In McDowell County, there’s a cardinal rule of eating local: Food should always be fun.
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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.
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.
Hayes Barton Café and Dessertery Celebrates Family Style
At this Raleigh restaurant, friends and neighbors gather for homey entrées, famous layer cakes, and memories of those who came before.
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).
A Tribute to Pitmasters: Jim Noble of Noble Smoke
Jim Noble’s new Charlotte restaurant pays homage to the barbecue greats.
17 Charlotte Restaurants Dishing Up International Fare
Our guide to the authentic (and delicious) global fare that has helped turn Charlotte into a foodie destination — no passport required.
Village Diner in Hillsborough
After more than 40 years, the hub that brought mill workers and civic leaders together over meat loaf and mashed potatoes is still the heart of Hillsborough.
