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What do we love most at Xpress about our annual Best Of WNC? The chance to share the high points in our community — from heroes to coffeehouses, restaurants to hiking trails. We honor the communitarians among you — the people who are actively engaged in their communities and who make our region the treasure that it is. And we’re greatly honored to share these Best Of WNC results as Mountain Xpress celebrates 20 years in Asheville. (Our first Best Of poll in 1995 featured a mere 180 categories — this year, we’ve tallied 561.) In this issue, discover WNC’s favorite Eats — from Best Burger to Best Breaksfast Restaurant — the most heavily voted section in all of Best Of (the number of votes garnered in some of these categories would upset city and county elections if it was a political contest). This week, we also present other heavily voted categories, such as Best Hair Salon and Best All-Round Brewery ... and much more. So dive in, and ponder who will win in the next 20 years. — Sincerely, the Xpress staff
Table of conTenTs 06 | eats 30 | drinks 46 | outdoors 51 | Professional/Home services 60 | Pets 66 | media 70 | Work & Business 78 | farm & Garden
SMALL TOWNS 82 | sWannanoa & Black mountain 83 | Burnsville, sPruce Pine & celo 84 | marsHall/Hot sPrinGs 86 | Weaverville & Woodfin
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We have taken great care to ensure the accuracy of the Best of WNC listings, but if you have corrections, questions or suggestions, email us at listings@ mountainx.com, or call 251-1333. Some Best of WNC categories received inadequate votes to allow us to declare first-, second- and third-place winners. Cover photo: Tim Robison corrections The correct spelling of the Best Local Character who plays Sister Bad Habit is Jim Lauzon. The photo in the Cullowhee/Sylva small-towns section featured City Lights Bookstore, not City Lights Café, which won Best Breakfast. The correct spelling of one of our Best Hero winners is Laurey Masterton.
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Offering our own craft-brewed beer, hand-tossed pizza with fresh local ingredients, & our own homemade ice cream
Mountain Xpress 2014 Best of WNC Readers Poll Weaverville & Woodfin
Blue Mountain Pizza & Brew Pub
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First Place Saturday-Night Hangout, Regional: Weaverville & Woodfin First Place Bar, Regional: Weaverville & Woodfin First Place Business That Gives Back To The Community, Regional: Weaverville & Woodfin Second Place Dinner Restaurant, Regional: Weaverville & Woodfin Third Place Lunch Restaurant, Regional: Weaverville & Woodfin
Blue Mountain Pizza & Brew Pub Extensive menu, Fresh local ingredients Live music every night from 7-9 55 N Main St downtown Weaverville www.bluemountainpizza.com Tuesday-Sunday 11am to 9pm with extended hours Friday & Saturday until 10pm 828.658.8778
Thank you to the best staff around who work hard every day to make it happen To our customers who over the years have become our friends And to the Weaverville community who have embraced us Your support and recognition is appreciated more than you will ever know mountainx.com
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11 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 239-2946 • curatetapasbar.com
2 Nine Mile d w
233 Montford Ave., Asheville 505-3121 • ninemileasheville.com 751 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-9903
3 Límones d g z
13 Eagle St., Asheville 252-2327 • limonesrestaurant.com
BarBecue 1 12 Bones Smokehouse River r s x
5 Riverside Drive, Asheville 253-4499 • 12bones.com
3578 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 687-1395
2 Luella's Bar-B-Que n g c f 501 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 505-7427 • luellasbbq.com
3 Moe’s Original Bar B Que s 4 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 505-8282 • moesoriginalbbq.com 114 N. Main St., Hendersonville 595-9200
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In a repeat of the Best of 2013, the top three Restaurants Still Needed in Asheville are ethiopian, authentic Chinese and Vietnamese. Addissae, set to open soon on Commerce Street, should help satisfy the long-held craving for Ethiopian, but overall, votes in the category noted a staggering variety of unmet culinary desires. So aspiring restaurateurs take note: WNC hungers for everything from dim sum to a Jewish deli. While some hanker for Peruvian or Paleo fare, there are others who would just like a good vegan pizza. And while we can’t condone the approach of the voter who “would strangle so many hobos for a decent dumpling in this town,” we do appreciate the depth of the local passion for excellent cuisine. — Gina Smith X
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Local Care. Your Way.
Hospice • Palliative Care • Research • Elizabeth House
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We want to thank our customers for writing us in on the ballots. #2 based on write-in votes is awesome! Thanks for your loyalty. We love you too!
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Serving homemade & specialty soups, sandwiches, & dinner entrees 30 W. Main St. Brevard, NC Phone: (828) 862-[ToGo] 8646 Hours: Mon - Thurs 11am to 9pm • Fri - Sat 8am to 9pm • Sun 8am to 3pm
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Thank you Asheville... for recognizing us as the #1 Sandwich Restaurant in WNC. We appreciate your support.
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784 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-7262 • ujasheville.com
3 Juicy Lucy's Burger Bar & Grill s 620 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-0355 • juicylucysburgerbarandgrill.com
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1 Mamacita’s d g c j x
77A Biltmore Ave., Asheville 255-8080 • mamacitasgrill.com
2 Neo Burrito w s g
1341 Parkwood Road, No. 107, Asheville 225-4101 • neoburrito.com 2 town Square, biltmore Park, Asheville 989-5446
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1 Carrabba’s Italian Grill s e a 332 Rockwood Road, Arden 654-8411 • carrabbas.com
www.salsasnc.com 828-252-9805 6 Patton Avenue Downtown
10 buckstone Place, Asheville 281-2300
2 Bonefish Grill e 105-C River Hills Road, Asheville 298-6530 • bonefishgrill.com
2 Chic-Fil-A Various locations chick-fil-a.com
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50 broadway, Asheville 236-9800 • mellowmushroom.com
diner/Home-style 1 HomeGrown d g c z f l x
371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 232-4340 • slowfoodrightquick.com
Zambra: Best Romantic Dining
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1 Sunny Point Café w g c z l x
417 biltmore Ave., Suite 4F, Asheville 505-3449
2 Early Girl Eatery d g z
733 Haywood Road, Asheville 333-5145 • biscuitheads.com
2 Tupelo Honey Cafe d s g c j f
12 College St., Asheville 255-4863 • tupelohoneycafe.com 1829 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 505-7676
3 Sunny Point Café w g c z l 626 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com
626 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com 8 Wall St., Asheville 259-9292 • earlygirleatery.com
3 Over Easy Café d z
32 broadway St., Asheville 236-3533 • overeasyasheville.com
BurGer 1 Farm Burger d g z
10 Patton Ave., Asheville 348-8540 • farmburger.net
59 Highland Square Drive, Hendersonville 595-9650
3 Five Points Restaurant d 258 broadway, Asheville 252-8030
food truck 1 El Kimchi w j
Asheville 551-6777
2 Gypsy Queen Cuisine g j z Asheville 242-2814 • gypsyqueencuisine.com
3 Farm To Fender Food Truck s g
Thanks for voting us one of the Best Latin restaurants in 2014!
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Thank you asheville! We love you! Gratefully, Greg, Miki, Charlie & Magnolia
1 Crêperie Bouchon d c j z
62 1/8 N. Lexington Ave. Courtyard, Asheville 350-3741 • creperiebouchon.com
2 Farm Burger d g z 10 Patton Ave., Asheville 348-8540 • farmburger.net
3 McDonald’s Various locations mcdonalds.com
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Everyday 3 7 1 M e r r i m o n Av e .
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185 King Street would like to thank you for your votes!
Green/sustainaBility-friendly restaurant 1 Green Sage Café d w s g c f l 5 broadway, Asheville 252-4450 • greensagecafe.com
1800 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 274-4450 70 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 785-1780
2 HomeGrown d g c z f l 371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 232-4340 • slowfoodrightquick.com
2 Plant d g c l
165 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 258-7500 • plantisfood.com
Brevard’s Premier Music Venue • Local & National Music and Comedy Acts
1341 Parkwood Road, No. 107, Asheville 225-4101 • neoburrito.com 2 town Square, biltmore Park, Asheville 989-5446
HealtHiest restaurant 40 Wall St., Asheville 252-3445 • laughingseed.com
• Full Kitchen Coming Soon!
165 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 258-7500 • plantisfood.com
Events Calendar & Ticketing Info @ www.185kingst.com
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dininG Green Eleven of this year’s best of WNC winners identify as Green Restaurants. Posana Café (best Special Diet options) helped spearhead Asheville’s green-dining movement, becoming North Carolina’s first Certified Green Restaurant in 2011. the next year, the Green Restaurant Association named Asheville the first Green Dining Destination in the u.S.
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kid-friendly 1 Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co. d n c x 77 Coxe Ave., Asheville 255-4077 • ashevillebrewing.com 675 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 254-1281 • ashevillebrewing.com
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3 McDonald’s Various locations mcdonalds.com
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late-niGHt 1 Rosetta's Kitchen d g c z f x
116 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 232-0738 • rosettaskitchen.com
2 51 Grill d
51 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 258-1670 • 51grill.com
3 The Southern Kitchen and Bar d g
41 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 251-1777 • southernkitchenandbar.com
local-food emPHasis 1 HomeGrown d g c z f l 371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 232-4340 • slowfoodrightquick.com
2 Early Girl Eatery d g z 8 Wall St., Asheville 259-9292 • earlygirleatery.com
3 Sunny Point Café w g c z l 626 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com
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48 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 575-2667 • chestnutasheville.com
2 Mela Indian Restaurant d g c 70 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 225-8880 • melaasheville.com
3 Pack's Tavern d c l 20 S. Spruce St., Asheville 225-6944 • packstavern.com
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FRIES Merci beaucoup! N FOOD Thank you, Mountain Xpress voters! Our wine glass runneth over! #3 Restaurant Wine List #3 Best Restaurateur (Michel Baudouin) #2 Romantic Dining #1 French Fries #1 European Food
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2 Mamacita’s d g c j 77-A Biltmore Ave., Asheville 255-8080 • mamacitasgrill.com
3 Chai Pani d g c z
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812 Riverside Drive, Asheville 28804 828-254-6060 ashevillecommunitymovement.com
1 Universal Joint w x 784 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-7262 • ujasheville.com
2 Wicked Weed Brewing d c 91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 575-9599 • wickedweedbrewing.com
3 White Duck Taco Shop r d c j z
2 Westville Pub w g c 777 Haywood Road, Asheville 225-9782 • westvillepub.com
2 Wicked Weed Brewing d c 91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 575-9599 • wickedweedbrewing.com
3 Universal Joint w
784 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-7262 • ujasheville.com
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12 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 232-9191
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91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 575-9599 • wickedweedbrewing.com
2 Lexington Avenue Brewery d g c
39 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 252-0212 • lexavebrew.com
3 Carmel’s Restaurant and Bar d g c z 1 Page Ave. Suite 129, Asheville 252-8730 • carmelsofasheville.com
3 The Southern Kitchen and Bar d g
41 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 251-1777 • southernkitchenandbar.com
Pizza 1 Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co. d n s c x
77 Coxe Ave., Asheville 255-4077 • ashevillebrewing.com 675 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 254-1281 • ashevillebrewing.com
1850 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-5775
2 Marco's Pizzeria n c
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1 Jack of the Wood d g c z x
95 Patton Ave., Asheville 252-5445 • jackofthewood.com
12 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 232-9191
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50 broadway, Asheville 236-9800 • mellowmushroom.com
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1 Roberts St., Asheville 258-1660 • whiteducktacoshop.com
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3 Chai Pani d g c z
22 battery Park Ave., Asheville 254-4003 • chaipani.net
restaurant to take out-oftoWners to 1 Tupelo Honey Cafe d s g c j f
12 College St., Asheville 255-4863 • tupelohoneycafe.com 1829 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 505-7676
2 Cúrate d g c j f
11 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 239-2946 • curatetapasbar.com
3 12 Bones Smokehouse River r s 5 Riverside Drive, Asheville 253-4499 • 12bones.com
3578 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 687-1395
restaurant still needed in asHeville 1 Ethiopian x 2 Chinese 3 Vietnamese
WOW!
