Foodies embark on culinary journeys through the city’s booming dining scene and discover why this mountain city has earned a national reputation for its distinctly Asheville take on cuisine.
C&H Oyster Bar in Elizabeth City
Leave it to the experts at this Elizabeth City oyster bar, where every October the usual crowd returns hungry for meaty mollusks.
Memaw’s Biscuits at the N.C. State Fair
Forget those deep-fried sideshows, these scratch-made biscuits are the State Fair’s main attraction.
The Height of High Country Cooking
Mountain chefs are at the top of their game at four restaurants in Boone, Blowing Rock, & Valle Crucis.
Speedy’s Barbecue
In Lexington, the city’s namesake-style barbecue — pork shoulder meat dipped in a tomato-based sauce — draws devotees to this former drive-in.
Yana’s Ye Olde Drug Store Restaurant
In Swansboro, the locals know just the place to get some sugar.
Blackbeard’s BBQ & C-Food
Those in search of tasty treasure can find it hidden in the heart of eastern North Carolina’s barbecue belt.
Fresh, Fried, & Familiar: Fish Camps in Gaston County
In Gaston County on Friday night, if you’re not feasting on catfish, hush puppies, and slaw in a fish camp — you’re probably waiting in line to get in.
Doughnuts at the Beach
It may sound like an odd pair. But for many North Carolinians, eating their favorite doughnuts at the beach has become a tradition.
