Guidebook for Asheville

Krista
Guidebook for Asheville

Food Scene

Best tapas hands down! sit at the bar. Try some Spanish wine and start with the pan con tomato and the cured jamón then keep ordering (my other favs include the berenjenas con miel and the pulpo a la gallega)
518 recommandé par les habitants
Cúrate
13 Biltmore Ave
518 recommandé par les habitants
Best tapas hands down! sit at the bar. Try some Spanish wine and start with the pan con tomato and the cured jamón then keep ordering (my other favs include the berenjenas con miel and the pulpo a la gallega)
Good cheap burritos and tacos. I love to get a Topo Chico and a carnitas taco, so good!
88 recommandé par les habitants
Mamacita's Taqueria
77-A Biltmore Ave
88 recommandé par les habitants
Good cheap burritos and tacos. I love to get a Topo Chico and a carnitas taco, so good!
south indian street-style food served in a cozy den. My current favs are the lime ricky, okra fries and the desi salad
311 recommandé par les habitants
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park Ave
311 recommandé par les habitants
south indian street-style food served in a cozy den. My current favs are the lime ricky, okra fries and the desi salad
Fantastic coffee drinks and sweets. It's on Rankin St. and you can see if from the condo.
186 recommandé par les habitants
High Five Coffee
190 Broadway St
186 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic coffee drinks and sweets. It's on Rankin St. and you can see if from the condo.
best Chicken Tikka Masala I've ever had!
191 recommandé par les habitants
Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington Ave
191 recommandé par les habitants
best Chicken Tikka Masala I've ever had!
I like to get a loaf of their bread to go or for a really special picnic their custom picnic baskets are just amazing.
37 recommandé par les habitants
The Rhu
10 S Lexington Ave
37 recommandé par les habitants
I like to get a loaf of their bread to go or for a really special picnic their custom picnic baskets are just amazing.
If they have the strawberry sprinkle cream filled, you must try it! I also like donut holes and a pour over
88 recommandé par les habitants
Vortex Doughnuts
32 Banks Ave
88 recommandé par les habitants
If they have the strawberry sprinkle cream filled, you must try it! I also like donut holes and a pour over
Not in downtown but worth the drive over the river. The toasted almond sesame cinnamon will change your life.
231 recommandé par les habitants
Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood Rd
231 recommandé par les habitants
Not in downtown but worth the drive over the river. The toasted almond sesame cinnamon will change your life.
So worth the drive to West Asheville or just North of downtown on Charlotte street. The best bread in town and the cardamom buns are another favorite
156 recommandé par les habitants
OWL Bakery
295 Haywood Rd
156 recommandé par les habitants
So worth the drive to West Asheville or just North of downtown on Charlotte street. The best bread in town and the cardamom buns are another favorite
Get a draft kombucha and order the peanut butter baked tofu with mashed potatoes and kale.
114 recommandé par les habitants
Rosetta's Kitchen
68 N Lexington Ave
114 recommandé par les habitants
Get a draft kombucha and order the peanut butter baked tofu with mashed potatoes and kale.
I love the Harmony Bowl with kraut. This will make you feel good all day!
161 recommandé par les habitants
Laughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall St
161 recommandé par les habitants
I love the Harmony Bowl with kraut. This will make you feel good all day!
One of my favorites restaurants in Asheville. Their mushroom dishes will blow your mind. I also love their seitan entrees and the lasagna cruda. I like to finish my meal with the ice cream taster.
176 recommandé par les habitants
Plant
165 Merrimon Ave
176 recommandé par les habitants
One of my favorites restaurants in Asheville. Their mushroom dishes will blow your mind. I also love their seitan entrees and the lasagna cruda. I like to finish my meal with the ice cream taster.
