From fried chicken and waffles to baby back ribs, these five restaurants in Raleigh are serving up some of our favorite comforting classics.
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A Guide to Charlotte’s Central Avenue
A Charlotte business owner put down roots near this vibrant central corridor after finding a sense of home in its tasty international cuisine and welcoming multicultural community.
A Family Fish Fry at Tex’s
In Burke County, three generations have been bringing together the community and serving up fried seafood at their old-school fish camp for almost 50 years.
The Bluffs Offers Second Helpings
For more than 60 years before it closed, the first restaurant on the Blue Ridge Parkway was a beloved stop for hungry motorists, weary hikers, and local families. Now, The Bluffs is dishing up fried chicken and cathead biscuits once again.
A Place at The Table
Farm-to-table comes full circle at this sunny restaurant in Asheboro.
Family Matters at SidWill’s Café
At SidWill’s in Guilford County, the most important part of cooking — and eating — Southern comfort food is the people you share it with.
Young, Scrappy, & Hungry at Leah & Louise
At a restaurant in Charlotte, the award-winning owner and chef has taken preservation to a whole new level. In his kitchen, nothing — and we mean nothing — gets tossed in the trash.
All Jazzed Up at The Mills Downtown Bistro
Inspired by the Roaring Twenties, a young chef returned to his hometown and opened a tapas restaurant with a vintage vibe and modern twists on classic cuisine.
Dining on (Oak) Island Time
No rush: The clocks on the walls of Oak Island Restaurant are just for decoration. All you really need to know is whether it’s Chicken & Dumplings Thursday or Fried Fish Friday.
