Wine and Dine
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….
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Keeping Track of the Past
Saluda’s unique railroad history is recounted by those who lived it Garland Goodwin remembers many personal details about trains, back when boarding one was…
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Bending with the Times
The blues journey knows no town too small (nor ambitions too big) Seth Walker was trained from an early age in classical music, studying…
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There’s A Reason Why They’re Here
As of early 2020, longtime employees of The Purple Onion, Emily Lamar and Chambli Stuber, have taken over as co-owners of the popular restaurant…
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Into the Groove
Bandleader takes an analytical approach to improvisation A long-running funk group based in Western North Carolina, Citizen Mojo serves up inventive readings of classic tunes,…
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A Lil’ Peep into the Life of a Quality Farmer
“The focus is to be a good steward to the land and to appreciate nature,” says Marisa Shaw, owner of the Saluda-based farm that…
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Community Over Commutes
Saluda-raised chef has made Purple Onion her own Being raised in a small town like Saluda, 26-year-old Lena Koenig, head chef at the Purple…
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Opposites Attract Applause
It’s the age-old chicken-or-egg question. Which came first: the marriage of Spiro and Nicole Nicolopoulos, or their band, the Paper Crowns? “Technically,” Nicole responds…
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Career Turned on High
Growing up in Spartanburg, SC, Aaron Edwards got his first restaurant job at the original Fatz Café. Though he started as a dishwasher, 18-year-old…
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Sipping On a Whole New Concept
After retiring as an attorney in New York City and New Jersey for many years, Gail Slaughter discovered an opening for new ownership at…
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