Why do so many Asheville restaurants not open until 4pm? (Henderson: home, things to do)

[EasilyAmused]

Drove down out of the cloud yesterday to find things to do,and bumped into many places not open for lunch. I found it a bit odd, but maybe it was the part of town??

But we did find Pappas and Beer on Tunnel open. it was fair food, but being from Texas it was nothing to write home about.

Any heard of a joint called 12 Bones? It was packed when we were drivng out. Interested in going down for the BBQ cookoff next week. Anyone been to this before?

Thanks

[noctiluca]

I can't answer your original question - I haven't often had trouble finding lunch offerings, but we may favor different restaurants. I'd guess the ones that are closed for lunch are either doing well enough that they don't need to stay open for two meals, or don't get enough of a lunch crowd to justify paying the staff.

I've always heard that 12 Bones is the best BBQ place around (and popular enough that they can afford to be open only for lunch, and not on weekends). The line is always out the door and around the building. President Obama stops there every time he visits, for whatever that's worth. Their blueberry chipotle rub is supposed to be amazing, and their sides are very popular as well. They also have a great fried green tomato and portabella sandwich for us vegetarians.

[louise50]

Originally Posted by EasilyAmused

Drove down out of the cloud yesterday to find things to do,and bumped into many places not open for lunch. I found it a bit odd, but maybe it was the part of town??

But we did find Pappas and Beer on Tunnel open. it was fair food, but being from Texas it was nothing to write home about.

Any heard of a joint called 12 Bones? It was packed when we were drivng out. Interested in going down for the BBQ cookoff next week. Anyone been to this before?

Thanks

I don't know about Asheville, NC restaurants, but in Hendersonville, NC, some restaurants are open for lunch ( normally 11:00-2:00) and then close for 2 hours and reopen for dinner. I have been told that gives time for prepping for the dinner menu.