Thanks again Asheville & Western North Carolina... We couldn’t have done it without YOU!
Best BBQ in WNC 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 2011 • 2012 • 2013 and 2014!
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444 Haywood Road, Suite 101, Asheville 785-1690 • ashevillekingdaddy.com
2 Rhubarb d c
7 SW Pack Square, Asheville 785-1503 • rhubarbasheville.com
3 The Barleycorn w
697 Haywood Road, Asheville 774-5598 • thebarleycornpub.com
restaurant Wine list 1 Zambra d g c x
85-A Walnut St., Asheville 232-1060 • zambratapas.com
2 Cúrate d g c j f
romantic dininG 1 Zambra d g c x
85-A Walnut St., Asheville 232-1060 • zambratapas.com
2 Bouchon Bistro d g c j z f 62 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 350-1140 • ashevillebouchon.com
3 Cúrate d g c j f
11 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 239-2946 • curatetapasbar.com
3 Límones d g z
13 Eagle St., Asheville 252-2327 • limonesrestaurant.com
salad 1 Laughing Seed Café d g c z f
40 Wall St., Asheville 252-3445 • laughingseed.com
2 Nine Mile d w
233 Montford Ave., Asheville 505-3121 • ninemileasheville.com
11 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 239-2946 • curatetapasbar.com
751 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-9903
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3 Green Sage Café d w s g c f l
62 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 350-1140 • ashevillebouchon.com
3 Rezaz Restaurant s g
28 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-1510 • rezaz.com
5 broadway, Asheville 252-4450 • greensagecafe.com
1800 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 274-4450 For more locations, see bestofwnc.com.
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As a thank you, please bring your pets and your friends to join us for the launch of Sundays Live @ Aloft on Sunday, August 31 from 5-9pm. We’ll have prizes from Diamond Brand Outdoors, beer from Highland Brewing along with our specialty summer cocktails, live music and beautiful sunsets!
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WASABI Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Brought to you By the owners of IchIBan Japanese s teakhouse
THANKS WINNER! BEST ASHEVILLE!
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BEST SUSHI 2005-2009
2011-2014 Open 7 days for Lunch & Dinner
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1 The Lobster Trap d g c x 35 Patton Ave., Asheville 350-0505 • thelobstertrap.biz
2 Bonefish Grill e 105-C River Hills Road, Asheville 298-6530 • bonefishgrill.com
2 Oyster House Brewing w c j 625 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-9370 • oysterhousebeers.com
3 Red Lobster e 139 tunnel Road, Asheville 350-7773 • redlobster.com
service 1 Cúrate d g c j f
11 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 239-2946 • curatetapasbar.com
2 Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian n c 641 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 253-1077 • vinniesitalian.com
3 Chestnut d g c
48 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 575-2667 • chestnutasheville.com
sPecial diet oPtions (Glutenfree, lactose-free, etc.) 1 Posana Café d g c f x 1 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 505-3969 • posanacafe.com
2 Plant d g c l
165 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 258-7500 • plantisfood.com
3 Laughing Seed Café d g c z f 40 Wall St., Asheville 252-3445 • laughingseed.com
sPlurGe restaurant 1 Cúrate d g c j f
11 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 239-2946 • curatetapasbar.com
2 The Admiral w z
400 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-2541 • theadmiralnc.com
3 Ruth’s Chris Steak House s 26 All Souls Crescent, Asheville 398-6200 • ruths-chris.com/asheville
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Papas & Beer MEXICAN RESTAURANT
BREVARD ROAD The first Papas & Beer in Asheville and still the best!
El Kimchi: Best Food Truck
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suB sHoP/deli/sandWicHes 1 Asheville Sandwich Company w z
794 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-0110 • ashevillesandwichco.com 491 Sardis Road, Asheville 633-6299
2 Jersey Mike’s Subs Various locations jerseymikes.com
3 Firehouse Subs Various farms firehousesubs.com
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37 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 252-8220 • doccheysasheville.com
2 Oriental Pavilion w
48 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 236-3839 • orientalpavilion.com
3 12 Bones Smokehouse River r s
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5 Riverside Drive, Asheville 253-4499 • 12bones.com
3578 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 687-1395
3 Subway d
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taco 1 White Duck Taco Shop r d c j z
1 Roberts St., Asheville 258-1660 • whiteducktacoshop.com 12 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 232-9191
2 Mamacita’s d g c j 77-A Biltmore Ave., Asheville 255-8080 • mamacitasgrill.com
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1000 brevard Road, Asheville 665-9070 • papasandbeerasheville.net 1996 Hendersonville, Asheville 684-4882
3 Chai Pani d g c z
22 battery Park Ave., Asheville 254-4003 • chaipani.net
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1000 brevard Road, Asheville 665-9070 • papasandbeerasheville.net 1996 Hendersonville, Asheville 684-4882 17 tunnel Road, Asheville 255-2204 1821 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville 692-9915
1 White Duck Taco Shop r d c j z
1 Roberts St., Asheville 258-1660 • whiteducktacoshop.com 12 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 232-9191
2 Doc Chey’s Noodle House d 37 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 252-8220 • doccheysasheville.com
3 Mamacita’s d g c j 77-A Biltmore Ave., Asheville 255-8080 • mamacitasgrill.com
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veGetarian 1 Laughing Seed Café d g c z f x
40 Wall St., Asheville 252-3445 • laughingseed.com
2 Plant d g c l
165 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 258-7500 • plantisfood.com
3 Rosetta's Kitchen d g c z f 116 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 232-0738 • rosettaskitchen.com
mexican 1 Papas & Beer w x
1000 brevard Road, Asheville 665-9070 • papasandbeerasheville.net 1996 Hendersonville, Asheville 684-4882 17 tunnel Road, Asheville 255-2204 1821 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville 692-9915
2 El Que Pasa w
891 Patton Ave., Asheville 255-2227
3 La Carreta Mexican Restaurant s n
1916 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 651-4462 • lacarretanc.com 61b Weaver boulevard, Weaverville 658-6990
latin american (not mexican) 1 Salsa’s d g z
6 Patton Ave., Asheville 252-9805 • salsasnc.com
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2 Límones d g z
13 Eagle St., Asheville 252-2327 • limonesrestaurant.com
3 Chorizo d g
1 Page Ave., Suite 139, Grove Arcade, Asheville 350-1332 • chorizonc.com
2 Noi's Thai Kitchen n 535 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 251-1960
3 Thai Basil e a 227 W. State St., black Mountain 664-4322
indian 1 Mela Indian Restaurant d g c x
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70 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 225-8880 • melaasheville.com
1 Doc Chey’s Noodle House d
37 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 252-8220 • doccheysasheville.com
2 Chai Pani d g c z
22 battery Park Ave., Asheville 254-4003 • chaipani.net
2 Oriental Pavilion w
3 India Garden e 80 S. tunnel Road, Asheville 298-5001 • indiagardenonline.com
48 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 236-3839 • orientalpavilion.com
3 Asiana Grand Buffet s
1968 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 654-8879 • asianagb.com
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19 broadway, Asheville 225-2551 • wasabiasheville.com
1 Doc Chey’s Noodle House d 37 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 252-8220 • doccheysasheville.com
2 Heiwa Shokudo d
87 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 254-7761 • heiwashokudo.com
2 Pho R Us s
3 Green Tea Sushi Restaurant w 2 Regent Park blvd., Asheville 252-8300 • greenteasushi.com
1950 Hendersonville Road, Suite 12, Asheville 676-2311 • pho-r-us.com
3 Asiana Grand Buffet s
1968 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 654-8879 • asianagb.com
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90 Patton Ave., Asheville 252-1080 • cafekathmanduasheville.com
19 broadway, Asheville 225-2551 • wasabiasheville.com
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2 Zen Sushi n
640 Merrimon Ave. Suite 205, Asheville 225-6033 • zen-sushi-asheville.com
3 Green Tea Sushi Restaurant w 2 Regent Park blvd., Asheville 252-8300 • greenteasushi.com
641 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 253-1077 • vinniesitalian.com
2 Strada d g c f l
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1 Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian n c x
27 broadway, Asheville 348-8448 • stradaasheville.com
11 broadway, Asheville 281-8151 • suwanasthaiorchid.com
3 Nona Mia Italian Kitchen w c 1050 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-2028 • nonamiaasheville.com
food-truck dilemma the best Food truck category seemed to cause some confusion. Among hundreds of votes for mobile restaurants, there were shout-outs to the Ford F-150, “my truck sitting in my grandmother’s driveway,” an unknown business called “Salmonella on Wheels,” national food distributors (Sysco, FritoLay and u.S. Foods) and one vote for McDonald’s — although we were unaware the fast-food giant had taken to the road. mountainx.com
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Greek 1 Apollo Flame Bistro & Pizza s w x
485 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 274-3582 • apolloflamebistro.net 1025 brevard Road, Asheville 665-0800
2 Pomodoros Greek and Italian Café e c l 1070 E. tunnel Road, Asheville 299-3032 • pomodoroscafe.com
3 Stoney Knob Café n a 337 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville 645-3309 • stoneyknobcafe.com
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2 The Chocolate Fetish d 36 Haywood St., Asheville 258-2353 • chocolatefetish.com
3 Kilwin's d e s
26 battery Park Ave., Asheville 252-2639 • kilwins.com/asheville 116 W. State St., black Mountain 669-6119 • kilwins.com/blackmountain For more locations, see bestofwnc.com.
