Dining

Story and Photos by Corey Williams Danville, Virginia has quite the comeback story; to witness a city rise from its ashes and completely recreate itself is a lifetime experience. I grew up in South Boston, Virginia – a quaint, little Southern town about forty-five minutes east of Danville so as a family we would drive to Danville fairly often: back-to-school ...

By LaTonya Sadler Hamilton It was famed English writer Virginia Woolf who said it best, “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well.” We couldn’t agree more, Ms. Woolf. If you are looking to dine well, make a reservation during Halifax County’s annual Restaurant Week, and we assure you that everything else will fall ...

Conversation with Chef Steve By Rickey Esto When we think of food, usually we are thinking about nutrition, or something to satisfy our hunger. Food is much more than that, food is an experience! Since the beginning of time food has been a way for people to gather, enjoy conversation, engage in thoughts and ideas, and provide a wonderful outlet ...

Story and photography by Meredith Bernard Some people have the gift of making you feel like you’ve known them forever the first time you meet and some places immediately feel like home. Both of those are true of Nikki Bettis, her family and their “home away from home” at Busy Bee Coffee and Creamery Company, Yanceyville and Caswell County’s first ...

By Old County Club Steakhouse This dish is very light and refreshing, especially on a hot day by the lake. Ingredients 4-6-ounce Mahi filets 1 large mango, peeled and diced 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno 1/3 cup diced red onion 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/3 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves Preparation Mix all of ...

The Homestead Steakhouse cooks up authentic American dishes, as well as Southern style food offerings. For this holiday season they have generously offered up the recipe for this special item you won’t find on their regular menu… So, if you can’t get enough of it at the Homestead or just can’t wait, now you can make it at home. Ingredients ...

Served with Garlic Roasted Asparagus Blanched Carrots and a Rosemary Demi Glaze. Demi Glaze 2 carrots large chopped 1 stem of celery chopped large 1 onion chopped large 1/2 cup red wine 1 pound veal bones 2 springs of rosemary 1 small bunch of tyme 4 leaves of sage 4 peppercorns 4 cloves of garlic crushed Tomato paste to coat ...

Story and photography by Meredith Bernard When Alex Sharpe and Anthony Hearn first decided to combine their love for arts, food and decorating by going into business together fifteen years ago, they didn’t know how big their potential for growth was. What began as a small gift shop in Wentworth, NC, eventually grew to serving coffee and cheesecake, followed by ...

Roasted Bone-in Pork Loin with Mushroom, Garlic, Tomato Ragout + Braised Greens This is a delicious, rustic dish that is easy to make. It’s one of my favorites when I cook for my friends and family. I hope you enjoy!         Ingredients you’ll need: 1 bone-in pork loin (5-6 lbs.) 3 cups of quartered cremini or button ...

Grilled NC Shrimp and Rapini Salad with Local Buttermilk and Sesame Dressing This is a great light salad to enjoy on these warmer spring days while also using some hearty vegetables left from late winter, any local farmer can point you in the right direction. Also, if you do not have a favorite fishmonger, go see Debbie at Farm to ...