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HaRu's dual menu doubles the enjoyable meals

The Morrisville restaurant bills itself primarily as a Japanese restaurant, and backs up the claim with an extensive menu that dwarfs the Korean offering.

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CONSUMER NEWS

Friendly barbecue rivalry to start soon in Durham

The Bull City will soon be in hog heaven. Ed Mitchell, the famous barbecue pit master, and Greg Hatem, Raleigh restaurateur and developer, are each opening up new barbecue restaurants in Durham later this year.
MUSIC

Barbecue, street festival to accompany bluegrass convention in Raleigh this fall

This fall's World of Bluegrass convention and concerts in Raleigh will include a free street festival and nightly shows at clubs around downtown. It also will coincide with a barbecue cook-off.
FOOD & DRINK

Rosemary sauce has potent punch

With this year’s long, cool spring, it’s going to be awhile before we have fresh basil. Even the mint is taking its time. But if your herb bed is like mine, the rosemary is always there – and threatening to take over.
FOOD & DRINK

Far East-style marinades and sauces transform chicken

Southern fried chicken has long preened in the cultural spotlight, thanks in part to such notables as chef Edna Lewis, TV’s Paula Deen and one Kentucky colonel named Harland Sanders. But a new bird is rising out of the East – the Far East – that is capturing some of that shine...
FOOD & DRINK

On the Table: How to eat well if you’re flying

Leave the flying to your airline pilot. But take care of in-flight meals yourself.
FOOD & DRINK

Quick Fix for 2: Crusty scallops bed down on spinach

Chopped peanuts and flaked coconut form a savory-sweet crust for fresh scallops. Saute the scallops and serve them on a bed of sauteed spinach flavored with coconut milk. Rice microwaved for a minute, tossed with shredded carrots and also flavored with coconut milk makes a quick side dish. The carrots...
FOOD & DRINK

Searing squid is a slippery task

Extremely hot pan, extremely dry squid are key to a pale golden sear.
FOOD & DRINK

No-knead bread dough can become a baguette

Did you know you can shape the dough for no-knead bread into a baguette instead of a round loaf? The dough for a no-knead recipe will look like a shaggy mess at first. Once it rises the first time, it will be sticky. That 18-hour rise is one of the reasons this bread requires only a little yeast.
FOOD & DRINK

Pintful: Beer politics evolving at N.C. legislature

In this week’s Pintful beer column, John Frank talks politics and beer at the N.C. legislature and tastes Crazy Mountain’s pale ale, a new Colorado beer on local shelves.
FOOD & DRINK

How to avoid fatigue after you eat

Small changes in your nutrition and eating habits can make a huge difference

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Mouthful blog

Reminder: Free coupon class at the 'Got to be NC' festival

Here's a freebie I hope you won't be able to pass up. I'll be teaching a free coupon class this Friday at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. The class is part of the annual "Got...
Posted 05/16/2013 08:59:00 PM
Pintful: Two beer bills moving through legislature

Once a year at the N.C. General Assembly, beer and politics and the politics of beer blend like a summer shandy at the “Rush the Growler” party. For me, it’s a can’t miss &...
Posted 05/15/2013 11:01:47 AM
Restaurant Review: Greg Cox gives 5 stars to An in Cary

Go HERE to read the review.
Posted 05/09/2013 11:03:24 PM