Guidebook for Asheville and Fairview
Food Scene
All day-every day. Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Don't let the gas station fool you , this place punches way above its weight in the food arena.
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The Local Joint
1185B Charlotte HwyAll day-every day. Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Don't let the gas station fool you , this place punches way above its weight in the food arena.
Excellent little deli/grocer with plenty of vegetarian/health conscience options.
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Trout Lily Deli*Market
1297 Charlotte HwyExcellent little deli/grocer with plenty of vegetarian/health conscience options.
When we need a local fix on Mexican food this is a no brainer. Drink specials are great too!
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Nachos & Beer
230 Charlotte HwyWhen we need a local fix on Mexican food this is a no brainer. Drink specials are great too!
Piazza
4 Olde Eastwood Village BlvdGood vibe with good Italian style comfort food
My very first favorite Asheville restaurant over ten years ago.... a classic and still awesome.
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Salsa's
6 Patton AveMy very first favorite Asheville restaurant over ten years ago.... a classic and still awesome.
I hate to say it but if I was on death row the fried chicken sandwich and pimento cheese would be my last meal. Everything on the menu is why people come to Asheville these days. Truly exceptional food from someone who has lived in NYC, Philly, San Fran, Vegas, Atlanta, Charleston, and Miami. Also, if you like banana pudding, theirs is next level. Oh and try the Cheerwine and bourbon slushy.
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Buxton Hall Barbecue
32 Banks AveI hate to say it but if I was on death row the fried chicken sandwich and pimento cheese would be my last meal. Everything on the menu is why people come to Asheville these days. Truly exceptional food from someone who has lived in NYC, Philly, San Fran, Vegas, Atlanta, Charleston, and Miami. Also, if you like banana pudding, theirs is next level. Oh and try the Cheerwine and bourbon slushy.
A great place to grab coffee and cafe food for the morning.
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Daymoon Coffeebar
381 Old Charlotte HwyA great place to grab coffee and cafe food for the morning.
A legend in the farm to table scene. Lots more than just a farm. Check out the website for a full account of whats available.
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Hickory Nut Gap Farm
57 Sugar Hollow RdA legend in the farm to table scene. Lots more than just a farm. Check out the website for a full account of whats available.
Katie Button is all the rage...and for good reason. Its good, really good. Tables can be hard to come by, to say the least, so plan ahead.
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Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveKatie Button is all the rage...and for good reason. Its good, really good. Tables can be hard to come by, to say the least, so plan ahead.
In my mind, as very strong competitor to Curate. Great cocktails for beer fatigue and a stellar menu.
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Cucina24
24 Wall StIn my mind, as very strong competitor to Curate. Great cocktails for beer fatigue and a stellar menu.
Head chef is an Asheville native who worked up the ranks at Curate and McCrady's in Charleston before helping open Xiao Bao, also in Charleston. Ghan Shan is his second asian restaurant adventure and spectacular. I highly recommend an early arrival on whole fish night.
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Gan Shan Station
143 Charlotte StHead chef is an Asheville native who worked up the ranks at Curate and McCrady's in Charleston before helping open Xiao Bao, also in Charleston. Ghan Shan is his second asian restaurant adventure and spectacular. I highly recommend an early arrival on whole fish night.
Drinks & Nightlife
Funky little joint that serves good beer from old train cars!
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Whistle Hop Brewing Company
1288 Charlotte HwyFunky little joint that serves good beer from old train cars!
Its a janky little tiki bar next to the Broad River as it travels thru Western Carolina....have a drink, chill and enjoy the awesome view. If you're feeling brave ... jump off the rocks and into the river.
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Geneva Riverside Lodging and Tiki Bar & Grill............... Motel is open 24/7
3147 Memorial HwyIts a janky little tiki bar next to the Broad River as it travels thru Western Carolina....have a drink, chill and enjoy the awesome view. If you're feeling brave ... jump off the rocks and into the river.
It really is impressive. The Taj of breweries- no joke....the beer is great, the food is great, the location is great....its all awesome.
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Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayIt really is impressive. The Taj of breweries- no joke....the beer is great, the food is great, the location is great....its all awesome.
A truly unique Fairview locals spot. Out in the woods, at the end of a small gravel road, across a one lane bridge is this backyard brewery. A converted garage serves as a small tasting room for the beer brewed onsite. Some patio furniture, a couple fire pits, and corn hole complete the picture. Its a locals gem and the beer is pretty good too!
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Turgua Brewing
3131 Cane Creek RoadA truly unique Fairview locals spot. Out in the woods, at the end of a small gravel road, across a one lane bridge is this backyard brewery. A converted garage serves as a small tasting room for the beer brewed onsite. Some patio furniture, a couple fire pits, and corn hole complete the picture. Its a locals gem and the beer is pretty good too!
