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Warm Up with New Restaurant Hickory Tavern
As a football fan, I'm picky about where I'm going to catch the next game. There has to be a perfect combination of good food, quality beer, a welcoming atmosphere, and, of course, an impressive audio/video system. After spending the better part of the season testing out some local bars and restaurants, I think I've finally found my new Sunday night hangout.
On Monday, December 7th, the much anticipated Hickory Tavern Grill and Raw Bar made their presence in Biltmore Park Town Square official. With a menu featuring delicious game night cuisine with gourmet twists, Hickory Tavern promises to be a popular gathering spot for football fanatics. You'll be impressed, too, by the restaurant's big screen TV's that surround a large portion of the seating area, ensuring that you'll have a good vantage point for catching the next big play.
Of course, Hickory Tavern also knows that that isn't the only niche they can fill. The new restaurant is proving to be versatile and is also welcoming to families, casual business lunches, and even those seeking to celebrate special occasions. Patrons with discriminating taste buds won't be disappointed either because every menu item from the burgers and salads to the oysters and crab cakes promise to satisfy. Hickory Tavern plays off of guests' other senses, too, with an atmosphere marked by warm colors, low lighting, and an open and expansive floor plan. The design and decor add to the neighborhood environment and contribute to the feeling that the restaurant has been serving Asheville diners for years.
So, if you haven't already, test out the new restaurant over the weekend with your friends and family, and warm up with Hickory Tavern's inviting menu. For more information about Hickory Tavern Grill and Raw Bar, visit their website at www.thehickorytavern.com
Happy Shopping and Happy Holidays from Town Square
We've all been there--stressing over whether or not our shopping list is going to match up with our bank accounts. But stress shouldn't be on the list of things to do during this holiday season. Instead, we should all be looking forward to a few days away from the office and spending time with loved ones. Fortunately for Asheville shoppers, Biltmore Park Town Square retailers have plenty of stocking stuffers and gift ideas that won't break your bank. In fact, you might even enjoy discovering the perfect find to fit underneath the tree.
Start your search at REI to find gifts for the outdoor adventure fanatic. Stuff their well-worn (from all that hiking) stockings with the REI Thermo-O-Compass for $9.50, which will keep them thinking about safety during their explorations, and add a Nalgene bottle, for under $10, to keep them hydrated and eco-friendly.
Next, head to Talloni, where you'll find sophisticated treats to add to the fashion-forward stockings that belong to the women in your life. Give her earrings made by Asheville local Karen Odgers, or help her accessorize her look with an elegant headband, both starting around $20. Or, if you are feeling lost and don't know what the perfect gift is, ask her to make a Customer Wish List. Talloni will keep a record of what she likes, so that when you start shopping, there'll be no room for error.
For the parents, grandparents, and friends of those whose stockings have yet to grow into their full size, shop at Bon Bébé, where you'll find the latest trends for babies and children. Hair bows are just $5, and Juicy Couture and Oopsie Daisy jewelry are sure to please. You can help the parents stay organized and prepared, too, with Mustela skin care products, starting around $10, and even Binkie holders for $12.
For the gift recipient whose stocking is chic and modern, explore women's fashion boutique Moda. There you'll find bold and colorful Foxie Moxie earrings for under $20 and locally made soaps for under $10. The store even features ceramic olive oil decanters made by a Biltmore Park resident. Of course, Moda's clothing selection is great, too, and they are more than happy to help you find what you are looking for.
Dwellings, a recently-opened home furnishings store, has gifts that will brighten up your living space and fit in a stocking, too. Consider an Archipelago candle in the Tuscany scent, or add a small but beautiful accent to your home with the gift of a pewter box, which is perfect for storing earrings or other small treasures. Both are under $30.
Continue down Town Square Boulevard and browse the selection at cooperative Echo Gallery. There you'll find plenty of unique, affordable handmade art perfect for those one-of-a-kind stockings. Buy a ceramic bowl for around $20, and the proceeds will go towards MANNA Food Bank, or help someone start their art collection with a 6x6 photograph ($75) or mixed media painting ($150). Their note cards featuring the work of the Echo artists are also a popular pick year-round.
Finally, finish off your tour of the Town Square stores at Barnes & Noble, where you'll discover gifts to share with the whole family, including Apples to Apples, Keep it Green Notebooks, and even puzzles--all for under $20.
But don't forget that these stores and Sparrow Spa, Sensibilities, Regal, and the Town Square restaurants will be happy to help you with your gift card needs. Happy shopping and happy holidays from Biltmore Park Town Square!
