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What to Eat in Asheville, NC
Asheville has emerged as a one of the Best Foodie Destinations in the USA. Chefs are flocking from all over the country (and the world) to stake their claim in the mountain town. While you'll still find Southern staples like Carolina-style barbecue at places like Buxton Hall, the culinary inspiration in a city with more than 100 independent restaurants spreads far and wide. Whether it's Spanish tapas at Cúrate, Italian at Cucina 24 or Asian-inspired noodle dishes at Gan Shan Station, you'll likely find locally sourced ingredients and menus that frequently change. If you're looking for more budget-friendly (but no less delicious) eats, check out places like Pack's Tavern, Ben's Tune Up (which brews its own sake) or one of two 12 Bones Smokehouse locations (the Obamas have eaten here!).
While there's no shortage of gastronomic offerings, Asheville is first and foremost a beer lover's paradise. Asheville is proud of its Beer City USA reputation, which is fairly new. Highland Brewing Company became the first city brewery to open its doors back in 1994. Since then, the number of local microbreweries has skyrocketed, and even attracted some big name brands like Sierra Nevada. Most recently, New Belgium opened its East Coast brewing headquarters across the river from the River Arts District in southeast Asheville. Now, many people come to the area just to experience the breweries.
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Jargon#1 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
$ - $$ | American, Contemporary715 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-3111Read More » - #2
Jettie Rae's Oyster House#2 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville - #3
Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian#3 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza641 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-3541Read More » - #4
The Chocolate Fetish#4 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville - #5
Karen Donatelli Bakery and Cafe#5 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville - #6
Curate#6 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville - #7
Hole Doughnuts#7 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville - #8
Sunny Point Cafe#8 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville - #9
Chestnut#9 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville - #10
Roman's#10 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville - #11
Biscuit Head Biltmore#11 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville - #12
The Corner Kitchen#12 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville - #13
Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe#13 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville - #14
Chai Pani#14 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville - #15
Urban Orchard Cider Co#15 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville - #16
Isis Restaurant & Music Hall#16 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville - #17
Nine Mile#17 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville - #18
Red Ginger DimSum & Tapas#18 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville - #19
Limones#19 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville - #20
Plant Vegan Restaurant#20 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
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