This sweet cherry soda, invented in Salisbury, has been a cherished Tar Heel treasure for more than 100 years.
Grandma’s Tearoom in Sanford
At a popular lunch spot in Lee County, the atmosphere is homey, the menu is familiar, and the inspiration is the owner’s grandmother — and local icon — Mrs. Lacy.
Good Bones in New Bern
After sitting empty for more than 20 years, a 19th-century home in Craven County was restored by a couple who kept poignant reminders of its storied past in place.
Doc Watson
The legacy of the legendary flat-picking guitarist from Watauga County lives on.
Made in NC: Shanti Elixirs
Jun is an ancient beverage shrouded in mystery. Made by fermenting honey and tea, its origin is uncertain. But today, a group of women near Asheville are writing their own chapter in its history.
Collards
Few culinary traditions run as deep as collards in North Carolina.
Fearrington’s Visionaries
Since the 1980s, Fearrington House in Pittsboro has carried on a fine-dining tradition rooted in elegance and shaped by the restaurant’s late founder and its ambitious first chef.
English-Style Charm at the Highlander Mountain House
At a country inn in Highlands, museum-quality artifacts share space with local art, books, and vinyl records, offering a curated experience for visitors to this mountain town where time seems to stand still.
3 North Carolina-Made Kitchen Tools We Love
Quality utensils can turn a good cook into a great one, and it doesn’t hurt if they look good, too.
