things to do when we can be out on the town again

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Hi-Wire Brewing is known for producing approachable and balanced ales & lagers with an innovative sour ale program.

Hi-Wire Brewing

Fresh Mexican food. They also offer catering services.

Mamacita's Taqueria

Asheville Museum of Science

Indian hub known for a lunch buffet & tandoori dishes offered in an airy, modern setting.

Mela Indian Restaurant

Honest meats, since 2002. Local, pasture-raised meats. Whole animal philosophy. Dedication to supporting our farmers and making the best food around. 3 locations to check out: Butcher Bar & Kitchen W. Avl, Butcher Bar & Kitchen Black Mountain, Food Truck.

Foothills Local Meats

Downtown Asheville's original vegetarian/vegan restaurant. Fresh, organic, and local! Craft cocktails, draft beers, herbal elixirs, a juice bar, and a beautiful outdoor dining patio on historic Wall Street.

RECENT REVIEW: "We love this place! Great healthy place for brunch, lunch or dinner. Happy to run in for a juice, or to sit down for Tempeh Ruben and Buchi! The staff is friendly and service is ALWAYS on point!"

Laughing Seed Cafe

Production winery in the River Arts District, Asheville, NC. Old World approach, small batch wine focusing on locally sourced grapes and minimal intervention practices.

Pleb Urban Winery

Urban Orchard Cider Co. and Bar is family owned and operated by Asheville locals that put great emphasis on utilizing local ingredients.  Everyone can find a favorite due to the range of bone dry to sweet ciders.  Asheville craft beer, wine and food.

Urban Orchard Cider Company

Asheville brewpub, brewery, movie theater and pizzeria, all rolled into two great locations to meet and eat. Award-winning beer and award-winning pizza! Also check out our live music outdoor venue space, Rabbit Rabbit!

Their menu has something for just about everyone. If it's a great burger you're looking for, try the local farm-raised beef fed on the spent grains from their brewery. Maybe it's a delicious vegan sandwich you're after, or an award-winning pizza!

Asheville Brewing Company

Chef John Fleer, a four time James Beard nominee creates a menu that is inspired by seasonal and local ingredients and pays homage to the bounty of regional and American cooking. Rhubarb serves lunch, dinner, brunch and a communal Sunday Supper.

"From start to finish, our dinner at Rhubarb was one of our all-time favorites in Asheville. Impressive, delicious, yet unpretentious dishes, and the service was phenomenal -- one of the best experiences we've ever had! Definitely coming back!"

Rhubarb

Ginger's Revenge is one of a handful of breweries in the US that specializes in the production of alcoholic ginger beer.

Ginger's Revenge

Deli, Market, Food Truck, and Catering with locally inspired cuisine including vegan/gluten-free items and seasonal soups. Delicious specials created from only the finest ingredients.

Gypsy Queen Cuisine

Blue Dream Curry House is an international journey of flavor serving curries from around the world and local beers at an affordable price.

“One of my very favorite new places in Asheville! Y'all rock the curry house!!” – Jeri B.

Blue Dream Curry House

Zia presents you with a collection of our favorite made from scratch flavors from regional Mexico, Texas, and New Mexico. We have established a unique menu by using fresh, local, & regional ingredients and sourcing premium chiles from New Mexico.

Zia Taqueria

An authentic tearoom in downtown and in West Asheville serving over 100+ teas, gluten free pastries, organic vegetarian food, iced teas, bubble teas, hot chocolate, healing herbal teas! We are a family friendly establishment. Free Wifi

"My friends and I sat in the back area where you take your shoes off and sit on the floor with cushions and a short table. The atmosphere was great, the service was phenomenal and the tea was exceptional. They have such a great variety to choose from"

Dobra Tea

The WNC Nature Center- Asheville's Wildlife Park! A one-of-a-kind adventure, the WNC Nature Center is home to over 60 species of native animals including river otters, red pandas, bears, wolves and cougars.

"My family loves the Nature Center!"  "Even after countless visits, my kids are excited about something new every time we come!"  "Wonderful family outing! Thank you for a great experience for ALL of us!"

WNC Nature Center

This is AVL's first whole animal butcher shop.

The Chop Shop Butchery

Catawba Brewing has two locations in Asheville, Biltmore Village and South Slope.

Catawba Brewing

The French Broad River Brewery is the third oldest brewery in the iconic beer town of Asheville, NC.  Our name is taken from the French Broad River.  Opened in 2001, our beer styles include Kolsch, Scotch Ale, ESB, Porter, IPA, and specialty Pale Ales.

"French Broad Brewing has some of the best beer in Asheville. Their Wee-Heavy-Er is the best scotch ale I've ever tried."

French Broad River Brewery

Highland Brewing was founded in 1994, establishing it as the pioneer of Asheville, NC’s craft beer scene.

Highland Brewing Company

Welcome to Posana® – a contemporary American restaurant on Historic Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Our inviting main dining room offers the perfect setting for a romantic dinner or a casual cocktail on the patio. Savor local, seasonal, and sustainable dishes crafted from premium ingredients sourced from 65+ local purveyors and farmers. With dynamic menus that evolve weekly, we naturally accommodate a variety of diners’ needs, including those requiring a gluten-free kitchen. Enjoy a glass or two of wine from our award winning wine cellar or a hand crafted cocktail from our full bar. For private events, we invite you to explore our newly renovated Mandara Gallery. We can't wait to serve you! 

We are currently open for dinner service Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday 5pm-9pm and Friday & Saturday from 5pm-10pm. We are closed on Monday and Tuesday.

"Posana never disappoints, amazing food, great service, beautifully designed dining room and outside patio right on Pack Square. Posana has a knowledgeable, friendly wait staff and a kitchen that knows food and wonderful ways to prepare it."

Posana

Pop’s vision is to provide authentic, playful, high-quality bubble tea while supporting the Asheville community and uplifting Asian culture. Its multi-cultural team of Eva Peterson and Ashley Garrion is a wonderful example of the collaboration between Eastern and Western experience and knowledge. In keeping with that, Pop’s menu contains loose tea leaf and many toppings sourced directly from Taiwan as well as many sourced locally or made in house. Milk teas, Pop’s most popular menu item, are made with whole or oat milk, and tapioca is cooked daily for the ideal QQ texture. Lots of vegan options too! Free WiFi.

"The Hop is by far our favorite ice cream place in Buncombe County. We love their homemade ice cream varieties, friendly atmosphere & the support they give to the community..."

~Sharee Perciful

The Hop Ice Cream

Family owned and operated for over twenty-five years, we serve delicious and authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Transport your senses to faraway lands and join us for live music and bellydancing every Friday & Saturday night at 7p.m.!

“Amazing Food, Wonderful Staff, and Awesome Atmosphere”
-Caren B.

“Hidden Gem”
-Rad E.

“A Taste Of The Middle East In Asheville”
-Glenn M.

“Incredible!”
-Dorothy D.

“Lovely People, Even Better Food!”
-Meykell R.

Jerusalem Garden Café

The historic Grove Arcade is a shopping, dining, and lifestyle center in the heart of downtown Asheville featuring over 30 local establishments. Grove Arcade is also home to an open-air artisan market called Makers Market, open daily.

Post-Covid

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