A Southern Cup draws on the long tradition of teatime, giving customers a place to gather and celebrate one another.
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The Sonkers of Surry County
What’s a sonker? Ask bakers in and around Mount Airy, and you’ll get a thousand different answers. One thing’s for certain: It’s a North Carolina original.
8 Stops On the Surry Sonker Trail
This one-of-a-kind dessert that defies definition is the signature dish of Surry County — and each stop on the Sonker Trail is part of a delicious history.
5 Spots for Magical Milkshakes
Milkshakes offer sweet relief from the North Carolina heat, and some come with a lot more than just a cherry on top.
Sweet & Sensitive at JP’s Pastry
This baker has a secret: a wheat allergy. For those with similar restrictions, his gluten-free bakery in Benson offers hope and happiness.
A Guide to Downtown Bryson City
In this small town, it’s easy to love where you live. Outdoor adventures, tasty dishes, and colorful shops — all aboard to Swain County!
Mema’s Famous Strawberry Cake in New Bern
In a cheerful kitchen in Craven County, a grandmother created a recipe that delighted her young grandson. That grandson grew up to be a chef, and the cake still holds a special place in their family — and on his menu at Cypress Hall.
Sweet Carolina
From sweet Southern phrases to sweet tea, in North Carolina, smelling, feeling, eating, and being sweet starts early.
A Guide to Downtown Durham
Residents of this resilient city have embraced the nickname “Dirty Durham” as a symbol of the grit and determination of its shop owners, restaurateurs, and community advocates.
