- There's a little slice of France… in downtown Asheville. Your visit to Bouchon will acquaint you with "French Comfort Food"- honest ingredients, in season, simply prepared and unpretentiously presented in a convivial atmosphere. Bouchon's French-born chef-owner, Michel Baudouin, creates seasonal menus with local products obtained from nearby farms in mind. Distinctive dishes for the vegetarian as well as the most dedicated carnivore can be found at Bouchon. A full bar with local craft beers on tap welcomes you, along with an all-French wine list reflecting value and variety. Desserts are, in a word: merveilleux! Bon Appetit, y'all!