Cook, read, learn, and celebrate what North Carolina has to offer this month.
Cook, read, learn, and celebrate what North Carolina has to offer this month.
Our editor in chief reminisces on her first special-occasion restaurant experience in North Carolina.
In Pitt County, a luthier’s handcrafted guitars are sometimes discolored or full of knots; some are shaped liked snakes or shotguns. Each instrument’s story starts with the wood used to make it. And while the past may have left its scars, beauty can be found in the sights and sounds of art.
The Roanoke begins in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia and travels more than 400 miles before emptying into Albemarle Sound, linking countless lives along the way. Follow along as a native son traces the river’s path through northeastern North Carolina, sharing stories of the Roanoke he knows and loves.
To celebrate our favorite destination dining spots in unexpected towns across the state, we asked one of the South’s most renowned chefs, Bill Smith, to trace North Carolina’s fine-dining scene to its earliest roots.
Feasts at Spoon River combine gourmet dishes, views of the Pungo, and an ever-changing art space that would rival any meal at Tiffany’s.
Having survived Civil War pillaging and nearly two decades of neglect, a historic hotel in Hillsborough refuses to surrender. The structure’s latest incarnation brings memories of the past together with modern twists on Southern cuisine.
A vibrant Wilmington seafood restaurant transports diners from one treasured coast to another, serving Central American dishes made with North Carolina ingredients.
The couple behind the Burke Manor Inn and its restaurant, Saint Jacques, whisk their guests away for classic French fare and Old World elegance — all without leaving Guilford County.
A Kernersville chef brings the intimacy and familiarity of a local diner to high-end entrées — and even a fancy burger — that defy small-town expectations.
This Hayesville restaurant is more than 580 miles from New Orleans, but the flavors of Cajun Country have found a happy home in the mountains of Clay County.
These flaky, golden empanadas — filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, spinach, and Cheddar cheese — make a perfect on-the-go breakfast.
This charming mountain town was built around a railroad; now an energetic community of artists and entrepreneurs help it flourish.
Head outdoors to welcome the season — on patios, in historic gardens, in a charming public market, and along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
From urban greenways to winding paths through the woods, the Queen City is home to all kinds of outdoor escapes.
Sandy shores and sunsets, fresh seafood dinners, and shelling — there’s nothing like returning to “your” beach house for one perfect week each summer.
Take a drive along Virginia’s Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail for a glimpse into the historic fight for equal rights in education — plus where to stop for food, shopping, and adventures along the way.
All aboard! Take a train trip to downtown Durham, then set off on foot to spend the day exploring, eating, and shopping.
Surrounded by gorges, waterfalls, and hiking trails, the Franklin area is the perfect place for a spring escape.
A new anthology compiled by two North Carolina natives explores the lives, legends, and lore of the people of Appalachia.
At first, a new house in Raleigh’s historic Oakwood neighborhood spurred controversy among residents who didn’t want contemporary next to traditional. Now, two friends — one a modernist architect, the other a historic preservationist — have helped bring their community back together through a mutual respect for each other and a passion for beautiful homes.
Find out what three experts have to say about paddling like a pro, the best spots in the state for beginners to dip their toes in — and how to go with the flow.
Most people don’t think about the soil they walk on. But Tori Motyl knows its potential: In her hands, western North Carolina clay becomes a stunning expression of place.
Across the seasons, Diane Currier gathers the work of bees — the blossoms, fruits, and honey. She brings them back to Honeygirl Meadery in Durham, where the bees’ bounty is bottled for all to taste.
Following an incident at a local high school, long-simmering racial tensions boil over in Wilmington, culminating in the wrongful conviction of 10 activists.
Legendary Raleigh librarian Millie Huston Lee dedicated her life to creating a community where all people could congregate, and minds could flourish.
