Well, I just went to my new doctor for my yearly check-up. Thankfully there was no bend over and cough and to my great surprise as he took care of the medical things, we talked MOTORCYCLES. Yeah, that’s right, my doctor rides. Not only does he ride, he is a card-carrying member of the Iron Butt Association. After the examination, he took me into his office to show me photos of … [Read more...] about Going the distance: Dr. Jay Grosse sees riding as the best medicine
Sanctuary Brewing
We arrived at Sanctuary Brewing Company in groups of two on warm Saturday afternoon. Not exactly Noah’s Arc; two Harleys, two sport bikes, and two by car- but when the puppies showed up in pairs, we noted the resemblance. The Brewery was hosting an adoption day for Blue Ridge Humane Society. The dogs and volunteers were enthusiastically greeted by the lively assemblage of … [Read more...] about Sanctuary Brewing
Up river from Dillsboro: Touring along the Tuckasegee
It's a quiet Sunday morning as I roll through downtown Dillsboro, N.C. I've come to take in the sights of this historic railroad town on the banks of the Tuckasegee River before following that ancient waterway upstream to a series of mountain lakes. On a side street across from the iconic balconies of the Jarrett House, I pause for some people watching and to plot my route. … [Read more...] about Up river from Dillsboro: Touring along the Tuckasegee
Provisions – Restaurant Review of Strada Italiano
Benvenuto. The Italian word for welcome. As a restaurant refugee, I recognize the three integral components of a successful restaurant; great food, service and atmosphere. Owner and Chef Anthony Cerrato pulls off a hat-trick achieving excellence in all three. He greeted us like long lost family. I noticed we weren’t the only group to be so well received, he hugged the majority … [Read more...] about Provisions – Restaurant Review of Strada Italiano
