Twisted Laurel, American restaurant in downtown Asheville, United States
Twisted Laurel is an American restaurant in downtown Asheville with dining areas inside and an outdoor patio. The kitchen focuses on Mediterranean-inspired comfort food that blends regional traditions with contemporary cooking.
The restaurant opened in 2014 and brought Mediterranean comfort food to downtown Asheville's dining scene. Its approachable prices helped establish it as a neighborhood fixture from the start.
The restaurant takes its name from Sam Jones, a local figure from Yancey County who documented traditional Appalachian speech patterns. This connection to regional voices shapes how the place connects to its community.
The restaurant serves brunch on weekends and offers specialized menus for different dietary needs. The space has room for both intimate dining and larger group gatherings.
The restaurant operates Daphne's Catering Co., bringing its food to events throughout the region. This means the kitchen's work reaches far beyond the dining room walls.
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