Davina van Buren

Kentucky's Black culinary heritage is both deeply rooted and forward looking. Three-page spread for The Local Palate's 2026 Road Trips issue.

Have you noticed that seafood boil restaurants are all the rage right now? They are popping up everywhere—and I’m not complaining!

One of three stories nominated for a 2025 James Beard Foundation Media Award

One of three stories nominated for a 2025 James Beard Foundation Media Award

One of three stories nominated for a 2025 James Beard Foundation Media Award

Watermelon may be synonymous with summer picnics, but at True Food Kitchen, the fruit has found a much bigger role.  The 46-store brand currently features watermelon in both a savory salad and a mojito, and both have become reliable seasonal performers. For Matt Padilla, senior vice president of culinary and supply chain at True Food […]

In Rutherfordton, NC, Miso Master honors an ancient craft–and in doing so, has become the world’s largest organic producer of a Japanese culinary staple.

Have you noticed that seafood boil restaurants are all the rage right now? They are popping up everywhere—and I’m not complaining! Greensboro’s most recent addition to the genre is Crazy

My Saturday morning ritual goes like this: Wake up early, make coffee, walk the dog, then head to the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market. Established in 1874, the Curb Market is

A talented and diverse group of Triad bartenders intend to make the service industry better in their cities. The Triad Beverage Alliance, a regional chapter of the United States Bartenders’

Featured photo by Felicia Perry Trujillo of Food Seen I’m almost embarrassed to admit it took me so long to get to The Katharine. When I visited the Twin City

Christmas exploded inside the downtown Winston-Salem Marriott, and it is visible from the sidewalk. Butcher & Bull, the popular steakhouse located inside the hotel, is one of 100 locations across

98 Asian Bistro has been a favorite in the High Point dining scene since its opening in October 2014. That’s partly because of the fresh, flavorful fare—a fusion of Thai,

Lulu and Blu is small but mighty. The restaurant—which is tucked in a small shopping center off North Main—opened in late 2014 as part of the well-known Blue Restaurant Group,

Downtown Kernersville has a successful new fine-dining concept that is elevating the city’s food scene. Opened in December 2018, The Prescott is located in the space formerly occupied by Bistro

Eating at the Red Crab isn’t just about enjoying a good meal. It’s about having an experience. I’ve heard about the Red Crab since it opened. On the North Carolina

When James and Amanda Keith moved to College Hill in 2008, they couldn’t help noticing the regal white home on North Mendenhall near Friendly Avenue. The only known residential design

North Carolina’s International City will soon be home to the Triad’s first food hall. The project, a Partnership between Baltimore-based Elliott Sidewalk Communities and CANA Development (CANAdev), is part of

If you’ve driven down North Main on a sunny afternoon this spring, you’re sure to have noticed the action on the streetside patio of Sweet Old Bill’s. Located next door

By: Davina van Buren, @highpointfoodie If you live in High Point, chances are you pass Sumela Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant frequently. Located on a prime piece of North Main real