<p>Shannon Healy is the owner/mixologist of <a title= "SP PODCAST, SHANNON HEALY, ALLEY 26 IN DURHAM, NC" href= "https://www.alleytwentysix.com/">Alley 26</a>, the first bar in NC nominated for Best Bar Program by the <a href= "https://www.jamesbeard.org/">James Beard Foundation</a>.  Join us as we share libation love mixing cocktails (well, Shannon does the honors) and we chat about the extraordinary journey of Alley 26.</p>

INEZ RIBUSTELLO HOLIDAYS-- "ON THE SQUARE-A COMMUNITY THAT MADE A RESTAURANT"

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.