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Food Scene
For an unconventional breakfast try the savory crepes. Carne de Vaca empanada is to die for. Sweet crepes, Argentinian style tamales, and Cuban sandwiches also available.
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Cecilia’s Kitchen
870 Merrimon AveFor an unconventional breakfast try the savory crepes. Carne de Vaca empanada is to die for. Sweet crepes, Argentinian style tamales, and Cuban sandwiches also available.
A fun and low key restaurant in North Asheville. Unpretentious menu featuring some southern classics. Some nice vegetarian options as well.
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HomeGrown
371 Merrimon AveA fun and low key restaurant in North Asheville. Unpretentious menu featuring some southern classics. Some nice vegetarian options as well.
Pies, pies, & more pies! Their "flight" lets you sample 3 different pies.
19 locals raden deze aan
Baked Pie Company - Woodfin
50 N Merrimon AvePies, pies, & more pies! Their "flight" lets you sample 3 different pies.
Plant is Asheville's only VEGAN restaurant. Very creative & delicious menu that even carnivores can love. IMO a little pricey. $$$
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Plant
165 Merrimon AvePlant is Asheville's only VEGAN restaurant. Very creative & delicious menu that even carnivores can love. IMO a little pricey. $$$
If you just want a late night drink and some food and not mess with having to go downtown, then Barrel House is for you. Unpretentious, a little divey, and always welcoming.
the barrelhouse
1459 Merrimon AveIf you just want a late night drink and some food and not mess with having to go downtown, then Barrel House is for you. Unpretentious, a little divey, and always welcoming.
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdJam bar!!! Try the Bananas Foster jam...omg!
Creative menu, casual environment, full bar. Homemade linguini on Thursdays.
44 locals raden deze aan
Avenue M
791 Merrimon AveCreative menu, casual environment, full bar. Homemade linguini on Thursdays.
Homemade donuts made right before your eyes...yes please. Only open til 2pm! Check to see if they are open before you go.
231 locals raden deze aan
Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood RdHomemade donuts made right before your eyes...yes please. Only open til 2pm! Check to see if they are open before you go.
Dare I say that this place is better than that other super popular chocolate place that rhymes with Wrench Rod?
47 locals raden deze aan
The Chocolate Fetish
36 Haywood StDare I say that this place is better than that other super popular chocolate place that rhymes with Wrench Rod?
Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
641 Merrimon AveFun, LOUD, crowded, full bar.
MOD Pizza
873 Merrimon AveQuick and easy thin crust, custom pizza.
Yes, it's that good. Check their limited hours before going.
330 locals raden deze aan
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StYes, it's that good. Check their limited hours before going.
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveUpscale Spanish Tapas. Reservations a must.
A bit of a drive but the ONLY place to get your PHO fix.
26 locals raden deze aan
Wild Ginger Noodle Bar
1950 Hendersonville RdA bit of a drive but the ONLY place to get your PHO fix.
Mehfil
5 Biltmore AvenueIMO best Indian food in town!
Best upscale Chinese food in Asheville with casual vibe. Small plates are typically shared.
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Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas
82 Patton AveBest upscale Chinese food in Asheville with casual vibe. Small plates are typically shared.
Ugh the name of this place is irksome but it's the best cheap Chinese food in town. They deliver, at least last I checked.
Oriental Pavilion
48 Westgate ParkwayUgh the name of this place is irksome but it's the best cheap Chinese food in town. They deliver, at least last I checked.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
120 Merrimon AveGreat snacks and cheap wine!
Great deli section for a quick lunch. Great selection of local craft beers. A bit upscale.
102 locals raden deze aan
The Fresh Market
944 Merrimon AveGreat deli section for a quick lunch. Great selection of local craft beers. A bit upscale.
Typical supermarket carrying major brands. Deli section makes fantastic sub sandwiches cheap! Open 24/7.
251 locals raden deze aan
Ingles Market
29 Tunnel RdTypical supermarket carrying major brands. Deli section makes fantastic sub sandwiches cheap! Open 24/7.
Shopping
The Antique Tobacco Barn
75 Swannanoa River RdAntique-ing wonderland!
Bon Vivant Co.
9 Reed StAntiques! My favorite store, friendly staff and reasonable prices.
Mast General Store
15 Biltmore AveGreat place for Asheville souvenirs.
Exceptional indy bookstore with coffee bar and readings from authors near and far.
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Malaprop's Bookstore / Cafe
55 Haywood StExceptional indy bookstore with coffee bar and readings from authors near and far.
Franny's Farmacy
5 Miller Rd SSometimes ya just need a little CBD help.
Entertainment & Activities
A ballpark for the baseball purist! Fantastic seats for under $10!
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Asheville Detours
85 W Walnut StA ballpark for the baseball purist! Fantastic seats for under $10!
Grail Moviehouse
17 Foundy StCutest theater ever! And yes, they serve beer!
Highly recommended! What a blast! Half day rates available.
70 locals raden deze aan
Blue Heron Whitewater
35 Little Pine RdHighly recommended! What a blast! Half day rates available.
Asheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquareA Beautiful space.
Awesome! I take visiting family & friends here. $2 cash for parking. Bathrooms are almost always closed.
384 locals raden deze aan
Sliding Rock
Awesome! I take visiting family & friends here. $2 cash for parking. Bathrooms are almost always closed.
Beautiful hike near Casa de Lobos, approx. 15 miles.
224 locals raden deze aan
Bezoekerscentrum Craggy Gardens
364 Blue Ridge PkwyBeautiful hike near Casa de Lobos, approx. 15 miles.
Great hike, majestic scenery. 45 minute drive from Casa de Lobos. Approx. 3 1/2 mile trail. Sliding Rock and Looking Glass Falls are nearby.
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Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwayGreat hike, majestic scenery. 45 minute drive from Casa de Lobos. Approx. 3 1/2 mile trail. Sliding Rock and Looking Glass Falls are nearby.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hands down my favorite brewery. Amazing IPAs, food truck sometimes. Downfall is parking.
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Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveHands down my favorite brewery. Amazing IPAs, food truck sometimes. Downfall is parking.
Pay homage to the brewery that started it all! Great tours and check their schedule to see if there are any musical performances in their outdoor venue called the Meadow.
349 locals raden deze aan
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyPay homage to the brewery that started it all! Great tours and check their schedule to see if there are any musical performances in their outdoor venue called the Meadow.
Whistle Hop Brewing Company
1288 Charlotte HwyFun, unpretentious, and just damn good beer!
A bit of a drive but a MUST for the true craft beer aficionado.
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Fonta Flora Brewery
317 N Green StA bit of a drive but a MUST for the true craft beer aficionado.
Fairly new little brewery close by. Mexican food truck available for snack attacks. It's a small space but they do beer right.
22 locals raden deze aan
Riverside Rhapsody Beer Company
995 Riverside DrFairly new little brewery close by. Mexican food truck available for snack attacks. It's a small space but they do beer right.
Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrFantastic beers and even better scenery.
Scandals Nightclub
11 Grove StFriday & Saturday Drag shows!!!! Check website beforehand.
Ginger's Revenge
829 Riverside DrA MUST for Ginger Beer Lovers!! The BEST!
Mighty fine burger, I'd say one of the best. Very limited menu, mainly a bar.
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Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge
7 Rankin AveMighty fine burger, I'd say one of the best. Very limited menu, mainly a bar.