Q: Secrets to Getting the Most Out of the 75th NC Apple Festival Labor Day Weekend

Insider tips from 1898 Waverly Inn: Western North Carolina’s largest festival hits a big year this Labor Day weekend with our 75th NC Apple Festival. It’s Hendersonville’s busiest weekend of the year which in the past has had close to 250k people walking Main Street from Friday morning through Monday’s King Apple parade finale. You’ll find the biggest crowds at the festival on Friday from 3pm-8pm, all day Saturday and Sunday until 6pm. You’ll also find the highest room rates of the year on Friday and Saturday night as well. To get the best value, book Thursday night before the festival starts and hit Main Street at 10am. At this time, you’ll avoid the elbow to elbow crowds and will also reach merchants and apple farmers before most other festival goers. If you want to see one of the best small town parades in the Southeast, then book Sunday night at the Waverly at the end of the festival. That will give you the last moments of the street fair on Sunday night and will also allow you to stick around on Monday to watch the King Apple Parade from the front porch of the inn at 2:30. You’ll also be able to enjoy great food and live music which we will provide up until the parade starts. The Waverly Inn still has many great rooms for the Apple Festival. Call 828.693.9193 and book today.

Q: New Restaurant/Bar Opens on Main St. Hendersonville

Hendersonville welcomes it’s newest Restaurant & Bar tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 14th when Cask and Wine on Main opens at 536 N Main St. NOTE: name change from Cask and Vine to Cask and Wine on Main. Taglined – “Casual Dining • Fine Spirits • Wine” – Cask & Vine will have a focus on excellent Bourbons, as well as other liquors and wine. Expect “on the rocks” pours of 2oz, rather than the 1 1/2oz more commonly seen. Cocktails look to be priced between $10 and $13, with many at $11. Not sure what well drinks will run. Food is intentionally portioned generously. “We expect most people will be leaving with boxes”, says Bivens. As far as the menu, look for Pub Fare, Salads and “Plates” served with a salad and roll. Possibly Deviled Eggs, Brisket Chili, Hot Browns, a little Surf, and a little Turf. Owner Steven Bivens will open the doors for lunch service at 11am. Planed hours are Monday – Saturday 11am to 9pm and Sunday Brunch, with a dedicated Brunch menu, from 11am to 3pm. Soft jazz will be played as background music most of the time, but don’t be surprised if some other genres make an appearance. When I stopped in today and talked with Steven, I noted a new tin ceiling, a new service bar build half way back in the space, and black tablecloths on plenty of tables. Walls have been painted black, which can sometimes be a problem, but I think this space will carry it off. Especially in the evenings when the lights are low. FACEBOOK See you there!

Q: Harvey's at The Henderson Inn

Hendersonville – Guest post by Martha Smith. Two friends and I went to Harvey’s at The Henderson Inn for an early supper before going to Flat Rock Playhouse. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5 – 9pm, Harvey’s has a small plate menu that is also meant to be shared with friends. Having been to Brunch on Sunday we thought it would be fun to do dinner. The special for the evening was an Asparagus Soup which two of us ordered. It was delicious. Asparagus Soup Other items ordered were Harvey’s Salad wrapped in cucumber with a fried banana leaf to finish it off ($6). Harvey’s Salad wrapped in cucumber with a fried banana leaf Next was Ahi Tuna Tataki ($8), Ahi Tuna Tataki and Wild Mushroom and Truffle Empanadas with cauliflower sauce ($10). Wild Mushroom and Truffle Empanadas with cauliflower sauce Two of us couldn’t wait to order the Creme Brulee for dessert. Yum!! All were delicious. It would be fun to have a group and each person order different things. Plates are brought out as they are prepared and not all at one time. Going at 5pm allowed us plenty of time to get to the playhouse on time. Harvey’s at The Henderson Inn (https://thehendersonnc.com/harveys/) 201 3rd Ave W Hendersonville, NC 28739 Phone: (828) 696-2001

Q: Henderson Co launches pilot food waste collection

Hendersonville – Henderson County’s “Convenience Center” will launche a pilot food waste collection program on September 14th. They’ll have two dedicated 64 Gallon carts available. Permitted Items: “breads and pastas, coffee/tea grounds, paper filters/tea bags, cooked meat, fish, poultry, bones (cooked only), herbs and greens, eggshells and dairy, grains and cereals, fruits and vegetables, leftovers and scraps, rice and beans, compostable containers, cut flowers and stems, paper towels and napkins, soiled pizza boxes and paper bags.” NOT Permitted in food waste carts: “aluminum foil, cans, ash or coal, bathroom products & baby wipes, chewing gum, glass, household trash, liquid cooking oil, pet waste, fur, hair, plastic containers, bags, film, raw meat, recyclables, steel cans, straws, plastic silverware, plates, textiles, tobacco products, yard waste and leaves.” Three backyard compost worshops taught by Asheville Greenworks will take place this fall on Sept 23, October 14, and October 17. A DIY kit costs $15. Registration information can be found online at www.hcrecycles.org. For more information call (828) 697-4505 or (828) 694-6524. via Hendersonville Lightening

Question 1

Secrets to Getting the Most Out of the 75th NC Apple Festival Labor Day Weekend

Accepted Answer

Insider tips from 1898 Waverly Inn:

