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Private tour · 3 hours
Private Walking Food Tour in Asheville Downtown Heritage
Each tasting is included so you can savor without pause. What hidden hands shaped these flavors across time?
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What to order at Cúrate
- Must order
- The jamón ibérico with pan con tomate, plus the paella Valenciana for the table.
- Signature dishes
- Jamón ibérico, Paella Valenciana, Patatas bravas
- Editor tip
- Book on Resy 30 days ahead. Bar seats and the chef's counter take walk-ins from 17:00; arrive at opening.
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Asheville: Downtown Food Tour with 6 Tastings
Discover downtown Asheville on a guided food tour with 6 tastings. Learn about the city's history and architecture as you savor local flavors, including a chargrilled ...
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Asheville: Downtown Street Art Walking Tour
Explore Downtown Asheville’s South Slope and discover vibrant murals and hidden art gems. Hear the stories behind the city’s creative street art scene.
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Location
Address: 13 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
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The Market Place ★ 4.8
William Dissen's The Market Place runs modern Appalachian on Wall Street. Mark Rosenstein founded 1979; Dissen took over 2009. 2025 JBA Outstanding Chef semi.
OrderThe Sunburst Trout Farm trout from Canton, plus the seasonal foraged mushroom plate.
TipBook on the restaurant's own reservation page. The walk-up bar pours small plates from the main menu.
Luminosa ★ 4.8
Luminosa inside the Flat Iron Hotel in Asheville earned both a Michelin Green Star and a Bib Gourmand in the 2025 Michelin Guide American South, one of three.
OrderWhatever the wood-fired oven is running, plus a hand-cut pasta and the day's whole fish.
TipBook on OpenTable through the Indigo Road site. The bar takes walk-ins and serves the full menu.
Rhubarb ★ 4.6
John Fleer's Rhubarb on Pack Square has served wood-fired modern Southern since 2013. Fleer is a multi-time James Beard Best Chef Southeast nominee.
OrderWhatever the wood oven is running, plus the Sunday Supper family-style menu when offered.
TipBook on the restaurant's reservation page. Dinner runs Thursday through Monday from 17:00.
More restaurants in Asheville
The Market Place ★ 4.8
William Dissen's The Market Place runs modern Appalachian on Wall Street. Mark Rosenstein founded 1979; Dissen took over 2009. 2025 JBA Outstanding Chef semi.
OrderThe Sunburst Trout Farm trout from Canton, plus the seasonal foraged mushroom plate.
TipBook on the restaurant's own reservation page. The walk-up bar pours small plates from the main menu.
Chai Pani ★ 4.7
Meherwan Irani's Chai Pani opened in 2009 and won the 2022 James Beard Outstanding Restaurant award. Moved May 2024 to 32 Banks Ave on the South Slope.
OrderThe Sloppy Jai (Indian sloppy joe with a Punjabi spice mix), plus a plate of kale pakoras.
TipWalk-in lunches Mon-Fri are fastest; weekend dinners get a 60-90 minute wait without a reservation.
Luminosa ★ 4.8
Luminosa inside the Flat Iron Hotel in Asheville earned both a Michelin Green Star and a Bib Gourmand in the 2025 Michelin Guide American South, one of three.
OrderWhatever the wood-fired oven is running, plus a hand-cut pasta and the day's whole fish.
TipBook on OpenTable through the Indigo Road site. The bar takes walk-ins and serves the full menu.
Rhubarb ★ 4.6
John Fleer's Rhubarb on Pack Square has served wood-fired modern Southern since 2013. Fleer is a multi-time James Beard Best Chef Southeast nominee.
OrderWhatever the wood oven is running, plus the Sunday Supper family-style menu when offered.
TipBook on the restaurant's reservation page. Dinner runs Thursday through Monday from 17:00.
Good Hot Fish ★ 4.7
Ashleigh Shanti's Good Hot Fish opened January 2024 upstairs at Burial Beer's South Slope campus (Buxton at Collier) as a Black Appalachian fish fry counter.
OrderThe fried catfish sandwich on white bread with tartar, or the fish plate with hush puppies and sides.
TipCounter service, no reservations, 17 stools along two counters; takeout is the easy option at peak, and the daily fish plate comes breaded, battered or blackened.
Little Chango ★ 4.6
Little Chango on Coxe Avenue in Asheville earned a 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand for its Pan-Latin small plates. Empanadas, arepas, and a tight wine list.
OrderThe empanada flight and the arepas con carne mechada (shredded beef).
TipWalk-up only at the bar, reservations on Resy for tables. Small room, arrive at opening for best chance.