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The Great Escape: Your 5 West Guide to Stress-Free Thanksgiving Dinner

By Kyle Marie McMahon | The thought of pulling off the perfect Thanksgiving dinner can be a little overwhelming, especially after a busy year.

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Features Food Local Sightseeing

Celebrate by Starlight: FigMINT’s Dinner in the Pines

| By Jennifer Primrose | Photography by Jessica Bratton | Hidden just past I-540 on Highway 64, FigMINT Farms feels like a world apart, where twinkling lights, a long communal…

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Food Local Business Pets

Holiday Gift Ideas: 5 Local Treats

| By Samantha Carson | The holiday season is coming up fast. Are you ready? If you’re still looking for the perfect gift, many local bakeries and shops offer delectable…

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Food

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cups Recipe

| By Grace Barker| A lighly sweetened raspberry center enveloped in a rich and creamy dark chocolate base, this rich and tangy flavor is ready for your next party. Servings:…

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Drink Sip & Savor

CRÚ Wine Bar Unveils Growth Plans and Fresh Design

By Kyle Marie McMahon Since its founding in 2002, CRÚ Food & Wine Bar has been a pioneer in making the wine experience approachable and enjoyable, creating a dedicated space for…

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Food Sports & Fitness

Tailgating Hacks Every Fan Needs This Football Season

By Zach Ferenchak, Rmd. The Food Agency Football season is officially here, and that means parking lots full of grills, coolers, and spirited fans ready to cheer on their…

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Food People & Profiles

Where Coffee Meets Culture: The Turkish Coffee Lady

| By Jennifer Primrose | | It was a warm Friday afternoon when I stopped by the Turkish Coffee Lady in Apex for my interview. Inside the small café,…

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Food

Legends of the Unexpected Local Delights

| By Elliot Acosta | Even in an age where social media is quick to unearth every hidden culinary gem, there are still instances of delectable delights that have…

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Aug 2025

Food Health & Wellness

Fresh, Flavorful, & Craveable: Summer Salad Tips + a Must-Try Recipe

Delivering Deliciousness: 4 Tips for Preparing a Summer Salad That Looks Just as Beautiful as It Tastes By Grace Barker It’s the peak of summertime, which means North Carolina heat, summer dinner…

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Food People & Profiles

The Heart Behind the Dumplings: Chef Chun of Brewery Bhavana

A quiet force in the kitchen, Chef Chun blends culture, creativity, and care in every dish. BY KYLE MARIE MCMAHON | PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHEF CHUN At Brewery Bhavana, the dumplings are…

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Drink

Celebrate National Tequila Day at Superica in Cary

BY DATHAN KAZSUK If you're a tequila lover, every day can be considered National Tequila Day. But if not, you can look forward to July 24 as a day to raise…

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Food People & Profiles

Pitmaster Christopher Prieto’s Secret Ingredient for a Great Barbecue—Plus a Recipe!

The award-winning pitmaster behind Prime BBQ shares practical grilling tips—and his deeper philosophy on why hospitality matters most By Kyle Marie McMahon With summer in full swing and grills across North Carolina…

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Food Talk of the Triangle

Drink Features

The Blind Pelican’s Bloody Mary Revolution

From Brunch to Bucket List BY JENNIFER PRIMROSE | PHOTOS BY JESSICA BRATTON In Holly Springs, something wildly unexpected has been happening, and we had to get to the bottom of it—a…

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Jun 2025

Food

The Hot Dog Days of Summer

By Dathan Kazsuk Let’s get one thing straight: There’s no shame in loving a good hot dog. Sure, it’s not caviar and an expensive bottle of French Champagne. It’s not…

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May 2025

A Conversation with Doc B’s Culinary VP Brian Wright

By Dathan Kazsuk If you’ve ever had that moment—you know the one—where a restaurant manages to pull off everything it attempts without missing a beat, you’ve probably stumbled into Doc B’s.…