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Breakfast in North Carolina: Helen’s Kitchen

If you can get Theresa Grissett away from the griddle long enough to ask whether her restaurant offers anything out . . .

by David Bailey
Eastern

Breakfast in North Carolina: Flo’s Kitchen

The cat-head biscuits at Flo's Kitchen are legendary — they're bigger than your fist, and a must for breakfast in Wilson.

by David Bailey
Eastern

Breakfastin North Carolina: Capt’n Jim’s Seafood Restaurant

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was published in January 2011. Since its publication, Capt'n Jim's Seafood Restaurant in Onslow County has . . .

by David Bailey
Eastern

Breakfast in North Carolina: Baker’s Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery

Sabre Littleton recommends the fluffy scrambled eggs. Kathryn Holcombe touts the homemade bread — “They bake everything fresh,” she says. . . .

by David Bailey
Eastern

Breakfast in North Carolina: Byrd’s Restaurant

There's nothing fancy about this Kinston restaurant. But with biscuits this good, we don't mind the modest decor.

by David Bailey
Saving the Battleship North Carolina
Features

Saving the Battleship North Carolina

Destined to be scrapped, the Battleship North Carolina got its reprieve in 1958, thanks to a statewide effort that brought the ship home.

by Brandon Sneed
Eastern

Bath: North Carolina’s First Town

With enough imagination, you can see the Bath that Blackbeard saw when he sailed into North Carolina’s first town 310 years ago.

by Michael Graff
Arts & Culture

Follow the Sound: African American Music Trail

Musical treasures dating back to segregation are there to be discovered in the far-reaching corners of eastern North Carolina. The newly conceived African American Music Trail will help you remember them.

by Karen A. Mann
Eastern

Lemon Pie is a Down East Classic at Capt. Bill’s

Cool and tart, and with a fluffy topping, lemon pie at Capt. Bill’s Waterfront Restaurant in Morehead City continues to be a hometown favorite.

by Liz Biro
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