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The Krispy Kreme Doughnut

The glazed, pillowy-soft doughnuts, invented in Winston-Salem in 1937, are a Tar Heel tradition.

by Our State Staff
Bakery

4 Seasonal Sweets to Try This Fall

Sugar, spice, and a little bit of pumpkin is nice: In North Carolina, sweet treats put us in an autumn state of mind.

by Robin Sutton Anders
Restaurants

9 Spots for Delicious Bites After a State Park Adventure

After a day of hiking, walking, climbing, or kayaking, nothing is better than enjoying some tasty brews and bites.

by Our State Staff
Photo Essay

Love Where You Live

Across North Carolina, expressions of love in red, pink, and rainbow — the colors of passion and unity — are everywhere.

by Katie King
Guides

A Guide to Downtown Duck

From coffee and doughnuts to seafood and sandwiches, this Outer Banks town is a haven for foodies, including one ambitious chef.

by Katie King
Features

North Carolina’s Iconic Food Imports

There’s really no such thing as a Carolina bagel or Queen City gumbo. But if the following culinary traditions weren’t exactly invented in North Carolina, we’ve certainly made them our own.

by Our State Staff
Food

Decades of Doughnut Making Experience: Where the Locals Go, Part 2

These doughnut shops have years of experience satisfying North Carolina's sweet tooth.

by Julie Jean Thomson

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