Avenue and Page Avenue, by the Wall Street Parking Garage, Asheville sugarandsnowgelato.com • Opening summer 2013

Tin Can Pizzeria R

The Wedge Brewery, Asheville 275-8445 facebook.com/tincanpizzeria Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Ursa Minor Coffee

(503) 308-3610 facebook.com/ursaminorcoffee Serving: Breakfast

FrENCh Bouchon Bistro D F X A 62 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 350-1140 ashevillebouchon.com Serving: Dinner

Cecilia’s Kitchen N H

961 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 545-9107 cecisculinarytour.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Crêperie Bouchon D B H

62 1/8 N. Lexington Ave. Courtyard, Asheville 350-3741 creperiebouchon.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

gASTrOPuB Chef’s Table W B A

30 Church St., Waynesville 452-6210 thechefstableofwaynesville.com Serving: Brunch, Dinner

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The Green Room D B

12 Church St., Asheville 348-5327 myaltamont.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

Black Forest Restaurant S F H 2155 Hendersonville Road, Arden 687-7980 blackforestasheville.com Serving: Dinner

grOCEry The Cheese Store of Asheville at the Weinhaus D B H Lexington Avenue Brewery D F X A

39 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 252-0212 lexavebrew.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night Relax a while on our open air patio. Enjoy a craft beer and an incredible meal at our 92-foot custom-built curving bar.

The Market Place Restaurant D F A 20 Wall St., Asheville 252-4162 marketplace-restaurant.com Serving: Dinner

The Southern Kitchen & Bar D F X A

41 Lexington Ave., Asheville 251-1777 southernkitchenandbar.com Serving: Brunch, Dinner

West Asheville Lounge & Kitchen W F

401 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-7929 walkavl.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

Wicked Weed Brewing D F 91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 575-9599 wickedweedbrewing.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

gErmAN The Bavarian Lodge Restaurant N F A

332 Weaverville Highway, Asheville 645-8383 bavariandining.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Berliner Kindl German Restaurant E B

121 Broadway St., Black Mountain 669-5255 berlinerkindl.homestead.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

M o u N TA I N X p R E S S

86 Patton Ave., Asheville 254-6453 thecheesestoreofasheville.com Serving: Light fare

The Chop Shop Butchery N A 100 Charlotte St., Asheville 505-3777 chopshopbutchery.com

Dough N B A

372 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 575-9444 doughasheville.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner A chef-driven, neighborhood market serving up comfort foods, breads and pastries made inhouse from scratch, cooking classes and more.

Earth Fare W B X A

66 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 253-7656 earthfare.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Earth Fare S B A

1856 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 210-0100 earthfare.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

French Broad Food Co-op D B H A 90 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 255-7650 frenchbroadfood.coop Serving: Lunch, Light fare

Fresh Market N B

944 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 252-9098 thefreshmarket.com

Fresh Quarter Produce D A

1 Page Ave., Asheville 252-0023 grovearcade.com/shopping-dining/freshquarter-produce

Greenlife Grocery (Whole Foods) D B X A

70 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 254-5440 wholefoodsmarket.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Hopey & Company Market S

Oil & Vinegar S

121 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 277-0805 amazingsavingsmarkets.com

Biltmore Park Town Square, Asheville 676-1678 asheville.oilandvinegarusa.com

Hopey & Company Market E

Olive and Kickin’ D H

3018 Route 70, Black Mountain 669-8988 amazingsavingsmarkets.com

32 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 251-1117 oliveandkickin.com

Hopey & Company Market D

Downtown Market, 45 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville 255-5228 downtownmarketasheville.net

Trout Lily Market E A

1297 Charlotte Highway, Fairview 628-0402 troutlilymarket.com

West Village Market And Deli W B A

Ingles A

771 Haywood Road, Asheville 225-4949 westvillagemarket.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Light fare

Various locations. See below. ingles-markets.com

iNdiAN Baba Ghannouj Express E

Asheville Mall, 3 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 298-4177 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Livi's Pantry N B A

41 N. Merrimon Ave. # 107, Asheville 251-1958 livispantry.com Serving: Lunch

Los Nenes Bakery W

1341 Parkwood Ave., Asheville 253-2086

Chai Pani D B X A

22 Battery Park Ave., Asheville 254-4003 chaipani.net Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Cinnamon Kitchen Indian Cuisine S F

Los Nenes Bakery E

2077 U.S. Highway 70 Suite D, Swannanoa 575-2175

Mother Earth Produce S A H

170 Bradley Branch Road, Arden 275-3500 motherearthproduce.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

1838 Hendersonville Road Suite 103, Asheville 575-2100 ckcuisine.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

India Garden E F X

80 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 298-5001 indiagardenonline.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Stores in Buncombe County 1141 Tunnel Road  E

915 Merrimon Ave.  N

225 Charlotte Highway E

499 Weaverville Road N 828-645-4521 • Asheville

828-259-9268 • Asheville

29 Tunnel Road  E

140 Weaverville Blvd.  N

153 Smoky Park Highway W

550 Highway 9  E

1865 Hendersonville Road  S

7 New Leicester Highway W

2299 U.S. 70 E

780 Hendersonville Road #79 S

525 New Leicester Highway  W

828-298-3514 • Asheville 828-298-2160 • Asheville 828-253-1528 • Asheville

828-669-6700 • Black Mountain 828-686-5410 • Swannanoa

828-254-5654 • Asheville

828-645-2902 • Arden

828-274-0804 • Asheville 828-274-1174 • Asheville

All Stores Have a Deli 301 Long Shoals Road  S 828-681-5173 • Arden • Starbucks = 

863 Brevard Road W

828-665-0787 • Asheville

669 Haywood Road W

828-667-9306 • Asheville 828-253-2005 • Asheville 828-254-3496 • Asheville

3338 Boylston Hwy  W

828-891-3260 • Mills River

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Kathmandu Café D B H 90 Patton Ave., Asheville 252-1080 cafekathmanduasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Mela Indian Restaurant D F X A 70 North Lexington Ave., Asheville 225-8880 melaasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

MG Road: The Chai Pani Lounge D F A 19 Wall St., Asheville 254-4003 mgroadlounge.com Serving: Dinner

i TA l i A N Bocelli’s W B

319 N. Haywood St., Waynesville 456-4900 bocellisitalianeatery.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Cucina 24 D F X A 24 Wall St., Asheville 254-6170 cucina24restaurant.com Serving: Dinner

Glass Onion N F A

18 N. Main St., Weaverville 645-8866 glassonionasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Modesto D F A

1 Page Ave., Asheville 225-4133 modestonc.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Nona Mia Ritrovo W F X 1050 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-2028 nonamiaritrovo.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Pasta Fasta Italian Eatery W B 807 Patton Ave., Asheville 505-8288 pastafastaasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Piazza Restaurant E B

4 Olde Eastwood Village Blvd., Fairview 298-7224 piazzaeast.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Pomodoros Greek and Italian Café E F X H

Pomodoros Greek and Italian Café S F X H

75 Long Shoals Road, Arden 687-3884 pomodoroscafe.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Strada D F X A

27 Broadway St., Asheville 348-8448 stradaasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Travinia Italian Kitchen S F 264 Thetford St., Asheville 684-8060 traviniaitaliankitchen.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Vincenzo's Ristorante and Bistro D F H

10 N. Market St., Asheville 254-4698 vincenzos.com Serving: Dinner

Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian N F X

641 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 253-1077 vinniesitalian.com Serving: Dinner

J A PA N E S E Asaka Japanese Cuisine S 801 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 250-9301 asaka-japanese-cuisine.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Champa Sushi & Thai D B 3 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 225-8885 champaasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Green Tea Sushi Restaurant W B X 2 Regent Park Blvd., Asheville 252-8300 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Heiwa Shokudo D B X

87 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 254-7761 heiwashokudo.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Ichiban Steak House & Sushi Bar S F

2 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 252-7885 ichibanwasabi.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

1070 E. Tunnel Road, Asheville 299-3032 pomodoroscafe.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Mikado Japanese Steakhouse E F

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45 Tunnel Road, Asheville 258-9696 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Tokyo Express Inc. S

300 Airport Road Unit 10, Arden 676-2299 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Latin Flavor Cafe E F

1360 Tunnel Road, Asheville 575-2179 latinflavorcafeasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Límones D F X A Wasabi Japanese Restaurant D F X 19 Broadway St., Asheville 225-2551 wasabiasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Yoshida Express S

611-B Tunnel Road, Asheville 298-6967 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Yoshida Japanese Steak House W B 4 Regent Park Blvd., Asheville 252-5903 yoshidaasheville.com Serving: Dinner Asheville’s original Japanese steak house. Finding the freshest, most tasty, enjoyable prepared food in WNC isn’t that difficult when you ask the locals.

