Professional Services

Dig in!

Explore plants and more at The Man Cave Market Article by Wendy Sack | Photography by The Man Cave Market Pretty much everyone in Vinemont knows twin brothers Chris and Pat Thompson, the former having spent time on the town council, and the pair having opened the wildly popular Man Cave Market in 2020. The brothers were wholesale plant distributors for more than 20 years before they opened the plant nursery/shop/hang-out spot in April of that year. Believe it or not, it was the Thompsons’...

Arts + Culture

Historic preservation with a twist

Southern Ghost Girls and Paranormal Investigations Article by Wendy Sack | Photography by Martha Needham Lesley Ann Hyde is a successful local insurance agent. She also has a passion for history. It’s that passion that led her to a unique side business: Southern Ghost Girls Tours and Paranormal Investigations. “In 2018 I decided I wanted to do something as a side gig that would bring me closer to people and do something fun while also giving back to the community. All my life I’ve had a...

Food + Beverage

Romance at Pasquale’s?

Landmark all set to host lovebirds of any generation Article by Wendy Sack | Photography by Pasquale's Pizza & Pasta It’s February, folks, and you know what that means. Romance at Pasquale’s? You bet! “Since we reopened in April, I've had numerous married couples reminisce over how they had their first date in our restaurant years prior,” said General Manager Taylor Buckley. “We’ve also had guests tell us about how they used to get dropped off at the old movie theater and walk across the...

Food + Beverage

The Aphrodite

Decadent Valentine's Day cocktail Article by Taylor Buckley | Photography by Adobe Stock (top), Pasquale's (bottom) Some say, in Greek mythology, strawberries were created when Aphrodite wept for losing her love, Adonis.  Others say the strawberry is a symbol for Venus, the Goddess of Love, because of its heart shape and red color. Strawberries are absolutely associated with modern Valentine's Day goodies, whether dipped in luxurious white, dark or milk chocolate, or blended into or as a...