Explore this beautiful Outer Banks beach town, whose name is inspired by that bird of a different feather.
march 2014
The Rooster’s Wife
At this Aberdeen venue, the rules of the coop are clear: It’s all about the music.
Iron Hen Cafe
Grab a bite in Greensboro at one of the city’s most popular brunch spots.
Our Most Maligned Mammal
Considered bird-feeder thieves by many — and even worse by some — these furry critters are still our cutest state symbol — paws down.
Catawba Pecan-Crusted Catfish
Try this dish with some creamy coleslaw, a perfect complement to a fried catfish fillet.
What’s Become of Frying?
Amid the backlash against the South’s well-oiled skillets, a new cookbook offers a defense.
An Introduction to Frying
My first weekend in North Carolina included a trip to the State Fair, and there I learned a thing so important that it sounds absurd. But it’s true: The thing about fried foods — and I had to move to North Carolina to learn this — is they will solve the world’s problems if you let them. OK — an extreme claim, but stay with me. We’ll see if I can’t convince you.
The Great Adventure of the Outlaw Blalocks
A husband and wife stay together — and fight together — through the duration of the war. (Volume 4, Part 3)
It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Message
At one small-town theater, the comedy starts before you even arrive.
