Country club · Pender County
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A short drive north, this producers-only, year-round Thursday market serves coastal communities with seasonal vegetables, meats, and small-batch goods. Edible Port City highlights its sustainability ethos and neighborly scale.
Restaurant · Lockwood
Creative Southern comfort food & craft cocktails in retro digs
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Sporting goods store · Concord
Vast wilderness-themed store for hunting, fishing & outdoor gear
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Restaurant · Asheville
Authentic tacos, pupusas, tamales, burgers & breakfast
· Asheville
Historic district with Queen Anne homes, outdoor theater, and cafes
Cuban restaurant · Currituck
Live music, great cocktails, and Cuban classics including empanadas
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Restaurant · Hayes Barton Historic District
Iconic diner serving comfort food & famous enormous dessert cakes
Pizza restaurant · Garner
Classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Seafood restaurant · Asheville
Fresh oysters, inventive seafood dishes, and creative cocktails
American restaurant · New Bern
Seafood, steak, rooftop dining, breakfast buffet & large wine list
Asian grocery store · Cary
Bakery, restaurant, extensive groceries, fresh produce, seafood