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North Carolina in my Mind

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NC Recommendations from a native North Carolinian
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Fayetteville

 
Amelia Chan profile picture
Spaghetti w/meatballs is absolutely to die for. I LOVE their sauce, and they have the best meatballs I’ve ever had in my life. Highly recommend
Luigi's Italian Chophouse and Bar - Fayetteville, NC
 
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The pastrami and swiss on rye is my go-to every time. I always ask for extra spicy mustard and it hits so hard. Very quick meal and highly underrated in my opinion. A bit pricey because they don’t do combos, but it’s delicious
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LOVE the oyster bar and staff. It’s usually the same guys working at the bar and they’re super friendly and kind. Great service, great oysters, and great hush puppies.
316 Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill
 
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My go-to for books and merch. Less selection and smaller than Barnes and Noble, but great nonetheless since they’re a bit cheaper. You can also give away books for store credit, which I’ve been doing for years now!
2nd and Charles
 
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My mom and I love this restaurant! They rotate menus frequently (typically every season), and they have steak nights on Thursdays (which also differ each week). If you’re waiting for a table, you can go next door to The Waiting Room, which has drinks...
CIRCA 1800 Downtown Fayetteville's Dining Destination
 
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My favorite boba shop in all of Fayetteville. My friend and I used to go here all the time before she moved because they have great boba at a decent price for their sizes. Love their coffee milk tea, but their tapioca pearls alone are fantastic!
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Durham & Chapel Hill

 
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My favorite place on Franklin St. in Chapel Hill. I had it for the first time in Durham though! I always get the spicy and sour beef noodle soup, it’s been amazing every time. The dumplings are also fantastic!! All for a decent price and great qualit...
Order Authentic Chinese Online | Wheat 麦茶 _ Chapel Hill - Pickup ...
 
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My mom and I have been going here since 2019. Fantastic authentic Chinese dim sum. If you come on the weekends, they have the carts that come around and let you pick things out. I love the steamed shrimp dumplings and the soy noodles. The cha shu is ...
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
 
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One of my go-to study spots on Franklin St.! A bit of a walk from campus, but my friend and I love their brown sugar milk tea. SO delicious!!
Tea Hill
 
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I’d never had açaí bowls until I came here with a friend. It was a long walk on Franklin St. from campus, but it was so worth it! My friend and I both got the vanilla almond protein bowl, and it was DELICIOUS. So refreshing! Plus, the place itself wa...
The Purple Bowl

Morganton

 
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My friends and I went here all of the time when we lived up at Morganton. The strawberries and cream is so fricken good and a good size for its price! The workers are so sweet and the place is quaint and cute!!
vida verde juicery
 
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My friend and I would come here for lunch during the summer while we took our EMT class. LOVE the bowls and chips. Fantastic food, decent price and quality, just delicious!
Mountain Burrito LLC
 
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The nicest restaurant in town (and downtown)! Book a reservation if you want to go because they’re always busy. Great atmosphere (though a little cold inside) and kind staff! I remember getting a pasta dish with filet tips and it was scrumptious.
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