By Alexa Dysch – 2014
What’s the key to a successful marriage? Is it great communication? Never-ending passion? Alone time? What about a thriving business? As it appears in the Appalachians, a busy, prosperous restaurant is vital to the marriages of mountain folk. From Shoebooties Café and Cherokee Cellars in Murphy, to Mountaintop Wine Shoppe in the Highlands, husband and wife teams are serving up delicious dishes seasoned with the spice that comes from a marriage full of love and depth. When asked about how to keep their businesses flourishing without sacrificing their relationship, most couples concluded that the key was to have different and distinct responsibilities. Divide and conquer, ‘till death do us part.
