Downtown's largest patio and best pizza combined with our award-winning craft brews. Tour the brewery or sit on our covered patio and have a drink. Family-friendly, non-smoking inside. Voted best pizza in WNC for the last 4 years. All you can eat pizza buffett.

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Fresh sourdough pizza, lasagna and sandwiches are served up daily. Live bluegrass, jazz, and Americana music 2 nights a week with no cover charge. The downstairs bar has 27 taps and an additional 28 taps are upstairs - best beer selection in Asheville. Upstairs, which is open late night, features regulation pool tables and dart lanes.

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Offering a selection of over 200 beers of the world including some local microbrewery favorites, we are sure to have a beer for every taste. Full bar. Large wine selection. Extensive menu featuring American fusion cuisine.

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Located on Pack Square, with plenty of patio seating overlooking the neo-gothic Jackson Building and I.M. Pei's resplendently ultra-modern Akzona Building, Bistro 1896 is the perfect spot to linger over that second bottle of wine. Known for its broadly-appealing menu, Bistro chefs offer creative takes on contemporary American cuisine. Selections range from the Cajun-inspired fried green tomato napoleon to a seafood-stuffed salmon with a honey-habanero green-apple glaze & mandarin orange risotto. Bistro's version of the Chicken Bel-Air—a rave local fav—comes with sun-dried cherries and walnut-encrusted goat cheese. Chef and owner Jenna Harrison continues to operate the Bistro as a decidedly casual yet fine food establishment. Menus change seasonally. Bistro 1896 is open seven days a week for lunch, dinner, and Sunday Brunch. Private Dining Rooms available at reasonable rates. A Yearly Wine Spectator Award Winner!

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Visitor and locals agree... Bouchon is the smart downtown destination for a cool cocktail or a great glass of wine. Staying for dinner? Experience an authentic French bistro in the "Paris of the South." Bon appetit y'all!

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Exceptional contemporary cuisine including nightly imaginative specials using the freshest ingredients. Come sit outside the Historic Grove Arcade and dine on exceptional food while watching Asheville go by!

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Cats and Dawgs features farm-raised catfish, Western North Carolina's only Chicago pure Vienna beef hot dogs, bratwurst, Italian beef, Polish sausage, barbecue sandwiches, Brunswick stew and fresh-cut french fries.

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Asheville's beloved European-style chocolate shop, The Chocolate Fetish, continues to attract admirers and fans of their exquisite handmade truffles, barks and specialties. The shop, which opened in 1986 and has been voted best in Western North Carolina for 12 consecutive years, has loyal customers across the country. Home of the signature Ecstasy and America's Best truffles, The Chocolate Fetish creates handmade artisan chocolates with names that roll off the tongue: Ancient Pleasures, Velvet Sin, Dragon's Kiss, Wine & Roses and many more. The Chocolate Fetish ships to all fifty states. Phone and Internet orders welcome.

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The Chop House serves high quality steaks, chops and accompaniments. Fine wine by the glass in the wine bar along with an extensive beer selection. Seafood, pasta entrees, a wide array of appetizers and salads also available.

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Latin cuisine is the basis of the menu at Chorizo, with dishes from Central and South America and the Mediterranean.

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Family-owned and operated bakery offering European-style organic breads and fresh pasteries, all handmade, along with organic coffee, sandwiches, pizza and salads.

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We proudly serve premium quality deli meats and cheeses, Certified Organic, Certified Fair Trade coffee and espresso, baked goods and local, organic produce. Located in the heart of the River Arts District.

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Newest addition to the Asheville food scene. Enjoy pastas, soups, salads and wood oven pizzas.

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A locally owned and operated eatery featuring 20 tap beers, a boutique wine list, and a full bar. Come in and have cocktails in the lounge area and enjoy live jazz and blues, Monday through Friday. When you're ready to eat, the dining room awaits, to appease your appetite with succulent fresh seafood, steaks, and more. Then catch an after dinner drink or some dessert at one of our two bars. We also offer our complete menu to go, and offer curbside pick-up. We hope to see you soon.

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Doc Chey's Noodle House serves affordable, freshly-wok'd food inspired by the cuisines of China, Japan, Thailand, Korea and Vietnam. The award-winning menu features noodles, stirfries and dim sum.

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Located in beautiful downtown Asheville, NC, the Double Decker Coffee Company greets visitors and natives of Asheville, NC to gourmet coffee and teas served in the charm of this authentic double decker bus.

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Located just a few blocks from Pack Square, the Asheville Dripolator has earned a reputation for its excellent lunch offerings, ranging from the peerless Tempeh Reuben to the aptly-named Freakwich and tasty soups and salads.

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Whether you choose pork, beef, chicken or ribs, there are 14 in-house sauces to compliment it all. ED Boudreaux's Bayou Bar-B-Que stocks 140 different beers and features live music three nights a week with no cover. Full bar available.

