A commercial fisherman and home brewer united his passions and fulfilled a dream with a brewery committed to drinking — and eating — local.
November 2018
Pine Knot Farms in Hurdle Mills
A lifetime in the fields has taught an organic farmer in Orange County about hard work, innovation, and lending a hand.
Our State Quiz: Fresh Catch
North Carolina’s commercial fishermen work year-round to bring coastal delights from the ocean to your plate.
Ramblin’ Man: The Chapel in the Woods
Deep within a coastal forest near Harlowe, a Quaker church once stood. It’s long gone — but not forgotten.
Thanksgiving Dressing Takes Center Stage on North Carolina Tables
In the meat-and-12 feast that is Thanksgiving, one side dish reigns supreme: dressing. On North Carolina tables, the savory staple is a tribute to regional ingredients and traditions. We’re grateful for every last bite — just don’t call it stuffing.
An Oysterman’s Calling
The education of oysterman and teacher Ryan Bethea started on land with one brave slurp. Now, his sustainably harvested Harkers Island oysters are prized throughout the state.
Downtown: Carrboro
This funky, free-spirited town in Orange County has long been shaped by the university down the street, but these days, it stands on its own.
Southern Soul of Charlotte: A Mill Town On The Menu
The restaurant Haberdish, in the heart of Charlotte’s hip arts district, doesn’t just give a passing nod to NoDa’s industrial past. It embraces it with touches big and small.
Southern Soul of Charlotte: Editor’s Letter
A tiny bar surrounded by a large apartment complex is, to our senior writer, a Rorschach test that reveals how you view North Carolina’s largest city.
