Phone: (828) 417-6866 One mega-popular downtown Asheville restaurant is Hemingway’s Cuba. Hemingway’s Cuba strives to serve authentic Cuban food and provide its guests with a unique restaurant experience. The founder of this restaurant in Asheville, Tony Fraga, is from Havana, Cuba and most recently went back in 2016 to gather new ideas to bring his downtown Asheville restaurant to life. The famous author, Ernest Hemingway, frequented and favored the restaurant, which led to its name – Hemingway’s Cuba. Hemingway’s Cuba is a special downtown Asheville restaurant because it overlooks the Blue Ridge Mountains, which makes it the perfect scenic view. The authenticity and culture of Hemingway’s Cuba create a welcoming environment for all patrons. Facebook: Instagram: ©