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Restaurants

Grandma’s Tearoom in Sanford

At a popular lunch spot in Lee County, the atmosphere is homey, the menu is familiar, and the inspiration is the owner’s grandmother — and local icon — Mrs. Lacy.

by Katie Kane
Recipes

5 Retro Recipes for a Southern Tea Party

A Southern tea party has only a few requirements: crustless sandwiches, sugar-dusted sweets, a well-loved tea set, and good company.

by Our State Staff
Drink

Tea & Toasts in Hendersonville

A Southern Cup draws on the long tradition of teatime, giving customers a place to gather and celebrate one another.

by C.A. Carlson
Recipes

Sweet Tea-Brined Fried Chicken

Two Southern staples — sweet tea and fried chicken — come together for a twist on classic buttermilk fried chicken.

by Lynn Wells
Living in North Carolina

Sweet Carolina

From sweet Southern phrases to sweet tea, in North Carolina, smelling, feeling, eating, and being sweet starts early.

by Our State Staff
Recipes

Citrus Herbal Tea & Hot Mulled Cider

Two steaming sips to warm you on the coldest of days.

by Lynn Wells
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
Recipes

Winter Warmers: 4 Recipes For Sips & Soups

When cold weather settles in around the mountains, across the Piedmont, and along the coast, stay toasty with these four recipes.

by Lynn Wells
Recipes

Fruit Punch Iced Tea

Cool off with this tropical twist on iced tea.

by Lynn Wells
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