665177 Fri Nov 06 08:27:56 -0800 2009 7 11 South 0 5160819 My significant other and I will be traveling to Asheville, NC this weekend to celebrate a special occasion. This is my first time visiting and we would like to eat at a restaurant on Saturday night that has great food and a romantic, yet fun atmosphere. I've been reading some of the boards and saw that Zambra is often recommended. Does anyone have any other "must try" suggestions for this special weekend? Fri Nov 06 08:27:56 -0800 2009 221494 peach5757 1 5163136 Try this.... http://www.mountainx.com/dining/2005/0720gabrielles.php Sat Nov 07 07:59:48 -0800 2009 5160819 233000 Brawny 2 5163226 Gabrielle's is closed due a fire earlier this year. Sat Nov 07 08:39:42 -0800 2009 5163136 1122489 ncqhound 3 5163393 Thanks for the update...those pesky kitchen fires! Sat Nov 07 10:34:01 -0800 2009 5163226 233000 Brawny 4 5163821 If only it had been that. http://www.preservationnation.org/magazine/2009/todays-news/arson-fire-destroys-1889.html Sat Nov 07 14:50:12 -0800 2009 5163393 168697 Leepa 1 5163769 If it's truly a special occasion, I'd go with Zambra downtown or Fig in Biltmore Village. If you want the best food (not to mention best value) in town and don't mind if the decor is a little more funky, go to The Admiral in West Asheville. FYI: Reservations are recommended for all three. And please let us know what you thought. Sat Nov 07 14:10:33 -0800 2009 5160819 24277 Jeff C. 2 5167986 ditto the above on all points. Mon Nov 09 13:43:11 -0800 2009 5163769 10471 danna 1 5167467 I would recommend Fig over Zambra's. IMO you will have a better food/dining experience. The other option is Rezaz, which is just around the corner from Fig. Wonderful food in a nice setting (prettier than Fig and the tables are a little less crowded). Let us know where you go and how it is! Mon Nov 09 11:09:14 -0800 2009 5160819 154729 evbecker