Dining out in Chapel Hill in 1970s and 1980s
Where did University students, faculty, staff and visitors in Chapel Hill go to eat during the 70s and 80s
Here’s a list of possible places to browse and remember as they during your time on the Hill.
Click on the digital link to see photos of the restaurants as the places looked
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The Porthole. https://sites.google.com/view/9crusbedispyu
The Rathskeller. https://lib.digitalnc.org/record/110290?v=uv
The Zoom Zoom. https://lib.digitalnc.org/record/110326?v=uv
Chase Cafeteria. https://uncatoz.com/entry/chase-hall/
The Carolina Coffee Shop (The original from 1926-1990.). https://alumni.unc.edu/news/100-years-carolina-coffee-shop/
The College Cafe. https://lib.digitalnc.org/record/110235?v=uv
Sutton’s https://lib.digitalnc.org/record/110303?v=uv
Leo’s, a Greek Restaurant https://openorangenc.org/buildings/423-w-franklin-st. After Leo’s closed its doors Darbar an Indian Restaurant which was ultimately replaced by the Lantern.
Brady’s. https://openorangenc.org/buildings/bradys-restaurant . Brady and its surroundings space is now where the elegant Siena Hotel stands.
Olio and Aceto.
Everything they cooked was delicious— freshly made soups, sandwiches, and entrees that changed daily. They were partnered with Blue Sky, a wonderful olive oil company one shop over from them. Their menu— https://www.allmenus.com/nc/chapel-hill/615740-olio-aceto-cafe/menu/
A Southern Season and The Weathervane restaurant . The links below are for in order there still operating warehouse in Graham, an article about them Our State Magazine and asa please of their menu in four square.com
https://www.ourstate.com/southern-season-chapel-hill/
https://foursquare.com/v/weathervane/4ae6272cf964a52020a521e3/menu
Provence and Mosaic
Provence’s beignets were addictive and the among the best in the area.
Provence. Some of there dishes are pictured below
Mosaic
A Culinary Odyssey 
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