Western North Carolina&#8217;s largest festival hits a big year this Labor Day weekend with our 75th NC Apple Festival. It&#8217;s Hendersonville&#8217;s busiest weekend of the year which in the past has had close to 250k people walking Main Street from Friday morning through Monday&#8217;s King Apple parade finale.
You&#8217;ll find the biggest crowds at the festival on Friday from 3pm-8pm, all day Saturday and Sunday until 6pm. You&#8217;ll also find the highest room rates of the year on Friday and Saturday night as well. To get the best value, book Thursday night before the festival starts and hit Main Street at 10am. At this time, you&#8217;ll avoid the elbow to elbow crowds and will also reach merchants and apple farmers before most other festival goers.
If you want to see one of the best small town parades in the Southeast, then book Sunday night at the Waverly at the end of the festival. That will give you the last moments of the street fair on Sunday night and will also allow you to stick around on Monday to watch the King Apple Parade from the front porch of the inn at 2:30. You&#8217;ll also be able to enjoy great food and live music which we will provide up until the parade starts.
The Waverly Inn still has many great rooms for the Apple Festival. Call 828.693.9193 and book today.

Question 2

Fun Guided History Walks Are Back in Hendersonville

Accepted Answer

Three popular guided history walks will be offered in June. Now in its seventh year, Hendersonville Guided History Walks offers 90-plus minute walks in three historic areas of town: along Main Street (Friday, June 11, 10 a.m.), in Oakdale Cemetery (Friday, June 18, 10 a.m.), and in the 7th Avenue Historic Depot District (Friday, June 25, 10 a.m.). Cost for each tour is $10 per person 10 years and older. Children under 10 are free with a paid adult. Appropriate guidelines for safety and health will be practiced, space is limited and reservations are required. Contact history walk leader Mary Jo Padgett at 828-545-3179 or email maryjo@maryjopadgett.com to make a reservation. Private tours for groups can be arranged anytime. Visit the website at www.maryjopadgett.com and click on Guided Walks to see the entire schedule for 2021.
Main Street
On Friday, June 11, the walk will start at 10 a.m. at the front steps of City Hall, corner of Fifth Avenue E. and King St. Stroll along Historic Main Street with tour guide Mary Jo Padgett to answer such questions as &#8212; who donated the land where the new town would be built, what is the age of the oldest block of buildings, what was on the third floor (and in the basement) of the old City Hall, who was the town named for, where was the Opera House, and learn about bordellos, shoot-outs, trolley lines, and stories of life in the old days on Chinquapin Hill.
Oakdale Cemetery
On Friday, June 18, the walk will begin at 10 a.m. in the cemetery on U.S. 64 W. This guided tour of Historic Oakdale Cemetery, Hendersonville’s municipal cemetery, whispers stories of the town’s early days and colorful citizens. The famous Italian marble monument which inspired the title of Thomas Wolfe’s novel Look Homeward, Angel is in Oakdale, along with both marked and unmarked graves of historic figures. The heritage of our African-American community is told in the Black section of the cemetery, while the designated Jewish cemetery reveals how the town grew to embrace ethnic and religious groups through the years. How and why the cemetery was established in 1883, names of those who helped build the town and where they were laid to rest, where the Sunshine Lady is buried, and more questions will be answered.
7th Avenue/Historic Depot District
On Friday, June 25, this walk will start at 10 a.m. at the front steps of City Hall, corner of Fifth Avenue E. and King St., then we’ll meander through this historic part of town encircling the Train Depot. When the first steam locomotive arrived in Hendersonville on July 4, 1879, crammed with tourists and visitors from the low country of South Carolina, it was the beginning of an exciting era of big-band music, dancing, numerous inns and hotels, much real estate trading, and huge agricultural growth. Money was made and lost, famous musicians and sports figures came calling, delicious food was enjoyed at every inn and boarding house … Hendersonville was in its hey-day from that moment until the financial crash of 1929. This neighborhood boasted many businesses run by Black and white owners. We’ll hear the details.
“Locals and visitors alike can celebrate and share the interesting history and architecture of Hendersonville,” Padgett said, “For example, learn how the rich natural resources here – the local clay for brick, the hand-hewn foundation rocks from local quarries, and, in fact, the heritage carried from the earlier Cherokee lifestyle – have contributed to our lives today.”
Padgett served on Hendersonville City Council for eight years, is a journalist and public relations consultant, was co-founder and former executive director of ECO, was associate editor at The Mother Earth News magazine, and conducts programs and guided tours in Paris, France, on the American Revolution. Her parents spent their honeymoon in the Skyland Hotel on Main Street. She grew up on a farm in Rutherford County, and has lived in a 100-year-old house in downtown Hendersonville for 40 years.
Hear stories about famous people, destructive fires, and more about this historic small-town gem in the mountains during Hendersonville Guided History Walks, June 11, 18, and 25 at 10 a.m.
Hear stories about Hendersonville’s Gilded Age with the coming of the railroad and well-to-do tourists. The Wheeler Hotel was one of the fancy inns located in the 7th Avenue/Historic Depot District. Hendersonville Guided History Walks are in June.
To make reservations or for more information, contact Padgett at 828-545-3179 or email maryjo@maryjopadgett.com. Visit www.maryjopadgett.com and click on Guided Walks for a complete 2021 schedule.

