Where to SHOP, DINE & UNWIND in Western North Carolina

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HENDERSON COUNTY

Where to Sip, Dine & Unwind

919 Magazine’s ‘Don’t Miss List’

Bed & Breakfast on Tiffany Hill

400 Ray Hill Rd, Mills River, NC 828-290-6080 Tiffany-Hill.com

Southern hospitality and charm situated high on a hill in the picturesque countryside of Mills River. Enjoy wildlife, rocking chairs on the porch and casual elegance. Built in 2009 as a “purpose built B&B”, it has earned the title of the “South’s Best Inn” from Southern Living magazine and the prestigious designation as a select registry property. Beautiful accommodations in seven well appointed suites, a secret garden and daily breakfast served sit-down, with much style and flair.

Season’s at Highland Lake

86 Lily Pad Ln, Flat Rock, NC 828-696-9094 HLINN.com

A garden-centered restaurant located on the grounds of the historic Highland Lake Inn, Season’s is a multi-award winning restaurant – including numerous Wine Spectator awards (including 2018). Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with authentic cuisine as diverse as the four distinct seasons of the region. Organic, farm to table and orchard to table are the de rigueur for this well regarded establishment. The team works hard to remain committed to the environment with sustainability practices such as sourcing local product whenever possible, recycling, on-site organic gardening for the freshest produce for guests.

HenDough

532 Kanuga Rd, Hendersonville, NC 828-595-2885 hendough.com

Funky, eclectic and a line out the door for a lunch like it’s everybody’s last meal. Seriously! The HenDough team knows how to get it done. Fried Chicken and Donuts that would make your mama proud. Don’t forget to try their pimento cheese biscuit, or the amazing potato salad and roasted Brussels sprouts. Fast, efficient counter service, then pick your seat inside or out front at the picnic tables. Dog friendly, and open for breakfast or lunch. Stay and eat or grab it to go for a picnic at the waterfalls.

Jump Off Rock

4433 Laurel Park Hwy, Laurel Park, NC 828-693-4840 laurelpark.org

Open 365 days a year, from dawn to dusk. A romantic place to pop the question, walk the area trails or stand back and take it all in. Getting there is easy: Just a short drive in through the Laurel Park community, passing beautiful mountain homes that are an exciting part of the journey. Your final destination brings you to the top of Echo Mountain and delivers you to a small parking area with a short walk to the railing and the edge of Jump Off Rock. A true panoramic view of the Blue Ridge and Pisgah National Forest mountain ranges, it offers the perfect photo opportunity.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

100 Sierra Nevada Way, Fletcher, NC 828-708-6176 sierranevada.com

This major craft brewery offers tours, tastings, and an incredible restaurant serving flatbreads and easy food – plus a huge outdoor area with a Texas-sized fire pit to sit back, relax and enjoy a fine adult beverage. Several days a week they offer live musical entertainment at the amphitheater, conveniently situated right out back. Walk the gardens, relax and tell your date you’re not in Kansas anymore (you’re in North Carolina) and experiencing one of the very best breweries in the country.

Mezzaluna

226 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 828-697-6575 mezzaluna-hendersonville.com

Located in the heart of downtown Hendersonville, Mezzaluna is another wise choice for lunch or dinner. Old-world charm with an open kitchen sending out fresh, authentic fine Italian food, such as stuffed banana peppers with sausage and marinara, house-made fettuccine and mouth watering entrees like spicy Tuscan stew with scallops and shrimp. Also try the specialty pizzas (two favorites were the pancetta and fig and the healthier roasted vegetable that is outstanding). Eat inside their massive dining room with seating for 155. or dine sidewalk style and people watch.

Bold Rock Hard Cider

72 School House Rd, Mills River, NC 828-595-9941 boldrock.com

Award winning craft cider utilizing locallysourced apples from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina and Central Virginia. Just 10 minutes from Hendersonville and 20 miles from downtown Asheville, they offer complimentary mill tours on Saturdays and Sundays – and feature a large open hall for cider tastings with pints and flights and local craft beer. Other highlights: Outdoor mobile “Bold Bites” Kitchen, provideing great southern food; and an expansive, open Cider Garden with bandstand for live entertainment. Hip, laid back vibe. Dog friendly too. Open 7 days a week.

Flatrock Playhouse Downtown

125 N. Main St, Hendersonville, NC 828-435-1200 flatrockplayhouse.org

Started in 1937 by a group of struggling performers, the theater has grown in size and audience – and touts more than 98,000 visitors each year. In 1961 Flatrock Playhouse was declared the official State Theatre of North Carolina. Now with two locations, one in Flatrock and other in downtown Hendersonville, performances offer a wide variety of shows – from live music, Broadway theatre productions and a families series.

Mast General Store

527 N. Main St, Hendersonville, NC 8281-696-1883 mastgeneralstore.com

An iconic old-fashioned general store dating back to 1883 under the original name of the Taylor General Store.. Then in 1887 another local pioneer came on board by the name of William Wellington Mast and the store was renamed Taylor and Mast General Store until 1913, when it was then sold in full and became Mast General Store.

42 919 Magazine www.919Magazine.com Summer 2018