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A Joyous Trek
Every now and then for a day or so I find myself adrift in a fog of melancholy. (Melancholy being the siren song for creative genius, of course.) Having learned in recent years that feelings pass, and I may as well not get into fights with them, I like to find a good place to sit on these melancholic days. …
Honoring Osteen
Every region has its signature dish that defines the culture and tradition of the people that live there. Maryland has its crab legs, Tennessee has its barbecue, and thanks to the lifelong passion of chef Louis Osteen, the coastal South has Lowcountry cooking. For nearly thirty years, Louis transformed the Charleston culinary scene with his menus that featured everything from …
Two Chefs. too Delicious.
For more than 37 years, On the Verandah has been providing exceptional service and dining in Highlands. Their dinner menu features an inspired fusion of American, Asian, and European cuisine, and their Sunday brunch is a local favorite. One of their most popular services is their wine dinners. On the Verandah has been hosting wine dinners since they opened in …
Our Plateau Pours the Best
Since 1981, the Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards have been honoring restaurants all across the nation for their unique and interesting wine lists. The Awards aim to recognize those that exceed expectations with a wide selection, accurate information, and superb presentation. We are lucky to have six Wine Spectator winners right here in Highlands, and one in Lake Toxaway. Madison’s Restaurant …
Dine for Dollars
For the ninth season, Lakeside is setting aside Wednesday evenings for area nonprofits to join them in raising money and awareness for their causes. Interested nonprofits should contact Lakeside at (828) 526-9419 to select an available date. The nonprofits are then responsible for marketing their evenings and encouraging their supporters to come out for a great dinner, while raising money …
Chefs in the House
Thanks to Half-Mile Farm, there is a brand-new dinner series coming to town this fall and winter. “Chefs In The House” will feature up-close-and-personal experiences with some of the South’s most acclaimed chefs. On Sunday, September 30, Chef Rob McDaniel of SpringHouse in Lake Martin, Alabama, will be at Half-Mile Farm for the inaugural dinner. Chef McDaniel’s impressive career includes …
Big Kahuna Burgersteaks
Chris Duffy, operations manager and morning show host at WHLC FM 104.5, excels at crafting seven- to nine-course Japanese kaiseki-style meals. But having raised twins that now stand 6’9” and 6’10”, he knows a thing or two about satisfying big appetites on one plate, and he loves the hearty fusion flavors of Hawaiian cuisine. Radio listeners have probably heard Duffy …
David vs.Goliath
In May of this year, I was speaking to the House Hosts for The Bascom’s Collective Spirits. The hosts were kind enough to open up their homes to guest chefs and winemakers to raise funds for The Bascom. I intentionally served a small production wine and made the following statement, “Each year there is a wine discovered at Collective Spirits …
Food is Love
Harriet Van Horne was a columnist for the New York World-Telegram and is considered the first television critic. That means that over the course of her storied career she reviewed evergreen episodes of “I Love Lucy” and “Playhouse 90,” creations that even today maintain their wit and their bite and their irresistible pull. Yet the other part of the equation …
PAC’s Fall Concert Season
Saturday, September 15, at 8:00 P.M. Broadway returns to Highlands with “O Sole Trio: Bravissimo Broadway,” combining classic show tunes from the most beloved Broadway musicals. The performance includes highlights from shows such as “Les Misérables,” “West Side Story,” and “Phantom of the Opera,” “The Sound of Music,” and “Ghost: the Musical.” The show will take you on a thrilling …
From the World of Opera
On September 9, Bel Canto will once again treat the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau to an exceptional program by four performers from the world of opera that will include not only opera, but Broadway favorites. The concert will be followed by a sumptuous dinner at Highlands Country Club, giving the audience a chance to meet and talk to our performers. Dr. Stephen …
Singer/Songwriter, Colby Deitz
When I watched Colby Deitz and his band perform on YouTube, I found his distinctive raspy voice, his high-octane energy, and his explosion of amazing hair to be downright Belishi-esque. Couple that with a laid-back bass, a solid beat, and the effortless fiddlin’ of his band members, and you’ve got slow heat giving way to a roaring fire. The Colby …
