an itinerary for the culinary aficionado

THE NIGHT BEFORE / BREAKFAST

Begin your day in the rolling horse country of rural Mills River at the elegant Bed & Breakfast on Tiffany Hill. At this purpose-built inn—the first B&B inducted into the Southern Living Hotel Collection—luxury feels effortless and hospitality awaits at every turn. Each day begins in the sunlit dining room with a three-course “breakfast at Tiffany’s.” In the belief that every day is a celebration, even breakfast ends with dessert. A guest favorite is the inn’s signature pineapple pudding.

Midday

After a leisurely morning, venture over to Bold Rock Hard Cider. In late 2015, Bold Rock opened its second production facility in Mills River, along with an apple-pressing barn, tasting room and cider garden. Take a tour to learn how apples are pressed into juice, which goes through a fermentation process similar to winemaking and is kegged or bottled on-site. Then, participate in a tasting to try several of the dozen ciders on tap, from the original Carolina Apple to ciders flavored with blackberry, pineapple, herbs and spices. Bold Bites mobile kitchen serves a menu of burgers, wings, nachos, sandwiches and wraps on-site.

Afternoon

Head to downtown Hendersonville for the afternoon and pop into Wine Sage & Gourmet on Main Street. The wine shop and bar focuses on vintages from smaller wineries and also sells culinaryrelated gadgets and gifts.

Dinner

Make reservations at Postero, located in a former bank building. The smartly designed space features an open kitchen as its centerpiece. The restaurant maintains strong relationships with area farmers, calling them out on the menu when possible. Menu items honor Appalachian food traditions, while incorporating unexpected ingredients and elevating the presentation to something that resembles artwork on a plate.