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Food Lion Confirms Its Lexington Erlanger Store Will Close Before a New Store Opens in 2027, Leaving Carless Residents Uneasy

Food Lion has confirmed it will close its store at 848 N. Winston Road in Lexington, North Carolina, shortly before a new Lexington store opens, which the company expects in 2027. A Food Lion spokesperson confirmed the plan to Inc., but no exact closing date has been announced. For many...

Lexington, NC · 12d

Raleigh News & Observer

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This ramen restaurant ranks No. 1 in NC. Here's why fans can't get enough

A North Carolina restaurant boasts “whimsical” decorations — and fans can’t get enough of its noodle dishes. So much so, Yokai in Greensboro now ranks as the No. 1 place to eat ramen in the state. To determine the best ramen spot in each state, the food and drink website Tasting Table said it studied which restaurants received top customer reviews, national awards and press coverage. “Restaurants were selected for high-quality ingredients, atmospheric dining rooms, and unique menu items. In many cases, these ramen spots feature all three, and more,” Tasting Table wrote in its report published in August. What makes Yokai special? Yokai, located on North Greene Street in downtown Greensboro, said it draws inspiration from Japanese izakaya culture . “Literally translating to ‘a place to relax and drink,’ izakaya are a melting pot of flavors, cultures, and tastes where everyone is welcome,” the restaurant wrote on its website. “We invite you to Yokai to try our own fun twist on a variety of dishes inspired by bar fare and street food you might find in Japan, Korea, China, and around the world, with a few completely unique creations of our own.” The restaurant said it serves bao, Korean

Greensboro, NC · 9d

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Bubbakoo’s Burritos Signs Two-Unit Deal in North Carolina

Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the award-winning Mexican-fusion restaurant concept known for its bold flavors and customizable menu, has signed a two-unit franchise development agreement to bring new restaurants to Greensboro and High Point, North Carolina. The agreement follows the brand’s recent entry into the state and marks its latest step in expanding its North Carolina footprint.

High Point, NC · 8d

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North Carolina · 8d

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This North Carolina Ice Cream Shop Started As A Pushcart In 1906, And Never Changed The Recipe

There are places that survive because they adapt, and then there’s Yum Yum Better Ice Cream in Greensboro, North Carolina, which has survived precisely because it hasn’t. That’s not stubbornness. That’s wisdom. When something works this well, you don’t mess with it, and Yum Yum Better...

Greensboro, NC · 12d

forsythfamilymagazine.com

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Dewey’s Bakery – Carrying On a Delicious Hometown Tradition

Nothing says it’s time to gather for the holidays – or any other festive celebration – quite like a visit to Dewey’s Bakery. With its flagship store in Thruway Shopping Center on Stratford Road and additional locations in Winston-Salem at Reynolda Manor and in Greensboro at Friendly Center, you can also find Dewey’s pop-up destinations all across North Carolina. Dewey’s signature goodness is loved from the coast to the mountains!

Winston-Salem, NC · 10d

mindfullyamerican.com

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8 Food Lion Traps That Drain North Carolinians’ Grocery Budgets

Food Lion rewards come with deadlines, and savings that need a tap each month are easy to forget. North Carolinians who shop there also deal with coupon rules, a price guarantee with fine print and fees on online orders. Here’s what to check so the savings you planned on show...

North Carolina · 11d

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8 North Carolina Mountain Spots Where The Fried Apple Pies Come Out Hot And Flaky

A paper sack went see-through with butter before I even made it back to the car, and that was the moment I knew this little counter in the North Carolina mountains was something special. The pie inside was crackly on the outside and soft with warm cinnamon apples in the middle.

North Carolina · 10d

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4 North Carolina Country Kitchens Where The Biscuits Come Out Hot With Apple Butter

Apple butter is the quiet hero of a North Carolina breakfast table, and most folks never see it coming. You walk into a plain little dining room expecting a decent meal, then a warm biscuit lands next to a spoonful of spiced, glossy apple goodness, and suddenly the whole morning changes.

