Wingate University is a small university tucked away in a tiny town called....Wingate. The town of Wingate has two gas stations, two stop lights, one Food Lion, and about 3,000 college students. Over the years, Wingate students have found all of the best places an hour in each direction.
1. Stegall's BBQ, Marshville
Praise the good Lord above that this place exists. If somehow you attend Wingate and have not had this Godly cornbread drop what you are doing and go now.
2. Great China, Wingate
During their years at Wingate, every student is bound to visit Great China at least 400 times. The crab wantons speak for them self, and so does the angry lady demanding your order!
3. Tokyo Bistro, Wingate
We don't always want to admit it....but it is great.
4. Sketch Mex, Monroe
A common meeting place for RSOs and 21st birthday's. Being so close to that free queso almost makes our sky-high tuition worth it.
5. Red Bowl, Monroe
Bento boxes are like a college student's dream. Four different foods in one meal and enough leftovers for a midnight snack or even breakfast the next day.
6. Cook Out, Monroe
We have no where else to go at 2am, so...
7. Chili's, Monroe
Because that Sunrise Margarita is a must on everyone's 21st birthday.
8. Knife and Fork, Monroe
It is probably the most random name for a breakfast joint, but IHop is too far and this tiny place is just like a good Southern grandma's kitchen!
9. Goodwill, Indian Trail
Because we can't afford Belk, and this place ends up with the best stuff you never knew you needed.
10. JoAnn Fabrics, Monroe
A sorority girl's dream and the supplier of many family stitches on our campus....including mine....
11. QuikTrip, Monroe
Dem QT slushies doe.
12. Amelie's
The hour-drive is worth it every time for this adorable and delicious French bakery. They supply Obama with those amazing salted caramel brownies, ya know? If you attend Wingate and have not gone here yet, give me a call. I will take you, you poor deprived soul.