Question 3

Harvey's at The Henderson Announces New Dining Experience

Accepted Answer

Harvey’s @ The Henderson (https://www.thehendersonnc.com/harveys/) adapted to the Covid 19 pandemic by completely moving its dining room operation outside to its beautifully renovated covered wrap-around porch.
&#8220;Eating outside is less risky than eating inside, if everybody is six feet apart and the wait staff are all wearing masks. That keeps the risk as low as it can be,&#8221; said infectious disease expert Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of preventive medicine and infectious diseases at
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville.
According to Chef Michael Gilligan and Mixologist Jeanne Gilligan, owners of The Henderson
Inn and Harvey’s Restaurant, our tables are six feet apart, with our wait staff wearing masks and gloves. Our guest’s safety is our number one priority along with serving award winning chef-prepared fine dining and hand-crafted cocktails using the freshest ingredients, homemade mixers. premium liquors, and the proper ice to create fresh and flavorful libations to help you unwind and savor the experience.

For the fall and winter season, The Henderson has installed a series of fabric roll-up curtains to cover the porch area so as to provide a weather break for outdoor seating. The curtains are made with a revolutionary ‘Soltis 92 Solar Screening Mesh’ which is breathable so as to maintain the air flow but as the mesh holes are so small rain cannot permeate the fabric.
The dining area is now heated with a series of 46,000 BTU Aged Chestnut Gas Patio Heaters which give off radiant heat and project a warm glow during dinner hours. The porch at Harvey’s @ The Henderson is now open year-round with dinner service Thursday through Saturday from 5pm – 8pm and Sunday Brunch from 10am to 1pm.
The Gilligans shared that they scored a 99 out of 100 on their latest Health Inspection. Also by following all CDC requirements for quests staying at the Inn and dining at their restaurant, their top priority is the health and safety of their guests, staff, and community.
Harvey&#8217;s @ The Henderson
201 3rd Ave. W.
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(828) 696-2001
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Question 4

NEW: Garden Jubilee 2020 Nurseries & Orchard Tour

Accepted Answer

The 2020 Garden Jubilee has been reformatted to avoid totally cancelling the event by shifting the festival from Main Street to the individual nurseries and orchards for the safety of festival goers and vendors. The event has been extended to four days, Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25 of Memorial Day Weekend.
Henderson County offers a wealth of agritourism related business, which includes nurseries, farms and orchards. The self-guided Nurseries & Orchard Tour will introduce the public to a whole new experience, by having access to products that they may not have access to on Main Street, due to space constraints. By visiting these locations, people will have the opportunity to peruse their entire inventory, for a much broader selection of merchandise.
Local nurseries will be selling annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, vegetable plants, herbs, hanging baskets, planter boxes, garden accessories, flowers pots, garden soil and much more. Some of the products to be found at the orchards include cider, produce, baked goods, apple chips, jams, jellies, honey and apple butter. Several of the stops along the way, will feature crafters, selling such items as: pottery, soap, wind spinners, wreaths, aprons, jewelry, wind chimes, bells and sculptures.
For a list of participating locations (nurseries & orchards) and vendors (craft & food) visit, , https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/garden-jubilee Check back often for updates.
A brochure is being created with a map and listing the participating Henderson County nurseries and orchards. For more information call the Visitor Center at 828-693-9708.

Question 5

Henderson County, NC Restaurant Worker Relief Fund

Accepted Answer

To date, the Support Henderson County Restaurant Workers fund (https://www.gofundme.com/f/henderson-county-nc-restaurant-staff-support), organized by myself (Laura Huff) and managed along with Jason Reasoner, co-owner of Postero, and Lisa Hoffman, co-owner of Underground Baking Co., has sent Ingles grocery/gas cards to close to 90 furloughed Henderson County restaurant workers.
Hot Dog World Staff
At first, we were cautious, keeping the amount we put on most of the Ingles cards at a level that would allow us to help the most people possible.
Season&#8217;s at Highland Lake Staff
But because of GENEROUS DONATIONS, this campaign has raised more money than we thought possible, allowing us to raise the amount we send all vetted furloughed restaurant workers. Not only that, we went back and sent an additional card to those that received the lower amount, bringing everyone up to the same amount of support.
To a person, everyone who has received an Ingles card has been so appreciative of the help, we thought we&#8217;d share some messages of thanks we&#8217;ve gotten.
Umi Japanese Fine Dining
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This first message is from someone who got a second card:
&#8220;I am so grateful for your extension of an Ingles card for my family! I cannot thank you enough!! My husband and I both work on main Street in the food industry, and we have two children. We so appreciate your blessing!
I would like you to know that I received a second card in the mail today and I wanted to let you know that I am aware this may be an accident. I would like to return it if there was another need somewhere in our community. I saved the return address from where the initial card was sent. I can mail it back there, if it&#8217;s a good spot for you! I just don&#8217;t wish to be greedy during such a trying time. Thank you for your time! And most importantly, thank you for your kindness!!&#8221;
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Postero Staff
&#8220;Thank you so much for the gift card!! It&#8217;s a saving grace, and brought tears to my eyes. ♥️?&#8221;
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&#8220;Thank you so much for your gift cards..it’s very thoughtful of you and I’m sorry if I seemed short at all..I was so overwhelmed by what was going on and my jobs getting shut down.
I ended up getting a night job at Walmart and I got my stimulus check. Your gifts cards and everything has been a really big blessing!
Thank you again for showing such kindness to me and I hope you are doing well:)&#8221;
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&#8220;We all thank you all who put this together to help us out!&#8221;
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Shine Staff
&#8220;Wow. Thank you so much. I super appreciate it!
It truly is a huge struggle.&#8221;
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&#8220;Thank you so much for the Ingles gift cards for me and my family it helped out alot.&#8221;
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The French Broad, A BookBar & Kitchen Staff
We know you have lots of choices when it comes to helping during this terrible time, and so appreciate a donation in any amount you can make to this campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/henderson-county-nc-restaurant-staff-support
If you&#8217;re not able to donate at this time (or even if you are &#8211; thank you!), please share this post or the GoFundMe campaign link above.
Apply for an Ingles Grocery/Gas card by submitting this short form: https://hendersoncountyra.org/support-request/
Full Disclosure:

100% of donations (minus the 2.9% +.30 cents per donation GoFundMe fee) go to vetted by employer, furloughed Henderson County restaurant workers who apply.
To date, all but one applicant has received an Ingles Grocery/Gas card.

