Food
Highland Avenue in Hickory
In Hickory, a city that prides itself on craftsmanship, Highland Avenue restaurant’s thoughtful take on Southern cuisine fits right in.
Jodi Helmer
Travel
Enjoy Tranquility at the River House Inn in Ashe County
After more than 20 years in New York City, a 10th-generation Ashe County native came home to slow down — but only a little bit.
Home & Garden
7 Tips for Planting a Bee-Friendly Garden in North Carolina
As your begin your spring gardening, refer to these seven ideas that will help protect the pollinators in your yard.
Home & Garden
7 Antiques We Found at the Chartreuse Barn Sale
Once a month, an old barn in Thomasville becomes an antique hunter’s paradise. Writer Jodi Helmer reveals how to find the best pieces for your own home.
Home & Garden
Gaia Farm in Brevard
Medicinal herbs are indigenous to western North Carolina; Gaia Herbs in Brevard takes a modern approach to ancient traditions.
Western
Relish the Past and Present at Buffalo Mercantile Company & Café
For more than a century, a general store has supplied residents of Caldwell County with the most essential of provisions: a sense of community.