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This North Carolina Fried Chicken Restaurant Was Just Named The Best In The Entire State

I was already interested when I heard Saturday dinner could come with a live band. Then I found out this North Carolina fried chicken spot also brings old-school DJ energy to some weekend brunches. That changes the whole mood for me. Instead of eating quickly and heading home, dinner starts...

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Incorrect meat storage, flies: Worst Charlotte restaurant inspections in late October

Four restaurants scored lower than 90% during Mecklenburg County sanitation inspections Oct. 23-29. Samoha African Cuisine The restaurant received 85.5% on Oct. 29. Violations included: No certified food protection manager on site No employee health policy on site Incorrect handwashing Raw animal product stored incorrectly Incorrect food cooling procedure No operational thermometer on site Containers stacked wet Equipment cleaning needed The restaurant is located at 602 W. Sugar Creek Rd., Unit 4, in Charlotte. It received one other B in 2021. Greco Fresh Grille The restaurant received 87% on Oct. 29. Violations included: Person in charge unable to answer food safety questions Person in charge not a certified food protection manager Raw animal products stored incorrectly Flies in the kitchen Incorrect cooling procedures Designated mop bucket used for food prep The restaurant is located in Charlotte at 9820 Rea Rd. This is the restaurant’s first B. Spice Charlotte The restaurant received 87% on Oct. 27. Violations included: Employees doing food preparation without hair restraint Incorrect cooling, not enough cooling equipment Incorrect hot holding Incorrect sanitizer concentration The restaurant is located at 515 North Ellis Ln., Ste 101, in Charlotte. This is the restaurant’s first B in the sanitation database. Bradshaw

Charlotte, NC · 10d

Charlotte Observer

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Crawling roach, old batter: Worst Mecklenburg restaurant inspections in October

Twelve restaurants scored grades under 90% during sanitation inspections in Mecklenburg County. Four of those restaurants have since been inspected again (as of Monday, Nov. 9). Carrabba’s Italian Grill #3403 The restaurant received 80% on Oct. 14. It was inspected again on Oct. 29 and received 96%. During the second inspection, violations included: Cracked and damaged containers Prep units in need of cleaning Incorrectly dated food Incorrect cooling The restaurant is located at 16408 Northcross Dr. in Huntersville. This is the restaurant’s first “B” in the sanitation database. New Century Oriental Deli The restaurant received 83% on Oct. 15 and is waiting reinspection. Violations included: No certified food protection manager on site Raw chicken stored incorrectly Debris and cobwebs Small flies Heavy build up on shelves and equipment The restaurant is located at 4500 N. Tryon St., Suite C in Charlotte, inside New Century Oriental Food Supermarket (per Google). The restaurant has received two other “B” grades in 2026. Copan Restaurant The restaurant received 85% on Oct. 15 and is awaiting reinspection. Violations included: No certified food protection manager No written vomit and diarrhea clean up policy Raw animal foods stored with ready to eat Flying pests, dead crawling pest

Mecklenburg County, NC · 11h

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Charlotte restaurant embroiled in fiery clash with customer after charging $6 for to-go box

STATS in North Carolina describes itself as a New American eatery. But it recently became embroiled in a dispute about its leftovers policy.

Charlotte, NC · 7h

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First-of-Its-Kind Floating Bar Planned for LKN

A new drinking destination is on the way to Lake Norman, taking the term “waterfront property” to a new level. Vitale Hospitality Group, which just opened Vitale Lakeside in Mooresville (1459 River Highway), is working on opening a floating bar at the property, Charlotte Business Journal reports. Called Getaway Bar, it will offer a place for boaters to park in a slip, sip, and socialize right on the lake.

Mooresville, NC · 1d

Charlotte Observer

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Did a Charlotte nightclub really charge $6 for a to-go box? Here's what we know

A to-go box fee listed on a Charlotte nightclub receipt has sparked a viral debate about how much is too much to pay for a meal out. An Instagram user who goes by the name Her Soles reposted a photo of a receipt from STATS Charlotte , which included a $28 dollar charge for Cajun chicken alfredo – and a $6 charge for a to-go box. It also included $1.02 service fee and 15% gratuity, bringing the total bill to $43.27. “$43 for some Alfredo by itself?????” the caption reads. “$12.12 extra for gratuity, a to-go box and a service fee is crazy! I would have told them to keep it. I’ll eat somewhere else.” More than 700 people responded — and many agreed with the original poster — with several commenters saying they would have left the club rather than paying the fees. “$6 for a to-go box is criminal,” Ashley Boulos commented. “Imma stuff the alfredo in my pocket just to prove a point.” “The way I would’ve walked out with the plate and silverware, the glass too,” a user named Nelle wrote. But not everyone sided with the majority. “OK, I hear y’all but STATS food is

Charlotte, NC · 3d

The Mount Airy News

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Food Lion holds re-opening ceremonies across the county

