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Restaurants

McDowell Local Dishes Up a Foothills Feast

In McDowell County, there’s a cardinal rule of eating local: Food should always be fun.

by Drew Perry
Eats

Full Service: 6 Vintage Gas Stations Serving Up Quality Bites

Why are vintage gas stations the hot new destination for two-handed burgers, fancy grilled cheeses, and local pints? Think: location, location, location.

by Jimmy Tomlin
Eats

Filling Station Turned Five-Star Restaurant: Star Diner

In tiny Marshall, a new bright spot has appeared on the Blue Ridge Mountains dining scene: Star Diner. Located in a former gas station, this acclaimed restaurant is one of many local businesses reinventing retro spaces.

by Ronni Lundy
Food

Melting Pot: Buttermilk Soup in Asheville

Asheville chef John Fleer may not have grown up eating buttermilk soup, but he has perfected the Appalachian taste over the years. Learn his recipe for the dish.

by Ronni Lundy
Restaurants

Christmas Memories at The Angus Barn

The ever-changing holiday display at The Angus Barn restaurant in Raleigh has been a must-see for decades.

by Adam Lucas
Restaurants

Well-Crafted Cuisine at Bia’s Gourmet Hardware

At a former hardware store in Asheboro, a new set of tools are on display: Chef Bia Rich builds her gourmet menu using passion, creativity, and flavors from near and far.

by Megan Crotty
Restaurants

When Your Town Becomes Flavortown

Guy Fieri and his wildly popular show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives put a spotlight on little joints with bold flavor. So what happens when Food Network turns North Carolina’s beloved local restaurants into destinations?

by Jeremy Markovich
Stanbury is Changing the Capital City's Palate, One Dish at a Time
Central

Stanbury is Changing the Capital City’s Palate, One Dish at a Time

One of the most popular restaurants in Raleigh — and its adventurous, innovative menu — is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, hidden in plain sight.

by Wilton Barnhardt
Our Daily Bread Serves Up Deli Classics in Downtown Boone
Restaurants

Our Daily Bread Serves Up Deli Classics in Downtown Boone

The owners of Our Daily Bread knew the iconic sandwich shop was something special when they bought it. And that was before they found out it was full of hidden treasures.

by Sheri Castle
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