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FOOD

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5 Classic Spots to Eat Bright Leaf Hot Dogs

Get yer red hots! Bright Leafs are so popular in Johnston County that the visitors bureau cooked up the Local Red Hot Dog Trail, with many of the choice spots just a jump off I-95.

by Billy Warden
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In the Kitchen: Mediterranean Rice Bowl

Top this warm rice bowl with sausage and herbs, lemon-yogurt and garlicky tahini sauces, fresh cucumber, and chickpeas for a bright, satisfying meal made from scratch.

by Alyssa Wilen
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In the Kitchen: Crêpes

Elevate your breakfast table with these savory crêpes filled with creamy Brie cheese, bacon, asparagus, and mushrooms.

by Alyssa Wilen
Sliced brisket and sides at The Honey Hog.
Restaurants

The Honey Hog Restaurant Raises & Amazes

In Cleveland County, a popular barbecue restaurant goes beyond the concept of farm-to-table: The pulled pork and brisket that’s loaded onto plates and into takeout containers comes from The Honey Hog’s very own pastures, right down the road.

by Vanessa Infanzon
Food

27 Restaurants to Visit on a Special Occasion

White tablecloths, upscale service, and, most importantly, incredible food: Here’s where to eat when you’ve got something to celebrate.

by Our State Staff
Food

7 Eastern Spots for Biscuits, Baked Goods, and Breakfast

A few favorite reasons to head out east: glazed croissants, fluffy doughnuts, and cheese biscuits.

by Our State Staff
Recipes

Chocolate Walnut Pie

Creamy, crunchy, and chocolaty — we’ll take two slices, please.

by Lynn Wells
Restaurants

A Simply Perfect Cheeseburger at ACE No. 3

At this Charlotte restaurant, there’s just one rule for making a winning burger: Less is more.

by Lori K. Tate
Recipes

Chocolate Mint Brownies

In these delicious brownies, smooth peppermint filling is sandwiched between layers of chocolate.

by Lynn Wells
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