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Johnston County food hall opens Friday
The food hall, which is located at 67 JR Road in Selma, will have ten vendors including a mix of local and regional businesses.
Old North State Food Hall set to open Aug. 26 in Johnston County
Old North State Food Hall will officially open its doors on Friday in Johnston County.
The 15,000 square-foot space at 67 JR Road in Selma will house 10 vendors, including a mix of North Carolina and regional businesses.
Opening day tenants include: (Descriptions provided by the food hall)
- FUKU – NYC’s favorite fried chicken joint is finally making its North Carolina debut. What started as a secret sandwich at David Chang’s Momofuku Noodle Bar has grown to serve a variety of fried chicken offerings and sides in an upbeat, fun, and energetic fast casual concept.
- Barley and Burger – Owned by industry veterans Brandon Clarke, Travis Ellis, and Etaf Rum, Barley and Burger has been a North Carolina favorite since 2018, offering gourmet, chef-driven burgers inspired by the dangerously good flavors of classic American cuisine.
- Luna Pizza – Like former college professor Richard Williams’ and industry alum John Jefferson’s flagship Greenville, NC, store, Luna Pizza serves authentic Neapolitan pizza, crafting their dough from scratch, as well as appetizers, salads and desserts.
- Curry in a Hurry – Raised in southern India, Owner and Chef Alaksha Surti is passionate about cooking authentic Indian cuisine inspired by generations of family recipes, including curry dishes, Kati rolls and samosas.
- Aroma de Cuba – Owners Danny and Sheri Gonzalez bring authentic South Florida Cuban cuisine, like Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, plantain chips, and Cuban coffee, popular in the heart of Miami’s Little Havana, to the food hall.
- The Mac House – Co-owners David and Tara Myklebust take a beloved comfort food staple outside the box, combining homemade recipes with their passion for all things cheesy.
- My Cielo Taqueria – Founded in Rochester, New Hampshire and voted #2 in best tacos in the state, owners Carmen and Luis Garcia open the second location of their authentic Mexican restaurant at ONSFH.
- Cock A Doodle Moo – Locally owned by Allison Hensgen and Justus Wollbrinck, Cock A Doodle Moo focuses on traditional BBQ and gourmet sandwiches featuring fresh, all natural and local ingredients.
- Bean and Bubble – Sophia Woo, of MOFU Shoppe and Phonomenal Dumplings, and known nationally as season six winner of Food Network’s The Great Food Truck Race, along with her spouse, Nathan Lambdin, offer locally roasted coffee and Asian treats, including Poke bowls and bubble tea.
- Butter Cream – Perfect for a snack or after a delicious meal, Butter Cream offers ice cream with an assortment of toppings and fresh baked cookies.
The space will also include a full-service bar, Longleaf Tavern, which features North Carolina beer, cider, wine, and spirits along with national brands.
Old North State Food Hall will be open Sunday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
