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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 ...

'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. ...

'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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

'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 ...

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, ...

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. ...

Editorial: The Editorial Board rates favorite Franklin Street restaurants

By Editorial Board | April 17

"The best thing about Franklin Street food is there’s something for everyone. From the Mexican at Cosmic Cantina and Que Chula Tacos & Tequila Bar ...

Review: The weary student's guide to Chapel Hill bar crawls

By Hamsini Sivakumar | April 17

"On a Friday night in Chapel Hill, weary students, armed with only a real ID and a liver ready for battle, face the last frontier — the bars surrounding ...

Renovations underway for new Franklin Street Purple Bowl location

By Lucy Kraus | April 16

After being forced to relocate to a new location, the Franklin Street acai bowl business is carving out its new space.

Let us be frank: A go-to guide of Carolina dogs in Chapel Hill

By Lucas Thomae and Carson Elm-Picard | April 16

"We teamed up to survey part of the ever-developing local hot dog scene to see who reigns supreme and who is left on the grill at the cookout. For our ...

'An equalizer': Local organizations give back to the community through food

By Morgan Brenner | April 16

From community gardens to grocery pickups, various organizations in Chapel Hill and Carrboro are providing for people facing food insecurity in the area. ...

Chapel Hill restaurants foster relationships with UNC athletes

By Emma Moon | April 16

“[Athletes] bring some great gifts, but they’re craving normalcy,” Paula Gilland, The Purple Bowl CEO, said. “And they’re craving folks that ...

Late night on Franklin: A guide to finding your next midnight snack

By Nithya Indlamuri | April 16

On any given night, it can be hard to tell whether the queues of people lining Franklin Street lead to a bar or a slice of pizza. From Time-Out to City ...