Zen Sushi N B X

640 Merrimon Ave. Suite 205, Asheville 225-6033 zen-sushi-asheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

l AT i N A m E r i C A N Bandidos Burritos W F X 697 Haywood Road, Asheville 989-9809 bandidosburritosasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Chorizo D F X A

1 Page Ave., Suite 19, Grove Arcade, Asheville 350-1332 chorizonc.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

13 Eagle St., Asheville 252-2327 limonesrestaurant.com Serving: Brunch, Dinner

Lucky Otter W B

630 Haywood Road, Asheville 253-9595 theluckyotter.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Salsa’s D F X A

6 Patton Ave., Asheville 252-9805 salsas-asheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Zia Taqueria W F

521 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-9393 ziataco.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

mEdiTErrANEAN Apollo Flame Bistro & Pizza S B X 485 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 274-3582 apolloflamebistro.net Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Apollo Flame Bistro & Pizza W B X 1025 Brevard Road, Asheville 665-0080 apolloflamebistro.net Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Bellagio Bistro N B

133 Weaverville Highway Suite 5, Asheville 658-9700 bellagiobistroavl.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Jerusalem Garden Café D B

El Mariachi W B

503 New Leicester Highway, Asheville 225-4209 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

78 Patton Ave., Asheville 254-0255 jerusalemgardencafe.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Havana Restaurant D F

Rezaz Enoteca S B A

1 Battle Square, Asheville 252-1611 havanaasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

28 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-1510 rezaz.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

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Stoney Knob Café N F X

El Que Pasa W F

Zoe's Kitchen S

Hacienda Jalisco Mexican Grill & Bar S F

337 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville 645-3309 stoneyknobcafe.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

14 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 505-8767 zoeskitchen.com

mExiCAN Aqua Café And Bar D F 122 College St., Asheville 505-2081 aquacafebar.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina S B

891 Patton Ave., Asheville 255-2227 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

1636 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 274-6616 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

La Bamba Burrito Express E 2298 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 686-5957

La Carreta S F X

1916 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 651-4462 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

1856-C Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-9000 barberitos.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Las Cazuelas E B

Cantina Biltmore S F A H

Mamacita’s D F X A H

10 Biltmore Plaza, Asheville 505-7682 neocantina.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Chapala Mexican Restaurant N B 163 Weaver Blvd., Weaverville 645-8380 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Cocula Mexican Restaurant E F 1297 Tunnel Road, Asheville 299-1255 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

El Chapala S F

777 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 250-9003 elchapalaasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

El Chapala W F

282 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville 665-0430 elchapalaasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

El Chapala N F

868 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 258-0899 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

El Charro Mexican Restaurant S F 1788 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-2248 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

502 W. State St., Black Mountain 664-0222 Serving: Lunch, Dinner 77A Biltmore Ave., Asheville 255-8080 mamacitasgrill.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Mexico Lindo Mexican Restaurant S B

777 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 250-9003 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Moe’s Southwest Grill S

1 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 225-6637 moes.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Nachos And Beer S B

230 Charlotte Highway, Asheville 545-4490 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Neo Burrito W B X A

1341 Parkwood Road #107, Asheville 225-4101 neoburrito.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Neo Burrito S B X A

2 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 676-2500 neoburrito.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Ole’s Guacamoles E B X

1047 Haywood Road, Asheville 255-5148 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

401 E. State St., Black Mountain 669-0550 olesguacamoles.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

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El Paraiso Mexican Grill W F

Papas & Beer S F X

1996 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 684-4882 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

OThEr ASiAN

Papas & Beer W F X

1000 Brevard Road, Asheville 665-9070 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Papas & Beer E F X 17 Tunnel Road, Asheville 255-2204 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Restaurant Puebla W F 1056 Patton Ave., Asheville 232-3787 restaurantpuebla.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Tacos Jalisco W B

1328 Patton Ave. Suite A, Asheville 768-6804 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Tacos Le Piedad N B

203 Stone Ridge Blvd., Asheville 484-8544 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Taqueria Con Cuida W

185 Clingman Ave., Asheville 352-8226 thegreyeagle.com/taqueria-con-cuida Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Taqueria Fast N X

175 Weaverville Highway, Weaverville 645-4282 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

TallGary's Cantina D F 4 College St., Asheville 232-0809 tallgarys.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Asian Grill S B

2635 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher 651-8803 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Asian Wok of Asheville W

328 New Leicester Highway Suite 120, Asheville 258-6969 asianwokasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Bobo Pho D B

22 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 575-9494 Serving: Lunch, Dinner • Opening summer 2013

Doc Chey’s Noodle House D B X 37 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 252-8220 doccheys.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Ganko Express

152-A Bleachery Blvd., Asheville 298-7000

Hana D B

5-B Biltmore Ave., Asheville 251-1661 hanaasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Lucky Bamboo Cafe E B

306 E. State St., Black Mountain 357-5205 luckybamboocafe.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Urban Burrito N B X

Pacific Pagoda S F

640 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 251-1921 urbanburrito.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

1863 Hendersonville Road, Suite 124, Asheville 277-6635 pacificpagoda.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Urban Burrito E B X

Pho R Us S

129 Bleachery Blvd., Asheville 298-9802 urbanburrito.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

1950 Hendersonville Road, Suite 12, Asheville 676-2311 pho-r-us.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

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Shogun Buffet W B

Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria D B X

Sogo Fusion B

Black Bear Pizza S

1000 Brevard Road, Suite 166, Asheville 665-8886 shogunbuffethibachigrill.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

42 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 255-0504 barleystaproom.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

1840 Hendersonville Road Suite 101, Asheville 277-3838 sogofusionasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

3094 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 274-1111 blackbearpizza.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Stonebowl Korean S B X

55 N. Main St., Weaverville 658-8777 bluemountainpizza.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

1987 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 676-2172 stonebowlkorean.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Wild Wok Asian Bistro E B 3 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 298-1666 wildwokasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

PizzA Acropolis Pizza S B

140 Airport Road Suite G, Arden 684-5737 acropolispizza.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

All Souls Pizza R B

Blue Mountain Pizza Café N B X

Brooklyn Bros. Pizza S B

3935 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 650-0896 Serving: Breakfast, Brunch

Chowtime Pizza E

2334 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa 686-1986 chowtimetogo.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

Chowtime Pizza E

145-A Old Highway 70 East, Black Mountain 669-8889 chowtimetogo.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

175 Clingman Ave., Asheville 254-0169 allsoulspizza.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner • Opening summer 2013

Chowtime Pizza W

Angelo’s Pizza S

640 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 254-5442 circleinthesquarepizza.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

2270 Hendersonville Road, Arden 684-7484 Serving: Lunch

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company D F X 77 Coxe Ave., Asheville 255-4077 ashevillebrewing.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company N B X 675 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 254-1281 ashevillebrewing.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company S X

1111 Smokey Park Highway, Candler chowtimetogo.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

Circle in the Square N B X

Circle in the Square D B X 12 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 225-5552 circleinthesquarepizza.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Del Vecchio’s Pizza N B 333 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 258-7222 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Digable Pizza W B

794 Hayrood Road, Asheville 255-8586 digablepizza.com Serving: Dinner

1850 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-5775 ashevillepizza.com Serving: Dinner

Favilla’s New York Pizza W B

Athens Pizza E B

Frank's Roman Pizza N

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11 Patton Cove Road, Swannanoa 686-0802 athenspizzanow.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

1093-A Patton Ave., Asheville 225-3032 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

85 Weaverville Highway, Asheville 645-2910 franksromanpizzaasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Frank's Roman Pizza E B 90 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 298-5855 franksromanpizza.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Pizza And More E

1321 Charlotte Highway, Fairview 628-4999 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Frank's Roman Pizza W B 339 Sardis Road, Asheville 667-0225 franksromanpizza.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Fresh Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta E B A

100 S. Ridgeway Ave., Black Mountain 669-6999 freshwoodfiredpizza.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Iannucci's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant S B

1981 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 684-5050 iannuccis.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Pizza Pura R B

342 Depot St., Asheville 225-2582 pizzapura.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Standard Pizza Company W B 631 Haywood Road, Asheville 255-8122 standardpizzacoasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Woody’s Pizza and Hoagies E B 84 Mineral Springs Road, Asheville 255-8310 woodyspizzaandhoagies.weebly.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Marco's Pizzeria S B X

1854 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-0004 marcos-pizzeria.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Marco's Pizzeria N B X 946 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 285-0709 marcos-pizzeria.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Mellow Mushroom D F X 50 Broadway St., Asheville 236-9800 mellowmushroom.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Mill Pizzeria and Pub E B

29 Vance Ave. Suite A, Black Mountain 357-8449 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

My Father’s Pizza E B X 110 Cherry St., Black Mountain 669-4944 myfatherspizza.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza S

1863 Hendersonville Road # 112, Asheville 274-7475 papamurphys.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

PuBS The Bier Garden D F X

46 Haywood St., Asheville 285-0002 ashevillebiergarden.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

Charlotte Street Grill and Pub N F 157 Charlotte St., Asheville 252-2948 charlottestreetpub.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

Desoto Lounge W F X

504 Haywood Road, Asheville 255-1109 desotolounge.com Serving: Brunch, Dinner, Late-Night

East Village Grille E F 1177 Tunnel Road, Asheville 299-3743 eastvillagegrille.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Fat Cat’s Billiards S F

2345 Hendersonville Road, Arden 681-0555 Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

Fred's Speakeasy South S F

2310-B Hendersonville Road, Arden 684-2646 Serving: Dinner

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Hannah Flanagan's Pub D F 27 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 252-1922 hannahflanaganspub.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Holland’s Grill E F

1078 Tunnel Road, Asheville 298-8780 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Mack Kells Pub & Grill E F 160 Tunnel Road, Asheville 253-8805 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Thirsty Monk - Biltmore Park Town Square S B X

2 Town Square Blvd., Suite 170, Asheville 254-5470 monkpub.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Thirsty Monk Downtown D B X

92 Patton Ave., Asheville 254-5470 monkpub.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

Westville Pub W F A

777 Haywood Road, Asheville 225-9782 westvillepub.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

SANdWiChES Asheville Sandwich Company W B 202 State St., Asheville 252-0110 ashevillesandwichco.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Home of the French-fry sandwich. Something for everyone from pork belly to tofu, gluten free, salads and wraps.

