After more than a year of anticipation, The Hedge will open its doors to diners for the first time at 11 a.m. today.
The Hedge, at 203 Queen St., transforms a historic 1950s Savings and Loan building into an upscale, casual diner experience, with counter service, an open kitchen, and a large outdoor patio designed for gathering.
The restaurant is owned by Royce Chestnut and Erica Damman, with Chef James Bryant leading the kitchen. The project has been more than a year in the making, supported in part by a $30,000 Morganton Main Street small business loan awarded in March 2025.
The restaurant is open Friday and Monday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Read more about The Hedge in Saturday's edition of The Paper.Â
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