North Carolina's Roadside Eateries, Revised and Expanded Edition - (Southern Gateways Guides) 2nd Edition by D G Martin (Paperback)

About the Book

"Everyone's favorite Tar Heel is back with an updated and expanded edition of Roadside Eateries. Now there are even more restaurants and things to do for the interstate traveler. T.V. host and columnist D.G. Martin has spent years traveling the major roadways of North Carolina, on the lookout for community, local history, and, of course, a good home-cooked meal. Here D.G. is your personal tour guide to more than 100 notable local roadway haunts that serve not only as places to eat, but also as fixtures of their communities. A life-long North Carolinian, D.G. urges travelers-both the local and the just visiting-to forget the countless chain restaurants that dot our highways and to go just a little out of the way to find the most memorable roadside pit stops, including everything from BBQ joints and country kitchens to Mexican restaurants and the occasional Greek diner. From the mountains to the coast and everything in-between, D.G. not only highlights the best eats on the road, but reminds us of the human stories behind the ribs, fried chicken, and collards. Included are detailed and current contact information, hours, directions, and points of interest to explore after eating"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

D. G. Martin is back with a fully updated edition of his beloved guide, North Carolina's Roadside Eateries, ready to help Tar Heels and visitors alike find the places locals love to eat. D.G. is your personal tour guide, and he takes you to more than 120 notable roadway haunts, including over 30 new restaurants, that aren't just great places to eat but fixtures of their communities as well.

What's included:
-Features locally owned and community favorites
-Covers a range of food tastes from BBQ and traditional southern fare to Mexican food and Laotian cuisine
-Introduces the restaurant owners and locals who make these places unique
-Includes current contact information, hours, and directions
-Recommends nearby points of interest to explore after eating

A trusted companion to thousands of North Carolinians, this book not only offers new and exciting ways to get a good meal but will also help folks learn about and appreciate the rich local history of the Tar Heel State.

About the Author

D. G. Martin is a newspaper columnist and former host of UNC-TV's North Carolina Bookwatch. He lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.