New Bern
Sustainability and local ingredients are showcased in dishes like sweet corn-and-pimento hush puppies, as well as in the restaurant itself, which was built from reclaimed materials. Even the name was inspired by a log that was found in the nearby marina, which was transformed into the hostess stand.
100 Pollock Street
(252) 514-0033
persimmonsrestaurant.net
For 127 years, this Wilson County store has been keeping its community well supplied — by relying on people just as much as what’s on the shelves.
In art class, we learn to notice texture, form, color, and light. On the plate, those same techniques guide chefs, bakers, and makers across North Carolina, turning ingredients into compositions meant to be admired before they’re savored.
A full tray, an ice-cold sweet tea, and a midday break bring us back to our days at the K&W Cafeteria.
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