SwaySnacks & Sips

Curry On My Wayward Son There’ll be peace when you eat this Udon. BuSaBa Japanese-Thai fusion, brought to you by the owners of Thai Orchid, is in its soft opening phases at 290 W. [...]

Here Comes the Chew Chew Train Yes, in A.D. 2024, railroad chefs are still a thing — and yes, this niche job is as interesting as it sounds. Meet Alan Miller, the executive chef for the [...]

Bad and Brewsy Saturday, April 20, noon to 6 p.m.: Celebrate four years of brewing with Hatchet Brewing Co. Party with bounce houses, a barbecue competition, specialty brews and pints for just $5 [...]

Grape Things Are Coming  We knew this little corner in the Belevedere Plaza wouldn’t stay empty long. It’ll be the home of a new sip shop dubbed Santé, (that’s French for [...]

Udon Even Know  TThe owners of Thai Orchid in Aberdeen are bringing a new quick-service restaurant to downtown Southern Pines in the former home of The Block. Called BuSaBa, it will be a [...]

Have a Glassy Meal When food and drink become art, that’s where Meg Church’s passion lies. Meg is a chef who specializes in meals inspired by French and Italian cuisine. She’s [...]

Don’t Freeze Candy Out Texture enthusiasts, this one’s for you. Casey Parrish, who you may know from her food truck Pita Perfect, is beginning a new side venture called Chill Blasted [...]

Community is the Reason Rye After years in the making, Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. (BHAWK) is opening its doors to the public Friday. Before you go crazy, it’s opening at a limited [...]

Hip, Hip, Hooah A new brewery that fully embraces its Army roots has opened close to Moore County. Static Line Brewing, veteran-owned and dog-friendly, is in a pocket of Sanford we can’t [...]

If you’re participating in Dry (or Damp) January, there’s plenty in the works from Tori Davis, owner of JB & Co, a company dedicated to NA drink options. She’ll keep a shelf [...]