Blue Sky Café S B

3987 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher 684-1247 iloveblueskycafe.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Charley's Grilled Subs E 3 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville 296-1535 charleys.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Firehouse Subs S

100 Julian Lane, Suite 150, Arden 681-0850 firehousesubs.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Frank’s New York Deli S

2145 Hendersonville Road, Arden 687-7474 franksnydeli.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Fuddruckers N B

130 Charlotte St., Asheville 254-2161 fuddruckers.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Hi Fi Coffee Bar & Café D

Downtown Market, 45 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville 255-8858 hificafeavl.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Jackson Underground Café D

22 S. Pack Square, Suite LL100, Asheville 255-8585 jacksonundergroundcafe.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Jersey Mike’s Subs S X 300 Airport Road, Arden 684-4266 jerseymikes.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Jersey Mike’s Subs W X

1341 Parkwood Road, Asheville 271-4612 jerseymikes.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Jersey Mike’s Subs N X 674 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 255-5551 jerseymikes.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Jimmy John's D

5 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 505-8020 jimmyjohns.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner Jimmy John’s - Subs so fast you’ll freak! Stop by our location, call for delivery or order online at jimmyjohns.com.

Dark City Deli E

Laurey's D B X A

122 Cherry St., Black Mountain 357-5300 darkcitydeli.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

67 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 252-1500 laureysyum.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Firehouse Subs E

Lenny’s Sub Shop S

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105-B Riverhills Road, Asheville 299-7552 firehousesubs.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

645 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 350-1338 lennys.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Loretta's Café D B H

114 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 253-3747 lorettascafe.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Louise's Kitchen E B A

115 Black Mountain Ave., Black Mountain 357-8088 louisesblackmtn.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store N B

10-C S. Main St., Weaverville 645-1111 maggiebswine.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Old School Subs & Salads S 63 Brook St. #9, Asheville 277-7750 oldschoolsubsandsalads.com Serving: Lunch

One Stop Deli and Bar D F 55 College St., Asheville 230-7777 ashevillemusichall.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Rev It Up! Sandwich Shop W

5 Regent Park Blvd Ste 108, Asheville 505-8555 revitupsandwichshop.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch

The Sandwich Company D

1 W. Pack Square Suite G-110, Asheville 210-8130 Serving: Lunch

Tod's Tasties & To-Gos D B 102 Montford Ave., Asheville 505-3701 todstasties.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

SEAFOOd ANd STEAk Black Mountain Ale House E F 117-C Cherry St., Black Mountain 669-9090 blackmountainalehouse.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Bonefish Grill E F X

105-C River Hills Road, Asheville 298-6530 bonefishgrill.com Serving: Dinner

Chef Mo's Restaurant & Bar S F H 900 Hendersonville Road, Suite 201, Asheville 274-3533 chefmo.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Chop House Asheville D F

22 Woodfin St., Asheville 253-1852 chophouseasheville.com Serving: Breakfast, Dinner The Chop House is the city's signature steakhouse, serving top quality Sterling Silver Beef.

Coach House Seafood & Steak Restaurant E B 508 W. State St., Black Mountain 669-4223 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Fisherman’s Quarters II W B 1445 Patton Ave., Asheville 285-0940 fishermansquarters.info Serving: Dinner

Todd's Sandwich Shop And Pub E B

601 W. State St., Black Mountain 669-6680 toddspub.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Two Guys Olde Style Hoagies N X 132 Charlotte St., Asheville 254-9955 twoguyshoagies.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Lobster Trap D F X A

35 Patton Ave., Asheville 350-0505 thelobstertrap.biz Serving: Dinner Voted "Best Seafood in WNC" every year since opening in 2005. Enjoy fresh seafood and beer from our very own Oysterhouse Brewing Company.

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Magnolia’s Raw Bar & Grille D F

Early Girl Eatery D B X A

Olive or Twist D F

Grovewood Café N F A H

26 E. Walnut St., Asheville 251-5211 magnoliasasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

8 Wall St., Asheville 259-9292 earlygirleatery.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

81 Broadway St., Asheville 273-8566 Oliveortwistasheville.net Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

111 Grovewood Road, Asheville 258-8956 Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Ruth’s Chris S F X

348 Depot St., Asheville 225-3497 thejunctionasheville.com Serving: Brunch, Dinner

26 All Souls Cresent, Asheville 398-6200 ruths-chris.com/asheville Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Sunset Terrace N F X

Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville (800) 438-5800 groveparkinn.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

SOuThErN Biscuit Head W B

733 Haywood Road, Asheville 333-5145 biscuitheads.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch • Opening summer 2013

The Blackbird D F

47 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 254-2502 theblackbirdrestaurant.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

The Junction R F X A H

Magnolia Ray N B

72 Weaverville Highway, Asheville 258-5228 magnoliaray.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Mayfel’s D F X H

22 College St., Asheville 252-8840 mayfels.net Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Moe’s Original Bar B Que S B 4 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 505-8282 moesoriginalbbq.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Red Rocker Inn E B

136 N. Daugherty St., Black Mountain (888) 669-5991 redrockerinn.com Serving: Breakfast, Dinner

Seven Sows Bourbon & Larder D F

Carmel’s Restaurant and Bar D F A 1 Page Ave. Suite 129, Asheville 252-8730 carmelsofasheville.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

77 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 255-2592 sevensows.com Serving: Brunch, Dinner

Tupelo Honey Café D F X A

12 College St., Asheville 255-4863 tupelohoneycafe.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Tupelo Honey Café South S F X A 1829 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 505-7676 tupelohoneycafe.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Corner Kitchen S B X A

3 Boston Way, Asheville 274-2439 thecornerkitchen.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner Tucked into a quiet corner of Biltmore Village, in one of Richard Sharpe Smith's original cottages, is one of Asheville's most surprising restaurants.

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SPECiAl OCCASiON The Admiral W F X

400 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-2541 theadmiralnc.com Serving: Dinner

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Bistro at Biltmore Estate S F A Biltmore Estate, Asheville 225-6230 biltmore.com/visit/dining/bistro Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Cúrate D F X A 11 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 239-2946 curatetapasbar.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Dining Room at Biltmore S F Biltmore Estate, Asheville (866) 242-8984 biltmore.com Serving: Dinner

Rezaz Restaurant S F X A 28 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-1510 rezaz.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Stone House Market W B

301 Old Leicester Highway, Asheville 252-1200 sites.google.com/site/thestonehousemarket Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Writer’s Bistro D F

Renaissance Asheville Hotel, 1 Thomas Wolfe Plaza, Asheville 252-8211 Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Zambra D F X A

85-A Walnut St., Asheville 232-1060 zambratapas.com Serving: Dinner

Grove Park Inn N F X 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 252-2711 groveparkinn.com/Leisure/Dining Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Isa’s Bistro D F 1 Battery Park Ave., Asheville isasbistro.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner • Opening summer 2013

The Madison Inn E B 15 Dixon Road, Black Mountain 669-4785 madisoninn-nc.com Serving: Brunch, Dinner

Palate Restaurant at the Monte Vista Hotel E F 308 W. State St., Black Mountain 669-8870 themontevistahotel.net Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Que Sera E B 400 E. State St., Black Mountain 664-9472 queserarestaurant.com Serving: Brunch, Dinner

Red Stag Grill S F A Grand Bohemian Hotel, 11 Boston Way, Asheville 398-5600 bohemianhotelasheville.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

ThAi Little Bee Thai D

French Broad Food Co-op Wednesday Tailgate Market, Asheville littlebeethai.com Serving: Take-out

Noi's Thai Kitchen N B X 535 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 251-1960 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Pon's Thai Cuisine S B

3101 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 681-0710 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Suwana's Thai Orchid Restaurant D B X 11 Broadway St., Asheville 281-8151 suwanasthaiorchid.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Tamarind Thai Cuisine S B 330 Rockwood Road #112, Arden 654-0988 eattamarindthai.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Thai Basil D B X

1 Page Ave. #151, Asheville 258-0036 thaibasilnc.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

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Thai Basil E B X

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227 W. State St., Black Mountain 664-4322 thaibasilnc.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Firestorm Café & Books D

Thai Citrus Restaurant N B

255-8115

100 Stone Ridge Blvd., Asheville 771-4779 thaicitrus.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

48 Commerce St., Asheville firestormcafe.com

Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Thai Cuisine Express W 1438 Patton Ave., Asheville 225-6082 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Wanpen Thai Restaurant S B 2292 Hendersonville Road, Arden 684-2777 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

uPSCAlE mOdErN Ambrozia Bar and Bistro N F 1020 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 350-3033 ambroziaavl.com Serving: Brunch, Dinner • Opening summer 2013

Horizons Dining Room and Bar N F 290 Macon Ave., Asheville (800) 438-5800 ww.groveparkinn.com Serving:Di nner

Isis Restaurant & Music Hall W F 743 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-2737 isisasheville.com Serving: Brunch, Dinner, Late-Night

Roux S F

43 Town Square Blvd., Asheville 209-2715 rouxasheville.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Laughing Seed Café D F X A 40 Wall St., Asheville 252-3445

laughingseed.com

Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner Farm to table, internationally themed

vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Full bar with organic wines, locally brewed beers and

designer cocktails. Beautiful outdoor dining on historic Wall Street.

