Sitting at a table in the dining room of the Rivers & Rails Tavern in Dillsboro, North Carolina, Craig Szymanski looks out the window and watches a family wander down the row of shops on Front Street in the small, bucolic community. With the late afternoon sunshine falling behind the ancient Blue Ridge Mountains, the hungry group notices the lights of the popular tavern. … [Read more...] about Coast to Coast and Carolina, too: Chef brings culinary flare to Jackson County, North Carolina
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Star City of the South: Roanoke, Virginia
Surrounded by the ancient peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains and buffering the hustle of Interstate 81, Roanoke, Virginia (pop: 100,011) is a cultural and outdoor gem in Southern Appalachia. Once a large-scale railroad hub, the city itself remains an economic beacon for much of the bucolic, rural landscape in Southwestern Virginia. Nowadays, the metro-area has transformed into … [Read more...] about Star City of the South: Roanoke, Virginia
Elkin’s Angry Troll Brewing: A must-stop for riders and foodies alike
If the intriguing name doesn’t convince riders to stop into Angry Troll Brewing in Elkin, North Carolina, the tasty food and beverages surely will. Nestled at the eastern end of Main Street, the cozy brew pub makes the perfect destination for those “ride to eat” motorcycle outings. Behind doors emblazoned with a grimacing troll logo await a wood-paneled, exposed beam bar and … [Read more...] about Elkin’s Angry Troll Brewing: A must-stop for riders and foodies alike
Salt Face Mule Brewing: Welcoming the 2024 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
Each week, master brewer Ray Dobens climbs on his KTM 890 Adventure R and heads to work at Salt Face Brewing where he creates some 14 delicious varieties of craft beer. Located on U.S. 19 just north of Asheville, North Carolina, Salt Face Brewing opened last year in a former amusement center. They derived their name from the old Appalachian saying, “thirstier than a … [Read more...] about Salt Face Mule Brewing: Welcoming the 2024 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
Dealership destination: Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson offers food, music, rides, and, of course, motorcycles
Nestled amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Smoky Mountains and surrounded by some of the best motorcycle roads in the region, Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson in Maryville, Tennessee, can be a great destination if you’re shopping for a new bike, a delicious lunch or ready to rock out to live music. Tonya Brown, marketing manager at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson, said this … [Read more...] about Dealership destination: Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson offers food, music, rides, and, of course, motorcycles
