The humble burger gladly bears the various tastes of its individual eaters. And its heart and soul as a beef-on-a-bun creation never falters, never lets us down.
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Second Street Lunch
If you stop in at Second Street Lunch in Roanoke Rapids, order your burger any way you want it — and pay no mind to owner Danny Haislip’s notorious attitude.
Jimmy Mac’s Restaurant
A menu with 20 different burgers is reason enough to stop by the popular Bryson City restaurant. The family feel is another.
Becky’s & Mary’s
When Becky Ingram left home, she had a job within an hour of arriving in High Point. Fifty years later, the restaurant she owns with her sister, Mary, is an institution, where love is the main ingredient and every dish comes with a side of conversation.
Breakfast in North Carolina: The Original Pancake House
Although Kathy Pulliam and her husband, David, live in Salisbury, it’s not unusual for them to hop in the car . . .
Breakfast in North Carolina: DJ’s Diner
Keith Lingafelt got a letter one day recalling his vehicle for repairs. So he found himself at the Dale Jarrett . . .
Breakfast in North Carolina: Mary’s Gourmet Diner
This Winston-Salem spot, formerly known as Breakfast of Course, delivers classic dishes alongside new Southern creations.
Breakfast in North Carolina: Yoder’s Dutch Pantry
It's not hard to argue that this restaurant makes the best french toast in Eastern North Carolina.
Breakfast in North Carolina: Old Pier House Restaurant
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was published in January 2011. Since its publication, the Old Pier House Restaurant has closed. Steve . . .
