400 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806
Arguably, this cinder block restaurant in West Asheville was the match that lit the restaurant explosion in the neighborhood. It remains a favorite for its creative, ever-changing menu. Expect inventive dishes like guinea fowl with an Afghan marinade and pickled eggplant, beef tartare, and octopus with buttermilk, olive, fennel, and mint.