April 2025

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Congratulations BGCP!

by: Kayla Deaton, Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau

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

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Her Business Expertise

by: Mary Jane McCall

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.

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The Vineyard at High Holly

by: Luke Osteen

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 […]

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Your Next Favorite Bottle

by: Marlene Osteen

The roots of Greek winemaking run deep.

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Savor the Delicious

by: Marlene Osteen

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

by: Marlene Osteen

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

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The Stubborn Duo

by: Marlene Osteen

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.

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Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan

by: Marlene Osteen

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.

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