Doumar’s Cones and Barbecue
Doumar’s Cones and Barbecue The world’s first waffle cone maker is in Norfolk, Virginia. Story by Abby Stewart In downtown Norfolk, Virginia, sits a timeless drive-in: Doumar's Cones and Barbecue. Here, carhops still come out to your car wearing soda jerk caps, serving up the best fresh-squeezed limeades and scratch-made barbecue sandwiches in town. This nostalgic gem was founded by Abe Doumar, the man who created the world’s first waffle cone
From TV Screens to History Books: Chef Nina Compton
From TV Screens to History Books: Chef Nina Compton Nina Compton proves that African-American contributions to American cuisine are about more than fried chicken and cornbread or pit barbeque and pecan pie. Story by Ginger Warder Recipe by Chef Nina Compton When Chef Nina Compton was named the runner-up—rather than crowned the winner—of Top Chef’s Season 11 New Orleans, I almost threw my wine glass at the TV and was instantly
Licorice International
Licorice International Licorice heaven in Lincoln, Nebraska. Story by Lisa Waterman Gray Photos by Kathy Plunkett Photography Who would have guessed that a Lincoln, Nebraska company offers the nation’s largest selection of black licorice? Danish Trollendrop, Kerr’s Licorice Toffee from Canada, and bite-sized Italian Rombetti by Amarelli are only a sampling of the enormous inventory available through Licorice International. The company that began in New York City has long been a
