Milkshakes offer sweet relief from the North Carolina heat, and some come with a lot more than just a cherry on top.
FOOD
In the Kitchen: Udon Noodle Stir-Fry
Top off the crispy bacon, buttery scallops, tender bok choy, and udon noodles in this stir-fry with citrusy orange sauce, cilantro, and toasted peanuts.
Making a Splash: An Ode to the Shrimpburger
Drive-ins and restaurants around the Crystal Coast turn tiny shellfish into shrimpburgers that are big on flavor. The sandwich is unquestionably one of our most iconic. But is it a burger? One writer investigates.
Greensboro’s Hamburger Square
This tiny city block in downtown Greensboro once had a gigantic reputation. Not so much for its charbroiled beef patties — though they, too, were plentiful — but for its colorful characters and their wild shenanigans.
Burger Time
In the 1950s, as Americans hit freshly paved roads in shiny new cars during the postwar boom, a new kind of restaurant took shape: the drive-in. From those first thin patties to the elaborate gourmet hamburgers of today, North Carolina has spent the past 80 years making burger history.
In the Kitchen: Breakfast Empanadas
These flaky, golden empanadas — filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, spinach, and Cheddar cheese — make a perfect on-the-go breakfast.
The Family That Cooks Together
A family with ties to multiple Latin American countries gathers to break bread. The matriarch prepares the food. Her son-in-law pulls together all of the disparate elements into a Charlotte restaurant dynasty.
4 North Carolina Charcuterie Creators
Four entrepreneurs, from the Blue Ridge to the beach, create spreads that are meaty and mobile. Turns out, the new picnic basket is the charcuterie board.
Roadside Assistance: 9 North Carolina Road Trip Snacks
Running on empty? Time to fuel up! Luckily, some of the best homegrown snacks can be found in gas stations across North Carolina. Pull off the highway to fill your tank — and your belly.
