A few of my partners recently emigrated from North Carolina to join our faculty at IUEM — which means they have roots and connections which I have pumped for recs! Here’s the A-list of Asheville Eateries and Pubs straight from the locals:

• Limones — Mexican/tapas higher end, but not over the top, also breakfast
• Cúrate + Zambras — Tapas places, solid
• Mela + Chai Pani — Kickin’ good Indian, the former higher end, the latter with street cred
• Corner Kitchen @ Biltmore — great place for lunch, farm to table
• Salsa’s — Great Mex-Carrib, fresh local quality
• Bouchon — French, very good
• MG Road — Bar part of Chai Pani, great apps
• Wicked Weed Brewery — must see with good middle of the road food
• Pack’s Tavern — good bar food
• Jack of the Wood — cool local brews + music
• Tupolo Honey — Breakfast place downtown, crowded
• Early Girl or Over Easy — less crowded, good breakfast
• Ave M — great brunch on Sundays

For more details and reviews look them up on Yelp. 

Bon Appetit!