Legacy Magazine - Dining & Lodging 2015

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A publication of The Highlander and the Crossroads Chronicle

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magine sipping a morning cup of coffee in the crisp mountain air on your private balcony. Imagine lingering over a sumptuous dinner of the freshest ingredients prepared with innovation and care. Imagine enjoying a day of hiking through verdant forests capped off by a spa treatment and then a glass of wine by the fire. The restaurants and accommodations in Highlands and Cashiers offer all this and more.

In this Dining & Lodging issue of Legacy, you can our read about places in our region that will make your mimagination come to life. Also in this issue, columh, nist Marilyn Underhill presents recipes for fresh, cool soups to add to your repertoire this season.

Whether you’re here for a day, a week or a life-n time, relax and enjoy the best that springtime in the mountains has to offer.

We want to hear from you. Call us at 828526-4114 or email Publisher Brad Spaulding at Carolyn M publisher@highlandsnews.com or Editor Carolyn orris Morrisroe at editor@highlandsnews.com.

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To be included in the pages of Legacy, please contact us at: The Highlander 828-526-4114 or Crossroads Chronicle at 828-743-5101.

On the cover: Photo by Gil Stose

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Dining

Whether you’re looking for casual or formal dining, there’s something for everyone.

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Lodging M Mountain i accommodations d i range from rental cabins to world-class luxury.

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Mountain Flavors: Delicious soups to tempt your taste buds.

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A perfect blend of romantic country charm & understated elegance just blocks from town.

55 4 1/2 Street, Highlands, NC • (828) 526-4464 www.4andahalfstinn.com • (888) 799-4464

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Canyon Kitchen

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his story began 120 years ago, when E.H. Jennings purchased the land that would become Lonesome Valley.

Following decades of family farming and conservation care, Canyon Kitchen emerged as a reconnection to the land’s original agrarian roots. Seven years later, this award-winning restaurant offers fresh interpretations of nouveau-southern traditional dishes.

Crisp, garden greens and vegetables are gathered daily from

their farm rows next to the barn, located in the rolling meadows of the Valley. Naturally nourishing and tasty selections are sourced from other local and regional farms to ensure that final preparations balance wholesome fare with innovative and creative presentations. The authentically bucolic setting is matched by a sincere passion to serve the best foods that this historic farm can offer. We invite you to come and enjoy Canyon Kitchen.

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At Canyon Kitchen, dishes reflect a rich combination of garden goodness, nouveau-southern tradition and the honest joy that transforms culinary passion into dining pleasure around a table shared with family and friends.

Come join us Wednesday-Sunday nights until November. Reservations at 828-743-7967

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Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company

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apphire Mountain Brewing Company is located at the clubhouse of Sapphire National Golf Course, a semi-private 18 hole championship golf course, open to the public. We are a family friendly restaurant open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, oering scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, golf course and lakes. We oer a diverse food menu and more than 100 micros, Belgians, imports, domestic beers and wines, along with our award-winning wood-ďŹ red pizzas and calzones cooked in our rustic mountain setting. With a full menu, inside and outside seating, projection big-screen, TVs throughout the restaurant, a game room and live music on select nights, you’re sure to have a good time!

Come join us, and enjoy a country club setting without the commitment, at Sapphire National Golf Course, and get a taste of the best menu selections in the valley at Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company!

Discover the beauty of Sapphire National Golf Club

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The Ugly Dog & The Dog House

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he Ugly Dog Public House and Dog House are located on “the hill” at 294 S. Fourth St. in Highlands. We are a casual pub with a relaxed atmosphere in which people can come and enjoy craft beer selections on tap and by the bottle, well-designed cocktails, great wines and good friends.

Our seasonal and specialty cocktails include lavender-blueberry mojitos, fresh margaritas, strawberry-basil caipirinhas and perfect Manhattans, just to name a few. Our extensive bourbon selection is the best in the area. This season we will offer a reserve wine list as well as Champagne and sparkling wine specials every Friday.