Local favorite. My go to spot to split a bottle of wine and share some small plates
201 recommandé par les habitants
Zambra
85 W Walnut St
201 recommandé par les habitants
Local favorite. My go to spot to split a bottle of wine and share some small plates
Go here if you want an amazing high quality farm to table meal
58 recommandé par les habitants
The Market Place
20 Wall St
58 recommandé par les habitants
Go here if you want an amazing high quality farm to table meal
Go here to get some fresh ceviche and their cucumber jalapeño margarita
279 recommandé par les habitants
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle St
279 recommandé par les habitants
Go here to get some fresh ceviche and their cucumber jalapeño margarita
I love to go to Sunday brunch here. get the Mary Jo Johnson plate
34 recommandé par les habitants
Benne On Eagle
35 Eagle St
34 recommandé par les habitants
I love to go to Sunday brunch here. get the Mary Jo Johnson plate
Even if you are not gluten free this place is always delicious. Try to get a spot outside on the patio
139 recommandé par les habitants
Posana Restaurant
1 Biltmore Ave
139 recommandé par les habitants
Even if you are not gluten free this place is always delicious. Try to get a spot outside on the patio
A glass of champagne, steak frites and chocolate mousse. Yum!
145 recommandé par les habitants
Bouchon
62 N Lexington Ave
145 recommandé par les habitants
A glass of champagne, steak frites and chocolate mousse. Yum!
Get the Thai peanut chicken taco and the banh mi style taco
65 recommandé par les habitants
White Duck Taco Shop Downtown
12 Biltmore Ave
65 recommandé par les habitants
Get the Thai peanut chicken taco and the banh mi style taco
This is the first restaurant that I ate at when I moved to town and it is still a favorite. I like to go for a margarita and the salsa sampler.
170 recommandé par les habitants
Salsa's
6 Patton Ave
170 recommandé par les habitants
This is the first restaurant that I ate at when I moved to town and it is still a favorite. I like to go for a margarita and the salsa sampler.
There are a few good sushi restaurants in Asheville but this is our favorite. Get the Wasabi roll!
80 recommandé par les habitants
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant
19 Broadway St
80 recommandé par les habitants
There are a few good sushi restaurants in Asheville but this is our favorite. Get the Wasabi roll!
I love the Dan Dan noodle. Also a fun place to go if you have a group and want to order dishes to share.
76 recommandé par les habitants
Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas
82 Patton Ave
76 recommandé par les habitants
I love the Dan Dan noodle. Also a fun place to go if you have a group and want to order dishes to share.
start with a pour of Jameson, next get a pint of the Green Man porter and the shepherd pie. Stick around for live music most nights.
122 recommandé par les habitants
Jack of the Wood
95 Patton Ave
122 recommandé par les habitants
start with a pour of Jameson, next get a pint of the Green Man porter and the shepherd pie. Stick around for live music most nights.
Authentic Hungarian bakery that has been doing what they do best for over 20 years. A case of cakes that will blow your mind and they are all amazing.
102 recommandé par les habitants
Old Europe Pastries
18 Broadway St
102 recommandé par les habitants
Authentic Hungarian bakery that has been doing what they do best for over 20 years. A case of cakes that will blow your mind and they are all amazing.
My go to spot for a medium rare burger with blue cheese, bacon and arugula. Great onion rings too
151 recommandé par les habitants
Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton Ave
151 recommandé par les habitants
My go to spot for a medium rare burger with blue cheese, bacon and arugula. Great onion rings too
Ethiopian food in Asheville! Their sampler mesa plates are a great way to share and try out different dishes. Very casual too
21 recommandé par les habitants
Addissae Ethiopian Restaurant
48 Commerce St
21 recommandé par les habitants
