HELENE UPDATES
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7
ALL DAY DARLING (updated)
The All Day Darling restaurant in Montford (102 Montford Avenue) has returned to regular hours and is welcoming customers 7 days a week from 7:00AM – 8:00PM.
ALL SOULS PIZZA
The All Souls Pizza restaurant (175 Clingman Avenue) has reopened for takeout only service Tuesday – Saturday from 4:30PM – 8:30PM.
BOMBA
The downtown cafe, Bomba, has reopened and is offering breakfast service daily from 8:00AM – 12:00PM. They are currently operating from their neighboring sister restaurant, Salsa’s (6 Patton Avenue).
BUXTON CHICKEN PALACE
The Buxton Chicken Palace restaurant has reopened in the S&W Market (56 Patton Avenue) and is welcoming customers for regular hours. (Instagram)
CANTINA LOUIE
The Cantina Louie Mexican restaurant (2 Gerber Road Suite 101) has reopened for dine-in and takeout service Tuesday – Saturday from 11:00AM – 10:00PM and Sunday – Monday from 11:00AM – 9:00PM.
CHOCOLATE FETISH
The Chocolate Fetish has reopened their downtown retail store (36 Haywood Street) and is welcoming customers Tuesday – Saturday from 12:00PM – 5:00PM. Customers can also place orders via their website to be shipped nationwide. (Website)
CHOP SHOP BUTCHERY
The Chop Shop Butchery (100 Charlotte Street) has reopened with limited capacity and is welcoming customers Tuesday – Saturday from 9:00AM – 3:00PM.
CRAVE DESSERT BAR
The Crave Dessert Bar (41 N Lexington Avenue Suite 100) has reopened in downtown Asheville and is offering dine-in and takeout service Thursday – Sunday from 4:00PM – 10:00PM.
CÚRATE (updated)
The Cúrate Tapas Bar in downtown Asheville (11 Biltmore Avenue) has reopened and is serving a limited dine-in menu Tuesday – Friday from 5:00PM – 9:30PM, and Saturday – Sunday from 11:00AM – 9:30PM. Reservations are available on Resy.
FLOUR
The Flour bakery and cafe (56 Patton Avenue) has reopened in the S&W Market with a limited menu. Check their social media for the latest hours.
THE GOLDEN PINEAPPLE
The Golden Pineapple bar (503 Haywood Road) has reopened in West Asheville with limited hours starting at 5:00PM. Check their social media for the latest updates.
GREEN TEA SUSHI
The Green Tea sushi restaurant (2 Regent Park Boulevard) has reopened for takeout-only service with regular hours Monday – Thursday from 11:30AM – 3:00PM and 4:30PM – 9:30PM, Friday from 11:30AM – 3:00PM and 4:30PM – 10:00PM, Saturday from 11:30AM – 10:00PM, and Sunday from 12:00PM – 9:30PM. Orders can be placed via their website or by phone.
HAYWOOD FAMOUS
The West Asheville coffee shop and sober nightlife spot, Haywood Famous (508 Haywood Road), has reopened and is welcoming customers Thursday – Tuesday from 5:00PM – 10:30PM.
HEMINGWAY’S CUBA
The downtown rooftop restaurant, Hemingway’s Cuba (15 Page Avenue), has reopened and is welcoming customers 7 days a week. The bar is open from 4:30PM – 10:30PM, and dinner service is from 5:00PM – 8:30PM. (Website)
JERUSALEM GARDEN
The downtown restaurant, Jerusalem Garden Café (78 Patton Avenue), has reopened and is offering a limited menu Wednesday – Sunday from 11:30AM – 8:00PM.
LAILA
The Laila Indian restaurant (77 Biltmore Avenue) has reopened with regular hours. However, their Biltmore Village sister restaurant Andaaz remains closed until further notice.
LITTLE PIGS
The Little Pigs BBQ restaurant (384 McDowell Street) has reopened and is welcoming customers for lunch and dinner service Monday – Saturday from 10:30AM – 7:30PM.
