Press

"Luminosa, set in the ground floor of a historic landmark reimagined as a boutique hotel, merges Italian-style dishes with Appalachian ingredients, helping to set the Asheville restaurant apart in its brief time on the dining scene..."

"If western North Carolina is on your travel horizon this fall, book a stay at one of Asheville’s newest—and oldest—properties, The Flat Iron Hotel. Located downtown in an iconic historic 1920s-era building..."

"Graham House candidly admits he never expected to work in a hotel restaurant before Luminosa, having built his chef’s resume centered around small, local independent concepts..."

"A painstaking restoration pays homage to the fascinating life of the downtown 1926 art deco building—and brings in a new, buzzy energy"

"Italian immigrants left their mark on the region and now, years later, Luminosa in Asheville is honoring those who came before us, fusing Appalachian and Italian-American fare..."

"The newcomer is the work of Charleston-based Indigo Road Hospitality Group, which has multiple restaurants all along the East Coast. Still, Luminosa is very unique to its Blue Ridge environment..."

"On Dec. 3, The Flat Iron Hotel lit up the downtown skies with a handcrafted, illuminated star inspired by an art installation previously erected to encourage goodwill and cheer 95 years ago..."

"An extensive renovation project to breathe new life into a historic landmark is concluding in downtown Asheville. This spring, a new adaptive reuse boutique hotel occupying the site will welcome its first guests..."

"Executive Chef Graham House and his team strive for zero-waste, butchering whole cows in-house, and sourcing from local farmers' markets..."

"New hotels, including The Flat Iron in a wedge-shaped 1926 skyscraper, highlight the city’s recent boom as a destination. Up top, there’s a rooftop bar with Blue Ridge views, and down below, a basement speakeasy..."

"It's easy to imagine a life like Bertha and George Russell here."

"Asheville chef Sean McMullen offers insight into the pickling life and shares how to make your own flavored vinegar (it’s easier than you think)"

"Serving up a unique blend of Modern Appalachian and Italian fare and located in the new Flat Iron Hotel, Luminosa is twinkly, warm, and inviting to locals and travelers..."

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