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Locals Happily Drive Hours To Reach This Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant Hidden In North Carolina

There are places you find, and then there are places that find you, and Johnson’s Drive-In in Siler City, North Carolina has a way of doing the latter once someone mentions it in conversation. After that first mention, you can’t stop thinking about it until you finally make the...

Siler City, NC · 6d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Live roaches, no food thermometer: 2 Triangle restaurants get B grades

The News & Observer publishes a weekly roundup of restaurant sanitation scores to keep you up-to-date on the health grades at Triangle dining spots. Sanitation scores and their corresponding letter grades are used in North Carolina to assess restaurants’ adherence to rules and standards intended to mitigate and prevent the spread of food-borne illnesses. You’ve likely seen sanitation grade cards at restaurants you’ve visited, and The N&O previously explained what those scores mean and how they’re calculated . Here are sanitation scores in Triangle counties from Nov. 3-9. Wake County sanitation scores The Wake County inspection management system shows 73 restaurant inspections were completed Nov. 3-9. Two restaurants received a B grade (a score of at least 80 but lower than 90): Dum N Grill (1000 Market Center Drive, Morrisville) received a score of 87 on Thursday, Nov. 5. The restaurant was in violation of 17 standards. Violations include gnats at a sink, no sanitizing solution test strips or food thermometer available, employees not washing hands while switching tasks and an employee tasting cooked rice with gloved hands and then putting the excess rice back into the pot of cooked rice, among other violations. The restaurant previously has not previously

Wake County, NC · 3d

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These 6 North Carolina Thanksgiving Buffets Could Become Your New Holiday Tradition

Oysters, scallops, and prime rib can share a Thanksgiving buffet line with the turkey in North Carolina. That’s not a fever dream. It’s a real holiday spread on the coast, and I love the nerve of it. Up in the mountains, another buffet sits inside a log cabin...

North Carolina · 14h

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The Secret North Carolina Steakhouse That Locals Don’t Want Outsiders Finding

Nobody hands you a menu here. Instead, a whole prime ribeye shows up at your table, and you decide exactly how much of it becomes your dinner. The steak gets cut to weight right in front of you. Then it heads to the grill, where you can watch it cook.

North Carolina · 5d

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Only 26 Seats Stand Between You and the Michelin-Noticed Pasta at This Tiny North Carolina Spot

Some of the best meals in North Carolina hide behind doors you would walk right past. You expect a quick bite, and instead you find yourself tearing into warm bread and twirling pasta made by hand that same day. The room is small, the kitchen is right in front of...

Carrboro, NC · 3d

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8 Precautions North Carolinians Should Take When Shopping at Publix

You stopped into Publix for milk and end up swinging back to the entrance to grab a cart. It happens to the best of us. Good habits can keep that trip from costing more than you planned. These are the precautions North Carolinians should take when shopping at Publix. 1....

North Carolina · 2h

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In Greensboro, North Carolina, Locals Say The Best Fried Chicken In Town Comes Double-Fried And Piping Hot

Some fried chicken shows up hot enough that people wait a few minutes before the first bite, and in Greensboro that pause has become a local habit. Regulars on the north side of the city talk about a small counter-service spot where the chicken can come single-breaded, lightly fried, or double-fried.

Greensboro, NC · 1d

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THC drinks could soon be banned in NC. How will it affect Charlotte businesses?

For some, a night out no longer has to end with a cocktail, a beer or a glass of wine. A can of THC-infused seltzer offers another way to enjoy the festivities, without necessarily drinking alcohol. The beverages, which contain tetrahydrocannabinol — the primary psychoactive compound found in cannabis that produces a “high” — appeal to customers who are sober-curious, abstaining from alcohol or want to try something different. But their presence in the North Carolina beverage market is facing an uncertain future as lawmakers consider tighter restrictions on hemp products. A federal law originally scheduled to take effect Nov. 12 would narrow the definition of legal hemp, eliminating most THC-infused drinks containing more than 0.4 milligrams of THC per container. Congress has since delayed those restrictions until Dec. 11. North Carolina lawmakers have also considered similar restrictions through House Bill 328 , but the bill remains stalled in the House Rules Committee. Rep. Tricia Cotham, who was a co-sponsor of the bill, lost her re-election bid earlier this month, meaning passage of the bill could be more difficult with Democrats set to take control of the House in January, The News & Observer reported . A growing venture For

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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8 Harris Teeter Checkout Rules North Carolinians Should Know Before Their Next Trip

If you’re 60 or older, Harris Teeter takes 5% off your purchases every Thursday. North Carolinians who never read the posted checkout rules miss perks like that. Here are the Harris Teeter checkout rules North Carolinians should know before their next trip. 1. Scan Guarantee. When an item scans...

North Carolina · 3d

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5 Best Restaurants in Durham, North Carolina You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Durham, North Carolina — a city where tobacco warehouses stand shoulder to shoulder with glassy new towers, where the laughter of Duke students mingles with the wisdom of old-timers, where every street corner pulses with the energy of makers, dreamers, and families who’ve called this place home for generations. Here, the city’s soul is stitched together by the legacy of Black Wall Street, the rhythm of jazz and gospel, and the promise of new beginnings. It’s a place where barbecue smoke drifts through neighborhoods, where the scent of biscuits and collards mingles with the spice of new arrivals, and where every meal is a gathering — a celebration of memory and hope, of resilience and reinvention.

