Pittsboro Gets a Distillery

Pittsboro, NC — North Carolina has almost 100 craft breweries. But Pittsboro is on the cutting edge of the craft food movement with the announcement that Devil’s Distillery is moving in to town. Devil’s Distillery Devil’s Distillery is a collaboration between Andy Zeman, a winemaker in Alamance, and Piedmont Biofuels in Pittsboro. The new distillery will…

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Recipe: Chatham County 4th of July Tart

Pittsboro, NC — Whether it’s a cook-out or a twilight trip to see the fireworks, everyone loves a good 4th of July party. And no patriotic party is complete without festive desserts. One of my favorites is a colorful tart, made to resemble the flag with the fruits of the season. If you know where to…

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NC Beer Month

Did you know that North Carolina is becoming a craft brewing powerhouse? It’s true. And April is NC Beer Month, with celebratins across the state including (of course) Chatham County.

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General Store Cafe Set to Re-Open in August

I used to frequently meet with clients at the General Store Cafe (GSC) in downtown Pittsboro. At times I felt like it was my second office. Unfortunately, GSC had to close it’s doors in January of this year, leaving a hole in the center of Pittsboro community life. Now, it’s set to reopen toward the end of summer.

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Romance Your Valentine At Fearrington

Valentine’s Day is next week and I am feeling the love. For chocolate, gourmet food and flowers, that is. But if you would like to share the romance in the air, what better way to celebrate love than with a candle lit dinner for two?

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