Finally have time to get another restaurant in from the magazine. T and I were both in the mood for Mexican food and were glad this placeserved it up. Good things: 1. Got right in because we went early, by the time we left (630ish, it was packed and waiting line). 2. Our waiter. Definitely [...]
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Recap of the NC State Fair
One of the highlights of moving back to Raleigh was the anticipation of the annual State Fair. I only live 2 miles from the fairgrounds, so that is a perk. I chose to go on a Sunday afternoon with a new friend from church. It took us 45 minutes to get there (note the above [...]
Read the rest of this entry »NC Event: NC Muscadine Festival
You never really know what to expect with small town festivals, even if they have years of reputation. 20$ isn’t a bad way to spend a day, enjoy the fruits of muscadines and scuppernongs, beach music, and shag dancing, and any fair food that you would want. Kenansville in DUplin County was the setting for [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Top 100.7: Southport: Provisions
Yacht Basin Provision Company is a local’s haven. Provisions, as known by the locals, has its own t-shirts, honor-system beer, and great prices for fresh local seafood. The decor is local fishing pier with all seating outside on the porch, under flaps by the pier. Fresh seafood marked up a chalkboard and buns were searing [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Wilmington Event: 128 South Fall Preview
In the words of Anne of Green Gables “This might ruin every day life for good.” A surprise ending to my day trip to Wilmington was attending the Fall Preview Open House at 128 South. Want to know if the gorgeous reflective stained glass is real - yes it is. Mid-1800s. Beautiful. JJ and his [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Raleigh Event: 29th Annual Greek Fest
One thing that I love about living in the triangle is that the nations come here. While most try to blend in to American “Southern” culture, there are some who celebrate their heritage. I love it! Last night was the first time I have gone to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church’s Greek Festival. It [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Taste of Kill Devil Hills: Jolly Roger
Breakfast. A pirate Christmas concoction known for its plate-sized pancakes and its crab eggs benedict. Yes, you heart me right. Pirates singing Christmas carols. Almost. This place reminded me of Lynn’s Paradise Cafe in Louisville just because of its wacky decor - but even for me, Lynn’s had better food. I will tell you that [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Our State #6: Sunrise Biscuit Co. (Oxford)
Heading north on HWY 50 gave us opportunity to hit up Our State Top 100 Number 6 on Saturday. Oxford, a little quaint town about 35 minutes north of Raleigh, was having its Hot Sauce Festival that day. I can’t imagine how dead the downtown would have been without the festival, but this restaurant I’m [...]
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When you drive into any beach town, doesn’t everyone bee-line straight for the nearest ice cream place? Well, we did. We pitched our tent, had ice cream, hiked deserts, and then waited an hour for dinner. These ladies who ran the locally owned and homemade ice cream (and pizza) place were friendly and informative to [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Taste of OBX: Tortugas Lie
I know you have waited patiently for it - the best food I ate during my first stay at the OBX: mahi mahi tacos at Tortugas Lie. This is definitely my brother’s type of place. Late lunch consisted of unsweet tea at a bar, mahi mahi tacos with beans and rice, and cocoloco chicken with [...]
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