Why diners are passing the plate at Rhubarb in Asheville.
september 2014
New Flavor: How Hops are Growing in NC
Hop farms aren’t what we would call typical in NC, but they are beginning to take root. Plus, we share 6 beers featuring North Carolina grown hops.
Spanish Bar Cake Recipe
Steve Gordon sets out to recreate a beloved A&P recipe from the past.
6 College Towns We Love In North Carolina
Just because a city has a university doesn’t mean it’s a college town. A college town is different. The relationship is closer. This fall, see if you can spot the intersection between campus and community in these college towns — three that have long defined the term in North Carolina, and three you might not expect.
An Ode to the College Town of Davidson
More than points on a map, college towns are safe havens for intellectual curiosity. They’re the treasured places where we pause to think, grow, and learn.
Candied Bacon Party Squares
Combine three kinds of cheese and thick-cut bacon for a party snack that's sure to go fast.
Tomato Shortcakes with Vidalia Onion Jam
Dust off your mother's biscuit recipe to make these shortcakes with fresh tomatoes.
The Story of Chicken Pie
Think of the Moravians, and what foods come to mind? Sugar cake and spice cookies, no doubt. But what about a savory chicken pie? Find out where to taste the tradition in Winston-Salem.
Kings Restaurant is a Longtime Kinston Institution
Where hush puppies and barbecue have been united forever in one sandwich — the Pig in a Puppy.