Put ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until puffed and golden. Remove from oven, and let stand for 5 minutes. With a flexible spatula, remove strata to
BLT Merritt’s, Chapel Hill 1009 South Columbia Street (919) 942-4897 merrittsstoreandgrill.com You’ll stand in line for a while, but the bacon and local bread are out of this world, making the
BLT Merritt’s, Chapel Hill 1009 South Columbia Street (919) 942-4897 merrittsstoreandgrill.com You’ll stand in line for a while, but the bacon and local bread are out of this world, making the
You’ll stand in line for a while, but the bacon and local bread are out of this world, making the wait more than worth it.
FRIED BOLOGNA
Brooks Sandwich House, Charlotte 2710 North Brevard Street (704) 375-7808 eatbrookschili.com
Brooks’s fried bologna sandwich is topped with homemade chili, providing an extra bit of flavor.
ICE CREAM
Nye’s Cream, Wilmington Retail locations throughout the state (910) 859-7059 nyescreamsandwiches.com
Both the cookies and ice cream are made from scratch, making this the freshest ice cream sandwich around.
FLUFFERNUTTER
Right from your own pantry.
Go ahead and lick the marshmallow creme off your fingers — no one is watching.
GROUND-STEAK
The Dairy Center, Mount Airy 407 West Lebanon Street (336) 786-2349
You’ve got a great selection of Mount Airy restaurants where you can try the ground-steak sandwich. For less than $3, The Dairy Center’s option is a fantastic cheap eat.
PIMENTO CHEESE
Smith’s Drugs, Forest City 139 East Main Street (828) 245-4591 smithsdrugsfc.com
With its sweet and tangy combination of American cheese, pimientos, and mayonnaise, this sandwich’s simplicity is what makes it great.
The restaurant might be located in a shack, but its fish is as fresh as can be and wonderfully seasoned.
BANANA
At home.
Seriously, where can one get a banana and mayonnaise sandwich around here? Better question: When can one eat such a delectable creation in peace without having taste buds judged? You naysayers can keep your peanut
butter and honey.
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