Ashvegas readers: New downtown Asheville restaurant ‘Solace’ will take place of former Flying Frog; Chef Bryan Kimmett of The Swag to helm kitchen

Jason Sandford

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Ashvegas loyal readers deliver the news once again: A new restaurant called Solace will replace the former Flying Frog at the corner of Battery Park Avenue and Haywood Street, one of the hottest corners in downtown Asheville.

Ashvegas commenters report: that the space is do for a complete renovation; the concept may be tapas; that there are already ads on Craigslist asking for job applicants; and that Chef Bryan Kimmett, of the well-known luxury Waynesville bed-and-breakfast called The Swag, will be leading the kitchen. This is all unconfirmed right now, of course. The Craigslist ad says Solace is slated to open May 1 and will serve American food.

That’s exciting news. We’ll keep an eye on developments. Thanks to Ashvegas readers for the tips and info. 

Meantime, here’s a 2009 review of The Swag restaurant by WNC Magazine.

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