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Our Asheville B & B Association has a New Look !

stacy — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:14:39 +0000

Pinecrest Bed and Breakfast is a member of the Asheville Bed and Breakfast Association. For over a year now the ABBA has been working on a new Logo, new Website and an interactive Kiosk, which will be placed in our Asheville Visitor Center. Visitors can engage with a touch-screen interactive display on the kiosk and select a Bed & Breakfast based on individual needs. Guests can can book online right at the kiosk, or make a phone call, to secure their stay.

The Asheville Bed and Breakfast Association is comprised of some of the most beautifully decorated historic Inns in Asheville. And while each of these 16 homes is charming in their own way, they are not memories of grandmother’s house.

On May 8, 2012 we will be unveiling the new Kiosk, website and logo at our ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Asheville Visitor Center.

To visit our own historic Asheville Inn, go to www.pinecrestbb.com today.

Montford Music and Arts Festival in Asheville

stacy — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:23:22 +0000

The Montford Music and Arts Festival is the largest one day music and arts festival in Western North Carolina and will be in its 9th year May 19, 2012. Head out the door of this Asheville Inn, turn left onto Soco Street and you are there, it’s that close.

The festival has really grown the last few years and now includes two streets in the Historic Montford District. The homes built in Montford Most were constructed between 1890 and 1920, and include a variety of architectural influences in Asheville during the turn of the 20th century. Any street could have a Queen Anne, Victorian and Arts and Crafts home on it. Pinecrest Bed and Breakfast was built in 1905 and embodies a traditional tudor style architecture.

Over 100 art, crafts, food and plant vendors will be located on Montford Avenue and Soco Street. Two stages, one on each street, will offer the perfect setting for all day fun and over 20 bands and musical acts will take the stages. The festival is an exciting way to experience one of Asheville’s most fascinating neighborhoods.

Come rain or shine and join in the fun on Saturday May 19, 2012, at 10:00am and running till 7pm. The festival is free to the public. Take in the festival while staying at this Asheville Bed and Breakfast. Reserve your room online at www.pinecrestbb.com or call 877-811-3058 to book your room.

Biltmore Estate Festival of Flowers

stacy — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:32:53 +0000

Welcome spring with acres of azaleas, thousands of tulips and spring blooms at Biltmore Estate Festival of Flowers. During April, thousands of tulips in the Walled Garden and around the estate will shine in various colors. By May, the show continues with irises, peonies, and acres of azaleas, with summer annuals soon to follow.

Also enjoy live music daily in the Biltmore House and the Conservatory; Biltmore has a “Ask a Gardner” station featuring horticulture experts who can answer questions on the weekends; Daily “free” seminars at A Gardner’s Place located in the Conservatory and Music in the Bandstand at Anter Hill Village every weekend starting at 4p.m.

Notify us in advance and our Asheville Bed and Breakfast will have your tickets here on arrival. Take advantage of our 2 day tickets for a special rate of $45.00 per ticket any day of the week.

Our Asheville Inn welcomes the opportunity to assist you in your trip planning. Please call our toll free 888-811-3053 or visit our website at http://pinecrestbb.com/

Asheville, NC is a Vegetarian, Gluten Free and Vegan Diner’s Dream

stacy — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:29:11 +0000

Asheville, North Carolina continues to live up to it’s title of Best Vegetarian-Friendly Small City. Asheville is a vegetarian, gluten free and vegan diner’s dream. Starting in downtown Asheville and heading north along a 2 mile stretch of road, locals affectionately refer to as the Merrimon Shuffle, you will find two exclusively vegetarian restaurants; the Laughing Seed and Rosetta’s, Posana, a gluten free restaurant, Plant, a vegan restaurant and VegHeads, a vegetarian drive thru. Only in Asheville. Along the way you will also go by Greenlife Grocery store which features everything from “simple vegetarian to “raw” cuisine in a mostly local food approach. And this is just the Merrimon Shuffle. You will find many more food co-ops, grocers and other restaurants that fulfill the needs of any dining desires.

Asheville has built itself into quite the vegetarian-friendly city, and continues to add more animal-free dining options. The Laughing Seed, a perennial favorite and well-known to visitors and locals alike calls itself a global fusion vegetarian restaurant and offers an eclectic vegetarian menu. This Asheville tradition also serves organic, seasonal, farm-to-table, vegetarian cuisine with an international flair.

