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Ni Armor’s Hawaiian and Polynesian BBQ in Burlington, NC

October 27, 2022 by Ron Wen

When it comes to ethnic eats, I’m willing to travel long and far for great examples of interesting cuisines. Over the course of the past year, Ni Armor’s Hawaiian and Polynesian BBQ hit my foodie radar screen. Hawaiian and Polynesian eats are something I rarely run into, even when I lived in California, so after …

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Travel: Al Forno in Providence for Simply Delicious Italian Cuisine

October 9, 2022 by Ron Wen

As an ex-New Englander, I had long heard about Al Forno down in Providence. Known for its great pizza and rustic Italian cuisine. Al Forno was on my must try list but never happened while I live in Massachusetts. Fast forward 20 years later and I’m visiting friends in Providence and of course, we’re going …

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Travel: Tony Lukes in Philadelphia for a Classic Hoagie or Cheesesteak!

April 4, 2022 by Ron Wen

Whenever I’m traveling up north, I usually try to turn my road trip into some foodie fun. And one of my favorite spots has been Philadelphia which is conveniently located off of I-95 with tons of great food! Several years back I managed to hit up John’s Roast Pork which was stellar, despite a substantial …

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Travel: The Sorrow Drowner in Wilmington for Tiki Bar Vibes and Tasty Pu-Pu Platters

March 22, 2022 by Ron Wen

Looking for something fun and unique to do while visiting the Wilmington, NC area? Well, have I got a great option for you: The Sorrow Drowner! Based upon a tip from my friend Andrew at Park Rovers, I was following the progress of the Sorrow Drowner as the space was built out. About a year …

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Travel: Perly’s Restaurant in Richmond, VA for an Amazing Deli and Dining Experience

January 8, 2022 by Ron Wen

Usually when I travel or road trip, food is top of mind for me. What better way to learn about a new city than through their food and eats? A trip up north to Washington, DC gave me a chance to check out the Richmond (RVA) food scene on the drive up. Some online research …

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News: The Old North State Food Hall in Selma is now open!

December 29, 2021 by Ron Wen

Over the past two years, the NC Triangle has added a bunch of food halls, ranging from Morgan Street Food Hall, Transfer Co. Food Hall along with Blue Dogwood Public Market. Recently, another entrant hit my radar screen: Old North State Food Hall! While it’s not officially in the Triangle, it will sit right outside …

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Travel: John’s Roast Pork in Philadelphia – A Mecca for Cheesesteaks and Roast Pork Sandwiches

February 13, 2020 by Ron Wen

Over the course of many east coast trips, a true Philadelphia cheesesteak always eluded my gastronomic grasp. Philly was always along the way to my usual visits in NYC or Boston rather than a destination. And given its dense neighorhoods, I found the City of Brotherly Love tough to navigate. But over the past year …

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Event: Chef and the Farmer, an Argentine Thanksgiving with Chef Vivian Howard

December 9, 2019 by Ron Wen

When it comes to celebrity chefs based out of North Carolina, Chef Vivian Howard probably leads the pack! Given her national exposure on PBS and her television show, A Chef’s Life, Chef Vivian has brought a certain amount of acclaim and panache to the small town of Kinston, NC. But I admit that I haven’t …

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Sam Jones BBQ in Winterville, Making the Pig the Star of your Meal

November 10, 2019 by Ron Wen

You can’t think about food in North Carolina without thinking about barbeque! And when you think of North Carolina barbeque, some classic names come to mind: Lexington Barbeque, B’s Barbecue and Skylight Inn Barbeque. But you might want to add Sam Jones BBQ to the list! Born into NC barbeque royalty as the grandson of …

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