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• Along Main and Mill Streets you will find four coffee shops, four antique stores, and three bookstores, with every kind of variety to suit your tastes. • Enjoy amazing culinary fare at Lulu’s on Main, Lucy in the Rye, ILDA, City Lights, Mad Batter, and other eateries as you explore Main Street. Let’s not forget Cosmic Carryout’s famous burgers. Santé and The Cut Cocktail lounge make for great evening spots. • James Beard Foundation: We're proud to feature Dalaya Thai Cuisine and its chef, Kanlaya "Gun" Supachana, who has been recognized as a semifinalist in 2024 for the prestigious James Beard Foundation Best Chef in the Southeast Award. This notable accolade reflects Dalaya's commitment to excellence in culinary arts and its standing as a top dining destination in our region. While the final results will be announced later, being named a semifinalist itself is a testament to the exceptional quality and innovation that Dalaya brings to our local culinary scene. • Explore the Jackson County Ale Trail . In Sylva, in just a few blocks span, we have three amazing breweries: Innovation Brewing, Balsam Falls, and Lazy Hiker Sylva Taproom. mountain town has a distinct groove. Sylva was also named one of the “Top 10 Cleanest Cities in the US” by Expedia.com, due in part to its green and eco friendly initiatives, including being a certified Tree City with a stunning Tree Walk that showcases over 50 different species of trees. Food & Drink A charming downtown with a booming brew scene that TripAdvisor calls “One of the Top 10 American Brewery Tours,” this historic Jackson County

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