Eat & Drink

Barbecue That Goes Beyond a Plate of Pulled Pork

By Virginia Robinson | October 26, 2016

When a restaurant is called The Pig, it’s easy to focus on the pork. But don’t forget these non-barbecue options that are worthy of a trip. FRIED BOLOGNA It’s basically what you get when the sandwich from your grade-school lunch box grows up to be a total hunk. Featuring the […]

Tasting Rome: Two Chefs Unveil Italy

By Cherith Andes | October 26, 2016

The idea was forged over four bowls of pasta, two forks and an Instagram feed. Teddy Diggs, executive chef at Il Palio, has long championed the heart and soul of regional Italian cooking, from his early apprenticeship under legend Fabio Trabocchi to his recent pilgrimage through Tuscany. Italian guests claim […]

Sundays Made For Chicken Wings, Wafting Tunes and Other Family Things

By Laura Zolman Kirk | October 19, 2016

On any given Sunday afternoon, you’ll find Chrissy and Charlie Deal in the kitchen listening to music as they chop up cucumbers and peppers for a quick cheese plate. Benji Pearson, Chrissy’s son and Charlie’s stepson, can be found during those sunny afternoons in and out of the kitchen, too: […]

Roaming Rome with Il Palio’s Executive Chef

By Teddy Diggs | October 4, 2016

By age 9, I was hooked. I was obsessed with the cultural exploration of food before I entered middle school. I grew up watching the early productions of the Food Network and was moved by the information that my childhood heroes fed to me nightly. I particularly remember loving Mario Batali on […]

11-Year-Old’s Recipe Takes Her to the White House

By Jessica Stringer | September 29, 2016

Three years ago, Mena Choi experienced a breakthrough that takes some adults years to discover: “If you follow the recipes correctly, [the food] tastes amazing.” She was hooked after a week at C’est si Bon summer cooking camp where she peeled and grated alongside her classmates as they prepared dishes […]

From Steak to Sushi, Kanki’s New Menu Comes With a Kick

By Morgan Weston | September 29, 2016

Growing up in New Jersey, Tom Mukoyama‘s family used to mix mayo with soy sauce. “I thought everyone did it,” he says. Once he realized the sauce was a special one, he and his siblings began to put it on everything. “Even if we didn’t like a dish that much, we […]

How to Beat the Line at Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen

By Jessica Stringer | September 19, 2016

We asked longtime Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen manager Randy Owen about everyone’s favorite drive-thru. Shift start time: 5 a.m. Number of people working at any one time: 6 to 9. Size of the space: Under 700 square feet. Some of the most notable people to pull up to the drive-thru: Michael Jordan, Dean Smith and […]

Five Can’t-Miss TerraVita Events

By Laura Zolman Kirk | September 16, 2016

Now in its seventh year, TerraVita has cemented itself as a beloved autumn tradition in Chapel Hill. This event – taking place Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 – will include returning stars, new talent, great classes and, of course, lots of delicious food and drinks. When planning the festival, Colleen says, […]

5 Food Events Not to Miss This Fall

By Laura Zolman Kirk | September 12, 2016

  Cook Book Club SEPT. 21, 6:30 P.M.  midwaycommunitykitchen.com  Looking for food events to partake in all year? Try Midway Community Kitchen’s Cook Book Club. Grab a glass of wine (two included with class fee), pick a station and try out recipes from that month’s selected book. Then enjoy your […]

All Things Fit With Food

By Kate Sayre | September 2, 2016

As we prepare to welcome our first child in the next few weeks, I am spending a fair amount of time thinking of how to nourish him or her. I am a dietitian after all, so food is always on my mind. Like any parent, I want what is best […]

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