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DOWNTOWN. Suave, celebrity-frequented Café on the Square enjoys an enviable location near Pack Square, making it ideal for people-watching and rendering it a favorite of both downtown business people and theater-goers. The accomplished menu is studded with dishes like pecan-encrusted chicken, seafood penne with dill-cream sauce, a Black Angus filet, rainbow trout, and braised lamb shanks. Small-portion plates are also available, and great service is a plus. Look, too, for live music and weekly drink specials.
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BILTMORE AREA. This bi-level eatery is awash in bright colors, framed art, and quirky, industrial-inspired furnishings. It's the kind of place that folks pop in and out of to pick up a café latte and a quick bite, or hang out in and enjoy their leisure time. If you crave sustenance, opt for a beef or veggie burger, a chicken or egg salad (with bacon!) sandwich, or a cucumber salad with fresh dill. Just grazing? The hummus is a garlicky treat. Late-risers can also count on breakfast being served till 11am.
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DOWNTOWN. Named after an Indonesian legend extolling the seeds of a plant that supposedly promotes divine conversation and physical satiation, this cafe has been a city mainstay for decades. Dedicated to local, organic ingredients and a global food sensibility, it puts folks at ease as it caters to their myriad tastes. As such, it presents salads, sandwiches, roll-ups, empanadas, pastas, and dishes like pad Thai and a rosemary cider-braised seitan steak. A friendly waitstaff is also a constant, along with an all-natural vegetarian menu. Also offers a juice bar and seasonal outdoor dining.
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ENKA. Mosaic's name is obvious when you see its patterned tabletops, but it's also more subtly indicated by the menu's varied offerings. Deli sandwiches are assembled with your choice of bread, while panini options range from roasted chicken with marinara to a reuben with ham instead of pastrami. Salads, soups, and desserts also come into play, and daily specials further expand the possibilities. Look, too, for hot and cold teas and coffees, along with frosty fruit smoothies.
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DOWNTOWN. Intended to be a neighborhood gathering place, this establishment follows the European premise of the bistro as an eatery with a casual vibe and a menu that changes weekly. Even its decor, with an impressive wooden bar and classic pendant lighting, follows suit. The menu offers salads, sandwiches, and varying dishes like rack of lamb with cherry confit, pan-fried mahi mahi in a puttanesca sauce, and butternut squash ravioli in a pesto cream sauce. Coffees, liqueurs, and desserts are also worth exploring. Plus, if you're in the market for a little nightlife action, the onsite Z Lounge offers dancing and live music.
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DOWNTOWN. Cozy lighting and atmosphere make this enticing cafe a good bet when you want a meal with flavors beyond the status quo. The kitchen at the funky New American restaurant uses fresh, locally-grown, organic ingredients to create outstanding "urban world" dishes. What this means is a menu that sifts through global cuisines and then presents their best dishes. It includes a Middle Eastern platter, habanero pulled pork quesadillas, chimichangas, and lots of seasonal offerings. Colorful desserts are also worth sampling.
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DOWNTOWN. Chic yet unpretentious, Picholine has a decidedly Continental feel, and it takes food seriously, presenting not just basic soup-and-sandwich variations but well-considered dishes. At lunch, you'll find panini and a lovely chicken salad tinged with dill, while dinner produces more substantive options, like pastas and a gourmet variation of meatloaf. Desserts are also a delicious treat, and Picholine's coffee selections are invariably good. An all-day breakfast is an added perk.
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1 Approach Rd, The Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC 28803 · 828-225-1333
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BILTMORE AREA. An eatery carved out of a Victorian-era stable may seem a bit odd, but this laid-back spot is all charm, done up in the eminently tasteful style that is characteristically Biltmore. The pub-like interior is bright and gleaming, and its proximity to the mansion makes it a good prospect for a casual lunch. Start with black-eyed pea cakes, jazzed up with a corn and red pepper relish, before settling into an Angus beef burger with bleu cheese and bacon. Other considerations include a barbecue sandwich, pot roast, rotisserie chicken, and "everything is homemade" deli sandwiches.
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WEAVERVILLE. Distinguished by a certain unassuming comfort and homeyness, Sunnyside is, indeed, graced by light and a menu devoted to quality. While the cafe concept is low-key, the food is upscale, though not forced. Lunch delivers options like a highly-regarded reuben sandwich, salmon pasta, and a chicken Cobb salad. Dinner sets forth an herb-seasoned pork loin, filet mignon, a tuna steak, and crab cakes. Soups are also very good, and full glasses of sweet tea are a constant.
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DOWNTOWN. Dark wood floors, muted yellow walls, bistro tables topped with flowers and additional sidewalk seating give this eatery upscale appeal. The kitchen serves tantalizing breakfasts such as New Orleans-style French toast, sweet potato pancakes and omelets with complimentary hot biscuits all day. Dinner options include shrimp and grits, nutty fried chicken with mashed sweet potatoes, and a veggie plate that might include organic honey-glazed carrots, marinated grilled tofu or candied ginger cornbread with peanut butter.
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