MEHFIL
The downtown Indian restaurant, Mehfil (5 Biltmore Avenue), has reopened and is welcoming customers Monday – Thursday from 11:30AM – 2:15PM and 4:30PM – 8:30PM, Friday – Saturday from 11:30AM – 9:30PM, and Sunday from 11:30AM – 8:30PM (Instagram)
MELA
The Mela Indian restaurant (70 N Lexington Avenue) has reopened for dine-in and takeout service 7 days a week and is welcoming customers for their lunch buffet from 11:30AM – 2:30PM and dinner service from 5:30PM – 9:30PM. (Website)
MIKASA CRIOLLA
The Mikasa Criolla Peruvian restaurant has reopened in the S&W Market (56 Patton Avenue) and is welcoming customers for regular hours. (Instagram)
MONTFORD ROOFTOP
The Montford Rooftop bar (199 Haywood Street) has reopened and is welcoming customers for regular hours 7 days a week from 4:00PM – 10:00PM
MOUNTAIN MADRE
The Mountain Madre Mexican Kitchen & Agave Bar (13 W Walnut Street) has reopened with a limited menu Tuesday – Thursday from 3:00PM – 9:00PM, Friday – Saturday from 11:00AM – 10:00PM, and Sunday from 12:00PM – 8:00PM.
OLD SCHOOL SUBS
The South Asheville deli, Old School Subs (55 Sweeten Creek Road) has reopened and is welcoming customers Monday – Friday from 11:00AM – 4:00PM and Saturday from 11:00AM – 3:00PM.
PLANT
The North Asheville vegan restaurant, Plant (165 Merrimon Avenue), has reopened and is offering dinner service Wednesday – Sunday starting at 5:00PM. Reservations are available via their website. (Website)
POSANA
The downtown restaurant, Posana (1 Biltmore Avenue) has reopened for dine-in and takeout service with new hours Wednesday – Sunday from 12:00PM – 8:00PM. They are currently offering an all day menu with daily specials.
ROMAN’S DELI
The downtown sandwich shop, Roman’s Deli (75 Haywood Street Suite A), has reopened with regular hours Monday – Friday from 10:00AM – 3:00PM. (Facebook)
ROMEO’S VEGAN BURGER
The Romeo’s Vegan Burger restaurant (640 Merrimon Avenue) has reopened with limited hours from 12:00PM – 8:00PM daily. They are currently serving a special community menu. (Instagram)
SALSA’S
The downtown Caribbean restaurant, Salsa’s (6 Patton Avenue), has reopened with limited hours posted on social media.
SOPRANA ROOFTOP CUCINA
The Soprana Rooftop Cucina (192 Haywood Street, 7th floor) has reopened and is welcoming customers for dinner service from 5:00PM – 10:00PM daily.
TALL JOHN’S
The Tall John’s neighborhood tavern (152 Montford Avenue) has reopened and is welcoming customers 7 days a week from 4:00PM – 9:00PM. (Website)
ULTRA COFFEEBAR
The RAD cafe, Ultra Coffeebar (242 Clingman Avenue), has reopened with regular hours from 8:00AM – 3:00PM daily.
WHITE DUCK
The White Duck taco shops in downtown (12 Biltmore Avenue) and South Asheville (16 Miami Circle) have reopened with limited hours 7 days a week from 12:00PM – 8:00PM. However, their flagship RAD location remains closed until further notice. (Website)
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30
828 FAMILY PIZZERIA
The 828 Family Pizzeria (946 Merrimon Avenue) has reopened as of 10/30 and is offering a limited takeout only menu from 4:00PM – 8:30PM daily. (Instagram)
THE ADMIRAL
The Admiral restaurant (400 Haywood Road) has softly reopened with limited hours from 4:00PM – 9:00PM. Customers can also purchase gift cards online. (Instagram)
ASHEVILLE SANDWICH COMPANY
The Arden sandwich shop, Asheville Sandwich Company (330 Rockwood Road), has reopened and is welcoming customers Monday – Saturday from 11:00AM – 9:00PM and Sunday from 11:00AM – 5:00PM.
THE BLACKBIRD (updated)
The downtown farm-to-table restaurant, Blackbird (47 Biltmore Avenue), has softly reopened with regular hours. They have set up a GoFundMe to support employees who are unable to return fully to work. (Website)
BOTANIST & BARREL (updated)
The Botanist & Barrel tasting bar in downtown (32 Broadway Street) has reopened and is welcoming guests for limited hours from 2:00PM – 8:00PM Thursday – Tuesday.