Bakery (sWeets/desserts) 1 Well-Bred Bakery & Café n s a z
26 N. Main St., Weaverville 645-9300 • wellbredbakery.com 6 boston Way, Asheville 774-5307
1 Bouchon Bistro d g c j z f x 2 West End Bakery w g c j l 62 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 350-1140 • ashevillebouchon.com
757 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-9378 • westendbakery.com
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3 Black Forest Restaurant s a
88 Charlotte St., Asheville 254-4289
11 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 239-2946 • curatetapasbar.com 2155 Hendersonville Road, Arden 687-7980 • blackforestasheville.com
ice cream 1 The Hop Ice Cream Cafe n w g z l x
640 Merrimon Ave., Suite 103, Asheville 254-2224 • thehopicecreamcafe.com 721 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-5155
2 Ultimate Ice Cream e g c z 1070 tunnel Road, Asheville 296-1234 • ultimateicecreamasheville.com
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60 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 252-4426 • citybakery.net
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Bakery (Bread) 1 City Bakery Café d w g c z l x
60 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 252-4426 • citybakery.net 88 Charlotte St., Asheville 254-4289
18 N. Main St., Waynesville 452-3881
2 West End Bakery w g c j l 757 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-9378 • westendbakery.com
3 Dough d g
372 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 575-9444 • doughasheville.com
BaGel 1 Bruegger's Bagels n s
505 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 255-4515 • yolofroyo.com
671 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 254-1560 • brueggers.com
2 TCBY
160 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-1070 • brueggers.com
Various locations tcby.com
3 Ya Ya's Frozen Yogurt s
29 Schenck Parkway Suite 130, Asheville 676-2336 • yayasyogurt.com
cHocolate 1 French Broad Chocolate Lounge d g c j z f l x
10 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 252-4181 • frenchbroadchocolates.com
2 City Bakery Café d w g c z l 60 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 252-4426 • citybakery.net 88 Charlotte St., Asheville 254-4289 18 N. Main St., Waynesville 452-3881
3 Joey's New York Bagels s a 1500 Haywood Road, Hendersonville 692-1220 • joeysnybagels.com
cHef 1 Katie Button (Curate, Nightbell) d
11 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 239-2946 • curatetapasbar.com
2 Jason Sellers (Plant) d 165 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 258-7500 • plantisfood.com
2 Joe Scully (Chestnut, Corner Kitchen) d 48 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 273-8092 • chestnutasheville.com
3 Elliot Moss Punk Wok Popup at MG Road; also, blind Pig Supper Club, Asheville 254-4363 • mgroadlounge.com
restaurateur 1 Joe Scully (Chestnut, Corner Kitchen) d
48 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 273-8092 • chestnutasheville.com
2 Katie Button (Curate, Nightbell) d
3 Michel Baudouin (Creperie Bouchon) d
62 1/8 N. Lexington Ave. Courtyard, Asheville 350-3741 • creperiebouchon.com
cHeesemaker/cHeese dairy 1 Three Graces Dairy n a g 335 Milky Way, Marshall 656-2195 • 3gracesdairy.com
2 Looking Glass Creamery e a g z
57 Noble Road, Fairview 458-0088 • ashevillecheese.com
3 Spinning Spider Creamery n a g z
4717 E. Fork Road, Marshall 206-5509 • spinningspidercreamery.com
caterer 1 Laurey's Café and Catering d g x
67 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 252-1500 • laureysyum.com
2 Red Radish e a
11 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 239-2946 • curatetapasbar.com
107 black Mountain Ave., black Mountain 669-5100 • redradish.com
3 Eric Scheffer (Vinnie's) n
3 Corner Kitchen Catering d g c
641 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 253-1077 • vinniesitalian.com
48 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 575-2819 • cornerkitchencatering.com
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riBs 1 12 Bones Smokehouse River r s
1 Buchi d z
P.o. box 1743, Asheville 28802 484-8229 • drinkbuchi.com
5 Riverside Drive, Asheville 253-4499 • 12bones.com
2 Roots d g j z l
3578 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 687-1395
166 W. Haywood St., Asheville 232-2828 • rootsfood.com
2 Luella's Bar-B-Que n g c f
3 Highland Brewing Company beer s l
501 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 505-7427 • luellasbbq.com
12 old Charlotte Highway, Suite H, Asheville 299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com
3 Moe’s Original Bar B Que s 4 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 505-8282 • moesoriginalbbq.com
culinary scHool or classes
114 N. Main St., Hendersonville 595-9200
1 A-B Tech Culinary Arts Program 340 Victoria Road, Asheville 828-254-1921 ext 349 • abtech.edu/culinary
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372 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 575-9444 • doughasheville.com
12 College St., Asheville 255-4863 • tupelohoneycafe.com
BruncH 1 Sunny Point Café w g c z l x 626 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-0055 • sunnypointcafe.com
2 HomeGrown d g c z f l
13 Eagle St., Asheville 252-2327 • limonesrestaurant.com
371 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 232-4340 • slowfoodrightquick.com
3 Early Girl Eatery d g z
3 Moose Café w s
8 Wall St., Asheville 259-9292 • earlygirleatery.com
570 brevard Road, Asheville 255-0920 • eatatthemoosecafe.com
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59 Highland Square Drive, Hendersonville 595-9650
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1 Stonebowl Korean s
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1987 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 676-2172 • stonebowlkoreannc.com
226 Kanuga St., Hendersonville 697-0374 • hotdogworld.net
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122 College St., Asheville 785-1500 • koreanhousenc.com
1487 Charlotte Highway, Fairview 628-1036
3 El Kimchi w j
2603 Hendersonville Road, Arden
Food truck, Asheville 551-6777
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wine & specialty store 10 C South Main St., Weaverville
828-645-1111
The Asheville Wine Market: Best Wine Store
405 Haywood Road west asHeville NC
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t a glance, the Best of WNC winners in the drinks section can read a bit like the beer menu of your dreams. Would you rather have the wedge’s iron Rail iPa (Best Local IPA), a Pisgah [brewing co.] Pale ale (Best Local Beer) or asheville brewing co.’s ninja Porter (Best Local Dark Beer)? But the truth is, our favorite beers are only part of what makes Asheville’s beer scene one of the best in the nation. The bars also do their part. barley’s taproom & Pizzeria sticks to the classics with pizza, darts, and pool — oh, and the Best Local Beer Selection, of course. And the bywater earns the title of Best Locals Bar, thanks to its unique combination of riverside seating, live music and grill-your-own barbecue stations. (It also doesn’t hurt that you can kayak or float the French Broad to get there, rather than drive.) Of course, our city has its liquid lore outside of the beer world as well. Plenty of top-shelf bars are committed to pushing Asheville’s
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craft cocktail scene forward, such as mG Road (Best Cocktail and Best Specialty Liquor Selection), whose bartender, Nikki Anhalt, recently competed in the national sidecar cocktail competition at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. Outside the realm of alcohol, West Asheville’s battlecat coffee bar (Best Evening Coffee House) keeps our standards for espresso high even as it launches a brand-new roasting company, Penny Cup, and Dobra‘s double win (Best Place to Drink Tea and Best Coffee/Tea House in Which to Read a Book) is a good reminder to stop in and sample some of its annual August tea-season arrivals from India, Japan and China. And, of course, it wouldn’t be Asheville if the juice-and-smoothie scene wasn’t world-class, which makes Green Sage’s win for Best Smoothies/Juices one worth remembering after your next yoga class. Kale smoothie, anyone? — Thom O’Hearn & Gina Smith X
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First Place Lunch Restaurant
Third Place Bar
First Place Dinner Restaurant
Third Place Breakfast Restaurant
Second Place Neighborhood Gathering Spot
Hendersonville
Second Place Business that gives back to the community
Third Place Lunch Restaurant
As a thank you, use this clipping as a buy 1, get 1 half off lunch coupon!
Make a reservation for our chefs table for a behind the scenes dining experience.
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200 Rosman Hwy. Suite C • Brevard • (828)884-8796 2000 Spartanburg Hwy. Suite 300 • Hendersonville • (828) 697-1050 140 Airport Rd. Suite M • Arden • (828) 654-0906 1269 Tunnel Rd. Suite B • Asheville • (828) 299-8880 600 Merrimon Ave. • Asheville • (828) 253-2883 80 N. Lexington Ave. • Asheville • (828) 524-4980 1062 Patton Ave. • Asheville • (828) 232-6030
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Bar for an office Party 1 Pack's Tavern d c l
20 S. Spruce St., Asheville 225-6944 • packstavern.com
2 Wicked Weed Brewing d c 91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 575-9599 • wickedweedbrewing.com
3 MG Road d c z
19 Wall St., Asheville 254-4003 • mgroadlounge.com
Bar for live music 1 Jack of the Wood d g c z x 95 Patton Ave., Asheville 252-5445 • jackofthewood.com
2 Isis Restaurant and Music Hall w c l 743 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-2737 • isisasheville.com
3 The Grey Eagle r
Dynamite Roasting Co.: Best Coffee Roaster
185 Clingman Ave., Asheville 232-5800 • thegreyeagle.com
Bar WitH a vieW 1 World Coffee Café Sky Bar d
18 battery Park Ave., Asheville 258-1058 • worldcoffeecafe.com
2 The Bywater r
796 Riverside Drive, Asheville 232-6967 • bywaterbar.com
3 The Omni Grove Park Inn n c 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 252-2711 • groveparkinn.com
Bar WitH Bar Games 1 Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria d
42 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 255-0504 • barleystaproom.com
1 The Bywater r
796 Riverside Drive, Asheville 232-6967 • bywaterbar.com
2 Creekside Taphouse e c 8 beverly Road, Asheville 575-2880 • creeksidetaphouse.com
2 The Bier Garden d c
46 Haywood St., Asheville 285-0002 • ashevillebiergarden.com
3 Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co. n c 675 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 254-1281 • ashevillebrewing.com
3 Buffalo Nickel w
747 Haywood Road, Asheville 768-4880 • buffalonickelavl.com
dive Bar 1 Desoto Lounge w x 504 Haywood Road, Asheville 255-1109 • desotolounge.com
1 The Double Crown w
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3 The Omni Grove Park Inn n c
1045 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-9299 • ashevilleodditorium.com
290 Macon Ave., Asheville 252-2711 • groveparkinn.com
3 Broadway’s d
Black Mountain, North Carolina
locals Bar
120 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 285-0400
1 The Bywater r
Gay Bar
796 Riverside Drive, Asheville 232-6967 • bywaterbar.com
1 Scandals Nightclub d x
2 Westville Pub w g c
11 Grove St., Asheville 505-1612 • scandalsnightclub.com
2 O.Henry's/The Underground d 237 Haywood St., Asheville 254-1891 • ohenrysofasheville.com
777 Haywood Road, Asheville 225-9782 • westvillepub.com
3 Wedge Brewing Company r j z
2nd year straight voted Asheville’s #1 Upscale Bar with the Best View!
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Over 110,000 people enjoyed our drinks last year – come see why!