Our outside seating at the Dog House is a great way to enjoy a relaxing libation on a cool evening in Highlands, especially to end a rigorous day of golfing, shopping or outdoor activities.

If you are hungry, don’t miss our pub menu. We have great burgers that are hand pattied and cooked to order. Alongside our wonderful burgers, we serve premium hot dogs and naturally hickory smoked meats from Highlands Hickory Market. In addition to these wonderful options, we offer housemade soups and salads.

There is always something to enjoy at the pub or Dog House

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as we have weekly drink and menu specials and live entertainment. Every Wednesday night you can enjoy the sounds of Nitrograss, a bluegrass band from Asheville, starting around 7:30 p.m. Every Saturday night starting around 9 p.m. we play host to a different band that will get you off the streets and out of your seat! Every Sunday we offer a brunch menu and a fresh Bloody Mary bar with shrimp, bacon, different types of Bloody Mary mixes, hot sauces and many other ingredients so you can create your own unique and favorite flavor.

So come, sit, stay with us here at The Ugly Dog Pub and Dog House! The Ugly Dog Public House opens at 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and at noon Friday through Sunday. The Dog House opens at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Call us at 526-8364.

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Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro Taste the difference, always fresh!

Best of Wine Spectator Award Award winning cuisine in Historic Downtown Highlands, North Carolina Celebrating our 21st season olfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro, in their 21stseason, invites you to experience the culinary prowess of Chef Wolfgang Green, former Executive Chef for the Brennan Family of Commanders Palace.

You won’t want to miss any of our selections or the best steaks and freshest seafood in town.

Our unique dining atmosphere allows you to have a wonderful experience with our friendly and knowledgeable staff. Dine with us in our garden pavilion, alfresco by the waterfall or by fireside in a historic home. In the Bistro, you gather with friends and family for small bites with a great selection of wine and cocktails. Our private dining rooms provide a comfortable and elegant setting for you and your guests.

We also host private parties, rehearsal dinners and other events.

Have you seen our Napa Room? For intimate wine dinners with Sommelier Annelize Giliomee.

We look forward to seeing you this season.

See you soon, Mindy and Wolfgang

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Lakeside Restaurant

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akeside Restaurant overlooks charming Harris Lake one block from Main Street in Highlands. The restaurant has a small garden overlooking the lake with tables allowing guests to enjoy fine dining while mingling with nature.

Lakeside is known for fresh seafood. Specialty dishes this season include pan-seared Alaskan Halibut finished with a mussel and herb pan jus, Seafood Risotto brimming with shrimp, scallops, mussels, spring peas, roasted leeks, carrots and kale.

We also feature the Lakeside favorite, Grouper Maison sautéed with artichoke hearts and mushrooms finished with lemon and white wine.

Lakeside has the best wait staff in all of Highlands. We truly care about our diners’ experience and we strive for excellence.

While our menu is seafood-driven we also feature Double Cut Colorado Lamb Chops, 14 oz. Rib eye, 8 oz Filet, Chicken and Duck.

Locals love our pan sautéed Rainbow Trout finished in lemon, white wine and butter. Our double-cut Colorado Lamb Chops with roasted garlic and herb chimichurri is a crowd pleaser as well.

Chris Arnold, Lakeside’s chef, moved to Highlands from Nashville, Tennessee. Chris has been cooking in fine dining restaurants for 11 years. He most recently trained under Will Ulhorn and Kevin Ramquist of Wild Boar and F. Scotts in Nashville.

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Ristorante

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015 marks our 31st year on Main Street in Highlands, providing a premier dining destination since 1984. The area’s freshest seafood, handmade pasta and daily specials have built a loyal following. Craft cocktails and exceptional wines by the glass, along with one of the Southeast’s deepest wine cellars, enhance the evenings selections. The full dinner menu is offered at the bar nightly.

Treat yourself and your family to one of the town’s finest dining experiences.

Dinner reservations are always suggested.

