The line (if there is one) goes quickly! Decadent chocolate ice cream or drinks- they have quite a…read moreselection, and this is a fantastic spot if visiting! They have free water too and ample space for a family to relax for a break.

Seeing so lots of local reviews of French Broad Chocolate Lounge, the words "chocolate" and…read more"lounge" were all I needed to convince me to stop by. :)) The place is adorable--cute, cozy, and filled with tempting treats everywhere you look. They offer unique ice cream flavors, handcrafted chocolate domes -- passion fruit, chai chocolate, etc and decadent pastries, and, of course, their famous Liquid Truffle drinking chocolate. Every dessert looked amazing! I also love the wall arts!! The service was warm and welcoming, making the experience even sweeter. Just a warning: don't let your stomach and your eyes do the shopping at the same time, or you'll easily walk out $30 lighter. But , it worth it if you have a sweet tooth!

This store is a bargain hunt. Their selection of alcoholic beverages and wines are fantastic. They…read morecarry a lot of local beer. Most of their produce is organic and it's cheap.

I'm a bit torn about Hopey &Co since it moved to a new location. Please note that the location on…read moreSouth French Broad is closed. I have submitted a request to Yelp, asking that they update it to the new location on 800 Fairview Road, which is inside a shopping center. Pros: bigger space means more discounted products! We always look for specialty snacks, boxed non-perishable food items like pasta or rice, dairy items like yogurt, healthy items like vitamins, and random stuff in the frozen section to find the best deals. As long as you don't come here for produce and regular grocery items, you can really leave with awesome deals. Cons: the new location, while bigger, doesn't have the same charm as the old location on S French Broad Ave. I also think that they have less deals on products than before, but I could be making that up. All and all, I'll still go whenever I'm in town visiting, but it's not on my priority list like before

I definitely would recommend taking the tour! It is just long enough, but has lots of information!…read moreI never thought about all the minutiae of making excellent chocolate. Make sure to tip your tour guide! Use your 10% off tour coupon to get a "Liquid Truffle"...we can't be close to Asheville without getting one!!

After a hike, we stumbled upon this gem, and it felt like discovering a romantic, grown-up version…read moreof Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The aroma of chocolate wraps around you the second you walk through the door -- rich, warm, and completely unforgettable. There's an entire area where you can watch the actual machines they use to craft their chocolate, which adds so much charm and character. But our favorite part was the cozy coffee section. A simple caramel latte ended up being the highlight -- balanced, smooth, and exactly what we didn't know we needed. A little moment of serendipity we're glad we found.

This place was AMAZING. Went here for Mother's Day with my wife and kids. Service was top notch,…read morefood was perfect, and overall it's just an amazing experience all around. My daughter absolutely loved their "pasketti" as well. Will be back for sure.

My first night in town I was lucky enough to find Vinnie's. It seemed like it was an Asheville…read morestaple and nearby. I ordered the breaded flounder and tiramisu. The serving of flounder was so generous I had the second half the next night. The mashed potatoes and broccoli with capers was very good. What I will definitely get again is the tiramisu. It was delicious. I can't express that enough. It was enough for two servings but I gladly finished it off in one.

Service is excellent and the food is delicious! And the menu…read moreis extensive... Parking is right in front. We'd recommend it for very satisfying meal!

Food is awesome! Went with friends and my wife. We all have Gyro plates I had a large Greek salad…read morewith my plate. It also has with two large pieces of marinade chicken. All aspects were flavorful and highly enjoyable.

This is a go to place for me! Great for lunch or dinner. The staff is friendly and helpful. There…read moreis little turnover so that tells me that management is efficient plus good to work for. The lunch special on weekdays is the best!!

First time there tonight. Seated right away. Excellent server named Katie (or Kady, not sure of…read morespelling.) Very efficient, friendly and attentive. We ordered Greek and Ceasar salads, Both very fresh with good dressing. Wood fired pizza (Greek and Godfather) some of the best we've had in Asheville, terrific crust and just the right amount of toppings. Will come again.

The service is top-notch. Rob, our server, explained very item on the menu to assist us in our…read moreselections. We started with the peach pizza and had the smoked red beets on the side. The crust was charred and chewy the way it should be, and the balance of the sweet peach slices and spicy Italian sausage was the perfect compliment. We also had the charred little gem salad with housemade dressing. Bright and smoky! For dinner, I opted for the pork cannelloni with the au jus they pour over table side. Everyone enjoyed their selections - bucatini and rigatoni. Rob brought us a carbonated spruce after to cleanse our palates. When my friend asked about the bread service, but didn't order, Rob presented us with mile high focaccia bread with coarse salt and butter on top. Chewy, warm and so good. I had to stop myself from eating too much, because I already had the pizza. We all opted to forgo dessert, but Rob, wouldn't allow it. He surprised us with house-made soft serve strawberry rhubarb ice cream with chocolate flake. Do yourself a favor and order this! Plus, he brought out the lemon ricotta crumb cheesecake. We almost finished that, too. Everything about Luminosa makes you understand why it's Michelin-rated. Excellent!

Trout is FULL of scales. How does this place call itself fine dining and serve a main course that's…read moreFULL OF SCALES. Everything is ok. Whatever. Hats off to the green MICHELLIN STAR RESTAURANT. mad respect

I overlooked that this restaurant is located inside a hotel. Overall, we had a wonderful…read moreexperience. It was a bit pricey for the portions, but I will say, the handmade fresh pasta was tasty. And, it was one of the few pestos where I didn't have to add acid (lemon juice) to make the dish pop. I wish the entry into the restaurant was a bit more clearly marked. We couldn't tell if that was the hotel's generic restaurant, or Bargello, until we spotted a stack of menus which said Bargello.

Nice restaurant inside the Kimpton Arras. The staff were very kind but service was quite slow for…read moreus on a Friday night. We were expecting to be in and out in an hour but were there for 2 hours. Food was not bad. Our favorite was the octopus appetizer, tender octopus over a tasty bed of veggie and chorizo. We also ordered the bucatini carbonara which was tasty. The short rib pizza was a bit too saucy and salty for us. The broccolini side was good. We got the turtle cheesecake and it was quite heavy, I didn't realize it was a deconstructed cheesecake. Overall not a bad option and convenient if you are a hotel guest, but there are plenty of other restaurants nearby to try.