37 Payne’s Way, Asheville 505-2792 • wedgebrewing.com
3 Smokey’s After Dark d 18 broadway, Asheville 253-2155
1 Westville Pub w g c
Hotel Bar 1 W xyz Bar at Aloft Asheville d
51 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 232-2838 • aloftashevilledowntown.com/wxyzbar
2 OneFIFTYOne Boutique Bar & Kitchen d 151 Haywood St., Asheville 239-0186 • boutiquehotel-asheville.com
777 Haywood Road, Asheville 225-9782 • westvillepub.com
2 Universal Joint w
784 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-7262 • ujasheville.com
3 King James Public House d g c 94 Charlotte St., Asheville 252-2412
did you knoW? Pack’s tavern (best bar for an office Party) calls the Hayes and Hopson building home. built in 1907, over the years it has housed a lumber supplier, an auto-supply company and a barbecue joint — but during Prohibition, a secret tunnel was used to ferry illegal alcohol from the basement to adjacent buildings.
Asheville’s premier sunset destination.
Join us on Facebook.com/SkyBarAVL
18 Battery Park Ave • worldcoffee.com
375 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-9060 • thedoublecrown.com mountainx.com
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5 Walnut St., Asheville 253-2593 • 5walnut.com
2 The Double Crown w
2 Santé Wine Bar and Taproom d c l
3 The Admiral w z
400 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-2541 • theadmiralnc.com
1 Page Ave., Suites 146/152, Asheville 254-8188 • santewinebar.com
3 Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar d
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1 Page Ave., Asheville 252-0020 • batteryparkbookexchange.com
1 Wild Wing Café d s
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161 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 253-3066 • wildwingcafe.com
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1 5 Walnut Wine Bar d c l x
112 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 331-1313 • avl.mx/wj
375 Haywood Road, Asheville 575-9060 • thedoublecrown.com
Highland Brewing Co.: Best Local All-Round Brewery
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1 Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria d x
64 Long Shoals Road, Asheville 691-9464
42 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 255-0504 • barleystaproom.com
2 Hickory Tavern s
2 Thirsty Monk d c
30 town Square blvd., Asheville 684-0975 • thehickorytavern.com
92 Patton Ave., Asheville 254-5470 • monkpub.com
2 The Bier Garden d c
2 town Square blvd., Asheville 687-3873
46 Haywood St., Asheville 285-0002 • ashevillebiergarden.com
3 Pack's Tavern d c l 20 S. Spruce St., Asheville 225-6944 • packstavern.com
uPscale Bar
20 Gala Drive, Asheville 505-4564 For more locations, see bestofwnc.com.
3 Wicked Weed Brewing d c 91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 575-9599 • wickedweedbrewing.com
1 The Imperial Life d
48 College St., Asheville 254-8980 • imperialbarasheville.com
2 MG Road d c z
19 Wall St., Asheville 254-4003 • mgroadlounge.com
2 Social Lounge and Tapas d g c f
29 broadway St., Asheville 376-0031 • socialloungeasheville.com
3 Nightbell Restaurant & Lounge d c j 32 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 575-0375 • thenightbell.com
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2 town Square blvd., Asheville 687-3873
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20 Gala Drive, Asheville 505-4564
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51 N. Merrimon Ave., Asheville 424-7807
2 Wicked Weed Brewing d c 91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 575-9599 • wickedweedbrewing.com
3 The Bier Garden d c
46 Haywood St., Asheville 285-0002 • ashevillebiergarden.com
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796 Riverside Drive, Asheville 232-6967 • bywaterbar.com
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1 Jackson Zoeller (The Bier Garden) d x 2 Travis Floan (Universal Joint) w 784 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-7262 • ujasheville.com
675 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 254-1281 • ashevillebrewing.com
3 Highland Brewing Company s l 12 old Charlotte Highway, Suite H, Asheville 299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com
3 Kyle Beach d
19 Wall St., Asheville 254-4363 • mgroadlounge.com
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3 Trudy Dunham (The Social) e 1078 tunnel Road, Asheville 298-8780 • avl.mx/0dq
local all-round BreWery 1 Highland Brewing Company s l 12 old Charlotte Highway, Suite H, Asheville 299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com
2 Wicked Weed Brewing d c 91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 575-9599 • wickedweedbrewing.com
3 Wedge Brewing Company r j z 37 Payne’s Way, Asheville 505-2792 • wedgebrewing.com
91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 575-9599 • wickedweedbrewing.com
2 Carl Melissas (Wedge Brewing Co.) r j z 37 Payne’s Way, Asheville 505-2792 • wedgebrewing.com
3 Doug Riley (Asheville Brewing Co.) n 675 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 254-1281 • ashevillebrewing.com
local Beer (any style)
creative, exPerimental BreWery 1 Wicked Weed Brewing d c
150 Eastside Drive, black Mountain 669-0190 • pisgahbrewing.com
91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 575-9599 • wickedweedbrewing.com
Thank you, WNC, for voting us #1 Classical Ensemble!!! BE
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Celebrating 15 years of beautiful and passionate music making!
2 Gaelic Ale (Highland Brewing Co.) s l
12 old Charlotte Highway, Suite H, Asheville 299-3370 • highlandbrewing.com
3 Green Man ESB (Green Man 3 Wedge Brewing Company r j z Brewery) d j 37 Payne’s Way, Asheville 505-2792 • wedgebrewing.com
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40 Collier Ave., Asheville 475-2739 • burialbeer.com
alert/friendly/loyal
77 Coxe Ave., Asheville 255-4077 • ashevillebrewing.com
46 Haywood St., Asheville 285-0002 • ashevillebiergarden.com
2 Burial Beer d j
Thanks, WNC, for voting PlumDog Financial the #1 Mortgage Lender…again!
23 buxton Ave., Asheville 252-5502 • greenmanbrewery.com
Local, Authentic,World-Class Chamber Music Join us for our new season beginning September 5.
JoB connection Nearly 23,000 jobs were sustained by visitors to Asheville, and 25 percent of those are in the food-and-beverage sector, according to the buncombe County tourism Development Authority.
Visit www.Pan-Harmonia.org or call 828.254.7123 Kate Steinbeck, Flutist/Artistic Director mountainx.com
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local iPa 1 Iron Rail IPA (Wedge Brewing Co.) d j
37 Payne’s Way, Asheville 505-2792 • wedgebrewing.com
2 Shiva IPA (Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co.) d 77 Coxe Ave., Asheville 255-4077 • ashevillebrewing.com
3 Freak of Nature Double IPA (Wicked Weed Brewing) d 91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 575-9599 • wickedweedbrewing.com
3 Green Man IPA (Green Man Brewery) d j 23 buxton Ave., Asheville 252-5502 • greenmanbrewery.com
local dark Beer 1 Ninja Porter (Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co.) d
77 Coxe Ave., Asheville 255-4077 • ashevillebrewing.com
2 Green Man Porter (Green Man Brewery) d j 23 buxton Ave., Asheville 252-5502 • greenmanbrewery.com
3 Wee Heavy-er Scotch Ale (French Broad Brewing Co.) s 101 Fairview Road, Suite D, Asheville 277-0222 • frenchbroadbrewery.com
favorite local Beer event 1 Brewgrass Festival Memorial Stadium, Asheville brewgrassfestival.com
2 Beer City Festival Roger McGuire Green and Pack Square Park, Asheville beercityfestival.com
797 Haywood Road, Suite 100, Asheville 252-5275 • hopsandvines.net
3 Appalachian Vintner s
745 biltmore Ave., Suite 121, Asheville 505-7500 • appalachianvintner.com
cocktails 1 MG Road d c z
19 Wall St., Asheville 254-4003 • mgroadlounge.com
2 Social Lounge and Tapas d g c f
29 broadway St., Asheville 376-0031 • socialloungeasheville.com
3 Top of the Monk d c 92 Patton Ave., Asheville 254-5470 • monkpub.com
Bloody mary 1 The Southern Kitchen and Bar d g
41 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 251-1777 • southernkitchenandbar.com
2 Luella's Bar-B-Que n g c f 501 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 505-7427 • luellasbbq.com
3 Mayfel's d g l 22 College St., Asheville 252-8840 • mayfels.org
sPecialty liQuor selection 1 MG Road d c z
2 The Imperial Life d
2 The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery 4519 W. Pine St., Farmville 252-753-7745 • duckrabbitbrewery.com
3 Catawba Valley Brewing Co. s
212 S. Green St., Morganton 430-6883 • catawbabrewingco.com
48 College St., Asheville 254-8980 • imperialbarasheville.com
3 Top of the Monk d c 92 Patton Ave., Asheville 254-5470 • monkpub.com
most uniQue nonalcoHolic drink menu 1 Laughing Seed Café d g c z f 40 Wall St., Asheville 252-3445 • laughingseed.com
2 Chai Pani d g c z
63 brook St., Asheville 424-7290
22 battery Park Ave., Asheville 254-4003 • chaipani.net
3 Mother Earth Brewing
3 Posana Café d g c f
311 N. Herritage St., Kinston 252-208-2437 • motherearthbrewing.com beStofwnc.com
2 Hops & Vines w z l
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638 W. Fourth St., Winston-Salem 336-777-3348 • foothillsbrewing.com
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3 Winter Warmer Beer Festival
1 Foothills Brewing Co.
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Thank you 40th Anniversary Celebration Sponsors!
For our upcoming 40th Anniversary Celebration featuring keynote speaker Anita Hill, we are especially grateful to:
On September 4, 2014, we celebrate 40 years of providing support services to individuals impacted by sexual violence. Our work towards eliminating sexual violence continues with the help of our generous donors and sponsors. SILENCE is one of the biggest challenges we face in ending sexual violence and yet we continue to have conversations within our community to break that silence. For the past 40 years, our meaningful accomplishments have been possible only through the caring and generous support from community members and partners.
Keynote Speaker, ANITA HILL, BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY, PROFESSOR OF LAW.
JOIN US at the Diana Wortham Theatre at 6pm on September 4th for a very special evening to celebrate four decades of changing lives and creating a community that is free of sexual violence. PURCHASE TICKETS: online at www.ourvoicenc.org or at the Our VOICE agency at 44 Merrimon Avenue, at Malaprops Bookstore, or at aSHEville Museum.
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Real Estate • Litigation • Business transactions • Estate planning
Thanks for voting Bob Deutsch among the Best Lawyers in WNC!
DEUTSCH & GOTTSCHALK, PA Attorneys Proud Supporters of WNC community events and organizations, including Moogfest, L.E.A.F., Diana Wortham theater, JCC, Hard Lox Festival, ArtSpace Charter School, and Pisgah Legal Services.
