<p>Award winning <a href= "https://www.vivianhoward.com/deep-run-roots">Chef Vivian Howard</a> of Chef & The Famer, Lenoir, A Chef's Life, Hot & Handy and now VIV's FRIG updates us on all her latest ventures.  I have to say her laugh is infectious and had me giggling throughout.  She also has an anti pairing for the sound segment - funny stuff.  </p>

Shannon Healy, Alley 26, Durham, NC

Every month, listen along with Kitty Kinnin (radio personality, voiceover artist, and Triangle, NC icon) to discover the journeys and back stories of our most talented chefs, rising stars, bakers, cooks, grill masters, brewers, farmers, herbalists, foragers, winemakers, and everything in between. Also in Kitty's Sound Palate, our favorite chefs pair signature dishes with a piece of music, bartenders pair a specialty cocktail with a tune, and musicians do the same with a favorite dish.

It seems a new hot spot opens daily in all over North Carolina. The once historic tobacco districts have turned into a new blend of cool culture and food discoveries rich in variety, tradition, creativity and access to fresh, prime ingredients.