This post was meant to go up Saturday, like a good food blogger, but upon arriving to my friend's apartment, I discovered that she does not have internet. Oh well!

Almost my whole life I have lived close to Asheville, and I have always known that there are many delicious restaurants, but never before have I explored them or had as intense of an appreciation for vegetarian vegan-leaning eats.

Friday night my friends and I went to a late night dinner at Rosetta's Kitchen after trying several other places that were no longer serving food. There were really delicious options available - my favorite by far was the vegan chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting. The clientele was different to say the least; my friends and I stuck out like sore thumbs. I learned I really do not like eating this late though - I was still stuffed Saturday morning when I woke up!

Saturday, my friends and I went to brunch at Sunny Point Cafe. It was fun!


We all shared a pot of Rooibos tea (my favorite), which we learned that none of us can pronounce properly (I always want to call it ruby-roos).


It was delicious!


It's always so fun being with old friends - there is always so much to talk about!


I made my own omelet with egg whites, spinach, roasted tomatoes, and goat cheese. Salad for extra greens!


One friend ordered the oatmeal pancakes (special for the day) and they were awesome!!


My other friend made her own breakfast sandwich on a croissant with egg, bacon, and cheese. Taters on the side. I did not partake of any so I cannot speak towards the deliciousness but as you can see, she couldn't even wait for me to take a pic!


The biscuits and local jam were fantastic - my favorite part of the meal.


After brunch, we picked up the dog and headed to Chimney Rock for some hiking!


It was beautiful up top! I do not love this picture but I'm also not comfortable with letting strangers use my DSLR...


Indy definitely had fun hiking and meeting other dogs.


After hiking we went home, had a quick snack of wasa and PB and got glamorous for our night on the town.


We went to my favorite ice cream place, Kamm's Custard. I was afraid it would close early and we didn't want to miss out!


I got regular vanilla with Heath bits!


My friend got pistachio flavoring with oreos and sprinkles. Good as well (as always).


We walked through the Grove Arcade to our next spot, the Battery Park Champagne Bar and book store. This was pretty much the coolest place ever - I would go maybe everyday if I lived in Asheville.


We sat for a long time and chatted over two bottles of bubbly.


Ordered a cheese plate as well (vegetarian - I asked) with goat gouda, Cotswold, and brie. Perfection.



We had so much fun there but we were still a little hungry and the menu was limited. We walked across the street to Sante and had another appetizer (bruschetta and olive tapanade) and some red wine to end our evening.


Some other people may have stopped at Taco Bell after this as well, but I was not interested. When we arrived at home we chugged water and took some B-complex and Advil to fight the champagne hangover.

Sunday morning we were lazy and I made oatmeal with peanut butter for breakfast. Some of us liked it and some did not ;) Later, we went to Green Sage cafe, which was so cool - they had my favorite Zhena's teas and I was able to buy some of my flavor - Ambrosia Plum - for my stash.

Drove home late, wishing I could have gone to my favorite, the Laughing Seed for dinner - next time!

So much fun :)