Alongside the usual samples of lagers and ales, Bright Penny Brewing offers a very special kind of flight: deviled eggs, (almost) just like Grandma’s.
Grandma’s Tearoom in Sanford
At a popular lunch spot in Lee County, the atmosphere is homey, the menu is familiar, and the inspiration is the owner’s grandmother — and local icon — Mrs. Lacy.
An Unbelievable Cheeseburger in Carolina Beach
At a New Hanover County gas station turned restaurant, diners line up to order big burgers piled high with tasty toppings and eat them by the ocean.
Food for the Soul at Victory Kitchen
Inside a modest white farmhouse in the rolling hills of Rutherford County, an extended family with deep ties to the Lake Lure community cooks up homestyle Southern feasts for the faithful.
Mamá’s Cooking at Fonda Lupita
With its dishes made using family recipes, this colorful Mexican restaurant in Sanford earned recognition as one of the best new dining spots in the country.
The Weekend Crowd at JD’s Smokehouse
For only three days each week, a former hosiery mill building in the Foothills becomes a barbecue destination powered by a hardworking family.
From Surf to Turf in Kernersville
A Forsyth County chef grew up working in his family’s seafood restaurants, but he dreamed of running a steakhouse. Now, his grill has become a neighborhood staple.
Roots Run Deep at ’Cille & ’Scoe
A chef learned about farm-to-table fare working in his grandparents’ garden. Now, he pays tribute to them in delectable dishes at his Greensboro restaurant.
The Community’s Café in Raleigh
The first pay-what-you-can restaurant in North Carolina’s capital city gives everyone the chance to eat a tasty meal and form relationships with their neighbors.
