About Vivian

I’m a mom, wife, daughter, cook, author and challenge seeker from Deep Run, North Carolina. I work to blend family, food and storytelling in a way that touches people and reminds them of where they came from. The process of it all is generally a bit messy for me and my loved ones, but it’s been interesting and rewarding so far.

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MY RESTAURANTS

Benny's Big Time Pizzeria

Benny's Big Time Pizzeria

Boiler Room

Boiler Room

Chef & The Farmer

Chef & The Farmer

WHAT'S NEW

Gorging on Life
7 Gifts for the Food Lovers in Your Life
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7 Gifts for the Food Lovers in Your Life
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What’s Vivian gifting this holiday season to all the food lovers in her life? Check it out.

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Vivian's 5 go-to Thanksgiving Sides
deep run roots, eastern north carolina, recipes
Vivian's 5 go-to Thanksgiving Sides
deep run roots, eastern north carolina, recipes

If I were at home for Thanksgiving this year, I'd likely make one or all of these sides — because sides are really the main event.

deep run roots, eastern north carolina, recipes

EVENTS

Events
Deep Run Roots Book Signing: Manteo
Dec 15
Deep Run Roots Book Signing: Manteo

Join Vivian for a book signing at Manteo’s Downtown Books on Saturday, December 15th.

Feast of the Seven Fishes at Benny's Big Time
Dec 17
Feast of the Seven Fishes at Benny's Big Time

Join the Benny’s gang in Wilmington for a six course seafood celebration.

Feast of the Seven Fishes at Chef & the Farmer
Dec 22
Feast of the Seven Fishes at Chef & the Farmer

Join us at Chef & the Farmer for Vivian Howard’s Feast of the Seven Fishes, where we’ll serve seven seafoods over four courses plus a specialty cocktail.