Tag Archive | North Carolina

What the Fries Food Truck ~ Charlotte, NC

Despite the unfortunate moniker “French” Fries, the Fry (aka French-Fried Potatoes, Finger Chips, Steak Fries, or Chips) is about as American as baseball and apple pie.

Simple, cheap, salty (or not), crispy (or not), wedged or straight cut, seasoned (or not), dipped, topped, smothered. There is no end to the ways that fries can be prepared;  And, there are endless debates on what constitutes “Good” fries.

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The Dreamchaser’s Brewery ~ Waxhaw, NC

With nearly 30 breweries in the Charlotte area, Queen City craft beer enthusiasts have lots of choices.  But, sometimes the most interesting places to visit are well off the beaten path.

The Dreamchaser’s Brewery opened its doors in May 2016 just Southeast of Charlotte on the North Carolina / South Carolina border in the town of Waxhaw, North Carolina.  We took a trip to Waxhaw to meet Neal and Anita Gimon about this craft beer way station that is quickly becoming a favorite for beer aficionados from both sides of the Carolina’s.

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@ Booneshine Brewing Company ~ Boone, NC

We took a trip out to Boone, NC to help the Booneshine Brewing Company located at 246 Wilson Drive celebrate their one year anniversary. Who doesn’t like a party?

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A Degree in Better Beer?

Yes, you can get a degree in beer! ​Tim Herdklotz, co-owner of Booneshine Brewing Company, Inc. in Boone, NC says their brewery works with the Appalachian State University Fermentation Sciences Program to help make their Craft Beer even better. Hear more now and stay tuned for the FULL interview coming soon!