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EATING N.C.
Peyton Smith torches a pizza.
1:47
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Winston-Salem pizzeria a fixture on top 50 list

Mission Pizza Napoletana has been named as some of the best pizza in the U.S. for years.

1:47
Winston-Salem9 months ago
EATING N.C.
Owner Vanessa Mazuz scoops some strawberry ice cream
1:58
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Durham parlor uses fresh items for homemade ice cream

The Parlour uses fresh fruit in its most popular flavors.

1:58
Durham11 months ago
EATING NC
The former Ham Shoppe as it looked before the rights to the business were bought and turned into a food truck. (Spectrum News 1/Rose Eiklor)
2:15
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EATING NC

The Ham Shoppe is back in Watauga County

It was eventually torn down. It's back in the form of a food truck.

2:15
Mountain1 year ago
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Mark
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EATING NC

N.C. company debuts new tequila after theft of 19,000 bottles in Texas

Daytoon Distributors newest spirit Hacienda Chactun Tequila is in ABC stores.

2:32
Wilmington1 year ago
EATING N.C.
Jennifer Currie's Trout Chowder accompanied by its first place ribbon (Samantha Narson/Spectrum News 1)
1:30
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Award-winning trout chowder

Jennifer Currie's twist on chowder, earned her first place in a North Carolina Mountain State Fair cooking competition.

1:30
Asheville1 year ago
EATING NC
Strawberry rhubarb soda at Waynesville Soda Jerks
1:51
EATING NC
EATING NC

Waynesville Soda Jerks sells craft soda with local ingredients

Waynesville Soda Jerks is a family owned craft soda business based on Waynesville, NC that sources local ingredients.

1:51
North Carolina1 year ago
EATING N.C.
Sign for Blue Deer Cookies in Blowing Rock, N.C. (Spectrum News 1/Rose Eiklor)
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Blue Deer Cookies is growing in Watauga County

They now have two brick-and-mortar locations in Blowing Rock and Boone.

North Carolina1 year ago
EATING N.C.
Wandering Sun Meadery bottles
2:08
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

The oldest alcoholic beverage is making a comeback

It's called the nectar of the gods, and its golden color proves just that.

2:08
North Carolina1 year ago
EATING N.C.
Farmside special bowl, featuring NC local produce (Josh Conner/Spectrum News 1)
2:38
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Farmside Kitchen brings N.C. fresh with every bowl served

Farmside is supporting local farmers in a mutual partnership.

2:38
Durham1 year ago
EATING N.C.
Goat cheese flavors offered at Round Mountain Creamery.  (Spectrum News 1/Samantha Narson)
2:08
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

A step on the Western North Carolina Cheese Trail

Round Mountain Creamery was North Carolina's first Grade “A” goat dairy.

2:08
North Carolina1 year ago
EATING N.C.
Apple cider donuts are made daily at Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard
1:52
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Apple season has arrived in North Carolina

Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard opened up for the season in Henderson County, North Carolina.

1:52
North Carolina1 year ago
EATING N.C.
One of the made from scratch pies offered at Famous Louise's (Spectrum News 1/Rose Eiklor)
2:17
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Famous Louise's Rock House Restaurant is an 'experience and a meal'

Famous Louise’s sits on a corner of Avery, Burke and McDowell counties.

2:17
Boone1 year ago
EATING N.C.
A deep-fried Moon Pie is served at McCormick Field in Asheville. (Spectrum News 1/Samantha Narson)
1:41
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Asheville Tourists fans are over the moon for this treat

The minor league team shares the magic behind deep-fried Moon Pies.

1:41
North Carolina1 year ago
EATING N.C.
Andre Clark making bang band nachos. (Alex Wilkinson/Spectrum News 1)
1:36
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Downeast Wood Ducks serving up more than the usual

In this week’s edition of Eating NC, we highlight the barbecue concession from the Down East Wood Ducks.

1:36
North Carolina1 year ago
EATING N.C.
Allison Vick and her husband opened Little Blue Bakehouse in Raleigh in 2020. (Spectrum News 1/Evan Sery)
2:11
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Businesses combine passion for pastries at Little Blue Bakehouse in Raleigh

Allison Vick opened Little Blue Bakehouse with her husband after success with Little Blue Macron.

2:11
Raleigh2 years ago
EATING NC
Big Daddy's of Lake Norman
2:00
EATING NC
EATING NC

Big Daddy's of Lake Norman continues family's 60-year seafood legacy, with a splash of NASCAR

Big Daddy's Restaurant and Oyster Bar of Lake Norman is about to celebrate 50 years, combining a legacy of seafood with a splash of NASCAR decor.

