Chameleon searches for new home

Jason Sandford February 22, 2011

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

Will Chameleon Soul Food rise again? According to the restaurant’s Facebook page, the owners want to find a new spot for the eatery after recently closing its Merrimon Avenue location.

Check out this status update:

Chameleon Soul Food

Hello hello all our wonderful friends, keep your eye on this page, Rely Loca,l Valet Gourmet and others for New Location of Chameleon Soul Food Restaurant. Keep Evolving, thank you for your love and concern.

Jason Sandford

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

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Suck~R~punch Sully February 26, 2011

Chameleon Soul Food was a great place to eat, sans the over-priced menu. I do know, for a fact, that they had issues with hiring and immediately firing of numerous employees. Knowing a couple of friend, who having worked there, believed the restaurant sink….and sink fast. I hope that have an attitude change, and are friendlier in their new location…good luck & lower your prices.

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Foodie February 26, 2011

Thanks to Nate for insight. Maybe the chef/owner will take heed.

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Nate February 25, 2011

According to discussion threads on Yelp and elsewhere, it had major issues with consistency, and it was also described as not being a particularly good value. With no atmosphere, and a location in a no-foot-traffic neighborhood, you had better have really good food or really great prices and from what I've read Chameleon offered neither.

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Foodie February 23, 2011

Any insights as to why this restaurant did not succeed in its Merrimon location? Homegrown, Louella's, and Noy's Kitchen, all nearby, seem to be thriving?

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