For decades, Denise Doyle was one half of a legendary diner duo. Now she’s busting out new moves.
Asheville’s Lunch Box Collector
During one collector’s elementary years, it didn’t matter what his parents packed inside his lunch box. Back in the day, the real prize was on the outside.
Lunchtime Legacy in Hendersonville
In downtown Hendersonville, a sandwich shop has become a gathering place that has fed neighbors, families, and friendships for generations.
The Taste of Time at the Mecca
Across nearly a century of service, The Mecca Restaurant has established itself as a lunchtime staple in our state capital. Meet the family behind the famed eatery — and the regular who’s preserving its legacy.
Wilmington’s Burger Queen
Everyone in New Hanover County knows the name Winnie: The late wartime welder was a real-life Rosie the Riveter who went on to feed the Port City.
Rolling Refreshment
During the first half of the 20th century, workers in North Carolina’s textile mills found respite in dope wagons — mobile carts stocked with relief.
Papertown’s Porch
At a stately Queen Anne in downtown Canton, diners enjoy lunchtime favorites among pieces of the town’s enduring history — including the house itself.
A Good Day’s Lunch
In the middle of a long day of farming, hunting, or fishing, North Carolinians looking for a filling meal count on country stores to get the job done.
Bacon, Lettuce, Tradition
At a gas station turned grill, town and gown gather to make memories, collect stories, and build friendships over Chapel Hill’s signature sandwich.
