Food Issue -

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bubble gum to low-calorie ice cream: A look inside the Diamond Heels' pantries

By Cade Shoemaker | April 16

The Diamond Heels discuss their favorite snacks to eat before and during their games, and how they fit into their strict diets.

Column: Don't let the restaurants that define our college experience fade away

By Katie Littlejohn | April 15

"Walking through Chapel Hill with my dad is like visiting a graveyard of lost friends. As an alumnus of the school, he knows the ins and outs of Franklin ...

Some on-campus students find budget-friendly solutions in dorm cooking

By Brooke Xu | April 15

For students who live on campus with a small meal plan — or none at all — cooking and meal prepping in residence halls can be a cost-effective solution ...

'Getting your hands dirty': How UNC students are composting on campus

By Maria Sullivan | April 14

Students living on campus can utilize composting resources in residence halls, and those living off-campus can donate or have their food scraps picked ...

Word on the Street: What's your go-to comfort food?

By Emma Kate Lauf and Cormac Baxter | April 14

From pasta salad to "blue Doritos," students in the Pit talk about their favorite comfort food.

From farm to TABLE: Efland farmer provides low-income families with organic produce

By Kaitlyn Church | April 11

Jim Sanders, the owner of Wildflower Lane Farm, doesn't make a cent from his crop — instead, he donates it all to TABLE, a nonprofit dedicated to delivering ...

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Carolina Community Garden provides freshly grown produce to UNC housekeepers

By Alyssa Acevedo | April 11

Volunteers at the garden plant and harvest food that is then distributed to low-wage employees at the University.