Resurrection of an Asheville Icon

Many were shocked last fall when news of the sudden death of Minnie Smith, mother of Ron Smith and co-owner of Picnic's.  Her loss was felt on a personal level by many and on a business level by thousands.
Who would pick up the torch and continue on with the wonderful tradition and extraordinary taste of Minnie & Ron's pies?
Our community supports Family business and Ron believes the Love & Essence of Mom's homemade pie's deserves a new venue.

It should come as no surprise then that a mother and son team would want to keep these wonderful recipes alive and circulating in our community.   Mother & Son Bistro and Bakery has announced that starting the week of May 2, 2010 they will be producing the "Picnic's Pies" as featured on Rachel Ray.  Owner and Mother, Dawn Izon, is quoted as saying "These are the original recipes, made by loving hands in the family tradition and we are proud to be part of a new team to bring the back to our community.  Crusts made from scratch with natural ingredients, fresh seasonal fruits and as extra special secret ingredient in the kitchen, will add all to the magic.   I challenge anyone to put us to the taste test."

Mother & Son Bistro and Bakery is located on Merrimon Ave/Old Weaverville Hwy, at the North end of town in the Stone Ridge Business Park next to Citizens "Do It Best" Hardware store... Some of you may remember this location as the old Skate-A-Round spot.     Hours are Monday-Saturday 9:00-9:00 and Sunday 9:00-3:00
828-505-3510

North Asheville Bakery – Mother & Son Bistro

Aside from our Bistro experience, we have a full on site bakery. We specialize in cakes, pies and cookies using all natural ingredients. During the winter time we like the restaurant to smell like our hot, just out of the oven specialty breads (sun-dried tomato and rosemary, 12 grain pumpernickel.) We make specialty cakes, from small occasions to large wedding cakes and we specialize in the whimsical "Topsy Turvy" style cakes. We have a French pastry chef that makes wonderful tarts and mousses and is getting ready to introduce Asheville to the French Macaroon!! There are many flavors from classical to new unique flavors that will be made available. Also look for our contest this spring where YOU will get a chance to invent a new flavor macaroon. The best flavor picked will win a dozen of the flavored macaroons they invented and have this flavor named in honor of them. We love having our customers/friends involved in what we love to do.

Dinner is Served at Mother & Son Bistro in Asheville

Every night is date night at the Bistro. We have a dinner menu that is elegant and affordable... Along with a wonderful wine list, our little Bistro is becoming the place to have dinner in N. Asheville. We have great seafood dishes from local pan seared trout to blackened salmon. We put an innovative twist on classic dishes like meatloaf and pot roast. From Thursday-Saturday we offer roast leg of lamb and Saturday night we offer a wonderful duck breast with a pomegranate-Chile sauce. We are currently expanding our menu to include more exotic dishes like Asian lettuce wraps. We hope you will join us for dinner soon and see why Mother & Son Bistro is the place to have dinner.

Asheville Lunch at Mother & Son Bistro

If you’re looking for a quick power lunch in the North Asheville Woodfin area, or care to sit and relax with friends for a while, we accommodate any lunch time needs. We have many fun and delicious sandwiches that have become local legends... Like our Chicken salad served on apple Danish bread to our hot Reuben sandwich with grilled thin sliced corn beef on our marble rye bread. We always have a minimum of 5 hot soups available that are made in house as well. Looking for something heartier? We have one of the best burgers around!! We also offer many hot daily lunch specials that will please any pallet.

Breakfast at Mother and Son Bistro in North Asheville

Mother and Son Bistro serves breakfast Monday through Friday from 9-11am and all day Saturday (9am-5pm). If you are in the North Asheville, Woodfin area, you can experience several fine choices including Eggs Benedict, French Toast made with Challah bread coated in granola, and the He-Man Breakfast which includes eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, biscuits and gravy, home fries, and fruit. Mother and Son is very willing to attempt accommodate any breakfast request you have. Several great omelets are also available. All of our omelets come with our delicious home fries or you can have the omelet served on a croissant as a sandwich.


Baked goods from breakfast are another draw when you come to Mother and Son Bistro. If you are in the Asheville North Carolina area, come by and check out the many baked items such as cakes, cookies, breakfast pastries, etc.

The coffee and beverages served at Mother and Son Bistro include lattes, espressos, hot sipping chocolate (great health benefits), organic chai tea with soy, hot chocolate, mocha-chino and standard teas and coffees as well. Catherine, one of the staff members from Asheville, is a Barista when it comes to specialty beverage items.

Mother and Son Bistro in Asheville NC

Mother and Son Bistro is in the North Asheville Woodfin area of NC. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We have many wine options including some features from local WNC vineyards. We also have a full service bakery and with many options from delicious desserts, cakes, pastries, chocolates and more. If you are in the area, please visit our Asheville Restaurant. Thank you.