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Growing Strong Families During Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum • Lamaze Childbirth and Postpartum Education • Professional Birth and Postpartum Doula Services • DONA Doula Trainings • Certified Placental Encapsulation and Massage
See what the community is saying about us! Follow us on Facebook, and Pintrest. www.homegrownbabies.com
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2 Izzy's Coffee Den d z l
1 Lodge St., Asheville 800-411-3812 • biltmore.com 2695 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville 685-2402 • burntshirtvineyards.com
588 Chestnut Gap Road, Hendersonville 685-4002 • saintpaulmountainvineyards.com
Wine store 1 The Asheville Wine Market d j
65 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 253-0060 • ashevillewine.com
2 Appalachian Vintner s
745 biltmore Ave., Suite 121, Asheville 505-7500 • appalachianvintner.com
2 Metro Wines d l
169 Charlotte St., Asheville 575-9525 • metrowinesasheville.com
3 Hops & Vines w z l
797 Haywood Road, Suite 100, Asheville 252-5275 • hopsandvines.net
all-round coffee House 1 High Five Coffee Bar d j z l
190 broadway, Asheville 398-0209 • highfivecoffee.com
2 BattleCat Coffee Bar w l 373 Haywood Road, Asheville 713-3885 • battlecatcoffeebar.com
3 Green Sage Café d w s g c f l
373 Haywood Road, Asheville 713-3885 • battlecatcoffeebar.com 190 broadway, Asheville 398-0209 • highfivecoffee.com
74 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 258-2004 • izzyscoffeeden.com
3 Old Europe d j
13 broadway, Asheville 255-5999 • oldeuropepastries.com
3 Waking Life Espresso w j z 976 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-3240 • wakinglifeespresso.com
estaBlisHment WitH tHe Best coffee 1 Waking Life Espresso w j z 976 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-3240 • wakinglifeespresso.com
2 High Five Coffee Bar d j z l 190 broadway, Asheville 398-0209 • highfivecoffee.com
3 Dynamite Roasting Co. e a z 3198 u.S. Highway 70-W, black Mountain 357-8555 • dynamiteroasting.com
coffee/tea House in WHicH to read a Book 1 Dobrá Tea d g j
78 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 575-2424 • dobrateanc.com
5 broadway, Asheville 252-4450 • greensagecafe.com
120 broadway St., black Mountain 357-8530 • dobrateanc.com
1800 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 274-4450
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3 Izzy's Coffee Den d z l 74 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 258-2004 • izzyscoffeeden.com
3 Waking Life Espresso w j z 976 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-3240 • wakinglifeespresso.com
morninG coffee House 1 High Five Coffee Bar d j z l
190 broadway, Asheville 398-0209 • highfivecoffee.com
2 BattleCat Coffee Bar w l 373 Haywood Road, Asheville 713-3885 • battlecatcoffeebar.com
3 Waking Life Espresso w j z 976 Haywood Road, Asheville 505-3240 • wakinglifeespresso.com
1 Page Ave., Asheville 252-0020 • batteryparkbookexchange.com
3 Malaprop's Bookstore/Café d l 55 Haywood St., Asheville 254-6734 • malaprops.com
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2 Bean Werks Coffee & Tea w
753 Haywood Road, Asheville 254-7766 • beanwerkscoffeecompany.com
3 Mountain Air Roasting Asheville 423-0321 • mtnairroasting.com
Place to drink tea 1 Dobrá Tea d g j
78 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville 575-2424 • dobrateanc.com 120 broadway St., black Mountain 357-8530 • dobrateanc.com
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5 broadway, Asheville 252-4450 • greensagecafe.com
1800 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 274-4450
Number 1 Best Lingerie/Adult Store
70 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 785-1780
2 Greenlife Grocery (Whole Foods) d g
Lingerie & Corsets Vintage Style Attire Full Cup Bras & Swimwear
70 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 254-5440 • wholefoodsmarket.com
3 Earth Fare w s g
66 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 253-7656 • EarthFare.com
Apparel by Local Artisans
1856 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 210-0100
3 Farmacy at West Village Market w
Luxury Intimate Items Boudoir & PinUp Photo Studio
771 Haywood Road, Asheville 225-4949 • westvillagemarket.com
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From the bottom of our hearts, Willow’s dream would like to thank you for voting and being our friends! Our relationships with our community means the world to us, sending out good Karma is what it is all about!
Willows dream is now taking appointments f o r n a i l s a n d h a i r 7 d a y s a w e e k f o r y o u r c o n v e n i e n c e ! !
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Bicycle cluB or GrouP 1 Asheville on Bikes 777-2552 • ashevilleonbikes.com
2 Blue Ridge Bicycle Club d P.o. box 309, Asheville 28802 blueridgebicycleclub.org
3 Pisgah Area SORBA s a P.o. box 61, Skyland 28776 pisgahareasorba.org
HikinG cluB or GrouP 1 Carolina Mountain Club d
P.o. box 68, Asheville 28802 carolinamountainclub.org
2 Outward Hounds Hiking Club (Brother Wolf) s
runninG cluB or GrouP 1 Asheville Track Club d
P.o. box 7334, Asheville 28802 AshevilletrackClub.org
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523 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 252-7867 • jusrunning.com
2 Black Mountain Running Company e a 106 W. State St., black Mountain 669-7186 • blackmountainrunning.com
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1979-A Hendersonville Road, Asheville 687-2825 • footrxasheville.com
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31 Glendale Ave., Asheville 505-3440 • bwar.org
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3 Art Loeb Trail
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HoW far can you Go? the almost-complete, 1,000-mile Mountains-to-Sea trail — North Carolina’s longest marked footpath — connects Clingman’s Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Jockey’s Ridge State Park on the outer banks.
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Hike WitH a vieW 1 Max Patch avl.mx/0d7
2 Craggy Gardens, trail and pinnacle Milepost 364, blue Ridge Parkway avl.mx/wt
3 Looking Glass Rock Trail avl.mx/wordcamr
canoPy/ziP-line tour 1 Navitat Canopy Adventures n a j l
242 Poverty branch Road, barnardsville 626-3700 • navitat.com
2 The Gorge s a
166 Honey bee Drive, Saluda 749-2500 • thegorgezipline.com
3 French Broad Rafting & Ziplines n a
9800 u.S. Highway 70, Marshall 800-570-7238 • frenchbroadrafting.com
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125 Hill St., Asheville 350-6800 • hotchocolate10k.com
2 Brother Wolf Animal Rescue's Run for the Paws 5K s 38 Glendale Ave., Asheville 505-3440 • bwar.org
3 Bearwallow Beast Trail 5K s a
Paddle/kayak/raftinG eQuiPment comPany 1 Nantahala Outdoor Center w a x
13077 u.S. Highway 19-W, bryson City 800-232-7238 • noc.com
2 Asheville Adventure Rentals r 704 Riverside Drive, Asheville 505-7371 • ashevilleadventurerentals.com
3 French Broad Rafting & Ziplines n a
9800 u.S. Highway 70, Marshall 800-570-7238 • frenchbroadrafting.com
WHiteWater trekkinG/Guide service 1 Nantahala Outdoor Center w a
13077 u.S. Highway 19-W, bryson City 800-232-7238 • noc.com
2 French Broad Rafting & Ziplines n a
9800 u.S. Highway 70, Marshall 800-570-7238 • frenchbroadrafting.com
3 Blue Heron Whitewater n a
35 Little Pine Road, Marshall 888-426-7238 • blueheronwhitewater.com
3 USA Raft n a
13490 u.S. Highway 25/70, Marshall 866-872-7238 • myusaraft.com
bearwallow Mountain Road, Gerton 697-5777 • avl.mx/0dn
road Bike race 1 Cycle to Farm 540-320-2849 • velogirlrides.com
outdoor-Gear sHoP 1 Diamond Brand Outdoors s d a x
2 Fletcher Flyer (Blue Ridge Bicycle Club)
2623 Hendersonville Road, Arden 684-6262 • diamondbrand.com
fletcherflyer.com
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3 Assault on the Carolinas s a
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mountain Bike race 1 Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventure Race (PMBAR) w 103 Montana Ave., Asheville 242-8250 • pisgahproductions.com
31 Schenck Parkway, Asheville 687-0918 • rei.com/stores/asheville
3 Second Gear w d z l 444 Haywood Road, Asheville 258-0757 • secondgearwnc.com 15 W. Walnut St., Asheville 505-8160
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outdoor/adventure instruction ProGrams 1 Nantahala Outdoor Center w a 13077 u.S. Highway 19-W, bryson City 800-232-7238 • noc.com
2 NC Outward Bound School e 2582 Riceville Road, Asheville 299-3366 • ncobs.org
sHarinG is carinG Some best of voters are bent on keeping the best and most beautiful hikes a secret. “Not telling you!” was a common response in the hiking categories.
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1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 274-2453 • libertybikes.com
2 Motion Makers Bicycle Shop w 876 brevard Road, Asheville 231-5039 • motionmakers.com 552 W. Main St., Sylva 586-6925
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28 Asheland Ave., Asheville 253-4800 • facebook.com/HearnsCycling
3 Pro Bikes w j l
610-b Haywood Road, Asheville 253-2800 • pro-bikes.com
3 Youngblood Bicycles d j l 233 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 251-4686 • youngbloodbikes.com
ski resort 1 Cataloochee Ski Area w a 1080 Ski Lodge Road, Maggie Valley 926-0285 • cataloochee.com 2 Wolf Ridge Ski Resort n a 578 Valley View Circle, Mars Hill 689-4111 • skiwolfridgenc.com
3 Sugar Mountain banner Elk 898-4521 • skisugar.com mountainx.com
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US # 1 PAWN SHOP AGAIN!
LARGEST JEWELRY & PAWN STORE IN ASHEVILLE!
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ore and more workers are trading in their white- or bluecollar jobs for ones with a greener tint — especially when they can start their own business. Dave and Sierra Hollister started Sundance Power Systems (Best Alt-Energy Sales & Installation) based on their belief in self-reliant lifestyles and energy-consciousness. The idea (and the business) grew too big for their solar-powered mountain home and became one of the largest renewable energy firms in the Southeast. Leslie Ellis, meanwhile, started Green Home cleaning in 2006 with the idea of being her own boss. Research took her further: She decided the company would take a green approach to cleaning homes. “I did a lot of research and realized the effect the products [commonly] used were having on people and their homes,” Ellis says. So she shifted to natural products. “Using typical products, the inside of a home can be more toxic that the outside environment,” Ellis explains.
Similarly, the number of green builders continues to rise in the region, home to the WNC Green Building Council, which got its start in 2000 when five environmentally conscious building professionals first got together to discuss how they could produce energy-efficient, comfortable, healthy homes. This year, Asheville Homebuilders Association president Christopher Fox’s company, christopher fox builders, was named Best Green Builder. We’ll also note that — while the U.S. Department of Labor has trouble counting the self-employed (it calculates a 2.6 percent rise in the number of jobs associated with green goods and services since 2011, but notes that the self-employed aren’t counted in this figure) — our Best Of voters named so many noteworthy entrepreneurs in the region that we can only conclude that the entrepreneurial spirit runs strong in WNC. — Grady Cooper X mountainx.com
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accountant/cPa 1 George Austin d
301 W. Haywood St., Asheville 785-1556 • austincpapc.com
1 Leah B. Noel d l
14 S. Pack Square, No. 503, Asheville 333-4529 • lbnoelcpa.com
1 Stuart LeBlanc d 218 broadway, Asheville 225-4940
2 Chad & Andrea Storck d
8 Magnolia Ave., Suite 203, Asheville 505-3791 • storckcpa.com
3 Pattie Moore d
49 broadway, Suite 201, Asheville 225-4941 • pattiemoorecpa.com
attorney 1 Mary Hart d
93 Church St., Asheville 271-4278 • thehartlawgroup.com
2 Bob Deutsch d
75 N. Market St., Asheville 251-0600 • dglawpa.com
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253 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 838-253-4981 • autorepairasheville.com
comPuter rePair 1 Charlotte Street Computers d j l x
252 Charlotte St., Asheville 225-6600 • charlottestreetcomputers.com
2 Christopher's Computers n l 549 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 670-9800 • christopherscomputers.com
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755 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 251-4242 • CityMac.com 8 town Square blvd., Suite 130, Asheville 348-0900
3 Computer Mechanix w j l 4 Vermont Ave., Asheville 281-4379 • computermechanix.com
real estate aGent 1 The Matt & Molly Team (Keller Williams) d j 86 Asheland Ave., Asheville 210-1697 • themattandmollyteam.com
2 Sona Merlin (Appalachian Realty Associates) 23 Arlington St., Asheville 216-7908 • homeiswnc.net
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real estate comPany 1 Beverly-Hanks & Associates d 300 Executive Park, Asheville 254-7221 • beverly-hanks.com
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86 Asheland Ave., Asheville 254-7253 • kellerwilliamsasheville.com
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We proudly recycle all shop products including oil, anti-freeze, cardboard, paper, all metal, and batteries.
