Cantina 18
It’s no accident that Jason Smith is among a handful of local chef-proprietors who have fashioned a successful multi-concept restaurant consortium. Since opening his…
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Durham Distillery’s Canned Cocktails
When we think of hot summer days in the South, be it poolside, beachside or on the porch in the early evening, having a…
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Surfin’ Buddha from Starpoint Brewery
Surfin’ Buddha comes to us in a can from Starpoint Brewery, which has locations in Carrboro and Durham. The Durham space is a seven-barrel…
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Caponata is Summer in a Bowl
This time of year, I’ll come home from a weekend trip to the farmers market, my bags overflowing with juicy red tomatoes, green zucchini,…
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Colorful Recipes to Make Your Fourth Pop!
For this year’s Independence Day picnic, celebrate your patriotism by bringing treats that will color coordinate with the decor. We took a walk down…
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New Restaurant Spotlight: Cary Towne Kitchen & Bar
Cary Towne Kitchen & Bar is among the newest casual-dining eateries to open this season, and those who visit will have abundant reasons to…
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Cream of the Crop
Need a remedy to beat the sweltering heat outside this summer? Some finely crafted ice cream will provide some cold comfort. These local artisan…
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Lassiter’s North Carolina Rum
Summer is finally here, and I’m excited to talk RUM! Rum may be a spirit typically associated with traveling in the Caribbean, but there…
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Flavor Patterns: Blonde Sour Ale with Raspberries by Bond Brothers Beer Company
Flavor Patterns: Raspberry is a barrel-aged sour refermented with red raspberries and bottle-conditioned on clover honey. The process to create this beer is slightly…
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Fundraiser Stars Chef-styled School Lunches
Steven Greene, executive chef at Herons, is serving more than a meal with his teriyaki chicken sandwich. He is also serving the community as…
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