Asheville welcomed several new restaurants, bars, and breweries in the second quarter of 2024. These establishments offer a range of dining experiences, from casual to upscale, and cater to various tastes and preferences. Here is a glimpse of the latest culinary and beverage destinations that have recently opened their doors in the Asheville area:
1. **South Paw**: Located at 1996 Hendersonville Road, South Paw offers a diverse menu of New American cuisine, including smash burgers, prime rib, and tempeh. The restaurant features a full bar serving classic and signature cocktails.
2. **Soprana Rooftop Cucina**: Situated on the rooftop of Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown at 192 Haywood St., Soprana Rooftop Cucina is an Italian-inspired restaurant and bar known for its pizza and casual bites. Guests can enjoy dining with a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
3. **Auction House Food and Drink Hall**: Found at 29 Fanning Bridge Road in Fletcher, Auction House Food and Drink Hall houses several dining concepts under the KO Restaurant Group, offering a variety of food and beverage options, including wine bar, burger joint, seafood restaurant, cantina, and bourbon bar.
4. **Nightcrawler**: A pop-up cocktail provider at Trve Brewing Company on 255 Short Coxe Ave., Nightcrawler offers a selection of signature drinks in the craft brewery’s taproom, with special events held on the first Saturday of each month.
5. **Flour**: Nestled in the S&W Market at 56 Patton Ave., Flour is a café that serves freshly baked focaccia sandwiches, pizza, pastries, and coffee, catering to breakfast, lunch, and dinner crowds.
6. **Cooperative Coffee Shop**: Located at 210 Haywood Road, Cooperative Coffee Shop is a local roastery that offers coffee and espresso drinks made with in-house roasted beans, along with snacks and light meals.
7. **El Patio by Guajiro**: This indoor-outdoor beer and wine bar can be found at Asheville Cotton Mill Studios, complementing the offerings of Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food located at 122 Riverside Drive.
8. **Terra Nova Beer Co. and Mission Pizza**: Terra Nova Beer Co. opened its main brewery at 101 South Lexington Ave., partnering with Mission Pizza to provide food at the brewery.
9. **Chai Pani**: Relocated to 32 Banks Ave. on the South Slope, Chai Pani offers Indian street food, while its sister concept, Botiwalla, will open at Chai Pani’s former location.
10. **Luminosa**: Situated on the first floor of The Flat Iron Hotel at 20 Battery Park Ave., Luminosa is a new establishment featuring a rooftop bar and an underground speakeasy called The Red Ribbon Society.
These new additions add to the vibrant culinary and beverage scene of Asheville, providing residents and visitors with a diverse array of options to explore and enjoy.
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