3 Asheville Taxi 333-1976 • avltaxi.com
Pet friendly (we have dog treats!) Bring your sense of humor, and your Asian car:
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876 brevard Road, Asheville 231-5039 • motionmakers.com 552 W. Main St., Sylva 586-6925
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Green Builder 1 Jade Mountain Builders e a 85 b&b Stables Road, Fairview 216-3948 • Jademountainbuilders.com
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33 Mineral Springs Road, Asheville 216-0914 • JAGGreen.com
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11 Salem Hill Road, Weaverville 645-2080 • sundancepower.com
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46 Haywood St., Asheville 712-7444 • christopherfoxbuilders.blogspot. com
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2 brucemont Circle, Asheville 713-1476 • theSmartbuilders.com
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PlumBer 1 Four Seasons Plumbing s 30 bella Way, Asheville 216-3894 • callfourseasons.com
1 MB Haynes Corporation w 187 Deaverview Road, Asheville 254-6141 • mbhaynes.com
2 Dwayne Cassada (Cassada Plumbing) n Po box 18209, Asheville 28814 252-2781
electrician 1 MB Haynes Corporation w
187 Deaverview Road, Asheville 254-6141 • mbhaynes.com
2 Electric Lee w
Asheville 275-3985 • eagaofasheville.com
HeatinG/coolinG comPany 1 Gentry Heating Inc. 100 buckeye Access Road, Swannanoa 581-4045 • gentryheatinginc.com
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2 Bullman Heating & Air n 10 Red Roof Lane, Asheville 658-2468 • bullmanheating.com
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3 MB Haynes Corporation w 187 Deaverview Road, Asheville 254-6141 • mbhaynes.com
arcHitect 1 Jim Samsel (Samsel Architects) d
60 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 253-1124 • samselarchitects.com
2 Patti Glazer (Glazer Architecture) d
78 1/2 Patton Ave., Asheville 254-5853 • glazerarchitecture.com
3 Robert M. Todd (Red House Architecture) d
12 S. Lexington Ave., unit 507, Asheville 231-2851 • byredhouse.com
stone mason 1 The Rock Pirate w
69 Wamboldt Ave., Asheville 250-9658 • rockpirate.com
Pest control service 1 Terminix e 232 Swannanoa River Road |, Asheville 575-0048 • trustterminix.com
Home cleaninG service 1 Green Home Cleaning j l 582-2080 • greenhomecleaning.com
2 GreenBee Cleaning Co. d 8 Magnolia Ave.,Suite 200, Asheville 450-0846 • greenbeeclean.com
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2 Domino Lane, Asheville 215-9634 • pristinecleanplanet.com
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185 Coxe Ave., Asheville 253-3691 • swannanoacleaners.com 1356 Patton Ave., Asheville 254-2098 721 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 252-3676 916 tunnel road, Asheville 298-6361 For more locations, see bestofwnc.com.
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3601 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 684-1353 • gibsonpest.com
230 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 254-2364 • ashevillecleaners.com
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121 S. bear Creek Road, Asheville 252-8992 • dodsonbros.com
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CONGRATULATIONS to these employees for their years of dedication and service to our residents and their coworkers. Caring for our seniors is an important role in the workforce. These employees are just a handful of the many who have decided to work in long term care and make a difference in the lives of seniors in Western North Carolina. Our employees are the secret to why we are so successful. •
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1 beaverdam Road, Asheville 253-3393 • ahna.net
2 Charlotte Street Animal Hospital d
208 Charlotte St., Asheville 232-0440 • charlottestreetanimalhospital.com
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2 Hansel Ave., Asheville 232-9990 • petvetonpatton.com
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16 Harris Ave., Asheville 254-2773 • peopleandpetsacupuncture.com
2 Beth Hampton Jones (Animal Acupuncture and Wellness Clinic) n
959 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 450-0851 • ashevilleanimalacupuncture.com
3 Dr. Jaclyn Amber (Charlotte Street Animal Hospital) d
208 Charlotte St., Asheville 232-0444 • charlottestreetanimalhospital.com
The Dog Door: Best Trainer/Training Center
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the universal Joint and Best Dog Park the french broad River Dog Park. An animal acupuncturist and day spa? Check. We’ve got those too. From cats to goats, chicken to pot-bellied pigs, every corner in Asheville is filled with love for animals of all kinds — including the Blessing of the Animals at Trinity Episcopal Church each fall. Asheville’s brother wolf animal Rescue (Best Animal Shelter/Rescue Organization) is the largest no-kill animal shelter in North Carolina, meanwhile, making it the perfect place to adopt a new feline or canine friend (or two!). “People come to Asheville to experience a heightened quality of life, and we all know that dogs play a huge part in improving and enhancing our quality of life,” says Denise Bitz, founder and president of Brother Wolf. “There are so many things that you can do here with your pets — they are welcome almost everywhere. I find that the dog/human bond is very strong here, and I think that has a lot to do with the overall acceptance of dogs from people and visitors in Asheville.” — Hayley Benton X
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1388 Patton Ave., Asheville 450-3360 • pattonavenuepet.com 109 Patton Ave., Asheville 255-7737
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150 bleachery blvd., Asheville 298-5670 • stores.petsmart.com 3 McKenna Road, Arden 681-5343 • stores.petsmart.com 321 town Center Loop, Waynesville 558-3002
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1451 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 252-2054 • ashevillepetsupply.com
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825 brevard Road, Asheville 664-7977 • petco.com 118 Highlands Square Drive, Hendersonville 692-2554
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270 Depot St., Asheville 350-0333 • thesoapydog.com
2 Happy Tails Country Club s a 1984 Cane Creek Road, Fletcher 628-8510 • happytailscc.com
3 Bed & Biscuit e a j
1420 N. Fork Road, black Mountain 669-6578 • bedandbiscuitpetspa.com
Pet daycare facility 1 You Work I'll Play Dog Daycare and Training w 677-A brevard Road, Asheville 665-1010 • ywipdogdaycare.com
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2 Hansel Ave., Asheville 232-9990 • petvetonpatton.com
542 Short McDowell St., Asheville 254-5772 • atplaywithsparky.com
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1020 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 271-4741 • waggersdogdepot.com
2 Canine Shear Heaven s l 422 McDowell St., Asheville 254-3386 • canineshearheaven.com
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Your Holistic Veterinarian in Asheville, NC We provide holistic healthcare for the entire family.
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Dr. Andrea Fochios 16 Harris Ave Asheville, NC 28806
Asheville 407-0764 • anythingbutalligatorsAVL.com
2 Miss Jane's Pet Sitting n
drandrea@peopleandpetsacupuncture.com
Asheville 545-0679 • missjanespetsitting.com
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3 Hilton at Biltmore Park s 43 town Square blvd., Asheville 209-2700 • hiltonasheville.com
77 Coxe Ave., Asheville 255-4077 • ashevillebrewing.com
38 Glendale Ave., Asheville 505-3440 • bwar.org
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3 Sarge's Animal Rescue w a 256 Industrial Park Drive, Waynesville 246-9050 • sargeandfriends.org
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3 Mills River Dog Park Hooper Lane, Mills River millsriver.org/park.html
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2 Bent Creek Experimental Forest srs.fs.usda.gov/bentcreek
3 Biltmore Estate s 1 Lodge St., Asheville 800-411-3812 • biltmore.com
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Pet-friendly Bar 1 The Bywater r
796 Riverside Drive, Asheville 232-6967 • bywaterbar.com
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37 Payne’s Way, Asheville 505-2792 • wedgebrewing.com
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Next year will be the site’s 10th anniversary, and Sandford says he’s “incredibly grateful for everyone — everyone — who has participated along the way.” On the radio dial, voters continue to tune into wncw 88.7 (Best Local Radio Station), giving the public broadcaster high marks as it celebrates its 25th anniversary this fall. Music Director Martin Anderson credits “a community of fellow music fans who like such a wide variety of styles —bluegrass, jazz, Americana, classic rock, indie rock, and twice as many other styles.” Meanwhile, readers also continued to show love to several Xpress staffers, including alli marshall, who enters the Hall of Fame this year for being voted best Local Print Arts Reporter four years in a row. “I have one of the most fun jobs in Asheville — I get to talk to artists of all genres about the creative process and what it means to make art,” says Marshall. On behalf of all of us at Xpress, thank you! — Jake Frankel X
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Thomas L. Beardsley, MD Damien C. Macaluso, MD Robert E. Wiggins, Jr., MD
William L. Haynes, MD W. Zachery Bridges, Jr., MD James D. Crandall, MD
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Frank A. Killian, MD Jeffrey B. Goldstein, MD Alice L. Bashinsky, MD
Cameron M. Stone, MD Floy W. Kampe, OD Edward K. Isbey, Jr., MD Brian E. Smith, MD
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Julie E. Tullock, OD Jeffrey P. Schultz, OD R. Benjamin Meade, OD Stephanie A. Brien, OD
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local radio station 1 WNCW (88.7) x
Isothermal Community College, Spindale 287-8000 • wncw.org
2 WCQS - WNC Public Radio Inc. d j l 73 broadway, Asheville 210-4816 • wcqs.org
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1190 Patton Ave., Asheville 259-9695 • 981theriver.com
free PuBlication otHer tHan xPress 1 The Laurel of Asheville d x 46 Haywood St., Suite 210, Asheville 670-7503 • thelaurelofasheville.com
Erin Brethauer: Best Local News Photographer or Photojournalist
2 Asheville Scene (Asheville CitizenTimes) d 14 o. Henry Ave., Asheville 232-5953 • citizen-times/section/ashevillescene
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P.o. box 951, Marshall 28753 649-9555 • wncwoman.com
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“Thanks, WNC for voting us #1 Studio Stroll!” - River Arts District Artists
1 Coal ash 2 Water takeover 3 CTS contamination most over-rePorted story 1 Caleb Johnson on “American Idol” 2 Topless rally 3 Beer most under-rePorted story 1 Coal ash spill local radio Personality 1 Eddie Foxx (The Eddie Foxx Show, 99.9 FM, Kiss Country) w
13 Summerlin Road, Asheville 257-2700 • 99kisscountry.com
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2 Jeff Messer, (The Jeff Messer Show, 880 AM, The Revolution) w 13 Summerlin Road, Asheville 257-2700 • 880therevolution.com
3 Aaron LaFalce (98.1 FM, The River) w 1190 Patton Ave., Asheville 259-9695 • aaronlafalce.com
local Print neWs rePorter 1 John Boyle (Asheville CitizenTimes) d 14 o. Henry Ave., Asheville 252-5610 • citizen-times.com
2 David Forbes (Asheville Blade) Asheville avl.mx/0cv
3 Jake Frankel (Mountain Xpress) d 2 Wall St., Asheville 251-1333 • mountainx.com
local Print arts rePorter 1 Alli Marshall (Mountain Xpress) d x
2 Wall St., Asheville 251-1333 • mountainx.com
2 Carol Motsinger (Asheville Citizen-Times) d 14 o. Henry Ave., Asheville 252-5610 • citizen-times.com
local neWs PHotoGraPHer or PHotoJournalist 1 Erin Brethauer (formerly Asheville Citizen-Times) d 14 o. Henry Ave., Asheville 252-5610 • citizen-times.com
2 Max Cooper Asheville 367-7196 • maxcooperphoto.com
HeadinG West Voted best Local News Photographer/ Photo Journalist, Erin brethauer has worked at the Asheville Citizen-Times since 2007. that will be changing soon, however, as she recently accepted a post at the San Francisco Chronicle. Local fans can continue to keep up with her work at erinbrethauer.com.
