Just off the beaten path, you’ll find mountain scenery, shops, adventures, and restaurants worthy of being the main attraction.
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Cheesy Mushroom Pizza Quesadilla
Crispy slices of this “pizzadilla” are perfect for dipping into warm marinara sauce.
4 Vegetarian Recipes We Love
These four colorful meals let mushrooms, cheese, and vegetables take center stage — no meat necessary.
A Guide to Charlotte’s Central Avenue
A Charlotte business owner put down roots near this vibrant central corridor after finding a sense of home in its tasty international cuisine and welcoming multicultural community.
That’s Amore: Luna Pizza Café in Greenville
An ECU professor became a student of traditional Italian pizza-making, bringing his refined skills and love of good food back to his college town to open a café called Luna.
A Guide to Downtown Lenoir
This mountain town earned a reputation for shipping furniture around the world. Today, an artistic couple and a talented group of creators keep Lenoir’s legacy of fine craftsmanship alive.
North Carolina’s Iconic Food Imports
There’s really no such thing as a Carolina bagel or Queen City gumbo. But if the following culinary traditions weren’t exactly invented in North Carolina, we’ve certainly made them our own.
A Slice to Remember
When pizza parlors arrived in North Carolina, the checkered tablecloths and warm, garlicky welcome changed downtown eating — and campus life — forever.
School-Special Pizza
This recipe recreates the nostalgic taste of a school lunch special.