Thank you,
Laura Huff, Carolina Epicurean, LLC
Jason Reasoner, Postero
Lisa Hoffman, Underground Baking Co

Question 6

New Restaurant/Bar Opens on Main St. Hendersonville

Accepted Answer

Hendersonville welcomes it&#8217;s newest Restaurant & Bar tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 14th when Cask and Wine on Main opens at 536 N Main St. NOTE: name change from Cask and Vine to Cask and Wine on Main.
 
Taglined &#8211; &#8220;Casual Dining • Fine Spirits • Wine&#8221; &#8211; Cask & Vine will have a focus on excellent Bourbons, as well as other liquors and wine.
Expect &#8220;on the rocks&#8221; pours of 2oz, rather than the 1 1/2oz more commonly seen. Cocktails look to be priced between $10 and $13, with many at $11. Not sure what well drinks will run.
Food is intentionally portioned generously. &#8220;We expect most people will be leaving with boxes&#8221;, says Bivens.
As far as the menu, look for Pub Fare, Salads and &#8220;Plates&#8221; served with a salad and roll. Possibly Deviled Eggs, Brisket Chili, Hot Browns, a little Surf, and a little Turf.

Owner Steven Bivens will open the doors for lunch service at 11am. Planed hours are Monday &#8211; Saturday 11am to 9pm and Sunday Brunch, with a dedicated Brunch menu, from 11am to 3pm.
Soft jazz will be played as background music most of the time, but don&#8217;t be surprised if some other genres make an appearance.
When I stopped in today and talked with Steven, I noted a new tin ceiling, a new service bar build half way back in the space, and black tablecloths on plenty of tables. Walls have been painted black, which can sometimes be a problem, but I think this space will carry it off. Especially in the evenings when the lights are low.
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See you there!

Question 7

Matthew Register Announces First Cookbook -SOUTHERN SMOKE

Accepted Answer

Pitmaster and chef Matthew Register proudly announces his first cookbook – SOUTHERN SMOKE (Fair Winds Press / May 7, 2019 / $25.00), debuting May 7th, 2019. Find it on Amason here: https://www.amazon.com/Southern-Smoke-Traditions-Treasured-Reimagined/dp/0760364028
Matthew Register and his wife Jessica opened Southern Smoke BBQ in 2014 in Garland, North Carolina, carrying on a family tradition of smoking pork the old fashioned way – low and slow over an oak wood fire in their custom designed smoker, “Jezebel.” Since, Register has become equally well known for his seasonal, Southern sides, elaborate feasts offered through South Catering, his South Supper Series and Southern Smoke BBQ food truck.
For years, Register has been obsessed with the history of southern recipes. Armed with a massive collection of cookbooks from the 1900s and overflowing boxes of recipe cards from his grandmother, Register has cooked his way through these timeworn classics and made them his own, sharing them alongside his North Carolina pulled pork and Memphis style pork ribs at Southern Smoke BBQ. Locals and tourists alike flock to his restaurant in Garland, North Carolina (population 700) for these old Southern dishes and wood-smoked barbecue. Register’s first cookbook will share the barbecue, sides and deep-rooted Southern food traditions he celebrates every day at Southern Smoke BBQ, as well as the time-honored stories that accompany so many Southern dishes.
In “Southern Smoke,” Matthew explores the dishes and foodways from iconic barbecue regions – North Carolina, the Lowcountry, Memphis and the Delta – sharing anecdotes along the way about everything from Eastern versus Western based BBQ sauce to the origins of Marigold Tomatoes in the Delta and pitmaster tricks-of-the-trade. Southern breads find a home here as well, including everything from skillet cornbread and benne seed biscuits to chocolate chess pie and pecan-studded bread pudding.

Start off in North Carolina, the home of slow-smoked pork and tangy vinegar sauce. Other highlights include chicken quarters with church sauce, barbecue potatoes, collard chowder, and pork belly hash.
Travel the Lowcountry, where seafood meets barbecue. Go all out with frogmore stew, pickled shrimp, and fire-roasted oysters, or sample unique recipes like funeral grits, likker pudding, and James Island shrimp pie.
Then take a trip to Memphis and the Delta, a longtime barbecue hub known for dry-rubbed ribs. Other standouts might surprise you! Learn the secrets behind Delta tamales, Merigold tomatoes, okra fries with comeback sauce, and country style duck.

