A Persnickety Local's Guide to Asheville & Surrounding Towns

Michael
A Persnickety Local's Guide to Asheville & Surrounding Towns

Magik & Healing

Cleanse and refresh your soul in the mineral spring waters, listen to the Laurel River roar, and in early summer, watch the fireflies dance dazzling spirals for you. About an hour's drive from the Hawk, but absolutely worth a visit! Be sure to call ahead, especially during peak season, because they book up fast.
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Hot Springs
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Cleanse and refresh your soul in the mineral spring waters, listen to the Laurel River roar, and in early summer, watch the fireflies dance dazzling spirals for you. About an hour's drive from the Hawk, but absolutely worth a visit! Be sure to call ahead, especially during peak season, because they book up fast.

Neighborhoods

Experience historic, small town Appalachia. Sweet cafes, artisan owned mercantiles, and locavore markets like Zadie's. Enjoy a CBD-infused libation at the CBD Cafe, or a local hard cider riverside at the Old Marshall Jail -- it's a restaurant with amazing food.
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Marshall
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Experience historic, small town Appalachia. Sweet cafes, artisan owned mercantiles, and locavore markets like Zadie's. Enjoy a CBD-infused libation at the CBD Cafe, or a local hard cider riverside at the Old Marshall Jail -- it's a restaurant with amazing food.

Food scene

Believe it or not, this is a fantastic restaurant with a back patio to die for. Sit riverside while sipping a local hard cider or farm-to-table entrees.
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Old Marshall Jail Hotel
33 Baileys Branch Rd
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Believe it or not, this is a fantastic restaurant with a back patio to die for. Sit riverside while sipping a local hard cider or farm-to-table entrees.
Our favorite casual spot for creative burgers made with mindfully-harvested meats. Build your burger the way you like, or get adventurous with one of the board specials. Local Tip: If there's a line, go straight to the bar. You can sit right down and order!
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Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton Ave
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Our favorite casual spot for creative burgers made with mindfully-harvested meats. Build your burger the way you like, or get adventurous with one of the board specials. Local Tip: If there's a line, go straight to the bar. You can sit right down and order!
For more upscale lunch or dinner, visit Isa's. They have excellent service, THE best house salad in town (get it with salmon) and -- interestingly -- an amazing cheeseburger.
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Isa's French Bistro
1 Battery Park Ave
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For more upscale lunch or dinner, visit Isa's. They have excellent service, THE best house salad in town (get it with salmon) and -- interestingly -- an amazing cheeseburger.
Fresh, creative Caribbean food -- one of our go-to's! Try the nachos for an appetizer, and Marley's Magic or Soul Rebel for an entree. Many sauces are dairy free. All pasta dishes can be made gluten free or with zoodles for a lighter meal.
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Nine Mile
233 Montford Ave
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Fresh, creative Caribbean food -- one of our go-to's! Try the nachos for an appetizer, and Marley's Magic or Soul Rebel for an entree. Many sauces are dairy free. All pasta dishes can be made gluten free or with zoodles for a lighter meal.
Unbelievable barbecue, with an emphasis on local & mindfully raised meats. Local Tip: Get there EARLY. They do not take reservations. But on weekdays or by going early on weekends, you have the best shot of getting a table with ease.
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Buxton Hall Barbecue
32 Banks Ave
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Unbelievable barbecue, with an emphasis on local & mindfully raised meats. Local Tip: Get there EARLY. They do not take reservations. But on weekdays or by going early on weekends, you have the best shot of getting a table with ease.

Grocery

Earth Fare is our favorite locally owned grocer, with emphasis on local, organic and healthy foods. Like Whole Foods, but not owned by Jeff Bezos.
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Earth Fare
66 Westgate Pkwy
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Earth Fare is our favorite locally owned grocer, with emphasis on local, organic and healthy foods. Like Whole Foods, but not owned by Jeff Bezos.
Support local!
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French Broad Food Co-Op
90 Biltmore Ave
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Support local!

Farmer's Markets

Our first pick for "grocery shopping." You can get pretty much all your needs met here ... fresh off the farm produce, cheese, fish, meat, eggs, chocolate, ice cream, coffee, artisan goodies and much much more. Visit our neighbor, farmer Anna at the Ivy Creek stand! April - November: Saturdays from 8am to noon Hosted at UNC-Asheville
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North Asheville Tailgate Market
275 University Heights
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Our first pick for "grocery shopping." You can get pretty much all your needs met here ... fresh off the farm produce, cheese, fish, meat, eggs, chocolate, ice cream, coffee, artisan goodies and much much more. Visit our neighbor, farmer Anna at the Ivy Creek stand! April - November: Saturdays from 8am to noon Hosted at UNC-Asheville
2 minutes up the road from the Hawk, visit Anna's farm stand for produce fresh off her farm, Smiling Hara hempeh, flowers, and more!
Ivy Creek Family Farm
390 North Fork Road
2 minutes up the road from the Hawk, visit Anna's farm stand for produce fresh off her farm, Smiling Hara hempeh, flowers, and more!