CHARACTER STUDY
The West Asheville bar, Character Study (797 Haywood Road), has reopened with regular hours Sunday – Thursday from 4:00PM – 11:00PM and Friday – Saturday from 4:00PM – 1:00AM.
COOPERATIVE COFFEE SHOP
The Cooperative Coffee Shop (210 Haywood Road) has reopened and is offering window service 7 days a week from 8:00AM – 2:00PM. (Instagram)
CREEKSIDE TAPHOUSE
The Haw Creek restaurant, Creekside Taphouse (8 Beverly Road), has softly reopened with a limited menu and hours posted on social media. (Instagram)
DEL VECCHIO’S (updated)
Both Del Vecchio’s Italian restaurants in Asheville have reopened. Del Vecchio’s South (1854 Hendersonville Road) is welcoming guests for dine-in and to-go service from 11:00AM – 9:00PM daily. Del Vecchio’s North (333 Merrimon Avenue) is offering a limited menu from 3:00PM – 9:00PM daily.
FARM BURGER
Both Farm Burger locations in Asheville have reopened. Farm Burger downtown (10 Patton Avenue) is offering a limited menu Wednesday – Monday from 11:30AM – 8:00PM. Farm Burger South (1831 Hendersonville Road) is welcoming customers 7 days a week from 11:00AM – 8:00PM. (Website)
GEMELLI
The Gemelli Italian restaurant (70 Westgate Parkway) has reopened with a limited menu and is welcoming customers Thursday – Monday from 3:00PM – 8:00PM. Reservations are available via their website. (Instagram)
HULI SUE’S
The Huli Sue’s BBQ restaurant (1 Page Avenue Suite 150) has softly reopened and is welcoming customers for limited hours Friday – Sunday from 12:00PM – 8:00PM. Their food truck will be at Highland Brewing Wednesday 10/30 from 2:00PM – close. They are offering 25% off cocktails all season long. (Instagram)
JETTIE RAE’S OYSTER HOUSE (updated)
The Jettie Rae’s Oyster House in North Asheville (143 Charlotte Street) has reopened with a limited menu and is welcoming customers Tuesday – Thursday from 5:00PM – 8:30PM and Friday – Saturday from 5:00PM – 9:00PM. (Instagram)
LAUGHING SEED CAFE
The downtown vegetarian restaurant, Laughing Seed Cafe (40 Wall Street), has reopened with a limited menu for dine in and takeout service Friday – Monday from 12:00PM – 7:00PM.
LIBERTY HOUSE CAFE
The Liberty House Cafe (221 S Liberty Street) has reopened and is welcoming customers from 9:00AM – 3:00PM daily. (Instagram)
LITTLE JUMBO
The Little Jumbo cocktail bar (241 Broadway Street) has reopened with regular hours Sunday – Thursday from 4:00PM – 11:00PM and Friday – Saturday from 4:00PM – 1:00AM. (Instagram)
THE PURE & PROPER (updated)
The Pure & Proper eatery in Black Mountain (114 E State Street) has softly reopened for walk-in service and is welcoming customers Tuesday – Saturday from 11:00AM – 8:00PM.
ODD’S CAFE
The West Asheville coffee shop, Odd’s Cafe (800 Haywood Road), has reopened for regular hours 7 days a week from 7:00AM – 7:00PM.
SHORT STREET CAKES
The West Asheville bakery, Short Street Cakes (225 Haywood Road), has softly reopened and is welcoming customers and accepting orders Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00AM – 5:00PM.
STRADA ITALIANO
The downtown restaurant, Strada Italiano (27 Broadway Street), has reopened and is offering a limited menu Thursday – Monday from 3:00PM – 8:00PM. Reservations are available via their website. (Instagram)
SUNNY POINT + RABBIT HOLE
The Sunny Point Café (626 Haywood Road) has reopened and is welcoming guests 7 days a week from 8:30AM – 2:30PM. Customers can also purchase gift cards online. The Rabbit Hole bakery (9 State Street) has reopened and is welcoming guests Thursday – Monday from 8:00AM – 2:00PM. They are accepting cake orders, and keep an eye out for holiday specials which will be available for pre-order soon.
THAI PEARL (updated)
The Thai Pearl restaurant (747 Haywood Road) has reopened for to-go only service and is accepting orders Monday – Friday from 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM and Saturday – Sunday from 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
UKIAH
The Ukiah Japanese smokehouse (121 Biltmore Avenue) will reopen on Thursday, 10/31. Reservations are now available. Stay tuned to their social media for further updates.
