Forty Six
Restaurant in cannon village serves gourmet health food inspired by the nearby nc research campus. named for the number of human chromosomes, the restaurant gets much of its fish from north carolina and uses local produce, including, recently, tomatoes and cucumbers from mr. david murdocks garden. executive chef is james kirkland. lunch monday-friday, dinner friday-saturday. 101 west ave., kannapolis beside the gem theatre. 704-250-4646.
Los Arcos
One of the region's favorite mexican restaurants, serves a full range of mexican dishes, including a great taco salad and to-die-for chicken soup. they are known for their fast, friendly service and some of the area's best sweet tea. 1021 s. cannon blvd hwy 29 kannapolis, nc 28081.
Centerview Cafe
Just down the road, is a down home neighborhood restaurant where everything is made from scratch. daily specials can include everything from liver and onions to beef and lamb giros, taco salad, and chicken and dumplings. open for breakfast and all day. hard to find, call 704-933-7799 for directions.