Nourish & Flourish R H 347 Depot St., Suite 201, Asheville 255-2770

nourishflourishnow.com

Plant N B X A H 165 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 258-7500

plantisfood.com

Serving: Brunch, Dinner

Rosetta's Kitchen D B X A H 116 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 232-0738

rosettaskitchen.com

Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

Veg Heads N Table D F A

48 College St., Asheville 254-8980 tableasheville.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

705 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 505-8540

vegheadsdrivethru.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

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Rich espresso from City Bakery and dynamite Roasting.

BArS Arcade Asheville D F X 130 College St., Asheville 258-1400

The Admiral W F X

400 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-2541 theadmiralnc.com Serving: Dinner, Late-Night

The Backdoor D F

237 Haywood St. (in the back), Asheville 252-1014

The Bar of Soap N B H 333 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 255-7710 AVLBarOfSoap.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria D B X

42 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 255-0504 barleystaproom.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Asheville Yacht Club D F

87 Patton Ave., Asheville 255-8454 ashevilleyachtclub.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

Avenue M N F H

791 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 350-8181 avenuemavl.com Serving: Brunch, Dinner

Athena's Club D F

14 College St., Asheville 252-2456 myspace.com/madrasathena

The Bier Garden D F X

46 Haywood St., Asheville 285-0002 ashevillebiergarden.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

Black Mountain Ale House E F 117-C Cherry St., Black Mountain 669-9090 blackmountainalehouse.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

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COLD BEER.

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GREAT FOOD.

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Broadway's D F X

120 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 285-0400

BoBo Gallery D B

22 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 254-3426 bobogallery.com

Boiler Room D F

11 Grove St., Asheville 505-1612 boilerroomasheville.com

Burgermeister’s Kitchen & Tap W F X A

The Double Crown W F 375 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-9060

East Village Grille E F 1177 Tunnel Road, Asheville 299-3743 eastvillagegrille.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Elaine's Dueling Piano Bar N F Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 252-2711, ext. 7095 groveparkinn.com/elaines-dueling-piano-bar

697-A Haywood Road, Asheville 225-2920 burgermeisters.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Eleven on Grove D F

Bywater N F X

Emerald Lounge D F

796 Riverside Drive, Asheville 232-6967 bywaterbar.com Bring your own food, or food trucks

Cedric's Tavern S F A Biltmore Estate, Asheville 225-1333 biltmore.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Charlotte Street Grill and Pub N F 157 Charlotte St., Asheville 252-2948 charlottestreetpub.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

Cinebarre S B

Biltmore Square Mall, 800 Brevard Road, Asheville 665-7776 cinebarre.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Cinjades D F

22 N. Market St., Asheville 254-0835 cinjades.com

City Billiards D F

124 College St., Asheville 575-2266 citybilliardsavl.com

Club Hairspray D F X H

38 N. French Broad Ave., Asheville 258-2027 clubhairspray.com

Desoto Lounge W F X

504 Haywood Road, Asheville 255-1109 desotolounge.com Serving: Brunch, Dinner, Late-Night

11 Grove St., Asheville 505-1612 elevenongrove.com 112 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 575-2805 emeraldlounge.com

Frazier's Tavern N F 389 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 258-9828

The Grey Eagle W B X 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville 232-5800 thegreyeagle.com

Hannah Flanagan's Pub D F 27 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 252-1922 hannahflanaganspub.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Haywood Lounge W F 590 Haywood Road, Asheville 232-4938 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Holland’s Grill E F 1078 Tunnel Road, Asheville 298-8780 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Isis Restaurant & Music Hall W F 743 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-2737 isisasheville.com Serving: Brunch, Dinner, Late-Night

Jack of Hearts N F X 10 S. Main St., Weaverville 645-2700 jackofheartspub.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

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Jack of the Wood D F X A 95 Patton Ave., Asheville 252-5445 jackofthewood.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Orange Peel D B X 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 225-5851 theorangepeel.net

Pack's Tavern D F X H The Lobster Trap D F X A

35 Patton Ave., Asheville 350-0505 thelobstertrap.biz Serving: Dinner Voted “Best Seafood in WNC” every year since opening in 2005. Enjoy fresh seafood and beer from our very own Oysterhouse Brewing Company.

Magnolia’s Raw Bar & Grille D F 26 E. Walnut St., Asheville 251-5211 magnoliasasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

20 S. Spruce St., Asheville 225-6944 packstavern.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Pocket N F

389 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 258-9828

The Prospect D F X 11 Buxton Ave., Asheville

Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge D F X 7 Rankin Ave., Asheville 254-4993 rankinvault.com Serving: Dinner, Late-night

Root Bar Number One E B 1410 Tunnel Road, Asheville 299-7597

The Market Place Restaurant D F A 20 Wall St., Asheville 252-4162 marketplace-restaurant.com Serving: Dinner

Native Kitchen & Social Pub E B X A

204 Whitson Ave., Swannanoa 581-0480 nativesocialpub.com Serving: Dinner, Late-Night

O.Henry’s/The Underground D F X 237 Haywood St., Asheville 254-1891 ohenrysofasheville.com

The Odditorium W F

1045 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-9299 ashevilleodditorium.com

Olive or Twist D F

81 Broadway St., Asheville 273-8566 oliveortwistasheville.net Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

One Stop Deli and Bar D F 55 College St., Asheville 230-7777 ashevillemusichall.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

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Scandals Nightclub D F X 11 Grove St., Asheville 252-2838 scandalsnightclub.net

Scully’s Bar and Grille D F X 13 Walnut St., Asheville 251-8880 scullysasheville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Shovelhead Saloon E F

2898 U.S. Highway 70, Black Mountain 669-9541

Smokey’s After Dark D F X 18 Broadway St., Asheville 253-2155

The Southern Kitchen & Bar D F X A

41 Lexington Ave., Asheville 251-1777 southernkitchenandbar.com Serving: Brunch, Dinner

Spurs W F

1501 Patton Ave., Asheville 575-2258

TallGary's Cantina D F 4 College St., Asheville 232-0809 tallgarys.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

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The Thirsty Monk Downtown D B X

Westville Pub W F X A

The Thirsty Monk - Biltmore Park Town Square S B X

White Horse Black Mountain E B X

92 Patton Ave., Asheville 254-5470 monkpub.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

2 Town Square Blvd., Suite 170, Asheville 254-5470 monkpub.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

777 Haywood Road, Asheville 225-9782 westvillepub.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

105-C Montreat Road, Black Mountain 669-0816 whitehorseblackmountain.com

Tiger Mountain Thirst Parlour D B F X

103 Broadway St., Asheville 407-0666

Wild Wing Café D F X Timo’s House D F

5 Biltmore Ave. Suite 001, Asheville 575-2886 timoshouse.com Live bands, live DJs, no cover. Comedy, blues, open mic, open jam, drum-bass, hip hop. Local beers. Pool table. Games. Fun. Below Jimmy John's.

Town Pump Tavern E B X 135 Cherry St., Black Mountain 669-4808

Treasure Club E F

520 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 298-1400 thetreasureclub.com

Universal Joint W F X

784 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-7262 sites.google.com/site/universaljointasheville Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

Village Wayside Bar and Grill S F 30 Lodge St., Asheville 277-4121 villagewayside.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Vincenzo's Ristorante and Bistro D F H 10 N. Market St., Asheville 254-4698 vincenzos.com Serving:Di nner

W xyz Bar at Aloft Asheville D F 51 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 232-2838 aloftashevilledowntown.com/wxyzbar Serving: Light fare, Late-night

West Asheville Lounge & Kitchen W F X

401 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-7929 walkavl.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

161 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 253-3066 wildwingcafe.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

BEEr/ WiNE STOrES Asheville Wine Market D B 65 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 253-0060 ashevillewine.com

Bruisin’ Ales D B

66 Broadway St., Asheville 252-8999 bruisin-ales.com

Hops & Vines W B H X

797 Haywood Road, Suite 100, Asheville 252-5275 hopsandvines.net

Maggie B’s Wine & Specialty Store N B 10-C S. Main St., Weaverville 645-1111 maggiebswine.com

The Merry Wine Market E B H 108 W. State St., Black Mountain 669-9050 themerrywinemarket.com

Metro Wines S B

169 Charlotte St., Asheville 575-9525

Table Wine S B

1550 Hendersonville Road, Suite #102, Asheville 505-8588 tablewineasheville.com

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Vaso de Vino S B

Brevard Brewing Company B

Vino Vino Wine Market N B

Burial Beer D B

75 Long Shoals Road, Asheville 687-3838 vasodevino.com 178 Weaverville Highway, Asheville 658-9463 vinovinowines.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

63 E. Main St., Brevard 885-2101 brevard-brewing.com

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

Catawba Valley Brewing Company B 212 S. Green St., Morganton 430-6883 catawbavalleybrewingcompany.com

Weinhaus D B H

86 Patton Ave., Asheville 254-6453 weinhaus.com Serving: Light fare

Wine Emporium S B

422 Airport Road, Arden 687-8028 wineemporiumasheville.com

Wine Tunnel E B

148 Tunnel Road, Asheville 254-0504 winetunnelashevillenc-com

The Wine Guy N B

555 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 254-6500 theashevillewineguy.com

BrEWEriES/ diSTillEriES Altamont Brewing Company W F 1042 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-2400 altamontbrewingcompany.com

French Broad Brewery & Tasting Room S B 101 Fairview Road, Asheville 277-0222 frenchbroadbrewery.com

Frog Level Brewing Company B 56 Commerce St., Waynesville 454-5664 froglevelbrewing.com

Green Man Brewery Tasting Room D B 23 Buxton Ave., Asheville 252-5502 greenmanbrewery.com

Heinzelmannchen Brewery B X 545 Mill St., Sylva 631-4466 yourgnometownbrewery.com

Hi-Wire Brewing D B 197 Hilliard Ave., Asheville 772-0153 hiwirebrewing.com • Opening summer 2013

Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company D F X 77 Coxe Ave., Asheville 255-4077 ashevillebrewing.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company N B X 675 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 254-1281 ashevillepizza.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

BearWaters Brewing Company B 130 Frazier St. Suite 7, Waynesville 246-0602 bwbrewing.com

Highland Brewing Company E B X H

12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville 299-3370 highlandbrewing.com Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, Highland Brewing Company brews the finest and freshest ales in the Southeast.