Ethiopian food in Asheville! Their sampler mesa plates are a great way to share and try out different dishes. Very casual too
Farouk Badr has owned and run this place for over twenty years and it is always good. Great sampler plates with olives, falafel, tabouleh, baba ganoush and dolmas. They also have live music and belly dancing on Friday and Saturday night!
74 recommandé par les habitants
Jerusalem Garden Café
78 Patton Ave
74 recommandé par les habitants
Farouk Badr has owned and run this place for over twenty years and it is always good. Great sampler plates with olives, falafel, tabouleh, baba ganoush and dolmas. They also have live music and belly dancing on Friday and Saturday night!
I love to sit out front in the evening with a pint of IPA and eat a Kosmic Karma pie. Maybe a close second for my favorite patio in Asheville
81 recommandé par les habitants
Mellow Mushroom
50 Broadway St
81 recommandé par les habitants
I love to sit out front in the evening with a pint of IPA and eat a Kosmic Karma pie. Maybe a close second for my favorite patio in Asheville
Crazy good flavors like molasses gingerbread, chai and some boozy ones too!
73 recommandé par les habitants
Ultimate Ice Cream Company
195 Charlotte St
73 recommandé par les habitants
Crazy good flavors like molasses gingerbread, chai and some boozy ones too!
In a residential area close to downtown. My favorite is the Kingston 12 and the Groundation with the tahini dressing with a Buchi. Really the perfect dinner!
589 recommandé par les habitants
Nine Mile
233 Montford Ave
589 recommandé par les habitants
In a residential area close to downtown. My favorite is the Kingston 12 and the Groundation with the tahini dressing with a Buchi. Really the perfect dinner!
Probably my favorite place to go on a sunny afternoon for a drink and people watch. The food is excellent as well!
39 recommandé par les habitants
Daphne at Twisted Laurel
130 College St
39 recommandé par les habitants
Probably my favorite place to go on a sunny afternoon for a drink and people watch. The food is excellent as well!
My favorite special occasion restaurant. Very high quality food. Pasta like you get in Italy.
85 recommandé par les habitants
Cucina24
24 Wall St
85 recommandé par les habitants
My favorite special occasion restaurant. Very high quality food. Pasta like you get in Italy.
A short walk into a residential area close to the edge of downtown. My current favorite brunch place when the weather is good for sitting outside. I love their Mountain Fog tea.
87 recommandé par les habitants
Liberty House Coffee and Café
221 S Liberty St
87 recommandé par les habitants
A short walk into a residential area close to the edge of downtown. My current favorite brunch place when the weather is good for sitting outside. I love their Mountain Fog tea.
Best takeout pizza in Asheville hands down!
13 recommandé par les habitants
Del Vecchios
333 Merrimon Ave
13 recommandé par les habitants
Best takeout pizza in Asheville hands down!
Nola style coffee and hot beignets! Need I say more?
12 recommandé par les habitants
Bebettes: A New Orleans Coffeehouse
1 Page Ave
12 recommandé par les habitants
Nola style coffee and hot beignets! Need I say more?
Late night giant slice of pizza! Yes, please
PIE.ZAA Pizza
Late night giant slice of pizza! Yes, please
On my list of places to go. Everyone I know loves it
Little Chango
On my list of places to go. Everyone I know loves it
I go here weekly for a matcha and cookie
119 recommandé par les habitants
Dobra Tea
78 N Lexington Ave
119 recommandé par les habitants
I go here weekly for a matcha and cookie
I love the atmosphere here and they serve up some amazing ribs and poke bowls.
Huli Sue's BBQ and Grill
I love the atmosphere here and they serve up some amazing ribs and poke bowls.
This place not only has amazing curries that are served in cute little pots but the staff are so welcoming. I am hooked on their lamb vindaloo!
Laila Asheville
This place not only has amazing curries that are served in cute little pots but the staff are so welcoming. I am hooked on their lamb vindaloo!

