Port Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky from the Virginia Distillery Co.
Virginia Distillery Co. was started in 2011 in Livingston, Va. The distillery is focused on distilling and aging single malt whiskey. However, since much…
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Chimichurri Steak Skewers
Chimichurri Steak Skewers Yield: 16-20 mini skewers 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley ½ cup fresh cilantro ¼ cup fresh oregano 3 cloves garlic, peeled…
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Finding Home
Nearly ten years ago, Desy Nikolova left her homeland of Bulgaria and moved to the United States with high hopes. What began as an…
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A Tale of 3 Vodkas: Comparing Craft Spirits
Vodka is a consistently well-loved spirit in our area of the South. You can’t go to a local restaurant or bar without seeing vodka…
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Oktoberfest Lager from Bombshell Beer Company
Weddings are full of traditions — something borrowed, something blue — and beer. In past centuries, it was common in Europe to have a…
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Restaurant Profile: Vicious Fishes Brewery, Tap and Kitchen
Perhaps it’s the catchy, rhyming name that makes Vicious Fishes intriguing. At least that’s what Ken O’Berry thought when he came up with the…
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Think Outside the (Lunch) Box
As far as meals go, lunch is overlooked and underappreciated. Busy schedules mean folks are exercising or running errands instead of enjoying a leisurely…
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Flame and Fortune
On the Friday before Apex’s Peak City Pig Fest, Shannon Turner is inside her air-conditioned RV, taking care of chicken business. The pitmaster of…
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Restaurant Profile: Scratch Kitchen & Taproom
One glance at the menu reveals that Scratch Kitchen & Taproom in downtown Apex does things differently than most restaurants. That’s good news for…
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Cary’s Crepe Queen
As a self-professed Francophile, Joan Baumer knows crepes. Growing up eating her mother’s version of the French treat and continuing the tradition with her…
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