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Ride Into The Old West At One Of North Carolina’s Most Overlooked Restaurant

There’s a place in Williamston, North Carolina where the frontier spirit didn’t just survive, it set up a full dining room and started serving char-broiled steaks. Deadwood is one of those discoveries that makes you feel genuinely lucky, the kind of place that exists in the space between what you expected and what you actually got, and the gap between those two things is enormous.

Williamston, NC · 3d
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The Daily Advance

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Albemarle Neighbor: Bowman turns late-night baking into Edenton home business

In Edenton, Ashley Bowman spends her nights mixing up batches of sweets for her Take It EZ Home Bakery. “I’ve always liked to cook,” Bowman said. “This is what I do for fun.” Bowman, a pharmacy operations manager at the Walgreens in Edenton, started the home bakery more than a year ago. She named it after the initials of her sons, Eason and Zane. She does her baking at night, after her family has gone to sleep, filling the house with the aroma of desserts in the oven. Bowman makes a variety of cinnamon rolls, including cookies and cream, a favorite of one of her sons. She also makes pound cakes, but cake pops are among her most popular items. She can make them in a range of cake flavors and customize them for special occasions, including themed cake pops for children’s birthdays and school-themed ones that have become popular teacher gifts. Bowman said she was inspired to bake by her grandmother, who died three years ago. “She would dip everything in chocolate during Christmas,” Bowman said. She also turns to TikTok for ideas. “I put a twist on it to make it my own,” she said. Bowman will sell

Edenton, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Beyond Buc-ee's: Restaurants with Texas ties keep heading to NC

North Carolina is getting a taste of the Lone Star State. Texas-based Buc-ee’s, already building one store in the state, is now eyeing a second location along Interstate 95. The travel center could join Texas-inspired restaurants setting up shop in the Raleigh area. From a barbecue joint to a beloved burger chain, here are openings The News & Observer has covered this year: Buc-ee’s could build a second North Carolina travel center near I-95 and Halifax Road in Rocky Mount. Its first NC location is already under construction off I-85/40 in Alamance County, and there’s no official opening date. East of Texas , a Texas-style barbecue restaurant from owner Claire Calvin, opened at Durham’s American Tobacco Campus . The restaurant serves brisket, burnt ends, pork belly and housemade sausage. It’s an expansion of a Winston-Salem spot that opened in 2023. Shipley Donuts , founded in Houston in 1936, plans to open two Raleigh shops over the next two years, with the first expected in 2027. The chain is known for handcrafted doughnuts and savory kolaches stuffed with fillings like sausage and jalapeños. Whataburger opened its first Triangle locations : in Wake Forest at 489 Calvin Jones Highway and in Raleigh

North Carolina · 6d

The Daily Advance

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Voters return Corprew, Nelson, Ward; approve ABC store, mixed drinks

All three Republican county commissioners whose seats were on the ballot won new terms Tuesday, according to unofficial results. Tim Corprew led the field with 2,326 votes, or 52% of the 4,452 votes cast. Wallace Nelson received 1,104 votes (25%), and James Ward received 1,022 (23%). Corprew collected 1,474 of his votes during early voting, which ran from Oct. 15 to Oct. 31. Nelson received 746 early votes, and Ward received 642. In other races, Sheriff Shelby White was reelected without opposition to another four-year term. White ran as a Democrat in 2018, when he defeated Republican Jim Bray, and again in 2022. He has since switched parties and ran as a Republican on Tuesday. Clerk of Superior Court Todd Tilley also ran unopposed for another four-year term. Tilley ran unopposed as a Democrat in 2018 and 2022 before running as a Republican this year. Voters also overwhelmingly approved two local referendums. The first authorizes the county to establish an ABC board and operate an ABC store. The Town of Hertford already has both. The measure passed 4,250 to 1,200. The second allows the sale of mixed drinks, or liquor by the drink, at restaurants, private clubs and other qualified

Hertford, NC · 2d

The Daily Reflector

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Pitt County Health Inspections: Oct. 28-Nov. 3

Pitt County Environmental Health inspected 25 area restaurants between Oct. 28-Nov. 3. Two restaurants received a B grade. Scores ranged from 86.50 to 99.50. Visit this item on reflector.com to read the full listing of reports. EC PHO VIETNAMESE NOODLE HOUSE Address: 109 S.E. Greenville Blvd. #100, Greenville Inspection date: Oct. 28, 2026 Final score: 86.50, Grade B Violations: Proper date marking & disposition (3 demerits): Inspectors found ready-to-eat foods dated for the day of inspection rather than when prepared or removed from the freezer, along with cooked sausage and roasted pork that were more than seven days old. Both items were discarded during the inspection. Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records (3 demerits): No time was documented on cooked beef and pork being held at room temperature, and spring onion, garlic in oil and hydrated noodles were not discarded after four hours as required. Written time-control procedures also were not filled out. Hands clean & properly washed (2 demerits): An employee discarded saran wrap that had raw beef juice on it, then put on clean gloves without washing hands first. Food- contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (1.50 demerits): An employee wiped down a slicer with a

