I think ice cream is the perfect ending to every meal. So, each time Dawn and I had a fabulous dinner in Asheville, we looked for a nearby ice cream parlor to end our evening. On this day, we stopped at the Ultimate Ice Cream Company.


So, I got these ice cream dippers, which are waffle cone pieces in ice cream, all topped with caramel, whipped cream and a cherry.


It was a fun take on a sundae - and very tasty.

I'm slowly making my way eating around Snowshoe. And while there recently, I decided to stop at Wildcat Provisions to pick up some quick breakfast.

The shop has a wide variety of snacks and basic pantry essentials. They have pepperoni rolls, deli sandwiches and hot dogs, too.

Here was my breakfast.

Summit Coffee Co. is a local coffee roaster in Asheville.


It's a super cute and cool vibe that is home to lots of working professionals during the day.


We went here while waiting for our lunch place to open.


Instead of coffee, I actually went with a cup of hot chocolate.

Huntington is home to a few BBQ joints, but Buddy's All-American BBQ is one that I've been wanting to try for some time.



While heading out of town, I called in an order. And as soon as I arrived, it was all packaged up and ready for me to go.



And I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with slaw, mac & cheese and potato salad.



This was some of the tastiest slaw I've had in some time! And I don't think I've ever had potato salad where the potatoes were cut in strips - but it was tasty.

Buxton Hall BBQ is well-known in the foodie community.


It has been named a "Best BBQ in the South in 2019" by Southern Living.



"Come to Pitmaster Elliott Moss’ Asheville Valhalla for the Carolina-style, whole-hog barbecue and stay for James Beard Award-nominated pastry Chef Ashley Capps’ rotating selection of pies."


So, not only is the BBQ unbelievable, the desserts are to-die-for.


The BBQ here has a few different sauces: East Carolina Vinegar, Red Sauce. XX Vinegar and XX Red.


I've not had a lot of great experiences with vinegar bbq sauce, but this perfectly accented the pulled pork.


It wasn't overpowering and just added some nice flavor. Very good.


And, I had to try all of them, of course.



I was excited they even had a white bbq sauce - which I would eat every day if I could!


The sides here are also not to be missed. The mac & cheese was so creamy, that cornbread was a delight, and potato salad added some tang.


For dessert - the best banana cream pie I've ever had. Nilla wafers, bananas ... just, wow. Maybe the best dessert I've ever had.