Q: Charleston's Haunted Pub Crawl kicks off Oct 1st

The Original Pub and Brewery Tours of Charleston’s 10th Annual Haunted Pub Crawl to Kick Off Next Saturday, October 1 WHO: The Original Pub and Brewery Tours of Charleston WHEN: Every day at 1pm, 4pm, & 7pm from Saturday, October 1 to Monday, October 31 WHERE: Tours depart from Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub located at 160 Church Street WHAT: Want to explore the haunted history of Charleston, meet some people, and have some fun in the Holy City’s local craft beer scene? Join The Original Pub and Brewery Tours of Charleston for the month of October for their 10th Annual Haunted Pub Crawl!! Adults 21+ can enjoy spooky tales from local guides and a taste of Charleston nightlife while sampling fresh Lowcountry beer! We know what to do, where to go, what’s happening in the city every night, and how to have a good time. Take the Haunted Pub Crawl, a walking, bar-hopping, guided adventure into the city’s soul—its drinking establishments and deepest, darkest unknown secrets! Appetizers are included, and all will enjoy good beer and ghost stories. This 2.5-hour crawl stops at 3-5 pubs. For more information or to book your pub crawl, please visit PubTourCharleston.com.

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.

Question 1

Roaring 20's F. Scott Fitzgerald Weekend w/Gin & Jazz at Omni Grove Park Inn

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Celebrate of F. Scott Fitzgerald during his birthday month at The Omni Grove Park Inn&#8217;s roaring 20s themed F. Scott Fitzgerald weekend in September!
The Gatsby-era themed event, Gin + Jazz Social will feature small plates paired with gin cocktails made in partnership with Chemist Spirits, party games, and live music from Firecracker Jazz Band, with 1920’s attire fully encouraged!

For guests looking to stay the weekend they can book the F. Scott Fitzgerald Weekend Package. The package is available to book from September 20 &#8211; September 26 and includes the following:

Brunch on Sunday, September 24th (GIN & JAZZ MENU)
Parking for one vehicle per night
One ticket per registered adult to the Gin & Jazz Social, ages 21+ only
Guided tours of Fitzgerald&#8217;s guest rooms
One themed keepsake bundle

Additionally, F. Scott Fitzgerald tours will be available with the resort’s resident F. Scott Fitzgerald expert, Dr. Railsback.
Dr. Railsback’s F. Scott Fitzgerald Fun Facts

F. Scott Fitzgerald, already familiar with the Asheville area, stayed at the Grove Park Inn in the summer of 1935; as his finances allowed, he returned to the Inn in the summer and into the fall of 1936.
He came to the Grove Park Inn to escape his troubles in Baltimore, where his TB was resurging, his alcoholism was taking over, he was indebted to his agent and publisher, where his wife, Zelda, was institutionalized, and where he was quarreling with his teenage daughter, Scottie.
He also came to the Grove Park Inn to find some peace and the discipline needed to write; the Inn was his kind of place, an elegant locale that invited the wealthy set that Fitzgerald tended to write about. He was looking for inspiration, if not a little drama.
Fitzgerald’s plans for discipline did not work at the Grove Park; he thought he could wean himself off gin by drinking beer instead—the plan backfired, and Scott simply drank more beer than gin anyway.
He chose rooms 441 and 443 so he could watch and eavesdrop on people arriving at the Inn. He tended to dine in his room, eating very little and relying on a steady diet of Coca-Cola, chocolate bars, cigarettes, beer, and gin. He often greeted visitors while wearing his bathrobe.
In 1936, while at the Inn, he went for a high dive and broke his shoulder. The staff at the Grove Park rigged up a special desk so he could work more easily with a cast, but he produced very little work (instead writing many letters). He completed one short story while in his rooms, “Thumbs Up,” a tale from the Civil War that was not one of his best efforts.
In 1936, he had Zelda brought to the Highland Hospital for treatment; the two rarely dined together at the Grove Park. She tended to make him nervous, and when he was nervous, he drank. And when he drank, he upset her. They acknowledged in letters that they had a great love affair, while at the same time they were terrible for each other.
At the low point of Scott’s stay at the Grove Park, he fell in the bathroom down the hall, unable to get up due to his shoulder cast. From this event he developed what he called a mild form of arthritis so that he was largely immobilized for five weeks.
When he left the Grove Park Inn in 1936, his situation was so bad (among other things, his books were not selling), that he might have been forgotten altogether.
Suffering his first heart attack in November 1940, he knew completing the book was a race against time. He lost, however, and died of a heart attack in Sheilah’s apartment on December 21, 1940, at the age of 44.
The uncompleted novel, The Last Tycoon, was published posthumously and the work was well-received—it was the beginning of his turnaround. Scribner’s began reissuing his works and by the 1950s Fitzgerald became an industry among high school teachers, critics, and college professors.