URBAN ORCHARD CIDER CO.
The Urban Orchard Cider bar and tasting room in South Slope (24 Buxton Avenue) has reopened with a limited menu and is welcoming guests starting at 2:00PM daily. Customers can also order cider to be shipped nationwide and purchase gift cards via their website.
THE WHALE
The Whale craft beer collective (507 Haywood Road #10) has reopened and is welcoming customers from 1:00PM – 8:00PM daily.
WESTVILLE PUB
The Westville Pub (777 Haywood Road) has reopened and is welcoming customers 7 days a week from 11:00AM – Midnight.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
67 BILTMORE
The downtown eatery, 67 Biltmore (67 Biltmore Avenue), has reopened with a limited takeout only menu available for pickup Tuesday – Friday from 10:00AM – 4:00PM. (Instagram)
ASHEVILLE CHARCUTERIE CO.
The downtown shop, Asheville Charcuterie Co. (25 Page Ave, Suite 102), has reopened for regular hours Wednesday – Thursday from 12:00PM – 6:00PM, Friday – Saturday from 12:00PM – 7:00PM, and Sunday from 12:00PM – 5:00PM.
ASHEVILLE PROPER
The Asheville Proper steakhouse (1 Page Avenue Suite 151) has reopened as of 10/24 and is offering a new, value-forward menu in the Grove Arcade.
BABY BULL
The River Arts District burger shop, Baby Bull (1 Roberts Street), has reopened with regular hours Wednesday – Monday from 12:00PM – 9:00PM (8:00PM on Sundays). (Website)
BEE THAI KITCHEN
The Bee Thai Kitchen restaurant (45 S French Broad Avenue) has reopened for takeout service with a limited menu and hours from 11:00AM – 8:00PM. (Facebook)
BOTIWALLA (updated)
The Botiwalla restaurant in West Asheville (697 Haywood Road) has reopened for full service Sunday – Thursday 11:30AM – 9:00PM and Friday and Saturday 11:30AM – 9:30PM. The location in downtown (22 Battery Park Avenue) has opened and is welcoming guests Tuesday – Sunday from 11:30AM – 8:00PM.
CHAI PANI
The Chai Pani restaurant in South Slope (32 Banks Avenue) has reopened and is offering a limited time, all-you-can-eat hurricane hot bar buffet from 11:00AM – 3:00PM and from 5:00PM – 9:00PM daily. (Instagram)
CITY BAKERY
The City Bakery cafe in North Asheville (88 Charlotte Street) has reopened with a limited menu and temporary hours Tuesday – Saturday from 7:30AM – 12:30PM. (Website)
COPPER CROWN
The East Asheville restaurant, Copper Crown (1011 Tunnel Road), has reopened with a limited takeout only menu. Customers can order online or by phone Sunday – Thursday from 4:30PM – 9:00PM and Friday – Saturday from 4:30PM – 9:30PM. (Website)
DILBAR
The downtown Indian street food restaurant, Dilbar (5 Biltmore Avenue), has reopened and is welcoming customers from 11:30AM – 9:00PM Tuesday – Thursday and Sunday and from 11:30AM – 10:00PM Friday – Saturday. Everything on their menu is currently priced at $9.99. Additionally, they are serving free hot meals from 12:30PM – 4:00PM daily outside the restaurant. (Instagram)
EARLY GIRL EATERY (updated)
The Early Girl Eatery locations in South Asheville (1378 Hendersonville Road), West Asheville (444 Haywood Road #101), and downtown (8 Wall Street) have all reopened and are offering a limited menu Thursday – Monday from 8:00AM – 3:00PM. (Website)
GAN SHAN WEST
The West Asheville restaurant, Gan Shan West (285 Haywood Road), has reopened for dine-in and takeout service and is offering a limited menu Tuesday – Sunday from 4:00PM – 8:00PM. (Website)
GOOD HOT FISH
The South Slope restaurant, Good Hot Fish, remains closed until further notice. Customers can purchase merchandise and pre-order chef Ashleigh Shanti’s ‘Our South’ cookbook via their website. Additionally, chef Ashleigh Shanti’s Kitchen Pepper spice blend is currently available for purchase through Burlap & Barrel. See link here.
