Eater Carolinas

5 days ago | carolinas.eater.com | Elliott Harrell

The best months of the year are here. It’s rooftop season, and for the next couple of months, it won’t be too hot or too cold — it’ll be just right for eating and drinking al fresco while taking in the views. The sky’s the limit for these eight rooftop bars around the Triangle. Aim high, right? Locations are listed geographically from south to north. Read More Eater maps are curated by editors and aim to reflect a diversity of neighborhoods, cuisines, and prices.

1 month ago | carolinas.eater.com | Colleen McNally Arnett

Savannah is famous for its 200-year-old St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which brings thousands of visitors to Georgia’s first city every March. The tradition traces back to the large number of Irish settlers who arrived in Savannah to seek new opportunities in the welcoming port city. Today, the city’s enduring connection to Ireland can be experienced 365 days a year through its railroads, canals, architecture, and lively pub culture. Here’s where to go for the best pints and craic in the Hostess City.

1 month ago | carolinas.eater.com | Elliott Harrell

While the Triangle can only claim one professional sports team (for now), there’s no shortage of dedicated fans in the area. Whether you’re cheering for the Carolina Hurricanes, one of the powerhouse local university basketball teams or for Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, there is no shortage of sports bars around town to watch the big game. Here are eight great sports bars around the Triangle to post up for good food, plenty of booze, and lots of camaraderie.

2 months ago | carolinas.eater.com | Kiki Dy

A wine shop and a Chinese restaurant are unlikely neighbors, but here, just off Savannah’s Crawford Square, E-Tang and Limestone Wines are inseparable. The owners enjoy a symbiotic relationship. David Xin of E-Tang was the first customer at Limestone Wines, and for a spell, sommelier and Limestone Wines owner Jamie Crotts subsisted solely on xiao long bao and Sichuan beef noodles.

Jan 24, 2025 | carolinas.eater.com | Lia Picard

When the cozy comforts of a ski town call, skip the trip out west — you’ll find what you need in Boone, North Carolina. Just a couple hours northeast of Asheville, and home to Appalachian State University, the mountain town emanates a quirky, hippie vibe. Situated in the Blue Ridge mountains at an elevation of 3,300 feet, a sense of place comes through the menus at local restaurants, often featuring locally sourced ingredients.