Dining

Johnson's Drive-In, Siler City

Siler City’s Burgermaster

They’re not fancy or complicated, but for 64 years the cheeseburgers at Johnson’s Drive-In have attracted a following of diners devoted to the mouthwatering creations coming off of Claxton Johnson’s griddle.
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100 Foods in 100 Counties

Lance’s Grocery & Grill in Stokes County

Don’t miss the Country Sausage Biscuit at Lance’s Grocery & Grill in Danbury.
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100 Foods in 100 Counties

Wasabi 88 in Pitt County

Don’t miss the Valentine Roll at Wasabi 88 in Greenville.
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100 Foods in 100 Counties

Ketchie Creek Bakery and Cafe in Davie County

Don’t miss the Five-Flavor Pound Cake at Ketchie Creek Bakery and Cafe in Mocksville.

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The Down East Lemon Pie at Capt. Bill's Waterfront Restaurant in Morehead City, North Carolina

Down East Classic

Cool and tart, and with a fluffy topping, lemon pie at Capt. Bill’s Waterfront Restaurant in Morehead City continues to be a hometown favorite.
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Kill Devil Grill owner Bill Tucker in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Kill Devil Grill

When Bill Tucker decided to blaze his own path, it led him to Kill Devil Hills and a 1939 diner that welcomes a steady flow of locals and tourists who return often for singular surroundings and fresh, creative dishes.
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Chefs of the Triangle

Chefs of the Triangle: Their Lives, Recipes, and Restaurants by Ann Prospero

The Triangle’s reputation as a foodie destination continues to spread.
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River's End, Bryson City, N.C.

Olympian Meals at River’s End

World-class hikers and whitewater rafters know all about this restaurant on the banks of the Nantahala River. It’s where river gods and mortals stop for great home-cooking.
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The men of the Wisdom Table at Sherry's Bakery in Dunn, NC

The Wisdom Table at Sherry’s Bakery

Six days a week, the gentlemen of The Wisdom Table at Sherry’s Bakery in Dunn meet to solve the world’s problems — and keep each other’s egos in check.
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Carolina Stockyards

Carolina Stockyards

The auction block may be the heart of Carolina Stockyards Company, but its soul lies down the hall in the busy diner.
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