2:00
North Carolina2 years ago
EATING N.C.
Hieronymus Seafood on Market Street in Wilmington, NC. Photo: Natalie Mooney.
1:38
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — This longtime Wilmington seafood spot lures locals and celebrities

This fresh catch seafood restaurant is a staple for locals, tourists and even celebrities!

1:38
Wilmington2 years ago
EATING N.C.
Spectrum News 1
2:54
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Cheesecake business a part of Black Restaurant Week

About 40 businesses from across the state participated in this year's promotional campaign.

2:54
North Carolina2 years ago
EATING NC
Rocks and Acid is Chapel Hill's newest wine shop.
1:56
EATING NC
EATING NC

Eating N.C. — Rocks and Acid wine shop offers fine vino

Sommelier Paula de Pano opened the shop in December.

1:56
Chapel Hill2 years ago
EATING N.C.
Kendall Keaton and Alex Demaeyer are part of the Northern High School Jr. Chef Team.
2:41
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

High schoolers competing in N.C. Junior Chef Competition

The eight finalist teams created unique recipes following specific nutrition, cost and other guidelines.

2:41
Durham2 years ago
EATING N.C.
The Chef's Favorite burrito at Bull City Solera and Taproom in Durham. (Spectrum News 1/Jenna Rae Gaertner)
2:04
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Bull City Solera and Taproom

Durham chef combines food values with classic favorites.

2:04
Durham2 years ago
EATING N.C.
Preeti Waas cooks a dish in the kitchen at Cheeni Indian Food Emporium in north Raleigh. (Spectrum News 1/Kyleigh Panetta)
3:29
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Cheeni Indian Food Emporium receives national recognition

Preeti Waas is in the running for the best chef in the Southeast for the 2023 James Beard Awards.

3:29
Raleigh2 years ago
EATING, N.C.
A popular menu item at Fiction Kitchen is the noodle bowl. (Spectrum News 1/Anissa Lopez)
2:16
EATING, N.C.
EATING, N.C.

Eating, N.C. — Fiction Kitchen celebrates a decade of service and plans new location

Fiction Kitchen opened in 2013.

2:16
Raleigh2 years ago
EATING N.C.
A bottle of kombucha is filled from a tap. (Spectrum News 1/Kyleigh Panetta)
2:59
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. – Boro Beverage crafts kombucha inspired by local agriculture

Kombucha is made with green or black tea, sugar and a culture best known as a SCOBY.

2:59
Chapel Hill2 years ago
EATING N.C.
Laura Stewart holds oyster mushrooms
2:32
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Haw River Mushrooms spreading love for fungi

Laura and Chester Stewart grow a variety of mushrooms on their farm in Saxapahaw.

2:32
Alamance County2 years ago
EATING N.C.
Iris Bender cooking at Taste of Havana. (Spectrum News 1)
2:15
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating, N.C. — Taste of Havana brings Cuban food to Lenoir

You can get a taste of Cuban food right here in North Carolina. Taste of Havana is located in Lenoir. It brings food that can be tough to find.

2:15
Boone2 years ago
EATING N.C.
Daniel Gray preparing for a tasting at his restuarant
2:36
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating, N.C. — Uncle Cheesecake's North Carolina style

Daniel Gray has an interesting nickname that his goddaughter, Brooklyn, gave him.

2:36
High Point2 years ago
EATING NC
Conor Macnair of the N. Sea Oyster Co. sorts through oysters. (Spectrum News 1/Alex Wilkinson)
1:41
EATING NC
EATING NC

Eating N.C. — Oyster farmer looks to fill Thanksgiving plates

Oysters once were common on the tables of early American settlers.

1:41
Coastal2 years ago
EATING N.C.
Ervin Williams seasoning potatoes for his breakfast burritos.
2:14
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Burrito stand uses produce from community garden

Ervin Williams looks for a specific “vibe.”

2:14
Raleigh2 years ago
EATING N.C.
Lexington Style Hushpuppies
2:33
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Lexington bakery brings in savory hushpuppy mix

Their hushpuppies have a hint of sweetness.

2:33
Triad2 years ago
EATING NC
Regina Triche, The Waffle Lady
1:54
EATING NC
EATING NC

The Waffle Lady brings breakfast creations to Jacksonville hotel

Triche's waffles are known all across the state.

1:54
Jacksonville2 years ago
EATING N.C.
Devin Williamson cold-presses his juices. (Spectrum News 1/Alex Wilkinson)
2:00
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating, N.C. — Former Leesville Road High football player finds passion in juicing

Former football player makes jump from sports to culinary.

2:00
Raleigh2 years ago
EATING N.C.
Tony's Ice Cream in Gastonia has been a family business for over 100 years. (Spectrum News 1)
2:30
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Tony's Ice Cream follows a sweet tradition for over a century

The owner of the Gastonia shop says it has been in his family for generations and has kept the original chocolate recipe.

