April 2025

Congratulations BGCP!
Long a shining star on the Plateau, The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau earns national recognition.

Her Business Expertise
For Wendy Reese, business is built upon an instinct for dealmaking, deep local roots, and wise valuations. She gets along with bears, too. Wendy can be reached by phone at (402) 630-7461 or email at Wendy@BHHSMMR.com.

The Vineyard at High Holly
Tricia and I were excited when Marjorie sent us to The Vineyard at High Holly for a mid-March meal, a return visit after a year-and-a-half absence. Here’s what a wrote […]

Savor the Delicious
For High Hampton’s April Franqueza, ending up on the James Beard Short List for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker is the logical culmination of a passion that began in childhood.

One Plate at a Time
Believe it – for a raconteur like Marlene, the Old Edwards Chef Series is like catnip, a delicious serving of plated stories.

The Stubborn Duo
Stubborn Buddha lays down a marker for bold, fun Asian cuisine served up with confidence and a knowing wink. Discover for yourself at 332 Main Street in Highlands. Reservations are a good idea — (828) 482-4822.

Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan
Chef John Johnson’s Chicken Parmesan is a creation that’s equal parts reverence for a time-tested recipe and an unquenchable impulse to innovate.