Prepare a delicious meal from home along with Chef Ashleigh Fleming of Blue Jay Bistro for a great cause!

From the website:

Join us as they travel to Littleton, NC and visit Chef Ashleigh Fleming in the kitchen of Blue Jay Bistro. Your ticket purchase includes a link to the live event and a curated meal kit delivered to your home to cook alongside the chef!

Experience a taste of North Carolina’s agriculture and hospitality industry from the comfort of your own home with signature dishes from Blue Jay Bistro and ingredients sourced directly from North Carolina farmers.

When: Tuesday July 19th 6pm

How: An exclusive link to the live event will be sent via email

What: Meal kits (serves 2) featuring locally sourced ingredients will be shipped directly to your home the week of the event. Instructions on any additional ingredients, food preparation or suggested spirit pairings needed ahead of the event will be sent via email.

This event makes for a perfect date night or gathering! Grab your friends and neighbors and order additional meal kits here.

Join Chef Ashleigh and on screen guests in preparing the following:
* Barbecue Spiced Shrimp
* Cilantro Lime Rice
* Sweetpotato Salsa
* Sweetpotato MaiTai from the Blue Jay Bistro bar
Bonus recipe: Salad with Coconut Lime Vinaigrette

“This quick and easy summer time recipe is a great mash up of my Texas flavor roots, North Carolina produce, and of course my love affair with all things tiki, represented in our cocktail of choice! I will also include a bonus recipe for a Salad with Coconut Lime Vinaigrette. I recommend it, but it is definitely not necessary. I can’t wait to cook alongside y’all during our stream event and answer any questions you may have. Let’s get ready to have some fun!”- Chef Ashleigh Fleming

All proceeds will benefit the Mobile Market Program serving Eastern North Carolinians by making fresh, healthy food accessible and affordable for all.

For more information, click here.

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The news is finally here! The one locals have been waiting for over two years!

Earlier this evening (6/24), Milano’s announced on their Facebook page they will be reopening their doors on Monday, June 27th.

At this time, they are only accepting take-out orders, but let’s be honest — we’ll take what we can get!

Milano’s Italian Restaurant is located at 102 North Main Street in Warrenton, NC and their phone number is (252) 257-5800.

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As Mill Hill Brewery & Taproom approaches its first anniversary and has an amazing event planned for May 28th, let’s take a look back at their grand opening back in 2021.

The Mill Hill One-Year Anniversary celebration is Saturday, May 28, from 3-10pm and located at 112 Madison Street in Warrenton, NC.

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For the last few months after an extended period of silence and standstills, fans of Milano’s Italian Restaurant have been enjoying the piping hot servings of news and photos.

Since our small town lost the Main Street eatery and date night destination in a devastating fire that destroyed the historic Rose’s building it occupied and neighboring business, CC Showers of Distinction in May 2020, the status of what would become of the restaurant was like hand tossed pizza dough: it was up in the air.

But, thanks to social media, the owner has kept its hungry fan base feasting on photos featuring renovations as well as keeping everyone abreast of any new developments.

In one of their most recent Facebook posts, the owner made two announcements: an art competition and the restaurant’s tentative re- grand opening date.

*fingers crossed*

We are holding an art competition. This is open to all ages and the chosen artwork will be on display at Milanos. So get your colored pencils, sharpies, oils, paints ready. The submissions cannot be larger than a piece of poster paper and must be original. The artist’s name and age must be on the back of the submission.

Age categories are:
5 – 8 years old
9- 11 years old
12-15 years old
16-18 years old
Adult

The theme is: ITALY

All submissions must be dropped off at Citizens Insurance & Bonding Co., Inc. at 116 N Main St, Warrenton. The winners of the competition will be announced at the grand re-opening, tentatively scheduled for April 1st!

Follow along with Milano’s progress by checking out their Facebook page and by following The Warrenist, of course .

Milano’s Facebook page

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Kristen Taber (Tabletop Media Group) and I (The Warrenist) are teaming up again to bring TASTE OF WARREN, the Greater Warren area restaurant week, from Sunday, January 23-30, 2022.

We collaborated in 2021 and this year, we figured, “Hey! Let’s do it bigger!”

The following experiences are scheduled for this special week:

WOMEN IN FOOD: Enjoy a six-course dinner and engaging discussion panel with local women who are paving their own lane in the food industry. Ticket Info

CANVAS + CUPCAKES: Beautiful artwork and dessert? What’s not to love?

TASTE OF WARREN FOOD TRUCK RODEO: All of your favorite mobile eateries (and some new ones) in one spot, this time in the Mag’s Marketplace parking lot.

FOOD AS ART: Not So Basic Batches will demonstrate how to create edible roses and butterflies to add extra flair to your charcuterie board.

SUNDAY BRUNCH AT LOCORUM: Mimosas anyone?

For more information on how to purchase tickets, visit TasteofWarren.com and follow along on Facebook and Instagram.

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We’re well into the holiday season with Christmas only a week away. Check out these festive holiday events and more happening this weekend.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17

UGLY SWEATER PARTY
9pm-12:30pm
The ugliest sweater wins. Drink specials.
Time Out Sports Bar
114 North Main Street, Warrenton, NC

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18

CHRISTMAS YOGA FOR KIDS + ADULTS
10-11am
Wear your red & green or favorite holiday sweater, bring the whole family, and enjoy fun poses appropriate for all ages. (Cosmosis Yoga) Tickets
Mi Espacio
134 South Main Street, Warrenton, NC

SOUL CITY FARM FRESH MARKET
11am-3pm
Shop for fresh produce and more for your holiday dinner!
Soul City Farm
107 Rockbound Hill Drive, Norlina, NC

MEET THE ARTIST: Cathy Wiggins
2 shows: 11am + 5pm
Learn about her beginnings in leather work, her inspiration, and creative process.
Frank’s Fine Arts
133 East South Main St, Littleton, NC

MEET SANTA CLAUS
3-5pm
Before he returns to the North Pole, allow your child(ren) to share his/her wish list with Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick himself.
Warren County Courthouse Square
109 South Main Street, Warrenton, NC

NORLINA CHRISTMAS PARADE
4:30pm
Come together to celebrate the holiday season with a fun-filled parade! Lawrence and Perry, The Wandering Dawg, and The Funnel Cake Zone will be on site.
Downtown Norlina, NC

LIVE MUSIC WITH MATTHEW GODSEY
6-9pm
Music while you dine.
Watersview Restaurant
2107 Eaton Ferry Road, Littleton, NC

LIVE MUSIC WITH STEVE COMPTON
7-10pm
Enjoy live entertainment, beer, and delicious eats from the Don Taco food truck (5-9pm)!
Mill Hill Taproom
112 Madison Street, Warrenton, NC

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19

Last Stop Holiday Shoppe
2-8pm
Shop local and get in some last minute holiday shopping. (Not So Basic Batches)
Frontier Warren Co-working Space
140 South Main Street, Warrenton, NC

MEET SANTA CLAUS
3-5pm
One last chance to share your holiday wish list.
Warren County Courthouse Square
109 South Main Street, Warrenton, NC

For more Warren County events, visit The Warrenist Warren County Community Events Calendar.

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While James Henderson’s green thumb stretches to a wide assortment of fresh veggies and herbs, the proprietor of Henderson Natural Farm is best known for his Shiitake mushrooms.

In this video, James shares his passion for farming, how he got started with Shiitake mushrooms, and his one wish for potential farmers in Warren County, North Carolina!

To get a taste of these homegrown mushrooms, James can often be found at the Warren County Farmers Market in Warrenton, NC.

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