Howling Moon Distillery P.O. Box 18724, Asheville howlingmoonshine.com

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Lexington Avenue Brewery D F X A

Nantahala Brewing Company B 61 Depot St., Bryson City 488-2337 nantahalabrewing.com

Oskar Blues Brewery B

342 Mountain Industrial Drive, Brevard 883-2337 oskarblues.com

Oyster House Brewing D F 625 Haywood Road, Asheville 350-0505 Serving: Dinner

Pisgah Brewing Company E B X 150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain 669-0190 pisgahbrewing.com Food trucks, call for details

Tipping Point Tavern and Brewery W F 190 Main St., Waynesville 246-9230 tippingpointtavern.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Thirsty Monk Downtown D B X

92 Patton Ave., Asheville 254-5470 monkpub.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

Troy & Sons Distillers E

12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville 575-2000 troyandsons.com

Wedge Brewing Company R B X 37 Payne’s Way, Suite 001 (125-B Roberts St.), Asheville 505-2792 wedgebrewing.com Food trucks, call for details

Wicked Weed Brewing D F 91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 575-9599 wickedweedbrewing.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night

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32 Degrees Ice Bar S F

140-F Airport Road, Arden 684-5778 32icebar.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner, Late-Night Full-Service Bar where beer is poured out at 32degrees and liquor at -5 degrees! Menu by Acropolis Pizza

Bomba D F

1 S. Pack Square, Asheville 252-9805 bombanc.com Serving: Light fare

Chef Mo's Restaurant & Bar S F H

900 Hendersonville Road, Suite 201, Asheville 274-3533 chefmo.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge S F A

2 Gerber Road, Suite 101, Asheville 274-7111 frankiebonesrestaurant.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Great Hall Bar N F

Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 252-2711 groveparkinn.com

The Imperial Life N F X 48 College St., Asheville 254-8980 imperialbarasheville.com Serving: Late-night, Light fare

Magnolia Lounge N F

Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 252-2711 groveparkinn.com/magnolia-lounge Serving: Dinner

OneFIFTYOne Boutique Bar & Kitchen D F

151 Haywood St., Asheville 239-0186 boutiquehotel-asheville.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Posana Café D F X A 1 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 505-3969 posanacafe.com Serving: Brunch, Dinner

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Pulp D F

The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 225-5851 theorangepeel.net

Red Stag Grill S F A

Grand Bohemian Hotel, 11 Boston Way, Asheville 398-5600 bohemianhotelasheville.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Sky Bar D F X

18 Battery Park Ave., Asheville 258-1058 worldcoffeecafe.com

The Social Lounge and Tapas D F 29 Broadway St., Asheville 376-0031 Serving: Dinner, Late-Night

WiNE BArS 5 Walnut Wine Bar D B X H 5 Walnut St., Asheville 253-2593 5walnut.com Serving: Light fare

Appalachian Vintner S B

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

Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar D B X 1 Page Ave. Grove Arcade, Asheville 252-0020 batteryparkbookexchange.com Serving: Light fare

The Classic Wineseller W B 20 Church St., Waynesville 452-6000 classicwineseller.com

Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro D F X 125 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 505-8560 stormasheville.com Serving: Dinner, Late-Night

Tressa's Downtown Jazz & Blues D F 28 Broadway St., Asheville 254-7072 tressas.com

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Cork & Keg Tasting Bar at The Weinhaus D B 86 Patton Ave., Asheville 252-1330 weinhaus.com Serving: Light fare

Santé Wine Bar & Taproom D B X 1 Page Ave. Suite 152, Asheville 254-8188 santewinebar.com Serving: Light fare

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B r E vA r d Brevard Brewing Company B 63 East Main St., Brevard 885-2101 brevard-brewing.com Serving: Late-Night

Bracken Mountain Bakery 34 S. Broad St., Brevard 883-4034 brackenmountainbakery.com

Brighter Day Coffee

102 College Station Drive, Brevard 884-2739 brighterdaycoffee.com Serving: Dinner

Hob Nob Restaurant F X A 192 W. Main St., Brevard 966-4662 hobnobrestaurant.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Jordan Street Café F X 30 W. Jordan St., Brevard 883-2558 Serving: Dinner

Marco Trattoria B

Quixote Restaurant F 20 McLean Road, Brevard 966-4554 quixotebrevard.com Serving: Dinner

Quotations Coffee Café

147 East Main St., Brevard 883-8966 quotationscoffee.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Sora Japanese Restaurant 91 Forest Gate Drive 883-9808 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Square Root F X

33 Times Arcade, Brevard 884-6171 squarerootrestaurant.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

hENdErSONvillE A Day In The Country’s Café on the Veranda 130 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville 692-7914 aditc.com Serving: Lunch

204 W. Main St., Brevard 883-4841 marcotrattoria.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Alykat

Oskar Blues Brewery B

Asaka Japanese Cuisine

342 Mountain Industrial Drive, Brevard 883-2337 oskarblues.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

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635 Spartanburg Highway, Hendersonville 697-0311 Serving: Lunch, Dinner 144 Highlands Square Drive, Hendersonville 698-7073 asaka-japanese-cuisine.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

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Binion's Roadhouse F

Fireside Pancake House

Black Bear Coffee Co.

Flat Rock Village Bakery A

1565 Four Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville 693-0492 hendersonvillerestaurant.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville 692-6333 blackbearcoffee.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Black Rose Public House F

295 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville 697-1004 Firesidepancakeinn.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch 2710 Greenville Highway U.S. 225, Flat Rock 693-1313 Flatrockwoodfired.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Harry's Grill & Piggy's Ice Cream

222 N. Main St., Hendersonville 668-2622 Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

102 Duncan Hill Road, Hendersonville 692-1995 harrysandpiggys.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Blue Mountain Deli/Hendersonville Community Co-Op A

Haus Heidelberg German Restaurant B

Blue Ridge Pizza Company B

The Homestead in Horse Shoe Cafe & Wine Bar B

715 S Grove St., Hendersonville 693-0505 hendersonville.coop Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6336 Brevard Road, Etowah 891-5648 blueridgepizzacompany.com/blue_ridge_ pizza.html Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Burntshirt Vineyards B

2695 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville 685-2402 burntshirtvineyards.com

630 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville 693-8227 hausheidelberg.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

4165 Brevard Road, Horse Shoe 891-5024 TheHomesteadinHorseShoe.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Hot Dog World

226 Kanuga St., Hendersonville 697-0374 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Cedars

Iannucci's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant B

Champa Sushi & Thai B

Inn on Church Street F

Cypress Cellar F

Lime Leaf Thai Fusion F

321 N. Main St., Hendersonville 698-1005 cypresscellar.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

342 N. Main St., Hendersonville 692-3300 Facebook.com/LimeLeafThaiFusion Serving: Lunch, Dinner

El Paso Mexican Restaurant F

Lon Sen Chinese Restaurant

227 Seventh Ave. West, Hendersonville 693-6762 hendersonvillehpc.org/structures/nationalregister-listings/the-cedars 437 N. Main St., Hendersonville 696-9800 champanc.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

1508 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville 693-4300 iannuccis.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner 201 Third Ave. West, Hendersonville 696-2001 innonchurch.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

619 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville 698-6040 el-paso-mexican.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

230 Thompson St., Hendersonville 697-2498 Serving: Dinner

Falderal Winery B

131 Third Ave., Hendersonville 693-7676 falderalwinery.com

133 4th Ave. E., Hendersonville 698-8584 meanmrmustards.com Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Firehouse Subs

Mezzaluna B

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825 Spartanburg Highway, Hendersonville 697-8344 firehousesubs.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Mean Mr. Mustard’s Café B

226 N. Main St., Hendersonville 697-6575 mezzaluna-hendersonville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

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Moe’s Original Bar B Que F 114 N. Main St., Hendersonville 595-9200 moesoriginalbbq.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Never Blue Tapas Bar & Grill F X A

Southern Appalachian Brewery B 822 Locust St., Ste 100, Hendersonville 684-1235 sabrewery.com Serving:Di nner

Thai Spice B

220 S. King St., Hendersonville 693-7323 thaispicenc.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

119 S. Main St., Hendersonville 693-4646 theneverblue.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Three Chopt Sandwich Shoppe

The Orchard Inn B

2024-B Asheville Highway, Hendersonville Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

100 Orchard Inn Lane, Saluda 749-5471 orchardinn.com Serving: Breakfast, Dinner

The Original Hannah Flanagan's Pub and Eatery F

103 E. 3rd Ave., Hendersonville 692-0228 Serving:Lunc h

Ugly Mug

Umi Japanese Fine Dining F X 633 N. Main St., Hendersonville 698-8048 umisushinc.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

300 N. Main St., Hendersonville 696-1665 theoriginalhannahflanagans.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Villa Roma WNC B

Pampered Palate

101-B 1st Ave. West, Hendersonville 693-1080 Flatrockwoodfired.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

