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Category: Culinary

A red Bright Leaf hot dog from The Grocery Bag in Clayton, NC.

Six Millionth Hot Dog To Be Sold

By Ashby Brame on Mar. 17, 2016

Reprinted with permission from the Kenly News. An article written by Keith Barnes. Based on calculations from previous sales totals sometime during June or July The Grocery Bag, located inside the…

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A delicious-looking plate of ribs from Manning's Restaurant in Clayton, NC.

JoCo Takes a Bite Out of Triangle Restaurant Week

By Ashby Brame on Jan. 29, 2016

It is times like these that it is important to remember that Johnston County is part of the Triangle. We share news. We share an area code. And we now share events. If you've never heard of or…

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Master distiller and owner of Broadslab Distillery, Jeremy Norris, standing in front of a large tractor on the farm in Benson, NC.

Buy a Bottle at Broadslab

By Ashby Brame on Oct. 30, 2015

We have reached at least a temporary closing to our Meet the Makers . Broadslab Distillery is the last of the Beer, Wine, and Shine Trail locations to be discussed in this blog series. Broadslab's…

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Building over the vineyards at Gregory Vineyards in Benson, NC.

Wine, Weddings, & Wonderful Food at Gregory

By Ashby Brame on Oct. 23, 2015

Cruising the expanse of road that leads you through Gregory Vineyards and up to the tasting room gives you time to take-in the idyllic view. Rows of grapevines stretch out over an expanse of green…

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Purple muscadine grapes on the vine at Hinnant Farms Vineyards in Johnston County, NC.

Growing a Grape Legacy and Fermenting a Future

By Ashby Brame on Oct. 09, 2015

If you have been following the Meet the Makers blog series, then you'll know that I have endeavored to sit down with Johnston County's great makers in some of the fastest growing industries in the…

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Broadslab Distillery's owner and distiller, Jeremy Norris, standing in front of his barn, Johnston County, NC.

Shine-ing a Light on the Legacy of Broadslab

By Ashby Brame on Apr. 10, 2015

"It has paid for college educations, built some churches, won some elections, and has probably won wars," Broadslab owner and Master Distiller Jeremy Norris speaks to the deep and lasting effects…

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Broadslab Distillery product bottle sitting on a barrel, Benson, NC.

Broadslab Distillery Opens Tasting Room March 19

By Ashby Brame on Mar. 06, 2015

Experience the spirit of the south with moonshine from Broadslab Distillery at the new tasting room opening March 19. Jeremy Norris, Broadslab owner and master distiller, uses a family-inspired shine…

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The exterior sign for Manning's Restaurant in Clayton, NC.

Manning's offers new dining experience in Clayton

By Donna Bailey-Taylor on Oct. 15, 2014

Downtown Clayton welcomes its newest restaurant, Manning's, this Friday. Joining Clayton Steakhouse (opened in 2008), and Festejo's Mexican Bar & Grill, Manning's is a welcome addition in Clayton…

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