Everything Else

super chill basement brewery a block from the condo. Excellent!
51 recommandé par les habitants
One World Brewing
10 Patton Ave
51 recommandé par les habitants
super chill basement brewery a block from the condo. Excellent!
An oasis for tired bodies. Massage, vegan nail treatments, facials, and body treatments. Tell them Andy and Krista from upstairs sent you!
11 recommandé par les habitants
Spa Theology
53 College St
11 recommandé par les habitants
An oasis for tired bodies. Massage, vegan nail treatments, facials, and body treatments. Tell them Andy and Krista from upstairs sent you!
This is our local free newspaper which is essential for finding live music and new things in town. There is a box right next to the One Stop.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Mountain Xpress
2 Wall St
9 recommandé par les habitants
This is our local free newspaper which is essential for finding live music and new things in town. There is a box right next to the One Stop.
The most delicious truffles in town. Try the Ancient Pleasures
47 recommandé par les habitants
The Chocolate Fetish
36 Haywood St
47 recommandé par les habitants
The most delicious truffles in town. Try the Ancient Pleasures

Shopping

Cool collection of magazines, books, and graphic novels.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Downtown Books & News
67 N Lexington Ave
15 recommandé par les habitants
Cool collection of magazines, books, and graphic novels.
shoes!
59 recommandé par les habitants
Tops for Shoes
27 N Lexington Ave
59 recommandé par les habitants
shoes!
My go to place to shop clothes in downtown. Great selection of jeans and wonderful staff
44 recommandé par les habitants
Minx Boutique
64 N Lexington Ave
44 recommandé par les habitants
My go to place to shop clothes in downtown. Great selection of jeans and wonderful staff
I have found some of my favorite books here
15 recommandé par les habitants
Downtown Books & News
67 N Lexington Ave
15 recommandé par les habitants
I have found some of my favorite books here

Drinks & Nightlife

Excellent roots music and hand-crafted beer.
122 recommandé par les habitants
Jack of the Wood
95 Patton Ave
122 recommandé par les habitants
Excellent roots music and hand-crafted beer.
My favorite thing here is the Basque cheesecake but this is also a fun place to do for a glass of wine and a few snacks before dinner.
La Bodega by Cúrate
My favorite thing here is the Basque cheesecake but this is also a fun place to do for a glass of wine and a few snacks before dinner.

Parks & Nature

The Blue Ridge Parkway has stunning views of the area. It's a great way to get a glimpse of the area. It is also a good launch for hiking. Be prepared for colder weather and rain. It is closed in the winter.
226 recommandé par les habitants
Blue ridge Parkway Visitor Center
195 Hemphill Knob Rd
226 recommandé par les habitants
The Blue Ridge Parkway has stunning views of the area. It's a great way to get a glimpse of the area. It is also a good launch for hiking. Be prepared for colder weather and rain. It is closed in the winter.

Arts & Culture

This area is dense with art galleries. You can easily spend a day down here. There is also Wedge brewery, Clingman cafe, and Bull & Beggar which we highly recommend for food and drink.
700 recommandé par les habitants
River Arts District
3 River Arts Pl
700 recommandé par les habitants
This area is dense with art galleries. You can easily spend a day down here. There is also Wedge brewery, Clingman cafe, and Bull & Beggar which we highly recommend for food and drink.
Impressive art museum with a permanent collection and also new works.
158 recommandé par les habitants
Asheville Art Museum
2 S Pack Square
158 recommandé par les habitants
Impressive art museum with a permanent collection and also new works.
Although I watch most movies at home, I always enjoy seeing a movie here
56 recommandé par les habitants
Grail Moviehouse
17 Foundy St
56 recommandé par les habitants
Although I watch most movies at home, I always enjoy seeing a movie here
Our little art museum has a very cool collection of works by artists associated with Black Mountain College. I recommend this to anyone interested in the history of art of the area. In addition, the museum has some amazing glass pieces and art objects by Cherokee artists.
158 recommandé par les habitants
Asheville Art Museum
2 S Pack Square
158 recommandé par les habitants
Our little art museum has a very cool collection of works by artists associated with Black Mountain College. I recommend this to anyone interested in the history of art of the area. In addition, the museum has some amazing glass pieces and art objects by Cherokee artists.

Hikes that I recommend

This one is strenuous but you will be rewarded with amazing views
Mt Pisgah, North Carolina 28716, États-Unis
This one is strenuous but you will be rewarded with amazing views
Bring your camera, your dog and a picnic. The waterfall here is amazing!
49 recommandé par les habitants
Linville Falls - Trail and Waterfall
49 recommandé par les habitants
Bring your camera, your dog and a picnic. The waterfall here is amazing!
Crowded on weekends but a really fun day hike with multiple waterfalls
624 recommandé par les habitants
Dupont State Forest
Staton Road
624 recommandé par les habitants
Crowded on weekends but a really fun day hike with multiple waterfalls
My favorite local hike
168 recommandé par les habitants
Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb Trail
168 recommandé par les habitants
My favorite local hike
Another great place to bring a picnic with some incredible views
333 recommandé par les habitants
Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main St
333 recommandé par les habitants
Another great place to bring a picnic with some incredible views
One of my favorite places to have a sunset hike with a mini picnic
95 recommandé par les habitants
Bearwallow Mountain
4854 Bearwallow Mountain Rd
95 recommandé par les habitants
One of my favorite places to have a sunset hike with a mini picnic