Central North Carolina Restaurants

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  • 1. Krankies Coffee

    $ | Downtown

    Winston's hippest coffee joint is known for its biscuits and burgers as much as its espresso. A warehouselike interior offers plenty of room to spread out, and ample outdoor tables fill with locals relaxing or working on sunny days.

    211 E. 3rd St., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101, USA
    336-722--3016

    Known For

    • A chicken biscuit marinated in honey and Texas Pete
    • Miel iced coffee lattes, flavored with spices and honey
    • Full bar to get your midday drink on

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 2. Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen

    $$$ | Friendly

    Gourmet meets fried catfish at this staple of Greensboro fine dining for three decades. A remodel in 2020 brought the chic dining room up to par with the elevated, Delta-inspired cuisine. Cocktails like the peach-honeysuckle margarita are as grand as the hearty jambalaya, a rich amalgam of andouille sausage, pulled chicken, and Carolina shrimp.

    1421 Westover Terr., Greensboro, North Carolina, 27408, USA
    336-370--0707

    Known For

    • Silky sweet she-crab soup
    • Short ribs braised in sweet tea
    • Skilled, friendly service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 3. Mothers & Sons Trattoria

    $$$ | Downtown

    Order a table of small plates to share, or dive into an entrée from the open kitchen's wood-fired grill at this Italian-themed café (no pizza though) that's known for making its own pasta.

    107 W. Chapel Hill St., Durham, North Carolina, 27701, USA
    919-294--8247

    Known For

    • Bruschetta menu
    • Spaghetti with pork and beef meatballs, done right
    • Laid-back but elegant dining scene

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 4. Stamey's

    $ | Coliseum

    This Greensboro staple (for nearly a century) is a pilgrimage spot for barbecue lovers from across the state. The chopped, Eastern-style pork is mostly shoulder meat already sauced in the kitchen, though there's also plenty of vinegary Stamey's Secret Sauce at your table. If you're looking for something other than straight pulled pork, try the Brunswick stew, a traditional Southeastern, thick, tomato-based stew. There's a second location on Battleground Avenue north of town.

    2206 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, North Carolina, 27403, USA
    336-299–9888

    Known For

    • Wood-smoked vinegar-based barbecue
    • Traditional Brunswick stew
    • Homemade peach cobbler

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 5. Transfer Co. Food Hall

    $ | Oakwood Historic District

    The city's best food hall has a soaring ceiling with giant skylights, filling the room and its many stalls with natural light. Grab a hearty burrito, an empanada, or a sandwich from Benchwarmers Bagels, where heirloom grains and a wood-fired oven result in one of the Southeast's best.

    500 E. Davis St., Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601, USA
    984-232--8122

    Known For

    • Outpost for Asheville's Burial Beer Co.
    • An A-plus bagel shop
    • A fun raw oyster bar
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