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Dinner service from 5 p.m. every evening in season.

Reservations: (828) 526-4906 www.paolettis.com

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On the Verandah

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n the Veranda is known for its outstanding dishes, including fresh seafood such as scallops, Gulf shrimp, fresh fish and our specialty, lobster picatta, as well as duck, heritage pork chops, Black Angus beef, and small plates served at the bar. Guests rave about the Thai coconut ginger shrimp and purple sticky rice. A resident pastry chef makes seasonal pies, cheesecakes, crème brulée, and other creative desserts — a fine end to a fine meal! Chef Andrew Figel has 26 years of experience, and he and his creative staff guarantee to please the most demanding of palates. Ask Alexa about our large selection of fine wines and specialty cocktails, such as the delightful blood-orange sunset martini.

On the Veranda is located just three minutes from Main Street in Highlands in a historic Joe Webb building situated on the banks of beautiful Lake Sequoyah. Indoor and outdoor dining options offer guests a unique opportunity to sit back, relax and enjoy the splendor of Highlands.

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High Hampton Inn

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beacon of Southern hospitality and tradition, High Hampton Inn is celebrating its 93rd season.

Tradition reigns here, where gentlemen don coats and ties for dinner, high tea is served everyday at 4 p.m., and Southern favorites like High Hampton Fried Chicken make an appearance on the menu each week. Meals are served family-style three times a day in the spacious dining room and include local produce and High Country favorites like North Carolina Mountain Trout and Sunny Silver Pie. High Hampton’s 1,400 acres offer endless options for activities, including mountain golf, tennis, boating, swimming or fishing on Hampton Lake.

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After a day of outdoor adventure, guests can stop by the Hampton Market to grab a quick bite. Options include prepared gourmet salads, party platters, wine, beer, rustic breads, desserts and a selection of gourmet deli sandwiches. In the evening, Rock Mountain Tavern is great for gathering with friends. Every day from 5:30-8:30 p.m., diners can enjoy

a selection of small plates in the tavern or on the patio.

Throughout the season, holiday House Parties and special events like Dinners in the Dahlias allow Cashiers residents to experience High Hampton Inn’s culinary creations in a different setting.

Visit www.HighHamptonInn.com for additional information.

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Chambers Realty & Vacation Rentals

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hambers Realty & Vacation Rentals offers lodging through the 40-plus homes we manage. The amenities may include mountain views, lakefront or lake access, other water features, walk to town, and some are pet friendly. Booking is easy — just call, email or book online through our website.

We listen to your needs and our trained staff will match you with the best property available. Whether you want to be here for a wedding, a quick getaway weekend, a family reunion, overflow for your Highlands guests, or want to spend a month or two — or three — call the people that know the business: Chambers Realty & Vacation Rentals. All of our homes are in Highlands — some are walk to town, but none are more than 15 minutes from Main Street.

Each of our homes have their own unique qualities — that’s what makes renting a vacation rental home so special. All of our homes are considered “self catering” and are ready for renters to move right in and make themselves at home.

The Chambers Realty & Vacation Rentals office is located at 401 N. Fifth Street, an address that is very special to us, as the property has been in the same family as long as Highlands has been on the map. There used to be a nine-hole golf course on the same spot, which was part of the Hall House/Meadow House.

We are entering our 74th year in 2015. Our family-owned business started small, and no matter how many properties we list, manage, rent or sell, we still pride ourselves in having that small-town, easygoing, family-business attitude.

Come sit a spell with us and let us share Highlands with you.

Our motto for many years has been “Céad Mile Fáilte,” which translated means: “100,000 thousand welcomes!”

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Laurelwood Inn

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he Laurelwood Inn, located in the heart of Cashiers, oers rooms, suites and cabins. All accommodations are aordably priced, and we are open year-round. You can access the Cashiers walking trail right from our property to visit the many downtown shops and restaurants.

Our freestanding log cabin has a ďŹ replace, kitchen and wonderful screened in porch — perfect for a summer or winter vacation.

