Tag: lunch

Old School Eats: Where Tradition Meets Comfort Food

Written by Abby Cagle on August 28, 2024. Posted in Food & Drink.

What Does Old School Food Mean to You? Maybe it’s comfort food, southern classics, and a good chance it’s fried! 🍗 It’s timeless, often served family-style, and almost always easy on the wallet. 💸 In Cabarrus County, several restaurants have been dishing out these favorites to loyal customers for years. In the end, it’s where you gather with friends and family to enjoy hearty meals without breaking the bank. 👪 We surveyed our readers and asked what their favorite Old School restaurants were. Here are the Top 3 that they recommended as their favorites and why. We even treated one very enthusiastic...

Spotlight:
Rocky River Coffee Co.

Written by Abby Cagle on May 8, 2024. Posted in Food & Drink.

Harrisburg coffee shop celebrates 20 years 🎉 with customer appreciation event. 📍 4350 Main Street, Harrisburg, NC 28075 Website | Facebook | Instagram Rocky River Coffee Co. isn’t just a coffee shop…it’s a community hub where friends gather, family’s bond, and delicious memories are made. Established in 2004 by a Harrisburg couple, the shop came into its own when Dave Damone, an entrepreneur from Virginia with a deep love for coffee, took over in 2007. He saw an opportunity to create something special—a place where people could come together and enjoy not just great coffee but...

🎄 Three-Day Event Kicks Off Holiday Season

Written by Abby Cagle on November 7, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Photography: Michael A. Anderson Photography 📅 Dec 1st–3rd 2023 📍 The Hotel Concord, 14 Union Street N, Concord, NC 28025 In Cabarrus County, the Boys & Girls Club’s Festival of Trees has been a long-standing tradition that kicks off the holiday season in style, transforming the historic Hotel Concord into a winter wonderland filled with over 40 theme-decorated trees, dazzling lights, and the warmth of holiday cheer. The 19th Annual Festival of Trees, presented by The Hotel Concord Event Venue, is set to take place from December 1-3, 2023 at the...

😋🐔 New Fast-Casual Chicken Franchise Opens in Concord

Written by Abby Cagle on October 17, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Slim Chickens brings a taste of the South and a warm welcome to Cabarrus County, served with a side of Southern hospitality. Slim Chickens (Concord) 📍 948 Concord Pkwy N, Concord, NC 28027 Website | Facebook | Instagram Cabarrus Weekly was invited to get a sneak peek of Slim Chickens last weekend, and let us tell you, we were thoroughly impressed! Concord is getting a flavorful new addition to its dining scene with the grand opening of Slim Chickens. The driving force behind this exciting new venture is Break Bread Ventures, led by Jonathan Crumpler and...

🇲🇽🥑😋 Casa Durham 1936 Offers Authentic Mexican Delights

Written by Abby Cagle on October 3, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Updated 8/23/24: This business has closed to rebrand to La Revolution Mexican Restaurant. Contributor: Lisa Perry New Latin Fusion-themed breakfast and lunch restaurant opens in historic house in Kannapolis. Casa Durham 1936 (Kannapolis) 📍 515 S Main St., Kannapolis, NC 28081 Facebook | Instagram The historic Durham house, situated near the railroad tracks in downtown Kannapolis, was relocated years ago to make way for the train station. Over time, this location has seen numerous restaurants attempt to thrive, such as Old Stone Vino and BREW, none of which achieved long-term success. However,...

👨‍🍳 Culinary Passion Meets Community Spirit

Written by Abby Cagle on July 11, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Updated 8/23/24: This business has closed the restaurant and is now focused on catering and cooking classes. Contributor: Jamie Richardson Chef Bob VanAtta of Table 11 is providing memorable cooking and dining experiences in Cabarrus County. Chef Bob as he is affectionately known, has a deep passion for cooking and community. Recognizing the need for more dining options in downtown Concord, he seized the opportunity to provide locals and visitors alike with a memorable dining experience. As an avid cyclist who frequently rode along Union Street, Chef Bob fell in love with downtown Concord’s...

🏭 🏭 🏭 🏭 😋 Mouthwatering Southern Cuisine Pays Homage to the Past

Written by Abby Cagle on June 27, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson 44 Mills Kitchen & Tap, a modern Southern cuisine restaurant in Concord, pays homage to the 44 textile mills that operated in Cabarrus County from 1829 to 2001 while showcasing the best of Southern cooking, cocktails, and craft beer. Partners Robb Stamey, Mike Davis, and Sydney Cook have crafted a unique menu of elevated cuisine. You’ll find burgers, sandwiches, large plates, and entrée-sized salads. The standout dish here is the Roasted Salmon with lemon chive cream sauce, featuring ribboned carrots, potato croquettes and creamed spinach. The 44...