Dig In & Drink Up: Crimson Orchard Fizz
Colletta strives to offer zero-proof cocktails that incorporate seasonal ingredients. Spiced apple shrub — a combination of apples, sugar, spices, and vinegar — provides…
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Dig In & Drink Up: Wholesome Smoothies
“We want to serve natural products,” says SupaBowlz Café owner Troy Lehrer. “We use quality ingredients with high nutritional value.” Lehrer’s goal is for…
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Dig In & Drink Up: Toasted S’mores Espresso Martini
Ultimate Bloody Marys — zesty cocktails crowned with lobster tails, crab legs, grilled cheese sandwiches, filet mignon, and an array of other additions —…
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Dig In & Drink Up: BOLT Drinks and Coffee
Origins: “We relocated from Iowa. Energy drinks are big there. We couldn’t find anything here while we were house hunting, so we decided to…
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Worth the Drive
Expand your surroundings and your palate with a jaunt to one of these unique dining destinations. Farm-to-table fare, in-house distilled spirits, and international flavors…
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Dig In & Drink Up: Honey Drip Brown Ale
One of the flagship styles from Bill’s Brewing Co. in Wilmington, the Honey Drip Brown Ale received a gold medal at the 2023 US…
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Dig In & Drink Up: Moonlight Liquor Lounge
Moonlight Liquor Lounge — a moody cocktail bar with a touch of Mad Men-esque mid century style — opened in the Varina downtown district…
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Dig In & Drink Up: Cranberry Cobbler Mocktail
INGREDIENTS ½ lemon 5 drops vanilla extract 2 ounces cranberry juice 1 ounce demerara simple syrup Sugared cranberries INSTRUCTIONS Juice lemon half. Combine liquid…
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Picked at the Peak
As the summer growing season slowly fades, enjoy the bounty of sun-ripened stone fruits and gleaming red tomatoes in these produce-forward recipes, developed by…
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Scenes from Celebrate Fuquay-Varina
The streets of Downtown Fuquay were bursting with residents and revelers at the town’s annual festival in October.
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