Find Your Flavor ...
Welcome to Blue Ridge Flavors, the Mountain Xpress' annual salute to Asheville-area eats and your one-stop guide to all that scene has to offer. You are holding the answer to that eternal question: "Where should we eat?" No matter what sort of culinary destination you're seeking, Blue Ridge Flavors is a well-calibrated compass for your adventure. Here's what's on the menu: Xpress Critic's Picks:
Our expert food critic, Hanna Rachel Raskin, compiled this list of 100 great Asheville-area restaurants. Arranged by mood, rather than menu, these thematic sections will steer you to a spot-on dining experience.
Readers' Picks ...
Every year, Xpress asks our readers where they love to dine. The winners of our "Best Of" balloting — the people's choices — are listed here.Complete Restaurant Directory ...
It's all here: phone numbers, addresses and Web sites for just about every eatery in Buncombe County. And the section is arranged by cuisine, so it's a snap to find an Italian (or Mexican, Mediterranean etc.) restaurant that's nearby, call to make a reservation, and find your way there.
