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Favorite Asheville venues

There are plenty of things to do and places to go in asheville. These are just the ones I happen to lurk.

Arts

Entertainment

  • Sazerac - New nightspot on Broadway featuring an excellent small bites menu and a rooftop bar.
  • Sante - A great wine bar in the Grove Arcade hosted by friendly people who know their wine.
  • Tressa's downtown Jazz and Blues - Terrific live music, diverse crowd, solid drinks and friendly people all around.
  • The Prospect - Best one-room-schoolhousebar in Asheville. Local music in the kuke, pool table, bocci court in the yard, and friendly staff and clientelle.
  • The Usual Suspects - Great spot in North Asheville. Interesting food, wine and drink menus, and not pricey.
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Dining

  • Curas Nuevo Cuisine - Really, really great upscale Mexican, located in Woodfin (!).
  • The Admiral - A fave. Funky dive bar look with amazing (not bar food) cuisine. Nice porch.
  • Fiore's Ristorante Toscana- Terrific Itallian spot with a welcoming host, great food & excellent service.
  • La Caretta - Good solid, inexpensive Mexican and great margaritas.
  • Kubo - Great sushi, friendly service, hot and cold saki. Check out the Angry Dragon roll.
  • Heiwa Shokudo- Great menu and a courtyard for outdoor eating. Lunch specials, too!
  • The Mediterranean- Classic diner .. great greek for lunch.
  • 5 Points- Classic diner .. sit the counter for breakfast, or grab a booth.
  • Marco's Pizza- Real italian style pizza with the best mozzarella around. In north Asheville.
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