Every trip I make to Raleigh, North Carolina, includes a stop at Kittrell Food Mart. It's a gas…read morestation with a convenience store and kitchen, and it's always clean and welcoming. The ladies behind the counter are consistently friendly, which makes it one of my favorite stops coming from Maryland. Most of the time, I stop there to refuel and use the restroom, but I've always been tempted by the fresh, homemade-looking food. On this visit, they had fried pork chops that looked like they had just come out of the pan, so I finally decided to try them and I'm glad I did. The pork chops were perfectly fried and seasoned just right. Definitely worth the stop!

Had some steaks cut and they were delicious. The butcher was very nice and accommodating. Highly…read morerecommend this store.

My uncle had been told that the sandwiches were HUGE, like one sandwich feeds two people for lunch…read more He didn't believe his friend, so we each ordered our sandwiches. I ordered the butcher's club and omg, ENORMOUS! The store was packed at 1130 when we went to pick it up along with the pork chops, but they are still super fast.

On this rainy afternoon, we decided to grab dinner early and thought we'd try Bennie & Burks since…read morewe'd seen others rave about their food. While it was our first visit there, it surely won't be out last. And word is the brisket is a hot ticket item! Pictured left is the Italian Hoagie with Caprese Salad. Sandwich easily weighed well over a pound! Kevin is showcasing the Club Sub (I think that's right). Both were delicious!

Wow! We are here at the OxfordOaks Distillery restaurant and…read morethe food was great! I had the fried chicken steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, and string beans. The chicken and gravy were cooked to perfection, the green beans were crunchy and fresh and the mashed potatoes did not need any butter because they were seasoned so well! I recommend you come to this restaurant if you have never been or come back again and try something different on the menu. This is my third time here and I have never been disappointed in the quality and the taste of the food. This restaurant is a must if you are in Oxford NC! Morgan was a great hostess!

The hub and I stopped in for a cocktail during a recent visit to downtown Oxford. The vibe of the…read morerestaurant was posh, and I appreciated the friendly service from the bartender who chatted us up after I asked for a recommendation. I'd like to try their brunch sometime; the menu items look tasty.

My son and I found this restaurant during a recent long road trip. I had their Nashville Hot…read moreChicken Stacker and it was absolutely fantastic. if we ever visit Oxford again, we will be sure to return to Tobacco Wood.

I ordered a pizza for delivery from DoorDash. The Full Pizza on the menu looked amazing. It showed…read morea well-done, well-risen pizza crust, fresh mozzarella cheese, and vibrant ingredients. Very attractive overall. So I selected my toppings and paid $30 for what I thought was going to be a fantastic pizza. Instead, what I got was something akin to a frozen Tino's pizza from Food Lion, with fake cheese and barely any toppings. Each topping was about $3 extra. My total, starting at a $19 base pizza, was $29 plus tax. As I said, this pizza wasn't anywhere close to what was pictured, and the flavor was very bland due to the scarcity of the toppings I ordered. Technically, they were there, just not enough to give the thing any flavor in any way, shape, or form. I was very disappointed that I strayed from George's of Oxford for Pizza. I always get their family-size pizza for about the same price; it's always packed with toppings, and although the crust isn't that tall and bubbly, they make up for it with a shit ton of toppings and flavor. Wouldn't recommend; next time, I know just to count on this place for liquid refreshments only. Lesson learned.

The Pointer's BBQ food truck visited my neighborhood this week, and it was a real treat! I ordered…read morethe pulled pork and ribs. Both meats were smoky, savory, and full of flavor. The ribs came with a tangy barbecue-vinegar sauce, while the pulled pork was served with a classic vinegar-based sauce. As a fan of vinegar-style barbecue, I thoroughly enjoyed both. The ribs were mostly fall-off-the-bone tender. The end pieces came apart easily, though the middle pieces held on just a bit. The food truck staff was very friendly and efficient, getting orders out quickly and with a smile.

We stumbled across this place on our way home from Winston-Salem to West Springfield, Va. after a…read morequick Google to find out it was family owned and local. So we went. It's extremely busy, and all the workers (and customers) had a smile on their face, which is always a good sign. I asked whether I should have a Fish Sammy (that's what they call it) or a salad and was told I should have the fish. It was simply the best fish sandwich I have ever eaten. The roll was unbelievable! The fish was perfectly cooked and a thick, moist piece. Great tartar sauce and lettuce and cheese. My partner had turkey and Brie on Focaccia that was also extraordinary. Needless to say, we had to buy some cookies, strudel and pastry to take home. We had already gotten bread from my sister or we would have bought that also. You simply cannot go wrong with any of the baked goods. The strudel was wrapped in waxed paper and a plastic bag. It travelled incredibly well. The town of Oxford is a hidden gem with lots of locally owned businesses, and a hot sauce festival in the fall. This would be the perfect place for a getaway weekend. The next time we drive South to see relatives, we're going to make this a destination stop. We love small businesses that are quality focused, and this is one of the best we've been to. GO!

What a gem! Downtown Oxford is so cute and this local spot is so nice!…read more Met a friend for lunch here and it was hopping! There are breakfast options until 10:30 am and then lunch choices, along with a variety of baked goodies and breads. I got the fried bologna sammie with tots. So fresh and the tots are seasoned and yummy. Brought home a tshirt (Comfort Colors!) and some baked goods. Staff very friendly, restaurant so warm and welcoming and plenty of parking right out front., highly recommend!

10/10 classic Italian food! We ordered a variety of pasta, ravioli, salads and burrata and everyone…read morewas happy from ages 3 to 73. The white sauce was outta this world. The owners couldn't have been nicer or more friendly. We'll be back every time we visit the Lake!

Ordered take out last Friday. This was our second experience. I ordered the screwed up Mac n…read morecheese. The flavor was great and had leftovers for lunch. My only complaint was not enough sausage, you had to search to find a bite. My wife had the pasta and meatball and ordered extra marinara. Her dish was excellent especially with extra sauce. She actually had enough for lunch 2 days. We will definitely be back.

This farm specializes in all things chile, from tomitillos to habeneros and all levels of spicy in…read morebetween. This farm has been in business since 1989, growing and perfecting their product all along the way. I fell in love with their delicious special made hot sauces; Jalapeno (mild), Red Habenero (medium) & my personal favorite, the Chocolate sauce (hot). One of the ways love to use this awesome sauce is to pour some in with my eggs while they are in the skillet and scramble them up. I then I have 2 slices of wheat toast going in the toaster, spread on a bit of Smart Balance butter, put those eggs on it when it's all done and oh boy is that some spicy sweet deliciousness.