Chef Peter and Martha Pollay of Mandara Hospitality Group are expanding their restaurant, Posana®, with a second location, which opened on Thursday, October 9 at 264 Thetford St. in Asheville’s Biltmore Park Town Square. Their original downtown Asheville location will remain open and serve as a mainstay for visitors and locals alike.

Posana opened in Downtown Asheville in 2009 and quickly became a community staple,

celebrated for its contemporary American cuisine and sustainable approach. With their new

Biltmore Park location, the Pollays expand their reach to a new neighborhood and introduce

lunch and weekend brunch service to their offerings.

Similar to the original Posana, the Biltmore Park location draws inspiration from the Pollays’

travels, which influence both the interior design and menu. The expanded menu highlights the

finest seasonal products and ingredients, sourced from a diverse range of farmers and purveyors, with offerings that evolve throughout the year. Fans of Posana will recognize familiar favorites on the new menu, like the kale salad, seasonal housemade gnocchi and pasta, and prime meats and seafood dishes along with rotating specials. Posana’s signature cocktails and award-winning wine list will also be highlighted on the menu.

Local partners Stratton Design Group, Laura Hudson Architecture, and Beverly-Grant General Contractors designed the space to include indoor and outdoor dining, a large bar, and a lounge area. The new location will showcase many of the flagship Posana’s signature design elements, including Sputnik lights, barn wood beams, metalwork with gold mesh screens, custom-built wall

displays, and botanical photogravure prints by artist Karl Blossfeldt. As a part of this exciting

expansion, the team also launched a brand refresh in collaboration with Atlas Branding, a local

Asheville graphic design agency.