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Evan Hatch

Manny’s Universal Cafe

by Evan Hatch The Southside neighborhood in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, stands as a prime example of successful urban revitalization.  Historic homes line the landscape, interspersed with historic businesses and combined commercial/residential properties. Urban planning experts often cite Southside as an example of renewal done right. A 2003 winner of the National Planning Award for Implementation from the… Read More →

Filed Under: Central NC, Destinations, Food, New South, Uncategorized Tagged With: Evan Hatch, Greensboro, Guilford County, pupusas, tamales

Potter Mark Hewitt receives United States Artists Fellowship

by Evan Hatch NC Folk wanted to spread the word. Pittsboro potter Mark Hewitt has been awarded a United States Artists Fellowship. The award comes with a $50,000 unrestricted prize allowing Hewitt to make needed repairs to his farm. Check out the article in the Raleigh N&O: http://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article49211350.html Of course Mr. Hewitt is no stranger… Read More →

Filed Under: NC Field, Tradition Bearers, Uncategorized Tagged With: Evan Hatch, Mark Hewitt, pottery

Martín Ramírez and the USPS

by Evan Hatch   In a quirky and remarkable gesture, the United States Post Office issued a limited-edition set of Forever stamps featuring the work of Sr. Martín Ramírez. This gesture is remarkable because this semi-famed Mexican American artist is considered by many to be a visionary artist – a category of artists generally relegated… Read More →

Filed Under: Musings, NC Field, Uncategorized Tagged With: Evan Hatch

Calvin Trillin expounds on NC BBQ

by Evan Hatch Calvin Trillen’s thoughtful New Yorker piece offers some insights into the battle over North Carolina BBQ, and into North Carolina culture. It is a pleasant piece and its greatest strength is to recognize the futility in defining North Carolina BBQ. We know what BBQ is. And we know what it isn’t. No amount… Read More →

Filed Under: Musings, NC Field, Uncategorized Tagged With: Evan Hatch

The 3 Bs of Snacky Time

by Evan Hatch     Snacky time exists not on conventional timepieces, but everyone knows when it is. And when snacky time strikes, snacky place is the only destination. For NC Folk staff, snacky place was the baked goods aisle at the BP station’s Family Fare convenience store at the corner of Hillandale Drive and… Read More →

Filed Under: Central NC, Food, Products, Uncategorized Tagged With: Evan Hatch

Conrad & Hinkle. Service with a smile.

by Evan Hatch Lexington, North Carolina is rightfully praised for its contributions to the North Carolina Barbecue tradition. Lexington style is a well know contender for the best barbecue in North Carolina, indeed the entire south. Much ink and blood have spilled over the years in an effort to establish the reigning barbecue king in… Read More →

Filed Under: Central NC, Destinations, Food, Products, Uncategorized Tagged With: Conrad & Hinkle, Evan Hatch, Lexington NC

Stan’s Pimento Cheese

by Evan Hatch Stan’s is one of those North Carolina answers. Like Duke’s. And Sweet. And “Yes I want slaw on that.” The question is, “What is the bestest pimento cheese ever?” It is rich. It is mayonnaisey. It is so creamy. It is from Burlington. I have not always taken a lot of pride… Read More →

Filed Under: Central NC, Eastern NC, Food, New South, Products, Southeastern NC, Uncategorized, Western NC Tagged With: Burlington NC, Department of American Studies in Folklore at UNC-Chapel Hill, Emily Wallace, Evan Hatch, It Was There for Work: Pimento Cheese in the Carolina Piedmont, Stan's Pimento Cheese

Pepper’s Pizza

by Evan Hatch I always wanted to be a part of Pepper’s Pizza in Chapel Hill. Pepper’s hid in plain sight on Franklin Street, two doors down from the Varsity Theater, a narrow squeeze of a restaurant with checkerboard floors, whacked art hanging and a cast of incredible characters working the kitchen. It was Chapel… Read More →

Filed Under: Central NC, Destinations, Food, Uncategorized Tagged With: Chapel Hill NC, Evan Hatch, Pepper's Pizza

Old Havana Sandwich Shop

by Evan Hatch The Old Havana Sandwich Shop faces Main Street in downtown  Durham, North Carolina. Business and life partners Elizabeth Turnbull and Roberto Copa Matos surely pinched themselves when they first saw the limestone edifice that became their restaurant.  Arched porticoes, vaulted windows and polished wood floors lend this space a warm and historic… Read More →

Filed Under: Central NC, Destinations, Food, New South, Restaurants, Uncategorized Tagged With: Cuban cuisine, Durham NC, Elizabeth Turnbull, Evan Hatch, Old Havana Sandwich Shop, Roberto Copa Matos, Salsa dancing, Saludos Compay

The Zack Attack

by Evan Hatch Many mistakes are made by those individuals not initiated to the Zack’s Hotdogs Experience.  Those individuals refer to a menu before they order.  They try to pay with a debit card.  They try to explain what they want to their waiter instead of using accepted jargon. They misunderstand the double line, first… Read More →

Filed Under: Central NC, Destinations, Food, Restaurants, Uncategorized Tagged With: Burlington NC, Evan Hatch, Zack's Hot Dogs

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