FOOD AND DRINK
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5 Hidden Restaurants Worth The Drive From Raleigh
From strip malls to gas stations, there are some undeniably delicious eats to be had in unexpected settings just outside of Raleigh’s city limits.
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Gas station sushi, anyone? A new book from a NC author dives into convenience store cuisine in the South.
Gas stations aren’t just gas stations in many rural, Southern communities. They’re also restaurants and community gathering places. A new book takes you on a tour of the best ones out there.
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VIDEO: Cardinal & Pine’s Leah Sherrell tries an award-winning Winston-Salem bakery
Cardinal & Pine’s Leah Sherrell tried Bobby Boy Bakeshop in Winston-Salem and is adding it to her list of regular spots! The bakery is a James Beard Award semifinalist (one of 9 NC nominations) and while the bakery is getting some extra love right now, the line moves quickly at this local favorite. Check out…
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The 9 best burgers in NC you (might) not know about
We’re living in a burger renaissance. But amid all these choices in NC, you need someone to separate the best burgers from the pretenders.
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Good News Friday: A Cupcake Vending Machine Could Be Coming to Raleigh
North Carolina knows good food both old and new. This Good News Friday puts a special spotlight on food stops in NC, plus a scholarship opportunity for NC students.
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VIDEO: Leah’s favorite North Carolina foodie stops of 2023
Korean hot dogs, “redneck” egg rolls, and more: These are C&P reporter Leah Sherrell’s favorite NC foodie stops of 2023. 😋
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Everything you want to know about Cheerwine, NC’s signature soda
It’s not just the taste that makes North Carolina-born Cheerwine special; it’s the sense of nostalgia that comes with each sip.
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Tell Us Your Favorite Bakery in North Carolina
From the the mountains to the coast and everywhere in between, North Carolina has some fantastic bakeries. Whether you’re going for cakes or cookies, breads or brownies, we want to know: What’s the best North Carolina bakery? Tell us in the form below, and we’ll announce the top choices soon!
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The top 5 ‘Leah Tries’ of 2023 includes a ‘redneck egg roll.’ For real.
From the NC State Fair to the Triad, our food feature series “Leah Tries” has chased down the best food trucks, restaurants, and dishes in the state. Here are the favorites of 2023.
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NC cafes and coffee shops that are just a little bit weird
Dinosaurs, cows, and double-decker buses: Some of these NC cafes are cozy, some are minimalist, and some are just a little bit bizarre.
