My favorite place in Asheville to get high quality unique cheeses and salami for a picnic lunch…read moredate.

Such an amazing cheese selection. We planned a trip from Raleigh just to buy a selection of their…read moreamazing selection. May I suggest the Hunters Cheese from England. It is magical paired with Granny Smith tart apples. This is a must visit if you are in Asheville.

It's delicious! The selection is quite impressive and so tasty. The chocolate-dipped peanut butter…read morecookie and the layers chocolate mousse were delicious. The truffles were great also. Hell, everything we tasted for that matter. The staff was friendly and moved through the line quickly. The hype is earned, and the chocolate lounge is the spot. Cheers!

Stopped in for some chocolate and coffee. Wanted to take the tour but you have to sign up somewhere…read moreelse. The chocolate factory. Go figure! Laid back, quiet place to enjoy a good cup of coffee and some kind of chocolate. I got a breve. Double shot with half n half. Tasty but should have added a shot of vanilla. Deb grabbed a affogato. Ice cream with espresso. Ok but a little bitter. Service was good and coffee was warm.

We made sure to check the website before driving mode to this market. Market it states that…read morewell-behaved leash pads are welcomed in outdoor market areas but are not allowed inside any of the buildings, sheds or shops. That is totally reasonable so we made the truck over. When we arrived however, I thought we were in the wrong place. It has an industrial feel, not a farmers market feel, and there were no markets going on outside. As a matter of fact, the only market was indoor with about a dozen or so stalls. We were disappointed, but I wanted to check it out so my husband remained in the vehicle with our dog. I looked at every market stall inside and I was in and out in about 5 minutes. Having produce doesn't make something a farmers market. It just felt like walking around local grocery store. About a third of the vendors were fruits and vegetables and the rest were knick-knacks and t-shirts and miscellaneous items. Also, it was incredibly empty. I mean I understand why. I did find a new cider to try but knowing what I know now, I would most likely not make the drive again. I realize I'm not from the area, but this was no different than any local grocery stores to me.

We love coming here for the Fresh produce including heirloom tomatoes, seasonal peaches and…read morestrawberries, and all types of delicious locally made jams from Cottes farms and other places. We also have enjoyed the beans and olives stuffed with lemon rinds that we bought here. We almost always stop by when we are next door at Jesse Israel's.

Great meats, love visiting the farm store for many reasons. Fun atmosphere, nice staff, great…read moreselections. My only complaint is the customer service for pre-orders and CSA. Not the best, but if you are persistent it's worth it. Hard to get a hold of people and orders are often not at the market when they're supposed to be, or there's miscommunication. Some staff seemed confused on the CSA pick up protocols, but overall a great place.

I loved this place! A beautiful & friendly area, I stopped here for a fundraiser event benefitting…read morefarms & conservancy. Shopping in HNG for pumpkins, jam, drinks, and artisanol ice cream from Marion NC was a real treat. The bags to select a variety of apples and the seriously varied meat selection look amazing, unfortunately as I am traveling thru I could not purchase these. The private event area -- open barn style -- is one of the best I've seen. A huge area with stage & light strings, it has a big dance floor and a great kids play area full of tricycles. Outside there is a giant rope web and large "sliding ducts" for more play space. Get a pumpkin and book an event!!

Local here! This is our go to spot for fresh local meat. We always get our chicken, beef, eggs and…read morefish here. The quality of the beef is superb since they own the farm (Apple Brandy Beef) which their beef comes from. On top of that, the staff are always friendly and the type of folks you get to know on a first name basis. And the space is always very clean and fresh smelling. If you grab a ribeye, don't forget a jar of their Apple Brandy Beef steak rub. Pro tip: Get a pound of their beef bacon which is thinly sliced brisket which cooks up just like bacon and is seasoned with a nice black pepper rub. Sear it on med-high in a cast iron for a nice pairing with the local Dry Ridge Farm eggs (you've never had eggs till you have those).

BACON, EGGS and PRIME RIB all in the same place!!…read more First off you'll walk in and find handsome butchers to cut up and package your meat perfectly lol Super nice upon entry I had to buy from these guys! Bacon and prime rib were both sliced to order. I could smell the bacon as soon as we walked in it was awesome. The fact they sell fresh eggs was a bonus. Yes, incredible bacon. Just cooked the prime rib, it was about 4.5 pounds. Simply roasted medium rare it came out amazing. I will be back next time I'm in town. Thank you!

