Notable Men of Henderson County: Xavier de Choiseul
By Dan Gibbs Count Marie Joseph Gabriel St. Xavier de Choiseul was born in France in the late 1700’s and was connected to French royalty because he was a cousin to King Louis-Phillippe XV. He was named French consul to Charleston in 1831 and it was a position he held until 1856. He and his […]
Notable Men of Henderson County: C.G. Memminger
By Dan Gibbs C.G. Memminger was born in Wurttemberg, Germany in 1803. His father died within a month of his birth and his mother immigrated to Charleston soon after. She died in 1807 from yellow fever and Memminger was placed in an orphanage. At the age of 11, Memminger was taken in by prominent Charleston […]
The Top Breweries in Hendersonville
1. Sanctuary Brewing Company 147 First Avenue E, Google Map Website | Facebook | Twitter “Must visit! Great beer, cider, music, events, and vegan food! Now there is a vegan café inside the brewery with delicious food. Don’t forget dessert, the cupcakes are off the chain!” “In 2014 Joe, with the help of his amazingly […]
Top 5 Family-Friendly Places in Hendersonville
Hendersonville has long had a reputation as a retirement town, but that reputation is slowly being dismantled. Every year, there seems to be more and more young families moving to the area, and why wouldn’t they? Hendersonville has many of the same draws as Asheville, but it is able to maintain its small town charm. […]
The Top 10 Burgers In Hendersonville, NC
1. Binion Roadhouse 1565 Four Seasons Blvd. Google Map Website | Facebook “We had a cheeseburger with hickory smoked bacon and pimento cheese. Excellent. The rolls are to die for. Should have taken the leftovers home…oops. Allie promised us great service and she delivered. The meal was just as ordered, and she was always there to […]
The 10 Best Pizza Places In Hendersonville
1. West First Wood-Fired 101 First Ave W, Google Map | Website “At West First Wood-Fired we create handcrafted food with a Mediterranean aesthetic, and feature whole-wheat thin crust pizza, organic pastas, rustic salads, soups, desserts, and breads.: “The pizza from the wood-fired oven was wonderful. They offer unique toppings. Be aware that the personal-size […]
The 6 Best Hot Dog Joints In Hendersonville
1. Hot Dog World 226 Kanuga Street, Hendersonville, NC Google Map “The secret to our success is simple: Take care of our staff so that together, as a team, we can provide our customers a great quality of food made fresh in front of them, outstanding service, in a clean and friendly atmosphere, and always […]
The Blue Ridge Mountains In North Carolina Were Named One Of The 50 Most Beautiful Places In The World
By Robin Jarvis, OnlyInYourState.com Have you heard the news? In a recent ranking of the world’s most beautiful places, U.S. News & World Report ranked the Blue Ridge Mountains among the 50 Most Beautiful Places in the World. We couldn’t agree more! Folks the world over visit North Carolina each year to experience the blue-hued […]
