OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award winner

Just in time for Thanksgiving , one of our favorite Asheville restaurants, Corner Kitchen, has been named a Diners’ Choice winner by Open Table.

OpenTable, Inc., is a leading provider of free, real-time online restaurant reservations for diners and reservation and guest management solutions for restaurants. They just announced their Diners’ Choice Awards for the top 100 restaurants in the United States that specialize in American food. The list of winners is derived from more than 10 million reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for more than 12,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Press release announcing results >

Link to OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award winners >

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Asheville hotels voted top in USA by Conde Nast Traveler

Two Asheville hotels and one historic resort were ranked among the top in the United States by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. The annual Reader’s Choice Awards Poll, published in their November 2011 issue, is the ultimate barometer in travel.

Chosen by savvy travelers, these properties are among the favorites in Asheville and the country.

The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa: Rated a Top U.S. Resort >

The Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville: Rated a Top U.S. Hotel >

The Inn on Biltmore: Rated a Top U.S. Hotel >

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Taste of Asheville on November 17th

Asheville Independent Restaurants (AIR) is throwing its annual fund-raising party, The Taste of Asheville, on November 17 at The Venue, 21 N. Market Street, from 7–9 p.m. This evening of culinary samplings features an impressive array of local talent. Guests can experience savory creations from 37 restaurants plus wine and beer tasting from local breweries.

The Laurel of Asheville has the details >

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