Asheville, NC · 11d

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This North Carolina Lunch Counter Made Famous By A Classic TV Town Serves A Stacked Pork Chop Sandwich Locals Love

A fried pork chop gets buried under chili, slaw, mustard, onion, and tomato at this little North Carolina diner. The stack hangs off both sides of the bun like it’s planning an escape. The diner has been feeding hungry folks since 1923. It’s also the only business still operating...

Mt Airy, NC · 10d

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These 4 North Carolina Restaurants Were Just Named Among America’s Best, And One Took The No. 1 Spot

New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles have plenty of famous dining rooms. Yet the No. 1 fine-dining restaurant in America somehow landed in a tiny North Carolina mountain town. That immediately got me. Tripadvisor’s 2026 Best of the Best rankings gave four restaurants from the state national bragging rights, and...

North Carolina · 19d

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8 Hole In The Wall Restaurants In Central North Carolina That Most Visitors Overlook In 2026

I knew this list was going off the rails when I found a sandwich called the Smack Roll near an airport. Sausage, tater tots, chili, cheese, bacon, and jalapeños somehow end up inside one hoagie, which feels less like lunch and more like somebody accepted a dare. From there,...

North Carolina · 9d

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6 North Carolina Pancake Houses Where The Stacks Come Out Plate-Sized And Dripping With Butter

Butter was still sliding off the top pancake when I realized the plate underneath had completely disappeared. That is the kind of breakfast surprise waiting at humble griddle spots all across North Carolina, from mountain roadsides to sandy beach towns. These places rarely look fancy from the parking lot, but...

North Carolina · 10d

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Midtown Cafe & Dessertery – From One Generation to the Next – Desserts Worth Gathering For!

A warm, comfortable mainstay of the holiday season, Midtown Cafe & Dessertery in Winston-Salem serves every delicious meal with a generous side of nostalgia. While a few things have changed since Midtown opened in 1987, hospitality, tradition and connection have remained at its core year round. But there’s just something different about Midtown during the holidays!

Winston-Salem, NC · 10d

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Bubbakoo’s Burritos Signs Two-Unit Deal in North Carolina

November 03, 2026 // Franchising.com // GREENSBORO, N.C. — Bubbakoo’s Burritos has signed a two-unit franchise development agreement to bring new restaurants to Greensboro and High Point, North Carolina. The agreement follows the brand's recent entry into the state and marks its latest step in expanding its North Carolina footprint.

High Point, NC · 8d

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8 North Carolina Hamburger Spots Where The Burgers Still Get Pressed Thin On A Flat-Top Griddle

Grease popping on hot steel was the first sound I heard, and it told me everything before the menu did. In North Carolina, some of the best burgers come from humble counters where a cook presses a ball of beef flat with one firm push. The edges turn crispy and...

North Carolina · 11d

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Bringing Home the Ham: A North Carolina Tradition Worth Sharing This Holiday Season

Celebrate North Carolina’s country ham heritage with award-winning flavors, local producers and easy ideas for holiday entertaining. Smoky, salty and steeped in Southern tradition, North Carolina country ham is more than a biscuit filling. It’s a distinctive Southern delicacy, and after a delicious celebration at the 2026 N.C. State Fair, there’s no better time to give this hometown favorite a place on your holiday menu!

North Carolina · 10d

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10 North Carolina BBQ Joints Locals Swear Get Overlooked While Tourists Chase the Big Names

Some of my favorite meals in North Carolina started with a plain building, a gravel lot, and a hunch that the smoke drifting out the back meant something good. You walk in expecting a quick bite and walk out planning your next visit. While the famous names collect the long...

North Carolina · 11d

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10 Restaurants In North Carolina Worth Booking For Thanksgiving This Year

A North Carolina steakhouse shaped like a giant barn serves Thanksgiving dinner with rolls and honey butter. Honestly, I’d book a table for the honey butter alone. The holiday surprises keep coming across the state. One beach spot on the Outer Banks loads its Thanksgiving buffet with prime rib, scallops, shrimp, oysters, and a mountain of desserts.

North Carolina · 12d