“The farmer is the only man in our economy who buys everything at retail, sells everything at wholesale, and pays the freight both ways.” Sadly, for many farmers that quote from President John F. Kennedy is far too accurate. Fortunately, for both farmers and those who benefit from them—which would be every one of us—organizations […]
Curt Fields
Bio: Curt Fields is the Associate Editor at INDY Week. He lives in Raleigh.Email: [email protected]
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A steady hand is more important than an umbrella for this “downpour”
Clouds Brewing 126 N. West St., Raleigh Monday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–midnight; Sunday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. 919-307-8335 www.cloudsbrewing.com The veteran bartender offered some pouring tips, Then a rookie flipped the tap and poured a glass. It was about 50 percent foam. All I could do was shake my head. Unfortunately, the rookie in […]
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Annual Lebanese Festival provides authentic tastes
Lebanese Festival Saturday, April 4, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. City Plaza, Fayetteville St. Raleigh www.tlanc.us. UPDATED APRIL 3, 7:30 a.m. Remember how the Avengers rewarded themselves after defeating Loki and his army of space aliens by having shawarma? Well, after the almost-as-daunting task of making it through another week of work or school, you can reward […]
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Good beer and comfortable confines at Draft Line
DRAFT LINE BREWING CO. 341 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919-557-7121 www.draftlinebrewing.comMonday-Thursday, 4–10 p.m.; Friday, 4 p.m.–midnight; Saturday, noon–midnight; Sunday, 1–8 p.m. No one yelled “Norm!” as I walked into Draft Line Brewing on a recent evening, but when I left a few hours later the 1980s TV theme song “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” was running […]
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Eat well and expand your vocabulary at Mason Jar Tavern
Mason Jar Tavern 114 Grand Hill Place Holly Springs | 919-964-5060 www.themasonjartavern.com Sunday–Wednesday, 11 a.m.–midnight; Thursday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–2 a.m. Never in my professional or personal life have I felt compelled to utter the word amazeballsuntil now. Blame the fried mac-and-cheese bites made with pimento cheese at Mason Jar Tavern in Holly Springs. The appetizer arrives […]
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Should North Carolina State try to suplex the WWE?
If administrators at North Carolina State are looking for ways to improve the school’s financial situation—and what educational institution isn’t doing that?—then they should cast their eyes northward to the Stamford, Connecticut, headquarters of the WWE. Why? Well, World Wrestling Entertainment is the biggest organization in professional wrestling, or, ahem, sports entertainment as they like […]
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21c’s bar and restaurant is now open
COUNTING HOUSE 111 N. Corcoran St., Durham 919-956-6760 www.countinghousenc.com Dinner: Sunday–Thursday, 5:30–10 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 5:30–11 p.m. Lounge: Sunday–Thursday, 3 p.m.–1 a.m.; Friday–Saturday, 3 p.m.–2 a.m. Sparks could be seen through the windows, showering down in flaming arcs. Construction workers tramped in and out through the doors. I would watch from my office window, wondering when […]
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Durham gets new place to drink with opening of Counting House
The wait is over. Counting House, the restaurant and bar in Durham’s new 21c Museum Hotel, opens Monday, March 9. Executive chef Josh Munchel will focus on regional dishes that feature locally sourced seasonal ingredients and an emphasis on rotisserie and roasting techniques. Seafood selections will include oysters, marinated mussels and trout terrine. The menu […]
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Geeks-N-Taps combines science, beer and fun
If you have Facebook friends who love posting inspirational quotes, the odds are good you’ve seen the adage “Do what you love, and it isn’t work.” Pat Phelps has that nailed. She is the driving force behind the Geeks-N-Taps event series. “I love science, and I love beer,” Phelps says, “so it’s a great combination.” […]
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Triangle and North Carolina well-represented among Beard semifinalists
Several Triangle and North Carolina chefs made the list as semifinalists for the James Beard Foundation’s 2015 Restaurant and Chef Award categories. They were announced by the Beard Foundation earlier today. In the category of “Outstanding Baker” the Triangle is represented by Phoebe Lawless of Scratch Bakery in Durham and Lionel Vatinet of La Farm […]