re: Asheville, NC Recs needed

I've never really eaten anything upscale there. Charlotte Street Pub has great burgers. As far as beer, Highland has a really nice tasting room with live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Altamont Brewing is a hole in the wall on Patton Ave...really laid back and I enjoyed the few beers I've had there...they also keep some from other brewers on tap. Pisgah Brewing in Black Mountain makes my favorite APA in the world. You can probably find it in growlers or on tap at Barley's. If you want beer to take home, check Bruisin' Ales downtown.

ETA: Forgot what time of year it was. Do not leave Asheville without having drank your body weight in Highland Cold Mountain.