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MICHELIN Green Star & Bib Gourmand
Wood-fired Italian × Modern Appalachian
Dinner 5pm · Sun Brunch 11–2
By @theindigoroad · @theflatironavl

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Dinned at @luminosaavl with bestie @lemonwedgeplz Bone marrow tots incredible. The lemon and smoked mozzarella pizza out of this world. From start to finish the hospitality was like home.

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This month marks 15 years of marriage, we whisked off to Asheville, NC to celebrate. Highly recommend. 🌅

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🥂 Asheville Holds Its Place on the MICHELIN Map

From Bib Gourmands to MICHELIN Recommended nods, Asheville remains among the South's most celebrated food cities, with 15 restaurants holding their place in the MICHELIN Guide to the American South.

This year brought a new kind of spotlight, too: @luminosaavl Executive Chef Graham House was featured among MICHELIN’s Mindful Voices, the Guide’s new platform celebrating chefs who lead on sustainability.

These honors reflect what’s always been true of Asheville: creativity rooted in community, flavor grown from these mountains, and chefs who cook with both heart and purpose.

🍴 See all of Asheville’s MICHELIN-recognized restaurants and plan your own taste tour at the link in our bio.

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🍷 Just doing a little very important research for our Wildflower Cabin guests… 😉

Matt and I tried Luminosa last night, one of Asheville’s top-rated restaurants, and it was a 10/10! The food and alllll the cocktails were incredible, the atmosphere was wonderful, and we can officially say we HIGHLY recommend it for your next date night or special dinner in Asheville.

The best part of running a vacation rental? Sometimes the guest research comes with a delicious dinner and a built-in date night. 😂❤️

Consider this your sign to add Luminosa to your Asheville itinerary!

#WildflowerCabin828 #AshevilleEats #AshevilleRestaurants #DateNight

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On the menu at @luminosaavl …📍 was bone marrow tater tots with horseradish aioli, celery, and pickled red onion …🥔 gnocchi with spigarello, Gorgonzola fonduta, tetragonia …🥬 campenelle with honey stripe, romanesco, brown butter, brebis …🍝 and a Chef’s Cut with salsa verde …🥩 Footnote: Ace made our night …🫶🏽 #luminosa #luminosaavl #avlfood #ncfood

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The MICHELIN Guide American South drops its 2026 selections next week, and before the new list lands, let’s look back at the 15 Asheville restaurants that made the inaugural guide. That’s roughly 3.5 more MICHELIN-recognized restaurants per capita than New York City! 👀

Swipe for the full slate:
🌿 Green Star: Luminosa
⭐ Bib Gourmand: Little Chango, Mother, Luminosa
📍 Recommended: Addissae, All Day Darling, Cúrate, Golden Hour, Good Hot Fish, Leo’s House of Thirst, Soprana, Sunny Point Café, Table, Tall John’s, The Admiral, Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse

Who are you rooting for this year? 👇

#michelinguide #michelinrestaurant #michelinfood #ashevillenc

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Extending a heartfelt thank you to our friend and multifaceted hospitality force @meherwanirani for these kind words and for lifting up our community with this comprehensive list of some of our favorite Asheville spots! We feel so lucky to be part of such a supportive community of chefs, restaurateurs, and hospitality pros who are constantly raising the bar.

If you’re heading to town this fall to catch the leaves, we wholehearted agree with Meherwan that the following restaurants are necessary stops for any AVL dining itinerary:

Luminosa
Neng Jr.’s
Leo’s House of Thirst
The Admiral
The Bull & Beggar
Good Hot Fish
All Souls Pizza
Mother
Owl Bakery
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack

And, of course, any trip to our mountain town would not be complete without a meal at Meherwan and @chaipanimom 's own @chaipani and @botiwallaasheville !

Additional thanks to local photographer @rachaelmcintoshphotography for catching us (and our neighbors) in such good light.

Read the full @saveurmag article at the link in our bio!

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October moments ✨🤎🎃🍂

Harry Potter szn 🪄

Anniversary flowers <3

Whimsy coffee ☕️

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A great birthday weekend so far! #luminosa #burialbeer #forestrycamp

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🍂 How would you spend a fall weekend in Asheville, North Carolina?

Two years after Hurricane Helene, Asheville is welcoming visitors with its creative spirit, incredible food, outdoor adventures and warm Southern hospitality. Here’s how I spent a memorable weekend supporting local businesses.

🏡 Stay: Unplug at @firelightatshopecreek a women-owned luxury cabin retreat tucked into the woods. Think Scandinavian-inspired interiors, private hot tubs, sauna sessions, massages and peaceful evenings on your patio.

🌿 Explore: Take a guided foraging walk, hike through the Blue Ridge Mountains and try your hand at glassmaking @ncglasscenter . Treat yourself to a relaxing hammam @avlsaltcave experience afterward.

🍽️ Eat: Asheville’s culinary scene deserves a weekend of its own. Enjoy Spanish tapas at @curatetapasbar , fresh seafood at @jettieraes , Italian fare at @luminosaavl and a meal with a view at @sopranarooftop .

🍫 Shop: Stop by @frenchbroadchocolate for locally made chocolate and take home a few edible souvenirs.

🍁 Slow down: Make time for the fall foliage, mountain views and conversations with the people who make Asheville special.

Tourism plays an important role in Asheville’s continued recovery. Every meal, overnight stay and locally made purchase helps support the community.

Save this itinerary for your next mountain getaway. Which Asheville experience would you add to the list?

#VisitAsheville #AshevilleNC #FallGetaways #NorthCarolinaTravel #supportlocal @oftbagency @visitasheville

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Moved back home to the mountains, bought our first home, 1,102 days sober, work that I love, and my favorite person by my side. 🏡🏔️
Feeling incredibly grateful for this life we’re making together 💓

#newbeginnings #wnc #homeowners #pastrychef #feelinggrateful

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The 4 Fs (food, fun, family, furry animals)

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