Food destinations within easy reach of Asheville, worth the early start.
Food destinations within easy reach of Asheville. worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Famous for: Cedric's Tavern, the Bistro and Biltmore Winery in Antler Hill Village
Biltmore Estate runs the most-visited US winery and three restaurants in Antler Hill Village (Cedric's Tavern, the Bistro, Village Social). Estate admission.
Famous for: The Pure and Proper, Trailhead Bar, Thai Basil, Dynamite Roasting on US-70
Black Mountain, 15 miles east of Asheville, is a walkable downtown with 40+ restaurants and bars. The Pure and Proper, Trailhead and Foothills Grange anchor.
Famous for: Postero, Hearth and Herron, Mezzaluna, Caffé REL, Umi Japanese on Main Street
Hendersonville's pedestrian-friendly Main Street, 25 miles south of Asheville, runs a deep downtown restaurant scene. Editor pick on TableJourney with drive.
Famous for: The Square Root, Wild Morel, The Bohemian, Oskar Blues taproom
Brevard, 35 miles southwest of Asheville at the entrance to Pisgah National Forest, runs a five-brewery downtown anchored by Oskar Blues. Editor pick.
Famous for: Sierra Nevada Mills River brewery campus, taproom and amphitheater
Sierra Nevada's Mills River brewery campus, 15 miles south of Asheville, is the East Coast production brewery for the California-based Pale Ale icon.
Famous for: Cherokee mountain food traditions, ramps, fry bread, Bear Meat Stew
Cherokee, NC, 50 miles west of Asheville, is the home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Cherokee food traditions live at the Oconaluftee Indian.
Famous for: Blue Mountain Pizza, Stoney Knob Cafe, Maggie B's Wine Bar
Weaverville, 10 miles north of Asheville, is the quiet downtown alternative with a tight food scene anchored by Blue Mountain Pizza. Editor pick.