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Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas offers delicious dining and takeout to Asheville, NC.

Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas is a cornerstone in the Asheville community and has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff.

Our Chinese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.

Art Connections Tours are designed to connect art lovers and collectors with the makers in the most authentic way: one on one, in the places where they do their work in scenic western North Carolina. After 25 years of working alongside hundreds of artists as a gallery manager and buyer, Sherry Masters shares her many connections and invites participants to go with her inside the studios of leading and emerging artists in a range of media from paintings, glass, clay, fiber, metals, wood and more.

Join one of the ‘Scheduled Tours’ on select Mondays and Fridays from May – October to see a great variety of local studios; or Sherry will curate and plan the tour based on your interests and input. With her vast network of area artists Sherry strives to match your interests with the studio visits to make the trip memorable and educational.

Tour company that provides private and semi private hiking and kayaking tours by a certified Blue Ridge Parkway and Western North Carolina naturalist. We also have bike rentals.

Farm-to-table American cuisine, craft cocktails & a robust wine list in an upscale-casual setting.

We are a group of cooks, farmers, waiters, cheese-makers, organizers, ranchers, brewers and dishwashers who share a common philosophy about how we eat and in a larger sense, about life.

We believe in the importance of working locally, not just using ingredients from our surrounding area, but also in our contribution to the community. The success of our restaurant has always been closely entwined with the health and progress of our community. For 35 years we have supported the arts, local-needs and education programs.

Our clients have returned over the decades, we hope in part because we have always tried to treat them as family… and friends. Some might say, our food tastes good, perhaps even memorable. Each day, we do our utmost to prepare and present fresh food in a creative manner with a craftsman’s hand. Working in the most sustainable way possible is important.

The Market Place has been a fixture in downtown Asheville since 1979. Though it’s beginnings rose in the streams and mountains of western North Carolina – a place of mountain trout and small farms – it also has a hand and heart inspired by traditions far from our borders. This mélange of local food prepared with other worldly traditions of the table may have helped the Market Place garner national attention but the keen reverence for the heritage and roots of Appalachia has always remained at the center of what we do.

Locally sourced French comfort food served in a cozy space with a bar, open kitchen & alley patio.

Indian chaat (street snacks) plus homestyle platters (thalis) in a funky, laid-back space.

Chai Pani literally means “tea and water.” It’s slang in India for going out for a cup of tea, a tasty bite, a snack, or “a little something.” In Downtown Asheville (and now in Downtown Decatur) it means innovative, fun, affordable and delicious Indian cuisine. We’d go so far as to say it’s “mindblasting.”

Some of the best food of any country is its street food, and Chai Pani features chaat – crunchy, spicy, sweet, tangy, brightly flavored Indian street snacks. And because there’s nothing more comforting and delicious in any culture than a home cooked meal, Chai Pani also brings you thalis – traditional family meals highlighting India’s amazing culinary diversity.

The New York Times was particularly taken by our “fresh, cilantro-strewn takes on Indian street food,” GQ Magazine lauded our “Indian street food with a twang,” and New York Magazine called us “a star in downtown’s dining scene.” The Huffington Post had us on their list of “Top 10 Cheap Eats in the US,” and even Fox News called us the “hit of their Asheville trip.” (We’re just glad we could get them all to agree on one thing)!

We’ve made it from Bombay to Buncombe, so step off the sidewalk and into the street – Indian Street Food that is. (Couldn’t resist!)

From its earliest days as a high end department store, our location has been the center of Asheville’s social and cultural scene. Unlike other Downtown Asheville hotels, the boutique Haywood Park Hotel puts you right in the heart of the Battery Hill Neighborhood. Enjoy fabulous food, art, theater, live music, and nightlife all within footsteps. And when you’re finished with the dining, dancing, shopping, and seeing you’ll be pampered in rooms that are larger and more luxurious than any other in the area. We can’t wait to immerse you in an experience that is unmatched in Asheville. We look forward to being your Asheville, NC hotel for life!

