by Greg Lewis and Maria Parker-Lewis Pittsboro, NC – Good news and sad news. As we near our eight-year August 2020 anniversary as a downtown Pittsboro establishment, we’re pleased to announce an upcoming new venture. We will be opening a…
Raleigh, NC – In accordance with new guidance issued by the Governor’s Office, North Carolina’s breweries, taprooms, and brewpubs will be able to open at 5 pm today. NC breweries have always been leaders in promoting the health and…
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) has joined forces with industry leaders, academic partners, and state officials on an innovative public health initiative for safely reopening restaurants and other businesses while addressing consumers’ need for trustworthy standards. Called Count…
by Kari Travis Raleigh, NC – For North Carolina’s restaurants and private clubs, a future of social distancing after COVID-19 is full of question marks. While some hope reopening dining rooms and watering holes will revitalize the industry, others fear…
by N.A. Booko Pittsboro, NC – And it isn’t a crime or naughty. Maybe a little tricky to say, but if anything, it is one of my most treasured recipes. I haven’t made it in decades, but the last time…
Yonkers, NY – In response to Consumer Reports’ recent article “Meat Gets A Makeover” focusing on plant-based alternatives to traditional beef burgers, Rachel Konrad – Impossible Foods’ PR chief – published an inflammatory and misleading attack on the motivations and…
by D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – I am in trouble and you can help. It is all about food, about the closing of some of the best barbecue and country cooking eateries that I featured in my “North Carolina…
Atlanta, GA – When the craving strikes, every Chick-fil-A fanatic has their go-to menu item, whether a savory classic or a sweet frosted treat. But have you ever wondered how popular your favorite menu item is nationwide? The results are in,…
Pittsboro, NC – Carolina Brewery, the Triangle area’s oldest brewery, took home its fourth national medal at the prestigious Great American Beer Festival in September, as its Copperline Amber Ale won silver in the Ordinary and Special Bitter category. Along…
Pittsboro, NC – The 2nd Annual Hot & Blue Folk and Roots Revue and Spicy Wing Cook-off at the City Tap in Pittsboro on Sunday, July 15 promises to be much more than a mouthful! Starting with a Spicy Wing Cook-off…