Legendary Southern Restaurant Shuts Its Doors After Nearly 50 Years

Legendary Southern Restaurant Shuts Its Doors After Nearly 50 Years

Photo by Scott SuchmanChapel Hill is mourning a legend. After nearly 50 years in business, Mama Dip’s Kitchen, a family-run restaurant beloved for its Southern-style “country kitchen cooking” has closed its doors. The news was posted on the restaurant’s social media accounts on Monday. “From family dinners to first tastes, we are HONORED to have been a part of your stories,” reads a post on Instagram. “Our doors at 408 W Rosemary are now closed.…

Chapel Hill icon Mama Dip's officially closes its doors

It's the end of an era for a beloved restaurant that has been part of Chapel Hill's fabric for 49 years.

Mama Dip’s Kitchen closes Chapel Hill location after nearly 50 years

Mama Dip's Kitchen, a beloved Chapel Hill institution known for its Southern comfort food and iconic "dump cooking" style, has closed its doors after nearly 50 years.

Mama Dip’s closes after nearly 50 years in Chapel Hill

Mama Dip’s, the beloved soul food restaurant founded by Mildred “Mama Dip” Council in 1976, has officially closed its doors. Known for its comforting Southern fare and legendary “dump cooking,” the Chapel Hill institution had transitioned to takeout-only a year ago. The Council family plans to carry the brand forward with a new fast casual concept.

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Enoteca Sileno Iconic Italian company in Melbourne to close after 70 years - Dining and Cooking

A company which has supplied Melbourne food lovers with Italian delicacies for decades will close after 70 years. Enoteca Sileno in Carlton will wind back as owners John and Rosemary Portelli are both approaching 70 and plan to retire. The shop, which grew from a company started by Rosemary’s father, Gino Di Santo, will close [...]