Whilst sitting around the newspaper office on a sleepy Friday afternoon, this reporter and contributing editor Taylor Sisk were suddenly and without warning descended upon by mimes.
Not sure if we would survive, we quickly handed out the cameras to document what was to come.
Though fearsome, we quickly learned the pair – dressed in brightly colored overalls and performing acts of juggling and the balancing a long stem rose at nosepoint – were there to announce the opening of 3Cups’ new digs down on Elliott Road.
We are happy to report that both Citizen employees emerged unscarred and are looking forward to the ‘Cups’ schedule of events. In November, that includes a discussion on making great burgundy and tasting with winemaker Philippe Colin; a visit by Phoebe Lawless of Scratch Baking, who will lead a talk on wine and pie; and a meet-and-greet with chutneyist April McGregor, aka Farmer’s Daughter. 3cups.net for details.
Grape Hull among the greats
Speaking of the culinary work of April McGregor, the oddly but aptly titled Garden & Gun Magazine (“The Soul of the New Southâ€) proclaimed her Muscadine Meringue Tartlette among the 100 foods in the South one simply must sample. McGregor’s was the only dish in the Triangle singled out in the article. The two next closest to us were buttermilk biscuits at the Biscuitville in Greensboro and the pork chop sandwich at Snappy Lunch in Mt. Airy. The story is on the web now at gardenandgun.com
Bowl of boil
Word is you might want to get there early for the Frogmore Stew Jack Whitebread is cooking up at Johnny’s on Thursday starting at 4 p.m. The stew, said to have been originally concocted in the Frogmore community on St. Helena’s island, is a seasonal, low-country boil made with potatoes, shrimp, corn on the cob and sausage. Having sampled this particular version before, The Eater recommends this dish highly. Note: Does not include actual frogs.
More election results
The Neals have added a new menu item in celebration of the recent presidential election. The Obama dog is basically a Chicago-style dog (they take them seriously dere in d’Region) with a little Hawaii thrown into the mix. Yes, that means pineapple; minced Dole, perhaps.