2023 Best of WNC Winners Small Towns
The Best of WNC awards have long been a symbol of excellence, celebrating the businesses, organizations, and individuals that have made an indelible mark on the Western North Carolina region. From delectable dining experiences to unique boutiques, from community champions to cultural contributors, these awards recognize those who have gone above and beyond to make our small towns thrive.
We are excited to introduce you to the 2023 Best of WNC winners in Small Town Edition for Black Mountain, NC. Join us as we shine a spotlight on the exceptional establishments and remarkable individuals who have made Black Mountain a destination like no other. Regional winners from Black Mountain are to be announced next week.
Congratulations!
The Businesses that Best Represent Black Mountain
- Town Hardware
- East Acupuncture Wellness Boutique
- Dynamite Roasting
Best Things to Happen in Last 12 Months
- Foothills Grange
- The Carolina Mountain Life
Music & Entertainment Venue
- White Horse Black Mountain
- Pisgah Brewing
- Silverado’s
Retail Stores
- Town Hardware
- East Acupuncture Wellness Boutique
- Sassafras on Sutton
Art Gallery
- Seven Sisters Craft Gallery
- Black Mountain Center for the Arts
- Red House Studio and Gallery
Breakfast
- Louise’s Kitchen
- Blue Ridge Biscuit Co
- Open Oven Brunch & Bakery
Lunch
- Cousins Cuban Café
- Trailhead Restaurant & Bar
- Veranda Café & Gift
Dinner
- Trailhead Restaurant & Bar
- Pure & Proper
- Que Sera
- Bush Farmhouse
Coffee & Sweets
- Dripolator Coffeehouse
- Dynamite Roasting
- Dough House
Local Watering Hole
- Lookout Brewing
- Black Mountain Pizza & Ale House
- Trailhead Restaurant & Bar
Cultural Events
- Leaf Festival
- Black Mountain Center for the Arts (Exhibitions)
- Sourwood Festival
- Old Depot
Local Place to Enjoy Outdoors
- Montreat Trails & Park
- Lake Tomahawk
- Warren Wilson Campus Trails
Cultural or Historical Landmark
- Old Depot
- Camp Rockmont (Black Mountain College)
Local Cause to Support
- Bounty & Soul
- Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth, Families
Stop in at their shops, studios, or offices to congratulate them on their well-deserved victories. Share your enthusiasm, and let them know that their hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed.
Let’s celebrate the spirit of community, creativity, and resilience that makes Black Mountain a truly remarkable place to live and visit.
