Ember to Open for Dinner in Asheville December 3
The live-fire restaurant will replace the current Palmar Latin Kitchen residency at 5 Biltmore Ave.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Ember is set to launch its regular dinner service in Asheville on December 3. The new restaurant will occupy the space at 5 Biltmore Ave.
Why it matters
Owners Layla and Justin Neuroth are transitioning the property from a model of hosting pop-up residencies to managing their own dedicated nighttime service.
Entree prices at Ember are expected to range from $28 to $48. Individual menu items include a $34 roasted cinder celeriac, a $28 Wagyu-blend burger, and a $26 roasted bone marrow.
The players
Layla and Justin Neuroth
These local entrepreneurs own and manage the business space located at 5 Biltmore Ave. in Asheville.
Palmar Latin Kitchen
This culinary entity has operated a dinner pop-up residency at 5 Biltmore Ave. since April 2026.
The details
The restaurant prepares dishes using live-fire cooking techniques involving coal, embers, or ash. Owners Layla and Justin Neuroth also operate the businesses Bru and Färməsē at the same 5 Biltmore Ave. address.
Timeline
Färməsē opened in January 2025.
Bru opened in August 2025.
Palmar Latin Kitchen began its pop-up in April 2026.
Palmar Latin Kitchen ends its pop-up residency on November 28, 2026.
Ember begins regular dinner service on December 3, 2026.
Market Landscape
The transition of 5 Biltmore Ave. from a pop-up location to a permanent restaurant follows the broader industry shift toward operator-managed long-term concepts. By moving away from rotating residencies, owners consolidate their brand presence against competing downtown venues.
Diners can expect a move toward fixed live-fire menus starting December 3. Palmar Latin Kitchen will discontinue its dinner service at this location on November 28 and pivot its operations toward private catering.
The takeaway
Transitioning from temporary residencies to a full-time restaurant model allows owners to exert more control over their kitchen operations and evening service standards. Local patrons should note the shift in service providers at the 5 Biltmore Ave. address as the winter season approaches.
What happens next
Ember will host invitation-only Sunday dinners on November 15, 22, and 29 prior to the public opening.
Further reading
For more information on the local food scene, browse our Openings & Closings section.
More information
To book a table once the restaurant opens, visit the Ember restaurant reservation portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Asheville Citizen Times.
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