Cheers to a Simpler Christmas

There’s beauty in simplicity when infusing a splash of holiday cheer throughout the house.

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Festival of Lights

Everyone – everyone – is invited to the lighting of the first candle of the Menorah at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in Highlands on the

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Winter Wonderland

The Village Green and surrounding shops and businesses in Cashiers will be a Glittering Wonderland throughout the grey days and dark, dark nights

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Acorns October Trunk Shows

The summer season may be over, but Acorn’s Boutique at Old Edwards Inn is still going strong. As a matter of fact, they’re holding two trunk shows this month. The first will be held October 11 through 13 and spotlights the works of Hazen Jewelry. From their beginning in 2002, Hazen has sought to be unique. Unique in the products …

Shopping The Hill

South Fourth Street in Highlands has been a shopping destination for so long that it’s become a bit of shorthand. It’s common for locals and first-time visitors to announce that they’re going to visit “on the Hill” without further explanation.  Here’s what you can expect to find when you decide to see what’s “on the Hill.” S’More Kids Klothes is …

A Sweet Nod to French Wines

Over the years, Mountain Fresh Grocery has gained a place in the heart of Highlanders and visitors alike for its upscale casual dining options and being a one-stop shop for the entire family.  It offers  ready-to-eat options, in-store bakery, pizzeria, and deli, and a well-curated, Wine Spectator award-winning selection of wines available on-site or off.   Now, for the first …


Classic Taste of Fall

If it’s true that few things in life carry more emotional weight and symbolism than food, than may it also be true that perhaps no single food can trigger reminiscence like the apple?    Nostalgia for the apple, the food of our youth, evokes memories from early Bible studies to a treat for the teacher, advice from the dentist or …

The Iconic Lakeside Restaurant

Lakeside Restaurant has been a bright spot in the Highlands dining scene for 30 years now.  That’s right, 30 years.  Hard to believe, isn’t it?  Started by Marty Rosenfield, current owner Laura Huerta took over the reins in 2013. Tucked away just one block off Main Street, Lakeside is nestled next to Harris Lake and offers fine dining inside and, …

Dr. John’s Chutney

Dr. John Baumrucker is a familiar face in Highlands. He started his medical practice here in 1971 and only recently retired.  That doesn’t mean he’s resting on his laurels. He started the Highlands Bolivian Mission 22 years ago. One of the ways they raise money is through the Highlands Marketplace, where Dr. John sells his own pickles, salsas, chutney, and …


Cultivating Grapes, Growers & Guests

Old Edwards Inn & Spa’s Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden has welcomed two new sommeliers to its award-winning operations – Trevor Waldrop and Chelsea Pancoast.  Their arrival coincides with Wine Spectator honoring the Madison’s with its 2019 Restaurant Award of Excellence, which it has attained for the past 15 years. “We have a fantastic selection of wines that are sustainably …

Well-Crafted Dining

On the Verandah is calling upon the talents of a husband and wife team of vintners to help it stage what may be its final Wine Dinner of the season, starting at 6:00 P.M. Saturday, October 5. Robert Sinskey Vineyards will provide the centerpiece labels for the dinner. Owner Robert Sinskey will host the event to greet guests and present …

Wine Dinners Line UP

Highlands Food & Wine Festival has earned a regional reputation for its superlative offerings of meticulously crafted menus and near-legendary culinary creations.  At the center of all the excitement are the Wine Dinners that have been embroidered into the fabric of the festival since its inception. The 2019 Highlands Food & Wine Festival, slated to run November 7 through 10, …


A Marvelous Midpoint

When Cyprus Restaurant, which brought an international flavor to the Highlands restaurant scene, closed at the beginning of the year, it left a hole. Literally. That unique space, with its speakeasy-style pair of stairways and its remarkably indulgent patio overlooking Main Street, had become an essential part of downtown life. You could feel the energy of the place, even when …

Foodie Film Festival

Highlands Playhouse’s season has drawn to a close, but there’s still lights, camera, and plenty of action for you to enjoy. Out next performance is a delicious one … the second annual Foodie Film Festival, October 25-27, a synthesis of stunning cinema and sumptuous cuisine. It’s proudly sponsored by Jeff Schenck and Rachael Friday,  and co-sponsored by Avary and Gerry …

HCCMF’s Fall Mini-Residency

The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival concludes its 38th season with a Fall Mini-Residency by The Amernet String Quartet on October 11-12.   As the Ensemble-in-Residence at Florida International University in Miami, violinists Misha Vitenson and Franz Felkl, violist Michael Klotz, and cellist Jason Calloway are garnering recognition as one of today’s exceptional string quartets.  The Amernet’s performance schedule has taken …