Global fusion is very much alive at the Laughing Seed. Right now, you can experience the deep, slow cooked tastes of Thailand as well as the simple, but intensely satisfying flavors of the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Sunflower seed pesto and cashew nut ricotta form a deliciously satisfying filling for their raw Spinach Pesto Manicotti. Their sushi offering changes nightly, along with their pasta special and authentic Indian thali plate. And nothing says “comfort food” more that their classic Harmony Bowl, Tempeh Reuben, or Tico Burrito

The new kid on the block, Plant, another farm-to-table concept brought to Asheville by the partnership of Jason Sellars (the former chef at The Laughing Seed) and Leslie Armstrong and and Alan Berger (former owners of the best independent video store in the city — Rosebud. Plant has only been open a short time, but is already drawing a sophisticated crowd who appreciates the quality of the food, prepared from fresh local ingredients. The farm-to-table concept is strong in Asheville and continues to grow, benefiting our local farmers and the restaurant clientele.

Plant, also a completely vegan restaurant, describes itself as “A restaurant with roots; sophisticated scratch-made food from the earth.” Nothing is served that is an animal or a by-product of any animal. This can be quite unnerving to the uninitiated, but trust us — your taste buds will revel in the new experience. Our favorites were the Mushroom Risotto, the smoked Portabello and the truffle fries (of course). We do hear that the Reuben and the Peppercorn encrusted Seitan are out of this world.

As a locally-owned independent business, Plant is committed to a deep concern for the environment, our individual and collective health, and ethical and compassionate lifestyles. Success for them means that their guests feel rewarded for choosing the compassionate and exciting dining experience that Plant offers.

If you are looking for an epicurean adventure that is sure not to disappoint — shuffle up to 165 Merrimon Avenue (a short trip from this Asheville Inn.

Here at Pinecrest Inn Bed and Breakfast we strive to accommodate our guests special dietary requests. We source local and support our area farms and grocers. We also promote the restaurants that use the same approach. For more information visit us at www.pinecrestbb.com or contact our Asheville Bed & Breakfast for reservations 888-811-3053.

TripAdvisor Recommends Visiting Asheville

stacy — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:43:45 +0000

TripAdvisor has announced that Asheville is one of 15 destinations on the rise for travel and tourism. According to their website, travelers are raving about this mountain town, and creating quite a buzz. This comes on the heels of another designation by TripAdvisor in October, 2011 when Asheville was voted by the website’s users as being a Top 10 Destination for Food & Wine.

Here’s what TripAdvisor had to say about Asheville:

There’s something about Asheville that makes its blend of remote Appalachian charm and cosmopolitan sophistication seem perfectly natural. The city abounds in cultural attractions and events, many stemming from the literary greats who have lived here. Thomas Wolfe, Carl Sandburg and O. Henry all once called Asheville home. The city has historically been a resort for the wealthy. But there’s also a friendly, small-town atmosphere; the city has a way of making visitors feel right at home. Located at the confluence of two rivers and nestled in the mountains, Asheville is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts, who have their pick of hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, hot air ballooning and many other activities. So breathe in the fresh mountain air, take a spin along “America’s most scenic drive,” the Blue Ridge Parkway, and soak up the beauty and spirit of this lovely mountain city.

To read the wonderful reviews posted by our guests of our historic Asheville Bed and Breakfast - follow this link:http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60742-d118729-Reviews-Pinecrest_Bed_and_Breakfast-Asheville_North_Carolina.html.

For reservations at our Asheville Inn, visit www.pinecrestbb.com or call 888-811-3053.

Curate Bar de Tapas and the Fine Arts Theatre presents “El Bulli Cooking in Progress” March 5th

stacy — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:32:58 +0000

In celebration of Curate’s first anniversary the restaurant will host a showing of the movie El Bulli: Cooking in Progress at the Fine Arts Theatre on March 5, 2012 at 7:00 pm followed by a Q & A by Curate’s Katie Button and Felix Meana.

“El Bulli: Cooking in Progress” fastidiously documents one year in the creative life of the esteemed Spanish chef Ferran Adria.” New York Times. Hear about Katie and Felix’s experiences at elBulli, a restaurant the New York Times proclaimed, “The Most Influential Restaurant in the World.”

The start of a new career for Asheville’s own Executive Chef Katie Button, co-owner of Curate Bar de Tapas located downtown Asheville, who went from a PhD student studying neuroscience to helping her mother pursue her dream of opening a restaurant. Katie rapidly honed her culinary skills: apprenticing at Jean Georges in NYC for James Beard Award Winner Johnnie Iuzzini, followed by working for Jose Andres, winner of James Beard 2011 Most Outstanding Chef Award and Top Chef Winner Michael Voltaggio at The Bazaar in Los Angeles, CA. While working for Jose Andres ThinkFoodGroup, she fell in love with Felix Meana, Jose Andres’ consultant for new projects and the Chef de Rang (service manager) from elBulli, Ferran Adria’s famous restaurant in Spain. Felix introduced her to Spain and to the kitchen of elBulli.

