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

Posted Aug 30, 2018
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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