Breakfast in Aberdeen, North Carolina

Breakfast on the run is easy to do today.  You see endless cars waiting in line at drive thru windows all over the country.  Often the indigestion will follow you through the day!

If you are looking for a great breakfast near Aberdeen, North Carolina looking for a quick homemade breakfast Steak or Eggs is your place.  You only need to visit a couple of times to feel like family.  You will find the same people, often at the same table each morning.  Wait staff makes you feel welcome, they know how you take your coffee the same way they know how their own mother's take their coffee and make you feel right at home.

Nothing fancy, just great breakfast.  Pancakes, french toast, omelets, eggs... done right!  If you are not an early riser don't fret, they are also open for lunch.

Steak or Eggs has been around forever!  They used to be located where the current CVS is but have moved just up the road and across the street.  You can find them at 1850 US 1 South in Aberdeen right next to Enterprise Car Rental.  It's easy to find, just look for the front door!

Favorite Burger in Pinehurst / Southern Pines Area

If you ask this question on Facebook or any forum you will only get a few options from area residents.

My favorite is the Barcelona Burger at The Bakehouse in Aberdeen.  The Bakehouse is an incredible bakery.  Amazing pastries, breads, cookies, and the best spot to order that special occasion cake.  In addition to the bakery are 12 tables that fill up very quickly for lunch.  Small menu at the Bakehouse but everything is done well!

As I said my favorite is the Barcelona Burger.  This burger has spinach, onions and cheese and is placed on one of their house made rolls and topped with their secret garlic sauce.  Served with chips and a side salad.  Oh my!  Top it off with one of the desserts in the bakery case and you will always leave with a smile!

They are open for both breakfast and lunch and located at 120 North Poplar Street in Aberdeen, North Carolina.  Enjoy your meal by watching the bakers through a glass window preparing beautiful desserts.  Be sure to get there early since being featured in Our State Magazine the line starts quickly.

6th Annual Festival of Beers

Isn't it interesting how the perfect cold beer and can make the best summer day even better!

The Moore County Chamber of Commerce is holding its Sixth Annual Festival of Beers on May 16^th at the Southern Pines Elks Club.  Rain or shine this event will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.   Tickets are now $30 for participants and $10 for Designated Driver. 

Come and enjoy some of the best brewers in North Carolina!  There are expected to be 20 breweries present including:  Southern Pines Brewery, Lagunitas, Gizmo, Bomb Shell Breweing, Brew Point, Red Oak, German Ghuistof, Shocktop, Goose Island, White Street and more.

Not a beer drinker but don’t to miss the fun?  Biltmore Winery will also be part of the festival!

Tickets are available at the Chamber or online at www.moorecountychamber.com  .  The Elks Club is located at 280 Country Club Circle in Southern Pines.

All who attend the event must be 21 or older.  No children, no exceptions.

Where Can I Find a Good Cup of Coffee in Southern Pines?

Swank Coffee Shoppe & Handmade Market is what the Historic District of Southern Pines is all about.  A small town coffee shop filled with the work of local artists and filled with that home town feel.

Swank is small and quaint with a consistent flow of both locals and visitors.  If you are ready to enjoy a day of browsing and buying in the shops of downtown Southern Pines start your day here with the perfect cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa. 

Be sure to browse the handmade local artisan wares.  The perfect gift could be right under your nose!

Swank is located at 232 NW Broad Street in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

North Carolina Peaches

Don’t you love that fresh picked peach that has juice just dripping to your elbow?!  Moore County grows some of the best peaches.  My favorite is Auman Orchards and you will find them just minutes from Pinehurst.  

They are located at 3140 Highway 73 in West End.  Simply pull down their driveway right by the house and pull into the pole barn.  Family is there to wait on you, explain the different peaches and make sure you get the best!  They even stack the bags with ripest at the top to ones that might wait a day or two below.

I don’t think there is anything better than the perfect peach on a beautiful summer day.  It seems my best peach is always the first out of the bag and I eat it the minute I’m in the car at Auman Orchards.  If you are lucky enough to get them all home they also make great jam!

Give them a try and be sure to bring some napkins!