Asheville Independent Restaurants

Asheville Independent Restaurants (AIR)

The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR) strives to unite the independent restaurant community of Asheville NC as committed to local people, local philanthropies, local businesses, local food and the local economy, with a promise to preserve the authenticity of our mountain home through genuine food and signature hospitality.

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The Dining Guide is a handy reference to keep in your car, this guide provides an easy reference to 60+ locally owned restaurants.

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Featured Events and News

Feb 21 - 23: Asheville Small Plate Crawl: Dozens of independent restaurants
will create special Small Plate Menus, priced from $3 to $8, featuring their
cuisine and Chef’s talent. Crawl from restaurant to restaurant from 11:30AM
to 9:00PM – lunch and dinner hours – sampling the best of Asheville’s
culinary scene. Get more details here.

AIR Restaurants Holiday Schedule: Click here for the full schedule of restaurant hours
during the 2011 holiday season!