About the Author
Chef Matthew Register and his wife Jessica own Southern Smoke BBQ, which has been featured in Food & Wine magazine, on The Today Show, and was named one of the top 25 BBQ restaurants in the US by Men&#8217;s Journal. They also own South Catering and the Southern Smoke BBQ food truck. Matthew has always had a passion for fine food and the outdoors, and he prides himself on incorporating fresh, local ingredients. Raised in rural, Eastern North Carolina, he grew up in a community that formed inseparable bonds through deep-rooted traditions at the dinner table. These traditions are ones that he hopes to sustain, not just for his three young children, but for his community and those who dine with him, as well.
Follow Chef Matthew Register on Twitter @SouthernSmokeNC and on Instagram @SouthernSmokeBBQofNC and Southern Smoke BBQ of NC on Facebook. Visit www.SouthernSmokeBBQNC.com for updates!
SOUTHERN SMOKE
By Matthew Register
Publishing: May 7, 2019
$25.00 US · $33.00 CAN · 208 pages · Trade Paper Over Board
ISBN: 9780760364024
Fair Winds Press, an imprint of The Quarto Group
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Question 8

Guided History Walks on Hendersonville’s Main Street Continue in November

Accepted Answer

During November, History Walks on Main Street include stories about old-time Thanksgiving and Christmas events. Walks will be offered on Saturdays, November 3 and 10 at 10 a.m., and on Tuesdays, November 13 and 20 at 5:30 p.m. Participants will also learn about the history of the town and its interesting architectural designs &#8212; including stops at the Historic Courthouse, Skyland Hotel, City Hall, and other historic shops and structures along Main Street. Cost is $10 per person 10 years and older. Children under 10 are free with a paid adult. Space is limited. Reservations are suggested. Gather in the Police Dept. lobby of Hendersonville City Hall to begin the walk. City Hall is at the corner of Fifth Avenue East and King Street. Free parking is available at the Police Dept. entrance.
The cool-weather walks will be about 90 minutes and will be held rain or shine. Stroll with tour guide Mary Jo Padgett to answer such questions as &#8212; who donated the land where the new town would be built, what is the age of the oldest block of buildings, what was on the third floor (and in the basement) of the old City Hall, who was the town named for, bordellos, trolley lines, past eccentric holiday events, and more.
Groups of eight or more are invited to make arrangements for a convenient private tour anytime for Guided Walks on Main Street or in Oakdale Cemetery. A guided walk in Historic Oakdale Cemetery is scheduled on Sunday, November 4, at 2:15 p.m.
“Join me to celebrate and share the interesting history and architecture of downtown Hendersonville,” Padgett said. “From its location in “the wilderness” to a bustling town with Opera House, jockey lot, and turkey drop, you’ll be surprised at what has happened. I believe that knowing our history enriches our lives.”
Padgett served on Hendersonville City Council for eight years, is a journalist and public relations consultant, co-founder and former executive director of ECO, was associate editor at The Mother Earth News magazine, and conducts programs and guided tours in Paris, France, on the American Revolution. Her parents spent their honeymoon in the Skyland Hotel on Main Street. She grew up on a farm in Rutherford County, and has lived in a 100-year-old house in downtown Hendersonville for 37 years.
To make reservations or for more information, phone Padgett at 828-545-3179 or email maryjo@maryjopadgett.com. Visit www.maryjopadgett.com and click on Guided Walks for a complete schedule.
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Question 9

Harvey's at The Henderson Inn

Accepted Answer

Hendersonville &#8211; Guest post by Martha Smith. Two friends and I went to Harvey&#8217;s at The Henderson Inn for an early supper before going to Flat Rock Playhouse. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5 &#8211; 9pm, Harvey&#8217;s has a small plate menu that is also meant to be shared with friends. Having been to Brunch on Sunday we thought it would be fun to do dinner.
The special for the evening was an Asparagus Soup which two of us ordered. It was delicious.
Asparagus Soup
Other items ordered were Harvey&#8217;s Salad wrapped in cucumber with a fried banana leaf to finish it off ($6).
Harvey&#8217;s Salad wrapped in cucumber with a fried banana leaf
Next was Ahi Tuna Tataki ($8),
Ahi Tuna Tataki
and Wild Mushroom and Truffle Empanadas with cauliflower sauce ($10).
Wild Mushroom and Truffle Empanadas with cauliflower sauce
Two of us couldn&#8217;t wait to order the Creme Brulee for dessert. Yum!! All were delicious.
It would be fun to have a group and each person order different things. Plates are brought out as they are prepared and not all at one time.
Going at 5pm allowed us plenty of time to get to the playhouse on time.
Harvey&#8217;s at The Henderson Inn (https://thehendersonnc.com/harveys/)
201 3rd Ave W
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Phone: (828) 696-2001

Question 10

Henderson County Career Academy ProStart teacher named 2018 Educator of Excellence

