Top Stories of 2023: Restaurant Openings, Closures, Moves and Celebrations in Chapel Hill & Carrboro

Posted Dec 31, 2023
Sutton’s celebrated its 100th anniversary on April 12. May the most legendary countertop in Chapel Hill continue slinging sandwiches for a hundred more. The Mama Dip’s property was listed for sale, and promises were made the restaurant would remain in Chapel Hill. After delays and countless days waiting, Raising Cane’s opened in Chapel Hill. (Chapelboro.com)

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