Local Eats: Laurel Market - Charlotte, NC

photo by: Shane Cudahy of Evergreen Studio

Well word on the street is we're playing a show in Charlotte again at the Bojangles Coliseum. As excited I was about that I was also very excited when Laurel Market, a super sandwich shop in Charlotte, asked me to create a few signature sandwiches. Best part is, if you go order one of these sandwiches you're also entered in a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show on April 9th!

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Recipe: Braised Tofu?

I found it difficult to name this dish because I don't know what the actual translation would be of the Korean word. For all your speakers out there this is my version of 두부 조림.

I took a sort of Japanese take on one of my favorite Korean side dishes. The process takes a while but it's not difficult at all. If you've never been a big fan of tofu then this is definitely the way to try it.

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Recipes: Potato Chips (VEG)

So I finally got that white Christmas I've been wishing for my whole life. Problem is, it came after it got dark. Beggars can't be choosers I guess. In any case, I got snowed in because I am afraid of driving in the snow and was rummaging through my pantry to find something to eat and my Em was telling me about how she had so much food at her mom's and that fresh chips were coming out of the fryer. *DING DING* That was it, the spark of genius I had been waiting for. This recipe is so easy I just thought I'd put together a quick post and get it out to you all. Hope you enjoy!

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Local Eats: Mediterranean Deli - Chapel Hill, NC

The freshest pita you can find in NC and other freshly prepared Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes are just a stones throw for those in Chapel Hill. This is probably the healthiest place I eat in Chapel Hill, but I definitely find myself frequenting Med' Deli all the time!

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Recipe: Fava Bean Salad (V)

This is a quick vegan/vegetarian side dish I learned from my Syrian buddy Bilal. Give it a try!

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