Vivace Chef Ian Sullivan and Coquette Brassier Chef Rob Bland, both in North Hills, will participate in the Epicurious Vino Challenge on Saturday, May 30, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Hinnant Family Vineyards in Pine Level, North Carolina, a charitable fundraiser that challenges chefs to create excellent dishes that use one of the Hinnant wines as a key ingredient.
They join fellow Urban Food Group, Inc., chefs Jeremy Sabo of Porter’s City Tavern and Jeffrey Sattler, both on Hillsborough Street, as well as a host of other chefs.
All proceeds will …

In the spirit of love/giving/Valentine’s Day, Q Shack at North Hills is offering its customers a pretty sweet deal. If you buy a sandwich or platter there anytime this weekend from Friday through Monday, they’ll give you a free homemade cobbler for dessert. You can try their peach, apple or blueberry cobbler for free!
I’ve also heard that Q Shack now has sweet potatoe FRIES. If they’re anywhere near as good as their sweet mashed potatoes, then you’ll definitely want to check them out.
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Today I decided to walk over to the Farmers’ Market here at North Hills to see what was going on. Every saturday from 8am-12pm on the Commons, trucks and tents from local NC farms and shops arrive with fresh veggies, fruits, herbs and miscellaneous goodies. This started in April and happens every Saturday through October. There was music on the lawn today, which was an added bonus.
I didn’t actually buy anything today, but I wanted to see who was selling things and where they were from. There were representatives from …

Papa Spud’s Organics is a great organic food services company that serves customers in Raleigh. If you missed our first post about Papa Spud’s Organics, go check it out. For this post, we were able ask Rob Meyer (co-owner, along with Ben Stone), some questions about the company. Please see below for the interview.
*Why did you start Papa Spuds?
The idea behind Papa Spud’s Organics is quite simple – MAKE FOOD-SHOPPING FUN! Most people would love to eat more fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, but don’t have time to waste …

North Hills Buzz would like to welcome its newest advertiser – Papa Spud’s Organics.
Papa Spud’s Organics delivers certified organic fruits and vegetables straight to your door. They work directly with farmers to give you prices that are often lower than what you’d get in a grocery store. For organic food lovers in Raleigh, it doesn’t get much better–fresh produce, low prices and free delivery. Papa Spud’s is a great option for purchasing organic food in the North Hills area.
We received a box of fruit from Papa Spud’s today and …