Forty years ago, Bojangles’ opened its first location in Charlotte. Now it’s got legions of fans as far away as Honduras. Still, it hasn’t lost its North Carolina heart: fast, fried, and fiercely loyal.
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Here’s the Thing: There’s a Difference Between Supper & Dinner
From Dixie Cups to heirloom china, Crock-Pot to pot roast: In the South, the distinction between supper and dinner dictates when, where, and what we eat.
Come Summertime, Cantaloupes are Ridgeway’s Royalty
From the Waldorf Astoria to the White House and back, Ridgeway’s cantaloupes are famous for their sweetness.
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk is Magic in a Bottle
One ingredient, endless applications. Every Southern kitchen needs a little buttermilk.
The Dog Days of Summer: 9 Hot Dog Joints Across the State
Mustard, onions, chili — and memories: North Carolina hot dog joints are reminiscent of simpler times.
Summer Tastes Better with Campfire Cooking
The height of fine (outdoor) dining: threading an entire meal onto sticks and dangling it over the flames.
At Kindred in Davidson, Milk Bread Gives Rise to Kinship
In Davidson, Kindred restaurant’s famous milk bread says, “Welcome!”
10 Beach Burgers to Try This Summer
Nothing quite works up an appetite like a day spent at the beach. Satisfy your hunger with some of the juiciest, tastiest burgers our coast has to offer.
The Triangle’s TerraVita Bolsters Healthy Appetites
Colleen Minton founded TerraVita, a weekend event every autumn that showcases and offers local food, drink, and ways to prepare them that aren’t only good for your health, but good for the land, too.
