News food 2008-08-15 Andanh.com

Frederick Wildman imports passionate—and expensive—wines Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 MST

A recent wine tasting in Cary was one of just six stops on Frederick Wildman & Sons' Grand Tour 2008. By Arturo Ciompi.

Triangle Restaurant Week encourages diners to try new places Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 MST
Plus: Chapel Hill Wine Company and Chapel Hill Creamery's even features Spanish wine and locally made cheese; gormet popcorn now available at The Mad Popper; and great local food on The Biscuit blog. By Claire Cusick.

Donations needed at the food bank Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 MST
Plus: Grilling at Whole Foods in Raleigh and Taste of Durham By Claire Cusick.

Strawberry heaven Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 MST

Of all the sights and smells that suggest summer is on its way for sure, succulent, glistening strawberries top the list. By Sheryl Cornett.

The Barbecue Joint plans to move to larger space Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 MST

Plus: The Flying Burrito reopens after renovations; enjoy dining on a patio at Glasshalfull and, later this summer, at Bloomsbury Bistro; and Pop's delivers By Claire Cusick.

Scott Howell opens Rockwood Filling Station Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:00:00 MST
Plus: The Ocean Grill opens, and the 2008 Diamond Dinner Series begins this month By Claire Cusick.

Ashe County's culinary delights ensure visitors don't go hungry Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:00:00 MST

If you're driving up to the mountains from the Triangle, you'll appreciate the expanding restaurant scene, whether you're there to hike, bike, raft or watch the leaves turn. By Jane Hobson Snyder.

Lucky 32's pie recipe contest Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 MST
Plus: Saladelia replacing Starbucks at American Tobacco; South becoming French By Claire Cusick.

North Carolina farm-raised trout Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 MST

Grilled fish and roasted beet salad make light summer suppers refreshingly easy By Sheryl Cornett.

Nobody doesn't like Columbia Crest Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 MST

Why has this non-Californian wine property achieved such stellar results? One explanation could be that the winery hovers on the 46 parallel, the same latitude as Bordeaux. By Arturo Ciompi.

A secret family sauce will tickle palates at Hog Day Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:00:00 MST

Karen Coble Albright spent two years perfecting Old South Family BBQ Sauce using her late grandfather's secret family recipe that dates back to the 1800s. By Victoria Bouloubasis.

Trali Irish Restaurant opens near Brier Creek Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:00:00 MST
Plus: Green Tango third location coming soon; Panzanella hosts farm dinner; create your own farmers' market shopping kit By Claire Cusick.

A plethora of peaches Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:00:00 MST

Peach Pot Pie and Peach Brandy By Sheryl Cornett.

ADF post-performance soirees at Six Plates Wine Bar Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00:00 MST
Plus: Pancuito to host its second Community Dinner with special guests; ChathamArts' Potluck in a Pasture at Ayrshire Farm; and June is Eat Local Triangle month. By Claire Cusick.

So many tomatoes, so little time Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00:00 MST

Gazpacho's ingredients showcase farmers' market produce in this high season. By Sheryl Cornett.

Homemade ice cream has history in my family Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:49:21 -0400
It's the perfect time of the year for ice cream.

Wilmington's Deluxe restaurant draws vacationers downtown Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:00:00 MST

The menu is inventive in both its use of organic ingredients and its combination of cultural tastes and artistic plate presentation. By Victoria Bouloubasis.

Eno fest eats Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:00:00 MST
Plus: Noodles & Company in Durham; Rosie's Plate, a fresh food service for people with food restrictions; four-course tomato dinner at Old Granary Restaurant in Fearrington By Claire Cusick.

Independence Day cookouts from Piedmont farms and N.C. waters Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:00:00 MST

In spite of the abundance and diversity at our high-summer farmers' markets, it's a likely default to think of hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad and watermelon for a July Fourth cookout. And why not? By Sheryl Cornett.

Is Bottle Shock the new Sideways? Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 MST

This tale, adored by industry insiders worldwide, makes one wonder what Hollywood will do to spice it up. By Arturo Ciompi.

New Tyler's Taproom in Apex hosts "Brunch with the Brewer" Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 MST
Plus: New owner for The Down Under Pub; Eno Restaurant & Market coming to Durham; healthy fast food at EVOS; Fresh Market coming to Chapel Hill By Claire Cusick.

Free wine all around Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00:00 MST
Learn the Dos and Don'ts for wine tastings, then visit Chapel Hill Wine Co., Wine Authorities, Great Grapes, Seaboard Wine and Total Wine By Claire Cusick.

Blueberry thrills Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00:00 MST

For thrills in a snap, Blueberry Kuchen never fails to please or come out beautifully. By Sheryl Cornett.

The surprising art of power lunching in the Triangle Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00:00 MST

Business in North Carolina gets done a little differently. By Jane Hobson Snyder.

Peach Day at the N.C. Farmers' Market Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00:00 MST
Plus: Tomato Day at the Carrboro Farmers' Market; Craig LeHoullier's Tomatopalooza; Tomato Feast Dinners at Zely & Ritz; The Fit Chef seminar By Claire Cusick.

Cucumber in the round Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:20:00 -0400
Walter Jeffries of Hanover Road in Graham sent in photos of unusual cucumbers that came off two different vines, both of which will only produce strange cucumbers like the ones shown.

Double-barrel squash Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:21:00 -0400
Shirley Fogt of Mebane brought in this unusual yellow squash..

Community-owned store in the works for Durham Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00:00 MST
Plus: a successful Pop the Cap 2.0 mission, Full Steam Brewery to open soon and free cooking class at Cary's Savor Hospitality By Claire Cusick.

Summertime, and fish salad is easy Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00:00 MST

I love this dish, and there are as many ways to fix it as there are Provençal villages, with almost as many versions claiming to be authentic and traditional. By Sheryl Cornett.

Pittboro's new bar, The City Tap Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:00:00 MST

Plus: Larry's Beans saves the planet, again; Jibarra moves; kids cook at Kitchen 14; Daisy Cakes brings cupcakes to you By Claire Cusick.

Whet your palate with Dry Creek wines Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 MST

History tells us that Zinfandel and Dry Creek have been tighter than Mary-Kate and Ashley, and for decades longer. By Arturo Ciompi.

Now Dazzling Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 MST
Area chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, food activists and food artisans are making us proud. By Claire Cusick.

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