Our grounds include two beautiful water features, gazebos, playground and large front porch with rockers.

Laurelwood Inn is a family-owned and operated business.

We enjoy taking time with our guests to help them plan the perfect vacation.

Our business was founded in 1959, and in 2009, we were selected as the winners of the Cashiers Historical Society’s Village Heritage Award. We look forward to seeing you at the Laurelwood Inn.

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The Park on Main

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he Park on Main opened on July 1, 2014, after a yearlong renovation.

It is the only pet-friendly hotel in Highlands and features upscale décor with a casual feel. The staff is highly trained to go that extra mile.

The Park on Main offers 24 beautifully appointed and spacious suites, all centered around a lush garden terrace. Private balconies provide gorgeous views.

Spa-quality lotions and soaps and fine Italian bedding make your stay a luxurious one. We provide Mackenzie-Childs amenities and Orvis bedding for your pets.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and the hotel serves daily complimentary market-fresh continental breakfast. The Park on Main has a private, secured parking garage. A nearby dog park allows your pet friends all the space to run and play that they desire.

The height of elegance can be found in our two Superior King Fireplace Suites, which are especially popular. Both have vaulted ceilings, spacious floor plans and gas-log fireplaces in the living room.

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Old Edwards Inn & Spa Relaxed luxury

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ld Edwards Inn and Spa welcomes visitors to North Carolina’s scenic southwest plateau with an award-winning blend of relaxation and luxury. The grounds and amenities cascade along several acres in downtown Highlands and include two outdoor heated mineral pools with whirlpools.

Guests are greeted with a glass of champagne at check-in and then shown to their rustic-luxe cottage, suite or guestroom. There, they find an arrival treat like fresh baked cookies, as well as cozy robes and slippers, fine Italian linens and heated marble bathroom floors.

If it’s relaxing spa therapy you are looking for, you’ll find one of the country’s most acclaimed experiences at Old Edwards. And golf enthusiasts head straight for Old Edwards Club, a members-only club that is also accessible to guests of Old Edwards.

The club features an additional outdoor heated mineral pool, clay tennis courts and lessons, workout facilities and The Grill Room restaurant and lounge.

When the palate demands to be pleased, you’ll enjoy premium cocktails and fresh, healthy cuisine at Madison’s Restaurant—all delivered in European style, service and ambiance.

Hummingbird Lounge and the Wine Garden feature live music on weekends. Two pool cabanas allow you to relax in the fresh mountain air while having your needs catered to. A stunning spa café offers farm-fresh menu items and provides panoramic views of nature through retractable glass walls. And Arts at The Lodge serves espresso beverages and pastries in the morning and turns into a full bar with nibbles in the afternoon.

New is “200 Main,” casual lodging by Old Edwards. This sensible-chic service model provides golfers, wedding guests and Highlands visitors with stylish accommodations, a heated pool and a few other comfortable amenities for rates starting at $125 in the summer season.

Old Edwards was named the No. 5 hotel in the U.S. by Trip Advisor in 2015 and regularly lands top spots in Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast World’s Bests lists.

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Landmark Vacation Rentals

Every vacation should be a Landmark vacation

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magine peering across a sparkling lake toward sweeping mountain vistas, discovering amazing wildlife as you enjoy a scenic hike among waterfalls, or strolling through a quaint downtown area with boutique shops and delicious southern cuisine. All of this can be part of a Western North Carolina vacation, and you can enjoy it from the comfort and luxury of premiere accommodations by Landmark Vacation Rentals.

Book your Landmark vacation rental with ease, selecting from a full array of homes nestled within Western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountain range including the cities of Cashiers, Franklin, Highlands, Lake Glenville, Lake Toxaway, Burlingame Country Club and Sapphire Valley. There is something for every style, no matter how you chose to spend your time, including mountain view estates, luxury cabins, cottages or spacious condos.

