When you’re craving both sweet and salty, Al’s Burger Shack can always be counted on for its crispy crinkle cut fries with sea salt and rosemary, and J Bo ice cream sandwich with amaretto almond cookies and Maple View Farm vanilla custard. Spotted at Beer Study – Ponysaurus beer from Durham. Looking for the perfect card? […]
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It doesn’t get better than Carolina blue skies & TOPO Blueberry Wheat beer. A beautiful bibb lettuce summer salad with goat cheese is one of our new favorite seasonal menu items at Jujube! Check out the gorgeous panzanella offered at Panciuto! Summer on a plate! If you’ve never had tea at The Carolina Inn, go
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When a BLT is almost the size of your head, you know it’s gonna be a good one! Editorial Intern Anna Stone enjoyed every last bit of her Merritt’s Store and Grill sandwich. Olio & Aceto‘s caprese sandwich hit the spot for lunch. Al’s always. When your wedding anniversary lands on a Tuesday, make reservations for Acme. This pecan-crusted fried chicken
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During an afternoon of bocce with the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, TOPO Distillery cocktails were a welcome escape from the heat. Looking for a light meal this summer? Sage Vegetarian Cafe has plenty of options. Summer reading… It’s not just for kids! Adults can also sign up for the Chapel Hill Public Library‘s program.
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LaVerne Mattocks was born and raised in Oriental, N.C., and began her teaching career at her alma mater, Pamlico County High School. Her son Devin, 26, attended N.C. State University, while son Caleb, 13, is currently a student at Culbreth Middle and daughter Lanaa, 8, attends Rashkis Elementary. LaVerne was named the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City
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How cute are these special treats from Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming in Meadowmont? Account Executive Karli Kittine could not stop talking about Glasshalfull‘s Savory Cauliflower Cake – so good! Switching it up from her usual pizza, Managing Editor Jessica Stringer tried the fritti and gnocchi at Pizzeria Mercato. Before heading out for a weekend away
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Sundays involving scoops of Orange Dream from Maple View Farm Ice Cream are Sundays well spent. You just can’t beat grilled cheese and soup. Well, if you make that a pimento grilled cheese and tomato and swiss soup, and add some homemade chips for good measure, like they do at Olio & Aceto, then maybe you
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Need some more staycation ideas for summer? Try Cat’s Cradle or the Carolina Basketball Museum. Honestly, I’ve always been a little intimidated by Southern Season. It’s so beautiful, between the delicious bites and nifty tools. I’ve walked the aisles, back and forth, with out-of-town guests, my husband or friends before lunching at the Weathervane. But I’ve
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At a recent Southern Season cooking class taught by Sheri Castle, art director Sarah Arneson and I couldn’t get enough of these devilish delights. Thankfully, Sheri was kind enough to share the recipe with us. Impress your guests this summer with these bright and flavorful bites. Sheri Castle’s Lemony Deviled Eggs Makes 6 servings Ingredients:
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Meals on Wheels Dining for Dollars May 12, 6pm This dinner at Hickory Tavern benefiting Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels will include a silent auction featuring items such as a UNC football game day experience for four, a vacation to Aruba and tickets to “Riverdance” at Durham Performing Arts Center. chcmow.org The Hot Spot! at 140
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