Topsail Beach
In 1952, Warren’s Soda Shop was known for its hot dogs, hamburgers, and orangeades. Today, owner Cheryl Price has transformed it into an upscale New American restaurant that prides itself on its scratch-made farm- and ocean-to-table fare made with organic and sustainable ingredients.
701 South Anderson Boulevard
(910) 328-6501
beachshopandgrill.com
Split-rail fences don’t shout “keep out.” They lean, they shift, they invite. And in western North Carolina, they remind us that some lines are meant to hold, not harden.
Each May, spring climbs nearly 3,000 feet to the seat of Alleghany County. Here, as the rhododendrons blush, a beloved mountain town welcomes visitors with its food, art, and flourish of color and creativity.
Brief but delicious, soft-shell crab season is cherished by diners as well as the folks who work around the clock to put these native pinchers on our plates.
When it comes to poultry, the best is raised close to home.
