Eat until your heart’s content in the Carolina Core, where new restaurants are popping up every day. Enjoy an Asian bistro in High Point or traditional southern cuisine in Greensboro. Try out Fayetteville’s famous Southern Egg Rolls or give some authentic Southern BBQ a taste in Lexington. Just make sure when you’re ready for dinner that you come with an empty stomach – you won’t want to miss a morsel of what some of the best places to eat in North Carolina have to offer!
From classic North Carolina barbecue in Lexington to renowned new American fine-dining in Greensboro, the Carolina Core is shaped by a vibrant food scene. Creative, award-winning establishments across the region, such as Machete in Greensboro, Bernardin’s in Winston-Salem and Fearrington House Restaurant in Pittsboro, have impacted the North Carolina dining scene for their exciting, eclectic menus, while authentic, flavor-filled favorites like Lexington Barbecue and Snappy Lunch in Mt. Airy — established in 1923 — are sure to satisfy your “only in North Carolina” cravings.
From the urban streets to rural small towns, Carolina Core’s brewery scene invites friendship, laughter and an all-around good time. Have a handcrafted cocktail at Print Works Bistro near downtown Greensboro. Try a delicious microbrew at the pet-friendly Bright Light Brewing Co. in Fayetteville. Or grab a pint and enjoy some live music at Joymongers in Greensboro for your post-work happy hour.
It’s true that North Carolina is known for what it grows on its vines, and the Carolina Core is one of the best places to take a swig. Swirl a glass of wine at Lewis and Elm in Winston-Salem or go out for a wine tasting at the vineyards of Yadkin Valley. The New Orleans-themed Steak Street has received multiple awards for its wine list, and the upscale Roosters A Noble Grille conjures memories of California’s Napa Valley.
