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La Bodega by Cúrate is a Spanish restaurant, market and bakery in Asheville, North Carolina. For visitors and locals alike, La Bodega by Cúrate brings the feeling of a European cafe to the mountains, a respite from the busy bustle of downtown, tucked on a quiet street behind Cúrate.
The charming, casual nature of La Bodega by Cúrate is a window to daily life in Spain. For owners Katie Button & Felix Meana, this means sharing the morning tradition of a housemade croissant and perfect cortado, finding time for a leisurely lunch, meeting up with friends for la hora del aperitivo, and enjoying dinner alongside sips of superbly paired wine. The menu is a creative ode to thoughtfully sourced ingredients, highlighting flavors that build on one another until a seemingly simple dish becomes a complex discovery of bold tastes.
A cornerstone of the La Bodega by Cúrate concept is connecting guests to the world of Spanish wine, both through the wine bar and the market downstairs. Beyond wine, the beverage menu features Spanish-inspired cocktails, exciting non-alcoholic options, as well as a full range of Counter Culture espresso-based drinks.
Not just for weekends and date nights, La Bodega by Cúrate – We bring the lively scene of Spain to your table.
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IT’S A PINXTO PARTY this Thursday, August 29th! And we’ve got an exciting update…
Additional tickets are now available for this previously sold-out event at @labodegabycurate, featuring @nengjrs Chef and Co-Founder, Chef Silver Iocovozzi. Limited spots are available for the party, happening Thursday, August 29th from 6pm-9pm. If you have attended a Pinxto Party at La Bodega by Cúrate before, you know that this is absolutely an event that is not to be missed!
Asheville locals and beyond are familiar, no doubt, with Neng Jr.’s co-owners Cherry and Chef Silver Iocovozzi, whose groundbreaking, community-funded restaurant has been written up in publications such as Esquire, Bon Appetit, Interview Magazine, and The New York Times. Adding to their acclaim, Chef Iocovozzi was named Esquire’s Rising Star Chef in 2022, and the restaurant was a much-anticipated James Beard Foundation Finalist for Best New Restaurant in 2023.
Neng’s is - indisputably - the first of its kind in Asheville, integrating Southern roots with a Filipinx cuisine crafted through the culinary lens of a second-generation Filipinx immigrant. Chef Silver seeks to preserve global food traditions, with the goal of introducing Filipinx traditions and heritage to “those that have or have not experienced the complexities of this understated global cuisine.”
The first wave of tickets to this event originally sold out on the first day of announcement, so act quick! Click the link in our bio to claim yours!
A few glimpses from day one of Summer of Sweets to sweeten your feed.
We had so much fun sharing our dulces y postres with all in attendance last night, and can’t wait to serve up more sweets for you all week long!
One night down, four more to go. You can make a reservation for tonight through Sunday at the link in our bio. We’ll meet you downstairs at La Bodega by Cúrate, sweet tooth!
Edit: Entries have CLOSED!
••• GIVEAWAY ALERT •••
Scouted: A Sweet Summer Night in Asheville
Having trouble planning the perfect date night for you and your special friend? La Bodega by Cúrate and The Radical Hotel, in collaboration with The Scout Guide - Asheville, have teamed up to offer you a perfect Sweet Summer Night date package to add a little sugar to your summer!
Enter to Win…
🏨 A FREE one-night stay in a king-size room at The Radical Hotel.
🍮 A luxurious prix fixe dessert menu experience + wine pairing for two at La Bodega by Cúrate’s “Summer of Sweets” dessert pop-up, happening Wednesday, August 21st - Sunday, August 25th.
📕 A copy of The Scout Guide Asheville to plan out the rest of your perfect day and a Scouted Swag Bag.
How to Enter:
• First and foremost, like this post!
• Follow @labodegabycurate, @curatetapasbar, @theradicalhotelavl, and @tsgasheville . You must follow all participating accounts to be selected.
• Share this post in your stories for an additional entry.
• Tag more friends in separate comments for extra chances to win!
Be sure to tag someone sweet! We’re crossing our fingers for you 🤞
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The Nitty Gritty:
• Entries close: Tuesday, August 20th at 4pm.
• Winner announced: Wednesday, August 21st
This giveaway is in no way sponsored by Instagram or any of its affiliates. Certain black out dates for both the dessert pop-up and your one night stay at The Radical may apply. Dessert pop-up experience limited to event duration. Radical Hotel stay expires August 2025 .
