21 On the Mainland Food Network Features The Weeping Radish Off the Vine Farm Markets Living off the land is a proud Currituck County tradition. Visitors driving the mainland road fondly peer over fields that bear a bounty of crops. Alongside the road, travelers also see shops, stands and markets where farmers offer their seasonal harvests along with a big helping of hospitality. Spring brings asparagus and strawberries; summer yields corn, peaches, tomatoes, watermelon, beans, squash and, in fall, it’s pumpkins and gourds; then sweet potatoes and collards are ready. Also available are homemade cider, jams, jellies, pickles, relishes, baked goods, sauces, honey, ice cream, salad dressings, and incidentals like beach supplies and even antiques. Down-home people and fresh from the field produce make eating local all the better. Uli Bennewitz, owner of The Weeping Radish Farm Brewery and Restaurant in Grandy, is dedicated to craft brewing, sustainable agriculture and farm-totable products. Everything sold at the farm-brewerybutchery complex has local roots: every vegetable; egg; herb; meat; fish; cheese; sauce; and, of course, beer. The Weeping Radish has garnered many honors, but coverage from Guy Fieri, host of the Food Network’s TV show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” was icing on the cake. The spikey, bleachedblond Fieri sampled three standout, madefrom scratch dishes: sweet potato liverwurst, described as smooth, creamy and delicious; the Ruben sandwich of “housemade bread, house-made pastrami and house-made sauerkraut. It’s right there. It’s big flavor. It is the real deal” — as is the baked potato soup Fieri called as close to farm-to-table as it gets, “especially when it’s in your own back field — 14 acres. That’s how you do it. That’s good soup!” Those are Fieri’s opinions; it’s best to stop and form your own. 6810 Caratoke Hwy. Jarvisburg, NC 27947 252-491-5205 www.weepingradish.com
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