Accepted Answer

Hendersonville &#8211; The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association&#8217;s philanthropic arm, the North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation (NC HEF), recently awarded Christine Mukosiej of Henderson County Career Academy in Flat Rock, North Carolina, with its 2018 Educator of Excellence award. The award is presented annually to an educator who has made significant contributions toward advancing the future of the hospitality industry through culinary instruction.
Under Mukosiej’s leadership, the school’s former cooking courses transitioned to follow the ProStart curriculum, opening pathways for students to pursue careers in hospitality. ProStart is a national two-year high school program that develops future restaurant industry leaders.
2018 Educator of Excellence award recipient Christine Mukosiej (middle) is congratulated by Lynn Minges (right), president and CEO of NCRLA and NC HEF, and NC HEF’s Mandy Hines (left)
“Christine has opened the eyes of her students to future opportunities by offering field trips, guest chef visits in the classroom and upscale catering jobs for her students to participate in,” said Lynn Minges, president and CEO of NCRLA and NC HEF. “She is the utmost example of excellence in the classroom and will go above and beyond to serve her students through acting as a resource both in education and in life. We are proud to honor her with this award.”
From culinary techniques to management skills, ProStart’s industry-driven curriculum provides real-world educational opportunities and builds practical skills and a foundation that will last a lifetime. By bringing industry and classroom together, ProStart gives students a platform to discover new interests and talents and opens doors for fulfilling hospitality-oriented careers.
“Henderson County Career Academy’s mission is to provide a quality educational experience to students that have not found success in a traditional classroom setting,” said Mukosiej. “ProStart’s curriculum, overseen by the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association’s foundation, has helped me provide my students with a unique set of skills and opportunities to advance their future that they would unlikely find somewhere else.”
Mukosiej was recognized at the 2018 North Carolina ProStart Invitational (NCPI) presented by Golden Corral, a high-stakes culinary arts and restaurant management competition organized by NC HEF. Her team placed first in the state in the culinary category at NCPI and represented North Carolina at the National ProStart Invitational, April 27-29, in Providence, Rhode Island.
Mukosiej will join other top ProStart educators in Chicago, Illinois, for the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s (NRAEF) ProStart Educator Excellence Awards, May 17.
About NCRLA
Established in 1947, the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA) works to advance and protect North Carolina’s $23.5 billion restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry. The association provides access to the resources and support restaurant and lodging professionals need to lead thriving businesses, while serving as conscientious, contributing members of an unparalleled industry. To learn more information about NCRLA or its membership opportunities and cost-saving benefits, please visit www.ncrla.org.
About NC HEF
The North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation (NC HEF) is the philanthropic foundation of the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, helping to enhance the hospitality industry’s service to the public through education, community engagement and promotion of career opportunities. NC HEF works to attract, develop and retain a career-oriented professional workforce for the hospitality industry. For more information, please visit https://www.ncrla.org/foundation/.
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Question 11

When a rectangle becomes a heart: Appalachian Coffee Company

Accepted Answer

Hendersonville/Laurel Park &#8211;  Laurel Park has a hit on its hands with Appalachian Coffee Company (https://www.appalachiancoffeecompany.com/)! It&#8217;s in an unassuming roadside building that&#8217;s been renovated into a wonderful space you&#8217;re going to love!

After completing carefully thought out renovations to the building at 1628 5th Ave. West, including an awesome deck out back, they celebrated their Grand Opening about 2 1/2 weeks ago, on March 17th and 18th.
The location is especially nice for a couple reasons: they have plenty of free parking in their lot, and they&#8217;re next door to Laurel Green Park.
The parking lot is self-explanatory, but let me tell you about the sweet park. It&#8217;s at the intersection of 5th Ave W and White Pine Drive. The park has paved walking trails perfect for toddlers on foot or wheels, Little Laurel Green Playground &#8211; including a playhouse, a gazebo, shaded park benches, a creek and pond with ducks. The park is open sunrise to sunset and is pet-friendly, as long as they&#8217;re leashed.
There are no bathrooms in the park, but you&#8217;re welcome to use Town Hall facilities across White Pine Dr. Monday &#8211; Friday, 9 am &#8211; 5 pm. If a police officer is in the office after hours or on weekends, the restrooms may also be available.
So what&#8217;s the big deal about Appalachian Coffee Company being next to a park? Moms and dads that hang out at parks with their kids know. Go-cups keep you sharp at the park.

Later, when the kids get a little hangry (&#8220;bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger&#8221;), you pop back over to Appalachian for a sandwich, salad, juice, or maybe a smoothie. They also have sweet treats like cookies for the deserving.
The coffee&#8217;s great. No question. They passed my latte test with flying colors.

Interior decor and finishes are awesome! There are plenty of tables for small and large parties. To the right just inside the front door is lux leather sofa/chair seating. The place is just so inviting, you&#8217;ll want to hang out every chance you get.

I&#8217;ve talked to a few people who&#8217;ve tried different sandwiches here and loved them. But Avocado Toast ($5.65) is one of my faves, so had to check it out. It&#8217;s described on the menu as &#8220;rustic sourdough toast, avocado, hard boiled egg, sprinkle of salt, pepper, and paprika.&#8221;
This was the strangest take on Avocado Toast I&#8217;ve had to date. It made for a beautiful presentation, but the egg mixture had a fluffy, &#8220;fuzzy&#8221; mouthfeel and was pretty tasteless, even though it was mixed with shredded cheese. Perhaps it needs more than a sprinkle of salt?
After speculating with my table-mate on how in the world they got that texture, I asked. Shredding the hard boiled eggs was the answer. The bread/toast was great. The avocado was fine. Try it if you think it&#8217;ll work for you.

Besides great coffee and sandwiches, a few things set them apart from many other coffee shops. They have a &#8220;extensive and exceptionally curated beer and wine retail market&#8221;, a good-sized event space in back (still being finished up), and great outdoor seating on their deck.

Epicurean Notes:

Free Wi-Fi is available
Appalachian currently has three locations:

Laurel Park
Hendersonville &#8211; Includes a drive through at 1314 Asheville Highway
Brevard &#8211; on the Brevard College campus in the old Brevard College boiler house, which was rechristened as &#8220;Bill&#8217;s Boiler House&#8221; in 2014.

