Editor’s Note: Fork & Dagger is 828newsNOW’s anonymous restaurant review series, written by our independent Grub Scout—no freebies, no press perks, no agenda. Grub Scout pays full price, visits unannounced, and takes notes on food, service, atmosphere, and value. Each review reflects a recent, honest experience rated on our 1‑to‑5 fork scale. We aim to help you discover standout dining spots—from casual diners to white‑tablecloth affairs—one bite at a time.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — In this week’s episode, your Grub Scout visits yet another spot that’s been around forever and asks, “How the heck have I never been here? “
I went to see “The Odyssey” and was really hungry after the three-hour epic that it was. While sitting in my car scrolling for options near me in South Asheville, I began craving sushi. So, what did I do? I decided to stab in the dark and go with the restaurant that was actually a tenth of a mile away…