Well Fed On the Town

There are two things that I love with a passion: the fall season and great food. The fact that Asheville does both in such an impressive manner is a big reason why I moved here. I am oh-so excited to see the first hints of fall color here, and I’m equally thrilled there are so […]

One of the premier culinary events of the year in Asheville is coming up: Taste of Asheville. This is a four-day food event in which Asheville shows off one of the coolest things about Asheville–its extensive network of independent restaurants. In Asheville’s funky and vibrant downtown, there is only one chain restaurant.
The event showcases food […]

Dessert should never be an afterthought. One thing I really love about living in Asheville, N.C. is that desserts are taken seriously. I lived in France for a year, so I’m especially demanding when it comes to the sweet stuff.
There are some very creative and unique desserts in Asheville, some so good I am careful […]

You could just eat at regular restaurant tables. You could simply order off the menu. But instead, you can take the concept of dinner to a different level with a few Asheville area restaurants featuring chef’s tables or special chef’s menus.
At Rezaz Mediterannean Cuisine, up to eight people can book the Chef’s Table at this […]

Asheville’s ice cream scene goes well beyond the typical vanilla, chocolate and strawberry fare. You can find a mix of ice cream shops and old-fashioned soda fountains, as well as unique types like frozen custard and soycream. You can also find several ice creams made with local ingredients.
Kamm’s Custard Shop in the historic Grove Arcade […]

You can dine on organic New Southern cuisine while listening to dozens of free-spirited types drumming in the park across the street. You can get dinner and see a foodie-themed movie in the outdoor courtyard of a French restaurant. You can experience a real Hookah bar where you can be entertained by a belly dancer. […]

There’s a new restaurant in Asheville, North Carolina, that is thinking “inside” the box, so to speak. At Eaties Cereal Bar, the fare isn’t haute cuisine. In fact, it’s more like pajama-wearing comfort food. Boasting more than 20 types of cereal that are served up buffet-style with a variety of milks and toppings, this isn’t your mother’s […]

There is something divine about biting into a fresh-picked piece of produce like a slice of ripe tomato or sliver of strawberry. The farmer’s tailgate markets in the Asheville area are just beginning to open for the season, and there are 45 of them to choose from in the Western North Carolina region.
These farmer’s markets […]