The experienced team of local experts at Landmark know this re-

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gion better than anyone and are dedicated to offering comprehensive, around-the-clock, hassle-free service. The team employs cutting-edge innovation while maintaining a personal approach. As a result, Landmark Vacation Rentals offers every guest their time-proven commitment to customer satisfaction and ethical business practices.

To experience it for yourself, and to learn more about seasonal and annual rentals with Landmark Vacation Rentals, call 877747-9234, email info@LandmarkVacations.com or visit www.

LandmarkVacations.com.

Are you ready to own a piece of the extraordinary lifestyle of Western North Carolina? Landmark Realty Group is the area’s top producing real estate company with expert and professional agents ready to help you realize your real estate dreams. For more information, call 888-743-0510, email info@LandmarkRG.com or visit www.LandmarkRG.com.

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A vacation in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains will take you to new heights, no matter how you choose to spend your time.

Enjoy the beautiful scenery, amazing wildlife and outdoor adventure of Western North Carolina... or simply sit back, relax and take in the breathtaking view. Best of all, you can do it all from the comfort of our luxury cabins, cottages, condos or large family home rentals.

Contact Landmark Vacation Rentals today and let us help you take your next vacation to new heights.

For North Carolina vacation, seasonal and annual rentals call 877-747-9234 or visit www.LandmarkVacations.com For real estate sales visit www.LandmarkRG.com NORTH CAROLINA: CASHIERS, FRANKLIN, HIGHLANDS, LAKE GLENVILLE, LAKE TOXAWAY AND SAPPHIRE VALLEY

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Mountain Lake Rentals

ountain Lake Rentals is a full-service vacation rental company offering a premier selection of unique homes in Cashiers, Highlands, Lake Glenville, Lake Toxaway and Sapphire Valley. Choose from lakefront, lake view or mountain view homes.

Guests can select from a wide variety of vacation rental homes, cabins and villas that are perfect for any size group or length of stay. If you are searching for communities that offer amenities, then search no further as many of our homes are located within Sapphire Valley, Trillium and Bear Lake Reserve, complete with luxurious amenities that include golf, tennis, pools, fitness center, lake access and more.

Specializing in Lake Glenville, Mountain Lake Rentals offers a large variety of Lakefront Homes with private docks, located only a few steps away from the lake. Lake Glenville is situated at a re-

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freshing 3,500 feet elevation and offers 26 miles of shoreline. Enjoy the day fishing, boating or swimming on the lake that is known as being the highest elevation major lake east of the Rockies.

If you are looking for paradise and a getaway from it all, you have found it. Many of our homes are pet friendly and all are definitely fun friendly. We look forward to welcoming you to the mountains on your next well-deserved vacation. For additional information or to make reservations please call 828743-6875, email info@mlakerentals.com or visit our website at www.wncgetaway.com.

Mountain Lake Rentals is a branch of Hattler Properties Real Estate Company. Our office is located on Lake Glenville and our professional and knowledgeable brokers are ready to assist you with all your real estate needs. For more information, call 828-743-4300, email info@hattlerproperties.com or visit our website www.hattlerproperties.com

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Pebble Creek Village

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ebble Creek Village offers reasonably-priced vacation rentals year-round. There are eight two-bedroom houses, four motel rooms and one townhouse chalet available to rent for short-term stays.

Houses have a two-night minimum stay, and motel rooms can be rented nightly. Long-term stays of one to six weeks are also available, if booked well in advance.

Pebble Creek Village has become a popular place to host destination wedding groups, family reunion groups, church retreats and business meetings.

The two-bedroom houses are all fully furnished with queen beds, extra loft sleeping area with queen bed, kitchen, living room, dining rooms, outside decks, charcoal grills and flat

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screen HDTVs with DVD players. The townhouse chalet has one bedroom with a queen bed and half bath upstairs, and the downstairs has a small kitchen, living room, full bath and deck area with a charcoal grill. The motel rooms have two queen beds, full bath, small table and chairs, recliner, minifridge, microwave oven, coee maker and a small patio area o the back. The houses are popular for longer stays as they are very comfortable, open and airy.