Moda Opens in Time For the Holidays
From bangles and bags to classic tops and chic denim, the fashionistas among us understand the thrill of discovering the perfect addition to our closets. The search can oftentimes be exhausting, so when we find a gem of a dress or an inspired pair of shoes, we know how to appreciate them. And if we are the admirers of all things stylish, then Moda, the newest locally-owned boutique to open in Biltmore Park Town Square, is the artist that brings our favorite pieces together in a collage of sophisticated and modern apparel and accessories.
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Moda, located on Town Square Boulevard next to children's boutique Bon Bébé, opened on Friday, November 20th much to the delight of Asheville's fashion-forward women. Whether dining downtown or working at the office, anyone can see that the region is brimming with unique styles, and Moda promises to be a great place for discovering your new favorite article of clothing to warm up with during winter.
Of course, we don't want to leave the men out as there are plenty of options for holiday gifts that the women in your life will love. From jewelry and perfume to elegant outfits that are sure to flatter, Moda ensures that there isn't room for error when selecting the perfect present. So, consider Town Square for your holiday excursions, and say "Thank You" to Asheville this Thanksgiving by supporting local retailers.
Other gift ideas include gift certificates to Sparrow Spa or Sensibilities, new furnishings for your home from Dwellings, handcrafted art from Echo Gallery, and more. Visit Moda Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Light Up Your Holidays at Town Square
If you haven't already heard, Biltmore Park Town Square recently celebrated their official entrance into the holiday season. With the help of the cheeriest man of them all, Santa Claus, Town Square turned on the holiday lights on Friday, November 20th. Town Square Boulevard transformed into a holiday spectacle with a theme from the popular 1940s film Miracle on 34th Street, and visitors enlivened Biltmore Park as they bustled around exploring the national and local retailers.
Friends and families enjoyed local talent as carolers from the Asheville Lyric Opera serenaded guests and magician Bill Grimsley awed audiences both young and old. Mrs. Claus read from our favorite holiday stories, and children painted ornaments as a ways to bring the cheer home. Visitors even took advantage of the evening to write letters to the North Pole about their holiday wishes. Of course, with all that Biltmore Park Town Square has to offer, they may just come true.
Capturing the magic of the season, Town Square's local shops and national retailers are happy to offer gift giving ideas: gift certificates from Sparrow Spa; a night out on the town featuring dinner and a movie; journals, office décor, toys, and bestsellers from Barnes & Noble; clothing from Moda for the chic woman in your life; and much more. The possibilities are endless, and you can find everything you need in one convenient location. This year, bring home the holiday magic from Town Square.
Town Square Through a Visitor's Lens
A few weeks ago, Arlon Harris, lifelong resident of Western North Carolina, called to inquire about parking options in Biltmore Park Town Square. Through various conversations, I soon learned that Arlon is in a wheelchair, and I also discovered that he has a contagious eagerness and energy about him that most of us only ever strive to attain. He is passionate about the Asheville area, and he communicated his enthusiasm for Town Square with ease. "Biltmore Park is the total package," he exclaimed one day over the phone. "It has an amazing vibe--like it's been here fore years. It feels welcoming and lived in."
Upon hearing that Arlon was planning a visit to Town Square as part of a photography project for two East Henderson High School seniors whom he mentors, I jumped at the chance to meet him. Just as he had explained over the phone, their group was an easy one to spot. With the students armed with cameras and Arlon in his high-tech iBOT wheelchair, they were already exploring different perspectives of Town Square through their lenses. After introductions, we ventured up into a few of the apartments so that they could get a bird's eye view of Town Square Boulevard, where the final City Market of the season was taking place. Arlon was able to move around easily with elevators, convenient parking, and wide and sloping sidewalks, and he enjoyed taking in the warm autumn weather from the apartment balconies.
The students were also impressed with the apartments, and they later enjoyed a treat at Cold Stone Creamery before perusing some photography books at Barnes & Noble. As Arlon explained his decision to bring them to Town Square he said, "You want to get the shot, but it's also about the experience. I've shown them the old, and with Town Square, I wanted to show them the new. It's just totally awesome." I think that Arlon paraphrased Biltmore Park well; it is an experience, and they took advantage of the many opportunities during their visit. From shopping and dining to living and working, Town Square provides visitors and residents with a mulititude of modern conveniences that are all within walking distance of one another, reflecting a sustainable and inspiring philosophy that Arlon and his students captured well in their photos and in their experience.
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