A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala

Fred Chason’s Grandsons HOPE MILLS Editor’s Note: Fred Chason’s Grandsons closed in July 2025 and re-opened as Chason’s Buffet in a new location.  Sheryl Warga is hard-pressed to think of

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Fred Chason’s Grandsons HOPE MILLS Editor’s Note: Fred Chason’s Grandsons closed in July 2025 and re-opened as Chason’s Buffet in a new location.  Sheryl Warga is hard-pressed to think of

Flat of soft shell crabs

Make It Snappy

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.

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