Improvements to local Food Lion stores were showcased with several re-opening ceremonies across Surry County Wednesday morning, with many attendees entering contests for the chance to win prizes. The grocery story chain spent more than $270 million to enhance and renovate stores across the Greater Greensboro area, consisting of 94 total stores, according to Food Lion. All three Mount Airy locations were included in the renovation project, alongside one in Dobson, Elkin and Pilot Mountain. Additionally, Food Lion Feeds invested $375,000 in celebration of the grand-re-openings to support local hunger relief efforts across, according to a statement from Food Lion. For the first 100 attendees, gift cards and reusable shopping bags were distributed to customers. At the ribbon cutting ceremony, ten randomly selected customers selected by raffle were able to play a peel-and-reveal game to win monetary prizes, with the grand prize totaling $1,000. Through Nov. 10, customers will have additional opportunities to win prizes through scratch off tickets distributed at the registers. Keely Casstevens was the last of the ten chosen customers to take a turn to play for a prize at the Food Lion store off of West Lebanon and was the store’s grand prize winner. “When I

Surry County, NC · 2d

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Most People Drive Right Past This North Carolina Restaurant Without Knowing It Hides The State’s Best BBQ

Somewhere along a road in Shelby, North Carolina, people are driving past one of the best barbecue restaurants in the entire state without even slowing down. That’s a tragedy, and this article exists to make sure it doesn’t happen to you. Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge has been cooking...

Shelby, NC · 11d

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Locals Can’t Get Enough Of These 10 Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In North Carolina

Curious about hole-in-the-wall restaurants in North Carolina that locals can’t stop talking about?. These 10 restaurants dish out bold flavors and true Southern hospitality!. 1. Zack’s Hot Dogs (Burlington) Burlington has a lot going for it, but Zack’s Hot Dogs on West Davis Street might just be the...

Burlington, NC · 12d

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10 North Carolina Restaurants That Go Absolutely Overboard With Christmas Decorations Every Holiday Season

Two thousand gingerbread cookies a day is the kind of December statistic that makes me forget I was researching restaurants. One North Carolina steakhouse bakes roughly that many during the holidays, then sends diners home with cookies handed out by elves. From there, the decorating only gets more ambitious. I...

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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This Small North Carolina Bakery Makes More Than 10 Million Moravian Cookies A Year Using A Century-Old Tradition

The warm smell of sugar and spices is a sure sign that Christmas is near. For many families, the holiday season wouldn't be complete without their favorite Christmas cookies, especially those that have been passed down through generations. In one small North Carolina town, a family-owned bakery has spent more than a century helping keep those sweet holiday traditions alive.

Clemmons, NC · 13h

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North Carolina’s governor celebrates huge milestone for Meals on Wheels

Gov. Josh Stein was on hand Monday as Meals on Wheels delivered its eight millionth meal in Forsyth County. The recipient was Ben Briggs, a 105-year-old retired science teacher who relies on the nonprofit to deliver meals to his home. In North Carolina 13.9% of seniors, more than 341,000 older adults, face food insecurity. Stein […]

North Carolina · 13h

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Cold November Mornings Taste Better At These 8 Piedmont North Carolina Diners Locals Have Loved For Decades

When the first real frost hits the Piedmont, a hot biscuit and a cup of diner coffee start to sound like the best plan of the day. Across this part of North Carolina, from Mount Airy down to Charlotte, some breakfast counters have been feeding the same towns for generations.

North Carolina · 13h

The Stokes News

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Food Lion stores see face lift

WALNUT COVE — Food Lion stores across the Triad have been through a transformation over the last months as associates worked to make improvements to the grocery shopping experience for customers. Walnut Cove was one of the stores to host a grand reopening Wednesday, Nov. 4, just before 8 a.m.. “Food Lion announced a more than $270 million investment across 94 stores in Greater Greensboro and the Triad, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the region while delivering an improved shopping experience for customers,” in a release last week. The investment also includes two new stores opened earlier this year in Summerfield and Greensboro, N.C.. Inspired by associate and customer feedback, the enhancements are designed to create an easy, fresh and affordable omnichannel shopping experience, giving customers more convenient ways to shop in-store, through pickup and/or home delivery. “Food Lion has proudly served the Greater Greensboro and Triad communities for more than 50 years, growing alongside generations of neighbors who have trusted us to be part of their everyday lives,” said Greg Finchum, President, Food Lion. “These investments are designed for the neighbors who count on us for fresh food, affordable prices and convenience. We’re also investing in our associates, whose

Walnut Cove, NC · 1d

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Food Lion shoppers in three states, including Virginia should save receipts

Food Lion shoppersin three states, including Virginia should save receipts to track their progress and claima $20 grocery coupon as part of the retailer's MVP Fall Haul promotion. While Food Lion operates across 10 states, the vast majority of its stores are highly concentrated in three major states: North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, where this writer lives.

Virginia · 4d

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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 · 18h

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York County Restaurant Inspections Turn Up One C And Seven B Grades In October

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture conducted 291 restaurant and food service inspections in York County in October. Seven of those inspections resulted in a B grade and one resulted in a C. The remaining 283 inspections earned an A. The month’s only C went to Subway #29005 on East Liberty Street in York, which...

York County, SC · 3d

Mens Journal

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Restaurant Workers Say Their SSNs Were Used to Pay Undocumented Migrants

Two former Firebirds Wood Fired Grill employees in Huntersville, North Carolina, allege their Social Security numbers were used to employ other workers after they left the restaurant—one reportedly finding $20,000 in wages he never earned on his W-2. Police are investigating, and Firebirds says it is cooperating.

Huntersville, NC · 5d