The conference center can be used by individuals for meetings or can be booked for groups staying on the property. It has four conference-sized tables with chairs, at screen TV for presentations, two bathrooms and a fully-furnished kitchen for cooking or catering in. There is also a charcoal grill on the outside deck.

The property also has free wireless internet and a walking trail and is close to the center of Cashiers and shopping, dining, waterfalls, hiking, ďŹ shing and other activities.

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Elegantly decorated two bedroom homes with open loft bedroom.

Spacious great room with cathedral ceiling, fireplace and dining area.

Furnished kitchen with adjoining laundry room (including washer/dryer).

Two full baths, sunroom with wrap around deck, gazebo and grill.

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Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals

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ntroducing Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals.

Welcome to Cashiers! The Highlands-Cashiers Plateau is indeed a wonderful and magical place. Tucked in the corner of Western North Carolina upon the Southernmost Highland Ridge of the great Blue Ridge Mountains, our great outdoor paradise is virtually untouched.

The amazing Sapphire Valley Resort is in the heart of the region, featuring unique mountain communities with elevations from 3,100 feet at the Horsepasture River to 4,777 feet at the Hogback Mountain Firetower. Condos, single-family homes and grand mountaintop estates share a multitude of resort amenities just three miles east of the Cashiers crossroads.

Amenities include use of the Sapphire National Golf Club with its mountain terrain, year-round recreation at Ski Sapphire & Zip Line Park, exercise facilities, Sapphire Valley Tennis Center, children’s programs and more.

Many diverse angling opportunities exist throughout the Sapphire Valley Resort at Lake Fairfield, Hogback Lake, Meadows Lake, and fly fishing in the Horsepasture River. Plus, Sapphire Valley offers the best nightlife on plateau, with numerous restaurants and bars.

Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals brings the Sapphire Valley Resort to you, with mountain homes and condos available through our rental program or for purchase. Consider staying in a riverside townhome within walking distance to golf at the Red Bird Links, the serenity of a streamside mountain-view log cabin or take in the incredible mountain vistas fireside from your screened-in Carolina Room atop glorious Bald Rock Mountain.

With so many diverse communities and activities, Sapphire Valley is the right spot for your mountain retreat.

Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals is conveniently located in the Village Square across from the main entrance to Sapphire Valley Resort. With over 30 years’ experience helping people pur-

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chase land and homes in Sapphire Valley,we’ve got the knowledge to help you enjoy the area to the fullest. Stop by our office and say hello, call us at 828-743-0466 or visit us online at www.

SapphireValleyRealEstate.com.

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Fresh spring soups

By Marilyn Underhill

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he best spring soup recipes bridge the gap between the seasons.

Goodbye to stick-to-your-ribs, full-bodied soups and hello to lighter spring soups.

Chilled soups can be served in glass mugs, demitasse cups or regular soup bowls. Garnish can be anything from croutons to a hibiscus flower.

The following recipes are meant to be served chilled, but some can be served hot. The important message is to welcome spring and say hello to the vibrant, delicate flavor of the season. Bon appétit!

Chilled Cucumber Soup (“Back Porch Cookbook”) Ingredients: 3 large cucumbers, approximately 3 pounds

1 cup coarsely chopped onion 2 tsp. fresh minced garlic 1/2 cup white wine 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup water 3/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tsp. fresh dill weed, minced fine Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup fresh, minced parsley 2 cups small, tender shrimp 1/2 gallon lightly salted water 6 to 8 fresh dill sprigs, for garnish Directions: Peel the cucumbers with a vegetable peeler and halve them length-wise.

Scoop out the seeds and discard. Cut the cucumbers roughly and puree in a food processor, along with onions and garlic.

Pour puree into a heavy-bottomed soup pot with white wine, broth and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and

allow to cool.

