Visited Asheville for the weekend and made a reservation at cultura after it was recommended to me…read moreand I'm so glad I did! Some of the best cocktails and food I've had in years. I started with the feral friends + vodka option, incredible! For food, we opted for the a la carte menu so we could pick and choose a few different dishes - I think we ordered 5 to split between the two of us and were stuffed at the end of the evening. All were exceptional and I don't think you can go wrong no matter what you order. The creativity and effort that goes into each dish is astounding. The service was superb as well - thank you Mark for taking such good care of us! We can't wait to come back on our next visit!

We chose to visit Cultura after seeing their unique tasting menu. While the food itself was…read moredelicious and unique, the experience left us wanting more. It took close to 2 hours to complete the meal with long gaps in between courses. My husband and I also chose the wine pairing to compliment the courses. By the time the food came out, we had finished our wine. Our waitress was extremely kind and checked in frequently, but we did flag her down to push out the last two courses together so we could finish the meal.

Super cute spot to get cocktails in Asheville!…read more The theme is on point - love the old decor, the fireside in the yard, the dark arches as you walk in, and the potion-like menu. You order at the bar and they bring the drinks to you. I ordered the Coffee Date and my boyfriend got the Nothing Compares. Mine was warm and coffee forward, and you can definitely taste the whiskey. The cream on top is nice. Great blend of daytime drink with alcohol.

Cocktail bar with a turn-of-the-century feel, offering a creative cocktail and coffee menu…read morealongside a small bites menu if you're looking for something light. We stayed on the main floor since the host seated us there, but later realized you can order at the bar and take your drinks up to the rooftop--something I wish we knew earlier. The bartenders were pleasant and laid-back, not pretentious at all. The cocktails were inventive and well-crafted. I went with the Coffee Date and Lord of Misrule--pretty good--but in hindsight, I wish I had tried more of their Fever-Tree and Chemist collaborations, which sounded especially interesting.

Came to Hot Springs at the end of May 2025 and was very happy to find this gem open!…read more Parking is located on the end of the block or on the main road and easy to find. It is a small space with only a few tables and a small bar with windows facing the street/sidewalk. There is also a small register and window to the outside that you can walk up and order to-go. I walked in and ordered a small pizza salad with chicken added to the Caesar. The two came out in separate containers and when I got to my Airbnb I put the salad on top of the pizza slices and ate some side by side. The pizza was thin and flavorful with the pesto and mozzarella. The Caesar had fresh lettuce, but the chicken wasn't my favorite. I played it safe this visit with my order, but will definitely be back and maybe pick a local favorite!

Such a magical space. I love the ambiance here. This would be my #1 pick for a spot to work at in…read moreAsheville. I love that I can have a latte when I start work and a whiskey when I am ending it. The space is so chill, feels like a nice hug and bonus for all the record and nice tunes.

This was so much fun. Most Ashvillians know about the large…read moremusic festival LEAF puts on in Black Mountain, but I bet you don't know about this little place a street off of Downtown. Over the summer, as I toured downtown with my out of town family, we wandered into LEAF on a Saturday. Saturdays are open to the public so make a point to head over there. They had so much fun banging on the African drums, playing in the touch-an-instrument room and creating art at the craft table - I instantly thought this would be perfect for a homeschool co-op. 7 families headed to LEAF for a 2 hour cultural arts morning. We split into 2 groups and we went downstairs and learned a beat on the drums - he was so patient with us haha. Then we switched and we got to learn a Bollywood dance and man I loved that. We also got a little snack, which was a nice surprise! Co-ops welcome - book your time at LEAF. If not, head there on a Saturday after walking Downtown and have a great time!

