Can this be true? Asheville restaurant scene rivals Manhattan’s

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Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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From loyal reader Jen:

So two days ago Kevan Frazier over at UNC-A tells a group of alumni that Asheville has now surpassed Manhatten as the highest number of restaurants per capita in any US city.

And just this week, both The Junction and White Duck Taco Shop – new restaurants in Asheville River Arts District opened. Wondering who can confirm this stat… 

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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8 Comments

  1. Asheville Dweller May 23, 2011

    Asheville just knows how to buy in every fad and online saying/poll that comes along.

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  2. Pont May 21, 2011

    What a crock. Wonder if this guy has ever been to NYC?

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  3. Non-Diverse Dude May 20, 2011

    If Asheville was really everything people claimed, there would be 10 million people living there with millions a year visiting. It is a nice little tourist town with some good places to eat, The Biltmore Estate and The Wolfe house…plus it's near the Parkway.

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  4. 28804 May 20, 2011

    Must have been really high to come up with that!

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  5. obiwan May 20, 2011

    Manhattan, Kansas – maybe.

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  6. Jim May 20, 2011

    This is totally LAUGHABLE……they can't even spell Manhattan correctly!

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  7. Asheville Dweller May 20, 2011

    Nope, Its a pipe Dream, its more unworthy buzz.

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