Felix Meana, part of the family team which owns and operates Curate (and recent husband to Katie!), brought his many years of front-of-house management skills to create a restaurant in downtown Asheville reminiscent of his beloved country, Spain.

Tickets: $10.00 and $8.00 senior/children Available at the Fine Arts Box Office.

Need a cozy place near downtown to stay as you sample the culinary delights and fine arts of Asheville, visit www.pinecrestbb.com or call 888-811-3053 to book your reservation. Ask about spring specials at our Asheville NC Inn when you call.

Walk to the SoCon Basketball Championships from this Asheville Bed and Breakfast

stacy — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:21:57 +0000

Don’t miss this opportunity to watch your favorite SoCon team on the court and plan extra time for some “R&R” in this beautiful mountain city March 2-5, 2012. Asheville city leaders have put forth great effort as a host city and this promises to be a tremendous experience for athletes, faculty, students, parents, alumni and fans. Asheville is a city with something for everyone! Both venues are located within walking distance from this Asheville Bed and Breakfast.

Newly renovated just in time for the tournament, the ExploreAsheville.com Arena is located in the heart of the city, walking distance to this Asheville Inn near downtonw, many great restaurants and the Visitors Center. The ExploreAsheville.com Arena provides a great location with ample parking. ExploreAsheville.com Arena is located on 87 Haywood St.

Brand new and ready for women’s play this state-of-the art facility is a perfect venue for the SoCon Women to start their tournament play on March 2nd. UNC-Asheville Kimmel Arena is located on One University heights.

For more information about reserving a room at Pinecrest Inn, a historic Asheville Bed & Breakfast close to all the action, call 800-811-3053.

Warm up this Winter at this Asheville NC Bed and Breakfast

stacy — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:21:57 +0000

Well it’s that time of year when the weather turns cold and the crowds disappear. So far it has been a mild winter. This time last year we were digging out of snow and curled up by the fireplaces. It’s a good time to come to Asheville if you want to take advantage of this Asheville Bed and Breakfast‘s reduced winter Inn rates, discounted Biltmore Estate tickets, fewer tourists and a more relaxing visit. With less people in town you can get the added bonus of popping into one of the many restaurants that do not take reservations without waiting or get a reservation where it’s usually difficult. Plus when you buy one Biltmore Estate ticket for gate price of $45.00 we will give you a free Biltmore ticket. Take the $45.00 you just saved and eat lunch at one of the three wonderful restaurants on the Estate.

This winter the Grace suite featuring a king size bed and large gas fireplace is reduced $30.00 each night of the week through the end of February. The Thomas Wolfe and Wible rooms are reduced $30.00 per night on the weekends and $25.00 per night midweek (Monday-Thursday). The Vance and Cowley rooms are reduced $20.00 per night each night of the week. Come and take advantage of Asheville, NC this winter and stay at this Asheville NC Bed and Breakfast where you will be pampered and receive the well earned rest you deserve. For more information please visit our website www.pinecrestbb.com or feel free to call us at 888-811-3053.

Winter Biltmore Estate Special

stacy — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:18:34 +0000

From now until the end of February when you stay 2 nights at this Asheville NC Inn and buy one Biltmore Estate ticket at the gate price of $45.00 we will give you a free ticket. Take the $45.00 you just saved and eat lunch at one of the three wonderful restaurants on the Estate. Better yet when you leave the Estate head over to Biltmore Village and dine at any number of fabulous local eating establishments or take in a little post holiday shopping.

Call Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast Inn for details at 888-811-3053 or visit www.pinecrestbb.com for information.

Gift Certificates from this Asheville Bed and Breakfast for Gift Giving.

stacy — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:55:20 +0000

A Gift Certificate from Pinecrest Bed and Breakfast is a great idea for Holiday gift giving, anniversary, honeymoon, birthday or any other special occasion. To make the recipients stay even more special we can arrange for sparkling beverages, locally made chocolates, in-room massage, dinner reservations, excursion planning and Biltmore Estate tickets. Biltmore Estate tickets purchased through Asheville B & B allow entrance to the Estate two consecutive days.

To order a gift certificate, please call 888-811-3053 or email us at innkeeper@pinecrestbb.com.