Food & Drink
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As the weather warms, so can challenges for North Carolina shellfish farmers
North Carolina shellfish farmers have avoided any major mortality events in 2026. But warming coastal waters can bring diseases and viruses.
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Popular Asheville restaurant Hungry Bear Cafe is closing. Here’s why
They opened because they were fed up with not having good local food options. Now a fast food chain is forcing them out.
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After 35 years, Fayetteville says goodbye to Country Fish Fry
A Fayetteville mainstay for more than three decades, Country Fish Fry, has closed its doors for good.
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3 things happening in NC: CultureFest brings the world to Oxford
International food, art, and performances top the bill at Oxford’s CultureFest. Plus, how your post office worker is fighting hunger in NC.
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16 restaurants where kids can eat for free in North Carolina
Feed the whole family for less at these 16 North Carolina restaurants where kids eat free.
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The best Mexican markets in North Carolina
These highly rated Mexican markets in North Carolina carry heaps of tasty Latin treats and groceries.
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Wilmington food festival named one of the best in the country
Feast Wilmington makes a top 10 list of best city food festivals in America. Here’s what to know about the annual Wilmington food festival in the Port City.
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Pay-what-you-can cafés: How they uplift underserved communities in NC
Community cafés with a pay-what-you-can model bring together people from all different backgrounds through dining experiences and volunteer opportunities.
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8 highly anticipated NC restaurants opening in 2026
New year, new restaurants! From barbecue joints to sushi spots, discover the most exciting North Carolina restaurant openings of 2026.
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Dry January: The top 17 mocktail spots in Charlotte
From alcohol-free twists on classic cocktails to innovative, zero-proof drinks starring specialty ingredients, discover the best mocktails in Charlotte.
