| Asheville, NC |
| Bistro Cafe at The Biltmore Estate 1 Approach Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 (800) 411-3812 9/26/09 Bud was not with us. While we were waiting for our table, I spoke with the Hostess. She told me they do not use nut oil, and they have a history of serving people with food allergies. During lunch, our waiter was very willing to go to the kitchen to scout out some plain avacado for me, but it had all been used in the guacamole. After lunch, I spoke with our waiter who seemed very professional and pleasant. He went to the kitchen to be sure he had accurate answers to my food allergy questions. They do serve people with food allergies. The fryolator is cross-contaminated with buttermilk from one of the menu items. The Bistro does have a gluten free menu and a lactose free menu. People who live in the area, have the option to purchase an annual membership pass to the multiple Biltmore restaurants. |
| Brookstone Lodge 4 Roberts Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 (828) 398-5888 9/25-9/26/09 Bud was not with us. This hotel is 6 months old at the time of this post. The room was very clean and equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. It's located outside of the downtown area. The lobby store sold some small food items including raisins, sunflower seeds Lays potato chips, latex-free bandaids and water. They also sold some of the usual fare including peanuts. The complimentary breakfast included small boxes of Cheerios, Frosted Mini Wheats, Fruit Loops, apples, bananas, and Oranges. The internet service on the lobby computer was slow. |