Dining in NC

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A Week of Flavor

Issue: March 2026 by: Marjorie N. Deal

Highlands Restaurant Week debuts April 6–12, inviting guests to explore the town’s culinary creativity through special menus and springtime dining experiences.

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Slow Season, Deep Connection

Issue: March 2026 by: Marlene Osteen

A new season of intimate suppers and wellness gatherings brings community to the forefront of the farm’s off‑season.

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Layers of Legacy & Flavor

Issue: March 2026 by: Marlene Osteen

A beloved family recipe meets Sophie Delany’s creativity in a dessert that’s dramatic and beautifully balanced.

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Wines for the Waiting Month

Issue: March 2026 by: Marlene Osteen

As March straddles winter and spring, cool‑weather reds and bright mountain wines offer comfort and lift.

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Where Highlands Gathers

Issue: March 2026 by: Marlene Osteen

Fifteen years in, the Ugly Dog Public House remains the town’s go-to for good food, well-poured cocktails, and live music.

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A Season Made for Comfort

Issue: Winter 2026 by: Marjorie N. Deal

A celebration of the dishes, drinks, and places across the Highlands‑Cashiers Plateau that make winter feel warmer and deeply delicious.

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Sunshine in a Tuna Dip

Issue: Winter 2026 by: Marlene Osteen

Duck Hawk Provisions blends café, market, and wine shop energy with Jason Dauble’s signature 30A Tuna Dip.

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Winter’s Pour

Issue: Winter 2026 by: Marlene Osteen

Cold days call for wines with character, reach for bottles that feel like trusted friends, alive with personality and story.

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Don Leon’s: A Legacy Continued

Issue: Winter 2026 by: Marlene Osteen

Highlands’ go‑to spot for gyros, Reubens, and beer‑burgers now welcomes the Avila family’s story and flavors.

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