week-end in Asheville

[phlawless]

I will be in Asheville in March and need some info about the dining scene. Although I grew up in the area, it's been quite a while since I've been back, and I know nothing of what's going on with the food scene. Anyone have any suggestions? Any hotel recommendations would be appreciated as well.

[bandregg]

Check out the following link for a few Ashville recommendations:

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=group%3A...G=Google+Search

[slkinsey]

Take a peek at this thread about the Asheville dining scene.

Also, some good stuff in Varmint's Blue Ridge/Smoky Mountain Report

[cdh]

I had a stellar meal at Tratoria La Caterina on Pack Place in downtown Asheville... creative and well executed food. Roasted wedge of kure squash stuffed with duck confit and chunks of ricotta salata, drizzled with mint infused oil and roasted seeds of some variety made a great appetizer. The braised veal cheeks entree was similarly excellent.

[kpurvis]

I did a food/travel article on Asheville in September. If you'll go to the archive on my newspaper's web site, www.charlotte.com, and put in the terms "purvis and asheville," you'll turn up the story and a sidebar that had restaurant names, addresses, phone numbers and web addresses. (You have to register to use the archive, but it's free.)

Off the top of my head, don't-misses are Market Place, Early Girl and the one that starts with a Z (Zambra? Sorry, I'm still finishing my second cup of coffee.)

[bbq4meanytime]

We tried Salsas on a recommendation from a local and enjoyed it very much. Its far from traditional south-of-the-border cuisine, but that's why I liked it.

[Zeb A]

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