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Early Girl serves made-from-scratch regional fare. Breakfast entrees are available all day and the dinner menu is served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Early Girl has received praise from national publications ranging from Southern Living to the New York Times to Bon Apetit. Many of the most popular entrees, including the sausage and sweet potato scramble and the braised lamb shank, are inspired by local farmers. Early Girl's flavor reflects their pride in downtown Asheville and in Western North Carolina's agricultural and community traditions.

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Fiore's Tuscan-inspired menu screams "Fresh, local, seasonal products prepared simply and artfully." And that is what makes Fiore's a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Set in one of Asheville's beautiful old brick buildings, Fiore's ambiance breathes a sense of romance and passion… for love, art and food. The menu changes to the seasons but always offers original preparations of everyone's favorite flavors… from calamari delicately crisp with garden-fresh marinara to Chianti-glazed steak or zuppa di pesce… and the tiramisu is unforgettable. Daily lunch specials always include a homemade soup. Fiore's is the perfect setting for private parties or rehearsal dinners, and we provide on and off-site catering as well.

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Fancy and complex, the menu offers an eclectic combination of French, Cajun and Indian cuisine served in a simple yet artistic setting. Boutique wine list with several hundred vintages of great wines.

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A sacred space for chocophiles. We hand-craft artisan chocolate truffles, salted caramels, from-scratch pastries and cakes, featuring superb local and organic ingredients. Lounge on the leather couch, admire local art, and sip a glass of Pinot Noir paired with our quintessential chocolate cake. Or see how perfectly a creamy Pisgah Stout pairs with our dark, dense cacao nib brownie. Sit back & enjoy a Liquid Truffle, our signature hot sipping chocolate, the likes of which you'll find in Europe's finest chocolate houses. We serve them in flavors like Indian Kulfi (with rose, pistachio & cardamom), Masala Chai, Cayenne & Cinnamon & of course, pure dark chocolate. You'll find a quiet space for meetings during the day, with complimentary wireless internet and plenty of seating. When the sun sets, The Chocolate Lounge becomes a hot spot - meet your friends for a bottle of wine and something sweet. Live music every Wed, Fri & Sat.

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The Green Light Cafe focuses on providing delicious, healthy meals for the conscious palate. Our fresh, prepared to order ingredients are supplied by local growers and distributors contributing to the well-being of a larger community. Our vegan/vegetarian kitchen is available for onsite and off-site preparation for events of all types. Late night menu is also available. Dining is available in the cafe, art gallery or BoBo bar.

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Serving traditional Irish food in an old 1920s furniture factory building. Offering one of Asheville's largest selections of beers with a focus on the British Isles. Famous European brews served as well.

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Serving Cuban and Latin cuisine in a festive atmosphere reminiscent of the tropics, features items such as Cuban sandwiches and empanadas.

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Serving traditional Japanese dishes and sushi.

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Located on hip, funky Lexington Avenue, and offers a light breakfast and lunch menu to recharge your batteries after a few hours of shopping.

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A cozy Celtic "smoke-free" pub in downtown Asheville. A great venue to enjoy the best in live acoustic music week nights and lunchtime, and regional and national bands Friday and Saturday nights. Don't miss our Sunday night "Irish Jam". Serving area micro-brewed beers including locally fresh-brewed English-style Green Man Ales. Menu includes traditional pub fare and daily specials featuring fresh locally baked breads, in-house roasted meats, great soups, salads, and entree specials. Asheville's neighborhood pub for over 15 years is now open for lunch Monday through Saturday with a complete menu offered. Enjoy generous, antibiotic- and hormone-free burgers or a mouth-watering pub sandwiches. Vegetarian options always available. Come, enjoy Jack of the Wood Celtic Pub and see why we call it the place where the Smoky Mountains meet the British Isles.

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Dine in the tent and experience Moroccan and Mediterran cuisine at it's best. An evening here will take you to Moroccan nights with authentic music and belly dancing.

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If you like ice cream, you'll love Kamm's frozen custard! Made fresh throughout the day with Kamm's system of "Flavors by Request". Come to the Grove Arcade for an incredible ice cream experience. We have sundaes, milk shakes, pies, and all your ice cream favorites.

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Finest Thai and Sushi Bar

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Old fashioned confectionery serving the finest chocolates, creamiest fudges and 32 flavors of the best ice cream along with homemade caramel corn, caramel apples and other tasty treats.

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Organic, Seasonal, farm-to-table vegetarian cuisine with an international flair. Locally sourced ingredients from area farms including their own Laughing Seed Farm. Enjoy the outdoor patio during the summer months. Specialty cocktails, wine or locally brewed beer available. Amazing!