Come Experience Asheville Emporium: Great gift shop featuring a curious and thoughtful collection for everyone on your gift list • 1000’s of well-crafted products by 100+ local and global artists/makers • Asheville T-shirts, stickers, magnets, and other souvenirs/keepsakes • Fun stuff for kids of all ages • DIY photo-booth with fun and quirky props • Gallery with rotating exhibits • ReNew Boutique featuring nearly new on-trend apparel and accessories that give back to area nonprofits with every sale • Asheville Emporium’s mission is to generate inspiration and connection through our Curious and Creative Collection!

Global wines & locally sourced Iberian tapas in a rustic space with Spanish & Moorish accents. Zambra is a charming nod to the tastes and traditions of the Western Mediterranean, offering downtown Asheville a contemporary twist on fine wine and tapas. In between the romantic amber-lit ceiling and smooth stone floor is a festive atmosphere that holds true to our name which means “gypsy dance of celebration.” We’ve carefully selected only the best of local ingredients and exotic Spanish wines to give our guests an unforgettable feast of the senses and a warm celebration of life.

Ideally located between Biltmore and downtown Asheville, The Residences at Biltmore is minutes away from Western North Carolina’s most popular travel destinations and tourist attractions. Convenient to I-40 and the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Residences is the perfect location from which to explore all that Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains have to offer. Staying here is an experience where rustic meets refined.

Each studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom suite is designed to create a true “home-suite-home” experience and includes fully-equipped kitchens, washer/dryer, full living and dining areas, stacked-stone fireplaces, private balconies, and flat-panel TVs with DVD players. Bathrooms feature glass-enclosed tile showers, and most have whirlpool jetted tubs.

All rates include exclusive 24-hour concierge service, wireless Internet, and free parking. Property amenities include a fitness center, seasonal heated outdoor pool, hot tub, and firepit.

Located in the heart of downtown Asheville, you will have a front row seat to the sights, the sounds, the taste and the unmistakable vibe that has made this mountain oasis famous.

It’s easy to see why Cambria is amongst the best places to stay in Asheville, NC when you consider the boutique accommodations, a full range of tech-forward amenities and a refreshingly relaxed vibe. Before you even arrive at your room, you will be treated to valet parking that costs just $17 per night with unlimited in and out privileges! The Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville offers loft inspired guestrooms featuring city and mountain views. Our one and two bedroom suites feature large outdoor balconies where you watch the sun slip behind the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Upon arrival on the fourth floor Terrace at Cambria Hotel you may think you’ve entered Havana until your eyes reach the backdrop of the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. Hemingway’s Cuba offers their patrons the perfect marriage of Cuban cuisine with Asheville flair. We can’t wait to provide you with a dining experience as rich and as unique as a Hemingway’s story.

Welcome to the Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville! Located in the heart of downtown Asheville, you will have a front row seat to the sights, the sounds, the taste and unmistakable vibe that has made this mountain oasis famous. With boutique accommodations, a full range of tech-forward amenities and a refreshingly relaxed vibe, the Cambria Downtown Asheville offers loft inspired guestrooms featuring city and mountain views. Our one and two bedroom suites feature large outdoor balconies where you watch the sun slip behind the Blue Ridge Mountains. Upon arrival on the fourth floor Terrace at Cambria Hotel you may think you’ve entered Havana until your eyes reach the backdrop of the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. Hemingway’s Cuba offers their patrons the perfect marriage of Cuban cuisine with Asheville flair. We can’t wait to provide you with a dining experience as rich and as unique as a Hemingway’s story. You’ll be within a short walk to over 100+ restaurants, bars & breweries in a city that US News & World Reports included in their “Best Foodie Destinations USA.” During your stroll you will discover unique shops, over 30 art galleries while being entertained by street performers.

Where Everybody Is Somebody

From its vibrant arts scene to the breathtaking beauty of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, you’ll get the chance to explore Asheville’s top attractions when staying at the Cambria® Hotel Downtown Asheville.

