Pshaw on all those who said the North Carolina State Fair wasn’t worth the drive. Ate my way through it yesterday. All sorts of good things, many mentioned here. Country ham and biscuit, a plate of barbecue from the Sunrise... (9 replies, last updated by Holly Moore October 26, 2001)

Here is a list of food-related things that are native to North Carolina: Mount Olive Pickles (from you guessed it, Mount Olive, NC) I always thought Duke’s Mayonnaise was local to NC, named after the university in Durham,... (69 replies, last updated by lkmatlake August 31, 2007)

don’t like the looks of you , TTE. Juuuust kidding, of course! I know there’s a no-smoking section in the back, but I do wish the whole place were smoke-free just because I like the vibe in the front room best. One... (18 replies, last updated by yummyewe May 7, 2009)

Hi all, I’m doing a driving tour through North and South Carolina looking for interesting and fun food shopping neighborhoods. Places like the Strip District in Pittsburgh, the Italian Market in Philly and Kensington Market... (23 replies, last updated by rossgrady May 8, 2007)

I’ve lived up and down the East Coast, including North Carolina, and have been struck by the number of breweries in the Tar Heel state producing great craft beer. I was also surprised and impressed at the number of bars and... (13 replies, last updated by Crisco July 1, 2008)

Any recs for good eats within walking distance of the University? I’ll take anything, diners, BBQ, high-end, Japanese, Mexican, Chinese, etc. Thanks very much. (24 replies, last updated by ipsedixit April 26, 2008)

I previously posted and now I realize wrong state. Rockville, North Carolina and it doesn’t matter type etc. just interested in the chow and thanks for the advice n Rockville SC (1 reply, last updated by Tee February 21, 2003)

Carvel at Quail Corners in Raleigh is kosher under the supervision of Rabbi Natan Greenblatt of Memphis. This is the ONLY kosher Carvel location in the state and may very well be the only kosher eating place in this end of the... (1 reply, last updated by DeisCane January 16, 2005)

I’m from the Wilminton, NC area and have been looking for good BBQ as well. Brother Jimmy’s is owned by a New Yorker that went to Duke (otherwise known as the University of New Jersey at North Carolina). They... (11 replies, last updated by prunefeet October 27, 2007)

According to http://www.wineamerica.org/ . . . In 2005, North Carolina ranked 13th among the 50 states in wine production. The state produced 767,648 gallons, the equivalent of approximately 322,874 cases of wine (one case of... (4 replies, last updated by Sam B June 29, 2009)

I recently made a short trip to Greensboro, but had enough time to eat in Allen & Son outside of Chapel Hill and Lexington BBQ, in Lexington. First of all there are 2 different Allen & Sons and the one to go to is the one north... (4 replies, last updated by hungryphillip February 28, 2008)

It’s been years since I’ve been to Oriental and I was wondering if Steamers was still open. We regularly went there when my parents were in state - one of my Dad’s favorite restaurants. We all loved going there.... (3 replies, last updated by MomComfort February 15, 2008)

How in the world could you question Sweet Potatoes being open after reading that? I mean really...it CLEARLY states that Cotton Mill was a separate restaurant, that Cotton Mill closed, and now the owners invite everyone to visit... (8 replies, last updated by lexpatti April 10, 2009)

I apologize if I missed the North Carolina board somewhere. I have a vegetarian friend who just began attending grad school at NC State. I wanted to surprise him with some trusty recommendations from my fellow CHers for good... (8 replies, last updated by Suzy Q October 3, 2007)

in North Carolina is decent Brunswick Stew. Any suggestions? (29 replies, last updated by mrwaterslide September 18, 2007)