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The ‘Taco Truck’ is thought to have originated in 1974, when Raul Martinez converted an old ice cream truck into a mobile taco making station and parked it outside of a Los Angeles bar (JSTOR Daily). Today they are all over the US enticing us with their affordable foods such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas …
The Carolina Inn is more than just a hotel, it is one of the most iconic institutions in Chapel Hill and is the host of Fridays on the Front Porch from the beginning of June through to the start of October each summer. When you walk up the stairs to the Inn’s front porch you …
Possibly my favourite Chapel Hill institution, Merritt’s will never cease to satisfy me. With hands down, the best BLT in the business, Merritt’s is a long time favourite of Chapel Hillians and visitors alike. Nestled just off of UNC’s campus lies Merritt’s allowing it to have a lovely tranquil outside space and great parking. Their …
Located in Saxapahaw, “Left Bank Butchery is located in Saxapahaw’s former textile mill and serves the community that raises our delicious and sustainable meat. Our butcher shop is built on the foundations of supporting local agriculture, providing healthy food for our community, educating and engaging our customers in the many aspects of sustainable farming and …
Namu in Durham describes itself as, “where Korean heritage, food truck ingenuity, and the local community meet. With delicious fare, cold brews, and deep roots.” While in a bizarre location this allows them to have a huge and inviting outside space made up of different sections that even include a water feature and outdoor …
If you can’t tell, we love Asian food in this household, whether it’s Chinese, Korean, Indian or any of our other favorite cuisines. Last night became another night where it was time to let someone else do (most) of the cooking, so we decided to order from one of our favorite Indian restaurants, …
I must say that I love my hometown of Chapel Hill, it is a sweet Southern College town that is always changing yet retains its familiarity to those who were brought up here. Being a college town there is a pizza restaurant on every corner, how long they last is a different …
During this time of quarantine there is only so much cooking that one can do, here are some of my favorite places that are offering takeout/pick-up in the area of Chapel Hill. Let me know in the comments if there are any of your favorites offering it too! Kitchen Chapel Hill Kitchen is one of …
This is the first time that I have come back home and realized how old my dog, Bacon, is getting. It’s no secret that a dog is man’s best friend, and for very good reason. While they can be annoying at times, dogs are our loyal companions. They make us feel valued, even getting excited …
Anyone that lives in a 5 mile radius of Trader Joes probably understands the cult following that this store has. It somehow creates the feel of a local grocers even though we all really know that it is a part of a chain, at least the Chapel Hill branch certainly does. When you go in …