Eat & Drink
I think it was right after chef Teddy Diggs rendered the fat of the house-made guanciale for my duck egg carbonara at Il Palio that it hit me: I will never get tired of the open kitchen concept and watching my dinner get made. If you’re a home chef, you’re […]
A Accidental Baker flatbread crackers B The Bagel Bar herb & garlic cream cheese Bamboo Ladies bamboo pickles Barley Labs dog treats Beanpeace Roastery Vienna Roast Bean Traders Breakfast Blend Big Bundts & More brownie bites Big Spoon Roasters peanut cocoa butter Blakemere Company clotted cream Bloody Brando bloody mary […]
Buongiorno! Alex and I are back from a wonderful two weeks in Italy where we walked and ate our way through the country. In anticipation of writing this blog, I tried to think of my favorite food-related experience of the trip to share with you. Was our best time […]
A new crêpe restaurant just opened its doors on Franklin Street. Lovers of the French pancakes can get their fix with sweet and savory options from locally owned and operated Crêpe Traditions. Co-owners Sree Valluru and Suvidha Kovuri envision the restaurant as an alternative to crowded coffee shops and as […]
When you think of Kanki Japanese House of Steaks and Sushi – a Triangle staple since 1972 – your mind might go straight to the excitement and flair of hibachi chefs, entertainingly crafting a meal before your eyes. (Raise your hand if the onion volcano is your favorite!) Indeed, hibachi […]
We love when our local artisans are recognized on a national level so we were thrilled to hear that Cottage Lane Kitchen was named as a national finalist in “Martha Stewart American Made Audience Choice Award” contest. We’ve got five reasons why you should vote (up to six times a […]
Even as the festival approaches, the folks behind TerraVita continue to create even more events for foodies to love. “I think the growth of TerraVita is a reflection of our strong food community,” says founder Colleen Minton. “It’s been a joy to see it evolve and to bring so many […]
Top chefs from across the state are prepping their best pepper-centric dishes for the 8th Annual Pepper Festival on September 27. With approximately 45 chefs coming together to create one-of-a-kind recipes, the festival has doubled in size and established itself as one of North Carolina’s largest chef competitions. Top of the Hill, […]
Around the first of June, the dining area at The Carolina Inn was temporarily moved to the lobby as Crossroads Chapel Hill underwent a major renovation. All the waiting is finally over as the restaurant opens its doors tomorrow. The dining experience is decidedly different: The bar seats twice as many and is connected to […]
I love birthdays and the opportunity to celebrate loved ones. We can all use a day each year where we feel extra special. Plus, as you’ve heard me say before, I’m a firm believer in calories not counting on your birthday and indulging in items you really enjoy. You […]
