One Meal in Asheville

[LGD]

Will be in Asheville briefly in October. Help me choose the one place where I must eat. Thanks.

[LGD]

So Admiral on Saturday night. Took my friend who is not a foodie or chowhound reader and she was put off by the outside appearance but I reassured her that all would be well. We were seated immediately as we had reservations for 7 but it took awhile to get a menu and a server. My friend soon realized this was no ordinary place. I had pork chop and she had scallops. Also had a Hendricks gin and tonic. Place was full and people without reservations were turned away. I would like to go with a larger group so we could order several small plates and have a tasting of more of their dishes.

[miss piggy]

Hmmm...that doesn't sound like a glowing review! Hope you at least enjoyed it. I am surprised they did not steer you to try more plates. My husband and I usually get 4 total so we can try as much as possible. Ay $8-10 a plate it's still very reasonable!

[Jeff C.]

Sounds pretty positive to me, Miss Piggy. (Why the desire to return and try even more dishes if he/she didn't like it?)

[danna]

LGD was a bit more detailed in his review on the other Admiral thread.

[LGD]

I have reservations for Saturday night at Admiral. Will report back

[Suzanne]

Tupelo Honey Cafe. I go there often and every meal is a winner. I even love their brussel sprouts lol. You can check their menu on their website http://www.tupelohoneycafe.com/

[jmikes]

Is Corner Kitchen still good? I had a meal there around 2 years ago and remember it going pretty well.

[Jeff C.]

In my experience Corner Kitchen is never more or less than good. (Better for lunch than dinner, esp. if the weather's nice enough to sit on the patio.)

[bobr821]

The wife and I had dinner at the corner kitchen on a Sunday (?) a couple of months ago. Both meals were mediocre. Brunch is much better if you can avoid the tourist hordes.

[LGD]

Decor is nice but food is the emphasis here so it looks like the Admiral for me. Thanks.

[Jeff C.]

You won't be sorry. Hound's honor.

[danna]

Admiral, unless an upscale decor is important to you, or if you need to eat right downtown, then Zambra.

[Jeff C.]

True, unless your idea of "upscale decor" is hipster retro-kitsch. If so, The Admiral is right up your alley!

[Jeff C.]

Now that Nova is gone, The Admiral. Hands down.

[mcap]

I would throw Rezaz in there as well. Always a great meal...

[SES]

Went to Fig in July. It was wonderful.

[LGD]

Meal will be dinner and there isn't much that I don't like. Thanks

[bbqdawg]

I'd suggest Table or Zambra.

[bbqdawg]

Depends on which meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and what kind of food you like.

[miss piggy]

Do a search. Lots of info on Asheville. My short list - Admiral, Fig, Zambra.

[jbaucom]

I would echo miss piggy. Probably in that order as well.