Bitters

Sep 2024

New & Notable - Fall 2024

From elegant, curated food and spirits offered in chic, boutique hotels to a mile-high eatery offering splendid mountain and valley views, and a cafe and market catering to hungry trail enthusiasts

Oct 2018

Holiday Cheers

Throw a festive fête with help from local experts

Aug 2018

Spirit of the Season

Welcome autumn with a fall-flavored cocktail from The Brandy Bar

Jun 2018

Haywood Common

It’s always pretty fantastic when a hard-working food truck can transition into a brick-and-mortar location.

Apr 2018

New & Notable May-June 2018

The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations

Oct 2017

Mix & Mingle

Up the merriment with a spiced spin on a classic favorite

Oct 2016

Drink & Be Merry

The Cut Cocktail Lounge says cheers with winter libations

Jun 2016

Play it Cool

The Local’s take on the perfect summer drink

Oct 2015

Naughty & Nice

Spoon bar tempts with a refreshingly light eggnog rendition

Feb 2015

CoBo Sushi

Aug 2014

Spruce Pine

Internationally known for the quality of the mica in its soil, Spruce Pine is also ground zero for one of the most highly regarded craft communities in the nation. Potters and other artisan wizards work in the hills and hollers that surround Mineral City, making Spruce Pine a prime base for hiking, touring, and studio-hopping.