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Chapel Hill grocery stores make reducing food waste a priority

By Carolyn Paletta | October 8

This September, the United States initiated its first-ever national food waste reduction goal, calling for a 50 percent waste reduction by 2030. ...

Steve Richichi of Chapel Hill, picks up a few things at the Mediterranean Deli Market on Monday evening. He says he enjoys the fresh produce and the prices are great too. Employee, Lukas Zdanavicius.

On campus, religious dietary restrictions hard to meet

By Zhai Yun Tan | October 6

Saarah Khan’s food options in the dining hall are limited. She mostly eats pasta, salad and an occasional veggie burger.

TOPO Distillery owner Scott Maitland (left) sells liquor to state Sen. Rick Gunn.

TOPO Distillery sells first bottle of liquor outside of ABC system in 106 years

By Lara Carson | October 1

Scott Maitland, owner of TOPO Distillery, sold the first bottle of liquor outside of the ABC Commission system in North Carolina since 1909 on Thursday. ...

Columbia University finds new ways to feed campus

By Yoon Ju Chung | September 28

Columbia University came up with new plans to combat student hunger with an emergency meal fund and a new student-developed app called Swipes.

PORCH Food for Schools program funds snacks for hungry kids

By Brooke Fisher | September 28

PORCH, a local nonprofit organization, has partnered alongside 23 schools and 1 pre-school to offer all children snacks.

Farmers Market kicked off Friday

By Mayura Patwardhan | September 27

Farmers and vendors set up tents in the rain Friday morning in front of Davis Library at the first farmers market of the fall semester, organized by student ...

CSA program brings Chapel Hill employees together with local produce

By Nikita Mathur | September 27

A local organization is teaming up with a North Carolina farm to provide easier access to healthy produce for Chapel Hill town employees. The ...

Four-star restaurant Crossroads Chapel Hill reopens for business

By Brooke Fisher | September 20

A local restaurant earning a Forbes Four-Star Service Award is back open for business after going through an extensive remodel.

Residents will feast at annual Harvest Dinner Thursday night

By Megan Royer | September 16

The Carrboro Farmers’ Market is hosting its fourth annual Harvest Dinner at Carrboro Town Commons Thursday. Chefs from 20 nearby restaurants will ...

One year down, Carolina Cupboard plans for the future

By Cain Twyman | September 9

Coming up on the one-year anniversary of its opening, Carolina Cupboard has big ideas for what this next year can bring for students.

Q&A with Il Palio executive chef Teddy Diggs on college cooking tips

By Rachel Herzog | September 8

The Il Palio restaurant at Chapel Hill’s Siena Hotel might be undergoing renovations, but that hasn’t stopped executive chef Teddy Diggs from keeping ...

Moe’s to open on Franklin in November

By Kerry Lengyel | September 1

The next time students walk into the building at 110 W. Franklin St. they should prepare themselves to hear the famous line, “Welcome to Moe’s!” ...

Let’s taco ’bout it: New breakfast at Daily Grind

By Victoria Mirian | August 25

The Daily Grind Espresso Cafe is trying to add a new breakfast food to students’ morning routines.

Lezlie Sumpter, a former employee of Alpine Bagel Cafe in the Student Union, poses in front of the storefront. Sumpter believes she was wrongfully fired.

Longtime Alpine Bagel employee fired

By Sam Schaefer | July 20

At UNC, Lezlie Sumpter says she knows everybody.

Lauren Fortkort, a co-owner of the new country bar on Rosemary Street, poses behind one of the bar’s counters. Country Fried Duck offers three bars and a patio.

Country Fried Duck opens its doors on Rosemary Street

By Camila Molina | July 2

If you ever hear Shania Twain’s song “I Feel Like a Woman” while walking down Rosemary Street, it’s probably coming from Country Fried Duck. ...

Food Truck Rodeo drives charity

By Kristina Kokkonos | May 14

On Saturday, Chapel Hill residents can experience good food, contests, live performances and more — all while supporting a cause.

Bill would try to restore the buzz in NC bees

By Yoon Ju Chung | April 21

Bee populations in the U.S. and Europe have been on a mysterious decline since the 1990s, posing a serious environmental and agricultural threat — but ...

Marty Hanks, the creator of "Just Bee Apiary," a bee farm located on his land just outside of downtown Chapel Hill, checks on his honeybees. Hanks makes it a priority to raise his thousands of bees without the use of unnatural chemicals.

Carolina Inn makes its own honey

By Sarah Crump | April 16

A canvas tarp protected the elegant carpeting of the Carolina Inn’s North Parlor Thursday morning as employees painted wooden boxes that will house ...

RSVVP event raises record amount $26,004 for IFC food pantry

By Haley Ray | April 15

The totals are in — higher customer participation is to thank for the 2014 RSVVP Day reaching a record high in fundraising for the Inter-Faith Council ...

Zoey Atkins walks her dog Guinness around the outside of BeerStudy before the start of the dog parade on Sunday afternoon.

Dogs, owners share a walk and a beer in weekend parade

By Madeline Reich | April 13

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro area provides residents with no shortage of places to drink good beer in great weather.