Food

Depending on your tastes, comfort foods can range from cheap snacks to made-from-scratch meals, and experts say we flock to them during hard times. Full story...

Some people make breakfast every morning; others pick up fast food on the way to work. Those who choose to stop at a certain Hardee’s in Wilmington probably do not know they are eating a breakfast of champions. Full story...

Food donations are down, and several churches and organizations in Brunswick County are coming together to help. Full story...

North Carolina officials are helping the U.S. Food and Drug Administration develop a better system for protecting the nation's food supply. Full story...

Coming on the heels of troubling recalls that have hammered the food industry, Congress called on top officials from the department of agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration for an explanation Tuesday. Full story...

Keith Rhodes is a very busy man, and it can be a challenge to catch him. We went behind the scenes in downtown Wilmington to find out why he earns rave reviews, awards and loyalty. Chef and owner of Catch Keith Rhodes has so much on his plate, he practically meets himself coming and going. Full story...

Three first-place winners were announced recently from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Best Dish in NC competition, and two of those three were from Wilmington. Catch, known for its signature seafood dishes, won in the category of Casual Dining, while Deluxe, known around town for its eclectic menu and its celebrity guest list, won in the category of Fine Dining. Full story...

A Wilmington man's cooking skills are getting him national recognition. This summer Good Morning America and the popular Chef Emiril teamed up to find the best burger recipe in the nation. Full story...

Recent reports of contaminated food, especially food products from China, have led many Americans to worry about the safety of their food supply. A recent survey from consumer reports shows Americans want better labeling on imported food. Full story...

Lawmakers heard allegations that the Food and Drug Administration is letting the public down. From produce to peanut butter to toothpaste, the biggest threat to Americans may be what we put in our mouths. Full story...

Once you've got what you need to plan the perfect Fourth of July barbeque you need to think about proper food preparation to avoid food poisoning on the fourth. Now that you've stocked up on all of your Fourth of July necessities, it's time to get your cook-out rolling. But there are a couple safety tips you should keep in mind before grilling outside. Full story...

A Raleigh restaurant closed on Tuesday when six live mice were found inside has reopened. Full story...

Those painful prices at the pump are affecting your wallets in more ways than one. Food and produce prices are also creeping up due to the increases in fuel costs. Last month, food prices rose three-point-nine percent nationwide over last year's numbers. Full story...

Folks from the west say their barbecue is best, but the people from the east think their pork is the beast. Full story...

As spring approaches, tourists will soon be flocking to our area. And that could be one of the main reasons North Carolina was recently ranked among the top five states for wine and culinary tourism. Full story...