Eat & Drink
When a regular old cup of joe just won’t suffice, head on over to Bowbarr for a drink. The Rosemary Street spot has two concoctions made with a slow brew concentrate of Carrboro Coffee Roasters’ Guatemalan La Providencia coffee. For a fruity take, try the Snake Charmer: Mezcal, locally made […]
It’s that chilly time of year when I can’t help but crave something warm and soothing. Thankfully Glenda and Suzie Keenan, the mother-daughter team behind Blue Sky Oil & Vinegar and the Olio & Aceto food truck, opened a cheery brick-and-mortar cafe earlier this year where you’ll find winter relief aplenty. Every menu item, from sandwiches and salads […]
April McGreger has spent much of her adult life selling canned goods at farmers’ markets. But many of the folks buying her award-winning Farmer’s Daughter pickles and preserves don’t realize that the brand’s name reflects her roots as both the daughter and sister of sweet potato farmers. “It comes up a lot,” April […]
Ring in the New Year with this classic by Trae Smith of 411 West, elevated by rosemary and pomegranate. 1 ½ oz. North Carolina Cardinal gin 3 oz. Fever Tree tonic ¼ oz. rosemary simple syrup (recipe below) A squeeze of fresh lime juice Fresh rosemary sprig and 5-7 pomegranate seeds for garnishing […]
Cozy up by the fireplace with a good book and this spiked apple cider by Damon Shattuck of Elaine’s on Franklin. It’s just as good with Rye whiskey, brandy or dark or spiced rum. 1 3⁄4 oz. Basil Hayden’s bourbon 1 oz. homemade cider (recipe below) Star anise for garnishing Shake with ice […]
Serve this cocktail by Gary Crunkleton of The Crunkleton to guests, no matter the occasion – julep cups make for a sophisticated presentation. 2 oz. Four Roses bourbon 1 tsp. Marasca cherry paste 1 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon 3 drops orange blossom water 1 drop Dale Degroff pimento bitters 3⁄4 oz. sugar Mix all ingredients into […]
Until I spent my 16th Thanksgiving with Connecticut Yankees, I had never encountered a baked pumpkin pie. In the Deep South where I grew up, most pies were cold, fluffy and literally melted in the mouth. Black Bottom pie, Rum Cream pie, chiffon pies using various fruits- all were filled […]
While the kids make cookies, put one egg toward this treat by Timothy Neill of Peccadillo 2 oz. Fino sherry 1 tsp. fine sugar 1 egg Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 45 seconds. Add ice, shake an additional 10 to 15 seconds and strain into a wine glass.
Put on festive music and sip this sparkling drink by Shannon Healy of Crook’s Corner while decorating the tree or wrapping gifts. 4 oz. Fishing Creek hard cider 1⁄2 oz. Cocchi Americano 1⁄4 oz. cherry Heering 1⁄4 oz. simple syrup A dash of Angostura bitters Combine all ingredients except cider with ice and shake. Strain […]
Kim Floresca and Daniel Ryan, both 31, have worked in some of the world’s best kitchens, including Per Se in New York and Napa Valley’s The French Laundry and The Restaurant at Meadowood. A year ago, the couple came to Meadowmont to relaunch [ONE], which is under the same ownership as Durham’s G2B. They’ve received much fanfare […]