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@labodegabycurate treated me to some sweet treats at their cafe and WOW, these desserts are fire! A meet cute with sweets! DIVINE.
They’re having a dessert pop-up from 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 - 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗮 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗴𝗮 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 and I cannot WAIT for this iconic wonderland of glorious desserts. Summer only gets better when it’s sweeter!
We’re having a sweet summer here at @labodegabycurate, and you’re invited to join the party! Introducing Summer of Sweets: a dessert pop-up concept by Cúrate Pastry Chef Andrew Buie.
From Wednesday, August 21st - Sunday, August 25th, participate in a dessert party unlike any event we have hosted, consisting of a four course prix fixe menu to sweeten your senses and optional celebratory wine pairing.
Chef Buie has sweetened our lives for nearly ten years with his innovative dessert menu @curatetapasbar and all-around passion for the sweeter things in life. He pushes the boundaries of creativity, infusing local Blue Ridge Mountain-grown ingredients with the authenticity and culture of Spain in order to surprise and delight.
Unlike previous events, we are only setting aside a limited number of reservations. The remainder of our seating area will be wide open for walk-in guests to also indulge in the prix-fixe experience, a la carte options, and wines by the glass.
Plan ahead and make a reservation at the link in our bio or walk on in!
Get your porróns ready! Join us on Thursday, July 25th at La Bodega by Cúrate from 4pm-6pm for the grand debut of our bottled Cúrate Spanish-Style Cider, made in collaboration with @botanistandbarrel .
For one night only, you can enjoy this limited release by the glass with a special pinxto pairing from our Spanish inspired kitchen. Following the event, the cider will only be available for purchase by the bottle, both in the dining room and for takeaway from our marketplace.
Cúrate Cider is infused with crab and heirloom apples grown in the storied orchards of North Carolina and Virginia, then finished in Cognac & Chardonnay barrels before bottling. This small-batch of our signature cider undergoes its final natural fermentation in the bottle using a process similar to vinting champagne. The result is a dry, refreshing, and lightly effervescent Spanish-style cider with very little residual sugar, perfect for sipping while nibbling charcuterie on a hot summer day.
We will be pairing our Cúrate Spanish-Style Cider with a special Fried Gordal Olive pinxto, stuffed with salty boquerones, marinated onions and citrus zest, then crusted with savory potato chips - a zesty compliment to the cider`s light acidity.
Can’t make it on Thursday, but still want to snag yourself a taste? Join our Wine Director at @botanistandbarrelasheville ‘s downtown taproom on Friday night for a taste of our bottled cider served with an additional pinxto!
Hey sweet tooth!
Beginning this week, our Sacher Torte, Tarta de Queso and Tarta de Fruta are now available at the café and marketplace. Find ‘em all packaged up in the cold case, ready to enjoy as an after-dinner treat, a picnic snack, or potluck dessert. Basque-style cheesecake as a birthday cake? Sounds like the perfect party favor to us!
Something extra sweet is on the horizon that we can’t wait to share with you all next week. Stay tuned for more info coming soon!
Savor a sip of Spain with us tomorrow evening, when we will be joined by @josepastorselections ‘ Mark Lindzy from 4pm - 6pm for a sampling of small production wines and cider crafted in the spirit of tradition from the diverse soils of the Iberian Peninsula.
La Bodega by Cúrate will be offering each featured wine by the glass, or as part of a flight of three glass pours, available with an optional chef-selected pinxto pairing.
Begin your tasting with the tart and tangy taste of Arratzain Sagardo Natural Sidra, crafted with native yeast in the Usurbil mountains on the 500 year old orchards of Arratzain Inn.
Then, take a journey to the Sant Sadurní d`Anoia Village in DO Classic Penedès, where three generations of the Torello Roca family (@atroca_wines) are creating groundbreaking Cava from organic, indigenous Catalan grapes harvested 100% by hand, then vinified in the traditional method as a brut nature wine.
Finally, take your tastebuds on a trip East to explore the terroir of Riberia Sacra, Galicia’s slate soils, with Adegas Guimara’s refined expression of Mencia, enhanced by small percentages of traditional local grape varieties like Brancellao, Caiño, Marenzao.
No reservations are needed for this event, so stop by to take a bicoastal trip through Spanish wine country!
We would like to take a moment to shine a light on an employee that has truly been making a difference at La Bodega by Cúrate.
