The Sugar Shuttle Rolls Into Southern Pines

The Sweet Life We won’t sugarcoat it, your kids are about to get the ultimate sugar rush (adults too, we don’t judge.) The Sugar Shuttle, Moore County’s first candy cart, [...]

Brooklyn Pickle Coming to Southern Pines

One new tenant for the under-construction strip mall at the corner of Morganton and Brucewood roads has been confirmed to be Brooklyn Pickle. The sandwich shop was founded in 1975 and has since [...]

Vaquera: Modern Mexican Restaurant to Open in Southern Pines

Maria Rivera, founder of Maria’s Mexican Restaurant in Olmsted Village and Maria’s Brunch & More off N.C. 5, is opening Vaquera: a new spot with a nod to the [...]

Rooted Cafe & Market Plans Move, New Menu

You get it. Early this year, Rooted Cafe & Market founders Darcy Denney and Heidi Templin added a third parter, Mackenzie Bhola. All three are focused on growth — starting with a move from [...]

From Canned Cocktails to a Fresh New Look: SPBC is Doing All the Things

With two new taprooms / restaurants, a product launch, fresh branding and expanded distribution routes all expected to be complete by the end of 2023, Southern Pines Brewing Co. is taking its [...]

Yellowbird Southern Table and Bar Leaves its Nest

Yellowbird Southern Table and Bar will not reopen in its space on Morganton Road in Southern Pines, the restaurant’s owner said Thursday. The news was first confirmed by Blake Webb, owner [...]

Pinkies Up: Book a Tea Tasting

Here’s the tea: A new booth at Twigg & Co will keep you stocked up for oolong time. Find a wide variety at a booth called Lily Pad Studio, which is also stocked with mixed media work by [...]

Foodie Tours: Tour With Your (Taste) Buds

Eat your way through Moore County with Foodie Tours, a new business started by Tori Hypes. Choose from lunch and dinner tours in Aberdeen, or lunch, coffee and world cuisine tours in [...]

Upgrade From Chef Boyardee with Gringo Ninja

You might not be able to swing a full-time private chef, but a new(ish) service will let you rent one for a party or special dinner at home. Ricky Lang began the service in Myrtle [...]

Mason’s Serves Supper

The First Supper  Mason’s Restaurant & Grocery, known for breakfast and brunch in downtown Aberdeen, will be serving supper one weekend a month starting this [...]