Why Asheville, North Carolina, is such a hot culinary destination and where to eat when you visit.

1 spot inYelp’s newly released top cities for foodies survey, an honor italso received in 2020.

Among the spots that Yelp called out are two downtown Asheville hotspots.

People enjoy the outside patio at 12 Bones Smokehouse barbecue restaurant in the River Arts District in Asheville, North Carolina.

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But what really makes Asheville’s culinary scene shine are the stories behind the scenes.

Find the full list of top U.S. food citieshere.

Downtown Asheville, North Carolina at Grove Arcade

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Pita pizza with ricotta and caramelized onions, Albemarle Inn, Asheville, NC.

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Customers at the outside seating area of a restaurant in downtown Asheville, North Carolina,

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Asheville, North Carolina, USA at twilight.

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