SwaySnacks & Sips

Just Another Manic Sundae Let’s get straight to the pint: This ice cream institution in Sanford puts the “moo” in moovers and shakers. This McIver Street spot originally [...]

If you’ve been to Lowe’s Foods in Southern Pines recently, you’ve likely seen the sign for a new ramen bar coming soon. Shinji Ramen & Roll, brought to you by the owners of [...]

He’s Raising the Steaks Meat Matthew Parker, a fourth-generation beef farmer. Matthew started working with the herd as a kid and now specializes in beef and hay at his farm, Terrace Ridge, [...]

Get a quarter pounder…cookie. At Sanford bakery Millie’s Mama Bakes, indulge in six different flavors of giant cookies. Five flavors rotate every Monday and chocolate chip is a constant. You’ll [...]

The most patriotic beer you’ll find is back for a second year. ‘Merican Independence Ale is a citrusy sour IPA at 6.8% ABV, a collaboration from the veteran-owned Hatchet Brewing Co., [...]

Sea This New Spot The owners of Fonda Lupita, named one of the best new restaurants in the country in 2021, have opened a new spot: Mariscos No. Juan. The street style Mexican seafood restaurant [...]

Whether you’re a foodie, a seafood lover or just looking to come out of your shell, NC Oyster 365 is here to make sure the world is, well, your oyster. Founded through conservation efforts, [...]

Get on Island Time Mix up your typical night out with a stop at The Island Lounge. The outdoor bar at 735 S Bennett Street has cozy seating, tropical mixed drinks, VIP areas for special [...]

Pick Up a Mix Pack Next time you need a unique gift for someone or yourself, check out The Local Mixer — where you’ll find organic, handmade, preservative-free fruit and herbal syrups for [...]

Search your memory banks, fellow elder millennial, for a place with red booths, wood paneling, and the muffled sound of a wireless vacuum gently chafing a low-pile carpet. A place where little [...]