Marley's Must Do (and eat) in Asheville:

Breakfast

- Sunny point Cafe

Best breakfast in town. Also generally a long wait. If you go definitely get some maple peppered bacon.

- Sawhorse

One of my clients. Dan is the owner and chef.

Voted best diner in town this year and everything is

- The Rhu

Awesome little cafe downtown with baked goods and small bites. The coffee is great!

- Lousises (in Black Mountain)

Everything is delicious and the ambiance inside and out is wonderful.

Lunch

- White Duck Taco

Tons of different options. Go to the location on the river.

- 12 Bones

Best BBQ out there. (Obama ate there)

- Heiwa

Awesome quality Japanese My childhood favorite restaurant.

- Andaaz

Fantastic Indian food (at lunch it’s a great buffet)

Dinner

- The Admiral

High end and amazing. Chuck is the head chef and a buddy of mine. Fusion and experimental cuisine mixed with classic chef inspired dishes

- Bull and Beggar

Another higher end place. Awesome location, well worth it.

- Vivian

Has become a staple in Asheville for foodies.

Great unique menu.

- Cucina 24

Best Italian food I have ever had outside of Italy. Hands down!

- Buxton BBQ

Get the fried chicken sandwich. Has been on Food Network.

- Vinnies Neighborhood Italian

Classic American - Italian

Bars

- The Montford

- Imperial Life

- The Times Bar

Breweries

- Highland Brewing

- Burial Brewing

- New Belgium

Activities

- Biltmore Estate

Lots to do (tour the house, explore the gardens, do wine tasting…etc. It is pricey to get on the estate and it is a busy time of year. Having said that it’s always gorgeously decorated for the holidays.

- River Arts District

There are tons of galleries and studios to check out. Fantastic greenway to walk and explore

- The parkway is beautiful for a drive or one of the many hikes

- Explore Biltmore Village

Definitely a higher end vibe and a tourist attraction but it’s lovely. While there go check out the Casablanca Cigar lounge

- Literally any hike