Carling & Alexander
Things To Do
ILDA
The place where we first met! This Italian-inspired restaurant highlights Appalachian ingredients and serves up craft cocktails, boutique wines, and homemade pasta.
Santé -The Wine Bar
Where our love for wine began! Just next door to Ilda, this wine shop and bar offers unique small-batch wines by the glass or bottle, paired with tapas and charcuterie.
Meatballs Pizzeria
Enjoy delicious wood-fired pizza, draft cocktails, and local beer, located right next door to our favorite Sylva brewery, Innovation Brewing.
Blue Ridge Bootleg Coffee Roastery and Café
Our go-to coffee spot in Sylva! They serve house-roasted coffees, from bold classics to creative twists, along with a selection of sweet and savory pastries.
Bear Lake Reserve
A place that means so much to us! Bear Lake Reserve is where Alex worked as a Sous Chef and Carli began her marketing career. For guests staying at the resort, there’s plenty to enjoy, including mountaintop golf, pickleball and tennis, marina rentals, a resort-style pool, hiking trails, restaurants, weekly activities, and more.
Additional Recommendations
August is a beautiful time of year to enjoy the mountains. For scenic drives and overlooks, we especially love the Blue Ridge Parkway. Since there are so many wonderful options to explore, we recommend visiting Jackson County’s website for ideas on hiking trails, local waterfalls, fly fishing, and other excursions.