Monthly Archives: September 2011

Livin’ it up at TerraVITA

Posted on September 28, 2011 by atarheeltastes

This will be primarily a visual post. I tasted and sipped and chatted so much at Chapel Hill’s second annual TerraVITA Food and Wine Event that I lost track of an awful lot! So you’ll just have to trust me … Continue reading →

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Konbanwa, Shishitos!

Posted on September 25, 2011 by atarheeltastes

The Terra Vita Grand Tasting on the Green was indeed fabulous, and relieved a bit of my  pining for Austin’s food. It’s a lazy Sunday, though, and I’ve not enough energy to write about it tonight. Instead, just a quick … Continue reading →

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Hasta luego, Austin : (

Posted on September 22, 2011 by atarheeltastes

Includes: Foreign and Domestic, Blue Dahlia Bistro, Rio Rita’s, Fino, all in Austin, TX Sigh … back from Austin and sad for several reasons. I hate to leave Erin. I hate to leave Austin’s dry air. I hate to leave … Continue reading →

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What the hell

Posted on September 18, 2011 by atarheeltastes

Includes: Progress Coffee, Torchy’s Tacos, Amy’s Ice Creams, all in Austin, TX Last week despite my complete disregard for  the low-carb, high protein eating trend, I gave in and gave it a try. (Not with meat — but plenty of … Continue reading →

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Ronco Chopped Challenge

Posted on September 7, 2011 by atarheeltastes

I’m sure the Roncos’ recent Chopped Challenge wasn’t the first at-home TV copycat cooking competition. But I’m positive it was one of the most fun. Master Chef, Top Chef, Iron Chef, Hell’s Kitchen … I’m all for over-the-top food TV … Continue reading →

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A tardy jumble

Posted on September 4, 2011 by atarheeltastes

Includes: Gravy, Mitchell’s Catering, Market and Remedy Diner in Raleigh, NC and Vintage Tavern in Suffolk, Va. I’ve been very lazy about blogging lately. (Is anybody still out there? Sorry for the wait.) So today I’m going to try to … Continue reading →

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