North Carolina Holiday Spirits
With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s always fun to think of special items for gift-giving and special cocktails. Instead of wrapping a bottle of…
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Port Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky from the Virginia Distillery Co.
HISTORY: Virginia Distillery Co. was started in 2011 in Livingston, Va. While much of its single malt whiskey is currently aging in barrels, the…
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Oktoberfest Lager from Bombshell Beer Company
HISTORY: The first Oktoberfest was a wedding celebration. In October 1810, Prince Ludwig of Bavaria married Princess Theresa of Saxe-Hildburghausen in Munich. The entire…
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Tsuru Sweets & Coffee
The Varina area just keeps getting sweeter. Since opening earlier this year, locally owned confectionary Tsuru Sweets & Coffee has become a must-visit spot…
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Hell Yes Ma’am Belgian Golden Ale from Raleigh Brewing Company
FLAVOR: “Hell Yes Ma’am,” a Belgian golden strong ale, is yellow in color with effervescent carbonation. It’s also clear, dry and incredibly easy to…
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Vicious Fishes Brewery, Tap & Kitchen
Perhaps it’s the catchy, rhyming name that makes Vicious Fishes intriguing. At least that’s what Ken O’Berry thought when he came up with the…
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Conniption Gin Rosé Spritz from Durham Distillery
Origins: Canned wines and spiked seltzers are rising significantly in popularity; think popular brands like Truly, White Claw and Smirnoff Ice. All of these…
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Garibaldi Trattoria
Garibaldi Trattoria isn’t just a restaurant; it’s Fuquay-Varina’s go-to spot for a top-notch dining experience. In business for five years, the eatery is known…
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Coconut Carolina Rum from Muddy River Distillery
Origins: Owned by husband and wife Robbie and Caroline Delaney, the distillery is located along the Catawba River in Belmont, N.C. As the first…
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One Mile Round from Southern Peak Brewery
Flavor: This German-style pale wheat beer is crisp and refreshing — perfect for North Carolina summers — with a straw-like color and a hazy…
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