Food + Beverage

Aiken’s Dining Duo Elevates Flavor

Neon Fig and Electric Eats Redefine Downtown with Inventive Cuisine, Cocktails and Unforgettable Ambiance Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Rebecca Judy Neon Fig is the kind of restaurant that makes you feel like you’ve discovered downtown Aiken’s best kept secret, even though half the town has been raving about it for years. Opened in 2022 by co-owners Cecelia Roust and Marvin Sterling III, the eatery quickly became synonymous with elevated brunch served nearly every day of the week...

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Taste of Aiken

A Collection of Recipes from Local Kitchens that bring Aiken’s Dining Scene to Life Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Rebecca Judy & Moose Nicholson Winter Vegetable Stew with Farro from Whiskey Alley Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small fennel bulb, diced 1 small sweet potato or rutabaga, peeled and cubed 1 cup farro, rinsed tomato...

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Historic Charm Meets Elegant Dining

A Memorable Evening at The Green Boundary Club Where History and Hospitality Shine Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Rebecca Judy On a beautiful fall evening, we had the pleasure of joining several of our advertising partners for dinner at The Green Boundary Club in Aiken, SC, and it was an experience that will not soon be forgotten. The Green Boundary Club, with its rich history dating back to 1956, has long been a hallmark of Aiken society. Originally established as a gathering place...

Travel

Beech Mountain, Beyond the Slopes

A High-Country Escape Where Summer Trails, Live Music and Hearty Meals Prove This Ski Town Is Made for Every Season Article by Gayle Bryan | Photography by Gayle Bryan, Sam Dean and Todd Bush I’ll admit, when I penciled in a “summer weekend in Beech Mountain, NC,” I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect — other than a break from the August heat. Snow? Yeti sightings? A rogue ski patrol still making rounds in July? Instead, after a breezy four-hour drive, we were greeted by a spectacular...