Why are vintage gas stations the hot new destination for two-handed burgers, fancy grilled cheeses, and local pints? Think: location, location, location.
North Carolina restaurants
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.
Elsewhere on 10th in North Wilkesboro
A Wilkes County native returned to her hometown with a vision that was new for the area. Now, her restaurant harvests inspiration from local farms and gardens.
The World, In Whiteville
The Chef and the Frog has its roots in Asia and Europe, its growth in good luck, and a home in eastern North Carolina.
A Feast of Love
Craig Love has turned surf culture into his own culinary style. Now, he’s got a kitchen full of surfers — from managers to cooks — who share his deep appreciation of the sea and all that it provides.
Miller’s Restaurant: A Burger’s Best Friend
More than 60 years ago in Davie County, hamburger met pimento cheese. The rest is history.
Highland Avenue in Hickory
In Hickory, a city that prides itself on craftsmanship, Highland Avenue restaurant’s thoughtful take on Southern cuisine fits right in.
John’s Drive In in Kitty Hawk
Every Dolphin Boat sandwich and milkshake that this stop serves comes with a side of nostalgia.
Waterfront Seafood Shack in Calabash
On any given day in summer, Waterfront Seafood Shack is packed from its first plate at lunch to its final just-about-too-dark-to-eat platter that night.