2:30
Gastonia2 years ago
EATING N.C.
Emory New holds fresh slices of watermelon. (Spectrum News 1/Rachel Boyd)
3:20
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Watermelons are a sweet slice of summer

A look at the importance of this "slice-of-summer" fruit.

3:20
North Carolina2 years ago
EATING N.C.
A Holstein cow at NC State's dairy farm makes a face at the camera
3:28
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — The inside 'scoop' on Howling Cow Creamery

N.C. State's dairy farm and creamery acts as an education extension and ice cream destination.

3:28
Raleigh2 years ago
EATING N.C.
Craig and Sarah Merrill opened Merrill Mischief last year in downtown Morganton.
2:09
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Some people say they don't like fudge, until they try Merrill Mischief Fudge

Craig and Sarah Merrill opened the candy and Christmas shop a year ago in downtown Morganton.

2:09
Burke County2 years ago
EATING N.C.
Big Spoon Roasters
2:53
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Durham's Big Spoon Roasters crafting products for people and pups

The company has launched an Indiegogo campaign to support its move to Hillsborough.

2:53
Durham2 years ago
EATING N.C.
Chef Sean Fowler's daughter, Clementine, likes to help him harvest some produce used at the restaurant.
3:16
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Mandolin features ingredients grown in chef's backyard

During the summer, about 25% of the produce used at Mandolin is grown in chef Sean Fowler’s backyard.

3:16
Raleigh2 years ago
EATING N.C.
Barvecue headquarters gives us taste of North Carolina, minus the meat
2:04
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Barvecue offers a taste of North Carolina barbecue without the meat

Barvecue. No, not barbecue with a "b", but Barvecue with a "v".

2:04
Cornelius2 years ago
EATING NC
Mahi Yucatan at the Ruddy Duck Tavern in Morehead City.
2:15
EATING NC
EATING NC

Eating N.C. — Restaurants prepare fresh fish during tournament

Many popular edible fish are caught during the Big Rock Blue Marlin fishing tournament.

2:15
Morehead City3 years ago
EATING N.C.
Son of Cheesecakes by Alex owner, Tim, prepares their popular white chocolate raz cheesecakes
2:15
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — The success story of Cheesecakes by Alex

This Triad family cheesecake empire is growing.

2:15
Greensboro3 years ago
EATING N.C.
Lionel Vatinet is the owner of La Farm Bakery.
3:45
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — La Farm Bakery

The bakery’s owner prioritizes local ingredients, including wheat that’s grown and milled in North Carolina.

3:45
Cary3 years ago
EATING N.C.
Hole Lotta Doughnut 5 inch doughnut
2:27
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Hole Lotta Doughnuts

It started with just one store and has now grown to three. In this week's Eating N.C., we head out to Hole Lotta Doughnuts.

2:27
Boone3 years ago
EATING N.C.
Lexington Barbecue pork shoulder starts its journey by sitting over hot coals for 12 hours.
2:07
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Lexington Barbecue, a staple

The restaurant used to be called the Honey Monk.

2:07
Davidson County3 years ago
EATING N.C.
Joe Kelso chopping up pork for the barbecue
2:16
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C.: Traditional barbecue restaurant says simplicity is key

Skylight Inn BBQ focuses on whole hog, wood fire, North Carolina barbecue.

2:16
Pitt County3 years ago
EATING N.C.
23-year-old Lorenzo Espada poses with his second cookbook.
2:29
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — How one local chef turned his cooking into a viral sensation

Lorenzo Espada has over 1.5 million followers on Instagram and nearly 900,000 on TikTok.

2:29
Forsyth County3 years ago
EATING N.C.
Alan Muskat
2:27
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Foraging for truffle mushrooms

The rare mushroom is a delicacy in North Carolina dishes.

2:27
Buncombe County3 years ago
EATING N.C.
Ashe County Cheese truck
2:32
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating NC: Ashe County Cheese food truck

Most dairy production in North Carolina is on small family farms, but in Ashe County the dairy industry has become famous.

2:32
Boone3 years ago
EATING N.C.
Chef Stephanie Tyson cooks in her restaurant, Sweet Potatoes.
2:10
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C. — Sweet Potatoes sports James Beard Best Chef semifinalist

Stephanie Tyson became a chef only by necessity, at first.

2:10
Winston-Salem3 years ago
EATING N.C.
Peanuts and Cola Cocktail at Growlers Pourhouse
1:23
EATING N.C.
EATING N.C.

Eating N.C.: Peanuts and Coke inspires cocktail at restaurant

Peanuts and Coke is a nonalcoholic drink from the 1920s.

1:23
Charlotte3 years ago
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