Located in the heart of downtown, our non-smoking Asheville hotel offers easy access to several awesome attractions, including:

• Biltmore Estate
• Asheville Art Museum
• Basillica of St. Lawrence
• Grove Arcade
• LaZoom Tours
• Blue Ridge Parkway
• US Cellular Civic Center

Whether you’re searching for a modern Asheville business hotel or the perfect place for a North Carolina getaway, our location puts you close to so many sights and activities. You can walk to dozens of restaurants, breweries, art galleries and unique shops. Located the fourth floor is Hemingway’s Cuba Restaurant & Bar, offering Cuban-American inspired cuisine. Unwind with a Daiquiri sit next to one of the fire pits on the 4000 square foot outdoor terrace and watch the sun set behind the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Our upscale Asheville hotel offers the amenities you need to stay productive and connected on your trip, such as:

• Complimentary WiFi
• 24-hour Fitness center
• Guest laundry facilities
• Onsite valet-only parking
• 24-hour Grab’n’Go Market

Each guest room features a microwave, refrigerator, flat-screen TV, Blue-Tooth Mirrors and more. Create your ideal trip at Cambria hotel & suites Downtown Asheville.

Looking for Asheville hotels with meeting rooms?

Host your next business meeting, social event or banquet at our Asheville hotel. We offer and more than 8,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Full on-site catering services are available.

For two decades, Karen Donatelli Cake Designs has specialized in creating beautiful, delicious, custom and specialty desserts. Karen and her team constantly work to make each cake, pastry and dessert a renowned piece of culinary art, specializing in dramatic confections that reflect clients’ personalities proving that designing and creating custom and specialty desserts is both an art and passion. The masterfully, crafted delicacies provide a unique and eye popping design with superb and innovative flavors. Products are delivered on time and just as they were ordered.

Travelers looking for an accommodation experience that provides the charm of a bed and breakfast with the privacy of a hotel need look no further than the Princess Anne Hotel in Asheville, NC. This historic Asheville inn promises to provide you with more than a place to lay your head. From our complimentary afternoon wine & hor d’oeuvres hour, to the made to order breakfast in the morning, you’ll see that we do things differently. Our friendly staff takes hospitality to the next level. The Princess Anne Hotel is a gem that might turn Asheville into an annual escape for you and your family.

The Bunn House is a gloriously restored 1905 house within walking distance of downtown Asheville. Each guest room features a luxurious king bed outfitted with Frette linens and rich furnishings, as well as a large terrace or balcony with views of the property and gardens. The en suite bathrooms are equipped with steam showers, heated floors, and L’Occitance en Provence amenities.

Our award-winning hotel is located in the heart of downtown Asheville. Walk to an event at the U.S. Cellular Center, we are the closest hotel to the venue. Capture Insta-worthy shots of the Basilica St. Lawrence, next door. Asheville is just steps away from our centrally located hotel. We invite you to experience the dynamic fusion of art, culture, shopping, fine dining and nightlife that Asheville, North Carolina has to offer. Check-in to our neighborhood and experience gracious hospitality from Asheville’s finest downtown boutique hotel.

The Double Tree by Hilton Asheville Downtown is one of the most iconic hotels in Asheville NC. When you stay with us, in scenic Downtown Asheville you’re conveniently located near more than 200 locally owned restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues.

Rooms at The Double Tree by Hilton Asheville Downtown are spacious and relaxing, with attached living space and luxurious amenities your stay will be nothing less than relaxing. Stay in one of the corners of this Asheville hotel and receive an added benefit of floor-to-ceiling windows, providing a sweeping view of either Downtown or the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The larger rivers of Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee are some of the best fly fishing destinations in the Southeast. Beginning anglers will enjoy learning fly fishing and fly casting techniques during our guided fly fishing float trips as our fly fishing guides will position them in the best spots to catch fish and teach the techniques needed to be successful. More advanced anglers will appreciate the ability to access more river mileage leading to the most opportunities to target the best spots of the river. Many anglers will also use our float trips to get an early start on their season and tune their techniques locally prior to traveling to fish Western rivers in the summer months.

Our Guided Fly Fishing Float Trips are the best fit if you’d prefer to access several miles of water and spend most of your day practicing your fly fishing and fly casting skills, all from the comfort of a boat.

