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November 2018

Gathering Place

Wrightsville Beach Brewery in Wilmington

A commercial fisherman and home brewer united his passions and fulfilled a dream with a brewery committed to drinking — and eating — local.

by Katie Schanze
Central

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.

by Jennifer Brookland
Quiz

Our State Quiz: Fresh Catch

North Carolina’s commercial fishermen work year-round to bring coastal delights from the ocean to your plate.

by Alan Hodge
Columns

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.

by T. Edward Nickens
Food

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.

by Sheri Castle
Features

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.

by Jason Zengerle
Central

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.

by Katie Schanze
Central

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.

by Kathleen Purvis
Central

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.

by Jeremy Markovich
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