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Mildred Council, owner of the historic Mama Dip’s Kitchen restaurant, dies at 89

By Veronica Correa | May 22

Mildred "Mama Dip" Council opened her restaurant in 1976 with just $64. She passed away this week as a Chapel Hill legend.

Food Review: Trolly Stop's new "Impossible Burger" might be too real

By Laura Brummett | April 25

Located right on Franklin Street, Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a typical college campus burger and hot dog joint. Staff writer Laura Brummett visited to try ...

Review: Frutta Bowls brings fresh smoothies, friendly environment to Franklin

By Kari Larsen | April 17

Frutta Bowls recently opened on April 14 dishing out a variety of smoothies and bowls on Franklin Street. Staff writer Kari Larsen spent an afternoon ...

Food establishments in Orange County receive high safety inspection scores

By Marin Wolf | April 16

Orange County currently has no restaurants with health inspection ratings below an A.  “That results from our department having a very good relationship ...

Ben & Jerry's serves up free ice cream, helps Musical Empowerment

By Spencer Carney | April 9

For the past two and a half years, the Franklin Street Ben & Jerry’s has partnered with Musical Empowerment, a student organization that provides ...

Target, Harris Teeter, Trader Joe's: who has the cheapest groceries in Chapel Hill?

By Stephanie Piefke | April 5

City desk writer Stephanie Piefke went to three of the main grocery stores this Thursday and compared the prices of several items to distinguish which ...

Chapel Hill honors and celebrates culture in Sunday's international festival

By Kari Larsen | April 5

International flags line Franklin Street in preparation for the upcoming Near and Far Festival in Chapel Hill this weekend, which will honor and celebrate ...

Review: Kurama Sushi & Noodle Express provides an affordable alternative to other Franklin restaurants

By Claire Willmschen | April 4

Tucked away around the corner of Franklin Street lies Kurama Sushi Express. Staff writer Claire Willmschen spent an evening sampling their menu.  ...

Chapel Hill staple Spanky's closes after 40 years on Franklin Street

By Molly Horak | April 1

Generations of Spanky’s patrons reminisce on the restaurant's memorable imprint on Chapel Hill culture as it closed its doors for the last time.  ...

Spanky's Bar and Grill to close March 31

By Molly Horak | March 30

Spanky's Bar and Grill, a Franklin Street staple, will close Saturday after 40 years. 

Burgers, ice cream and pharmaceuticals: All up in your business for March 27

By Mickayla McCann | March 27

Check out the latest business developments in Chapel Hill. 

Need a cheap lunch option on Franklin Street? We're here to help

By Lauren Talley | March 26

Running out of meal swipes? Tired of the dining hall? Looking for a lunch spot that won't make your parents call you in anger because you've spent too ...

Review: Shanghai Dumpling, the restaurant you've always wanted to try

By Mattias Miller | March 21

Ditch your traditional takeout place because one restaurant on Franklin Street offers anything and everything dumpling. 

Glasshalfull, a restaurant and wine shop in Carrboro, NC, donates portions of profits on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

Pizza, Peruvian food and charitable donations: All up in your business for March 20

By Spencer Carney | March 20

From pizza hot off the press to charitable donations, take a peek at this week's tasty new business developments in Chapel Hill. 

Review: Hibachi and Company is an affordable and filling option for students

By Cole Kordus | March 4

Hibachi & Company, Franklin Street's newest restaurant addition, has been jam-packed since its opening last week. The restaurant offers a variety ...

Local restaurant owners nominated for renowned culinary awards

By Drew Wayland | February 19

The James Beard Foundation nominated two local restaurant owners last week as semifinalists for its 2018 Restaurant and Chef Awards. 

Mediterranean Deli advertises their new acai and pitaya bowls with a sign in their window.

Med Deli introduces new acai bowls and Francesca's opens on Franklin Street

By Michael Taffe | February 13

If you've been looking for new acai bowls or Buffalo wings, then the new restaurants coming to Franklin Street are for you. 

Carrboro's Akai Hana provides handmade artisan sushi experience

By Drew Wayland | February 4

Akai Hana Japanese restaurant and sushi bar has stood quietly at the crook of Main Street in Carrboro for 21 years. The staff serve authentic, handmade ...

Maple View works to terminate brain cancer

By Marin Wolf | February 4

Maple View celebrated National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day on Feb. 3 to benefit the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke through Angels ...

A Place At The Table is the only pay-what-you-can cafe in Raleigh, NC and provides food for people regardless of their ability to pay. Photo by/courtesy of Chase Morales.

Pay-what-you-can restaurant open in Raleigh

By Jordyn Connell | January 30

A new restaurant in Raleigh, A Place at the Table, is a non-profit business and has a menu with suggested prices – making it the only pay-what-you-can ...