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There's something uplifting about this cozy neighborhood spot. Maybe it's the cheerful yellow facade or perhaps it's the number they hand you on a playing card after you've ordered at the counter. No matter the reason, Little Chango is a delightful place for casual Latin American fare. Choose from items like arepas with shredded ropa vieja and "lunch boxes" with rice and meat selections. Don't even think about skipping their sides, ranging from mamposteao, or Puerto Rican-style yellow rice and beans, to a bright escabeche with diced avocado, thinly sliced bell peppers and red onion in vinegar

Luminosa is located at the recently reopened Flatiron Hotel, originally built in 1926. It's an elegant space, with an L-shaped marble bar counter and a dining room that unfolds into several areas with an open kitchen, brass fixtures, black leather seating, and windows dressed with cafe curtains.Executive Chef Graham House and his team strive for zero-waste, butchering whole cows in-house, and sourcing from local farmers' markets. Theirs is a crowd-pleasing menu of wood-fired pizza (perhaps topped with lemon, smoked mozzarella and arugula), impressive pastas (bucatini with summer squash, ricott

Find this charming establishment housed in a former garage in the South Slope district. The flat-roofed structure with its white painted brick exterior beckons with ample outdoor seating, while a wide garage door is left open to create a pleasant indoor/outdoor vibe.Heidi Bass is Mother's master baker and her passion for sourdough bloomed during the pandemic, leading to a successful home operation and now this thriving venture. Her partner here, Brett Watson, handles the wine program. Patrons come to purchase loaves of bread baked in-house; or stay to soak in the vibes for lunch or dinner. Ite

Serving up heaps of comforting breakfast fare since 2003, Sunny Point Café is indeed a warm and genial spot. Located in West Asheville, the café offers plenty of outdoor seating, as well as a covered patio and interior tables, and its sister spot, Rabbit Hole bakery, is just across the way. Come for the made-from-scratch, farm-to-table breakfast/brunch comfort fare, served from morning to afternoon. Must orders include the signature roasted tomato and cheddar omelet with maple-black pepper bacon served in a croissant; biscuits and gravy; or the chicken and waffle with pimento cheese and jalape

The Admiral leads the charge with a vintage diner meets modern bistro vibe. Their American cuisine displays playful, creative twists on a menu that mixes small and medium plates with a few classic steak and sauce options, as well as rotating “blue plate” specials like fried chicken, schnitzel and fish and chips. Noteworthy orders include blanched snap peas atop a creamy, charred spring onion pesto with pickled turnips. Tossed in a yuzu vinaigrette and finished with sesame seeds, it's a bright opener. Then, tuck into rack of lamb over a lemony couscous with sauteed leeks and asparagus. The whip

Located at the Radical hotel in Asheville's River Arts District, this red brick structure was originally built in 1923 and was previously a breakfast cereal factory. The space is done up in dark painted exposed brick walls decorated with murals, large windows with views of the French Broad river, tall ceilings, exposed air ducts and an open kitchen.Wood-fired is the dominant feature of this kitchen. Small plates include smoked fish dip accompanied by crunchy seasonal vegetables and house-made matzo; North Carolina crab beignets with Old Bay-seasoned powdered sugar for dusting, or a "Girl's Din

Tall John's is the quintessential neighborhood spot with a classic American menu and an ambience that makes it just right for everyone on any given night. It may be welcoming and laidback, but there is a clear emphasis on quality ingredients here, where house-made sauces are just one hint at the kitchen's skill.The menu leans into the name, with small and medium plates like olives, salads and tartare, and tall plates offerings hearty mains like steak, chicken and duck. Of course, nothing beats a classic order of Caesar salad with house-made croutons and a cheeseburger slathered with house-made