I had a issue with the Kid Vendors Section…read more this is a thing setup so your kids can sell home made stuff like a regular vendor. It cost $8 to set up a table. This is kinda steep if you ask me. all the money goes to Leaf Education or something like that. My Kid setup a table with 2 other friends and each had to pay $8. that is getting insane. well, sunday rolls around and they made the kids pay again. Well i ask for a refund for the sunday due from the main Volunteer Kids Coordinator named Morgan i believe. We he gave me the money back. Still high, but they wanted to make the people happy. so a very positive customer service experience.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Boater Education Program offers a safe…read moreboater class. It teaches the fundamentals of safe and responsible boating. This is a free six (6) hour instructor-led classroom course. Our class was offered in a one day format. We finished in just under 6 hours and it was a very good class with an excellent instructor. Highly recommend the class. It was attended by a wide age group 12 to 60+

Went to a free downtown show in AVL. This Association blocked a bunch of the stage viewing area…read morewith camping chairs that were reserved. No one ever showed up to sit in them and the just crowed the viewing spots. Clearly this group has no idea what their city actually wants, and they are working hard to strip money from a city that was heavily damaged by a hurricane. Sad to see this happen to such a great city, love how Asheville Downtown Association is working hard to rob the people they represent.

I love food trucks. I really really do. I think they are amazing and how much flavor can be packed…read moreon to a small truck always surprises me. I've attended food truck festivals in other cities but this was my first here in Asheville. There were roughly 15 trucks serving up a variety of styles. I went with some friends and my husband and I think between the 4 of us we sampled something from at least 8 of the trucks. I was a big fan of the Farm to Fender truck, and the Peruvian truck.. It wasn't as packed as I was expecting. The lines ebbed and flowed so I never really had to wait too long to order, I just did it in an intelligent order I suppose. We never did manage to snag seats, but that didn't ruin anything in my mind. My two gripes would be: 1. having to buy a wrist band to order adult beverages and not realizing there would only be beer and hard liquor (well, mixed drinks). I guess that's my fault for not asking what was there, but that was a waste of $3 for me. I just wanted a cider. 2. Having to pay to vote for my favorite food truck. I get that this event costs money to put on, but I don't know, I just plain didn't vote because I had bought a useless wrist band to drink. Just my two cents. I totally enjoyed myself and all the wonderful food and can't wait for it to happen again!

What a great way to learn about and try the food trucks around Asheville, just gather them all on…read morethe parking lot of the Masonic Temple and make it a competition for the best one! A truck with music, a bouncy castle for kids and also a couple clothing trucks and you are all set for a great afternoon! We showed up pretty late, around 6 pm but the place was still going strong. Very lovely were the tables all around with fresh flowers on them to sit and enjoy food from different trucks. Tacos, Burgers, BBQ, Farm to Table, Sandwiches, Peruvian... Probably more but I don't remember all. At this time a couple of them were already sold out of some dishes but the boards were easy enough to navigate around the sold out items and plenty of food was still available . We got some special fries from the Peruvian truck that came with garlic sauce and herbs , unfortunately I can't remember their name, they were crunchy and honestly amazing, 5 bucks for a big portion. We also got vegetarian tacos and beans and rice the truck offered different protein options, one of them being queso frito, a sort of grilled cheese that I really liked. Then we tried the fried green tomatoes from the farm to table truck that came with a dip and were breaded with some coarse stuff that was great. Too bad there was no beer or cider, I also missed some dessert options or coffee , cookies? Sweets?? Also the YELP wheel was nowhere to be found although I got a free turn as a special offer... I ll be back next year for sure!

We arrived at the 2024 Festival on Saturday around noon and there was plenty of parking lots and it…read moreseemed like they were prepared for the crowds. We stopped at HenDough (which was only a few minutes from the actual festival) to grab doughnuts before getting started. Since the Apple festival was the main reason for our trip to Hendersonville we were prepared to try all types of Apple products. There were farm stands selling fresh apples, Apple Cider and a few stands with Apple Slushies; BUT HONESTLY THIS COULD'VE JUST BEEN CALLED [The Hendersonville Festival]. On one end there was festival type foods (corndogs, funnel cakes, turkey legs) and a few carnival rides for kids age 7-12. Not really for toddlers. The other end is plenty of arts & crafts, t-shirts and other vendors to spend money on. The Apple product stands were far few in between: one stand selling fried apple pies/baked apple frittata but they only accepted cash. Overall, this was a good way to spend time as a family but I expected way more apples goodness.

2024 NC Apple Festival is awesome. New this year a petting zoo with zebra and lots of other…read moreanimals. Plenty of games and rides, as well as good food. Great for kids of all ages . https://youtu.be/CQh_fvq5RKs?si=COs1P85C-hmhwqct