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Jackson County is home to an incredible, under-the-radar, restaurant scene inspired by the culture and flavors of the region. Award-winning chefs will delight your tastebuds with a wide range of offerings, from seasonal farm-to-table and Southern-style dishes to vegan and vegetarian-forward menu items. Whether you visit in the spring, summer, and even fall, you’ll find the destination offers some truly memorable al fresco dining as unmatched as the mountain views. Be sure to check out: • Canyon Kitchen — the “Most Romantic Restaurant in NC” by Food & Wine • Haywood Smokehouse — among the “Top 25 Places for BBQ in the USA” by Travel and Leisure & “Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S.” by Yelp • ILDA — “Mountain Restaurant of the Year” by Eater Carolinas • Guadalupe Café — rated one of “America’s Best Farm to Table Restaurants” by Gourmet • Lulu’s on Main — “Our Favorite Restaurant in the Region” by Southern Living Magazine

Photos: High Hampton, IG @chef_by_chance, @anna_ucf, The Library Bar and Kitchen

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