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Wading Boots & Waders
The question is often asked, “Do you always need waders to fish?” No, you don’t. During the summer months, the air and water is significantly warmer, and you can get away with quick dry pants or shorts, as long as you have a felt-soled boot or sandal to wear. The rivers in Western North Carolina are heavily canopied. That’s a …
Helenium Dautumnale
Helenium sort of sashays into your landscape late summer and prances around throughout September. She may not be a showstopper, but she certainly has perfect timing as most of the other flowers are fading out of the spotlight. With a name like Helenium, she sort of demands respect, right? I bet she never knew others would give her the derogatory, …
A Tree, a Trail, and a Tale
A little known trail, an unnamed waterfall, and the third tallest tree in North Carolina. The Plateau is chocked full of amazing day hikes for all seasons, but one that doesn’t usually make the guidebooks is The Padgett Poplar Tree Trail, which leads to the third largest tree in the state. The trail is named after James “Bob” Padgett, who bribed …
Making a Wish
One of the newest businesses to join the upscale retail district in Highlands is South Florida-based Wish & Shoes, which opened its fifth store here in May. This unique boutique offers shoppers the utmost in personal service, at a level usually reserved for Rodeo Drive and 5th Avenue. Owners Rachel Gottfried and Peter Mastrorio said they visited several towns and …
The Art of Living
What do you get when you combine a passion for beautiful surroundings and over 20 years of retail experience? Step into J. Gabriel in Cashiers and experience it for yourself. José Gonzalez and Gabriel Muñoz have built a history of providing their fans in three states with a variety of gorgeous goods, specific to their desires. After leaving the corporate …
Village Walk’s Fabulous Finds
TJ Bailey’s for Men and Women at 104 Highway 107 South, is a full service clothing store in our fifth season in Cashiers,” says owner Anita Lupoli. “ We brought the style and fashion from our Highlands Men’s Store and mixed it with beautiful women’s clothing to give our clients here a unique shopping experience. “For the men, we …
A Blueberry Blast
The Scaly Mountain Women’s Club helps young people in the community continue their educations. This is why we pick, wash, and freeze the blueberries included in our famous pancakes. Husbands help and can be seen grilling sausage, flipping pancakes, and making the coffee for our Pancake Breakfasts on the fourth Saturday from May through September at the Old Scaly …
Passionate Cook Shares a Favorite
Tammy Lowe teaches Title One reading to grades three through six in Sylva, is a native Highlander, and has a rich history here. She comes from a close-knit family and had a difficult time choosing which recipe to share with The Laurel readers. This one in particular means a lot to her. She explained, “I had to come up with …
September is for Oysters
Did the summer season race by too fast for you? Was there just not enough joy in this most hectic season? Well, The Farm at Old Edwards is offering a unique cure for those post-summer blues, courtesy of an unassuming invertebrate the size of a half-dollar. The Farm at Old Edwards welcomes Kimball House Restaurant Owner and Oyster Expert Bryan …
El Manzanillo Mexican Restaurant
It’s easy to overlook El Manzanillo Mexican Restaurant. It’s snug in the middle of a nondescript plaza on the edges of Cashiers. But there’s a reason this place is thriving, and it’s spelled out on the menu: “Authentic Mexican Food.” El Manzanillo is the real deal, a family-run Mexican restaurant that’s won a passionate local following for its authentic …
Raise the Roof, a Pint, & Money
Over the short span of five years, The Rotary Club of Highlands has established a golden spot on the town’s social calendar with its Rotary Craft Beer Night. Raise the roof, raise a pint, raise a sweat, and raise some funds at this great annual party. It’ll be staged from 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. on Monday, September 30, …
Awards of Excellence
Wine Spectator’s 2019 Restaurant Award of Excellence recognizes restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine, and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. That’s a big challenge to meet, and seven local businesses have earned the accolade, a remarkable achievement for such a small corner of the world. Taking top honors this year are …