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Easy going breakfast (muffins and scones, breakfast burritos, wonderful coffee); Low-key lunch (20+ made-right-here daily salads, soups, daily specials); dinners to go. Catering of all kinds. Gourmet comfort foods. Yum!

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Around the corner from the Fine Arts Theatre in downtown Asheville, Limones Restaurant provides an inspirational of Mexican and Californian cuisine along with inventive bar selections served by a warm, professional staff.

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The Lobster Trap is locally-owned and serves fresh seafood sent by Captain Tom, a fisherman in Portland, Maine. Live local music, a full bar with a 80 bottle wine list and a friendly staff, make every meal memorable.

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Loretta's takes pride in serving soups, salads and sandwiches with a variety of fillings including chicken, tuna, pimento and olives. Serving downtown Asheville for over seven years.

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Upscale dining in a casual atmosphere. Specializing in fresh seafood and plenty of other good choices. Fun, friendly and organized staff. Convenient location in downtown Asheville.

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A booklover's favorite, locally as well as nationally! Great books, great food, great coffee. Live music performances and author events throughout the year.

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Mamacita's serves up fresh, made from scratch Mexican cuisine in a casual downtown location. Specializes in hand-crafted burritos, fresh salads, quesadillas, Baja-style fish tacos and a number of vegetarian options. Located between The Orange Peel and Mo' Daddys on Biltmore Ave. Eat where the locals eat and find out why it is consistently voted Best $5 Lunch, Best Mexican, and Best Burrito in WNC by our community voters. Come to Mama!

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Select the ice cream flavor and "mixins" of your choice and watch as they are mixed into your creation on a frozen marble slab.

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Mayfel's serves good, wholesome food, made by hand using quality, fresh produce at reasonably prices. Drink specials. Front outside and courtyard dining.

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Serving downtown Asheville since 1969. Complete breakfast/omelettes, French toast, pancakes, country ham and eggs, homemade hash browns, biscuits. Lunch blue plate specials, fresh cooked vegetables, Greek salads, sandwiches, gyro plates.

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Mela offers authentic North and South Indian cuisine in a sumptuous setting in the heart of downtown Asheville. Recommended by the New York Times and consistently voted Asheville's best Indian restaurant, Mela has also been voted Western North Carolina's favorite restaurant by Mountain Xpress readers for the past two years. Lunch buffet and dinner served seven days a week. Vegetarian and vegan options; full bar; live entertainment. Come celebrate at Mela!

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Located in an old gas station and featuring an ecletic ambiance, Mellow Mushroom serves up pizzas and calzones made with spring water dough and baked on stone.

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A trattoria specializing in brick wood-fired oven pizza, salads, soups, desserts, espresso coffee, wine and beer.

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A quaint European bistro with a variety of menu options specializing in crabcakes and chocolate mousse. Enjoy Sunday Brunch in the garden courtyard and nightly drink specials at the bar.

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Nine Mile is a cozy casual full-service vegetarian-friendly restaurant and bar nestled in the heart of the Historic Montford District. Our cuisine consists of Caribbean inspired pasta and rice dishes, a handful of traditional pasta dishes, salads, soups, appetizers, and an array of locally made deserts. We carry a variety of local and micro brews as well as a specially picked selection of organic wine. Our non-alcoholic beverages include Juices, Roots Tonics, San Pellegrino, and Fountain Sodas (Yes, we have Cheerwine!).

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Enjoy authentic, traditional homestyle Chinese cuisine while enjoying a front row seat to the sights and sounds of downtown Asheville. The large menu offers many choices from appetizers, soups, entrees and noodle bowls.

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Ophelia's is casual fine dining focusing on local and organic meats, natural ingredients and fresh, local produce. The menu offerings change seasonally to coincide with our farmers' growing seasons.

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All-day dining in a casual atmosphere featuring regional American cuisine and an up-to-date American wine list.

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At Over Easy Cafe, we take pride in creating breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes, fresh to order. Focusing on supporting local farmers, we use organic ingredients. All our food is cooked to order in small but magical kitchen.

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Restaurant, bar, sports room, live music and event space! Pack's Tavern is a fresh, local take on classic tavern cuisine in the heart of Pack Square Park. Pack's offers outstanding service and a large eclectic menu with everything from signature salads to hand-pattied burgers, wonderful appetizers, fresh cut steaks, and seafood all in a friendly, hospitable atmosphere. Full bar and 32 beers on tap!

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Educated at the Culinary Institute of America, Executive Chef and owner Peter Pollay brings years of restaurant experience to one of Asheville's most beautiful corners. Enjoy a made-from-scratch breakfast, lunch, dinner or weekend brunch on the spacious patio, or looking out onto Historic Pack Square from the dining room, lounge or bar. Posana Cafe utilizes local farmers and purveyors for items such as organic milk, goat cheese, fruits, vegetables, trout, lamb, pork and chooses to serve only hormone & antibiotic free meats and eggs. Posana's pastry chef & culinary team are constantly evolving the menu to reflect seasonal and local specialties in addition to offering the region's largest selection of gluten-free cuisine. The bar’s expansive menu features house-made flavored syrups, mixers, infused liquors and freshly squeezed juices providing an exemplary drink experience when ordering a custom soda, espresso drink or cocktail. Offering continuous service, 9am-11pm daily.

