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Zambra Tapas has been part of Asheville’s dining story since 2001 — long before tapas were common in the mountains of Western North Carolina.
Originally opened in 2001 by Chef Hector Diaz (also known for Salsa’s), it introduced the Spanish “small plates” concept to the city long before it became a major trend…