David and Cindy’s guidebook
Food scene
El Que Pasa
891 Patton AveVery flavorful! Grilled fajita tacos are the best! Good prices.
The Cantina At Historic Biltmore Village
10 Biltmore PlazaDelicious Salsa!
828 Family Pizzeria
946 Merrimon AveFresh Pizza taste and wonderful salads.
Nice selection of Italian favorites. Wonderful salads. Reasonable prices.
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Piazza
4 Olde Eastwood Village BlvdNice selection of Italian favorites. Wonderful salads. Reasonable prices.
Blue Mountain Pizza
55 N Main StTasty pizza and salads at a reasonable price.
Mellow Mushroom
50 Broadway StGreat food in a fun eclectic atmosphere. So Asheville!
Large selection of mild or spicy chicken dishes. Good prices.
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Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
1455 Patton AvenueLarge selection of mild or spicy chicken dishes. Good prices.
Taco Temple
132 Charlotte StThe best Baja fish tacos around!
Tasty fish and chicken tacos. Good burgers and other sandwiches. Good prices.
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Universal Joint
784 Haywood RdTasty fish and chicken tacos. Good burgers and other sandwiches. Good prices.
Five Points Restaurant
258 Broadway StBest breakfasts! Good prices!
Interesting atmosphere and great Caribbean food! Food comes in non spicy, medium and hot. We recommend the Nine Mile in medium. There is also a second location on Haywood Rd.
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Nine Mile
233 Montford AveInteresting atmosphere and great Caribbean food! Food comes in non spicy, medium and hot. We recommend the Nine Mile in medium. There is also a second location on Haywood Rd.
Expensive for Mexican food but well worth the experience. Very flavorful and nice presentation.
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Salsa's
6 Patton AveExpensive for Mexican food but well worth the experience. Very flavorful and nice presentation.
We recommend the chicken or shrimp stone-bowl, with white rice. Very unusual. Food will come out extremely temperature hot. Give it a good stir so your rice doesn’t get too crunchy. A must try. Their shrimp fried rice is also delicious. We prefer ours without the kimchi. LOVE THIS FOOD!
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Stone Bowl Korean Restaurant
1987 Hendersonville RdWe recommend the chicken or shrimp stone-bowl, with white rice. Very unusual. Food will come out extremely temperature hot. Give it a good stir so your rice doesn’t get too crunchy. A must try. Their shrimp fried rice is also delicious. We prefer ours without the kimchi. LOVE THIS FOOD!
Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveNice lunch buffet!
Interesting eclectic atmosphere with wonderful food. Expensive but worth the experience.
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Stoney Knob Cafe
337 Merrimon AveInteresting eclectic atmosphere with wonderful food. Expensive but worth the experience.
Zambra
85 W Walnut StBeautifully decorated. Delicious food! Expensive but very enjoyable.
Popular with visitors. It was a winner on “GMA cooking competition” several years ago. Pricey but delicious food.
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Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdPopular with visitors. It was a winner on “GMA cooking competition” several years ago. Pricey but delicious food.
Nothing fancy or pricey just good bar-b-que at a great price.
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Phil's Bar-B-Que Pit
701 NC-9Nothing fancy or pricey just good bar-b-que at a great price.
Upscale brewery. Beautiful building and landscaping. Delicious food. Expensive but worth the experience. Don’t forget to take the tour. A must see!
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Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayUpscale brewery. Beautiful building and landscaping. Delicious food. Expensive but worth the experience. Don’t forget to take the tour. A must see!
Friendly family restaurant. Salads, sandwiches, pizza and more at good prices.
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Bellagio Bistro
133 Weaverville RdFriendly family restaurant. Salads, sandwiches, pizza and more at good prices.
Sightseeing
INorth Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayLovely place to walk and enjoy nature.
Historic Home and Gardens. Great place to walk, eat, shop and enjoy the well manicured grounds. Expensive but very enjoyable. Many other activities are also offered here.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StHistoric Home and Gardens. Great place to walk, eat, shop and enjoy the well manicured grounds. Expensive but very enjoyable. Many other activities are also offered here.
Architecturally beautiful, historic and interesting. Delicious food and beautiful views of Asheville.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveArchitecturally beautiful, historic and interesting. Delicious food and beautiful views of Asheville.
Beautiful scenery, numerous hiking trails, relaxing drive.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayBeautiful scenery, numerous hiking trails, relaxing drive.
Drinks and socializing.
Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
22 N Market StLots of fun!
Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market StNice drink selection!
Casual and fun! Relaxed gathering place to enjoy friends and beer.
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Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyCasual and fun! Relaxed gathering place to enjoy friends and beer.
5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut StEnjoy delicious wine and people watch.
Capella on 9
10 Broadway StAmazing views and great drinks.
The Montford Rooftop Bar
199 Haywood StGreat views!
Hemingway's Cuba Restaurant & Bar
15 Page AveBeautiful bar and restaurant. Great views!
Dobra Tea
78 N Lexington AveJust a relaxing fun quirky place to enjoy tea!!
Double D's Coffee & Desserts
41 Biltmore AveFun atmosphere while enjoying a coffee or tea.
Neighborhoods
Montford Area Historic District
Historic houses and Riverside Cemetery.
Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly AvenueBeautiful historic homes located within walking distance of the Grove Park Inn.
City/town information
Small quiet downtown area with a nice park “Lake Louise” for walking, playing or resting.
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Weaverville
Small quiet downtown area with a nice park “Lake Louise” for walking, playing or resting.
Small town located just east of Asheville. Quaint shops and delicious restaurants. Great place to walk and enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery.
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Black Mountain
Small town located just east of Asheville. Quaint shops and delicious restaurants. Great place to walk and enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery.
Another small town with interesting shops and nice restaurants.
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Hendersonville
Another small town with interesting shops and nice restaurants.
One of our favorite small towns. Interesting shops, and restaurants. Conveniently located to the Pisgah National Forest, The Blue Ridge Parkway, The Cradle of Forestry, The Fish Hatchery, Looking Glass Falls and numerous hiking trails.
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Brevard
One of our favorite small towns. Interesting shops, and restaurants. Conveniently located to the Pisgah National Forest, The Blue Ridge Parkway, The Cradle of Forestry, The Fish Hatchery, Looking Glass Falls and numerous hiking trails.
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Lots of traffic.
Be patient and polite when driving and enjoy the scenery.
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The Blue Ridge Parkway.
Beautiful overlooks, trails, rivers and waterfalls. Keep snacks and water available. Please keep it clean for others to enjoy.
There are to many attractions and delicious resarurants for us to list. We will be glad to answer any questions or provide you with more information. Just text or call us. Cindy 828-779-1974, David 828-779-9501.
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