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Big Changes Coming To Restaurant Hickory Tavern Here’s What To Expect

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A variety of flavors of jumbo chicken Wings and ranch

One of North and South Carolina’s most popular bars and restaurants is in the news. According to the National Restaurant News website Hickory Tavern has some big changes coming soon.

Hickory Tavern’s all 21 locations now have a newer streamlined menu and a new bar program. Former Firebirds Wood Fired Grill CEO Mark Eason is now running Hickory Tavern. After 9 months on the job he’s ready for even more growth.

Eason, who served as the CEO of Firebirds for 12 years, assumed the CEO title at Charlotte, N.C.-based Hickory Tavern last December. He immediately started changing operations at the casual dining brand, which first opened in 1997.

It sounds like part of the plan is to roll back on the menu items that take a long time to cook. Cooking protocols for everything from chicken wings to hamburgers were shortened, according to Eason. The idea is to keep Hickory Tavern a sports bar but with better and quicker food for the patrons.

Staffing the individual restaurants is an issue as well. Like so many dining places, covid 19 hurt the industry’s force. So Hickory Tavern is “streamlining operations and removing steps has helped make the workforce easier to train,” according to Eason. Next year all the restaurants will get a dining room makeover as well.

 

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Here Are the Best Date Night Restaurants in North and South Carolina

Just because Valentine’s Day is over, doesn’t mean date nights come to an end. I live for a good date night for sure. From movie nights, dinner dates, activities, game nights, and more. It does not really matter what exactly we do for date night, but I enjoy the time overall. Being able to spend date nights with my partner is all about quality time for me.

Some people prefer a meal to be included in their fate night. Whether it’s just going to a nice restaurant or dinner and a movie, a meal always cheers everyone up. I mean who doesn’t love good food, right? Love Food knows how important finding the perfect restaurant can be, so they’re naming the best date night restaurants in every state in the country. Can you guess which date restaurants came out on top for both North and South Carolina? Find out below and tell us what you think!

  • South Carolina

    The best date night restaurant in South Carolina is Little Jack’s Tavern in Charleston, South Carolina. Not only is this the perfect restaurant, but we all know Charleston is a great destination for a date weekend. Little Jack’s Tavern is serving up some of your favorite dishes including crab cakes, shrimp burgers, fish & chips, and more!

  • North Carolina

    The best date night restaurant in North Carolina is Beasley’s Chicken + Honey in Raleigh, North Carolina. I have been in here during a trip to Raleigh and it certainly did not disappoint. Beasley’s is serving up some of your favorite dishes to enjoy with your partner such as chicken pot pie, crispy Carolina catfish, cheesy grit fries, and more!

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