Food & Drink
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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.
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Snag a reservation at these 10 Black-owned restaurants in NC & you won’t be disappointed
From Ethiopian eateries to finger-licking fried chicken joints, North Carolina is home to a diverse variety of Black-owned restaurants worth reserving a table at.
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This NC fast food chain was named the best breakfast. Here’s where to get it
A North Carolina-based restaurant chain was named the best for fast-food breakfast by USA TODAY. There are 85 locations across the state.
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The state’s best burger restaurant plots a new location in eastern NC
It’s been said that Al’s Burger Shack has the best burger in NC. Now, they’re planning a fifth location.
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7 under-the-radar NC restaurants for a summertime meal you won’t forget
Enjoy a memorable bite to eat this summer at seven of my favorite hidden gem NC restaurants.
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3 things happening in NC: The legislature’s back. Will they override veto on ‘Freedom to Carry’ gun bill?
NC’s Freedom to Carry bill opens the state’s gun laws real wide. Plus, the NC Watermelon Festival and Charlotte hosts the MLS All-Star Game.
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Viral ‘dot cakes’ are taking over Wilmington bakeries. Here’s how to find them
Dot cakes are layered cups filled with cake, buttercream frosting, and rainbow sprinkles on top. Here’s how to find them in Wilmington.
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This Wilmington hot dog spot was named among the best in the US
Frontier Food to Go has been a Wilmington favorite for 60 years. Now, it’s earned recognition from USA TODAY for having some of the best hot dogs in the country.
