Chef and co-owner Katie Button honed her culinary chops at the fabled El Bulli under the tutelage of Chef Ferran Adria. Returning to the U.S., Button and her, husband Felix Meana, opened Curate to bring authentic Spanish tapas-style dining to Asheville, the jewel of western North Carolina. Definitely start with a plate of cured ham (including Iberico), cheese and toasted bread with tomato fresco. Then blow your culinary mind with Pulpo a la Gallega, Galician-style octopus served warm with sea salt, olive oil, Spanish paprika and Yukon Gold potato purée. The beautifully curated Spanish wine list and house-made Sangria are the perfect pairings for a fabulous meal.

 

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