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Restaurants

Made by Hand & Heart at Mothers & Sons Trattoria

Growing up, an Italian American chef learned the importance of cooking with patience, laughter, and love. His trattoria in Durham, built on those same principles, is a tribute to the mothers — and mother figures — who taught him.

by Jennifer Brookland
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Fancy & Functional

Her porcelain pieces may look like works of art, but Julie Wiggins’s teapots are ready for any occasion.

by Jen Tota McGivney
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: From Scraps to Fashion

A Lee County couple has turned a love of bags and a talent for upcycling old military gear into a career.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Where There’s Smoke

Early on, a woodworker in Rowan County learned to infuse his projects with a blend of art, science, and ingenuity. Then, a chance request sparked the idea to add smoke and spirits to the mix.

by Drew Perry
Made in North Carolina

Meet Our Makers

Each year, Our State celebrates the very best in North Carolina craftsmanship with the Made in NC Awards. Meet the five talented artisans who won top honors in 2021.

by Our State Staff
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Our Most Honorable Mentions of 2021

The 11 honorable mentions in our Made in NC Awards impressed our judges — and us! — with their incredible creativity, craftsmanship, and stories showcasing the best that North Carolina has to offer.

by Tamiya Anderson
Features

Freedom on Wheels in Winston-Salem

A bicycle maker has turned his childhood sense of adventure into a career that lets him share the gift of pedaling through life’s ups and downs.

by Morgan Sykes
Guides

A Guide to Downtown Dillsboro

A longtime local crafter is proud of her tiny town for its shops, restaurants, and abundance of Christmas spirit.

by Katie King
Guides

4 Items for Your November To-Do List

Eat, shop, learn, and celebrate what North Carolina has to offer this month.

by Our State Staff
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