Pitt County, NC · 2d

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Barbecue Still Rules At These 8 Joints Across Eastern North Carolina

In Eastern North Carolina, barbecue means chopped pork, a vinegar-based sauce, and a plate of slaw on the side. Some of the best spots have been cooking the same way for decades, and a few only open a handful of days each week. This list covers eight joints from Ayden...

North Carolina · 4d

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People Wait Outside For Hours At This 10-Table North Carolina Steakhouse That Serves Only Ribeye

There are restaurants that give you options, and then there’s the Beefmastor Inn in Wilson, North Carolina, which looked at the whole idea of options and politely showed them the door. One cut of beef, one dining room, and a line out front that tells you everything you need...

Wilson, NC · 8d

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King’s Barbecue In Kinston Has Fed Eastern North Carolina Crowds Since 1936

Some road trips in eastern North Carolina have an unofficial rule: nobody passes through Kinston without stopping to eat. Families heading to the beach plan their drives around it. Folks who moved across the country have had its barbecue shipped to their doorsteps, and former locals make it their first...

Kinston, NC · 14d

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NCRLA brings Hospitality Summit Series to New Bern with bipartisan panel Monday

The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) is hosting a Summit Series in New Bern this week. The "Hospitality Summit Series: New Bern Edition Hospitality leaders connect for policy insights, trends, and networking," Will be at the Doubletree by Hilton Monday morning 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. According to...

New Bern, NC · 20h

Rocky Mount Telegram

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Beans & Brews pulls out all the stops to benefit Meals on Wheels

Dark and stormy skies greeted guests arriving at Rocky Mount Mills for the 11th Annual Beans & Brews fundraiser benefiting Meals on Wheels of Rocky Mount. But unlike the fun, the rain didn’t last. As the weather cleared Thursday evening, supporters packed the Power House and spilled into the courtyard, enjoying chili, craft beer and live music while helping raise funds for an organization that serves some of the community’s more vulnerable residents. For Meals on Wheels of Rocky Mount, the annual fundraiser is much more than a social gathering. It is an opportunity to support a growing mission. The organization currently serves 105 seniors through 15 delivery routes and delivered approximately 42,000 meals during the past year. Demand continues to rise, with the agency now receiving more than 20 calls each week from seniors seeking assistance. Inside the Power House, the aroma of simmering spices, smoked meats and secret family recipes filled the air as guests sampled entries from 17 competing chili teams representing local businesses, churches and community organizations. Friendly competition was on full display as teams such as Holy Smokes, Steam & Spice, Wall Street Heat, Bean Counters, Tall Pines Chili Squad and Black N Blue Q

Rocky Mount, NC · 3d

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This Little Ayden, North Carolina Diner Serves Collards And Whole-Hog Barbecue Like Nowhere Else

A carved wooden pig weighing hundreds of pounds is not what most drivers expect to spot on a quiet eastern North Carolina street. Behind it sits a plain little diner that looks like it has not changed in decades. Step inside, though, and the smell of wood-cooked pork and slow-simmered...

Ayden, NC · 7d

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‘It means a lot’: Hookerton bakery heads to Georgia to cook with Paula Deen

HOOKERTON, N.C. (WITN) - Chef, TV personality, and cookbook author Paula Deen is known to millions worldwide, and now a Hookerton bakery is getting the opportunity to cook alongside the star. It’s a moment Ginger Snaps Bakery owners Jaime and Jamie Edelen say they’ll never forget: when Paula Deen asked...

Hookerton, NC · 5d

Chowan Herald

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Edenton Farmers Market celebrates Halloween

The Edenton’s Farmers Market was in full Halloween mode as both customers and vendors took the holiday chance to walk on the wild side. There was a scarecrow, an inflatable chicken, alien abductions, a Harry Potter character and more residents and market vendors expressing their creative side. The market provides fresh local produce, baked goods, seafood, crafts and even signing tables from local authors. The Edenton Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm. The market is located at 200 North Broad Street in Edenton.

Edenton, NC · 3d

The Johnstonian News

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JoCo Restaurant Week links businesses, community

JoCo Restaurant Week, now expanded countywide, features 23 restaurants through Nov. 7 and aims to connect local businesses with their communities.