728 W. 6th Ave., Hendersonville 696-0828 pampalate.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Papas & Beer B X 1821 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville 692-9915 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Purple Onion B A 16 Main St., Saluda 749-1179 purpleonionsaluda.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard B A

3754 Brevard Road, Horse Shoe 890-5833 villaromawnc.com

West First Wood-Fired Pizza F X A

mAdiSON COuNTy El Dorado Latin Grill F 14 S. Main St., Mars Hill 689-9704 eldoradolatingrill.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Good Stuff Grocery B X A 68 N. Main St., Marshall 649-9711 goodstuffgrocery.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Iron Horse Station B X

588 Chestnut Gap Road, Hendersonville 685-4002 saintpaulmountainvineyards.com

24 S. Andrews Ave., Hot Springs 622-0022 theironhorsestation.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Season's Restaurant at Highland Lake Inn F A

The Original Papa Nick's Pizza Take-Out

86 Lily Pad Lane, Flat Rock 696-9094 HLInn.com/Seasons Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Sol y Luna F 1715 Brevard Road, Hendersonville 692-4888 solylunanc.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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15 College St., Mars Hill 689-8566 originalpapanickspizza.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Smoky Mountain Diner

70 Lance Ave., Hot Springs 622-7571 hotspringsnc.org/pages/smokymountainpage.html Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Sweet Imaginations Ice Cream Café

Nantahala Brewing Company B

The Wagon Wheel

One Love Jamacian Restaurant

170 Bridge St., Hot Springs 622-7522 Serving: Lunch, Dinner

89 Carl Eller Road, Mars Hill 689-4755 Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Zuma Coffee X

10 S. Main St., Marshall 649-1617 zumacoffee.blogspot.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

WAy N E S v i l l E / S y l vA Annie's Bakery Café X A 506 W. Main St., Sylva 586-9096 anniesnaturallybakery.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

BearWaters Brewing Company B 130 Frazier St. Suite 7, Waynesville 246-0602 bwbrewing.com

Bogarts Restaurant & Tavern B 303 S. Main St., Waynesville 452-1313 bogartswaynesville.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Bourbon Barrel Beef and Ale W F 454 Hazelwood Ave., Waynesville 254-0209 bourbonbarrelbeefandale.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Café 50 A

50 N. Main St., Waynesville 246-9130 Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Frog Level Brewing Company B 56 Commerce St., Waynesville 454-5664 froglevelbrewing.com

Heinzelmannchen Brewery B X 545 Mill St., Sylva 631-4466 yourgnometownbrewery.com

Lulu's on Main B X 612 W. Main St., Sylva 586-8989 lulusonmain.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

61 Depot St., Bryson City 488-2337 nantahalabrewing.com

1168 Dellwood Road, Waynesville 233-6797 Serving: Lunch, Dinner • Opening summer 2013

Pisgah Inn

Milepost 408.6, Waynesville 235-8228 pisgahinn.com Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Smokey Shadows Lodge X

323 Smokey Shadows Lane, Maggie Valley 926-0001 smokeyshadows.com Serving: Breakfast, Dinner

Soul Infusion Teahouse and Bistro B X 628 E. Main St., Sylva 586-1717 soulinfusion.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

The Sweet Onion Restaurant F X 39 Miller St., Waynesville 456-5559 sweetonionrestaurant.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Tipping Point Tavern and Brewery F 190 Main St., Waynesville 246-9230 tippingpointtavern.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

OThEr lOCAlES Catawba Valley Brewing Company B

212 S. Green St., Morganton 430-6883 catawbavalleybrewingcompany.com

Garden Deli B X

107 Town Square, Burnsville 682-3946 garden-deli.com Serving: Lunch, Dinner

Knife & Fork B X A

61 Locust St., Spruce Pine 765-1511 knifeandforknc.com Serving: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Olde Hickory Brewery B 2 Third St., Hickory 322-1422 oldehickorybrewery.com

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pAgE nuMBER COLORS REfER TO: Black = listing location • REd = AdVERTISEMEnT 5 Walnut Wine Bar...........................................32, 101 12 Bones Smokehouse .......................................35, 72 32 Degrees Ice Bar ..........................................61, 100 51 Grill ...................................................................80 131 Main Restaurant ...............................................66 Acropolis Pizza ........................................................87 A Day In The Country’s Café on the Veranda ...........102 Allgood Coffee .........................................................78 All Souls Pizza .........................................................87 Allstars Sports Bar and Grill......................................66 Altamont Brewing Company .....................................99 Alykat ...................................................................102 Ambrozia Bar and Bistro ..........................................93 Angelo's Family Restaurant......................................66 Angelo’s Pizza .........................................................87 Annie's Bakery Café ..............................................105 Apollo Flame Bistro & Pizza .....................................84 Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture .........................69 Appalachian Vintner...............................................101 Aqua Café And Bar ..................................................85 Arcade Asheville ......................................................94 Artisan Catering & Deli.............................................76 Artisan Gourmet Market/Coffee & Wine Bar .............72 Asaka Japanese Cuisine ...................................83, 102 Asheville Grown Business Alliance .............................71 Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company ................87, 99 Asheville Radio Café ................................................78 Asheville Sandwich Company....................................89 Asheville Wine Market .............................................98 Asheville Yacht Club/Tilomorae Kitchen ........61, 79, 94 Asiana Grand Buffet - South .....................................77 Asian Grill .......................................................86, 112 Asian Wok of Asheville .............................................86 Athena's Club ..........................................................94 Athens Pizza............................................................87 Athens Restaurant ...................................................66 Avenue M ..........................................................79, 94 Avery's Creek Pizza And Ribs ...................................74 Baba Ghannouj Express ...........................................82 Bandidos Burritos ....................................................84 Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina ............47, 85 Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria.........................23, 87, 94 Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar .....101 BattleCat Coffee.......................................................78 Bean Werks Coffee & Tea .........................................78 BearWaters Brewing Company .........................99, 105 Bellagio Bistro .........................................................84 Ben’s Tune Up..........................................................66 Berliner Kindl German Restaurant ............................81 Big J's Bubba-Q .......................................................74 Biltmore Catering ....................................................76 Biltmore Coffee Traders............................................78 Biltmore Estate Restaurants......................................66 Binion's Roadhouse ...............................................103 Biscuit Head ............................................................91 Bistro at Biltmore Estate...........................................92 Black Bear Coffee Co. ............................................103 Black Bear Pizza......................................................87 Black-Eyed Susan Catering .......................................76 Black Forest Restaurant ...........................................81 Black Mountain Ale House..................................90, 94 Black Mountain Bakery............................................72 Black Mountain Bistro ..............................................66 Black Rose Public House.........................................103 Blue Mountain Deli/Hendersonville Community Co-Op...103

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Blue Mountain Pizza Café ........................................87 Blue Ridge Dining Room ..........................................66 Blue Ridge Food Venture ........................................101 Blue Ridge Pizza Company .....................................103 Blue Sky Café ..........................................................89 BoBo Gallery ...........................................................96 Bobo Pho ..........................................................38, 86 Bocelli’s ...................................................................83 Bogarts Restaurant & Tavern ..................................105 Boiler Room ............................................................96 Bomba ............................................................74, 100 Bonefish Grill ..........................................................90 Bouchon ..................................................................80 Bourbon Barrel Beef and Ale ..................................105 Bracken Mountain Bakery......................................102 Brevard Brewing Company...............................99, 102 Brighter Day Coffee ...............................................102 Broadway's .............................................................96 Brooklyn Bros. Pizza................................................87 Brown Bag Gourmet ................................................76 Bruisin’ Ales ............................................................98 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar .................................74 Burgermeister’s Kitchen & Tap ............................66, 96 Burgerworx .........................................................2, 66 Burial Beer ..............................................................99 Burntshirt Vineyards ........................................39, 103 Bywater ..................................................................96 Café 50 .................................................................105 Café 64 ...................................................................78 Café Azalea .............................................................68 Carmel’s Restaurant and Bar ................................2, 91 Carolina Mountain Bakery .......................................72 Catawba Valley Brewing Company ....................99, 105 Cecilia’s Kitchen .......................................................80 Ceci’s Culinary Tour ..................................................80 Cedric's Tavern ..................................................68, 96 Celebrity's Hot Dogs ....................................37, 65, 68 Celine and Company Catering "On Broadway" ...........76 Chai Pani.................................................................82 Champa Sushi & Thai .......................................83, 103 Chapala Mexican Restaurant ...................................85 Charley's Grilled Subs ..............................................89 Charlotte Street Grill and Pub .............................88, 96 Chef Michael's Catering............................................76 Chef Mo's Restaurant & Bar .............................90, 100 Chef’s Table .............................................................80 Chestnut ............................................................55, 68 China Wok...............................................................77 Chocolate Gems .......................................................77 Chop House Asheville ...............................................90 Chop Shop Butchery.................................................81 Chorizo ...................................................................84 Chowtime Pizza .......................................................87 Cinebarre ....................................................21, 68, 96 Cinjades ..................................................................96 Cinnamon Kitchen Indian Cuisine ..............................82 CinTom's Frozen Custard ..........................................75 Circle in the Square..................................................87 City Bakery Café................................................23, 72 City Billiards ............................................................96 CityMug Café at CityMac ..........................................78 Clingman Café .........................................................78 Club Hairspray.........................................................96 Coach House Seafood & Steak Restaurant .................90 Cocula Mexican Restaurant ......................................85

