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Dine out for the holidays

Christmas Day dining and takeout options in Asheville
Plates on food on a table at Hemingway's Cuba
Delicious holiday dining awaits. | Photo via Golden Hour
Whether you’re looking for a way to entertain your visitors, don’t feel like cooking, or simply aren’t celebrating — you can rely on the local food scene to serve up something delicious over the holidays. Grab a bite at these Asheville restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Pro tip: Tables go quickly on these days, so make sure to get a reservation at the spots that accept them.

Christmas Eve eats

The Blackbird, 47 Biltmore Ave.
Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Bouchon, 62 N. Lexington Ave.
Hours: 5-9:30 p.m.

Chai Pani, 22 Battery Park Ave.
Hours: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Golden Hour, 95 Roberts St.
Hours: 4-9 p.m.

Jargon, 715 Haywood Rd.
Hours: 5-9 p.m.

Jettie Rae’s Oyster House, 143 Charlotte St.
Hours: 4:30-9 p.m.

Pack’s Tavern, 20 S. Spruce St.
Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

RendezVous, 184 New Haw Creek Rd.
Hours: 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Sovereign Remedies, 29 N. Market St., #105
Hours: 4-10 p.m.

Plates on food on a table at Hemingway's Cuba

Delicious holiday dining awaits.

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Photo via @hemingwayscubaasheville

Christmas Day dining

Bargello, 7 Patton Ave.
From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., you can enjoy a four-course, family-style pre-fixe meal — the menu is $89 for adults and $49 for children.

Fork Lore, 43 Town Square Blvd.
A limited menu will be served from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Golden Hour, 95 Roberts St.
A family-style pre-fixe menu will be offered from 1 to 6 p.m. — the meal is $85 per person.

Isa’s Bistro, 1 Battery Park Ave.
Reserve your seat for a special pre-fixe menu for lunch and dinner.

Hemingway’s Cuba, 15 Page Ave., 4th floor
Enjoy the full menu during regular hours — plus, a special still to be announced.
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Events
Thursday, Dec. 14
  • 103.3 Asheville FM Record Release & Listening Party | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 7-10 p.m. | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O’Henry Ave., Asheville | Free | Celebrate and listen to the music of many of the artists featured on the “Real People Great Radio, Vol. 2" compilation.
  • The Community Lab Showcase | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Misfit Improv & Acting School, 573 Fairview Rd., Unit 21A, Asheville | Free | Gather your improv group or take the stage yourself for this monthly open mic — if you don’t like the spotlight, just join the audience.
  • Pisgah Legal Services’ Here for Justice Giving Campaign | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 12 a.m.-12 p.m. | Pisgah Legal Services, 62 Charlotte St., Asheville | Free | Support your community by helping this local nonprofit work to prevent domestic violence and homelessness, and secure healthcare + other needs for those in WNC who are struggling to make ends meet.*
Friday, Dec. 15
  • Winter Magic Holiday Show | Friday, Dec. 15 | 7 p.m. | Tina McGuire Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $25 | Listen to the mesmerizing music of three award-winning artists during this songwriter-in-the-round.
  • A Dickens’ Christmas Carol: A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts | Friday, Dec. 15-Saturday, Dec. 16 | 7 p.m. | Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State St., Black Mountain | $20 | Settle in while the classic story is turned on its head when a traveling troupe encounters mayhem and madness during its production.
Saturday, Dec. 16
  • Still Life & Other Stories | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Magnetic Theatre, 375 Depot St., Asheville | $10 | Enter a world of dazzling puppets and absurdly comic surprises during this family-friendly shadow theater production.
  • Krampus Ball Holiday Party and Pickleball Tournament | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Asheville Sports Club, 137 Coxe Ave., Asheville | Free | Don your best ugly sweater and grab your paddle — it’s time to compete and to party.
Sunday, Dec. 17
  • Ugly Sweater Mimosa Yoga | Sunday, Dec. 17 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | plēb urban winery, 289 Lyman St., Asheville | $10 | Wear your most outrageous sweater or favorite holiday attire + join Mandy of Funky Flow Yoga for an all-levels yoga class.
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News Notes
Civic
  • On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the City of Asheville announced the retirement of Asheville Police Department Chief David Zack, who has been in the role since February 2020. City Manager Debra Campbell, Chief Zack, and Asheville Police Department leaders are currently working on a plan for the transition.
Arts
  • ArtsAVL has shared the 43 recipients of its Grassroots Arts Program grants, which offer funds for programs + operations of Buncombe County nonprofit arts organizations. Grants were awarded for work in a variety of fields, like children’s theatre, community radio, and dance. See the recipients.
Community
  • Buncombe County will be talking community investment at a Grants Open House on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Learn about grant opportunities for organizations, including the nine Community Investment Grant programs, as well as the Open Space Bond and Affordable Housing Bond.
Development
  • At its Tuesday, Dec. 12 meeting, the Asheville City Council approved plans for two new housing developments. The development at Lake Julian in Arden includes 279 units, and the Fairview Road development in South Asheville includes 269 apartments and 12 townhomes. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Real Estate
  • We’re already dreaming of summers on the lake at this stunning modern cabin in the Arbor Community. That’s even before we saw the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water, the wraparound deck, and the full boat house. Browse all 40+ photos here.*
Shop
  • Enjoy a full 20% off the Fjord furniture collection at Ambiente Modern Furniture now through Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Shop stylish + ergonomic recliners in a variety of fabrics and designs from the 82-year-old Norwegian furniture icon.*
Wellness
 
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Still looking for holiday gift inspiration?
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Here’s what your local news team wants to unwrap this year. | Graphic by 6AM City
Happy December. We thought we’d ring in the most festive month of the year appropriately — with holiday gift guides featuring our editors’ top present picks.

Scroll to shop, get inspired, and maybe even snag a locally made gift or two, courtesy of Molly’s and Grace’s exquisite taste.

We Are So Funkful Art Print, $36+ | “There’s a blank spot of wall above my bar cart that’s just desperate for a piece of art, so what would be a better fit than a bar scene through a slightly tipsy gaze? If you look closely, you’ll recognize the pre-renovation Funkatorium.”

Spicewalla 10 Pack Signature Blends, $59.99 | “I’m always cheffin’ up in the kitchen and this assortment of spice blends has me so inspired to make some brand new dishes. Not only is the quality top notch, but the colorful packaging makes these spices a feast for the eyes as well.”
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From the editor
It seems like I’m always resolving to do more reading, but it might just happen this new year — because Pack Memorial Library is bringing together representatives from more than a dozen book clubs for the Local Book Club Fair. Mark your calendar now for Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m., where you can mingle + hear presentations from reps of the Asheville Art Museum, North Carolina Arboretum, and more.
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