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"Morning: Grab a hearty breakfast at The Corner Kitchen(3 Boston Way)in Biltmore Village or, for lighter fare, visit Well-Bred Bakery & Café(6 Boston Way) for freshly baked scones and an assortment of coffees. After breakfast be sure to check out Biltmore Village. Originally the staging area for servants at the nearby estate of the same name, the village has become an attraction in itself, offering popular shops and restaurants within a tree-lined historic district."
"The Black Mountain College was once a central artists’ hub in Asheville, where thinkers and creatives – many of them famous – would go to learn, experiment, and make. It was created thanks to John Andrew Rice, who had been dismissed from his Florida teaching spot in an allegedly unjust manner. This drove him to want to create his own school."
"This unique art museum celebrates the legacy of Black Mountain College, an experimental 20th-century art university in Western North Carolina. The center features revolving contemporary exhibitions that focus on art from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. In addition, the museum hosts events such as concerts, film screenings, and artist talks."
"The famed Black Mountain College (1933–57), located 16 miles east of Asheville, was important in the development of several groundbreaking…"
"The Asheville Art Museum focuses on artwork from the 1900s and 2000s, with a particular focus on artwork from Southern Appalachia. In total, the museum’s collection includes more than 600 paintings, 800 drawings, more than 2,000 photographs, and more than 200 sculptures. Beyond the permanent collection, the museum’s rotating exhibitions are pretty cool too."
"The new, modernized Asheville Art Museum serves as an anchor for creativity in this corner of our state, poised to bring far-reaching attention to western North Carolina’s past, present, and future artistic achievements. It’s a boon for the city that would not have been possible without enormous community support and visionary direction."
"Tupelo is one of the busiest and most popular restaurants, especially their downtown cafe. Known for locally-sourced ingredients, Tupelo has southern cuisine and offers brunch all day. If you didn’t make a reservation in time and cannot eat Tupelo Honey’s Southern Shakshuka in person, definitely add them to your Asheville takeout and delivery list."
"One of the best restaurants in Asheville is Tupelo Honey Cafe, a fan favorite for in-store and patio dining. The restaurant has revived the delicious Southern foods and traditions that are rooted in North Carolina’s history. All of the recipes are made with responsibly-sourced ingredients, providing guests with healthy and delicious meals."
"Benne on Eagle at the Foundry Hotel serves modern soul food in the spirit of New Orleans’ Dooky Chase Restaurant and Harlem’s Red Rooster– but with it’s own unique, elevated, location-specific flair. We love their upscale Sunday Brunch, which captures the flavors and vibrancy of Asheville. The restaurant, moreover, uses fresh, seasonal ingredients to pay homage to the rich African-American culinary traditions that once thrived in The Block."
"From the Asheville restauranteur that gave us, Rhubarb, Chef John Fleer’s Benne on Eagle is focused on revitalization. Located in a neighborhood known as The Block on Eagle Street, the businesses surrounding Benne on Eagle used to be the areas more vibrant area in the 1960s and 1970s. The neighborhood started to decline in the 1980s and now, thanks to many businesses like Benne on Eagle, the area is starting to breathe life again."
"Chef de cuisine Ashleigh Shanti takes everyday recipes, like gumbo, fried catfish, and spoonbread, and elevates them into extraordinary dishes, presenting familiar flavors in exciting new ways. Try a hand-crafted cocktail with your dinner, too. Vegetarian options available."
"North Asheville: 354 Merrimon Avenue Suite 50, Asheville, NC 28801; Phone Number: 828-505-0871South Asheville: 1578 B Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803; Phone Number: 828-575-2282Website: https://www.mrsushinc.com/. Are you questioning my Asheville sushi recommendations right about now?. I mean, c’mon, with a name like ‘Mr."
"Mr. Sushi is another one of Asheville takeout addictions, especially in 2020. You can order sushi rolls, bowls, and Hibachi. We are fans of their Salmon and Tuna Lover’s Rolls, Philly Roll, and Golden Dragon Roll."
"I took my mom and a family friend here for their first sushi experience, and it was AWESOME!. The food was great, and the hostess and chef (especially the... More reviews"