Eat & Drink
Let’s go beyond the obvious – “Flavor first,” says Al Bowers of Al’s Burger Shack, knowing that’s a given – and into an advanced study of his Classic Burger: THE HISTORY Although he possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of old-school chains like Tastee Freez and Big Boy, Al’s own past inspires […]
By now, you may have heard the unfortunate news that a fire broke out inside La Residence on Sunday morning. The kitchen – and much of its contents – is destroyed after an air-conditioning unit caught fire, and the restaurant will be closed for weeks in order to clean up the mess. But […]
They’re baaack. Of course, I’m referring to summer squash, the gift that keeps giving all season long. Each year I go on a quest to find recipes to use zucchini in various ways as my family (read: Kate) has grown weary of sauteed or grilled squash. When our friends recently […]
It’s Monday night at Midway Community Kitchen, and everyone is talking about sugar. It’s everywhere, added to thousands of processed foods that aren’t even considered sweet, and students tonight learn that the average American eats enough of the stuff to fill a Mason jar each day. The students gasp, saying […]
After Tandem opened in early April, I kept hearing positive reviews around town, although not just about the food. People continuously commented on how lovely the ambiance was, which is not something I often hear. When Emma Dunbar, one of the owners, emailed me about coming to dine, Alex and […]
2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro 919-542-1239; fearrington.com “I’m not putting pepperoni on a pizza, and you can quote me on that, because it’s charcuterie,” chef Colin Bedford tells me when he stops to check how my pizza turned out. (It was perfectly crisp and chewy.) Instead he tops the pies […]
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 […]
As promised, this blog is part of my pregnancy series where I provide an update once each trimester. I am now solidly in my second trimester and having a little one is becoming very real. The great thing about this point in pregnancy is that many women feel pretty well, […]
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 […]
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