Classic Restaurants of Chapel Hill and Orange County - American Palate by Chris Holaday Paperback

Book Synopsis

Discover the delicious history of eateries in Chapel Hill, both a college town and a dining destination.

Once upon a time the city, synonymous with the University of North Carolina, offered little more than simple cafes to diners. In recent years it has developed a diverse restaurant culture and today is home to some of the country's most creative chefs. From legendary student hangouts to one of the South's most famed barbecue joints to the birthplace of shrimp and grits, these stories are an integral part of the culture of this vibrant spot.

Local authors Chris Holaday and Patrick Cullom profile long-time establishments that helped shape the dining scene in Chapel Hill and the neighboring towns of Carrboro and Hillsborough.

About the Author

Chris Holaday lives in Durham is the author of a number of books, including Southern Breads and several on baseball. He graduated from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and has a master's degree in history from North Carolina Central University. Patrick Cullom grew up in Raleigh and is an archivist in the Special Collections at Wilson Library, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. He graduated with a degree in history from North Carolina State University and has a master's in library science from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. They are the coauthors of Classic Restaurants of Durham.