{"id":15319,"date":"2019-01-15T14:53:03","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T19:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/?p=15319"},"modified":"2019-01-15T14:53:03","modified_gmt":"2019-01-15T19:53:03","slug":"cheat-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naibeverly-hanks.com\/blog\/cheat-day\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Places in Asheville Worth Cheating on Your New Year\u2019s Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/cheat-day.jpg\" alt=\"7 Places in Asheville Worth Cheating on Your New Year\u2019s Diet\" class=\"wp-image-15320\"\/><figcaption>Photo Copyright : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\/profile_antonioguillem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Antonio Guillem<\/a> \/ 123rf.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve resolved to eat healthier in 2019, stop reading this post now! We support your efforts to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/agents-answer-fitness-spots\/\">get fit and stay fit<\/a>\u2014admittedly, things that are hard to do in a beer and food hub like Asheville, NC.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p>However, if you\u2019re brave enough to try one cheat day, then do we have the list for you! And for your convenience, we broke it down by craving. Here are seven local spots worth cheating on your New Year\u2019s diet.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sweet Treats: Baked Pie Company<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Ready for an extra helping of dessert? Want to sweeten up your day for breakfast? We don\u2019t judge. But we do have a suggestion that may be just outside your normal choices. The Baked Pie Company bakes their items daily with the freshest and highest quality ingredients. From shoofly to Amish apple to sugar crack, they have everything you want and more! Can\u2019t decide which to try? Select a \u201cflight\u201d of three flavors plus a scoop of ice cream.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p>4 Long Shoals Road, Arden | (828) 333-4366<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Reynolds Village, 50 N Merrimon Avenue, Woodfin | (828) 210-9544<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakedpiecompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">bakedpiecompany.com<\/a><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Honorable Mentions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/hop-ice-cream\/\">The Hop Ice Cream Cafe<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/5-fresh-apples-west-asheville\/\">OWL Bakery<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/treat-yo-self-avl\/\">\u00c1 La Mode Macaron<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spicy: Rocky\u2019s Hot Chicken Shack<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Sweating over spicy food is the same as sweating on the elliptical, right? Our favorite spicy options are at Rocky\u2019s, the masters of \u201cTennessee-style\u201d hot chicken. Their dry-rub style is different from the typical battered chicken, but you certainly won\u2019t complain once you savor its juicy taste. Make it as spicy as you want\u2014their scale goes from mild to XX hot. Ink-heavy patrons can visit the Patton Avenue location on Tattoosday for 10% off their meal.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p>1455 Patton Avenue, Asheville | (828) 575-2260<\/p>\n\n\n<p>3749 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville | (828) 676-3222<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockyshotchickenshack.com\/menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">rockyshotchickenshack.com<\/a><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Honorable Mentions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Blue Dream Curry<\/li><li>Little Bee Thai<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/taco-bout-delicious\/\">Zia Taqueria<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salty: Gourmet Chip Company<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s better than salty? Crunchy. What\u2019s better than both? Artisan potato chips, served fresh daily or delivered straight to your door. Believe it or not, Asheville is such a foodie town that we have our own chip shop. The Gourmet Chip Company hand selects the country\u2019s finest \u201cchipping\u201d potatoes and gets the freshest ingredients to mix each spice blend and secret sauce. What you get is an amazing gourmet experience on a chip. Yum!<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p>43 1\/2 Broadway Street, Asheville | (828) 254-3335<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gourmetchipcompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">gourmetchipcompany.com<\/a> <br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Honorable Mentions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/10-local-foods-grocery-stores\/\">Roots Hummus<\/a><\/li><li>Bouchon\u2019s pommes frites<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/agents-answer-holiday-gifts\/\">Poppy\u2019s Hand-crafted Popcorn<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caffeine: Summit Coffee<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Trying to give up all the sugar in your daily grande caramel macchiato with extra whip? We can support that. But cutting out your daily dose of caffeine could be detrimental to the health &#8230; of your coworkers. Summit Coffee Co. is a Certified Organic roaster and retailer focusing on small-lot coffees sourced intentionally from around the world. Check them out next to 12 Bones and The Wedge Brewing in the River Arts District. Or find their roast <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/best-coffee-shops-wnc\/\">at coffee houses<\/a> around town.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p>4 Foundy Street, Suite 20, Asheville | (704) 895-9090 <\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitcoffee.com\/asheville\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">summitcoffee.com<\/a><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Honorable Mentions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>PennyCup Coffee Co.<\/li><li>Odd\u2019s Cafe<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/dynamite-roasting-co\/\">Dynamite Roasting Company<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chocolate: French Broad Chocolate Lounge<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Sure, chocolate is a sweet treat. But for some people, it\u2019s also a major food group. Chocolate lovers looking for top quality that\u2019s socially and environmentally sourced know exactly where to go in Asheville. French Broad Chocolate Lounge not only crafts bean-to-bar chocolate, they make a mouth-watering selection of items with it. From drinking chocolates and dozens of varieties of truffles to chocolate mousse and nibby chocolate chip cookies, there\u2019s something for everyone to love!<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p>10 S Pack Square, Asheville | (828) 252-4181<\/p>\n\n\n<p>821 Riverside Drive Suite 199, Asheville | (828) 348-5169<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frenchbroadchocolates.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">frenchbroadchocolates.com<\/a> <br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Honorable Mentions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/zuma-coffee-marshall-nc\/\">Zuma Gold cookies<\/a> at Zuma Coffee<\/li><li>Asheville Chocolate<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/agents-answer-chocolate\/\">The Chocolate Fetish<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breakfast Carbs: Sunny Point Cafe<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Pancakes. French toast. Hash browns. Biscuits and gravy. If you love carbs, chances are you\u2019re a big fan of breakfast, too! In that case, why not go to the best? Known for having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploreasheville.com\/blog\/post\/ashevilles-sunny-point-vies-for-americas-best-breakfast\/\">one of the best breakfasts in the country<\/a>, Sunny Point is a small West Asheville restaurant with a big menu. And they serve breakfast all day! Come for the Huevos Rancheros or Stuffed French Toast, stay for the 16-ounce Mega-Mosa.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p>626 Haywood Road, Asheville | (828) 252-0055<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sunnypointcafe.com\/daytime-menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">sunnypointcafe.com<\/a><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Honorable Mentions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/homegrown\/\">Homegrown<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/wnc-brunch\/\">Early Girl Eatery<\/a><\/li><li>Biscuit Head<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cheese: Melt Your Heart<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>A restaurant dedicated to gourmet grilled cheese \u2026 that comes to you! It\u2019s easy to see why Melt Your Heart ranks among our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/agents-answer-best-food-truck\/\">favorite food trucks<\/a>. It\u2019s also one of the best spots in town to quench your craving for the ooey gooey goodness that is cheese (our favorite major food group). Go for a Classic with your choice of cheese, or send your taste buds on an umami adventure with melts like Love at First Bite or the Heartbreaker.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p>129 Roberts Street, Asheville | (828) 989-6749<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Melt-Your-Heart-193294404119434\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">facebook.com\/Melt-Your-Heart<\/a> <br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Honorable Mentions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Jack of the Wood mac and cheese bites<\/li><li>Standard Pizza\u2019s white pizza<\/li><li>Anything on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/cheesetrail\/\">WNC Cheese Trail<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\">Where is your favorite spot to visit on a cheat day? Let us know in the comments.<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve resolved to eat healthier in 2019, stop reading this post now! We support your efforts to get fit and stay fit\u2014admittedly, things that are hard to do in a beer and food hub like Asheville, NC. 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