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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Savory Soup and Salad Combos
Make warm soup and a crisp salad your go-to lunch with these pairings created by Personal Chef Jimmy Eskridge, owner of TasteBuds Innovative In-Home…
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Dig In & Drink Up: Peppermint S’mores From Brus on Main
Tracy Gower, owner of Brus on Main restaurant, coffee shop, and bar in Fuquay-Varina, admits she doesn’t like baking, but she loves decorating baked…
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Dig In & Drink Up: Butterfly Margarita From Totopos Street Food & Tequila
Totopos Street Food & Tequila aims to transport guests to the majestic streets of Mexico City, offering an impression of daily life filled with…
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Meet & Greet: Alex Flowers
The list of accomplishments on Alex Flowers’ résumé is long and lauded: the first African American male selected for the University of Chicago’s Post-Baccalaureate…
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