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Colorful Palate.........................................................76 Cork & Keg Tasting Bar at The Weinhaus.................101 Corner Grill .............................................................68 Corner Kitchen ...................................................55, 91 Corner Stone Restaurant ..........................................68 Creekside Taphouse .................................................74 Creperie and Cafe Of Weaverville .............................74 Crêperie Bouchon ....................................................80 CruiZers ..................................................................68 Cucina 24 ................................................................83 Cúrate Bar De Tapas ...........................................11,92 Cypress Cellar ........................................................103 Dairy King...............................................................75 Dark City Deli ..........................................................89 Del Vecchio’s Pizza ...................................................87 Desoto Lounge...................................................88, 96 Dickey's Barbecue Pit ..............................................74 Digable Pizza ..........................................................87 Dining Room at Biltmore ..........................................92 Dobrá Tea ...............................................................74 Doc Chey’s Noodle House ...................................53, 86 Donatelli Bakery and Café .................................41, 72 Double D’s Coffee & Desserts ...................................78 Dough .................................................................7, 81 Dragon China ..........................................................77 Duvall's Restaurant .................................................79 Dynamite Roasting Company ...................................78 Early Girl Eatery ......................................................91 Earth Fare ...............................................................81 East Village Grille...............................................88, 96 Eddie's Dog House ...................................................68 Eden-Out .................................................................76 Edna’s of Asheville ...................................................78 Elaine's Dueling Piano Bar .......................................96 El Chapala ..............................................................85 El Charro Mexican Restaurant ..................................85 El Dorado Latin Grill...............................................104 Eleven on Grove ......................................................96 El Kimchi .................................................................80 El Mariachi ..............................................................84 El Paraiso Mexican Grill ...........................................85 El Paso Mexican Restaurant....................................103 El Que Pasa .............................................................85 Emerald Lounge ......................................................96 Everyday Gourmet...................................................76 Eye Scream .............................................................75 Fairview Tavern .......................................................68 Falderal Winery .....................................................103 Farm Burger......................................................13, 68 Fat Cat’s Billiards .....................................................88 Favilla’s New York Pizza...........................................87 Fig Bistro.................................................................79 Filo Pastries .............................................................72 Firehouse Subs ................................................89, 103 Fireplace Restaurant ................................................68 Fireside Pancake House .........................................103 Firestorm Café & Books ...............................37, 74, 93 Fisherman’s Quarters II ............................................90 Five Guys Burgers and Fries .....................................68 Five Points Restaurant .............................................79 Flat Rock Village Bakery ........................................103 Flying Falafel Brothers .............................................80 Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge .................68, 100 Frank’s New York Deli ..............................................89 Frank's Roman Pizza .........................................87, 88 Frazier's Tavern.......................................................96 Fred's Speakeasy South ...........................................88 French Broad Brewery & Tasting Room .....................99 French Broad Chocolate Lounge............................9, 77 French Broad Food Co-op .........................................81 French Fryz .............................................................68 Fresh As Can Bee Catering & Event Center ................76 Fresh Market ...........................................................81 Fresh Quarter Produce .............................................81 Fresh Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta ...............................88 Frog Level Brewing Company ...........................99, 105

Fuddruckers ............................................................89 Ganko Express.........................................................86 Garden Deli ...........................................................105 Get Roasted .............................................................78 Glass Onion .......................................................46, 83 Good Stuff Grocery ................................................104 Great Wall Restaurant ..............................................77 Greenlife Grocery (Whole Foods)..............................81 Green Man Brewery Tasting Room ............................99 Green Sage Coffeehouse & Café ...............................68 Green Tea Sushi Restaurant ......................................83 Grove Arcade Public Market ...................................111 Grove Park Inn ..................................................73, 92 Grovewood Café ......................................................91 Gypsy Queen Cuisine ...............................................80 Hacienda Jalisco Mexican Grill & Bar ........................85 Hana.......................................................................86 Hank’s BBQ .............................................................74 Hannah Flanagan's Pub .....................................89, 96 Happy Hill Restaurant ..............................................79 Harry's Grill & Piggy's Ice Cream ...........................103 Haus Heidelberg German Restaurant ......................103 Havana Restaurant ..................................................84 Haywood Lounge .....................................................96 Haywood Park Cafe .................................................74 Heinzelmannchen Brewery.....................................105 Heiwa Shokudo .......................................................83 Hickory Tavern ........................................................68 Hi Fi Coffee Bar & Café ............................................89 High-Five Coffee Bar................................................78 Highland Brewing Company .................................4, 99 Hob Nob Restaurant ..............................................102 Holland’s Grill ....................................................89, 96 HomeGrown ............................................................79 Hopey’s & Company Market .....................................82 Hops & Vines ...........................................................98 Horizons Dining Room and Bar ................................93 Hot Dog King...........................................................68 Hot Dog World.......................................................103 Howling Moon Distillery .....................................32, 99 Iannucci's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant ............88, 103 Ichiban Steak House & Sushi Bar ..............................83 India Garden ...........................................................82 Ingles ......................................................................82 Inn on Church Street ..............................................103 Iron Horse Station..................................................104 Isa’s Bistro...............................................................92 Isis Restaurant & Music Hall .........................59, 93, 96 Izzy's Coffee Den ....................................................78 Izzy’s Coffee Truck ...................................................80 Jack of Hearts .............................................67, 68, 96 Jack of the Wood .........................................67, 70, 97 Jackson Underground Café.......................................89 Jersey Mike’s Subs ...................................................89 Jerusalem Garden Café ............................................84 Jimmy John's ....................................................73, 89 Jordan Street Café .................................................102 Juicy Lucy's .............................................................70 Kathmandu Café......................................................83 Kilwin's Chocolates, Fudge & Ice Cream ....................78 King’s Chinese Kitchen .............................................77 Knife and Fork ......................................................105 Kosta's Kitchen ........................................................70 La Bamba Burrito Express ........................................85 La Carreta ...............................................................85 La Espija..................................................................72 Las Cazuelas ............................................................85 Latin Flavor Cafe .....................................................84 Laughing Seed Café ...........................................67, 93 Laurey's ......................................................27, 76, 89 LaZoom Tours ..........................................................21 Lenny’s Sub Shop.....................................................89 Lexington Avenue Brewery ........................81, 95, 100 Lime Leaf Thai Fusion ............................................103 Límones ..................................................................84 Little Bee Thai..........................................................92

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Little Pigs BBQ .........................................................74 Livi's Pantry ............................................................82 Lon Sen Chinese Restaurant ...................................103 Loretta's Café ..........................................................90 Los Nenes Bakery ....................................................82 Louise's Kitchen .......................................................90 Lovin' Tenders .........................................................80 Lucky Bamboo Cafe .................................................86 Lucky Otter .............................................................84 Luella’s Bar-B-Que ...................................................74 Lulu's on Main.......................................................105 Mack Kells Pub & Grill..............................................89 Mac's .....................................................................70 Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store .....................90, 98 Magnolia Lounge ...................................................100 Magnolia Ray ....................................................17, 91 Magnolia’s Raw Bar & Grille ...............................91, 97 Malaprop's Café ......................................................75 Mamacita’s ..............................................................85 Mama Dukes Wood Fired Oven.................................76 Mama’s Fast Food ....................................................79 Marble Slab Creamery .............................................75 Marco's Pizzeria ................................................33, 88 Marco Trattoria ......................................................102 Marta's Catering ......................................................76 Mayfel’s ..................................................................91 Mean Mr. Mustard’s Café ........................................103 Mediterranean Restaurant........................................79 Mela Indian Restaurant ............................................83 Mellow Mushroom .............................................43, 88 Melt Your Heart .......................................................80 Metro China.............................................................77 Metro Wines ............................................................98 Mexico Lindo Mexican Restaurant.............................85 Mezzaluna ............................................................103 MG Road: The Chai Pani Lounge ...............................83 Mikado Japanese Steakhouse...................................83 Mike’s Main Street Grill ............................................70 Modesto ..................................................................83 Moe’s Original Bar B Que ...........................74, 91, 104 Moe’s Southwest Grill ...............................................85 Moments by Anne, Café and Catering .......................75 Moose Café .............................................................79 Mosaic Café & Coffeehouse ................................72, 75 Ms. Chocolate ..........................................................78 Munchies ‘N More Late Night Delivery ......................76 My Father’s Pizza ....................................................88 Nachos And Beer .....................................................85 Nantahala Brewing Company .........................100, 105 Native Kitchen & Social Pub .....................................97 Neo Burrito .............................................................85 Neo Cantina at Biltmore ...........................................85 Never Blue Tapas Bar & Grill ............................19, 104 New 1 China ...........................................................77 New Bridge Café .....................................................70 Nine Mile ................................................................79 Noi's Thai Kitchen ....................................................92 Nona Mia Ritrovo...............................................27, 83 Nourish & Flourish ...................................................93 Number One China Restaurant .................................77 Nutz About Fudge ....................................................78 O.Henry’s / The Underground ..................................97 Oil & Vinegar.....................................................37, 82 Okie Dokies Smokehouse .........................................74 Olde Hickory Brewery ............................................105 Old Europe ..............................................................78 Old School Subs & Salads .........................................90 Ole’s Guacamoles.....................................................85 Olive and Kickin’ .....................................................82 Olive or Twist .....................................................91, 97 OneFIFTYOne Boutique Bar & Kitchen ...............70, 100 One Love Jamacian Restaurant ..............................105 One Stop Deli and Bar........................................90, 97 Oriental Pavilion ......................................................77 Oskar Blues Brewery .....................................100, 102 Over Easy Café ........................................................79

