Dec 30, 2021
2021 was an extremely challenging year, yet it proved to be quite fruitful. Max and Matt recap a year of new heights on the pod, the realization of new businesses and the creation of annual events.
While Matt and Max have come to the realization that neither of them are Barbara "Wawa" Walters, it turns out that people...
Dec 23, 2021
Queeny's is a place for the community of Durham.
Imagine a "gastropub" located in the heart of Durham, that is a community center. Queeny's is not only great food and drink but there are events like book clubs and live podcasts!
Sean Umstead, Michelle Vanderwalker and King Kenney are the royal triumvirate of behind...
Dec 16, 2021
Sometimes a little perspective is all you need to snap it all into focus. A BBQ obsessed Canadian e-mailed us from Edmonton, Alberta with an NC itinerary for the ages.
Peter Zukiwski of Pitt County BBQ has been studying NC BBQ for years to understand the beauty and technique of what makes...
Dec 9, 2021
Biridiana and Alondra Frausto of @fondalupitanc in Sanford, NC are one of @eater’s best 11 new restaurants in America this year! Fonda Lupita does not serve your typical Mexican fare, rather everything is made how their mom (Lupita) would make it at home (with recipes inspired by Queretaro Mexico where their mom is...
Dec 2, 2021
Sam Hess will turn you into a "cookie monster!"
Compelled to do something to help during the social unrest of June 2020 Sam decided she would use her baking talents to raise money for the Exoneration Initiative. Not only did this help the Black Lives Matter Movement but it proved to Sam that she could use her baking...