In McDowell County, there’s a cardinal rule of eating local: Food should always be fun.
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Full Service: 5 Vintage Gas Stations Serving Up Quality Bites
Why are vintage gas stations the hot new destination for two-handed burgers, fancy grilled cheeses, and local pints? Think: location, location, location.
Filling Station Turned Five-Star Restaurant: Star Diner
In tiny Marshall, a new bright spot has appeared on the Blue Ridge Mountains dining scene: Star Diner. Located in a former gas station, this acclaimed restaurant is one of many local businesses reinventing retro spaces.
Melting Pot: Buttermilk Soup in Asheville
Asheville chef John Fleer may not have grown up eating buttermilk soup, but he has perfected the Appalachian taste over the years. Learn his recipe for the dish.
Christmas Memories at The Angus Barn
The ever-changing holiday display at The Angus Barn restaurant in Raleigh has been a must-see for decades.
Well-Crafted Cuisine at Bia’s Gourmet Hardware
At a former hardware store in Asheboro, a new set of tools are on display: Chef Bia Rich builds her gourmet menu using passion, creativity, and flavors from near and far.
When Your Town Becomes Flavortown
Guy Fieri and his wildly popular show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives put a spotlight on little joints with bold flavor. So what happens when Food Network turns North Carolina’s beloved local restaurants into destinations?
Stanbury is Changing the Capital City’s Palate, One Dish at a Time
One of the most popular restaurants in Raleigh — and its adventurous, innovative menu — is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, hidden in plain sight.
Willow’s Bistro in Winston-Salem Combines Innovation with the Familiar
Raised on Southern comfort food and trained in traditional culinary arts, a chef in Winston-Salem brings the best of both worlds to his menu at Willow’s Bistro.