THE HOP
The Hop Ice Cream North (640 Merrimon Avenue) and West (721 Haywood Rd) have reopened with limited menus and no dining room seating. They are welcoming customers Monday – Thursday from 1:00PM – 5:00PM and Friday – Sunday from 1:00PM – 9:00PM.
As of 10/23, The Hop Black Mountain (114 Cherry Street) has reopened with a limited menu Wednesday – Thursday from 1:00PM – 5:00PM and Friday – Sunday from 1:00PM – 9:00PM. Their downtown S&W Market location remains closed.
Customers can also purchase “Community Scoops” through The Hop’s website to be distributed to the WNC community on a designated day.
HULI SUE’S
The downtown restaurant, Huli Sue’s BBQ & Grill (1 Page Avenue), has softly reopened with limited hours. Check their social media for dates and times.
JETTIE RAE’S OYSTER HOUSE (updated)
The Jettie Rae’s Oyster House in North Asheville (143 Charlotte Street) has reopened with a limited menu Tuesday – Thursday from 5:00PM – 8:30PM and Friday – Saturday from 5:00PM – 9:00PM. (Instagram)
LITTLE D’S
The Little D’s restaurant (962 Merrimon Avenue) has reopened and is welcoming customers for extended dinner hours Wednesday – Monday from 4:00PM – 9:00PM
LITTLE LOUIE’S
The Little Louie’s bar and restaurant (1478 Patton Avenue) has reopened with a limited menu and is welcoming customers from 4:00PM – 10:00PM daily.
LEO’S HOUSE OF THIRST
The West Asheville wine bar, Leo’s House of Thirst (1055 Haywood Road), has softly reopened with regular hours Tuesday – Thursday from 4:00PM – 10:00PM, Friday – Saturday from 12:00PM – 10:00PM, and Sunday from 12:00PM – 8:00PM.
THE LOBSTER TRAP
The downtown seafood restaurant, The Lobster Trap, (35 Patton Avenue) is open with a temporary menu, Wednesday through Sunday, with some of their all-time favorites like the crab cake sliders, the lobster roll and the whole Maine lobster.
LUMINOSA
The downtown restaurant, Luminosa (20 Battery Park Avenue), has reopened with limited dinner service Thursday – Sunday from 5:00PM – 9:00PM. All proceeds of signature non-alcoholic beverage sales will be donated to hurricane relief efforts. They are continuing to offer free daily lunches to the community.
MOTHER BAKERY
The Mother bakery and cafe in South Slope (244 Short Coxe Avenue) has reopened with a limited menu Wednesday – Sunday from 10:00AM – 8:00PM. However, their shop in the River Arts District (20 Artful Way) remains closed until further notice. (Instagram)
MOTHER OCEAN SEAFOOD MARKET
The Mother Ocean Seafood Market (640 Merrimon Avenue) has reopened and is welcoming diners Tuesday – Thursday from 11:00AM – 4:00PM and Friday – Saturday from 11:00AM – 9:00PM. The market is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00AM – 6:00PM.
NINE MILE
All three Nine Mile restaurants in Asheville have reopened with a full menu for dine-in and takeout service. The Montford (233 Montford Avenue) and West Asheville (751 Haywood Road) locations are welcoming customers 7 days a week from 4:00PM – 10:00PM. The Biltmore Park location (33 Town Square Blvd) is open Sunday – Thursday from 4:00PM – 9:00PM and Friday – Saturday from 4:00PM – 10:00PM. (Instagram)
POP BUBBLE TEA
The Pop Bubble Tea shop in North Asheville (640 Merrimon Avenue) has reopened with a limited menu and is welcoming customers from 1:00PM – 5:00PM daily.
PIZZA MIND
The Pizza Mind restaurant (285 Haywood Road) has reopened in West Asheville as of 10/24 and is welcoming guests 7 days a week from 12:00PM – 9:00PM. (Website)
THE PURE & PROPER
The Pure & Proper eatery in Black Mountain (114 E State Street) has softly reopened for walk-in service with limited hours from 11:00AM – 8:00PM.
