NC Weekend
ABOUT THE SHOW
Host Deborah Holt Noel shares the colorful sights and sounds of the best things to “see and do” each weekend across North Carolina…and tips on the best places to eat! Bob Garner regularly reviews the state’s restaurants, both well-known and unknown, ranging from upscale establishments to barbecue and hot dog joints.
North Carolina Weekend airs Thursday, 9:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 p.m, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.on WUNC-TV throughout North Carolina.
Watch recent Bob Garner restaurant reviews:
Charlie’s BBQ & Grill
Clayton
Barbecue styles from across North Carolina, watched over with loving care by a former highway patrolman and his wife.
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The Eddy Pub
Saxapahaw
A cozy, family-friendly gathering spot for the reinvented village of Saxapahaw
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Snyder Farms Restaurant
Sophia
The owner of this restaurant grew up with NASCAR legend Richard Petty, which is evident when you see the decor. But the terrific food is all due to owners Wayne and Betty Snyder. If you live next door to the restaurant, it had better be good!
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Timothy’s
Asheboro
Fine dining in a casual, relaxed atmosphere adjacent to the Asheboro Farmer’s Market
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Highland Lake Inn
Flat Rock
The famed Country Buffet Breakfast at Season’s Restaurant is included in the price of every room at Highland Lake Inn.
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Irregardless Cafe
Raleigh
What began as a quirky, no-smoking, vegetarian restaurant has become a mainstream favorite without giving up its distinctives.
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Food Trucks
Durham
OnlyBurger and Bulkogi Korean BBQ: Taking It to the Street
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Big Oak Drive In
Salter Path
BBQ…and the Best Shrimpburger on the Crysal Coast?
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Saxapahaw General Store
Saxapahaw
Its a gas station…a general store….and a gourmet restaurant featuring fresh ingredients from local suppliers.
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Olde German Schnitzel Haus
Hickory
In a new location, this restaurant was recently recognized as “The Best German Restaurant in America” for 2010.
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Blue Moon Bistro
Beaufort
This convivial spot, located in a historic house, is becoming one of the most popular restaurants on the Crystal Coast.
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The Steele Pig
Sanford
A casual, yet upscale restaurant and watering hole in downtown Sanford, The Steele Pig features smoked meats and unusual side dishes.
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Marabella Italian Restaurant
Washington
This is an unexpected find: an authentic Italian restaurant, with family roots in Italy and New York, in the small, Pamlico River town of Washington.
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Battistella’s New Orleans Kitchen
Raleigh
Chef and owner Brian Battistella has a deft hand with the roux and other elements of Creole cooking.
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Tupelo Honey
Asheville
A brunch at this popular café, featuring its own take on Southern classics, shows why it’s one of the city’s favorite eating spots – now with a downtown and a Biltmore-area location.
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