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Located in the Grove Arcade, Red Bike Delivery is the place to get sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts and coffee.

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Our efforts are to provide a happy medium between fast food and health food. All of our menu items are homemade from start to finish. We involve local products from: Annie's Naturally Bakery, Hickory Nut Gap Farm, Round Mountain Creamery, Blue Moon Water, Smokey Mountain Farm and the WNC Farmer's Market We are also proud to be the first place in Asheville to serve the Boar's Head All Natural line of cold cuts.

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Eclectic vegetarian and vegan menu featuring local, organic fare. Wholesome global comfort food for the entire family.

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Steak & Wine is excited to bring new life to the legendary art deco S&W Building in downtown Asheville. Our award winning chefs and professional staff are passionately committed to providing the highest quality food and service to each of our guests. The mezzanine bar offers a casual, classy atmosphere which overlooks our elegant candlelit dining room. Our bar also has a wonderful view of Pritchard Park located at the corner of Patton Avenue and Haywood Street. Enjoy a broad variety of spectacular wines complementing a selection of delicious Certified Angus beef, seafood, pork, fowl and the freshest local produce. We believe in supporting the local farms by sourcing our products from them to serve the best quality food possible including fresh mountain trout. We proudly invite you to share a memorable dining experience with us at our beautiful, historic location. Member of the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association.

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Affordable seafood in a family-friendly atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner with our famous Low Country Boil available after 4 p.m. Sadie's is located in the heart of downtown Asheville across from Pritchard Park. Sadie's is a proud supporter of our local animal organizations.

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A funky blend of Mexican and Caribbean flavors, Salsa offers innovative cuisine in a unique downtown Asheville setting. All food is made fresh. Organic and vegetarian fare are available.

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A Europen style wine bar featuring wines by the glass and by the bottle with flights and light fare including cheese boards, dips, salads and sweets.

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Scully's is a friendly neighborhood bar serving domestic and imported beer and excellent food.

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Authentic Thai cuisine by native Thai chefs. Enjoy fabulous food surrounded by authentic handmade Thai art. Outside dining in season. Pets allowed in outdoor seating area. Located in historic Grove Arcade Market.

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Downtown Asheville's greenest restaurant, featuring fair trade organic coffee and tea. Our breakfast menu includes pastries, biscuits, sausage, eggs and omelets, plus vegan and gluten-free options. Lunch and dinner items include local/grass-fed beef burgers, black bean burgers, sweet potato fries, plus a wide selection of signature sandwiches, salads and soups.

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Local since 1979. A world-class favorite on charming Wall Street in the heart of the city's cultural scene. Featuring a contemporary, American menu based on local, seasonal, and organic ingredients from within 100 miles of Asheville. Wines are selected to specifically pair with the cuisine and are sourced from around the world. Dining available in two settings: a more classic, white table-cloth dining room for intimate meals, and patio seating during fine weather. Service is friendly and professional with an eye towards all the important details. Reservations accepted. Walk-ins welcome. Private dining and group functions available. Rated Mobile 3 Star.

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A Euro-pub devoted exclusively to serving the finest Belgian and Belgian-style beers.

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A casual, reasonably-priced, family-style restaurant down the street from the Asheville Visitor Center.

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Located in the historic Grove Arcade Market, True Confections features excellent desserts, fresh-baked specialty breads, fresh roasted coffees and a continental breakfast.

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Tupelo Honey Cafe offers a unique menu combining old southern favorites with a creative "uptown" twist, presenting healthier options, fresh, local ingredients and large portions at a fair price.

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For eighteen years, Vincenzo's has been Asheville's premier northern Italian continental restaurant. We honor the time tested recipes of Italy, offer "small plate" portions and offer live jazz, blues and standards nightly in the Bistro, now smoke-free until 9:30 p.m. nightly. So come build some wonderful memories with us soon.

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Enjoy your Coffee & Relax with: * Music * Free WiFi * Indoor and Outdoor Seating * Chess, Checkers & Jigsaw Puzzels * Sidewalk chalk (for kids or the kids at heart) * Very Comfortable Furniture (most of which is for sale)

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World Coffee features decadent desserts and classic coffees with an international flair.

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Tapas with a modern twist. Zambra has Asheville's most beautiful dining room, most daring menu and one of the area's most extensive wine list. We subscribe to the 'Farm to Table' philosophy and use all-natural local products when available. Upscale dining in an unpretentious, fun and relaxed atmosphere.

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