Owners John Kerr and Gina Trippi opened Metro Wines and celebrated their grand opening April 27, 2013. Located at 169 Charlotte Street in Asheville, Metro Wines is on the way to The Grove Park Inn, just down the street from Gan Shan Station, City Bakery and The Chop Shop.

And there is plenty of free, close and easy parking!

Metro Wines offers a wide selection of wines focusing on pairing just the right wine with any dish or event. We also offer Fentiman’s Tonic water, Rose Lemonade and Saratoga Water, the only sparkling water bottled in the U.S., giving this extraordinary water a low carbon footprint. Here you will find grape specific shelves as well as categories ranging “from $10 and under” to the “bucket list” to “a bad hair day.” John and Gina share the philosophy that wine is about friends, family and community. Both are always available to answer questions, offer suggestions, share stories and work with your caterer or event planner.

We specialize in detailed animal art and pet portraits. Working in a variety of mediums, the artist captures the unique quality that makes each animal an individual. Notecards and prints are also available.

Meet the man behind MustAsheville. Jeff is a bike matchmaker extraordinaire who pairs each person with the best bike for a fun and long-lasting relationship. His love began at the young age of 13 during his first triathlon.  Jeff quickly became passionate about road, cyclocross and mountain competitions. Now, he rides for enjoyment and to maintain his sanity. Jeff’s dream is for all of his clients to become hooked on bikes too.

Creative all-vegan cuisine, craft beers & biodynamic wines served in a spare, modern setting.

Plant is an evolving chef-driven vegetable, fruit, and active-foods restaurant in Asheville, NC.  We serve dinner from an open kitchen and bar, with 13 tables, 47 seats, kitchen-side dining, and a seasonal patio.

Situated in the N.C. Blue Ridge Mountains, Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville, Autograph Collection blends Old World luxury with contemporary resort-style amenities. Retreat within Tudor-inspired accommodations with stone flooring, original artwork and sleek bathrooms, enhanced by plush robes and soaking tubs. Enjoy popular local attractions, including historic Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Thrill your sense with farm-to-table fare at Red Stag Grill, and sample wines from our signature label in the lounge, which exudes an Old World hunting club ambiance. Celebrate and succeed in elegant event spaces, including our Kessler Ballroom, featuring Swarovski crystal chandeliers and 14K-gold leaf painting on the walls. After a day of business or sightseeing, break a sweat in our fitness center, tour our on-site art gallery or treat yourself to a massage in our luxury spa. Immerse yourself in a cultured lifestyle experience at an Asheville hotel unlike any other.

Tucked in the colorful Blue Ridge Mountains, the award winning Best Western Biltmore East is centrally located to all of Asheville’s wonderful attractions. Hotel provides spacious accommodations that are sure to please. Standard rooms offer complimentary high speed Internet access, in-room coffee makers, hairdryers, micro-fridges, and iron/boards. Brand new Jacuzzi rooms are also available. Guests have access to our large outdoor heated swimming pool as well as a business center with Internet access.

Anam Cara produces experimental theatre that empowers artists, promotes equality, challenges thinking, and transforms community. We provide a safe space for artists and audiences to take risks, grow, and collaborate. In addition to our mainstage season, our experimental ensemble, Accordion Time Machine, produces an original performance every other month. Tickets and more information are available at our website, http://www.anamcaratheatre.org.

Nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Well-Bred is an award winning bakery and café enjoyed daily by locals and tourists alike. Founded in 2002, Well-Bred offers two locations: The original Weaverville store located 10 minutes north of Asheville, and South Asheville’s Biltmore Village shopping location, just minutes from the historic Biltmore Estate.
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Both locations offer unexpected delights both sweet and savory. With luscious pastries, gourmet food, fabulous breakfast treats, plus locally roasted coffee, just making a decision is going to be your biggest problem! Vegan and gluten-free options are also available, so that there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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Co-op gallery of ceramic artists and a furniture maker in the Phil Mechanic Building in the River Arts District. We display functional, decorative and sculptural ceramic art, primarily made locally, and are the showroom for Appalachian Joinery custom woodworking. Multiple times a year we feature a ceramic artist from outside the area to make the display ever-changing.

