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Chapel Hill Institution Spanky’s Is No More, but Lula’s Fried Chicken Is an Instant Classic


In March, UNC alums and students alike mourned the loss of Spanky's Restaurant, a Franklin Street institution beloved for its classic American food and its wall adorned with quirky caricatures of UNC legends. Spanky's successor, Lula's, aims to fill the void for nostalgia-inducing Southern fare in Chapel Hill with its signature shallow-fried chicken and homey Southern staples. (Indy Week)

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