LUMINOSA has atmosphere and good eats.
Asheville, N.C.- A culinary vacation to Asheville, North Carolina offers Jacksonville residents a rich blend of farm-to-table dining, craft beverages, and regional flavor rooted in Appalachian tradition. Asheville’s food scene features diverse local eateries—ranging from refined American restaurants like Chestnut and Posana to classic Southern comfort at Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar and globally inspired kitchens like Chai Pani and tapas at Cúrate Bar de Tapas. Asheville is also a celebrated craft brewery hub with myriad options such as New Belgium Brewing Company, Highland Brewing Company, and The River Arts District Brewing Company, earning its “Beer City, USA” reputation. Local markets, food tours, and seasonal festivals further deepen the culinary experience with farm-fresh produce, artisanal products, and chef-led tastings. This emphasis on local ingredients and innovative cuisine makes Asheville a standout destination for food lovers. But for true food lovers, did you know that 15 Asheville restaurants were recognized by the MICHELIN Guide during the first-ever MICHELIN Guide Ceremony for the American South?
Luminosa, the Italian American restaurant with a strong focus on Appalachian ingredients located inside the Flat Iron Hotel, earned a MICHELIN Green Star for sustainability – one of only three restaurants in the South to receive this distinction…