Durham, NC · 7d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Viral South Durham soul food restaurant has quietly closed its doors

Kale’s Kitchen Express, a build-your-own-plate soul food spot, has closed their Durham restaurant after more than 10 years in the catering business. The fast-casual comfort food spot announced on Instagram that they were no longer serving food from their 2100 Angier Ave. brick-and-mortar location in Durham after customers inquired about its absence. “Our messages are full of people saying y’all went by the location!,” the Oct. 21 post to followers said . “We decided it wasn’t in our best interest to renew our lease there... We genuinely appreciate all of the love and support! Please stay tuned as we transition and step into this new chapter of our journey.” The family recipe-inspired restaurant offered four-item trays in two sizes, standard and heavy. Guests could pick a main dish, two sides and choice of bread for their soul food combinations. Kale’s Kitchen featured Black American favorites like mac & cheese, fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, turkey wings, stuffed salmon, candied yams, baked beans and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @kales_kitchen While the storefront is no longer associated with Kale’s Kitchen, customers can still purchase meals through occasional pop-ups, catering, meal-prepping services and personal chef appointments, the

Durham, NC · 2d

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Ride Into The Old West At One Of North Carolina’s Most Overlooked Restaurant

There’s a place in Williamston, North Carolina where the frontier spirit didn’t just survive, it set up a full dining room and started serving char-broiled steaks. Deadwood is one of those discoveries that makes you feel genuinely lucky, the kind of place that exists in the space between what you expected and what you actually got, and the gap between those two things is enormous.

Williamston, NC · 8d

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8 North Carolina Bakeries Where Holiday Pie Orders Sell Out Before Thanksgiving Week

Some of the best pies in North Carolina come from shops you could drive past without a second look. A tiny storefront, a strip-mall door, even a front porch can hide a crust so flaky it ruins grocery store pie for good. Every fall, locals quietly race to claim their...

North Carolina · 1d

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Six Fast Food Chains Went Up Against Each Other in One State, and Locals Already Have Favorites

North Carolina’s fast-food landscape is getting more crowded as Whataburger, Del Taco, Smashburger and Raising Cane’s expand alongside homegrown favorites Bojangles and Cook Out. The story is less about proven winners and more about a high-stakes battle for attention, convenience and repeat visits.

North Carolina · 2d

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Taste the Time-Honored Tradition of North Carolina Country Hams

Discover North Carolina country ham packers like Phillips Brothers and Sugar Grove Ham Co., putting country ham in hands and on menus. Today, country ham is often seen only as a holiday centerpiece or maybe as a filling for a breakfast biscuit, but the preserved protein once played an important role in the Southern diet – and some local businesses are making sure it’s not forgotten. Thanks to country ham packers like Phillips Brothers and Sugar Grove Ham Co. of Mays Meats, the salty, savory meat remains a part of Southern culture and menus.

North Carolina · 2h

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This North Carolina Farmers Market Has Fresh Produce, Homemade Pies And Baked Goods Ready For Thanksgiving

A 12-layer chocolate cake sounds like a baking challenge nobody should attempt before Thanksgiving. Luckily, a family bakery at this market has already done the stacking for you. It started small and grew into a market favorite. Today, its signature cake stands alongside homemade pies and seasonal pumpkin sweetbread. Twelve...

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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12 North Carolina Restaurants That Know How To Make Biscuits And Gravy Right

One Asheville spot serves cathead biscuits, a name that comes from biscuits roughly as big as a cat’s head. That alone made me sit up a little straighter. Then I learned the same place lets you pick a gravy the way other cafes let you pick a muffin. Another kitchen in Charlotte never closes, so sausage gravy is on the table at 3 AM if you want it.

North Carolina · 2d

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After closing for a 100-day renovation, a Cary restaurant has reopened

Contemporary fine dining Indian restaurant Urban Angeethi has reopened its doors to customers after months of renovation. Located in Cary at 5033 Arco St, the eatery celebrated the grand reopening on Thursday, Nov. 5. The remodel includes more space, elevated interiors and a reinvented culinary experience. “After an extensive 100 days closure for transformation, Urban Angeethi has reopened with nearly double its original capacity, a stunning new interior, an elegant bar, and an entirely reimagined contemporary Indian fine-dining experience,” Chakshu Singh Agrawal, co-owner, said in an email.

Cary, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Locally owned fusion restaurant abruptly closes Hillsborough Street location

Bul Box Asian Grill abruptly closed their 2526-100 Hillsborough St. location on North Carolina State University’s campus. On Friday, Oct. 30, the business announced on Instagram that the location’s last day would be Saturday, Oct 31. There are five others of the chain’s locations across the Triangle. “After some thought, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our Hillsborough Street location,” the fast casual spot’s post said . “We’re so grateful for every bowl we got to make for this community, whether it was a quick lunch between classes or a late night craving.” Bul Box’s Asian-inspired cuisine features well-known dishes from Korea, Vietnam, China and Japan. Customers can choose between bahn mi sandwiches, signature or create-your-own bowls, ramen and appetizers like bulgogi fries and mac & cheese spring rolls, according to their website . View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bul Box NC (@bulboxgrill) Bul Box’s original location opened at the Transfer Co. Food Hall before expanding the brand into a second Raleigh location on Hillsborough Street, along with locations in Morrisville, North Hills, Garner and Durham. Minus the Hillsborough Street site, all other locations are still open for customers. “Using the freshest possible ingredients, we

Raleigh, NC · 3d

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North Carolina residents say these 8 fast food chains get it right. Anything missing?

Fast food in North Carolina is rarely just about speed. In a state with more than 10 million residents and a strong mix of small towns, suburbs, and college cities, the chains people return to usually win on consistency, price, and one or two menu items they reliably get right. Chick-fil-A keeps the basics tight…

North Carolina · 1h