Take a morning stroll along the boardwalk, search for dolphins on an eco-cruise, dine on legendary seafood, and enjoy live music during a trip to this coastal location long defined by the water.
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10 Dock & Dine Restaurants on the Carolina Coast
After a day on the water, boaters step off the dock and into these waterfront restaurants for savory seafood, ice-cold drinks, and some of the best views on the coast.
Fried & True
North Carolina’s landmark coastal restaurants don’t just serve good food. They also help us continue cherished traditions.
21 Portable Recipes for Your Picnic Basket
Prepare these dishes at home, pack ’em up, then spread out a blanket for a perfect picnic.
The Miracle of the Oil
When cultures collided in one family’s Raleigh kitchen, a new food tradition — part Jewish, part Southern Baptist — was born. Two treats served each year for Hanukkah — latkes and sufganiyot, or jelly doughnuts — got updates. The Jewish husband was mesmerized. The Southern wife had a secret.
Log Cabin Cooking in Asheville
At home and in her element, an Asheville cooking teacher with a love of log cabins shares words of wisdom and secrets of the wood cookstove.
From Theater to Table: Exploring Waynesville’s Arts
Spend a weekend on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains in this vibrant, artsy town and you’ll offer a standing ovation.
Family Matters at SidWill’s Café
At SidWill’s in Guilford County, the most important part of cooking — and eating — Southern comfort food is the people you share it with.
15 Sweet and Savory Peanut Recipes
From peanut butter cake, pie, and cookies to crunchy spiced snacks and Cheerwine boiled peanuts, we’re nuts for these dishes from our archives.