Where Everybody Knows Your Name,

October 12, 2010 By
Tollivers Crossing

and they're always glad you came. Tolliver's Crossing (Irish Pub) - classic Neighborhood Bar. PIC and I happened to be in West Asheville this past Sunday night and decided to stop in for a pint and a bite. Tolliver's is very much like a place I used to hang with my friends in college. Half my friends went by names like Finn, Flynn, Quinn, McEvoy - you get the idea. The other half went by names like Frankie, Sal, Tony - (but, that's another story). There was a small crowd of regulars, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: American, Beer, Featured, Irish, Pub, Reviews, West Asheville

Holey Table Batman, the Frites Fit Fine!

August 18, 2010 By
Bouchon Street Food

Time for some Asheville street food - French style. Bouchon Street Food is a child of Bouchon (the restaurant). It lives in the alley next door, but in no way is it treated as a "stepchild". Craig Peters, Mr. Crepe himself, mans the one-person booth, turning out some of the most delicious crepes in town. They're light, airy and filled with deliciousness, both savory and sweet. Step up to the window to order from the posted menu or take a menu and sit for a few minutes to decide what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asheville, Featured, French, Reviews

Can We Chaat?

August 9, 2010 By
Chai Pani

Open almost one year at 22 Battery Park Ave, Asheville, Chai Pani serves Indian Street Food as well as other traditional Indian dishes. It's an interesting concept - street food served in a restaurant. I think there might be a slight cultural thing going on here when people complain about inattentive service at Chai Pani and having to get their own water and silverware. In India, street food is just that. It's served from stalls, carts or through windows to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asheville, Featured, Indian, Reviews

I’m a Star in Bollywood!

February 14, 2010 By

That's what our server's tee shirt proclaimed at Mela (Indian Restaurant). I couldn't help but smile as I imagined her dressed as Bollywood star.If you're not familiar with Bollywood, it's the Hindi language film industry based in India, formally referred to as Hindi Cinema. Below are two examples of wonderful and typical Bollywood productions. If you have trouble seeing the videos, click here.The word "Mela" means "gathering" or "festival" and fits perfectly when describing this Lexington … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asheville, Indian, Reviews

Travinia Inspires More Reader Reviews, Including Photos!

December 5, 2009 By

Submitted by David: We went to Travinia (Italian Kitchen) last evening for a birthday dinner.... ...a very pleasant experience! Starters was the Crabby Shrimp Alfredo Dip, sinfully rich and delicious, a meal in itself! (But I may have to increase my dose of Crestor (: They serve a warm, large roll as a bread service, along with chopped olives and oil, and we ordered a nice Caesar's salad. My wife had the Sinatra Chicken, which was terrific and probably will make for three more meals, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asheville, Italian, Reviews

Travinia Italian Kitchen – Reader Review

November 12, 2009 By

We visited Travinia on Wednesday, 11/4 and were impressed with the decor, service and food.My wife had the Pasta with Bolognese and said it was the best she has had. I had a Rigatoni with a Shortrib Bolognese that was rich and very "beefy". Excellent preparation. Our guest had the Chicken Parm and the portion was huge, took half home. My Caesar Salad was very well done, the server was attentive, with Pepper Mill and freshly grated Parm-Reg on hand for both salad and entrees.While we all stuck … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asheville, Italian

Travinia Italian Kitchen Opens in Biltmore Park Town Square

November 8, 2009 By

Travinia Italian Kitchen is the latest upscale chain eatery to open (earlier this month) in Biltmore Park Town Square.The first North Carolina location for Travinia owners, Mark Craig and Kevin Cox, it's the fifth in the Travinia chain. Craig and Cox also own Arizona Steakhouse and the upscale version of that venture, Arizona's.“We chose to expand to Biltmore Park Town Square because Asheville is such a thriving scene for the restaurant industry, and we feel with its variety of uses, this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asheville, Italian

Sylva Blackout? Go to "Plan D"

October 29, 2009 By

"D" as in "Dillsboro", that is. Traveling South on the Blue Ridge Parkway from Hendersonville this time of year, the scenery is amazing. Long range views of blue mountain ridges, one behind another, contrasted by a foreground of flaming foliage on hillsides folding over each other in some riotous game of "top this!" Plan A: lunch at one of the restaurants on West Main Street in Sylva after a Fall drive on the Parkway. Plan Foiled: town of Sylva blacked out. We're guessing someone on the road … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Greek, News, Reviews, Sylva

Confirmed! Iannucci's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant Opening in Hendersonville!

October 7, 2009 By

The rumor has been confirmed. Iannucci's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant has signed the lease and is ready to start renovations of the building formerly occupied by Bella Regina at 1508 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville. (MAP)This will be Iannucci's second location, the original being at 1981 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville. They are shooting for a December opening, but you know how construction goes, in general and how opening a new restaurant goes, specifically.With years of successful restaurant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hendersonville, Italian

Mona Lisa – 2 Years Old This Week!

October 7, 2009 By

Happy Anniversary to Mona Lisa Restaurant! They're marking two years of serving some of the best Italian in Hendersonville this week.Read Hendersonville Epicurean's first and second Mona Lisa reviews.Mona Lisa Restaurant785 N Church StHendersonville, NC 28792-3616(828) 696-7858Print Page … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hendersonville, Italian
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