In case you’ve been wondering where we’ve been, here’s the scoop. Since late July, we’ve been visiting family and friends in NJ, NY, CT, RI, ME, and now NC. While here in North Carolina, we’ve taken up residence (briefly) in a cabin overlooking lush greenery set in a resort community offering loads of recreational opportunities.
Spinach Pie and Fattoush Salad at the Jerusalem Garden Cafe, Asheville, NC |
On our exploration of surrounding communities, we found comfort in the dining opportunities offered in Asheville, a hip, artsy town on the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western NC.
Awesome lamb sandwich and Bastilla of the day stuffed with couscous, raisins, and other goodies, served with hummus, pita, and organic yogurt. |
The Jerusalem Garden Cafe also serves brunch on weekends. Get this, their ‘standard’ breakfast includes 2 eggs (fried or scrambled), local Hickory Nut Gap bacon or grass-fed kafta meatballs, harra-fried potatoes or biscuits (after all, this IS the south!). The last item I’ll mention, which is certainly not the least, is lamb and eggs with grilled onions, hummus, and pita.
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One of our favorite restaurants too!
Very impressed that you're doing items from the road! Our roving correspondent...
Asheville is a great food town. You should also try Reza's. He is Persian and does upscale Middle Eastern food at his place in the Biltmore part of town. Also Curate which is an outstanding Spanish tapas place. Signed, Sarkis Chobanian, M.D. Knoxville, TN. Grandson of Armenians from the village of Gasma near Divrigi
Thank you, Sarkis, The next time we find ourselves in Asheville, we'll certainly try the places you recommend!