Dining in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

From hearty breakfasts to towering sandwiches, The Dilly Deli is serving up fresh flavors and friendly faces.

Highlands Culinary Week returns November 12-15 with special dinners, tastings, and events highlighting local culinary talent.

Champion pitmaster Kyle Bryner brings award-winning barbecue to Half-Mile Farm’s SEC Tailgate weekend.

One of Burgundy’s most influential vintners joins Chef Andrew Figel for a rare evening at On The Verandah.

From moon rabbits to red strings of fate, Bosscal tells a story as compelling as the mezcal itself.

Women across the region are redefining hospitality through leadership that prioritizes relationships and long-term success. From bakeries and cafés to dining rooms and wine programs, they are building businesses that nourish both people and place.

The 2026 Cashiers Empty Bowls food drive returns October 3 to support Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry, where donations help provide food assistance to thousands of local families each year.

Highlands on the Half-Shell returns October 4, bringing fresh oysters and Louisiana flavor to Valentine Meadow.

As Guy Davis pours three new limited-release wines at High Country Wine & Provisions, he’s also passing on to his son, Cooper, a lifetime of winemaking knowledge and respect for Mother Nature.