Oyster House Brewing............................................100 Pacific Pagoda .................................................86, 112 Pack's Tavern ..............................................29, 70, 97 Palate Restaurant at the Monte Vista Hotel ...............92 Pampered Palate ...................................................104 Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza .........................88 Papas & Beer ..................................................86, 104 Pasta Fasta Italian Eatery.........................................83 Peking East .............................................................77 P.F. Changs China Bistro ............................................77 Phil’s Bar-B-Que Pit..................................................74 Pho R Us .................................................................86 Pho Ya Belly ............................................................80 Piazza Restaurant....................................................83 Pisgah Brewing Company .......................................100 Pisgah Inn .......................................................11, 105 Pizza And More .......................................................88 Pizza Pura...............................................................88 Plant .................................................................49, 93 Pomodoros Greek and Italian Café ...........................83 Pon's Thai Cuisine ....................................................92 Poppy’s Kitchen .......................................................70 Posana Café ....................................................70, 100 Pulp ......................................................................101 Que Sera .................................................................92 Quotations Coffee Café ..........................................102 Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge ...................................97 Red Radish ..............................................................76 Red Rocker Inn ........................................................91 Red Stag Grill ..................................................92, 101 Rejavanation Café ...................................................75 Restaurant Puebla ...................................................86 Rev It Up! Sandwich Shop ........................................90 Rezaz Enoteca .........................................................84 Rezaz Restaurant...............................................25, 92 Rise ‘n Shine Café ..............................................17, 70 Rite Aid Coffee Shop ................................................70 Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack .................................23, 70 Roman’s Local Deli...................................................80 Root Bar Number One..............................................97 Rosetta's Kitchen .....................................................93 Roux .................................................................53, 93 Ruth’s Chris .............................................................91 Sabor Bustaurant .....................................................80 Saffron Fine Foods ...................................................76 Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard ................................104 Salsas......................................................................84 Santé Wine Bar & Taproom ..............................11, 101 Savory Thyme Cafe..................................................78 Scandals Nightclub ...................................................97 Scully’s Bar and Grille ........................................70, 97 Season's Restaurant at Highland Lake Inn ..............104 Seven Sows Bourbon & Larder..................................91 Shogun Buffet .........................................................87 Short Street Cakes ...................................................72 Shovelhead Saloon ..................................................97 Sky Bar .................................................................101 Smash Events/Smash Box Mobile Kitchen .................77 Smokey’s After Dark ................................................97 Smokey Shadows Lodge .........................................105 Smoky Mountain Diner ..........................................104 Sogo Fusion .............................................................87 Sol y Luna .............................................................104 Sora Japanese Restaurant ......................................102 Soul Infusion Teahouse and Bistro ..........................105 Sourwood Inn ..........................................................70 Southern Appalachian Brewery...............................104 Spa Café..................................................................75 Spurs ......................................................................97 Stable Café ..............................................................70 Standard Pizza Company .........................................88 State Street BBQ and Catering ..................................74 Stonebowl Korean....................................................87 Stone Ridge Tavern ..................................................70 Stoney Knob Café ....................................................85 Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro ...........................29, 70, 101

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Strada .....................................................................83 Straightaway Café and Pub ......................................72 Sugar & Snow Gelato .........................................75, 80 Sunny Point Café .................................................9, 79 Sunset Terrace .........................................................91 Suwana's Thai Orchid Restaurant .......................38, 92 Sweet Imaginations Ice Cream Café ........................105 Sweet Promises Wedding & Anniversary Cakes..........77 Table .................................................................25, 93 Table Wine ..............................................................98 Tacos Jalisco ............................................................86 Tacos Le Piedad .......................................................86 Take the Cake..........................................................76 TallGary's Cantina .............................................86, 97 Tamarind Thai Cuisine ..............................................92 Taqueria Con Cuida ..................................................86 Taqueria Fast ...........................................................86 Tastee Diner ............................................................79 TCBY .................................................................13, 76 Thai Basil ..........................................................92, 93 Thai Citrus Restaurant ..............................................93 Thai Cuisine Express.................................................93 Thai Spice ..............................................................104 The Admiral.......................................................91, 94 The Bar of Soap .......................................................94 The Bavarian Lodge Restaurant ................................81 The Bier Garden ..........................................35, 88, 94 The Biltmore Coffee Company ..................................74 The Blackbird ....................................................23, 91 The Cedars ............................................................103 The Cheese Store of Asheville at the Weinhaus ....74, 81 The Chocolate Fetish ................................................77 The Classic Wineseller.............................................101 The Double Crown....................................................96 The Dripolator Coffeehouse ......................................78 The Gourmet Chip Company .....................................68 The Great Hall Bar .................................................100 The Green Room ................................................39, 81 The Grey Eagle ........................................................96 The Homestead in Horse Shoe Cafe & Wine Bar...49, 103 The Honeybaked Ham Co. ........................................68 The Hop Ice Cream Cafe ...........................................75 The Hop West ..........................................................75 The Imperial Life .............................................25, 100 The Junction ............................................................91 The Lobster Trap ............................................3, 90, 97 The Local Joint...................................................39, 79 The Lot (food truck court) ........................................80 The Lowdown...........................................................80 The Madison Inn ......................................................92 The Market Place Restaurant ........................15, 81, 97 The Merry Wine Market ...........................................98 The Mill Pizzeria and Pub .........................................88 The Morning Glory Café ...........................................70 The Noodle Shop......................................................77 The Odditorium........................................................97 The Orange Peel ......................................................97 The Orchard Inn.....................................................104 The Original Hannah Flanagan's Pub and Eatery.....104 The Original Papa Nick's Pizza Take-Out.................104 The Pocket ..............................................................97 The Potato Wedge ....................................................79 The Prospect ............................................................97 The Purple Onion .............................................41, 104 The Residences At Biltmore.......................................21 The Sandwich Company............................................90 The Scottish Cottage .................................................76 The Sisters McMullen ................................................72 The Social Lounge and Tapas ............................79, 101 The Soda Fountain at Woolworth Walk ................27, 79 The Southern Kitchen & Bar ...............................81, 97 The Square Root ....................................................102 The Stone House Market ..........................................92 The Sweet Onion Restaurant...................................105 The Thirsty Monk .................................49, 89, 98, 100 The Venue ...............................................................77 The Wagon Wheel ..................................................105

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The Wine Guy ..........................................................99 The Writer’s Bistro....................................................92 Three Chopt Sandwich Shoppe ..............................104 Timo’s House ...........................................................98 Tin Can Pizzeria .......................................................80 Tipping Point Tavern and Brewery ..................100, 105 Thirst Parlor ............................................................98 Todd's Sandwich Shop And Pub.................................90 Tod's Tasties & To-Gos ..............................................90 Tokyo Express Inc. ...................................................84 Tomato Jam Café .....................................................75 Town Pump Tavern...................................................98 Trail Head Restaurant and Bar..................................72 Travinia Italian Kitchen ............................................83 Treasure Club.....................................................31, 98 Tressa's Downtown Jazz & Blues.............................101 Trout Lily Market .....................................................82 Troy and Sons ........................................................100 True Confections ......................................................78 Tupelo Honey Café ...................................................91 Tutti Fruitti Frozen Yogurt .........................................76 Twisted Crêpe ..........................................................72 Two Guys Olde Style Hoagies ....................................90 Ugly Mug ..............................................................104 Ultimate Ice Cream ..................................................76 Umi Japanese Fine Dining ......................................104 Universal Joint ..................................................72, 98 Urban Burrito ..........................................................86 Ursa Minor Coffee....................................................80 Valet Gourmet .........................................................77 Vanuatu Kava Bar....................................................75 Vaso de Vino............................................................99 Veg Heads ...............................................................93 Veranda Café & Gifts ...............................................75 Village Wayside Bar and Grill ...................................72 Village Wayside Bar and Grill ...................................98 Villa Roma WNC.....................................................104 Vincenzo's Ristorante and Bistro .........................83, 98 Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian ............................53, 83 Vino Vino Wine Market.............................................99 Waking Life Espresso ...............................................78 Wall Street Coffee House and Emporium ...................75 Wanpen Thai Restaurant ..........................................93 Wasabi Japanese Restaurant ..............................19, 84 Webo's BBQ ............................................................74 Wedge Brewing Company ......................................100 Weinhaus ................................................................99 Well-Bred Bakery & Café .........................................72 West Asheville Lounge & Kitchen ........................81, 98 West End Bakery ...............................................17, 75 West First Wood-Fired Pizza ...................................104 West Village Market And Deli ...................................82 Westville Pub .....................................................89, 98 White Duck Taco Shop ..........................................5, 80 White Horse Black Mountain ....................................98 Wicked Weed Brewing......................................81, 100 Wild Wing Café ............................................43, 72, 98 Wild Wok Asian Bistro ..............................................87 Wine Emporium .......................................................99 Wine Tunnel ............................................................99 Wingbean................................................................77 Woody’s Pizza and Hoagies ......................................88 World Coffee Café....................................................75 World’s Best Carrot Cake ....................................41, 76 W xyz Bar at Aloft Asheville .....................................98 Wynn’s Diner ...........................................................79 Yao’s .......................................................................77 Ya Ya's Frozen Yogurt ..............................................76 YoLo Frozen Yogurt ..................................................76 Yoshida Express .......................................................84 Yoshida Japanese Steak House .............................6, 84 Yuzu Patisserie ........................................................72 Zambra ...................................................................92 Zen Sushi ................................................................84 Zia Taqueria ............................................................84 Zoe's Kitchen...........................................................85 Zuma Coffee .........................................................105

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