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THANKS FOR VOTING EVERGREEN local tv Personality/ announcer 1 Darcel Grimes (WLOS) x 110 technology Drive, Asheville 288-8813 • wlos.com
2 Julie Wunder (formerly WLOS) 110 technology Drive, Asheville 288-8813 • wlos.com
3 Tammy Watford (WLOS) 110 technology Drive, Asheville 288-8813 • wlos.com
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2 What Should AVL Call Me whatshouldavlcallme.tumblr.com
clear siGnals Readers’ favorite radio station WNCW (88.7 FM) plans to install a new translator in Asheville this fall, which Music Director Martin Anderson says will bring a much clearer signal to those living in the shadow of town Mountain.
local WeBsite 1 Ashvegas.com 2 whatshouldavlcallme.tumblr.com social media Personality 1 Jason Sandford (Ashvegas)
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3 Free Will Astrology freewillastrology.com
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sheville has a wealth of companies proving that good works for the community are good for the bottom line too. And local workers often want more than a paycheck — they want to make a difference. Not surprisingly then, voters chose carePartners as both the Best Place to Work and the Business That Improves Western North Carolina the most. One of the area’s biggest employers, the nonprofit health care organization aims to help patients live full and productive lives despite illness, injury, disability or issues related to aging. CarePartners also ranks well in the Business that Gives Back to the Community category, only outdone by charlotte Street computers. The local computer shop’s CEO Jennifer Mayer grew up in various public housing projects and is using her business success to help give back to the community in a variety of ways, from building a playground in the Klondyke Homes neighborhood 70
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to donating to UNC Asheville and many projects in between. On the business sustainability front, Green Sage café earns approval for its efficiency efforts, from utilizing solar panels to a “smart espresso machine” that satisfies caffeine cravings while reducing electricity by about 50 percent. Another local business that voters reward for innovative practices is integrative family medicine, which offers both Western Medicine and alternative methods under the same roof. A plethora of unique local businesses have started this year, too, but LaZoom tours retains its title as Asheville’s most “Asheville” business. Since starting operations in 2007, its iconic purple tour busses have become a favorite feature for both locals and tourists alike, as have the eccentric concerts and theatrical productions that often spill out on the streets and delight onlookers. — Jake Frankel X
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68 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 277-4800 • carepartners.org
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640 Merrimon Ave., Suite 103, Asheville 254-2224 • thehopicecreamcafe.com
100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville 684-8501 • parkridgehealth.org
721 Haywood Road, Asheville 252-5155
3 Mission Health System d 509 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 213-1111 • mission-health.org
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sustainaBility-PromotinG Business 1 Green Sage Café d w s g c l
5 broadway, Asheville 252-4450 • greensagecafe.com
1 CarePartners s
68 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 277-4800 • carepartners.org
1800 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 274-4450
2 Biltmore Estate s
1 Lodge St., Asheville 800-411-3812 • biltmore.com
70 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 785-1780
3 Mission Hospital d
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509 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 213-1111 • mission-health.org
Business tHat Gives Back to tHe community 1 Charlotte Street Computers d j l
252 Charlotte St., Asheville 225-6600 • charlottestreetcomputers.com
Nearly 70 of our best of WNC winners are certified by the local nonprofit Just Economics — which verifies that they pay a living wage for our region. (Learn more at justeconomicswnc.org.)
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372 Depot St., Suite 10, Asheville 575-9600 • integrativeasheville.org
2 LoLo Locals Supporting Locals w 76 Vermont Ave., Asheville 713-9135 • loloeffect.com
nonProfit orGanization 1 Brother Wolf Animal Rescue s x
38 Glendale Ave., Asheville 505-3440 • bwar.org
2 MANNA FoodBank e j 627 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville 299-3663 • mannafoodbank.org
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1 French Broad Food Coop d g j l
3 Asheville Humane Society w l
90 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 255-7650 • frenchbroadfood.coop
14 Forever Lane, Asheville 761-2001 • ashevillehumane.org
2 Firestorm Cafe & Books z l CLoSED, Asheville firestormcafe.com
33 Meadow Road, Asheville 251-5702 • ashevillehabitat.org
3 RiverLink r
170 Lyman St., Asheville 252-8474 • riverlink.org
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Mountain BizWorks: Best Support Organization for New Businesses
Mr. K’s Used Books, MUsic and More
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Asheville’s lArgest Used Bookstore
New & USed: Books • Vinyl Records CDs • Comics • Video Games Books on CD • DVDs BUY • SeLL • TRAde
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Facing a funding crunch, Mountain Bizworks was forced to lay off workers and cut services late last year. Despite the hardships, however, the nonprofit — which has helped many of Asheville’s most beloved restaurants and shops get a start —retained its title this year as the best Support organization for New businesses.
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3 HomeTrust Bank d s e n 10 Woodfin St., Asheville 254-8144 • hometrustbanking.com
1 Asheville Savings Bank d e n w s
11 Church St., Asheville 250-8430 • ashevillesavingsbank.com 10 S. tunnel Road, Asheville 298-8193
1825 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-4300 For more locations, see bestofwnc.com.
credit union
778 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 253-5402
1 State Employees’ Credit Union n w s d
1012 Patton Ave., Asheville 254-1778 For more locations, see bestofwnc.com.
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108 Patton Ave. and other locations, Asheville 257-5700 • firstcitizens.com
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701 N. broadway, Asheville 253-8009 • ncsecu.org
145 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville 665-4801 20 All Souls Crescent, Asheville 274-4200 1 oak Plaza, Asheville 225-2900 For more locations, see bestofwnc.com.
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710 New Leicester Highway, Asheville 225-5919 • telcoccu.org 36 tunnel Road, Asheville 252-6888 96 Weaver blvd., Weaverville 645-6003 For more locations, see bestofwnc.com.
Katuah Market: Best Local-Centric Store
Thanks for the votes, WNC! -George Austin CPA, CVA & Joel Chambers
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3 Mountain Credit Union d w 219 Haywood St., Asheville 252-8234 • mountaincu.org
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11 Church St., Asheville 250-8430 • ashevillesavingsbank.com 10 S. tunnel Road, Asheville 298-8193 778 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 253-5402
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1825 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-4300 1011 tunnel Road, Suite 180, Asheville 259-8000 For more locations, see bestofwnc.com.
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108 Patton Ave. and other locations, Asheville 257-5700 • firstcitizens.com
local anGle the Katuah Market opened in biltmore Village only this year but has already established itself as an important outlet for local products — from Gypsy Queen hummus to Wholesome Country Creamery milk — making its best of debut at the top of the charts as the Most Local-Centric Store.
mortGaGe comPany 1 Plum Dog Financial d
37 Montford Ave., Suite 102, Asheville 274-1515 • plumdogfinancial.com
2 HomeTrust Bank d s e n 10 Woodfin St., Asheville 254-8144 • hometrustbanking.com
1825 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 277-4300 1011 tunnel Road, Suite 180, Asheville 259-8000 For more locations, see bestofwnc.com.
3 State Employees’ Credit Union n w s d 701 N. broadway, Asheville 253-8009 • ncsecu.org 145 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville 665-4801 For more locations, see bestofwnc.com.
marketinG or creative aGency 1 Cube Creative Design s a 110 Heywood Road, Arden 684-3040 • avl.mx/0cu
2 Atlas Branding d
35 Haywood St., Suite 205, Asheville 333-1482 • atlasbranding.com
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2 Hendersonville Road Suite D, Asheville 676-2882 • katuahmarket.com
most ”only in asHeville” Business 1 LaZoom Tours d j z l
14 battery Park Ave., Asheville 225-6932 • lazoomtours.com
suPPort orGanization for neW 2 Amazing Capes n 2000 Riverside Drive, No. 12, Asheville Businesses 1 Mountain BizWorks d j
153 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville 253-2834 • mountainbizworks.org
2 Asheville SCORE d
151 Patton Ave., Room 259, Asheville 271-4786 • ashevillescore.org
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local marketinG camPaiGn 1 Asheville Grown Business Alliance l ashevillegrown.com
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Farm & Garden tailGate/farmers market 1 North Asheville Tailgate Market n g x
1 university Heights, Asheville 776-6286 • northashevilletailgatemarket.org
2 Asheville City Market Downtown d g
161 S. Charlotte St., Asheville 348-0340 • facebook.com/ashevillecitymarket
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2 town Square blvd., biltmore Park, Asheville 348-0340 • facebook.com/ashevillecitymarket
3 West Asheville Tailgate Market w g 718 Haywood Road, Asheville westashevilletailgatemarket.com
roadside farm stand 1 Flying Cloud Farm e a g 1860 Charlotte Highway, Fairview 768-3348 • flyingcloudfarm.net 2 Farside Farms Market n g 83 Weaverville Highway, Asheville 683-3255 • avl.mx/0d0
favorite farm to visit 1 Hickory Nut Gap Farm e a g j l x Reems Creek Nursery: Best Nursery (Trees & Shrubs)
57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview 628-2616 • hickorynutgapfarm.com
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estern North Carolina’s tailgate markets, roadside stands and CSAs are bucking a statewide trend: Instead of falling sales, they’ve experienced a 69 percent increase in the last few years, based on U.S. Department of Agriculture data. Considering we’re a horticultural community full of community gardens, family farms and enthusiastic homesteaders, this doesn’t surprise us or our readers. Asheville is a certified Tree City USA, the original Bee City USA, and home to the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. What’s more, WNC contains one of the country’s most diverse foodsheds. The folks at ASAP discovered that the number of tailgate markets in the region has more than tripled in the last decade and local food sales have risen from $17 million in 2007 to $170 million last year. Our Best Of winners reflect our readers’ love and support for the region’s local food providers — from the 78
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free-range meats of Hickory nut Gap farm, to the apples of Sky top orchard, to the cornucopia available at the north asheville tailgate market or flying cloud farm. In addition to supporting local growers, a good many of you took on your own homesteading projects last year. According to Natalie Pollard, owner of Villagers (winner for Best Homesteading/Supply Shop), home fermentation and chemicalfree gardening were popular activities last year, but the most noticeable trend was an increased interest in apiaries. “I have seen a lot of new backyard beekeepers coming in, and I think that’s because we have an increased awareness about the health of our honey bee population,” Pollard says. So take on a new project, join a CSA, take a tour of a local farm — and help grow WNC’s local food economy and community. — Carrie Eidson X
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1860 Charlotte Highway, Fairview 768-3348 • flyingcloudfarm.net
3 Imladris Farm e a g z 45 Little Pond Road, Fairview 628-9377 • imladrisfarm.com
HaPPy tailGatinG In 2002 there were an estimated 32 tailgate markets operating in Western North Carolina. there are now 103 tailgate markets operating in the region, with 15 in buncombe County alone.
