Food & Drink -

Cooper bans dine-in service at restaurants and bars, expands unemployment benefits

By Anna Pogarcic and Michael Taffe | March 17

Restaurants and bars in North Carolina will no longer be allowed to offer dine-in service, Gov. Roy Cooper announced in a press release on Tuesday.

Brandwein's Bagels brings New York-style bagels to Chapel Hill

By Emma Cunningham-Bradshaw | March 5

After moving from New York to Chapel Hill and realizing that there were no local bagel shops off campus, Alex Brandwein took matters into his own hands ...

A new gluten-free, diabetic-friendly bakery has come to Columbia Street

By Elise Palmer | March 5

Savor is a gluten-free, diabetic-friendly and keto-friendly bakery and eatery. Co-owner Stephanie Sherman received her master’s degree in epidemiology ...

Memory of local community members honored through annual Interfaith Food Drive

By Elise Palmer | February 26

After the shooting of three local university students in 2015, Shadi Sadi stepped up to honor their legacy of diligent dedication to the community through ...

Climate change presents new challenges, long-term threats for N.C. farmers

By Marin Wolf | February 16

“We get hotter hots, colder colds, wetter wets and dryer drys,” farmer Ken Dawson said. Climate change is more than just a looming threat for ...

New restaurant brings vibrant flavor and lively community to Southern Village

By Julianna Robbins | February 11

“This is a purpose that I can get behind in my soul, and that will give meaning to our staff and stakeholders."

Franklin Street welcomes Raleigh brewery, Gizmo Brew Works, in a familiar space

By Brittany McGee | January 20

The new location is bringing new beers and a fresh addition to Chapel Hill's nightlife.

New decade, same Sutton's: Patrons reminisce on legacy of a Tar Heel classic

By Audrey Selley | January 14

The fact that Sutton’s was packed at 11 a.m. on a Tuesday is a testament to why they have managed to stay in business since 1923. 2020 marks the 10th ...

Living Kitchen dead again, hopes to reopen under new business model

By Audrey Selley | December 3

The Living Kitchen's Chapel Hill location has closed for the second time. The restaurant began with a Charlotte location and then expanded to a space ...

This UNC grad and former vegetarian created a pork company focused on sustainability

By Sonia Rao | November 21

Lady Edison, a Chapel Hill-based pork business that buys whole hogs from the North Carolina Natural Hog Growers Association cooperative and sells to restaurants ...

Sink your teeth into 'A South You Never Ate' by a UNC professor

By Elizabeth Wheless | November 18

UNC professor Bernie Herman is coming to Flyleaf Books to discuss his book about food in the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Books, chocolate and beer: Inside Epilogue's opening on Franklin Street

By Taylor Heeden | November 4

Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews had its soft opening last Friday, marking the opening of the newest coffee shop on Franklin Street.

For this Chapel Hill company, home comes in the form of hot pepper relish

By Suzannah Claire Perry | October 24

“Family history surrounds me on Cottage Lane — a street I have known all my life,” Swan said in a press release. “We are proud of the lineage ...

All Up in Your Business: Check out the new Three Waters Cafe Franklin Street location

By Jackson Davis | October 10

Franklin Street has added a new cafe to its repertoire: the Three Waters Cafe.

Krispy Kreme burgers are one of many unique foods one can find at the N.C. State Fair.

Interested in a mac and cheese stuffed turkey leg? This year's state fair is for you

By Mark Morrison | October 2

The N.C. State Fair is just two weeks away. Now is the time to prepare your stomachs for a variety of new food options, and there is something for every ...

A look at immigration through Chapel Hill's Chinese restaurants

By Crystal Yu | October 1

David Yu, owner of Gourtmet Kingdom, and Kevin Wang, owner of Jade Palace, share their experiences of working in the restaurant industry as Chinese immigrants. ...

How bars and restaurants on Franklin are trying to prevent underage drinking

By Sofia Lesnewski | September 25

Being in college isn't an excuse to drink underaged. Bar and restaurant owners in Chapel Hill are taking an extra step in preventing illegal alcohol consumption ...

Sup Dogs hears the plight of Popeyes' long lines, offers free food

By Blake Weaver | August 29

“We just did it because our business on Franklin Street is super high volume and we just know how rough that can be on a staff, and I think the majority ...