Lunch at West First: 9" Veggie Pizza - "fresh garden vegetables with mozzarella & fresh sweet basil on crushed tomato" for $5.75. Crust: hand made 30% whole wheat.Take a look at the "pizza perfection" photo below - Nuff Said!West First Wood Fired Pizza101B 1st Avenue WestHendersonville, NC 28731(828) 693-1080Print Page … [Read more...]
Time For a Hot Quickie
Freezing cold from a biting wind, it was time for a hot quickie!My sisters and I had spent some time walking around, checking out Rutherfordton, NC's Main Street on a cold, windy day last week. From there, we thought we'd take a look at the renovated lobby of the historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn.The Inn's website explains, "In 2005, the Inn enjoyed a full restoration to its historic splendor, and now features an outstanding collection of period art and antiques, duplicating the aesthetic experiences … [Read more...]
It's Happening . . .
Iannucci's Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant is indeed opening a second location at the spot previously occupied by Bella Regina - 1508 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28792.They are shooting for a first or second week in January, 2010 opening.The original Iannucci's Pizzeria and Italian is located at 1981 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803-2122. Their phone number at is (828) 684-5050.Print Page … [Read more...]
Piazza Now Open!
Reza, owner of Rezaz in Biltmore Village, Asheville, has announced the opening of his second eatery - Piazza. He's totally remodeled the interior of the space formerly occupied by Harvest, including a wood-fired oven. It's located on Hwy 74, near AC Reynolds High School.Piazza is Now Open for Business!Wood-Fired Pizza, Pasta, Subs and Wrapsin a casual, family style setting.Come on out and bring the family!Hours:Monday, Wednesday- SundayClosed TuesdayLunch: 11:00- 2:00 pmDinner: 5:00pm- … [Read more...]
Chicago Style Pizza?
Not sure what Chicago Style Pizza looks like?This tasty slice of Chicago Style goodness was part of our family dinner at Uno Chicago Grill in Charlotte. We try to stop at Uno's when we can, for a little culinary trip down memory lane for PIC.Don't tell PIC, but we'd stop even if he weren't with us. We love Chicago Style!Uno Chicago Grill401 S Tryon St # 130Charlotte, NC 28202-1935(704) 373-0085Print Page … [Read more...]
My Three Sons Takes Over Bellifulla Space in Fletcher
There's a new pizza place in Fletcher. My Three Sons has taken over the space that previously housed Bellifulla Pizza.My Three Sons5597 Hendersonville RdFletcher, NC 28732-6616(828) 684-7700Print Page … [Read more...]
Vito's Now Open
Vito's Chicago Style Pizza is now open at 300 Airport Rd, Arden.They're advertising a $5.99 lunch special and have posted a sign asking patrons to be patient for the first week or two while their staff is training.As of this writing, their hours are Sunday - Thursday 11:00AM to 9:00PM, Friday & Saturday 11:00AM to 10:00PM.Vito's300 Airport RdArden, NC828-687-9500Print Page … [Read more...]
Edible Eye Candy
West First Wood-Fired Pizza, please don't ever go away!Below is a half order of WF's House Salad ($4.50), made with "roasted pistachios, sundried cherries, creamy goat cheese and their house balsamic vinaigrette on organic mixed greens."Ever had a Shrimp Pizza? Try West First's version. All their pizza crusts are hand-made with organic wheat and are topped with freshly-grated Romano cheese. The pizza pictured here is "Personal" sized at 9" (approx $6.50) and is layered with pesto, feta, fresh … [Read more...]
Woot! It's Chicago Style!!
Good friend of Hendersonville Epicurean, Sweet Tooth, wondered why anyone would open a another pizza place in the area, let alone so close to Acropolis.This is why:It's Chicago style! Thick crust, thin crust, New York style - all good. But piled on Chicago style (if Vito's knows what they're doing) can be awesome.If you're looking for a job, Vito's is looking for you.Vito's300 Airport RdArden Nc 28704Print Page … [Read more...]
Popular Restaurateur Opening New Venture!
Reza Setayesh, Owner/Chef of the popular Rezaz Mediterranean Restaurant and Enoteca in Biltmore Village, Asheville, was spotted deep in conversation with architect, contractor and designer-types, huddled over plans at the location pictured below.If all goes according to plan, Piazza, which will occupy all of the space shown above, will open this Fall. This new pizzeria is on Hwy 74 (across from AC Reynolds High School, Ingles and CVS) at number 301 in Eastwood Village.With Reza involved, Piazza … [Read more...]
