Food & Drink
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This NC restaurant was just named one of the best in the U.S. by the New York Times
Among 50 picks from the New York Times for the best U.S. restaurants of 2026, one North Carolina location stood out.
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18 things to do in Wilmington for the last weekend of summer
The last, official weekend of summer is upon us, as fall officially begins Sept. 22. Here are 18 ways to celebrate it in the Wilmington area.
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10 of the best sandwiches in Wilmington
Sandwiches are more than the sum of their parts. Here are 10 of the best in the Wilmington area.
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What to know about the 80th North Carolina Apple Festival
Organizers of the North Carolina Apple Festival on one of Hendersonville’s biggest and most popular annual events.
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Oktoberfest, rooftop leaf peeping, and more: Things to do in Asheville this September
With Oktoberfest marching in and the leaves turning, there’s a lot to do this September in Asheville.
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All the fall festivals in the Wilmington area you need to know for 2026
Once the Labor Day tourists are gone and the hot summer temps start to cool a bit, the fall festivals really start to hit in the Wilmington area.
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11 dive bars in North Carolina to add to your bucket list
Whether you’re in the mountains or on the coast, there are plenty of fantastic dive bars in North Carolina.
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Meet Xico Chico speakeasy in Asheville. It has a secret taco window
Xico Chico, opened in July, operates from a colorful door off the restaurant’s parking lot on the lower level of the main restaurant, Xico.
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Look for drip-down-your-elbow sandwiches at this new Wilmington shop
Sunny Day’s Bobby Zimmerman says his new sandwich shop could be seen as a response to the sandwich status quo. These aren’t sandwiches that should be plated, and may not even be easy to eat.
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USA Today says these are the best Asheville restaurants, bars
Here are the Asheville establishments named in USA TODAY’s Bars of the Year and Restaurants of the Year lists since its induction in 2024, along with upcoming events and menu highlights to enhance your visit.