Question 2

Savor Charlotte, NC in Greenville, SC - Nov 10th

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An Epicurean Adventure: ‘Savor Charlotte’ Comes to Greenville, SC on Nov 10th
A creative haven for foodies in the Southeast, the Queen City encourages zealous pursuit of new flavors in Southern cooking and beyond. In celebration of Charlotte’s ever-evolving food and beverage landscape, eight of the city’s most buzzed-about chefs and mixologists will come together for a one-night-only culinary experience in Greenville, South Carolina on November 10, 2022.
In partnership with euphoria Greenville food festival and The Local Palate, the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) is bringing the Savor Charlotte event to four local Greenville restaurants: CAMP, Jianna, The Lazy Goat and Oak Hill Café & Farm. The exclusively curated menus will showcase why Charlotte is a must-visit destination for foodies and cocktail enthusiasts alike.
“Charlotte&#8217;s culinary community represents an incredibly diverse and dynamic group of passionate individuals,” said Tom Murray, Chief Executive Officer at the CRVA. “In Charlotte, food service makes up more than 70% of all leisure & hospitality jobs and 25% of visitor spending is attributed to food & beverage. We are excited to showcase the talented chefs and mixologists bringing Charlotte’s unique flavors to Greenville, giving us a platform to inspire a trip to the Queen City and experience our culinary community firsthand.”
The pairing of four of Greenville’s top restaurants with Charlotte chefs and mixologists offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for diners to get a taste of the culinary artistry of both destinations through a unique epicurean experience.
The chef, mixologist and restaurant collaborations include:
CAMP – Chef Alex Verica of PARA and mixologist Justin Hazelton of Leah & Louise
Jianna – Chef Bruce Moffett of Moffett Restaurant Group and mixologist Russ Johnson of The Public House
The Lazy Goat – Chef Shai Fargian of YAFO Kitchen and mixologist Colleen Hughes of Supperland
Oak Hill Café & Farm – Chef Christa Csoka of The Artisan’s Palate and mixologist Yoshi Mejia of Super Yosh Cocktails
The ‘Savor Charlotte’ Greenville adventure is easy to experience. Those interested in a taste of Charlotte can reserve a table directly at one of the four participating restaurants. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged, as space is limited.
As part of the exclusive event in Greenville, restaurant patrons who dine at one of the four restaurants on November 10, 2022 will have the opportunity to enter for the chance to win a Charlotte Westin hotel stay and a pair of Charlotte Brew Badge passes.
Charlotte is a city of culinary opportunity with many young, innovative chefs graduating from local culinary school Johnson & Wales University. From James Beard Award nominees and creative mixologists to well-established restauranters and international chefs, the city’s success in food & beverage is a testament to the creativity and passion of all who make up the collaborative community.
For more information about the participating chefs and mixologists, and to make reservations for November 10, 2022, click here.
About the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) works to deliver experiences that uniquely enrich the lives of our visitors and residents. Through leadership in destination development, marketing and venue management expertise, the CRVA leads efforts to maximize the region’s economic potential through visitor spending, creating jobs and opportunities for the community. Brands supported by the CRVA include the Charlotte Convention Center, Spectrum Center, Bojangles’ Entertainment Complex, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte Regional Film Commission and Visit Charlotte in conjunction with the region’s destination marketing brand. For more information, visit charlottesgotalot.com.

Question 3

Old World vs New World Wine Tasting at Season's

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Old World vs. New World Wine Tasting
Wednesday, September 28 &#8211; 3:30pm &#8211; 5:00pm
Join the folks at Season&#8217;s at Highland Lake for a special event with sommelier Tom Leiner from Grapevine Distributors. Tom has curated a handful of very distinct wines and will be talking about the main differences between old world and new world Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Blend.
The event will be accompanied by a selection of cheeses, breads, fruits, and other accoutrements to excite the palate and to see how they pair with the different wines.
This is a reservation-only event. $60 per person. Please call us at 828.696.9094 to make your reservation.
Wine Tasting Menu
Sauvignon Blanc
2020 David Sautereau Sancerre, Loire, Fr
vs
2021 Patricia Green Cellars, WV, OR
Chardonnay
2020 Dom Perreau Pouilly Loche, Burgundy, FR
vs
2019 Schug, Carneros, CA
Pinot Noir
2018 Jos. Drouhin Gervey Chambertin, Burgundy, FR
vs
2019 Merry Edwards RR, CA
Cabernet Blend
2018 Ch. Plince, Pomerol, FR
vs
2017 Elhers Portrait, Napa, CA

Question 4

Charleston's Haunted Pub Crawl kicks off Oct 1st

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The Original Pub and Brewery Tours of Charleston&#8217;s 10th Annual Haunted Pub Crawl to Kick Off Next Saturday, October 1
WHO: The Original Pub and Brewery Tours of Charleston
WHEN: Every day at 1pm, 4pm, & 7pm from Saturday, October 1 to Monday, October 31
WHERE: Tours depart from Tommy Condon&#8217;s Irish Pub located at 160 Church Street
WHAT: Want to explore the haunted history of Charleston, meet some people, and have some fun in the Holy City&#8217;s local craft beer scene? Join The Original Pub and Brewery Tours of Charleston for the month of October for their 10th Annual Haunted Pub Crawl!! Adults 21+ can enjoy spooky tales from local guides and a taste of Charleston nightlife while sampling fresh Lowcountry beer! We know what to do, where to go, what&#8217;s happening in the city every night, and how to have a good time. Take the Haunted Pub Crawl, a walking, bar-hopping, guided adventure into the city&#8217;s soul—its drinking establishments and deepest, darkest unknown secrets! Appetizers are included, and all will enjoy good beer and ghost stories. This 2.5-hour crawl stops at 3-5 pubs. For more information or to book your pub crawl, please visit PubTourCharleston.com.

Question 5

Collaborative Pop-Up Dinner: Good Hot Fish and Jettie Rae’s

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Whether you’re a Bravo watcher, an Asheville foodie (or both), chances are you’ve heard about chef Ashleigh Shanti. The former chef de cuisine of Benne on Eagle is fresh off her Top Chef run and set to open Good Hot Fish (Instagram), a casual fish house celebrating Black Appalachian, Southern and soul food, later this year in Asheville.
Shanti is joining forces with Chef Will Cisa and the team at Jettie Rae’s Oyster House on Thursday, September 22nd for a collaborative pop-up dinner. The chefs have developed a six-course tasting menu with carefully selected wine pairings, featuring dishes like Caviar and Catfish with Sunburst Farms trout caviar and Deviled Bronzino with fresh lump blue crab. Reservations for this ticketed event and the full menu are now available HERE.

Question 6

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.

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