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Come toast NC beer and brewery guidebook

Posted on April 17, 2012 by didaniel

If you’re a fan of quality beer, belly up to tonight’s soiree at Fullsteam Brewery in Durham, where craft brewer Erik Lars Myers will discuss and sign copies of his just-released guidebook “North Carolina Craft Beer & Breweries” (John F. … Continue reading →

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Wilmington wakes up to good food

Posted on June 22, 2011 by didaniel

The last time I was in Wilmington, dining options were mostly pretty standard fare. What a difference a few years make. The only restaurant I have from there in my book is Catch, but here are the ones I’d add … Continue reading →

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Asheville’s Tupelo Honey Cafe puts out cookbook

Posted on May 25, 2011 by didaniel

Tupelo Honey Café is one of those landmark dining spots that actually deserves its popularity. Tourists and locals alike go to the Asheville restaurant for Southern comfort food with a modern twist. It’s a high-volume place (and a second location … Continue reading →

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Thanks for the best coming-out party ever!

Posted on March 8, 2011 by didaniel

Thanks to the more than 250 people (!) who came out to Fullsteam Brewery last night to celebrate farms, farmers, and the launch of “Farm Fresh North Carolina.” (Oh yeah, and beer and local sausages and live bluegrass, too.) You … Continue reading →

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So much more than a peck of peppers

Posted on September 29, 2010 by didaniel

There’s nothing like a pepper fest to pep me up. Unfortunately, I won’t be in town for Sunday’s Pittsboro Pepper Festival from 4 to 7 p.m. at Piedmont Biofarm. Here are highlights: Pepper dishes from local chefs. A pepper tasting … Continue reading →

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Fullsteam ahead!

Posted on August 20, 2010 by didaniel

One day I’m sure we’ll find ourselves saying, yes, we were there, we were at opening day of Fullsteam R&D, the tavern on the premises of Fullsteam Brewery, Durham’s “plow-to-pint” beer maker. Out-of-towners, put this on your must-visit list. Its … Continue reading →

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