Appalachian Coffee Company (https://www.appalachiancoffeecompany.com/)
1628 5th Ave West
Hendersonville, NC 28739

Question 12

Sunday Brunch at 1898 Waverly Inn: "puts you in a good temper"

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Hendersonville &#8211; Only three years before the 1898 Waverly Inn  (https://www.waverlyinn.com ) was built in Hendersonville, the word &#8220;Brunch&#8220;, a portmanteau, was coined in Britain to sugest a new Sunday meal for &#8220;Saturday-night carousers&#8221; in the writer Guy Beringer&#8217;s Punch magazine article &#8220;Brunch: A Plea&#8221;.

&#8220;Brunch is cheerful, sociable and inciting. It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper, it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings, it sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week.&#8221; ~ Guy Beringer
Brunch happens at 1898 Waverly Inn every Sunday, and is indeed &#8220;cheerful and sociable&#8221;. Not so sure about &#8220;inciting&#8221;.
My sisters, son, husband, and I went for the $20 pix prixe Easter Sunday Brunch this past weekend. Drinks were not included in the price, but four very reasonably priced ($5 and $6) mimosas were on the menu: Orange, Cranberry, Creamsicle, and Caramel Apple. I had two. Don&#8217;t judge.
First up were THE most delicious Hot Cross Buns I&#8217;ve ever had. That seems a pretty strong statement, but it&#8217;s true. Not only were the buns delicious, the &#8220;honey butter&#8221; was more of a super light citrus (orange and lemon) oh so delicious frosting. It melted just enough to moisten the bun, but not fall off to the side.

My son really enjoyed the Spring Mix Salad with Grapes and Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese. I didn&#8217;t take a taste, but according to him, everything was fresh and the balsamic dressing was very good.

Apparently it was too hard for my sisters to choose between the Soup and Salad options. They both ordered the Cream of Asparagus Soup (as did hubs and myself), AND a salad to go, intending to have it later with dinner at home.
Everything on the menu was house-made, including the balsamic dressing, soup from scratch, and dessert. Hats off to Chef Lily!
Oh, that soup! The mouthfeel was thick and luscious and bursting with flavor.

Co-owner Mike Burnette and wife Tracey were both on hand, helping with service. But, in addition, Mike had smoked the Honey Glazed Smoked Easter Ham himself. It was served with a cold Potato Green Bean Salad.
Know that I&#8217;d sign up for Mike&#8217;s honey glazed smoked ham any time! Every bite of this sweet, smoked ham was very good. Although we liked the potato, bean, and egg salad, the general consensus at our table was that we would have preferred a warm side.

Chef Lily&#8217;s Coconut Cream Pie was such a perfect finish! Light, refreshing, and just sweet enough. The jelly beans were cute, but I took a pass this time.

Mike also smokes pork for their BBQ dinners and events. Looks like they have live music by Nitrograss on the front lawn scheduled for April 12th. BBQ and refreshments will be for sale. They&#8217;re good about posting events on their Facebook Events page.
If you go, there&#8217;s a shared parking lot between 1898 Waverly Inn and The Charleston Inn. Enter from one-way N. Main St, just before it merges with N. King St.
1898 Waverly Inn (https://www.waverlyinn.com/)
783 N Main St
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: (828) 693-9193

Question 13

Henderson County Career Academy and North Buncombe High  Advance to 2018 National ProStart Invitational

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Raleigh &#8211; First-place winners in culinary and management divisions win more than $500,000 in scholarships in annual competition
The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA), the voice of North Carolina’s $23 billion restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry, today announced that Henderson County Career Academy and North Buncombe High School secured first place finishes in the 2018 North Carolina ProStart Invitational (NCPI) presented by Golden Corral. NCPI is a high-stakes culinary arts and restaurant management competition organized by the association’s philanthropic arm, the North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation.
The 2018 NCPI took place Feb. 26-27, at Johnson & Wales University &#8211; Charlotte. High school students from across North Carolina put their skills to the test in front of industry leaders, family and friends with the hopes to earn more than $1 million in scholarships—awarded to first, second and third place teams—to top culinary schools across the country. More than 100 ProStart students, made up of 18 teams from across the state, demonstrated their mastery of skills in the fast-paced, high level competition.
The following teams placed in the top five for the management and culinary divisions of the competition:
2018 NCPI Culinary Winners
First place: Henderson County Career Academy, Flat Rock, NC

