Category Archives: Savor

Baking up Cakes!

The Confectionary delights with wedding day sweets STORY by Kass Fincher Bobbie Blackmon of The Confectionary doesn’t remember when she learned to cook. “I’ve always been a cook,” she relates. “My mom owned a restaurant but I didn’t really bake

Dog Labels

Don’t miss these holiday classic favorites Story by Jeff Stites For this month’s Pet Issue, I figured I’d review some pet beers. Not beers you cuddle and love and call “George” mind you, but beers with a pet on the

Famous Subs & Pizza

Italian/Greek/Southern Fried Goodness Story by Kass Fincher One of our oldest family businesses in Southport successfully combines Italian subs and pizza, Greek gyros and Southern fried chicken for a tasty menu that keeps locals and tourists coming back for more.

Champagne Toast

A Champagne Toast Everything you wanted to know about Bubbly but were afraid to ask story AND PHOTOS by jeff stites Let’s talk champagne. Or, more accurately, sparkling wine. The holidays are fast approaching and, aside from weddings, that’s when

Italian at It’s Best

Italian at it’s Best Joseph’s Italian Bistro…..Delizioso STORY BY KASS FINCHER Tucked away at South Harbor Village Marina on the Intracoastal Waterway is Joseph’s Italian Bistro. Dining on the balcony offers wonderful views of boats and the waterway. And the

3 Cheers for Pumpkin Beers!

The low down and expert advice on the tastiest gourd inspired beers just in time for Fall. Story AND PHOTOS by Jeff Stites Beer is a simple thing—water, malted barley, hops and yeast. The Bavarians decided to codify that definition

Hero’s Chili Cook-Off

Have some chili and help your community STORY BY KASS FINCHER This year’s Hometown Heroes Chili Cook Off will offer some new twists but will also share the same community spirit, not to mention awesome chili recipes! It’s coming to

Ports of Call Bistro

International Flavor with Southern Charm STORY BY KASS FINCHER If there was ever a business that followed the “think globally, act locally” mantra, it would be Ports of Call Bistro in downtown Southport. The international menu reflects dishes from around

Dining Guide

Tropical Delights

Tropical Smoothie offers up healthy choices that taste great! STORY BY KASS FINCHER PHOTOS COURTESY TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE Eat better, feel better. That’s the guiding philosophy for Tropical Smoothie Cafe, located in the Walmart Plaza in Southport. But healthy doesn’t

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