THE RHU/RHUBARB
The Rhu cafe in downtown (10 S Lexington Avenue) has reopened as of 10/26 and is welcoming customers Thursday – Monday from 8:30AM – 4:00PM. Their sister restaurant, Rhubarb (7 SW Pack Square), remains closed until further notice, but customers can purchase gift cards for future visits. (Website)
ROWAN COFFEE
The downtown cafe and roastery, Rowan Coffee (66 Broadway Street), has reopened for dine-in and to-go service from 8:00AM – 2:00PM daily. (Instagram)
THAI PEARL
The Thai Pearl restaurant (747 Haywood Road) has reopened for to-go only service with regular hours Sunday – Friday from 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM and Saturday from 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM. They are currently offering a $13 Pad Thai special.
VINNIE’S (updated)
The original Vinnie’s Italian restaurant (641 Merrimon Ave.) has reopened with a limited menu Sunday – Thursday 4:00PM – 8:30PM and Friday – Saturday from 4:00PM – 9:00PM. Vinnie’s South remains closed at this time.
WALK
The West Asheville Lounge and Kitchen (401 Haywood Road) has reopened as of 10/24 and is serving a limited menu from 11:30AM – 9:00PM daily. (Instagram)
WELL-BRED
The Well-Bred Bakery and Café in Weaverville (26 N Main Street) has reopened and is welcoming customers 7 days a week from 9:00AM – 4:00PM. Their Reems Creek food truck (232 Reems Creek Road) is currently open from 8:00AM – 3:00PM daily. However, their Grove Arcade location remains closed, and their Biltmore Village café did not make it through the storm and will be rebuilt in a new location. (Website)
WHITE LABS
The White Labs Brewing Co. restaurant and brewery (172 S Charlotte Street) has reopened as of 10/23 and is welcoming guests Wednesday – Sunday from 1:00PM – 8:00PM.
ZEN SUSHI
The Zen Sushi restaurant (640 Merrimon Avenue) has reopened with limited hours Wednesday – Monday from 11:00PM – 3:15PM and 4:30PM – 9:00PM. (Website)
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
ALL DAY DARLING
The All Day Darling restaurant in Montford (102 Montford Avenue) has reopened and is serving a limited menu 7 days a week from 8:00AM – 7:00PM. Daily dinner specials are available from 4:00PM – 7:00PM. Be on the lookout for occasional free pizza fundraisers in the coming weeks. They have set up a GoFundMe page to support their staff during the recovery from Hurricane Helene. Click here for the GoFundMe page.
ASHEVILLE PIZZA & BREWING
Both of the Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company locations in North Asheville and downtown remain closed. They have set up a GoFundMe page to support their employees who are unable to fully return to work. Click here for the GoFundMe page.
ASHEVILLE PIZZA
The Asheville Pizza restaurant in South Asheville (1850 Hendersonville Road Suite A) is open for delivery and pick-up 7 days a week from 3:00PM – 9:00PM. (Instagram)
THE BAKED PIE CO
The Baked Pie Company dessert shop in Arden (4 Long Shoals Road Suite A) has reopened and is serving a rotating menu Tuesday – Saturday from 11:00AM – 6:00PM. Additionally, #WNCSTRONG t-shirts are available for purchase in store. A portion of proceeds from t-shirt sales will support displaced restaurant staff in WNC. (Website)
THE BIER GARDEN
The Bier Garden bar and restaurant in downtown (46 Haywood Street) has reopened, and is welcoming guests for limited hours starting at 4:00PM. They have set up a GoFundMe page to support staff who have not been able to work. Click here for the GoFundMe page. (Facebook)
BISCUIT HEAD
Biscuit Head South (1994 Hendersonville Road) has reopened and is serving a full breakfast menu 7 days a week from 8:00AM – 2:00PM, with delivery available from Kickback AVL. The Biscuit Head West (Haywood Road) and Downtown (Biltmore Avenue) locations remain closed until further notice. (Website)
THE BLACKBIRD
The downtown farm-to-table restaurant, Blackbird, remains closed. Be on the lookout for occasional complimentary meal pop-ups in the coming weeks. They have set up a GoFundMe to support employees who are unable to return fully to work. Click here for the GoFundMe page.
BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA
The Blue Mountain Pizza restaurant in Weaverville (55 N Main Street) has reopened and is offering a full menu Tuesday – Sunday from 11:00AM – 9:00PM. Payment is cash only at this time. To-go and delivery options are available. (Website)
BOTANIST & BARREL
The Botanist & Barrel tasting bar in downtown (32 Broadway Street) has reopened and is welcoming guests for limited hours starting at 2:00PM Thursday – Tuesday. (Instagram)
BOTIWALLA
The Botiwalla restaurant in West Asheville (697 Haywood Road) has reopened for full service Sunday – Thursday 11:30AM – 9:00PM and Friday and Saturday 11:30AM – 9:30PM. Chai Pani & Botiwalla merch is available online, and for every item sold $2 goes to their Employee Relief Fund. They have also set up a GoFundMe to donate directly to their employee relief fund. Click here to access the GoFundMe page.
BOUCHON
The downtown restaurant, Bouchon (62 N Lexington Avenue), remains closed. However, their sister restaurant RendezVous (184 New Haw Creek Road) has reopened in East Asheville. (Instagram)
CECILIA’S KITCHEN
Cecilia’s Kitchen restaurant in North Asheville (870 Merrimon Avenue) has softly reopened with limited hours and a reduced menu. (Hours to be posted soon on Facebook)
CHAI PANI
The Chai Pani restaurant in downtown Asheville (32 Banks Avenue) remains closed. However, their sister restaurant, Botiwalla, is open in West Asheville. Chai Pani & Botiwalla merch is available online, and for every item sold $2 goes to their Employee Relief Fund. They have also set up a GoFundMe to donate directly to the fund. Click here for the GoFundMe page.
COPPER CROWN
The Copper Crown restaurant in East Asheville (1011 Tunnel Road) has reopened and is serving a limited takeout only menu starting on 10/24. (Instagram)
CÚRATE
The Cúrate Tapas Bar in downtown Asheville (11 Biltmore Avenue) has reopened and is serving a limited dine-in menu Tuesday – Sunday from 5:00PM – 9:00PM. Reservations are available on Resy. They have also set up a GoFundMe to support Cúrate and La Bodega employees who have been unable to work. Click here for the GoFundMe page.
DEL VECCHIO’S
The Del Vecchio’s South Italian restaurant (1854 Hendersonville Road) has reopened and is welcoming guests for dine-in and to-go service from 11:00AM – 9:00PM daily. However, their Merrimon Avenue location remains closed until further notice. (Instagram)
EARLY GIRL EATERY
Early Girl Eatery South (1378 Hendersonville Road) has reopened and is offering a limited menu Thursday – Monday from 8:00AM – 3:00PM. Their West Asheville (444 Haywood Road #101) and downtown (8 Wall Street) locations are expected to reopen on 10/24 with the same limited hours and menu. They have set up a GoFundMe to support their employees who have lost work due to Hurricane Helene. Click here for the GoFundMe page.
FRENCH BROAD CHOCOLATE LOUNGE
The French Broad Chocolate Lounge dessert shop in downtown (10 South Pack Square) has reopened and is welcoming guests 7 days a week from 12:00PM – 8:00PM. Customers can also order chocolate, subscriptions, and gift cards online to support the recovery and rebuilding of their factory in the River Arts District. (Website)
WICKED WEED BREWING
Wicked Weed Brewing’s Asheville locations remain closed for service, but beer and merch is available for purchase in their downtown bottle shop (91 Biltmore Avenue) from 11:00AM – 4:00PM daily. (Instagram)
HAYWOOD COMMON
The Haywood Common kitchen and bar in West Asheville (507 Haywood Road) has reopened and is serving a limited menu Wednesday – Sunday from 12:00PM – 8:00PM. They have set up a GoFundMe to support staff who have been unable to work. Click here for the GoFundMe page.
HIGH FIVE COFFEE
High Five coffee’s Broadway coffee shop (190 Broadway Street) has reopened and is welcoming guests 7 days a week from 8:00AM – 3:00PM. However, their other locations remain closed until further notice. They have set up a GoFundMe to support employees who have been unable to work. Click here for the GoFundMe page. (Instagram)
THE HOP
Both locations of The Hop ice cream shops are open (North Asheville at 640 Merrimon Ave and West Asheville at 721 Haywood Rd). Hours are Monday through Thursday, 1:00-5:00, and Friday through Sunday, 1:00-9:00.
JACK OF THE WOOD
The Jack of the Wood pub in downtown (95 Patton Avenue) has reopened and is offering a limited menu Wednesday – Sunday from 3:00PM – 10:00PM. They are hosting live music every night. (Instagram)
JARGON
Jargon restaurant in West Asheville (715 Haywood Rd) is temporarily closed. They have set up a GoFundMe page to help support their staff. Click on the link here for the GoFundMe page.