Honestly, you'll need to stop by the Grove Park at some point during your trip. Second only to the Biltmore but without the admission fee. The GP has beautiful architecture, lots of interesting history and an amazing view. If its cold out, park it in a rocking chair near the gigantic stone fireplace. Winter Holidays are a great, but crowded, time to visit the GP. In any case, a drink on the back patio at sunset is a happy place. Some might suggest its the best view in Asheville.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveHonestly, you'll need to stop by the Grove Park at some point during your trip. Second only to the Biltmore but without the admission fee. The GP has beautiful architecture, lots of interesting history and an amazing view. If its cold out, park it in a rocking chair near the gigantic stone fireplace. Winter Holidays are a great, but crowded, time to visit the GP. In any case, a drink on the back patio at sunset is a happy place. Some might suggest its the best view in Asheville.
Because every good good guide book needs at least one dive bar (in my humble estimation). Here is ours. Cheap booze with karaoke and live noise that can alternate between music or a DJ.
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Lazy Diamond
4 Woodfin StBecause every good good guide book needs at least one dive bar (in my humble estimation). Here is ours. Cheap booze with karaoke and live noise that can alternate between music or a DJ.
Sightseeing
Pisgah Forest
Dirty Dancing was film there .... and its a gorgeous drive to a beautiful destination. Bring watermelons.
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Lake Lure
Dirty Dancing was film there .... and its a gorgeous drive to a beautiful destination. Bring watermelons.
Essentials
Its super close, never crowded and does a good job of covering the basics. Like everywhere in Asheville, the beer selection is impressive.
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Food Lion
1350 Charlotte HwyIts super close, never crowded and does a good job of covering the basics. Like everywhere in Asheville, the beer selection is impressive.
The Fresh Market
944 Merrimon AveIts an option
Its an option...Its bigger but more crowded cousin is off Tunnel Rd.
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Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon AveIts an option...Its bigger but more crowded cousin is off Tunnel Rd.
Trader Joe's
120 Merrimon AveIts an option...
The original organic grocery store going back to the early 80's, then called Dinner for the Earth. In my mind, an Asheville essential.
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Earth Fare
66 Westgate PkwyThe original organic grocery store going back to the early 80's, then called Dinner for the Earth. In my mind, an Asheville essential.
A nice, big Whole Foods...beware S Tunnel can be congested with lots of traffic.
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Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon AveA nice, big Whole Foods...beware S Tunnel can be congested with lots of traffic.
Entertainment & Activities
Oscar Blues actually scores on multiple categories- yes, its a great brewery but its connected to the extensive bike paths in the Brevard area. Exercise, outdoors, and beer! There is usually some live music and plenty of friendly dogs to complete the picture. Win, win, win!
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Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - Brevard
342 Mountain Industrial DrOscar Blues actually scores on multiple categories- yes, its a great brewery but its connected to the extensive bike paths in the Brevard area. Exercise, outdoors, and beer! There is usually some live music and plenty of friendly dogs to complete the picture. Win, win, win!
Parks & Nature
Because.... of excellent trout fishing on some of the prettiest water around. Fishable year round but beware kayakers and rafters during the summer months who have no problem ruining your latest, greatest catch. Or if you're there in the summer and fishing isn't your thing, you can book a rafting trip. For fishing, stick to upper portion above power station. Other nearby rivers for trout fishing: East Fork of French Broad, Tuckasegee, and Davidson. All to the west of Asheville.
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Nantahala National Forest
Because.... of excellent trout fishing on some of the prettiest water around. Fishable year round but beware kayakers and rafters during the summer months who have no problem ruining your latest, greatest catch. Or if you're there in the summer and fishing isn't your thing, you can book a rafting trip. For fishing, stick to upper portion above power station. Other nearby rivers for trout fishing: East Fork of French Broad, Tuckasegee, and Davidson. All to the west of Asheville.
If you are curious about fishing the region this a great resource. They are have local experts who can get you hooked up: with fish, gear, answers to questions, or set you up with a guided trip for the area's excellent trout water.
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Hunter Banks Fly Fishing
29 Montford AveIf you are curious about fishing the region this a great resource. They are have local experts who can get you hooked up: with fish, gear, answers to questions, or set you up with a guided trip for the area's excellent trout water.
Arts & Culture
The scene that started it all...Its architects, craftsman, and workers built not only the Biltmore but greater Asheville in general. Touring grounds can be expensive and often crowed but very impressive- especially during Winter Holidays. My personal favorite detail: Napoleon's very own chess set sits on view in the conservatory.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StThe scene that started it all...Its architects, craftsman, and workers built not only the Biltmore but greater Asheville in general. Touring grounds can be expensive and often crowed but very impressive- especially during Winter Holidays. My personal favorite detail: Napoleon's very own chess set sits on view in the conservatory.