Picnic's Restaurant & Home Cooking in Asheville

We stopped in Asheville Picnic's tonight for a quick bite and got much more than we bargained for. They had live music, great home cooking, a wonderful staff, and a very comfortable atmosphere. If you are in Downtown Asheville, head North on Merrimon about 2 minutes and Picnics in on the right, right after Merrimon Avenue Baptist Church and before Dunkin Donuts and the Corner Pocket Bar.

Broadway & Merrimon Connector in Asheville

When cruising around downtown Asheville, Broadway Avenue turns into Merrimon Avenue when heading North. Here is the intersection where I-240 runs through Broadway Avenue. Businesses have it somewhat hard here because there is not much foot traffic on this side of the street. There is a guitar shop, the rear entrance to Broadway's bar and pool hall, the entrance to Rosetta's Kitchen, and the Asheville Mural Project below under the highway.

24hr Coffee in Asheville North Carolina

Plenty of business at this coffee shop on Merrimon Avenue. It stays packed inside and out, especially on Thanksgiving, when most places are closed. This place is right next to New York Fashions on East Chestnut and Merrimon Ave in North Asheville. From their website... "Caffiend is the Carolina's first and only 24 hour coffee and espresso bar. We started just this year and have already gained a reputation as a destination coffee house in the Southeast. Caffiend features amazing coffee from not one, but four roasters as well as a variety of local gourmet baked goods. Many things set us apart from the competition; whether it's the widest variety of drinks available in our region, the over one hundred varieties of gourmet teas, the lowest prices in our region, or the comfortable seating there's something for everyone at Caffiend. Caffiend also offers amenities you come to expect from any great coffee house such as free wireless internet as well as an in-house computer with available printing (for a small fee). So we invite you to visit a true phenomenon in coffee, Caffiend... and don't forget SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK!" www.CaffiendAsheville.com

Lexington Avenue Art Mural Asheville NC

Quick picture of the pillars under I-240 on Merrimom Avenue is Asheville North Carolina. They need support to keep this going. Contact MuralDonations@yahoo.com to help.

Woodfin Political and Biblical message

Took a pic of this sign on Merrimon Avenue in Woodfin North Carolina. I'm always trying to read into things, but this one is pretty clear. So this is why Frank's in North Asheville is closed on Sunday, lol.
www.FranksPizzaAsheville.com

Ace of Spades Tattoos

Quick pick of some of the "Ace of Spades" crew hanging in front of their shop on Merrimon Ave, Asheville.

More Asheville Graffiti on Merrimon Avenue

This new graph is on the corner of Merrimon Ave and East Chestnut on the North side of Downtown Asheville. It is on top of the building right next to the Obama campaign headquarters in Asheville. As the neighborhood grows, so does the vandalism. Several Asheville companies are staying ahead of the game and using "graffiti proof coatings" on any walls on the exterior of their business.

Attempted Burglary @ Youngblood Bicycles on Merrimon Ave Asheville

Stopped by today to see Wholesale Glass & Mirror installing two new glass panes (door and window). Owners said they only took a kids bike, but left it on the sidewalk out front. Asheville Police found a suspect who fit the description a passerby supplied, but had no additional evidence. No charges filed. The owners said it was a costly event for his business at this time.

Great looking bikes there too! Visit them @ www.youngbloodbikes.com

Merrimon road work finally finished

Here are the last finishing touches on the pipeline/road work going on down Merrimon Ave across the street from the Asheville Pizza Company. As of today, the full two lanes are back open.

Asheville Stained Glass

Stopped by the Grace Episcopal Church on Merrimon Avenue (you know... the one with the red door... and also the hill of pumpkins around halloween) today for their book sale. I heard the people behind me talking about the City of Asheville fused in the stained glass in the gable. I was like "what?!". Here is the pic. On the way out, one of the gentlemen kindly invited me to their Sunday morning service at 11:15 am.