u-Pick farm 1 Hickory Nut Gap Farm e a g j l x
57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview 628-2616 • hickorynutgapfarm.com
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consumer suPPorted aGriculture (csa) farm 1 Flying Cloud Farm e a g 1860 Charlotte Highway, Fairview 768-3348 • flyingcloudfarm.net 2 Cane Creek Valley Farm s a g 1448 Cane Creek Road, Fletcher 338-0188 • canecreekorganics.com
3 Full Sun Farm w a g 90 bald Creek Road, Leicester 683-1607 • fullsunfarm.com
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1193 Pinnacle Mountain Road, Zirconia 692-7930 • skytoporchard.com
2 Justus Orchard s a g 187 Garren Road, Hendersonville 243-7235 • justusorchard.com
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570 brevard Road, Asheville 254-2671 • jesseisraelandsonsnursery.com
3 Reems Creek Nursery & Landscaping Inc. n a g 70 Monticello Road, Weaverville 645-3937 • reemscreek.com
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Smart Feller Tree Works: Best Tree/Yard Service
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20 Dragon Lane, Asheville 545-5503 • smartfellertreeworks.com
278 Haywood Road, Asheville 215-9569 • forvillagers.com
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1 Mantis Gardens d j
59 Elizabeth Place, Asheville 582-0016 • mantisgardens.com
2 Natural Scapes Landscaping
70 Monticello Road, Weaverville 645-3937 • reemscreek.com
Asheville 273-0987 • naturalscapesasheville.com
2 B.B. Barns Garden, Gift, Landscape Company s a j
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3377 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 650-7300 • bbbarns.com
3377 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden 650-7300 • bbbarns.com
570 brevard Road, Asheville 254-2671 • jesseisraelandsonsnursery.com
our Partners l Go local, a program created by the Asheville Grown Business Alliance, helps fund the Asheville City Schools Foundation and other area nonprofits (ashevillegrown.com). g aPPalacHian GroWn, a branch of ASAP, helps the public identify locally harvested produce and strengthen the region’s agricultural economy (asapconnections.org). c air (Asheville independent restaurants) is a community of authentically local restaurants committed to preserving a culture of local food and local economy (airasheville.org). j Just economics celebrates, certifies and recognizes local companies that pay a living wage (justeconomicswnc.org). z mountain BizWorks is a U.S. Treasury-certified nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFi) that helps local businesses and entrepreneurs.
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ThAnk you Western north Carolina for voting us BeST ChiRopRACToR!!! Focusing on Chiropractic Sports Medicine & Active Release Techniques (ART®) to improve performance and your overall quality of life.Targeted patient specific rehabilitation and nutritional counseling to enhance your road to a speedy recovery. BE
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Breakfast restaurant 1 Louise's Kitchen g 2 Blue Ridge Biscuit Co. 3 Gateway Eatery z luncH restaurant 1 Veranda Café & Gifts 2 My Father’s Pizza 3 Dark City Deli and Pub dinner restaurant 1 Fresh Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta g 2 My Father's Pizza 3 Trail Head Restaurant and Bar sWeets/dessert Place 1 Hey Hey Cupcake 2 Kilwin's 3 The Dripolator Coffeehouse j reason to live in your toWn 1 Community 2 Mountains 3 Scenery locally-oWned retail outlet 1 Town Hardware and General Store 2 Take A Hike Outfitters 3 Common Housefly: A Kitchen Emporium l 3 The Merry Wine Market innovative Business 1 Ascending Fitness 2 Dobrá Tea g
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Seven Sisters Craft Gallery: Best Art Gallery PHoto by ALICIA FuNDERbuRK
2 Lookout Brewing Co. 2 Source For Well-Being (CLOSED) neW Business (oPened in last 12 montHs) 1 Blue Ridge Biscuit Co. 2 Dobrá Tea g 3 Lookout Brewing Co.
WHat your toWn needs 1 Bike lanes 2 More restaurants 3 Sidewalks local Government accomPlisHment
1 Town square Business tHat Gives Back to tHe 2 None 3 Greenways community local Government failure 1 White Horse Black Mountain 2 Dynamite Roasting Co. z 3 Source For Well-Being (CLOSED) street or road 1 Cherry Street 2 Blue Ridge Parkway 3 Church Street 3 N.C. Highway 9
1 Closing of Source for Well-Being 2 Town square 3 Graffiti Hair stylinG salon 1 Michelle Salon 2 A New Self Image 3 Cutting Crew
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1 Scaring away industry/job providers 2 Bike lanes 2 Failure to keep roads clean and repaired
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WHat your toWn needs Knife & Fork: Best Lunch Restaurant, Best Dinner Restaurant, Best Sweets/ Dessert Place
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art Gallery 1 Toe River Arts Council, Spruce Pine and Burnsville galleries x 2 Penland School of Crafts 3 The Design Gallery music venue 1 The Dispensary & Upper Club 2 Kirkwood’s Cafe neiGHBorHood GatHerinG sPot 1 Pack & Ship Center 2 Dry County Brewing Company/ The Pizza Shop g 2 DT's Blue Ridge Java
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saturday-niGHt HanGout 1 Dry County Brewing Company/ The Pizza Shop g 2 Downtown 2 Home Bar 1 Hef's Restaurant and Bar 2 Dry County Brewing Company/ The Pizza Shop g coffee House 1 Appalachian Java & Cafe 1 DT's Blue Ridge Java 2 Penland Coffee House at Penland School of Crafts 3 Starbucks in Ingles-East Burnsville Breakfast restaurant
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Penland & Sons Department Store: Best Locally Owned Retail Outlet PHoto by CARRIE EIDSoN
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saturday-niGHt HanGout 1 Good Stuff 2 Spring Creek Tavern 3 Hot Springs Resort & Spa Bar 1 Good Stuff 2 Iron Horse Station Restaurant & Tavern 3 Spring Creek Tavern coffee House 1 Zuma Coffee z 2 Laurel River Store Breakfast restaurant 1 Zuma Coffee z x 2 Smoky Mountain Diner 3 The Take-Out Riverside Grill luncH restaurant 1 Zuma Coffee z x 2 Pork & Pie (CLOSED) 3 The Take Out Riverside Grill
dinner restaurant 1 Pork & Pie (CLOSED) 2 Iron Horse Station Restaurant & Tavern 3 Mountain Magnolia Inn, Suites & Restaurant g sWeets/dessert Place 1 Zuma Coffee z x 2 Doughlicious Breads & More 3 The Take Out Riverside Grill reason to live in your toWn 1 The people 2 Hot springs 3 Mountains locally oWned retail outlet 1 Penland & Sons Department Store 2 Bluff Mountain Outfitters 3 Flow innovative Business 1 Flow 2 Pot Pie Shop
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street or road 1 Main Street WHat your toWn needs 1 More restaurants 2 New businesses and more visitors 3 Greenways and bike paths
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WEavErvillE & WOODFin Weaver(s)ville? Although Weaverville was incorporated in 1875 (as Weaversville with an S), it was briefly dissolved in 1904 in connection with state road work for Main Street. Weaverville (sans the S) was reincorporated in 1909.
Business tHat Gives Back to tHe community 1 Blue Mountain Pizza and Brew Pub street or road Blue Mountain Pizza & Brew Pub: Best Music Venue, Best Business That Gives Back to the Community, Best Bar, Best Saturday-night Hangout PHoto by SuSAN HutCHINSoN
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art Gallery 1 Miya Gallery x 2 Mangum Pottery music venue 1 Blue Mountain Pizza and Brew Pub 2 Jack of Hearts (CLOSED) 3 Allgood Coffee neiGHBorHood GatHerinG sPot 1 Blue Mountain Pizza and Brew Pub 2 Well-Bred Bakery & Café z 3 Lake Louise Park saturday-niGHt HanGout 1 Blue Mountain Pizza and Brew Pub 2 Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store 3 Main Street Grill
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1 Blue Mountain Pizza and Brew Pub 2 Main Street Grill 3 Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store 3 Thirsty Monk Reynolds Village c coffee House 1 Well-Bred Bakery & Café z 2 Allgood Coffee 3 Asheville Coffee Roasters 3 Creperie & Café of Weaverville l Breakfast restaurant 1 Well-Bred Bakery & Café z 2 Creperie & Café of Weaverville l 3 IHOP Restaurant luncH restaurant 1 Well-Bred Bakery & Café z 2 Stoney Knob Café 3 Blue Mountain Pizza and Brew Pub dinner restaurant 1 Stoney Knob Café 2 Blue Mountain Pizza and Brew Pub 3 Glass Onion g
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sWeets/dessert Place 1 Well-Bred Bakery & Café z 2 Creperie & Café of Weaverville l 3 Allgood Coffee reason to live in your toWn 1 Quaintness 2 Community 3 Quietlocally-oWned retail outlet
1 Main Street 2 Ox Creek Road 2 Reems Creek Road WHat your toWn needs 1 A brewpub 2 More varied independent restaurant options 3 A new bar to replace the nowempty Jack of Hearts location local Government accomPlisHment 1 Greenway to Lake Louise Hair stylinG salon 1 Aabani Salon 2 Clay Spa & Salon 3 Upper Cut
1 Mangum Pottery 2 Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store 3 Curtis Wright Outfitters innovative Business 1 Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store neW Business (oPened in last 12 montHs) 1 Soba Sushi and Noodles 2 ALDI 3 Creperie & Café of Weaverville l
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