Food

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The Sweet Life

In these pastries, creativity is the main ingredient

Santa's Cookies Got an Upgrade

Forget first class; we are flying high on NetJets with this version of "cookies and milk"

Slopeside Tavern

Shred the gnar at this friendly slope-side bar

Mixology Magic

Shrubs are the missing ingredient in your artisanal arsenal

Curated Cuisine

From ingredients to dessert, Midpoint offers guests refined variety

Tequila Time

Give agave a shot this summer

Plant for The Plateau

Planting seeds of love against food insecurity

Wheelie Good

The Blue Bike Cafe is quickly becoming a Highlands favorite

Spring, Sprang, Sprung!

From pickled to savory to sweet, try this issue’s recipes at the summer’s first picnic.

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Mushroom Mountain

A local farm focused on regenerative farming and safe foraging

Summer Wine Sippin’, French Style

Warm weather √, Narnia-style forest abundance √, Updated summer wine list √

Chile Loco

The Morales family serves family history in every bite

Dad’s Delight

Spoil the superhero in your life with these culinary treats

Easter Dinner

Elegance Made Easy

You Are What You Drink

A vintner’s take on organically grown wine - Robert & Maria Sinskey of Robert Sinskey Vineyards

4118 Kitchen+Bar

A passion for excellent food and the people of Highlands leads to an elevated experience

AL Fresco Dining

Warmer weather means the return of outdoor festivities at some of the plateau’s favorite eateries

Pucker Up! Mad Love for Citrus

In this season of mad love for all things citrus, you simply need to pucker up and enjoy

The Blind Mule at Toxaway Station

A blind taste test reveals flavor is king at this hideaway on Lake Toxaway

A Wine Primer

How to maximize your enjoyment of the noble juice

An Epicurean Love Affair

From Lake Toxaway to Highlands NC, we explore intoxicating culinary options to celebrate love, connection, and the Western North Carolina mountains

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