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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 …
Beautiful Chaos
Does your inner gypsy-rock star long to wear a cluster of freshwater pearls, chained and swaddled in Beautiful Chaos? She can, you know. All she has to do is attend Smitten’s Third Thursday, October 17, which will feature Kim Cullen’s Beautiful Chaos fine jewelry collection. Beautiful Chaos showcases unique handmade pendants, bracelets, and an eclectic mix of necklaces that allow women …
Another Successful Art League Year
It hardly seems possible that the Art League’s season is drawing to a close. It has been a rewarding year with five quality presentations, another successful children’s art camp at the Rec Park and the Summer Colors Fine Art Show in Sapphire. Membership increased again in 2019, and The Bascom, as always, went out of its way to make …
