For a quick and delicious sushi lunch, Wasabi wins. Nestled among the storefronts in downtown Asheville, the restaurant boasts indoor and outdoor dining. Sit on the patio for prime people watching. The dining room offers plenty of seating, but arrive early as the restaurant is a favorite hangout for businessmen and brokers working in nearby offices.

Although I rarely venture beyond my beloved California roll and a side of edamame, the menu boasts a variety of sushi rolls and a daily special roll. The restaurant also serves up traditional hibachi fare and noodle dishes for lunch.

Wasabi Japanese Restaurant
19 Broadway St
Asheville, NC 28801
828-225-2551

Presented by the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) and its partners, this special event offers fun for the entire family.

Admission is charged by the carload, so pack up the entire clan for a hands-on experience. The day includes admission to over 35 family farms in the region.

Each farm offers its own events. Watch demonstrations of border collie shepherding, apple butter making, milking, maple syrup tapping and wool spinning. Or open your mind by learning about hydroponic gardening, edible landscaping and garden labyrinths.

Feed your appetite by purchasing products straight from the farm. A variety of fruits and vegetables, trout, beef, pork, lamb, eggs, cheese, herbs, mushrooms, honey and preserves will be available for sample and sale.

Purchase a button for admission for $20, plus $2 shipping, or purchase buttons at participating farms on the day of the tour for $25.

Looking to make a weekend getaway out of the event? Make reservations to stay in the Asheville-area. Go to http://www.exploreasheville.com to find Asheville-area accommodations with easy online booking.

What: Family Farm Tour
When: June 26-27
Where: Family farms in and around Asheville, NC
Find out more: http://www.familyfarmtour.org

Photo of Spinning Spider Farms, © Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau.