2023 Local Food Guide
ASAP’s annual Local Food Guide is the definitive resource for local food in Western North Carolina and the Southern Appalachians. Find hundreds of listings for family farms and farmers markets, as well as restaurants, artisan producers, and groceries that feature local food. Connect with farm experiences, like u-pick, farm stands, lodging, and more.
ASAP’s annual Local Food Guide is the definitive resource for local food in Western North Carolina and the Southern Appalachians. Find hundreds of listings for family farms and farmers markets, as well as restaurants, artisan producers, and groceries that feature local food. Connect with farm experiences, like u-pick, farm stands, lodging, and more.
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Cultura<br />
147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 417-6970<br />
culturaavl.com<br />
Chef Eric Morris focuses on culturebased<br />
foods using old-world<br />
techniques and local ingredients. He<br />
frequents farmers markets several<br />
times per week to ensure freshest<br />
produce. The menu rotates as the<br />
seasons in the Appalachian mountains<br />
change.<br />
Cúrate Bar de Tapas<br />
13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 239-2946<br />
info@curatetapasbar.com<br />
curatetapasbar.com<br />
Cúrate is a celebration of Spain’s<br />
rich and lively culinary culture. Taste<br />
traditional dishes, served in classic<br />
tapas style along with an all-Spanish<br />
wine list. 2022 James Beard Award<br />
winner for Outstanding Hospitality.<br />
The Dining Room at the Inn on<br />
Biltmore Estate<br />
1 Lodge St., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 225-1699<br />
biltmore.com<br />
Experience expertly prepared cuisine<br />
that emphasizes estate-raised and local<br />
ingredients, with world-class service<br />
inspired by the Vanderbilts. White linen<br />
tablecloths, fine china, and crystal add<br />
to the elegance, along with sweeping<br />
estate views.<br />
Early Girl Eatery—AVL Downtown<br />
8 Wall St., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 259-9292<br />
info@earlygirleatery.com<br />
earlygirleatery.com<br />
Located in downtown Asheville<br />
overlooking Pritchard Park. Our focus<br />
is on Appalachian food, stressing fresh,<br />
local ingredients. Made from scratch<br />
is our motto, and we proudly buy<br />
produce, meat, and dairy products<br />
from local farms. Open every day.<br />
Early Girl Eatery—AVL South<br />
1378 Hendersonville Rd., Suite A,<br />
Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 259-9292<br />
info@earlygirleatery.com<br />
earlygirleatery.com<br />
Our focus is on Appalachian food,<br />
stressing fresh, local ingredients.<br />
Made from scratch is our motto, and<br />
we proudly buy produce, meat, and<br />
dairy products from local farms. Open<br />
every day.<br />
Early Girl Eatery—AVL West<br />
444 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 259-9292<br />
info@earlygirleatery.com<br />
earlygirleatery.com<br />
Our focus is on Appalachian food,<br />
stressing fresh, local ingredients.<br />
Made from scratch is our motto, and<br />
we proudly buy produce, meat, and<br />
dairy products from local farms. Open<br />
every day.<br />
EDISON, Craft Ales + Kitchen<br />
290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 252-2711<br />
omnihotels.com/groveparkinndining<br />
Inventive restaurant that brings<br />
together the food culture and local<br />
flavors of Asheville with spectacular<br />
views of the mountains. EDISON serves<br />
North Carolina craft beer, handcrafted<br />
cocktails, and regionally inspired food.<br />
Farm Burger—Downtown Asheville<br />
10 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 348-8540<br />
info@farmburger.com<br />
farmburger.com<br />
Farm Burger is defined by its farms and<br />
community. Our 100-percent grassfed<br />
burgers are from cattle raised on the<br />
grasses of the Southeast and never<br />
fed antibiotics, hormones, or grain. It’s<br />
local farmers and ranchers who make<br />
your burger as good as it is.<br />
Farm Burger—South Asheville<br />
1831 Hendersonville Rd., Suite 100,<br />
Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 575-2393<br />
info@farmburger.com<br />
farmburger.com<br />
Farm Burger is defined by its farms and<br />
community. Our 100-percent grassfed<br />
burgers are from cattle raised on the<br />
grasses of the Southeast and never fed<br />
antibiotics, hormones, or grain. It’s local<br />
farmers and ranchers who make your<br />
burger as good as it is.<br />
<strong>Food</strong> Experience Catering<br />
1501 Patton Ave., Suite 2, Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 687-0233<br />
asheville@myfoodexperience.com<br />
myfoodexperience.com<br />
<strong>Food</strong> Experience Catering creates<br />
custom menus for weddings, rehearsal<br />
dinners, corporate events, and every<br />
event you want to celebrate using<br />
scratch-made and locally focused<br />
foods. Order takeout and prepared<br />
meals at our West Asheville location.<br />
Gan Shan West<br />
285 Haywood Rd., Suite 20, Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 417-7402<br />
info@ganshanwest.com<br />
ganshanwest.com<br />
We focus on a diverse array of<br />
Asian comfort dishes in a relaxed<br />
neighborhood environment. From<br />
ramen to rice bowls, we invite you to<br />
dine in, eat at our outdoor courtyard, or<br />
take your food to go.<br />
Garden Deli<br />
107 Town Square, Burnsville, NC<br />
(828) 682-3946<br />
gyuziuk@gmail.com<br />
garden-deli.com<br />
We offer highest quality NY deli<br />
sandwiches and extravagant salads.<br />
Adjacent pub featuring local spirits and<br />
pub food on Burnsville’s historic Town<br />
Square since 1987. Voted one of the<br />
best in region for years. Committed to<br />
serving local food when available.<br />
Glass Onion<br />
18 Main St., Weaverville, NC<br />
(828) 645-8866<br />
glassonionchefs@hotmail.com<br />
glassonionasheville.com<br />
Our diverse menu features Northern<br />
Italian dishes, made “global” by the<br />
chef’s insistence on using local, organic<br />
ingredients from area farmers and<br />
suppliers. Glass Onion is open for<br />
dinner Wednesday to Sunday, 5-8 pm.<br />
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