Chestnut is centrally located and was convenient to our hotel. The Aloft Downtown recommended…read moredining here. We tried to come for dinner but they were on a wait. Instead, we opted to come back the next day for lunch. Our waitress, Danielle, was friendly and made a great old fashioned for my dad. The dining room was busy for lunch but comfortable. Great coloring provided for kids too!

I was in town for a massive gathering of beer nerds for the homebrewers convention and needed a…read moresolid breakfast to reset my system after days of heavy tasting. I found Chestnut on Yelp and decided to wander in. The space has this elevated modern rustic vibe with a southern twist and a little bit of sass. They even sell shirts that say neither hoity nor toity, which cracked me up. Honestly, the atmosphere was great, but our waitress was the real star. She was absolutely phenomenal and looked after us perfectly. My palate was pretty fried, so I started with a Bloody Mary to wake up. Truth be told, it was just okay. The house mix had an odd flavor that nobody at the table could quite identify, and it seriously lacked spice. It was just kinda bland. I noticed a bottle of Firewalker hot sauce on the table, and splashing that in helped a little bit. After that, I transitioned to a mimosa. You really cannot mess up a mimosa too much, and it was a solid, reliable second drink. For the main event, I ordered the southern chicken and waffles. This came with a fried chicken breast sitting on golden malted waffles, smothered in sausage gravy, and drizzled with chipotle honey. It was a really great dish. The kitchen did a solid job with the fry on the chicken, and the gravy had a nice flavor. It leaned a little on the sweet side because of the honey, but it was not totally overdone. The real sleeper hit of the morning, though, was the side of cheesy grits. Those grits were absolute heaven. They were incredibly creamy and perfectly seasoned. If you go, you have to order them. Chestnut is in a great location, and despite the weak Bloody Mary, it was a stellar visit.

So I'm back with another review... This time for White Duck Taco Shop in Asheville NC…read more.. This place has some of the most unique tacos... I had the Gyro taco and my wife had the shrimp and fish... interestingly they do not have DUCK TACOS , anyway the food was very good... I also had the corn salad and a watermelon salad which was refreshing... Please check this place out when I'm Asheville...

We stopped for lunch while visiting Asheville this past week and really enjoyed White Duck. Love…read morethe uniqueness of the tacos. We both got the Chicken Tikka - which I liked more than my husband. They said this was the most spicy, but not in the least - and we even ordered it spicy. I got the lamb gyro taco and he also got the bangkok shrimp. Again - enjoyed both but nothing spicy. But loved the uniqueness (and the various options) that you can order here. I would definitelyl come back.

My husband and I enjoyed a spontaneous dinner date night here and it was terrific! Our server Eden…read morewaited all the outdoor tables and this section was quite busy. Yet we felt well cared for. We ordered a delicious spread, including brussels sprouts, brisket nachos, pulled pork tacos, and the chili shrimp. The generous portions meant there was plenty to take home! I asked her to surprise me with a drink, and she brought over a beautiful mai tai that had a lovely orchid on top, which I slipped behind my ear. We will definitely be back!

After our huge BBQ dinner this evening, my "Birthday Boy" son really wanted Coconut Cake…read more Our local friend said there is only one place to go for this luxury: HULI SUE's So, of course we went. This Hawaiian themed restaurant was very crowded so we ordered this cake To Go. After getting home, I completely knew why our "Local" chose Huli Sue's; it was a perfect coconut cake. Not too sweet, perfectly baked with a very delectable frosting. Wow, was this a crowd pleaser. And of course, Happy Birthday, son!

Where to begin!? First, we arrive at 5:15 pm on a Friday…read moreand get in a twenty-minute line. The line is just to get on a waitlist, which we cleared in 45 minutes. So, while waiting we went upstairs for unusual cocktails: tamarind margarita and Kashmiri sunset. Both delicious and tasted of Indian spices. And because it's Friday, the remarkable vegetable Pani puris were available. Wow: we ate five and could have just eaten those for dinner. Go on Friday or Saturday! But we headed downstairs and ordered three items: Matchstick okra: One of the most unusual foods I've had in a restaurant. Simply delicious. Holy smokes! Uttapam: a vegetable pancake that was very tasty. Sort of like a fritter. Butter chicken: accompanied by a tray of add-ons, this was just a wonderful hearty dish. The atmosphere is loud and bright, with lots of colors. But it is not so loud that you can't have a conversation. Highly recommend: I've been to maybe 20 Asheville restaurants and this is in the top two or three.

Top notch experience today at Chai Pani. Friendly staff, eye catching and transformative interior…read moredesign, and the food...wow! This is probably the only Indian restaurant I've dined in that I wouldn't mind going back to in the same week. In a way I did, as my brother in-law first took us to their fast casual spot. In love with the SPDP I asked that we dined at the mothership, and each dish we ordered was terrific! Baingan bartha- bangin, tots and fried puffs - delicious. Saag - lip smacking good, sloppy jai - full of flavor, prawn and kabob scrumptiously charred. Carrot cake and ice cream a perfect ending. If I ever come back Asheville I'm definitely eating here again. Thanks to all the hard work, your love shined today at lunch.

This is a counter service fish fry restaurant. Minimal seating inside, some patio seating, we were…read moreable to walk from downtown. Nostalgia driven decor paying homage to the Chef and her heritage. Friendly staff that were quick to greet and offer assistance. I will admit to not liking fish, but being a fan of the Chef, knowing that I wanted to try her food, I was happy with the shrimp burger. The side alone can make a memorable meal, and there were multiple other sides we wanted to try, but didn't have the room. An excuse to visit and try the food again in the future!

I did some research and found out about Good Hot Fish. I ordered the fish sandwich, greens and…read morepotato salad. They were delicious. The staff is incredible. I was warmly greeted and they even found me to bring my to-go order. I will definitely return.