Fresh Update
The summer fruit and vegetable season is a way of life in rural Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania counties, and despite pandemic-related disruptions, farming isn’t…
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Where the Steaks for Quality are High
Originally from Franklin County, Virginia, Anthony Johnson grew up helping his grandfather on his 85-acre farm. Johnson would assist with the 300 head of…
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The Lost Art of Lingering
The idea of a secret restaurant is storybook charming. Not that Newman’s Restaurant at The Orchard Inn & Spa in Saluda, set inside a rambling vintage resort, is some kind of speakeasy or private club. Quite the opposite.
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A Weekend of Hole Foods
Visit the family-owned-and-operated Jeter Mountain Farm in late March to participate in their weekend-long event Donut Days. “This event was put together [to] help…
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Something to Taco ’Bout
After working with multiple White Duck Taco Shops in the region, husband-and-wife duo Ashley Clifford and Aaron Adams decided to open up their very…
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Eggsactly What You’ve Been Waiting For
Since taking a step down from his position as Director of Operations for more than 30 CookOut restaurants in five states, Mike Santacrose and…
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In coordination with Overmountain Vineyards, Newman’s Restaurant at the Orchard Inn in Saluda will feature a special Wine Dinner under head chef Aaron Edwards….
Read MoreHenderson County Restaurant Week
To help local foodies better explore the restaurant scene, Henderson County’s annual week-long event will feature the area’s high-profile restaurants offering prix-fixe special menus….
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The Bowl and the Backpack
A parable of giving plays out in Flat Rock The urge to fill an empty bowl is nearly irresistible, and what better to fill…
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It’s All About Your BFF (Beer Friendly Foods)
Since opening in mid January, Juju’s Craft Cookery at Mills River Brewing Company has been serving hand-crafted comfort foods that pair well with the…
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