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Why Are Beer and Wine Drinkers Obsessed with Tinned Fish?

By Dathan Kazsuk Alright, let’s just address the slippery, oily elephant in the room: tinned fish and beer. Sounds gross, right? Sardines swimming in oil, fermented squid doing god-knows-what in a.

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Mala Pata Delivers Oaxacan-Inspired Fare with Local Flavor

A fresh take on modern Latin-American cuisine with artful dishes and serious corn cred By Kyle Marie McMahon Tucked into a cozy corner of Raleigh’s evolving Gateway Plaza, Mala Pata.

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Bubbles & Brisket Returns for Its 5th Year

By Dathan Kazsuk It’s back. The event that somehow manages to combine two of my favorite things—brisket and sparkling wines! Oh, and a 90s hip-hop soundtrack. How can that trio go.

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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..

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Raleigh’s Craft Cocktail Revival Begins Here

BY DATHAN KAZSUK The art of cocktail making has always been about more than just the drink—it’s about the experience, the storytelling and the connection. Boatman Spirits Co., set to.

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How North Carolina is Becoming a Wine Destination

ABOVE: Matheson Worrell is part of the duo that makes up the winemakers at Dynamis Estate Wines in Jonesville. By Jennifer Primrose As a wine lover who spends countless weekends.

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Brewgaloo Brings Craft Beer Fans to the Heart of Raleigh

BY DATHAN KAZSUK White or Black. Male or Female. Single, married, Republican, Democrat—at the end of the day, there’s one universal truth we can all raise a glass to: we.

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Ride the NC Ale Trail by Rail & Explore Craft Breweries

The NC Ale Trail by Rail blends train travel and regional craft beer exploration By JENNIFER PRIMROSE North Carolina’s craft beer scene has gotten a unique twist with the launch.

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Little Rey “Al Carbón”: Northern Mexico Meets Raleigh

By Dathan Kazsuk Mexican food holds a special place in my heart—especially when I’m not playing sommelier at the dinner table. So, when we received a personal invite to check out Little.

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Carolina Brewery Toasts 30 Years of Craft Beer Excellence

From Chapel Hill roots to a Triangle icon, Carolina Brewery toasts three decades of quality and innovation By JENNIFER PRIMROSE Carolina Brewery, a cornerstone of North Carolina’s craft beer scene,.

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