Second place: Smithfield Selma High School, Smithfield, NC
Third place: Cary High School, Cary, NC
Fourth place: Southwestern Randolph High School, Asheboro, NC
Fifth place: Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School, Raleigh, NC
2018 NCPI Management Winners
First place: North Buncombe High School, Weaverville, NC
Second place: Sanderson High School, Raleigh, NC
Third place: West Rowan High School, Mount Ulla, NC
Fourth place: Western Harnett High School, Lillington, NC
Fifth place: Davie High School, Mocksville, NC
Both Henderson County Career Academy and North Buncombe High advance to the prestigious National ProStart Invitational in Providence, Rhode Island, April 27-29. The two teams will attend a preparation boot camp March 14, at Wake Tech Community College in Raleigh.
“North Carolina’s hospitality industry is thriving, and demand for talent to meet job growth is at an all-time high. We are proud to be a part of a program that continues to prepare the industry’s future leaders for a fulfilling career in the restaurant and hospitality industry,” said Lynn Minges, president and CEO of NCRLA and NC HEF. “These students have demonstrated amazing competencies during the annual North Carolina ProStart competition. There is no doubt that they will make us proud as they advance to the National ProStart Invitational in Providence, Rhode Island, this April.”
The culinary competition highlights each team’s creative abilities through the preparation of a three-course meal in 60 minutes, using only two butane burners, and without access to running water or electricity. The culinary teams are evaluated on taste, skill, teamwork, safety and sanitation.
The management competition requires teams to develop a proposal for the next promising restaurant concept and present it to the panel of industry judges. Students must communicate their entrepreneurial ideas clearly and use their problem-solving skills to solve challenges faced by managers daily.
The ProStart program is utilized in more than 1,700 high schools in 50 states, Guam and on U.S. military bases and reaches nearly 120,000 secondary students annually. Many post-secondary schools in the nation recognize ProStart’s Certificate of Achievement, which is awarded to students who complete both levels of the program and at least 400 hours of work experience, and reward them with scholarships and credits.
To learn more about the North Carolina ProStart program, click here.
About NCRLA
Established in 1947, the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA) works to advance and protect North Carolina’s $23 billion restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry. The association provides access to the resources and support restaurant and lodging professionals need to lead thriving businesses, while serving as conscientious, contributing members of an unparalleled industry. To learn more information about NCRLA or its membership opportunities and cost-saving benefits, please visit www.ncrla.org.
About NC HEF
The North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation (NC HEF) is the philanthropic foundation of the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, helping to enhance the hospitality industry’s service to the public through education, community engagement and promotion of career opportunities. NC HEF works to attract, develop and retain a career-oriented professional workforce for the hospitality industry. For more information, please visit https://www.ncrla.org/foundation/.
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Question 14

A peek inside the 5 year Hendersonville restaurant project

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It happened. It happened today, Thursday September 21, 2017.
This was the day I was invited to tour possibly the most anticipated new Hendersonville restaurant &#8211; ever. It&#8217;s been in the works for five years. FIVE years.
Owners Bobby and Layla Rogers were incredibly welcoming as they walked me through the building, top (roof bar) to bottom (lower level event space).
Did I ask THE question? Yes I did! &#8220;Why has it taken you so long to get this place open?&#8221;

You&#8217;ll agree the answer makes complete sense when you read the interview I&#8217;ll be publishing soon.
What I wasn&#8217;t able to get out of the Rogers was what they plan to name the place. If you&#8217;ve followed along over the years, you know they&#8217;ve said the name has 5 letters. Friends and I have our top three guesses: D&#8217;layd, Later, and Fīn-l-y (that&#8217;s a long &#8220;i&#8221;).

It shouldn&#8217;t be too long before they&#8217;re open for business. All that&#8217;s missing are a few pieces of kitchen equipment, finalizing some paperwork, and getting that which anyone who has ever built a business or home has waited for, the CO (Certificate of Occupancy).
As soon as they open for business, you must go in for a drink, meal, or both, and take a good look around. I can say with some confidence you&#8217;ll be as impressed as I am with the attention to detail, incorporation of advanced technology, and quality of design & construction.
There are so many things that impressed me, I&#8217;m just going to mention a few here:

Know that most interior cabinetry, booth seating, tables, and other wooden structures were built by the Rogers using the building&#8217;s original floor joists. Some were milled into boards of various sizes.
The building is being held up by those who know as a fine example of how to restore a historic building the right way.
Watch the action in a big, beautiful, open kitchen as you dine. It&#8217;s going to be a good show!
When it&#8217;s open, definitely check out the rooftop bar. It&#8217;ll be THE place to be in nice weather.
They&#8217;re not easy to spot if you don&#8217;t know what you&#8217;re looking for, but find the black circular wall-mounted magnetic &#8220;docks&#8221; for tablets around the restaurant. When a tablet is on the dock, it&#8217;s charging as it&#8217;s being used.
Don&#8217;t like handling the restroom door handle on your way out? Use the foot pad to pull it open before stepping out.

What about the menu? Expect a mix of multiple cuisines with a healthy dose of American &#8211; classic and nouveau, with approachable prices.

Question 15

Henderson Co launches pilot food waste collection

Accepted Answer

Hendersonville &#8211; Henderson County&#8217;s &#8220;Convenience Center&#8221; will launche a pilot food waste collection program on September 14th.
They&#8217;ll have two dedicated 64 Gallon carts available.
Permitted Items: &#8220;breads and pastas, coffee/tea grounds, paper filters/tea bags, cooked meat, fish, poultry, bones (cooked only), herbs and greens, eggshells and dairy, grains and cereals, fruits and vegetables, leftovers and scraps, rice and beans, compostable containers, cut flowers and stems, paper towels and napkins, soiled pizza boxes and paper bags.&#8221;
NOT Permitted in food waste carts: &#8220;aluminum foil, cans, ash or coal, bathroom products & baby wipes, chewing gum, glass, household trash, liquid cooking oil, pet waste, fur, hair, plastic containers, bags, film, raw meat, recyclables, steel cans, straws, plastic silverware, plates, textiles, tobacco products, yard waste and leaves.&#8221;
Three backyard compost worshops taught by Asheville Greenworks will take place this fall on Sept 23, October 14, and October 17. A DIY kit costs $15.
Registration information can be found online at www.hcrecycles.org. For more information call (828) 697-4505 or (828) 694-6524.
via Hendersonville Lightening

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