Perkz Cafe: Comfort Food in Lenoir NC

by Harrison Nichols | Aug 15, 2023 | Caldwell County, Eat, Eat Mountains, Food, NC Foothills Itinerary, NC Guides

Perkz Cafe is a locally owned restaurant serving southern homestyle cooking in the foothills of Caldwell County. Owner Curtis Perkins started Perkz Cafe to serve the community of Lenoir good quality food at a great, inexpensive price. Curtis visited with us and...

Copper Penny Grill: Lakeview Dining in Caldwell County NC

by Harrison Nichols | Aug 15, 2023 | Caldwell County, Eat, Eat Mountains, Food, NC Foothills Itinerary, NC Guides

Copper Penny Grill in Rhodhiss, NC boasts stunning views of Lake Hickory, a family-friendly environment, and outstanding food. We had dinner there on our most recent trip to Caldwell County, and both the food and atmosphere delivered! Located on the banks of the...

Sims Country BBQ: A True Hidden Gem in Caldwell County

by Harrison Nichols | Jun 23, 2023 | Caldwell County, Eat, Eat Mountains, Food, NC Foothills Itinerary, NC Guides

Sims Country BBQ has been giving guests an authentic country barbecue experience for over 40 years. Tucked away on farmland reached by dirt roads, Sims is a true hidden gem that is loved by locals and a fun surprise for visitors lucky enough to hear of it through word...

Cashiers NC: How to Enjoy this Cozy Mountain Town

by Megan Nichols | Mar 28, 2023 | Community Features, Eat, Eat Mountains, NC Guides, NC Staycation, Play, Play Mountains

Cashiers is a breathtaking mountain town in Western NC that everyone should visit at least once to experience its welcoming charm. Located in Jackson County, Cashiers boasts excellent local dining options and stunning scenery. We visited for a weekend and crammed so...

Taste of Havana: Delicious Cuban Food in Lenoir

by Harrison Nichols | Mar 9, 2023 | Caldwell County, Eat, Eat Mountains, Food, NC Foothills Itinerary

Taste of Havana brings a Latin flavor flare of authentic Cuban food to Lenoir in the foothills of North Carolina. Not many would expect to find amazing, authentic Cuban food made by a Cuban woman in Caldwell County. Taste of Havana defies expectations with its vibrant...

Hole Lotta Doughnuts

by Harrison Nichols | Feb 25, 2023 | Caldwell County, Eat, Eat Mountains, Food, NC Foothills Itinerary, NC Guides

At Hole Lotta Doughnuts, the primary focus is handcrafting the perfect glazed yeast doughnut and sharing a “whole lotta” love with the customer in the process. Hole Lotta Doughnuts strives to provide quality food and a fun, family-centered atmosphere for...