The Biltmore Estate is located in the heart of Asheville, NC, just 20 minutes from Treetop Mountain Vista. You don't have to travel to Europe to experience a castle. It's right here, and George and Cornelia Vanderbilt called it home for many years. The estate is beautifully landscaped over several spectacular acres. This time of year especially, the gardens are a sight to behold. They also have many special programs going in honor of Spring, some of which are: Guided garden walks, Free seminars at A Gardener's Place, Biltmore Backyard Wagon Tour, Our Secret Walking Tour, The River Bend Farm Walking Tour, and many more special events.
The estate also has wonderful restaurants and gift shops. If you've never been, you must experience the lunch buffet at the Deerpark Restaurant. You simply won't believe the gorgeous array of delicious foods, prepared by expert chefs. They also have a special Sunday Brunch you won't want to miss. (no I don't get a kick back from the Biltmore, I just want my guests to experience the best while visiting the Asheville area :-) Be sure to get on their web site at www.biltmore.com or call toll free 800-413-9787 to purchase tickets or get more information.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Bistro 1896
Bistro 1896 is a fine restaurant in downtown Asheville, right on Pack Square. It is my favorite place to have lunch any day of the week or brunch on Sunday. My very favorite meal there is Chicken Marsala, absolutely delicious! "The Bistro" (as I fondly refer to it) is a cosmopolitan establishment with down to earth prices. They have an outdoor seating area to dine in the open air when the weather warms up a bit, (which it is ready to do any day now). Note the cool band playing out front! You never know where you're going to find musicians plying their art in town. Today I ducked into Mast General Store, just down the street from "The Bistro" and heard a great little country trio playing Folk/Irish music. Asheville is just plain a fun place to be. Really, Really Cool Beans!!!
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