Home ornaments, such as vases and clocks, are sure to go down an interior treat, as are weighty, glossy tomes for the coffee ...

Blake’s Famous Hamburger Steak lives up to its billing on the menu – a generous oval of hand-formed ground beef, seared to develop a flavorful crust, then smothered in sautéed onions and rich brown ...

For visitors passing through Montgomery County, Blake’s offers a genuine taste of North Carolina that no chain restaurant could ever duplicate. It’s worth the detour off the highway, worth seeking out ...