Deep fried & outside
Bella’s International Cuisine
Enhance any lazy morning with a southern classic: fried green tomatoes. Bella’s International Cuisine opened in Carrboro last fall and, true to its name, offers a variety of international eats and treats that you can enjoy under the sun. bellasic.com
Open-air burger fare
Al’s Burger Shack
Al’s has been cooking up some pretty out-of-this-world burgers for a little over a year. What makes the spot truly unique, though, is its covered outdoor dining. Grab a picnic table and spice things up with the jalepeno-stuffed Paco burger. alsburgershack.com
Franklin’s front porch
Sup Dogs
There’s something so right about a hot dog in the sunshine. Sup Dogs isn’t your average hot dog joint. It has a porch—that’s right—a porch with televisions for outdoor eaters. Enjoy the buzz of Franklin Street by adding a Sup Swirl (a frozen blend of margarita and sangria) to your meal. supdogs.com
Gourmet bites under blue skies
Olio & Aceto Cafe
Spring has sprung at breakfast and lunch place Olio & Aceto. The cafe’s new spring menu offers a variety of fresh eats including a Caprese sandwich, fish and chips and a Cuban. Feeling extra outdoorsy? Catch the Olio & Aceto food truck around town for a quick bite. olioandacetofoodtruck.com
Fresh eats, sweet treats
Fig & Honey
Part southern comfort food, part Mediterranean influence, one hundred percent perfect springtime chill spot. Whether you’re feeling an egg biscuit and a falafel with hummus or want to cool down with a chocolate milk shake, enjoy your meal in the sunshine at Fig & Honey. figandhoneync.com
