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From saimin noodles to fried chicken

With North Carolina’s restaurant dining rooms still open at only 50% capacity, a 10 p.m. curfew in effect and frosty weather in the mountains putting a chill on outdoor seating, takeout may be the most reliable way to enjoy Asheville’s food scene this winter. And the city’s restaurants are up to the task.

Asheville eateries have been impressively creative and resourceful in developing enticing take-away menus for the pandemic age. From high-end, date-night Hawaiian fare to ramped-up rotisserie chicken, here are seven spots to satisfy a range of cravings.

A number of North Carolina restaurants have resumed dine-in service. The level of service offered is indicated on each map point. However, this should not be taken as endorsement for dining in, as there are still safety concerns: for updated information on coronavirus cases in your area, please visit here. Studies indicate that there is a