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The end of an era: Crook's Corner closes its doors after nearly 40 years

By Sarah Choi | June 13

Crook's Corner opened on Franklin Street in 1982 and served Southern dishes such as shrimp and grits and honeysuckle sorbet. The love for the restaurant ...

The Pizza Press on Franklin rebrands as /sôst/ in move away from national chain

By Ella Layn | April 29

The name /sôst/ is the phonetic spelling of the word "sauced." This change will bring The Pizza Press, a popular Franklin Street make-your-own-pizza ...

NCGA Weekly Roundup: Apple campus, military bills, daylight savings and more

By Guillermo Molero | April 27

This is part of a series that looks at bills the North Carolina General Assembly has introduced, the progress they have made in the chamber and what their ...

Restaurants ask for permanent sidewalk space as COVID-19 regulations loosen

By Emma Kenfield | April 26

Although social distancing and capacity guidelines are being lifted, businesses on Franklin Street have advocated for some of these new policies to stick ...

All up in your business: Mexican restaurant Que Chula approaches one-year anniversary

By Charlotte Easley | April 21

Que Chula Craft Tacos & Tequila Bar, a Mexican restaurant that offers authentic and Tex-Mex style dishes such as street tacos, burritos, chimichangas ...

At Vimala's Curryblossom Café, Indian and Southern cuisines unite for social activism

By Ira Wilder | April 20

Restaurant owner Vimala Rajendran has transformed her underground culinary enterprise into a Chapel Hill staple: Vimala’s Curryblossom Café, which ...

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Areli Barrera de Grodski aims to uplift and diversify with her coffee business

By Mandy Zheng | April 13

“It is great to see all the women working alongside Areli,” Valeria Barrera, Barrera de Grodski's sister and bookkeeper at Little Waves said. ...

Students describe their altered senses of taste and smell after having COVID-19

By Anthony Howard | April 12

“I love getting potatoes on the side with burgers, but now because of (COVID-19) potatoes taste like dirt to me,” sophomore Alvin Dinh said. “I ...

Column: In Chase Dining Hall, seating is getting a little fishy

By Hannah Kaufman | March 30

To many students, it’s just the clear, open seating area at Chase Dining Hall. Some might even call it “the big glass box” or “that thing people ...

Newly-opened Jed’s Kitchen offers halal Moroccan food to the Chapel Hill community

By Elias Horowitz | March 3

Jed's Kitchen recently opened on Franklin Street and offers a variety of classic Moroccan dishes. The restaurant aims to be inclusive offering a menu ...

School district program aims to combat food insecurity during pandemic

By Graham Hill | February 24

Food for Students has made an effort to not only provide food, but also connect with students: dropping off ingredients for recipes like blueberry muffins, ...

A look inside: Wegmans in Chapel Hill opens its doors to the public

By Jacob Meredith-Andrews | February 24

New York supermarket chain Wegmans opened its long-awaited Chapel Hill location on Wednesday. Shoppers lined up for over an hour to be the first customers ...

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'She was indefatigable': Remembering Irene Briggaman's efforts to alleviate hunger

By Trevor Moore | February 16

John Dorward, former executive director of the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service, said Briggaman was a force of nature. “She was a marvelous individual,” ...

TikTok feta pasta: Worth it, or not? UNC students weigh in on the viral trend

By Savannah Gunter | February 11

Inspired to cook at home instead of eating out, students are giving the viral dish a try. Some praise the recipe for its delicious simplicity, but others ...

Students look forward to Super Bowl LV breaking up the boredom of Zoom life

By Ellis Riggsbee | February 2

From football aficionados to ad enthusiasts, one thing is certain – this year's Super Bowl will be one for the books.

Biannual Triangle Restaurant Week continues with dining and takeout options

By Maggie Dunn | January 26

Triangle Restaurant Week will be different this year because of the pandemic, but guests can still expect delicious food and drink.

UNC students are turning to food TikTok for the latest cooking trends

By Rylee Parsons | January 21

Food TikTok is known for continuously sparking viral crazes that anyone can try. From folded tortilla wraps to air fryers to whipped coffee, college students ...

Local Mothers Club teams up with businesses to feed UNC students over extended break

By Jacob Meredith-Andrews | December 7

Due to a longer Winter Break, some UNC students are more vulnerable to food insecurity. To combat this, the Chapel Hill/Carrboro Mothers Club worked with ...

Linda's to add breakfast, coffee, alcohol alternatives to its menu

By Emmy Trivette | October 28

After a brief closure, Chapel Hill staple Linda's has reopened, with new hours and an expanded menu.

Was N.C. State Fair’s food festival COVID-safe? Vendors weigh in

By Maria Morava | October 25

“The sense of normalcy is comforting, but a little different,” one vendor said. “Given what this year has brought us — maybe it’s not ...