12 Bones Smokehouse, a beloved barbecue joint near the banks of the French Broad River, has gone through many changes: location, owners, a new brewery. But no matter where it goes or what’s on the menu, the tables are always full and the ’cue always tender.
Cast a line, grab a snack, or shoot the breeze: In a quiet corner of Granville County, locals find peace and community on the water.
At her restaurant in downtown Durham, Preeti Waas serves homestyle Indian meals full of bold flavors and familiar comfort. The award-winning chef’s welcoming spirit invites diners to experience amazing dishes and the past that inspired them.
After returning to Jackson County and finding his favorite restaurant closed, one man revived the beloved gathering place, where diners now enjoy modern offerings surrounded by mountain history.
Around the state, nostalgic treats with modern flair kindle memories of camp.
A Flat Rock restaurant pays tribute to the summer camp culture that’s deeply woven into the landscape of western North Carolina, inviting diners to revisit carefree childhood memories.
Nearly a century ago, a young man opened a restaurant to feed passengers leaving the old depot in Lexington. Though Southern Railway is no more, people still travel to the family-owned lunch spot for a plate full of comfort food.
Memories of childhood summers spent on the coast had one man dreaming of returning to Currituck County. Today, he serves frozen treats by the beaches he loves.
A fine-dining establishment in Chowan County was dreamt up and built by many people — from chefs to preservationists to fishermen — all proud to call Edenton home.
