Delivery company Takeout Central is working with local restaurants to keep business up

By Elizabeth Egan

Takout Central is trying to help Chapel Hill restaurants make it through the pandemic with a new discount option.

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'Everyone has to eat': How to help Orange County amidst the coronavirus crisis

By Audrey Selley

During this period of uncertainty due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 outbreak, there remains great opportunity to come together to help fellow community members in need. Donating food, pledging to volunteer, and remaining faithful to local businesses and organizations are just a few things you can do to help the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area.

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Cooper bans dine-in service at restaurants and bars, expands unemployment benefits

By Anna Pogarcic and Michael Taffe

Restaurants and bars in North Carolina will no longer be allowed to offer dine-in service, Gov. Roy Cooper announced in a press release on Tuesday.

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A new gluten-free, diabetic-friendly bakery has come to Columbia Street

By Elise Palmer

Savor is a gluten-free, diabetic-friendly and keto-friendly bakery and eatery. Co-owner Stephanie Sherman received her master’s degree in epidemiology and public health, and she said it's important to provide healthy and enjoyable food options for people with food restrictions. 

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New restaurant brings vibrant flavor and lively community to Southern Village

By Julianna Robbins

“This is a purpose that I can get behind in my soul, and that will give meaning to our staff and stakeholders."

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Coffee with a side of sunshine: How Joe Van Gogh embraces solar power

By Julianna Robbins

Joe Van Gogh is investing in solar energy-created coffee, and in the past has taken other sustainable steps  such as using compostable serving ware for their customers.  

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New decade, same Sutton's: Patrons reminisce on legacy of a Tar Heel classic

By Audrey Selley

The fact that Sutton’s was packed at 11 a.m. on a Tuesday is a testament to why they have managed to stay in business since 1923. 2020 marks the 10th decade the restaurant has been in operation. 

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Chapel Hill staple, Al’s Burger Shack, files for bankruptcy

By Sonia Rao

Al's Burger Shack, a beloved burger chain in Chapel Hill, has filed for bankruptcy. However, the restaurant's legal counsel, JP Cournoyer, says that the business does not plan to close, but instead will reorganize. 

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Notable successes and closures for Franklin Street restaurants in the past decade

By Amena Saad

The constant change in the Franklin Street restaurant scene is exciting to some and disappointing to others. While some students have found new comfort in the new establishments, others remember what used to be with somber memories. 

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Boro Beverages creates kombucha to raise money for local migrant families

By Elizabeth Egan

"We will see results right away because its going to stay small and all the money is going to people right here in Carrboro and Chapel Hill.”

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Living Kitchen dead again, hopes to reopen under new business model

By Audrey Selley

The Living Kitchen's Chapel Hill location has closed for the second time. The restaurant began with a Charlotte location and then expanded to a space in Raleigh, which has now also closed. However, the restaurant has plans to make another comeback.

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This UNC grad and former vegetarian created a pork company focused on sustainability

By Sonia Rao

Lady Edison, a Chapel Hill-based pork business that buys whole hogs from the North Carolina Natural Hog Growers Association cooperative and sells to restaurants and business across the state and country, is expanding their mission locally with a new deli and re-imagined bar coming in the near future. 

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Gov. Cooper announces new company operation center in Chapel Hill, creating 400 jobs

By Guillermo Molero

Well Dot Inc. is investing a total of $3 million in Chapel Hill and Orange County.

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All Up In Your Business: Southern Season to close after 44 years

By Julianna Robbins

The store will be closing in early 2020, and their Weathervane Restaurant has already shuttered.

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Open Eye Café celebrates 20 years of business with unique coffee blend

By Julianna Robbins

Open Eye Café is offering a unique coffee blend in celebration of their 20th anniversary. The blend highlights flavors such as cassis, plum and fresh fig jam. 

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Mellow Mushroom on Franklin Street set to close on Sunday

By Julianna Robbins

“We have developed a lot of regular guests and people that we have become friends with, so we appreciate all those folks and hate that we have to not be a part of their lives anymore."

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