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Napoli food truck rolls out new location and adds gelato to the menu

By Alice Bennett | October 14

Carrboro's newest restaurant brings you traditional Neapolitan pizza and over 20 gelato flavors.

Durham couple brings 'flava' to allergen-conscious vegan food

By Emily Siegmund | October 10

A new vegan cafe just opened in Chapel Hill. Not only does it create an allergen-free environment, it also prepares food that makes eating healthy a flavorful ...

Eat good. Feel good. B.GOOD.

By Rachel Weyne | October 7

B.GOOD is the latest restaurant to call Chapel Hill home. The joint boasts fast and healthy meals that create an atmosphere that feels like home. Many ...

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Students can use SNAP, so why aren't they?

By Mayla Gilliam | October 2

“SNAP can be used to buy groceries at over 246,000 authorized retailers – grocery stores, but also other places that sell food, including discount ...

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Here's a look at all the new attractions at the NC State Fair

By Zoe Beyer | September 27

The North Carolina State Fair starts in two weeks, and it will feature several new attractions along with past fan favorites. Some of the new shows include ...

Rolled ice cream debuts on Franklin Street

By Aislinn Antrim | September 26

A new ice cream place has rolled into Chapel Hill.

The 11th Annual Pepper Festival brings the spice back to Chapel Hill

By Jackson Byrne | September 18

The 11th annual Pepper Fest this Sunday will feature live music, vitamin C and peppers. A lot of peppers.

The pilot Edible Campus garden is located behind Davis Library and hosts a number of fruits and vegetables that are ready or nearly ready for harvest, including oregano and chives.

State's health has declined since the adoption of the ‘Healthy NC 2020’ plan

By Jordyn Connell | August 27

N.C. residents' health has declined since the creation of North Carolina’s ‘Healthy NC 2020’ improvement plan, which set health objectives to be ...

Med Deli owner shares his optimism for a mended community despite recent protests

By Jessica Hardison | August 27

If you don't love Mediterranean Deli, you've at least heard of it. Characterized by its huge serving plates piled high with colorful, fresh delicacies ...

The Eco-Institute wants you to connect with your food

By Jessica Abel | August 27

Looking for a volunteer opportunity or a place to embrace farm-to-table sustainability? The Eco-Institute at Pickards Mountain is trying to heal the "human-earth ...

First-Years' Guide to Franklin

By Jessica Abel | August 21

Among all the new places to master this year, let the Franklin Street food scene be one of them. When you’re sick of meal swipes and run out of ...

Businesses come and go on Franklin, but residents say the spirit remains

By Laura Brummett | August 21

Students are coming back to Chapel Hill to find some favorites have closed, but they may also discover new ones.

This new food hall is bringing variety to Franklin

June 12

Chapel Hill's new public market is a mixture of vegan, organic and locally-sourced food and cuisines.

Mildred Council, owner of the historic Mama Dip’s Kitchen restaurant, dies at 89

By Veronica Correa | May 22

Mildred "Mama Dip" Council opened her restaurant in 1976 with just $64. She passed away this week as a Chapel Hill legend.

Food Review: Trolly Stop's new "Impossible Burger" might be too real

By Laura Brummett | April 25

Located right on Franklin Street, Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a typical college campus burger and hot dog joint. Staff writer Laura Brummett visited to try ...

Review: Frutta Bowls brings fresh smoothies, friendly environment to Franklin

By Kari Larsen | April 17

Frutta Bowls recently opened on April 14 dishing out a variety of smoothies and bowls on Franklin Street. Staff writer Kari Larsen spent an afternoon ...

Food establishments in Orange County receive high safety inspection scores

By Marin Wolf | April 16

Orange County currently has no restaurants with health inspection ratings below an A. “That results from our department having a very good relationship ...

Ben & Jerry's serves up free ice cream, helps Musical Empowerment

By Spencer Carney | April 9

For the past two and a half years, the Franklin Street Ben & Jerry’s has partnered with Musical Empowerment, a student organization that provides ...

Target, Harris Teeter, Trader Joe's: who has the cheapest groceries in Chapel Hill?

By Stephanie Piefke | April 5

City desk writer Stephanie Piefke went to three of the main grocery stores this Thursday and compared the prices of several items to distinguish which ...

Chapel Hill honors and celebrates culture in Sunday's international festival

By Kari Larsen | April 5

International flags line Franklin Street in preparation for the upcoming Near and Far Festival in Chapel Hill this weekend, which will honor and celebrate ...