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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 ...

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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 ...

Businesses prepare for adjusting outdoor seating in the upcoming winter months

By Isabella Braddish | October 7

Business owners on Franklin Street worry that cold weather may cause a decline in customers in the coming winter months.

Students turn to meal kit delivery services to cook in quarantine

By Natalie Huschle | September 29

The meal kit delivery business has skyrocketed over the past few months due to the pandemic. UNC students are find these services to be helpful for saving ...

Elmo's Diner, City Kitchen announce permanent closures

By Kathryn Goodwin | September 24

Two Chapel-Hill Carrboro restaurants are closing permanently, seven months into the pandemic.

School districts in Orange County work to feed students during remote schooling

By Kathryn Goodwin | September 10

As schools remain closed, districts in Orange County are continuing efforts to feed students who rely on free and reduced meals.

Linda's and Moe's close their doors as COVID-19 cases spike

By Emma Kenfield | August 30

Following a spike in COVID-19 cases on campus at UNC, Moe's Southwest Grill and Linda's Bar and Grill have shut their doors.

Here's what restaurants on Franklin Street are open for dine-in and takeout

By Emma Kenfield | August 9

Restaurants, coffee shops and bars on Franklin Street are slowly reopening, bringing some familiarity back to life as a UNC student. Here’s a list of ...

Orange County will restrict food, alcohol service at night starting July 10

By Suzannah Claire Perry | July 9

This afternoon, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners modified its emergency declaration to limit alcohol and food sales at certain times. ...

Column: A first-year's guide to food on Franklin Street

By Audrey Selley | July 1

Walking down Franklin in search of dinner is practically a rite of passage in Chapel Hill. We'll get you started with some basics, but make sure to roam ...