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How a family fish fry changed the culinary landscape of a small town

Tonnia Pollard’s seafood success story started when she was a child growing up in poverty, as she puts it “dirt, dirtiest poor.”

Her parents drove from Ayden/Grifton,...

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Seafood so good it makes you cry: The heartfelt flavors of Good Hot Fish

Ashleigh Shanti isn't just serving up delectable seafood at Asheville's Good Hot Fish; she's crafting a culinary narrative woven with threads of heritage, community...

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Not a little boy game: One fisherman's risky bet on menhaden


Josh Taylor's life on the water started young. At just 15, he was already learning the ropes on a small shrimp trawler, navigating familiar waters off tiny community...

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Oysters and Rice with Mushrooms

Good North Carolina seafood requires minimal effort to get maximum impact, as evidenced by this simple dish.

Cook's note: Rice may be prepared in advance. Refrigerate...

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