Stir in sour cream, cream, dill weed, salt and pepper, and parsley. Chill thoroughly.

Bring salted water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook three or four minutes or until shrimp are pink throughout.

Drain off water, allow shrimp to cool and peel and devein. Chill shrimp thoroughly.

To serve, spoon approximately 4 to 6

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ounces of soup into a clear glass goblet.

Add five or six shrimp to each and garnish with sprigs of fresh dill.

Curried Avocado Soup (“Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant”)

of the stock in a blender until smooth.

Stir in the curry powder, salt, pepper, cream and remaining stock. Chill.

When ready to serve, garnish the soup with thin avocado slices.

Cold Tomato Soup with Lobster Ingredients: 2 medium-ripe Haas avocados 2 1/4 cups vegetable stock 1 tsp. curry powder, or more, to taste 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. white pepper 1/2 cup heavy cream Directions: Split the avocados in half with a knife and remove the pits. Set aside one half.

Scoop out the insides of the other three halves with a spoon and blend with 1 cup

(Pearl Restaurant Nantucket Cookbook) Ingredients: 3 large, ripe tomatoes, cored and quartered 2 Tbs. sherry vinegar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, or to taste 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 Tbs. white truffle oil 4 to 8 oz. cooked lobster meat, cubed 1/4 cup mayonnaise, crème fraîche or

mascarpone Strained lemon juice, to taste Directions: In a blender, puree the quartered tomatoes wit the vinegar, salt and pepper until they are completely smooth. Slowly add the olive and truffle oils and blend until the mixture is well combined. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth, discarding the solids, and refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.

In a bowl, combine the seafood and mayonnaise, crème fraîche or mascarpone. Season with a hint of lemon juice and adjust the salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.

Spoon the tomato soup into individual

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bowls. Place a spoonful of seafood in the center of each and serve.

Spring Green Soup (“Julee Rosso Fresh Start�)

Ingredients: 5 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth 10 scallions, halved lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced One 10-ounce package frozen peas 2 cups fresh spinach, cut in chionade 12 asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces Salt and black pepper Directions: In a stockpot, bring the chicken broth to a boil over high heat, add the scallions and onion, reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes.

Add the peas, spinach and asparagus and cook for ďŹ ve minutes longer, until the asparagus is fork-tender. Add the dill, season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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Index of Advertisers Accommodations 4 ½ Street Inn ................................................ 2 Chambers Realty & Vacation Rentals ........... 15 High Hampton Inn ....................................... 13 Inn at Half Mile Farm ................................... 28 Landmark Vacation Rentals ......................... 21 Laurelwood Inn ........................................... 16 Mountain Lake Rentals ................................ 23 Old Edwards Inn & Spa ................................ 19 The Park on Main ......................................... 17 Pebble Creek Village .................................... 25 Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals .......... 27 Community Blue Ridge Public Safety .............................. 31 Cashiers Historical Society ........................... 29 Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society ........... 30 Entertainment Highlands Aerial Park .................................. 24 Highlands Culinary Festival .......................... 12 Performing Arts Center ......... Inside Back Cover Home Remodeling & Décor Keystone Kitchen & Bath ..... Inside Front Cover The Summer House ........................ Back Cover

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Media WHLC FM 104.5 ........................................... 12 Real Estate Betsy Paul Properties .......... Inside Front Cover Restaurants Brick Oven Pizza ............................................ 2 Canyon Kitchen .............................................. 4 Creekside Casual Dining ............................... 39 Highlands Smokehouse ............................... 24 Lakeside Restaurant ...................................... 8 On The Verandah ......................................... 10 Ristorante Paoletti ......................................... 9 Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company .......... 5 Slab Town Pizza ............................................. 8 The Ugly Dog Public House ............................ 6 Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro ............ 7 Retail The Business Spot ........................................ 31 The Dry Sink ................................................ 32 Peak Experience .......................................... 32 Silver Eagle Gallery ........................................ 3 Whole Life Market ....................................... 30

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