12 Bones (Asheville)

Le Shark threatened that if I didn't go to 12 Bones while in Asheville he would lose respect for me. I might as well say that to anybody going to Asheville from now on...

12 Bones is a southern/BBQ restaurant with two locations in Asheville (the original in south Asheville and the newer one in the River Arts District). As you would expect, they specialize in rubbing any kind of amazing sauce on pork and other meats. My brother and I devoured enough food to feed a few more people than the two of us. Of special note are the Fried Green Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Collard Greens, BLT Sandwich and of course, the Baby-back Ribs. The sauces 12 Bones makes are amazing, very tasty and full of character. Their Blueberry-Chipotle sauce is award-winning.

Service is very friendly and incredibly fast once you've paid your dues and waited for a table. Make sure you go ready to eat a lot and get a really great value.