Heirloom Brewshop’s menu is a marriage of its owners’ Taiwanese and Laotian cultures, built on a foundation laid by past generations.
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The Wonderful World of What-A-Burger
The 1960s architecture, croaking call boxes, and carhops toting plastic trays stacked with steaming fries and frosty shakes: What-A-Burger — the beloved North Carolina chain, not the popular Texas franchise — is a living remnant from a time when cars were king.
Hungry? Try These 7 Classic North Carolina Drive-Ins
Here are a few regional classics of the Happy Days era.
The Story of the Toot-N-Tell
Once upon a time, drive-in customers pulled up to a family restaurant with a funny name. Nearly 75 years later, loyal regulars are still enjoying this classic Southern buffet in Garner.
Over the Moon: The Harvest Moon Grille in Lincolnton
Joy, creativity, and local ingredients — plus a dash of inspiration from around the world — infuse every bright and colorful meal at this restaurant in Lincolnton.
The Original Salt Works Diner Is at Your Service
This Wilmington pit stop is tiny — and that’s on purpose. At this little diner, breakfast and lunch are served with a personal touch.
McDowell Local Dishes Up a Foothills Feast
In McDowell County, there’s a cardinal rule of eating local: Food should always be fun.
Five Points Restaurant Is a Blue Ridge Treasure
In Asheville, one old-school diner serves up the hamburgers and hospitality that have drawn regulars for nearly 50 years. For those loyal customers, all roads lead to Five Points.
Baker’s Kitchen is Home to Delicious Breakfasts — and Butter Syrup
Baker’s Kitchen has weathered storms — literal and metaphorical — to keep its community in baked goods and breakfast foods (with a side of butter syrup).
