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 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 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...
North Carolina has A LOT of craft breweries to choose from, but hidden away in the NC Foothills is one brewery you may not have heard of, but we think you should definitely add to the MUST TRY list. Granite Falls Brewing Company is a craft brewery that prides itself...
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...
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...