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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 …
Robert Sinskey Vineyards
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. While pricing details are still being worked out as this issue of Laurel goes to press, here’s what we can tell you: Robert …
Caymus comes to Food & Wine
Over the past 25 years, Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro has earned a well-deserved reputation for exquisite dining in an elegant yet relaxing atmosphere, a reputation that extends far beyond The Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. Southern Living named Wolfgang’s the “Best Place for Dinner in Highlands,” and Our State magazine named Wolfgang’s the “place you must eat in Macon County.” Add to …
Where Dining is Divine
When I was six years old, I was lucky enough to tumble into the world of my Uncle Buzz. His real name was Arthur, but everyone called him Buzz. Since my Dad, a career soldier, had been shipped off to the Republic of Korea, my Mom took us kids back to her hometown, and Buzz made it his mission to …
Playhouse Celebrates Its Finest Year
As Summer comes to an end, the Highlands Playhouse draws its curtains and celebrates its best season on record. Nine out of 15 performances of “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” were sold-out. It was the highest-grossing performance in Playhouse history. Rave reviews, word-of-mouth endorsements, a stellar performance by Andrew Harvey, and a special live Fourth of July concert at …
Bel Canto’s Dynamic Performance
On Sunday, September 8, Bel Canto will once again treat the Highlands/Cashiers/North Georgia area to an exceptional program by four performers from the world of opera. This series has always included not only opera, but Broadway favorites as well as a few surprises. This year’s concert will continue in that tradition. The concert will be followed by a sumptuous …
Mixon: Marvelous Muralist
Comparing Jenny Mixon to Michaelangelo probably isn’t fair to either artist. Yet each has spent a good portion of their careers pondering the possibilities of transforming ordinary ceilings into transcendent creations. For Jenny, turning her artistic vision to ceilings and beams is a natural progression. She’s already earned a reputation throughout the Southeast for her innovative design techniques. Over the …
Good Plays, Well Done
Since the beginnings in 1995, Highlands-Cashiers Players has brought our slogan, “Good Plays, Well Done,” to life. As the only all-volunteer and not-for-profit theater in the area, we strive to include any and all who wish to be involved which, according to our statistics as of June 2019, include 258 local actors, not to mention the amount of behind-the-scenes volunteers! …