Sandwiches (Italiano) are panini style and were awesome as well as their kettle chips!! My husband…read morehad the Nori flavored sweet potato chips with a spicy sauce. Met his expectations on the spice level

Walked in no knowing what they were! Delightful surprise. Friendly and helpful. But the food! I had…read morethe itialian vegetarian panini (not a vegetarian) and it was probably the best sandwich I've ever had!! The Italiano chips were out of this world. So were the Parisian chips. Highly recommend this place! Unique, delicious, welcoming. Worth the trip.

Little Louie's started out as a pop up/ghost kitchen during the height of the pandemic and it's no…read moresurprise that they would sell out of whatever dishes they were creating. We got to stop by their new location (they took over The Malvern) and everything about the visit was pure perfection. The food is hearty and comforting - they specialize in hoagies + perogies and their menu boasts some additional fun daily specials. If I could give you any recommendation this week it would be to swing by and grab a brisket + cheese - I promise it'll be one of the best things you've eaten this year. Ramp Perogies : Brisket + Cheese

Atmosphere at Little Louie's Hoagies & Pierogies? Very dive bar cool…read more Service? Friendly and helpful. Prices? Fairly reasonable for these times. Food. Meh. I was eager to try this newish spot from the former co-owner of highly rated Buxton Barbecue, but it didn't turn out so well. Maybe I just didn't know what to order. I guess I'll try it again. Don't know how much time Louie's owner Elliott Moss, who hails from Florence, South Carolina, has spent in Pittsburgh or Cleveland or Poland or Ukraine, where pierogi (yes, that's the plural of pieróg in Polish) are famous. Here, ours with potato and cheese ($11) was totally unlike the classic style, which traditionally features dumplings filled with mashed potatoes and cheese, boiled, then lightly fried and served with onions and butter. What we had was a clump of pale white dough, not fried, with a small layer of potatoes and some kind of cheese on top, and no onions. Our beef brisket and cheese hoagie ($16.49) was messy to eat and looked like the filling was whipped up in a blender. Nothing like the famous hoagies in Phillie or elsewhere in Pennsylvania. Louie's fries ($7.95 for a large serving) were well cooked but oddly topped with pesto and served with a small cup of marinara sauce. I guess that's what a chef calls "creative," but frankly I'd rather have just good fries. There are just four drafts on the drink menu ($5 or $6), plus a selection of cans and bottles. I had the Green Man porter. The booze is well priced, with gin, vodka and bourbon mostly under $10. Again, I love the dive bar atmosphere, much of it left over from the former bar here, The Malvern. There's a silver-painted high tin ceiling, dark blue walls, funky booths and even taxidermy on the walls. Drink prices are very reasonable. But as for the food, I'd rather have a classic burger and fries, rather than a phony pierogi or a hokey hoagie. Maybe next time I should try the smoked wings or the egg plant hoagie. I think this could be a great neighborhood spot in west West Asheville, if the owner would rethink the menu and add some items he know how to cook.

Cute little market chocked full of all kinds of food from European countries…read more I saw their menu on the Yelp site and I was hoping for some fresh food for lunch but all I found was it in frozen. I did go to get some pierogies and they had buy one get one free on the homemade one so that was a deal! I also found a tea variety pack perfect for a Christmas gift. I also got on her text list for when fresh pierogies are available.

We are so excited to have a European market closer to home! They have a huge selection of products,…read morea lot I don't understand but I hope to! I was very impressed with the amount of herbs and natural health remedies they have. They have a lot of sweets so I'm sure anyone that has a sweet tooth will be like a kid at Disney going in here. They have a good amount of cooler space also with ALL kinds of cured meats! Also dairy products, cake, frozen fruit, etc. The pantry items are impressive and I have a lot to learn about them!

Nice little co-op grocery store in downtown that allows anyone to shop there. Prices are not bad…read moreconsidering it is right in downtown. Very good selection of produce and a lot of different international ingredients around the store. A focus on local products and organic products. Limited fresh meat selection but a little of everything.

Lots of organic options to choose from. Love the local produce and homemade items. The store is…read morevery neat, clean and organized; from frozen/refrigerated items to room temperature selections. Natural soaps are also available. Great and friendly customer service. Located at the edge of town, still walking distance in the city.

I loved this spot. You can stop in to grab a beverage, shop their retail area and/or watch a game…read more The retail section is small but offers a wide range of knick knacks. Sparky's Bardega is worth checking out if you are in Asheville.

This is a unique concept; a market and bar!! They sell everything from candy and potato chips to…read morebeer and wine, magnets, mugs, etc. I purchased chips, water, a magnet, and iron-on patch. It's a very cute shop with great energy! I'm not sure if this gentleman was the owner or not but he was drinking coffee or tea out of mug that said "Twatwaffle." Lol! It was a great icebreaker that kept us laughing! All in all a great market/bar!