South End Will Soon No Longer Smell Like Honey Buns
If you’ve spent much time in South End in Charlotte, you’ve probably recognized a sweet smell in the air. Every few hours a day in South End, and particularly in…
Standing where Camden Rd and Tremont Ave meet you will find this great view of Uptown.
If you've spent much time in South End in Charlotte, you've probably recognized a sweet smell in the air.
Every few hours a day in South End, and particularly in the afternoon from my personal experience, South End will be filled with the smell of Honey Buns; and it's no coincidence either!
If you didn't know, the Carolina Foods factory, which makes Honey Buns, is located in the Wilmore neighborhood in South End.
Carolina Foods has been in this location since 1934. The company makes honey buns, donuts, pies and a host of other sweet treats under the Duchess brand and other labels.
They announced this week that they will officially be moving.
The new factory is being built right now in Pineville, NC. They will be moving into a 423,000-square-foot facility at 12031 Carolina Logistics Drive, according to perishablenews.com
While I know this is probably a great thing for the company, as the new space will be much more updated, and larger, it does make me sad a bit. I always loved the fact that every once in awhile, while walking through South End, you would smell Honey Buns. It has always been one of the most endearing parts about a neighborhood, that has been completely renovated in the last 7 years.
So soak up all those sweet smells while they last in South End!
The state of North Carolina faired pretty well in the latest Forbes Travel Guide. We continue to command attention for our incredible hotels and restaurants making the state a destination for travelers. Forbes 2022 Global Star Award Winners list ranks the top restaurants, hotels, and spas across the globe. And featured on the list are 15 properties from NC.
According to Forbes this is how properties make the list:
Ratings can be 5-star, 4-star, or recommended in the categories of hotels, restaurants, and spas. With destinations such as the Canary Islands, Greece, Ibiza, and Malta on this list it's fantastic to see places closer to home as well. Luxury doesn't have to be far away. Whether it's in our own city for a staycation or a quick weekend getaway across the state. Every North Carolina destination on this Forbes Travel Guide is in Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, or the Asheville Highlands area. I've been lucky enough to dine and stay and even enjoy the spa at several of these places. And I have to agree they are pretty fantastic! If you're a fan of luxury make sure to add these to your bucket list.
Read the full article from Forbes here. Or view the entire list of 1819 properties here. Keep reading to see the 15 spots from North Carolina (listed alphabetically).
All The North Carolina Winners On Forbes 2022 Travel Guide
The Ballantyne: A Luxury Collection Hotel
Rating: Recommended
Destination: Charlotte
BLT Steak
Rating: Recommended
Destination: Charlotte
Dining Room at Inn on Biltmore Estate
Rating: 4-star
Destination: Asheville/Highlands
Fairview Dining Room
Rating: Recommended
Destination: Raleigh-Durham
The Fearrington House Inn
Rating: 4-star
Destination: Raleigh-Durham
The Fearrington House Restaurant
Rating: 4-star
Destination: Raleigh-Durham
Gallery Restaurant
Rating: Recommended
Destination: Charlotte
Herons
Rating: 5-star
Destination: Raleigh-Durham
The Inn on Biltmore Estate
Rating: 4-star
Destination: Asheville/Highlands
Madison's Restaurant and Wine Garden
Rating: Recommended
Destination: Asheville/Highlands
Old Edwards Inn and Spa
Rating: 4-star
Destination: Asheville/Highlands
The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte
Rating: Recommended
Destination: Charlotte
The Umstead Hotel
Rating: 5-star
Destination: Raleigh-Durham
The Umstead Spa
Rating: 5-star
Destination: Raleigh-Durham
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Rating: Recommended
Destination: Raleigh-Durham
