When Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe closed at 173 East Franklin Street in 2020, many Chapel Hillians, tourists and former UNC students were despondent. After years of no business in the storefront, though, patrons can now walk in to a transformed space run. Próximo, a Spanish tapas and wine bar, held its opening for customers on Sept. 20. (Chapelboro.com)
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