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Five Things Every North Carolinian Should Do in February

From the Book ‘Em North Carolina Writers Conference and Book Fair in Lumberton to the Carolina Chocolate Festival in Morehead City, catch these five things every North Carolinian should do during the month of February.
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Lunch and a Legacy

At Neal’s Deli in Carrboro, Matt and Sheila Neal carve their own slice of culinary history.
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The Bakehouse

At The Bakehouse in Aberdeen, items like the black forest cake are a nod to owner Martin Brunner’s European heritage.
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Savannah Red

At Savannah Red in Charlotte, couples love it when servers ignite the caramel-bourbon sauce of the Krispy Kreme bread pudding at the table.
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Paul’s Pastry Shop

While Paul makes other delicious pastries, the glazed doughnuts remain the best sellers at Paul’s Pastry Shop in Burlington.
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Cheesecakes by Alex

At Cheesecakes by Alex in Greensboro, you can pick 12 different flavors to build your own cheesecake wheel.
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Jimmie’s Sweets

Jimmie Williams bakes more than 200 varieties of his specialty pound cakes at Jimmie’s Sweets in Matthews.
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Dates & Events in Central N.C.

The American Girl Doll Tea on February 5 in Burlington is a perfect outing for little girls.
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Hayes Barton Café & Dessertery

Since 1998, Frank and Margaret Ballard have been dishing out huge slices of cake at the Hayes Barton Café & Dessertery in Raleigh.
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Rosebriar

The Rosebriar in Albemarle is only open on weekdays for three midday hours, so hurry in for a slice of one of Gail Burris’s homemade pies.
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