Smithfield, NC · 7d

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Boater's Delight: Deli to bring quick bites to downtown, waterfront docks

It’s a warm, sunny day and all of a sudden you’re a kid again swimming and skiing on the Pamlico River. Having spent most of the morning and early afternoon in the water, you’re now tired and hungry. Lunch could mean waiting an hour for a restaurant or hoping your parents packed a picnic to eat on the boat or sandbar.

Washington, NC · 7d

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10 North Carolina BBQ Joints Locals Swear Get Overlooked While Tourists Chase the Big Names

Some of my favorite meals in North Carolina started with a plain building, a gravel lot, and a hunch that the smoke drifting out the back meant something good. You walk in expecting a quick bite and walk out planning your next visit. While the famous names collect the long...

North Carolina · 9d

The Daily Reflector

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Native Fine Diner's Michelin designation puts Greenville on the food map

The recent Michelin Dining Guide recommendation has Native Fine Diner and its owner, Luke Owens, paying even closer attention to details. Owens was in Nashville, Tennessee, last week to be recognized for his restaurant’s prestigious recommended status in the Michelin Guide American South, one of only 58 listings from North Carolina. The honor came after a year of surreptitious visits from anonymous inspectors who graded the restaurant based on a host of characteristics, including the quality of the ingredients, the mastery of flavor and cooking techniques, the ability to see the chef’s personality come through the food and the value of the meal. It marks the first time a Greenville restaurant has been named to the Michelin Guide, which was originally developed by the tire company as a way to give people guidance on where to travel and where to eat when they travel. The designation goes a long way toward establishing the city as a place with good dining experiences and it opens up the possibility that more Greenville-area restaurants may be included in future editions of the annual guide, Owens said. Owens fills an unusual niche in the restaurant business. His restaurant is both upscale and common. “You

Greenville, NC · 9d

The Daily Reflector

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Pitt County Health Inspections: Oct. 21-27

Pitt County Environmental Health inspected 40 area restaurants between Oct. 21-27. Six restaurants received a B grade. Scores ranged from 85 to 100. Visit this story on reflector.com to read the full listing of reports. The Rickhouse Address: 710 A Red Banks Road, Greenville Inspection date: Oct. 21, 2026 Final score: 89, Grade B Violations: Proper cold holding temperatures (3 demerits): Rice was found stacked above the fill line at 50-54 F, and a container of risotto measured 50 F.Hands clean and properly washed (2 demerits): A food employee handled raw beef, then touched tongs and a drawer before unwrapping cooked ribs.Proper date marking and disposition (1.5 demerits): Some time/temperature-control-for-safety foods lacked date marks, including marinara with an altered label.Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible (1 demerit): Soap was not available at handsinks in the kitchen. Anita’s Mexican Restaurant Address: 1915 N. Memorial Dr., Greenville Inspection date: Oct. 23, 2026 Final score: 87.50, Grade B Violations: No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods (4 demerits): An employee used a bare hand to hold a cut head of lettuce while cutting it.Food separated and protected (1.5 demerits): Tortillas were found in grocery bags, and a package of raw beef was stored touching

Pitt County, NC · 10d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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Café operator enjoys making exotic sandwiches

Melissa Gay said business at her café in the northwestern part of the city has been great, with consistent customers coming in and with new customers coming in from all over. Gay said Wednesday afternoon that, in fact, someone was going to be coming in from Virginia the next day after seeing her postings on social media. Gay has The Well Fed Cheetah, which offers boxed lunches and offers sandwiches, candied jalapeno pimento cheese, chicken bacon ranch dips, pasta salads and desserts. The Well Fed Cheetah began serving customers July 13 and had an official opening ceremony Wednesday afternoon. The business is off Benvenue Road between Independence Drive and North Wesleyan Boulevard and inside the same location as the Remedy This ... Naturally! health foods store. Gay said the reason for the flood of customers is because she offers exotic choices of sandwiches and posts images of them on social media. The Well Fed Cheetah has 71,000 followers on Facebook. Gay said that one sandwich that is popular is turkey with a cranberry fluff with candied pecans. The sandwich includes lettuce and tomato drizzled with honey. Gay also said that another popular item that she makes is a turkey bacon

Edgecombe County, NC · 11d

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Step Back Into The Wild West At This Underrated Restaurant In North Carolina

Nobody told Williamston, North Carolina that the frontier closed, and honestly, thank goodness for that. Deadwood is sitting right there in eastern North Carolina, doing something so unexpected and so genuinely fun that it makes you question every weekend you’ve ever spent doing something ordinary instead. Let’s start with...

Williamston, NC · 17d