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Mellow
Mushroom
Founded by 3 Georgia college
students, the first Mellow Mushroom,
a funky hole-in-the-wall pizza joint,
opened its doors in 1974 and quickly
attracted crowds that spilled out onto
the sidewalks.
Touted as “bohemian-chic,” the
Mellow Mushroom has its own unique
flair while maintaining the fun, energetic and trendy atmosphere that distinguishes them from the typical pizza
joint. By serving the finest products
possible, the Mellow Mushroom has
become synonymous with quality.
Details – Soups, Pretzels, Bruschetta,
Salads, Pizza, Calzones, and Hoagies. 71
beers on tap. Catering available.
Hours: Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. to 11
p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 12
p.m.; Sunday noon to 10 p.m.
Mellow Mushroom
50 Broadway
(828) 236-9800
www.mellowmushroom.com
Vincenzo’s
Ristorante
& Bistro
Vincenzo’s Ristorante & Bistro is
neither pretentious nor overly simplistic. The menu is reasonably priced and
is quite extensive. They feature smaller
versions (piccolos) of some of their
more popular plates. You can also order
side portions of practically every entrée.
Their signature dish is the Filetto
Gorgonzola, two seared filet medallions
accompanied by a Gorgonzola cream
sauce, pine nuts and caramelized shallots.
Details – The restaurant fills up fast
so call for reservations.The Bistro is
California casual in style and offers
live music seven nights a week. The
upstairs restaurant is smoke free.
Hours: Monday - Thursday 5:30 p.m. to
10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 5:30 p.m.
to 11 p.m.; Sunday 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Vincenzo’s Ristorante & Bistro
10 N. Market Street
(828) 254-4698
www.vincenzos.com
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Limones
An established restaurant featuring a mix of Californian and Mexican
cuisine, in a cozy and classy atmosphere
where the service is both professional
and personable.
The old cherry floors and lacquered wood tables give the feeling of
modest, unassuming elegance, setting the stage for meals that please the
palette and provide something a little
different and apart from the ordinary.
The word about town is that chef
and owner Hugo Ramirez, a native of
Mexico, graces his ever-evolving menu
with local, organic vegetables, hormone-free meats and wild seafood. Ask
about the Tres Leches cake for a special
dessert treat.
Details – Dress: nice casual. Serving
brunch ($10-15), and dinner ($15-20).
Wine, beer, and cocktails. Reservations
accepted.
Hours: Monday - Sunday 5-10 p.m.,
Sunday brunch 10:30-2:30 p.m.
Limones
13 Eagle Street in Asheville
(828) 252-2327
Flying Frog Café
The Flying Frog Café is one of
Asheville’s most unique upscale dining
establishments, featuring a culmination
of flavors resulting from more than
two decades of experience in Asheville.
The Flying Frog Café is owned and
operated by veteran restaurateurs Jay
and Vijay Shastri.
Passionate about great food and
wines, chef and certified sommelier
Shastri showcases European and Indian
cuisines, both classic and innovative,
enhanced by his deft hand with spice.
The restaurant also features a boutique wine list with several hundred
vintages of great wines. The intense
menu is matched by a professional wait
staff of food enthusiasts who know and
understand what composes each dish.
The Flying Frog Café has earned
an impressive list of reviews from
almost every major newspaper and culinary magazine in the United States.
Flying Frog Café
& Wine Bar
1 Battery Park in Asheville
(828) 254-9411
Flying Frog
Café & Wine Bar
Continental,
German,
Urban Indian
13 Eagle Street in Asheville
(828) 252-2327
Wed-Mon 5:30-11 p.m.
Reservations recommended
1 Battery Park in Asheville
(828) 254-9411
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