JETTIE RAE’S OYSTER HOUSE
The Jettie Rae’s Oyster House in North Asheville (143 Charlotte Street) has reopened with limited hours from 5:00PM – 9:00PM. (Instagram)
VINNIE’S
The original Vinnie’s Italian restaurant (641 Merrimon Ave.) has reopened for dine-in and to-go service with limited hours from 4:00PM – 9:00PM. (Instagram)
LUELLA’S BBQ
Both of the Luella’s BBQ locations have reopened for dine-in and takeout service. Luella’s North (501 Merrimon Avenue) and Luella’s South (33 Town Square Blvd #110) are open from 11:00AM – 9:00PM daily. (Instagram)
MAMCITA’S TACO TEMPLE
Mamacita’s Taco Temple in North Asheville (132 Charlotte Street) and Mamacita’s Taqueria in downtown (77-A Biltmore Avenue) have reopened and are welcoming guests for limited service starting at 4:00PM. (Website)
REGINA’S
The West Asheville restaurant, Regina’s Westside (1400 Patton Avenue), has reopened and is welcoming guests for brunch Friday – Sunday from 9:00AM – 3:00PM. Additionally, the pop-up “Lil Edie’s Bar” will offer evening drinks and bites at Regina’s Thursday – Sunday from 5:00PM – 9:00PM. (Instagram)
RENDEZVOUS
The Rendezvous French restaurant (184 New Haw Creek Road) has reopened and is welcoming guests 7 days a week from 4:00PM – 9:00PM. Their downtown sister restaurant, Bouchon, remains closed. (Instagram)
ROCKY’S HOT CHICKEN SHACK
Both locations of Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack in Asheville have reopened. Their Arden location (3749 Sweeten Creek Road) is welcoming guests for full service from 11:00AM – 9:00PM daily. Their Patton Avenue location (1455 Patton Avenue) is offering takeout only from 12:00PM – 9:00PM daily. (Instagram)
SAND HILL KITCHEN
The Sand Hill Kitchen restaurant in West Asheville (491 Sardis Road) has reopened with limited hours Tuesday – Saturday starting at 11:00AM.
SALT FACE MULE BREWING CO
The Salt Face Mule Brewing Company (450 Weaverville Hwy) has reopened for full service. They are welcoming guests 7 days a week from 11:00AM – 9:00PM.
SOVEREIGN REMEDIES
The Sovereign Remedies restaurant and cocktail bar in downtown Asheville (29 N Market Street) has reopened with limited hours from 4:00PM – 9:00PM.
SUNNY POINT CAFÉ
The Sunny Point Café in West Asheville (626 Haywood Road) has reopened and is welcoming guests 7 days a week from 8:30AM – 2:30PM. Customers can also purchase gift cards online. Click here for the gift cards.
TACO BILLY
The Taco Billy restaurant in West Asheville (202 Haywood Rd.) has reopened with limited hours from 9:00AM – 8:00PM. Their Black Mountain location remains closed until further notice. (Instagram)
WEST VILLAGE MARKET & DELI
The West Village Market and Deli (771 Haywood Road) has reopened and is serving customers 7 days a week from 9:00AM – 8:00PM. (Instagram)
WELL PLAYED
The Well Played Board Game Café in downtown Asheville (162 Coxe Avenue #101) has reopened with limited hours Thursday – Sunday from 9:00AM – 9:00PM. They are currently offering a limited menu and donation-based game passes.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
The Asheville Downtown Association has announced the soft opening of downtown businesses on October 19 and October 26. They’re inviting all businesses to participate by displaying a balloon on their door, signaling their readiness to welcome back local and regional visitors. Click here for more info.
The 12 Bones Taproom and Smokehouse in Arden (2350 Hendersonville Road) has reopened and is welcoming guests 7 days a week from 11:00AM – 8:00PM. However, their flagship location in the River Arts District will be closed indefinitely. They have set up a GoFundMe page to support their employees, who are not able to return fully to work.
The downtown bakery, Old Europe, is reopening this week, with limited hours from 9:00AM – 3:00PM. They have set up a GoFundMe page to help support their staff.
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