Our New Hip Boutique property located at 509 Tunnel Road boasts well-appointed rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a luxurious indoor pool, a dynamic breakfast area, and a spectacular lobby with modern finishes accented with bold pops of color.

The hotel’s location is optimal for travelers looking to explore the area, as it’s nearby to popular attractions including the Biltmore Estate – America’s largest home, built by George Vanderbilt – where travelers can enjoy the estate’s historic winery, biking, carriage rides, horseback riding, river floats and more. Additionally, the GLō Best Western Asheville Tunnel Road is within a short distance to downtown, where there is no shortage of independent shops, farm-fresh eateries, breweries and tap-houses, historic sites and vibrant entertainment to explore. Asheville is known as Beer City USA with 17 and counting craft breweries many of them located right in the heart of downtown.

Our rooms have gel top mattresses, in-room safes, 50-inch TV’s, super-fast Wi-Fi, rain shower heads, and much more! Enjoy your stay!

A romantic Queen Ann Victorian B&B on a quiet tree lined street in the Montford Historic District, just five blocks from Asheville’s vibrant downtown. Warm hospitality and Victorian charm are tastefully supplemented with lovely antiques, double whirlpool tubs, and fireplaces. Each of five unique guest rooms includes a private bath and luxurious robes and linens. A gourmet two-course breakfast is served every morning and refreshments, including fresh home baked goodies are always available. Free WiFi can be accessed throughout the inn.

Chiesa (Italian for church) is a quaint Italian restaurant featuring generations of family recipes, house-made pasta, and local ingredients. Located in the historic Montford neighborhood, Chiesa (pronounced kee-ay-sa) is housed in a building that has been at the center of the community for over one hundred years, serving as the local grocery store, then as a church, and since 2014, the neighborhood Italian restaurant.

Whether you’re riding for the first time in years, or are a seasoned racer, our goal is to help you! Our enthusiasm is contagious. We focus on high quality service in a timely manner and freely share our experience and knowledge. Our shop sells a broad selection of bikes and a wide variety of bicycle accessories to accommodate your needs.

The owner, Youngblood Haske, comes from a road racing background and has decades of experience as a professional bicycle mechanic. Our service manager, Chris Randall, and lead mechanic, Eric Ernst, are dedicated professionals who live cycling. They have years of maintenance experience and have both completed extensive training from Cannondale, Shimano, SRAM, Fox and Bosch e-bike systems as well as other brand partners.

Youngblood Bicycles is located in the heart of the cycling paradise, Asheville, North Carolina. Ask us about local routes on the road or trail. Trail maps are available for purchase. Ride recommendations are free!

For more than a half century the Asheville Chamber Music Series (ACMS) has taken its place as an important cultural resource in Asheville, bringing world-renowned chamber artists to the city. As one of the nation’s oldest continuous performing chamber music organizations, it has been recognized for its outstanding programs and for its unique education component through a collaboration with the strings program of the Asheville-Buncombe Schools. The ACMS season runs from September through April, and includes five concerts at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, located at 1 Edwin Place, Charlotte Street.

I’m a classically trained pastry chef, and I’ve worked in the restaurant industry for (cough cough) a looong time. That’s where I learned to be so witty. 😉 In 2014 I started making cute little custom cakes for friends and family. Just for fun, because I missed making art, because friends don’t let friends eat a dry cake. Then people started requesting them, paying for them, coming up with crazy ideas. I spent the next year or so making four or five celebration cakes a week, holding down a full-time job, and running my entire business from a Facebook page.

Asheville BookWorks is a community resource for print and book arts located in West Asheville, North Carolina. Through classes, exhibits, lectures, and annual events, Asheville BookWorks has developed a national reputation as a fine book arts and print facility. BookWorks is pleased to provide space, equipment and technical support for individuals with an interest in handmade books, printmaking, and letterpress.