Just a short drive across the state line, visitors find a diverse concentration of local artists, chefs, and brewers turning the Tidewater region into a destination.
coffee
A Foothills Community Welcomes Wilkes Coffee Company
A new coffee shop brings flavor, quality, and heart to downtown Wilkesboro.
Common Grounds
Wherever he rambles, our resident traveler finds comfort in a cup of joe.
10 Quintessential North Carolina Coffee Shops
Coffee shops across the state are steeped in the stories of our land.
Cocktails, Coffee, and Craft Brews: Where to Grab a Drink in Moore County
Whether you come for shopping, a restful stay, or golfing at the resort, two resident drink experts share their top places to caffeinate, imbibe, and unwind during a weekend in the Sandhills.
A Cup of Kindness
At his roastery in Boone, the founder of Bald Guy Brew brings together neighbors from across Watauga County and does a good turn for coffee growers around the world.
4 Veteran-Owned Coffee Shops
Sip handcrafted beverages while honoring past and present military members at these veteran-owned coffee shops and roasters.
Where Family Recipes Are the Icing on the Cake
At a family-owned bakery, recipes for popular multilayered cakes and other confections come straight from Grandma’s cookbooks.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Retracing My Steps
Our editor in chief shares a few treasured memories from her childhood home, a Christmas Eve night being one of the very first.