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"Dark wood floors, muted yellow walls, bistro tables topped with flowers and additional sidewalk seating give this eatery upscale appeal. The kitchen serves tantalizing breakfasts such as New Orleans-style French toast, sweet potato pancakes and omelets with complimentary hot biscuits all day. Dinner options include shrimp and grits, nutty fried chicken with mashed sweet potatoes, and a veggie plate that might include organic honey-glazed carrots, marinated grilled tofu or candied ginger cornbread with peanut butter."
"HOURS: Sun-Thu 9am to 9pm; Fri-Sat 9am to 10pm; Brunch Sat-Sun 9am to 4pm. Long before Asheville became the hottest mountain town in the Blue Ridge region, long before the franchise expansion (see: 18 restaurants in 10 states), Tupelo Honey Cafe was leading the traditional Southern food revival. Their original downtown Asheville location, which opened in 2000, remains as popular as ever today, despite a dramatic increase in local competition."
"Address: 40 Collier Ave.; Asheville, NC 28801Phone Number: 828-475-2739Website: https://burialbeer.com/. Like Hi-Wire, Burial Beer Company has breweries across North Carolina, including South Slope in Asheville and Raleigh. They also run the Forestry Camp Bar and Restaurant, which highlights locally sourced Appalachian cuisine."
"Another South Slope favorite, Burial Beer Co., features a full-service kitchen in addition to their seasonal selections of craft beer. Whether you’re hunting down the perfect sour or looking to throw back a classic ale, chances are you’ll find it here."
"Served on Sunday, Isa’s French Bistro brunch hits the spot with options like Blue Crab Eggs Benedict and double burgers. This bistro combines all the best of French cooking with Southern favorites, and the result is a truly extraordinary meal. The chefs of this restaurant are notorious for trying new things, so adventurous eaters will want to stop by to see what’s changed on the menu."
"Isa’s Bistro – serving popular American dishes with a Mediterranean influence, this downtown icon prints daily menus to highlight the best available local produce. We found the food to be creative, beautiful and tasty."
"Isa’s Bistro entices diners with its bright, modern space and pet-friendly patio. But it’s the regularly changing lineup of French bistro-inspired cuisine that keeps them coming ba..."
"Known as just “The Med” to locals and the many regulars who frequent this Greek American diner, a dollar goes a long way at The Mediterranean. Breakfasts hover between the $5–7 mark, including three-egg omelets that come with hash browns or grits and toast or a biscuit. Sandwiches and its gyros stay in this range too, while hearty, grandma’s-home-cooking style dinners clock in at $7–10 bucks."
"If you’re looking for a good diner-style breakfast in Asheville, look no further than The Med. The Greek homestyle diner has been serving great homestyle diner breakfast and Greek food for the last 50 years!. We love the Hash Bowl, the shrimp & grits, the breakfast burrito, and the classic house Bloody Mary, but most people will also shout out how much they love the prices."
"This outpost of the international restaurant group has sizzled its way to the top of the red-meat venues in Asheville. It may be a chain, but...Read More"
"This tiny, local success story is just the sort of place you want to frequent when the weather's chilly and spring seems far away. It turns out amazing Latin-Caribbean fare, lavishing freshness and flavor on its menu with abandon and attracting a strong, loyal clientele in the process. While the interior is subdued, the food absolutely sings."
"If you are looking for delicious lunch restaurants in downtown Asheville, Pack’s Tavern offers convenience, ambiance, and beer. We enjoy sitting on the outdoor patio with Asheville views. They have your typical tavern go-to’s like sandwiches, burgers, and salads."
"My sister in law hosted her rehearsal dinner here on the patio. We could not have been more pleased. The staff were absolutely fantastic."
"131 MAIN Restaurant Asheville is a refined New American-style restaurant located within the Biltmore Park Town Square mixed-use shopping center and community, offering daily lunch and dinner service in an upscale-casual setting. Diners can choose from elegant land and sea entrees such as double-cut pork chops, cedar plank salmon, Danish-style baby-back ribs, and Maryland-style crab cakes, served up alongside pasta favorites such as linguine limone and Southern-style choices such as shrimp and grits with Cajun Creole sauce and corn salsa. A variety of clever burgers and sandwiches are also available at lunch, ranging from sterling prime rib sandwiches with hot au jus to New England-style ultimate chili dogs with mustard, onions, and a deviled egg."
"Known as just “The Med” to locals and the many regulars who frequent this Greek American diner, a dollar goes a long way at The Mediterranean. Breakfasts hover between the $5–7 mark, including three-egg omelets that come with hash browns or grits and toast or a biscuit. Sandwiches and its gyros stay in this range too, while hearty, grandma’s-home-cooking style dinners clock in at $7–10 bucks."
"If you’re looking for a good diner-style breakfast in Asheville, look no further than The Med. The Greek homestyle diner has been serving great homestyle diner breakfast and Greek food for the last 50 years!. We love the Hash Bowl, the shrimp & grits, the breakfast burrito, and the classic house Bloody Mary, but most people will also shout out how much they love the prices."
"This tiny place packs a big breakfast and lunch punch that will leave you feeling fueled up and ready to tackle the rest of your day. People rave about the vegetarian herb gravy, seasonal hash bowls, and super-healthy juices designed to help with what ails you (waking up, detox, immunity or hydration). Plus, Over Easy’s meat dishes can be substituted with either tempeh or soysage."
"This casual café serves a creative take on eggs and other classic breakfast and lunch fare in vintage-hip digs. Over Easy Café has a daily brunch and a special “Mimosa Monday” for anyone looking to take brunch to a new level. This Asheville restaurant has seasonal menu items and takes advantage of everything locally grown."
"Wild flowers adorn every table and coffee is being poured as soon as you take your seat. They have scramble bowls bigger than your head, mile-high pancake stacks drizzled with fruit and syrup and bottomless mason jars of fresh mango mimosas. There isn’t a better way to spend your hung-over Sunday morning in Asheville."
"You will find over 100 stores at the Asheville Mall, including like H&M, Vans, Yankee Candle Company, and Champs Sports. If you work up an appetite during your shopping spree, there are several fast dining restaurants located in the mall. Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Chic-fil-A, Planet Smoothie, and Starbucks are just a few places to grab a quick bite!"
"This mall offers many of your favorite retail stores and an ample food court. Sears, Belk, JCPenney, and Dillard's anchor the shopping center, and there's also an Old Navy, Gap, Eddie Bauer, American Eagle, Champs Sports, and Bath & Body Works. For a quick fix, stop by Cinnabon, Starbucks or Planet Smoothie."
"Grove Arcade has everything boiled into one spot, with local artists and galleries mixed in. This historic building was one of America’s first indoor shopping malls and has stuck around for nearly 100 years, like many places in Asheville. Whether you shop inside or grab a bite out on the street, stopping by the Arcade is definitely one of the best things to do in Asheville."
"The Grove Arcade was one of the first indoor shopping malls in all of the country, which makes it a unique mix of historical and fun on this list of places to go in the city of Asheville. Like many spots in this North Carolina city, it has existed for almost a century. Better yet, it has something for everyone."
"This historic shopping center houses art galleries, boutiques, gourmet food stores and other specialty shops. Its outdoor Portico Market features local vendors selling fresh produce and handmade crafts. On-site eateries include Grove Corner Market, Chorizo, Cats and Dawgs, and Thai Basil."