Comments on: My trip to Asheville, NC

By: Mary Asma

Mary Asma — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 03:09:48 +0000

We used to live in WNC, and I worked AT&T MMH. I loved just walking thru the downtown, eating at Stone Soup, never missing a chance for a piece of rhubarb pie. It’s an easy city to amble through.

By: Tori

Tori — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:50:13 +0000

I think that The Admiral and Curate (owned by an El Bulli alumna) are tied for best restaurant in Asheville. Thumbs up also to French Broad Chocolate Lounge (and now, Factory–they’re also a living wage company), Early Girl Eatery, Fig, Bouchon (excellent moules frites; adorable owner), and Salsa’s. I feel fortunate to live only two hours away–put it that way!

By: Mike Shaw

Mike Shaw — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:55:32 +0000

I love Asheville, too. My wife and I spent our honeymoon there this past June. A great place for brunch is “Over Easy Cafe” on Broadway Street. They buy almost all of their ingredients locally and use lots of organic items. I was skeptical at first, but of all the place we visited for dining (and we went to a ton) this was our favorite.

By: Cameron

Cameron — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:21:47 +0000

I love Asheville. The people are all so friendly. I have been to Bele Chere and love the street party atmosphere with alcohol. I found the shopping to be reasonable but I guess it could depend on what you are shopping for. I love Salsa’s Mexican Caribbean Restaurant – fresh ingredients with every dish. They have the best Mojitos I have ever tasted! There is definitely a great energy in downtown Asheville that I just don’t get here in Roanoke.

By: david

david — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:16:14 +0000

Try downtown Chattanooga, another example of revitalied dead downtowns.

By: Natasha

Natasha — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:51:44 +0000

@ Michelle – Bele Chere! It is awesome – packed with art and other vendors!

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 03:07:55 +0000

Michelle – it is called Belle Cher or Bel Cher (not sure of the spelling at the moment). It’s very popular but at the end of July sometimes very hot!

I think David is correct in his assesment that somewhere different is more appealing than what you are used to. Having been to both cities recently I see unique and interesting things in both of them. What puts Asheville ahead of Roanoke is the Biltmore and Grove Park Inn because they bring in lots of tourists, many of which have deep pockets. Such variety of people can support a variety of dining and shopping establishments.

All in all, my visit with Lindsey to Asheville was great but next time she visits I’ll take her to downtown Greenville,SC which to me is more similar to Roanoke than Asheville is. Lots of good food there too for her to write about

By: Sandi Saunders

Sandi Saunders — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:53:04 +0000

Wow that vegetable melt is killing me, how far is Asheville!! Thanks for the tip.

By: TWA Chili

TWA Chili — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:17:31 +0000

We took a trip to Asheville and stayed in a log cabin motel outside of town. Wasn’t great, very cozy (small), with a bad bed. However the Segway Tour of Asheville was great and that night we went on the Haunted Tour. We did not see any ghosts; however, people on the tour saw what they wanted to see. We enjoyed the restaurants, street performers, the beer, and the people. Did you know Asheville is where Art Deco started? Cool place, great review.

By: michelle

michelle — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:29:58 +0000

At the end of July there is a huge huge festival, I went 3 yrs ago, it was the best festival, can’t think of the name of it at the moment but it is in downtown Asheville, lots of crafts and musicians. There is also a great yoga studio there too.