Food, Bev, & Other Features
Fresh Catch: Sono Sushi
March 2018
Twelve months into his post as executive chef, Hyun-woo Kim’s love of fresh fish and culinary emprise has revitalized the downtown Raleigh sushi restaurant.
Dash of Flavor: Winston-Salem’s quirky, sophisticated food scene
February 2018
I spent a weekend eating my way through this former tobacco town, which has more than forged a name for itself in the culinary scene.
Sharing Southern Specialties Around Town
January/ February 2018
Rye Bar & Southern Kitchen in downtown Raleigh launched a new takeout option.
Hurry to Stanbury. Its Elusive Ribeye Burger Sells Out Nightly.
INDYWeek
1/24/17
You’re going to have to keep an eye out via social media, find a source on the inside, or just eat there every night and hope for the best.
Why Everyone’s Dry January Is Your Lucky Break
INDYWeek
1/24/17
It’s all the rage to quit drinking in January. Now’s the time to take advantage of the empty bars (in moderation, of course).
Women Chefs and Activists Crushed It In the Food Scene in 2017
INDYWeek
12/17/2017
Pay-what-you-can-cafe invites everyone to sit at the table in Raleigh
Restaurant Insider
10/30/2017
Table Raleigh aims to address food insecurity in a dignified way while providing an opportunity for connection and community creation.
The mimosa is free in NC
Restaurant Insider
8/8/17
North Carolina passes “Brunch Bill,” pushing back “blue laws” and paving the way for restaurants to serve drinks as early as 10 a.m. on Sundays. Now, local governments across the state work to #FreeTheMimosa
An agave falls in Oakwood
INDYWeek
7/12/17
Bond Brother’s Brewing and Gallo Pelon Mezcaleria turn one favorite local flora’s death sentence into a spirited second life.
EATS Magazine, INDYWeek (Print only)
Summer 2017
A pop star & politics: A night with Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, & Pharrell Williams at Walnut Creek
Raleigh Agenda
11/4/16
Four Raleigh ghost stories
Raleigh Agenda
10/28/16
Just in time for Halloween, we explore three classic Raleigh ghost stories in historic locations and one contemporary tale centered around a restaurant you’ve likely visited.
The house (and museum) that Pope built
Raleigh Agenda
9/6/16
We visit the downtown Raleigh house of Thomas Pope, who became the first black man to run for mayor in the Jim Crow South, and discover relevant political lessons.
“Bida” And “Manda”—the Namesakes of Raleigh’s Bida Manda—Finally See Their Children’s Restaurant
Raleigh Agenda
8/24/16
Nearly two decades after sending their children, Bida Manda restaurant owners Vanvisa and Vansana Nolintha, to North Carolina for school, “Bida” and “Manda,” mom and dad, finally get visas to come visit.
Jill Abramson tells grads that getting dumped from New York Times hurts
New York Daily News
5/19/14