The Counter at Chef & the Farmer - Kinston, NC | North Carolina Weekend

The Counter at Chef & the Farmer in downtown Kinston was chef Vivian Howard’s take on Southern casual dining. As of March 2026, this eatery is permanently closed, but you can visit Chef*New (also from Howard) at the same location for dinner service. NC Weekend Tune into North Carolina Weekend, your guide to the best places to eat, explore & experience each weekend across the state, Thursdays at 9 PM on PBS NC & the free PBS app. Explore more at pbsnc.org/ncweekend. Subscribe to the North Carolina Weekend Channel so you never miss a story:    / @ncweekend   FOLLOW US Official Website: https://www.pbsnc.org/ncweekend Instagram:   / ncweekend   Facebook:   / mypbsnc   Email Newsletter: https://www.pbsnc.org/signup Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS app: https://pbsnc.org/app/ This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: https://pbsnc.org/donate