Monthly Archives: May 2011

Drinkable art

Posted on May 28, 2011 by atarheeltastes

Includes: Jubala Village Coffee, Raleigh, NC A few nights ago I went to my first-ever latte art competition — Triangle TNT, or Thursday Night Throwdown, sponsored by local Counter Culture Coffee and held at Jubala Village Coffee. (Throwdown locations … Continue reading →

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We’ve GOT to stop meeting — and eating — like this!

Posted on May 23, 2011 by atarheeltastes

Includes (all in Raleigh, NC): Clyde Cooper’s, Jibarra, Posta Tuscan Grill Okay, I’m getting to be a regular with Triangle Food Tour. (Must be why a quote from me is on their home page …) On Saturday I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Market goodness

Posted on May 21, 2011 by atarheeltastes

I absolutely adore all the little farmer’s markets that are popping up across Raleigh over the last couple of years. The North Carolina State Farmer’s Market is immense, yes, but it’s not conveniently located for me, being in south Raleigh. … Continue reading →

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Virginia victuals

Posted on May 19, 2011 by atarheeltastes

Includes: Vintage Tavern, Suffolk, VA; Gabriel Archer Tavern, Williamsburg, VA; and more Back to my normal food life. Which is always good, don’t get me wrong. But Austin was pretty stupendous. I hated to leave, for more than one … Continue reading →

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Austin: Where reality exceeds the hype

Posted on May 11, 2011 by atarheeltastes

Includes: La Boite Cafe, East Side King, Gourdough’s, Barley Swine, Perla’s, Franklin Barbecue, East Site Showroom Oh, dear readers, I’ve just returned from visiting my daughter in Austin, Texas. Austin, land of bikes, tattoos, music, dogs and food, glorious … Continue reading →

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The colors of spring

Posted on May 1, 2011 by atarheeltastes

Includes: Iris, Raleigh, NC, and several recipe links It’s been a delightful few days, filled with bright spring colors and fresh foods … but also been days jam-packed with other activities. So prepare to enjoy just a few photos … Continue reading →

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