Dining in NC

Appalachian Infused

Issue: May 2025 by: Marlene Osteen

Oh, the things they’re planning – May’s Highlands Supper Club event is a blending of bold California vintages with Chef Aaron Kulzer’s endlessly surprising Southern Appalachian-infused dishes.

The Tastiest Spot

Issue: May 2025 by: Mary Jane McCall

Owning and operating the Plateau’s pâtisserie is anything but a cakewalk. It’s more like a happy pie hop. Jennifer Colson’s splendid treasures are on display at The Baked Bunny at 177 Main Street in Highlands.

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Cashiers Burger Week

Issue: May 2025 by: Susan Gregory, Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce

“The Grills are calling and I must go.” Carnivores (and the people who love them) can still judge the culinary delights (and sides) served up at 2025 Cashiers Burger Week. For more information and updates, cashiersburgerweek.com.

The Seasoning is Everything

Issue: May 2025 by: Marlene Osteen

With her childhood of kitchen learning and a reverence for the traditions of her homeland, Chef Maria Escobeda’s carnitas dishes are far removed from your typical tacos.

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Pull That Cork

Issue: May 2025 by: Marlene Osteen

Forget Cinco de Mayo! The entire month can be a fiesta, complete with the perfect wine pairing. ¡Olé!

Reasons to Return

Issue: May 2025 by: Marlene Osteen

Settling into the Ruffed Grouse Tavern (270 Main Street in Highlands) for a bite and a sip and a bit of lively conversation is an exercise in indulgence.

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The Vineyard at High Holly

Issue: April 2025 by: Luke Osteen

Tricia and I were excited when Marjorie sent us to The Vineyard at High Holly for a mid-March meal, a return visit after a year-and-a-half absence. Here’s what a wrote […]

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Your Next Favorite Bottle

Issue: April 2025 by: Marlene Osteen

The roots of Greek winemaking run deep.

One Plate at a Time

Issue: April 2025 by: Marlene Osteen

Believe it – for a raconteur like Marlene, the Old Edwards Chef Series is like catnip, a delicious serving of plated stories.

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