Review: Where to eat on Franklin Street, based on price and quality

Review: A guide to tackling Chapel Hill and Carrboro's cafe scene

By Mollie Ray | September 5

"I consider myself a bit of a coffee connoisseur, and though I’ve lived in Chapel Hill for over a year, I have barely scratched the surface of the local ...

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'A little magic and a lot of flavor': VooDoo Wings opens on Franklin Street

By Kristin Kharrat | August 19

The wings chain had its Chapel Hill grand opening at 147 E. Franklin St. on Aug. 17. It is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.  ...

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Playa Bowls opens on Franklin Street in convenient location for students

By Aiden Hall | August 19

Playa Bowls’ menu offers a variety of bases for their bowls, as well as smoothies and fresh juices. This location is especially unique because ...

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'Deep roots': The Carolina Inn celebrates 100 years of history in Chapel Hill

By Morgan Brenner | June 24

From the start of the 20th century, the University became the research institution it is today — and The Carolina Inn tells a huge part of that history. ...

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'Empty for quite a long time': New restaurants come to Franklin Street

By Quinn Groves | June 9

Playa Bowls, Pulp Juice & Smoothie Bar and Voodoo Wings will open in downtown Chapel Hill, while Starbucks will move across the street and Cosmic ...

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Local donut shops sell unique flavors for National Donut Day

By Morgan Brenner | June 6

Early Bird Donuts and Tonya's Cookies both have deals for Donut Day. The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering does not sell donuts on Fridays, but general ...

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Local farmers markets build community during summer season and year-round

By Brigit Pierce | May 26

The Chapel Hill Farmers' Market and the Carrboro Farmers' Market bring together community members by providing an abundance of different types of produce. ...

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Five local coffee shops for sipping, studying and socializing

By Shreya Arukil | May 24

Coffee shops are a delicious way to create and strengthen friendships, experience the Chapel Hill and Carrboro community at its most basic level and drain ...

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University provides variety of food options in dining halls, on-campus restaurants

By Sarayu Thondapu | May 21

When choosing a dining plan, it's vital for incoming students to consider both the numerous options available to them and the caveats, like Chapel Hill's ...

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Side streets: Suggestions for Chapel Hill-Carrboro restaurants

By Lola Oliverio | May 21

There are countless food options just a little further outside UNC's campus. From Thai food inside of a renovated train station to New York-style pizza, ...

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'It's beautiful in there': Cosmic Cantina relocates to 118 E. Franklin St.

By Lola Oliverio | May 15

Cosmic Cantina has relocated from 128 E. Franklin St. to 118 E. Franklin St. as a part of UNC’s Campus Master Plan. The new location has a fresh juice ...

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24th annual Mildred Council Community Dinner will emphasize community, honor legacies

By Kristin Kharrat | April 25

The 24th annual Mildred Council Community Dinner will be on Sunday, April 28. The event aims to bring the community together and pay homage to its creator, ...

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Community and restaurants keep vegan dining options within reach

By Alexis Clifton | April 19

Clare Curtis began documenting vegan and vegetarian options at restaurants in Carrboro earlier this year as a way to make options more accessible to community ...

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The Flying Pierogi soft-opens storefront in Carrboro's South Green

By Grace Whittemore | April 17

The restaurant previously operated out of a food truck that traveled throughout the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area serving its European-inspired cuisine.

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'Nutrition matters': New UNC research offers solutions to income-related nutrition inequities

By Akash Bhowmik | April 17

A study by UNC researchers at the Global Food Research Program tested the impact of subsidies for fresh produce offset by taxes on ultra-processed foods. ...

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