THINGS TO DO - Cardinal & Pine

Dec 2022 16

6 Hot Chocolate Recipes to Warm You Up (and 1 to Cool You Down)

By Leah Sherrell | COMMUNITY, FOOD AND DRINK, LOCAL CULTURE, COMMUNITY, Leah Sherrell

It's not just for kids. Hot chocolate is a indulgent classic, and an internationally unifying experience. In honor of that, we’ve put together a list of 7 recipes to bring it back to your list of treats!

Dec 2022 8

9 Local Coffee Shops in North Carolina That We Love

By Leah Sherrell | COMMUNITY, FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, Leah Sherrell

Just about every North Carolina town or city has a coffee shop that’s worth a visit. We’ve picked some of our favorites below.

Nov 2022 30

The Rise and Rebirth of North Carolina’s African American Music Trail

By Emily Jaeger | COMMUNITY, LOCAL CULTURE, LOCAL HISTORY, LOCAL PEOPLE, THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Emily Jaeger

An eight-county trail in eastern NC doesn’t just revisit our dark history of segregation. It lifts up Black joy by celebrating the musicians who broke barriers and made remarkable music.

Nov 2021 17

Small Towns, Big Burgers: A Guide to NC’s 7 Best Under-the-Radar Burger Spots

By jenniferbringle | COMMUNITY, FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, jenniferbringle

Pile on the chili and slaw—these beloved North Carolina burgers are worth the mess.

Jun 2021 15

Bust Your Butt or Skinny Dip: Our Guide to North Carolina’s Best Swimming Holes

By Michael McElroy | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Michael McElroy

It’s summer again in North Carolina. Trust us. You need to know how to find the best — and the chilliest — swimming holes in the state.

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A tray of seafood and a glass of sparking wine at a seaside restaurant.

The Triangle Guide: Where to find the best seafood

by Stacy Rounds

| July 15, 2024

We asked our readers to tell us their favorite Triangle seafood joints. Here's what they said.

Stand-up paddleboarding at Lake James State Park: What to know

by Ryan Pitkin

| July 12, 2024

HARDGATE | OUTDOORS | THINGS TO DO | TRAVEL

Stand-up paddleboarding is one of the best ways to explore any body of water. Here’s what to know if you want to give it a try at Lake James State Park.