EAT Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas [very good dumplings]; Buxton Hall BBQ [very cool space, food so-so, pies delicious]; The Corner Kitchen [very casual with creative & very good food]; Rhubarb [delicious food, desserts very unique but not satisfying if you like sweets]; Local Provisions [a bit pricey, but good food, specially the appetizers and preserves section. You can skip dessert]; Curate [great tapas].
DRINK If you are a beer lover, this is THE town for you, with more micro-breweries than anywhere else in the US. Since I’m not a beer loves, I only went to New Belgian Brewery and the setting was quite nice J
The Crow & Quill [speakeasy, no signs, great bar!]; Lex 18 [moonshine bar & Appalachian supper club with live music; super cool space]; Trade and Lore [coffee]
SLEEP Princess Anne Hotel [historic inn at a quiet location not too far from downtown]
TO DO Biltmore Estate cannot be missed. Largest home in the US, still belongs to the Vanderbilt family. The self-guided tour of the house is incredible and the gardens, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, must be visited. Allow at least 3-4hrs. The tickets are quite pricey - $65/person - but worth it!
Thanks Deb for some of these great pics!