Food & Drink
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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.
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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.
