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'It has just taken off': SaBean’s Coffee and Smiles sees momentum after December opening

By Quinn Groves | March 18

The coffee shop's opening was a long time coming for owner Sabine Farer-Buers. The store's name is a play on how Americans pronounce her first name as ...

Column: Reviewing my 21st birthday Franklin Street bar crawl

By Emma Moon | March 18

"It was almost time for my first birthday bar crawl, time to search for all the free birthday drinks I could find and purchase some I had longed for in ...

Column: Where you should spend your PLUS Swipes before it’s too late

By Jaden Miller | March 18

"I had no idea the diversity of flavor that existed in places like Mediterranean Deli or CholaNad. The tastiness of a tikka masala bowl ...

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Column: Meals swipes at UNC are highway robbery

By Cogan McMichaels | March 18

"So, if you’re anything like me — on-campus, carless and stretched thin on time — the allure of a CDS meal plan draws you in. Then you realize it’s ...

N.C. Jr. Chef competition encourages teamwork, use of local ingredients

By Ani Hunanyan | February 14

Five school teams will develop an entree that meets National School Lunch Program standards. Dishes are then featured in teams' high school cafeterias. ...

Review: Where to eat on Franklin Street, based on price and quality

By Charlie Bagwell | November 25

Lifestyle staff writer Charlie Bagwell reviews Franklin Street restaurants, taking quality and affordability into account.

Davis Library cafe project indefinitely postponed

By Allison Hurley | November 10

UNC hosts a variety of other cafe options around campus, however on-campus dining options close before or at midnight.

Column: Carolina Dining Services claims to be food-forward. Its association with Aramark says otherwise.

By Natalie McCarthy | October 13

"If students must fork over thousands of dollars for meal plans, they should know whose plate they’re eating off of."

Black-Owned Restaurants around the Triangle offer patrons an array of cuisines

By Morgan Perry | October 7

Black-owned restaurants in the Triangle area work tirelessly to supply citizens with good food and good experiences.

Review: A guide to tackling Chapel Hill and Carrboro's cafe scene

By Mollie Ray | September 5

"I consider myself a bit of a coffee connoisseur, and though I’ve lived in Chapel Hill for over a year, I have barely scratched the surface of the local ...

'A little magic and a lot of flavor': VooDoo Wings opens on Franklin Street

By Kristin Kharrat | August 19

The wings chain had its Chapel Hill grand opening at 147 E. Franklin St. on Aug. 17. It is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. ...

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. ...

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 ...