by Staff Writer | Jan 1, 2023 | Hayden's Review, Issue Jan-Feb 2023, Stories
The word restaurant comes from the French verb restaurer, “to restore oneself.” When was the last time you left a restaurant feeling you had an experience that restored you? Probably not recently. The distinctive Rootstock may be just the solution. Rootstock, a... 
by Staff Writer | Jul 7, 2022 | Hayden's Review, Issue July-Aug 2022, Stories
Trees drape the atmosphere, blanketing the sizzling sun that slides beneath the peaks; fat, rolling clouds sweep the tops of the greenery. Just off Reinhardt College Parkway in Canton, Riverstone Corner Bistro’s rooftop embraces the splendors of the horizon, providing... 
by Staff Writer | May 5, 2022 | Hayden's Review, Issue May-Jun 2022, Stories
On a hillside in Canton overlooking a lush mountain ridge sits Nuevos Amigos Cocina Mexicana, a Mexican restaurant with an authentic menu and modern atmosphere. Owners Diane and Greg Hammond have handcrafted an upscale space that blends traditional and contemporary... 
by Staff Writer | Feb 25, 2022 | Hayden's Review, Issue Mar-Apr 2022, Stories
Irish pubs are known for their dive-bar environment, stout beers, and traditional bar food. Donovan’s Irish Cobbler in the heart of Towne Lake follows that tradition; however, the owners have gone many steps further and crafted a neighborhood pub with a delectable... 
by Staff Writer | Jan 1, 2022 | Hayden's Review, Issue Jan-Feb 2022, Stories
On the west side of Cherokee County, surrounded by open land and horse farms, is a hidden gem of upscale dining. Locals, however, know that the Union Hill Bar and Grill is the Cheers of Hickory Flat. Union Hill Bar and Grill has created an elegant menu complete with a...