WCHL: Hint of Mint Designs
Hint of Mint Designs When two sisters with different art skills realized they could combine their talents to start their own business, they did exactly that – and never looked back. “I was doing hand lettering, and was painting, so we put our stuff on Etsy in August 2016,” Mary Elizabeth Entwistle said. “We made […]
WCHL: Coronato Pizza
Coronato Pizza After a long journey of cooking that began in high school, Teddy Diggs — head chef and owner of Coronato Pizza — is happy to be in Carrboro. Coronato Pizza has recently opened at 101 Two Hills Road, Suite #140, in Carrboro and is selling Roman-inspired pizza. “I’ve been cooking my entire adult […]
WCHL: Fiddlehead Farm
Fiddlehead Farm A desire to feed their family well led David and Emily Boynton to start growing their own food. Now, they’re sharing the goodness of their garden with the community. They grow produce based on the season, and make preserves, finishing salts and sauces inspired by what’s at the market or in their garden. The Boyntons […]
WCHL: Peño Grill
Peño Grill Kirley owns and operates the Chapel Hill location of Peño Grill, which opened at 105 E. Franklin St. in August 2019. He wants to make a mark on the town’s dining scene by serving fresh Mediterranean cuisine with a Latin flair. That flair comes from its use of black beans, rice, plantains, avocados, […]
WCHL: 401 Main
401 Main Jordan is one of two general managers at 401 Main. Located on the corner of West Rosemary and East Main streets – the “Time Square of Carrboro” as Wayne calls it – 401 Main is a local bar serving coastal Carolina cuisine to the Chapelboro community since September 2019. Chris Baldwin and Al […]
WCHL: Craftboro Brewing Depot
Craftboro Brewing Depot Located right off of Smith Level Road just outside downtown Carrboro is Craftboro Brewing Depot, a new brewery that offers unique craft beer and a great atmosphere that everyone can enjoy. Co-founders Amy and Jason McCarter wanted to put a strong emphasis on craft and what it means to create something tangible […]
WCHL: Freehand Market
Freehand Market What is a values-based business? Heather Seaman, the CEO and founder of the Freehand Market, describes it as a place where customers can shop their values. At the market, all of the businesses represent some combination of the six following values: create handmade goods, use recycled or reclaimed materials, is a charitable organization, […]
WCHL: Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar
Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar “Everyone used to have a chimney at home,” he said. “We used to cook on the charcoal and firewood… All the smells spread across the whole village and people knew you were cooking.” It was this memory of traditional Indian cooking that led chefs and co-owners Jasbir Singh and Reddy […]
WCHL: Carolina Stained Glass
Carolina Stained Glass Geyer soon picked up stained glass as a hobby, and after five years of practice, she took a job at the stained glass store she’d first seen, then known as Stained Glass Art Design, located at 3305 Guess Road in Durham. The artist took over the store in 2001 under the new […]
WCHL: Bosetti Art and Pottery
Bosetti Art and Pottery In high school, however, she discovered a medium that would prove to be a lifelong inspiration: clay. That discovery led her to opening Bosetti Art Tile and Pottery, a Triangle-based custom tile work business. “Clay is the earth. It’s versatile, resilient, and magical, just like our world. It responds to every touch, […]
