You get what you get and you don’t fuss a bit. That’s the golden rule at a home-cooked Sunday supper. But at a buffet, the meal is all about choice — turnip or mustard greens? Fried chicken or ham? Mac ’n’ cheese or macaroni salad? — even if you choose a little of everything. These four restaurants know that on Sunday, a full plate is a full heart.
Edible Petals
Creative concoctions made with fresh flowers give us five ways to enjoy a taste of spring.
Glam Ham
Whether elegantly glazed, pinned with pineapple, or shellacked with Cheerwine, ’tis the season for fancy hams.
Life of the Party
In North Carolina, the holiday season doesn’t really get rolling until the sausage balls arrive. Yet, even here, the origin of the recipe remains a mystery.
Burgers & Bottle Caps: Corbett’s Burgers & Soda Bar
At Corbett’s Burgers & Soda Bar in Cary, choose from more than 250 bottled sodas to enjoy with your meal.
An Ode to a Southern Staple: Grits
Some grits recipes are passed down for generations. Other flavorful preparations are created in the kitchens of innovative chefs. Then there are those newfound traditions born from curiosity and happenstance.
Parker’s Barbecue in Wilson
Once, there was an inn and even an oyster house, but it’s the barbecue at Parker’s that has endured.
Wilson: Whole Truth Lunchroom
The covered dish. The church picnic. The Wednesday night supper. North Carolina’s communal gatherings embrace the spirit of faith, fellowship, and food.
Grady’s Barbecue
Eating barbecue at this Dudley restaurant is simple, but running the place requires some sacrifices.