Asheville food scene update: What of Simma Down? Copper River Grill to open; Asiana gets major overhaul

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Some of what’s going ’round onthe Asheville restaurant scene:

Simma Down and out? From a loyal Ashvegas reader, regarding Simma Down restaurant on Eagle Street:

Went to have lunch at Simma Down the other day and it looks closed. Google turned up a FaceBook post that said closed until further notice. Any news on their status? I guess I should have used my Groupon sooner – maybe they should put expiration dates for the restaurant in addition to the one for the Groupon. We will miss this place if it has gone out – the food was really good.

-Copper River Grill comes to town: The Copper River Grill resturant plans to be officially open to the public on Thursday. There was a friends-and-family event there over the weekend that went off well, I hear. Steak, seafood and such. 

-Asiana upgrade: The Asiana Grand Buffet restaurant on Smoky Park Highway is shut down and getting a major overhaul. Twitter friends say the restaurant is essentially being gutted and will be renamed when it re-opens. More to come.

-Onyx Orchard Cheese opens: The Onyx Orchard Cheese Shop on Patton Avenue, across the street from the Thirsty Monk, is holding its official grand opening today. 

What else are you seeing?

2 Comments

Nate November 17, 2011 - 3:31 am

If I'm not mistaken, Onyx Orchard had already been open and operating for at least four or five months as of last Monday . . . how long are you allowed to delay your "official" grand opening, anyway? And why would you, as a retail establishment?

plastic paddy November 14, 2011 - 7:54 pm

The Lonestar in Arden has been temporarily closed for what seems like a month now, we assume it's a mold issue recalling the flooding issues they had before they opened. I really liked their Wedge salad and, well.. their Wedge salad was good.

Heard anything?

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