Behind the Beans: Q&A with Local Baristas  

Coffee from 83 Custom in High Point, NC

If you’re anything like us, coffee is an absolutely necessary part of getting your day started. When the snooze button can’t be pressed anymore, you know at least around the corner waits a delicious cup of caffeine ready to help you kickstart your day! And whether you prefer to brew your own beans at home or you want…

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Tuning In to High Point’s Music Scene

Shane Key, a musician in High Point, NC plays the guitar on stage.

Here in High Point, it’s no secret that we love to groove to a great tune. Blame it on Coltrane (surely by now you know that our city is where jazz legend, John Coltrane spent much of his growing up years!), but we’re always looking for a spot to hear the sweet serenades of a local musician.…

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The Inside Scoop: National Ice Cream Day in HP

Did somebody say, “ice cream?” Sunday was National Ice Cream Day, and we’re celebrating all week long! (Meaning, we’re using this as an excuse NOT to count calories consumed via waffles cones and milkshake straws.) High Point has a phenomenal list of places to grab sweet, creamy treats this July – from sundaes to waffles cones, to…

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Picking a High Point Picnic

Happy National Picnic Month! And when we say “picnic,” we’re not talking about a few squished peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on an old blanket in the backyard. We’re talking full-scale, fancied-up, picnic EXPERIENCE! (Imagine if “glamping” met picnicking… Glam-picnicking?) To celebrate picnics in High Point this July, you have some really wonderful options for a perfectly delicious…

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Catching the Brew Wave: Goofy Foot Taproom & Brewery

Tiffany and Jeff Thompson smiling in Goofy Foot Taproom in High Point, NC

Like many great ideas, the idea for Goofy Foot Taproom & Brewery started over a glass of beer. High Pointer Jeff Thompson, owner and co-founder of Goofy Foot, had an idea while he was sitting with his wife, Tiffany, at one of their favorite breweries in Asheville, NC.   “My wife and I were having a pint and discussing our future,” Jeff remembers. “My job…

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Make a Meal of It: Dining Guide to HP

A couple sits at Magnolia Blue in High Point, NC, enjoying dinner.

Ever wished you had a directory of every place in High Point that you needed to eat during High Point Market? Well, there is a genie granting wishes this summer, and it’s the magical workings of High Point Market Authority!   For this Market, they have created a comprehensive guide of what to eat while you enjoy your time…

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Wine Spots for Every Type of Wine Lover

A bottle of Ferrandire wine in High Point, NC

National Wine Day you said? We thought that was every day! Well, “technically” today is recognized as National Wine Day, so we pulled the best spots in High Point, NC for every kind of wine lover. Whether you’re a connoisseur who only drinks the finest, or a new wine lover who barely knows a Moscato from a…

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Asian Cuisine in NC’s International City

People from all over the world have come to High Point to make it home, which is just one of the reasons that we are known as North Carolina’s International City. As neighbors, we have global roots represented, and each person brings so much rich culture to our city.   One of our favorite things…

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The Most Important Meal of the Day in HP 

Today is International Waffle Day, and we’re ready to celebrate! After all, what’s better than having dessert for breakfast? Speaking of breakfast, it’s one of our favorite meals to enjoy in High Point (even when we sleep in a little and turn breakfast into brunch!). That’s why today, we’re sharing our Top 5 favorite places to grab breakfast – waffles…

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Comfort Foods for Cozy Nights 

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

Baby, it’s cold outside… But the soup’s on inside! In the chilliest months, High Point can bring a little comfort to your heart and your stomach. We’ve compiled some of our favorite comfort foods here in High Point. Whether you want to bundle up and head out on the town, or order takeout and curl up by your…

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