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1 mile | Forget a fridge magnet, get something beautiful that screams Asheville. East Fork is on their way to becoming the nation's first living-wage, sustainable pottery makers. To top it off, their pieces are gorgeous. If you only get one thing, get the mug. They fit an aeropress perfectly.
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East Fork
15 W Walnut St1 mile | Forget a fridge magnet, get something beautiful that screams Asheville. East Fork is on their way to becoming the nation's first living-wage, sustainable pottery makers. To top it off, their pieces are gorgeous. If you only get one thing, get the mug. They fit an aeropress perfectly.
0.8 miles | Quality spices from a local maker whose restaurant, Chai Pani, just won a James Beard award for best restaurant.
Spicewalla
829 Riverside Dr0.8 miles | Quality spices from a local maker whose restaurant, Chai Pani, just won a James Beard award for best restaurant.
0.9 miles | I LOVE their popcorn. If you can't pick a flavor, get the Asheville mix. It's cheddar and caramel, perfection.
Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn
0.9 miles | I LOVE their popcorn. If you can't pick a flavor, get the Asheville mix. It's cheddar and caramel, perfection.
1 mile | I've included this place in many of my guides because quite frankly it's worth the hype. When was the last time you wasted an afternoon sipping on luscious drinking chocolate? It's been too long. Head to the Chocolate Lounge and embrace your inner hedonist with a decadently rich ganache liquid truffle. Stick to the chocolate, skip the ice cream and baked goods.
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French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack Square1 mile | I've included this place in many of my guides because quite frankly it's worth the hype. When was the last time you wasted an afternoon sipping on luscious drinking chocolate? It's been too long. Head to the Chocolate Lounge and embrace your inner hedonist with a decadently rich ganache liquid truffle. Stick to the chocolate, skip the ice cream and baked goods.
2.2 miles | Find local beer & wine to take home for yourself or loved ones. The staff is knowledgeable and the selection of NC fare is great.
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Appalachian Vintner
745 Biltmore Ave2.2 miles | Find local beer & wine to take home for yourself or loved ones. The staff is knowledgeable and the selection of NC fare is great.
0.6 miles | Cheese. Dang good cheese. Talk to the folks behind the counter and go home with some seriously tasty treats.
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South Slope Cheese Co
11 Southside Ave0.6 miles | Cheese. Dang good cheese. Talk to the folks behind the counter and go home with some seriously tasty treats.
0.8 miles | Sustainable, living wage crafted odds and ends for your home.
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Ware
797 College St0.8 miles | Sustainable, living wage crafted odds and ends for your home.
Asheville Bee Charmer
32 Broadway St0.7 miles | Local NC honey with a twist.
9.6 miles | Brought to you by the folks behind Thirsty Monk, whose beer and cocktails and seltzers are delightful. You don't have to go here to check this item off your list, just keep an eye out for this zippy mustard all about town. It's used in many restaurants and available in many shops.
Lusty Monk Mustard
1461 Sand Hill Road9.6 miles | Brought to you by the folks behind Thirsty Monk, whose beer and cocktails and seltzers are delightful. You don't have to go here to check this item off your list, just keep an eye out for this zippy mustard all about town. It's used in many restaurants and available in many shops.
Imladris Farm Kitchen/Warehouse
25 Meadow RoadThe BEST jam. It's so good. And it's sold nearly everywhere.
Locally distilled booze. Their gin is A+ and they'll do a free sampling before you buy of their old standards and new limited edition releases. Their cocktail bar, Antidote, is right next door and has a glorious rooftop bar.
Chemist Spirits
Locally distilled booze. Their gin is A+ and they'll do a free sampling before you buy of their old standards and new limited edition releases. Their cocktail bar, Antidote, is right next door and has a glorious rooftop bar.
0.9 miles | An awesome little bookshop with a cafe, children's section, gifts, stickers, and a section called "Blind Date with a Book" that's worth a visit.
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Malaprop's Bookstore / Cafe
55 Haywood St0.9 miles | An awesome little bookshop with a cafe, children's section, gifts, stickers, and a section called "Blind Date with a Book" that's worth a visit.