Plant is food, it’s the title of the vegan restaurant in Asheville, NC, which has been around for just about 12-years since the summer of 2011, and is located at 165 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. Started by Jason Sellers, Leslie Armstrong, and Alan Berger, Plant has made it’s mark on the culinary landscape not just from the expertly prepared meals, but for taking plant-based cuisine to new levels.
I’ve had the fortune to visit Plant on several occasions for dinner with family, and the dining experience has been delightful every time. Not only is the food prepared to perfection, but the bar has a creative collection of libations to whet any appetite for infusions and spirits.
A must have is the Ravioli** $22 – made with cremini mushrooms & ricotta · kabocha squash alfredo · macadamia parma · Italian olive oil , sherry, & truffle. **Cannot be made gluten-free.
Crispy Mushroom Mole $26 – includes green chile-blue corn tamale · grilled romaine & chimichurri vinaigrette · queso fresco · sour cream · bill’ion sauce.
Pecan Crusted Tempeh $22, is composed of cauliflower-potato whip · farm greens · fennel salad · grape tomato · v2 black currant steak sauce.
Shishito Peppers – blistered shishito peppers with lime juice.
Two Scoops $5 – 2 flavors daily…with a pistachio cookie
Peanut Butter Cheesecake $10 – cocoa-almond crust · salted pb & jammy sauces · peanut-pretzel brittle
