Greg Overbeck & Ron Stutts

This week on “This is Tourism,” it’s all about finding good eats around town. Join in as WCHL’s Ron Stutts speaks with Greg Overbeck, one of the owners of the Chapel Hill Restaurant Group — an organization that owns and operates some of our area’s most delectable institutions.

The Chapel Hill Restaurant Group is responsible for the modern Mexican fare served at MEZ, the classic Franklin Street Italian flavors of 411 West, the fresh seafood found at Squid’s, and last year replaced corner-store staple and Chapel Hill icon Spanky’s with a new concept: Lula’s! Lula’s features “simple food made the hard way,” and makes fried chicken and biscuits the stars of the show.

So, listen to the full conversation below, and get ready to start planning your next lunch break or dinner date!

 

This weekly segment uncovers the local impact the tourism industry has on our community, told through the stories of the people who make tourism flourish in Orange County. Listen during the Ron Stutts Show every Thursday at 8:40 for a new “This is Tourism” live interview!

 

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