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Eat and Drink in North Carolina
FOOD AND DRINK

Eat and Drink in NC

North Carolina has one of the best food scenes in the South. From Charlotte's Rail Trail restaurant row to Asheville's James Beard nominees, this state feeds people well.

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NC Food by City

Charlotte food scene
CHARLOTTE

Charlotte Food Scene

South End and NoDa have the density. Triple C and Free Range for beer. Common Market, Leah and Louise, and Hawkers for food.

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Asheville food scene
ASHEVILLE

Asheville Food Scene

James Beard recognized and climbing. Curate, Rhubarb, Button and Co Bagels, and the River Arts District brewery cluster.

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Triangle food scene
THE TRIANGLE

Triangle Food Scene

Raleigh's Morgan Street Food Hall and Transfer Co. Food Hall. Durham's Bright Leaf Square and Bull City brunch circuit. Chapel Hill's Franklin Street dining strip.

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TOP PICKS

Best Spots in NC Right Now

Best Breweries in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE

Best Breweries in Charlotte

Charlotte's brewery scene has grown into one of the best in the Southeast. South End alone has more taprooms within walking distance than most cities have total.

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Asheville Restaurant Guide
ASHEVILLE

Asheville Restaurant Guide: Where Locals Actually Eat

Beyond the tourist strip, Asheville has a deep roster of neighborhood spots. These are the places locals actually return to on a regular weeknight.

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Raleigh Food Halls Ranked
RALEIGH

Raleigh Food Halls Ranked

Morgan Street Food Hall and Transfer Co. Food Hall are the two main contenders. Here is how they stack up and which vendors are worth your time.

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Best Brunch Spots in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE

Best Brunch Spots in Charlotte

Charlotte takes brunch seriously. From NoDa to Dilworth, these are the spots worth the wait on a Saturday morning and the ones with no line at all.

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OBX Fresh Seafood Guide
THE COAST

OBX Fresh Seafood Guide

The Outer Banks has fish camps and seafood shacks that have been pulling in locals for decades. Skip the tourist traps and go straight to these spots.

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Southern Pines and Pinehurst Dining
SANDHILLS

Southern Pines and Pinehurst Dining

The Sandhills food scene has grown quietly into something worth a detour. Southern Pines has the highest concentration of good restaurants per block in the region.

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