Sam Messer, Sous Chef, has been a beloved member of our team since joining Cúrate as a prep cook six years ago. In the time that he has been with the company he has continued to grow and take on more responsibility.
Sam is organized, efficient, kind and always helpful. He shows care, always practices fair decision making, and is willing to sacrifice some of his own comfort to see others succeed.
Thank you, Sam, for being an outstanding leader and for all that you do! We are endlessly lucky to have you as a part of our team.
All your La Bodega by Cúrate favorites, available…. all day! Summer Menu: now live at the restaurant!
Whether you’re craving snacky pica picas to nibble alongside an aperitivo hora bevy, a spread of small plate tapas, or a savory bocadillo to fill you up, our new menu encompasses the best of La Bodega by Cúrate’s offerings: large and small plates, all in one place.
If you are interested in the ultimate Spanish culinary experience, take a journey on El Camino de La Bodega: a guided journey through our menu from the eyes of our chefs. During the day, choose from our Bodega Business Lunch (for when you’re short on time, but want to eat right) or the Bodega Leisure Lunch (if you`re down to take it slow and dine like a true Spaniard). In the evening, indulge in our Bodega Dinner Experience, a multi-course exploration of our chef’s favorites on and off the menu, available with an optional wine pairing.
The true @curatetapasbar fans will notice a few Cúrate mainstays that we sneaked in, as well. See if you can figure out which items we’ve added. The restaurant at La Bodega by Cúrate is now open Tuesday - Sunday, beginning at 11am.
Can’t make it for a full meal? The café opens at 9am Tuesday – Sunday!
Salud to World Verdejo Day! This versatile grape, indigenous to the DO Rueda, is often compared to Sauvignon Blanc with notes of grass, stone fruit and sometimes fennel. The grape almost became extinct in the 20th century but winemaker Ángel Rodríguez Vidal from Bodega MartÍnsancho worked to save this aromatic grape from demise.
Come celebrate @riberayruedawine with us all month long. “Verdejo wines are some of my favorites; they’re aged to create a creamy texture. Pair with piquillo peppers stuffed with goat cheese or bacalao.”, Jess Salyer, Wine Director at Cúrate and La Bodega by Cúrate.
Visit the wine bar upstairs to try one by the glass or take a bottle home with you from downstair’s market!
#wine #spain #rueda #DORueda #lion #verdejo #verdejoday #worldverdejoday
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for the La Bodega Pintxo Party! It was an incredible evening of great food, great company, and great wine. Chef Brian Canipelli’s menu combined our region’s flavors and traditional Italian concepts. Thank you Chef Canipelli and James Jeffries - Chef de Cuisine for La Bodega - for taking us on a unique culinary journey!
Mark your calendar - our next Pintxo Party is August 29 with Chef Silver Iocovozzi. Stay tuned for details.
Is there parking available? We do not offer on-site parking, but the City of Asheville offers several parking garage options. See parking garage locations and pay rates.
What are the hours? Downstairs opens at 9am Tuesday – Sunday offering breakfast pastries and other items. The upstairs restaurant and bar is open at 11:00am from Tuesday – Friday and opens at 10:00am on Saturday and Sunday. Join us for brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests are welcome to shop the Spanish market during all open hours.
Do you take reservations? We accept reservations, and securing a reservation is recommended during peak hours to avoid a wait.
Is La Bodega able to host large groups? La Bodega by Cúrate is able to host groups of up to 16 people. We encourage large groups to opt-in to the La Bodega Experience, available for booking through our reservation system or by emailing us here.
Will La Bodega host private events? La Bodega by Cúrate is available to book for private events and buyouts in downtown Asheville. If you’re interested in booking a private event, email events@kbr.email
How far in advance can orders be placed? Generally, take out orders can be placed 2 weeks in advance. Note that the menu changes frequently, so be sure to check availability for to-go orders.
Do you offer gift cards? Yes. Gift cards are available to purchase in the restaurant and online. Cúrate gift cards can be used at any of our businesses – Cúrate Bar de Tapas, La Bodega by Cúrate, or Cúrate at Home.
Do you have outdoor seating? Yes. We offer limited bar-height seating on the sidewalk outside of the restaurant. Please note that menu availability may be limited outside.
Can I bring my pet? Due to N.C. Department of Health & Human Services regulations, pets are not permitted inside the building; however, official service animals are welcome.