Local craft beers
by Charles Upchurch Quoth the T-shirt: “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Nice thought, even if Ben Franklin didn’t actually say it. Neither can we be certain that Thomas Jefferson actually said, “Beer,…
Category: Food & Drink
Reverie and revelry: Classic Mardi Gras cocktails to try
by Charles Upchurch illustrations by Laura Frankstone There’s a reason New Orleans is home to the Museum of the American cocktail. Most agree the Big Easy is its rightful birthplace and remains the nexus of appreciation and reverence for the…
Mandolin’s Sean and Lizzy Fowler count their blessings
by Felicia Gressette photographs by Lissa Gottwals The sun is slipping away on this crisp autumn afternoon, and a shadow begins to fall over the deck where a square table is beautifully set for six. Candles glow in oversize hurricane…
Made in Raleigh: Roast Grill writes its own rules
In a world where the customer is king, where the answer to most consumer requests is a resounding “Yes,” Raleigh’s hole-in-the-wall hot dog spot, the Roast Grill, prides itself on “No.” No ketchup. No cheese. No mayo, no relish, no…