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Comfort Cravings

Burgers are the ultimate summer comfort food, whether served sizzling off your backyard Weber, consumed poolside, or delivered to your door for an easy weeknight meal. Chef Michael Bowling of Hot Box Next Level Kitchen has brought his pub-style burgers to South End, with a new ghost kitchen called HBX Burger. (Turn to page 56 for more restaurant openings around town.) The Johnson & Wales alum started with a food truck in 2013 and later expanded to a permanent location at Concord’s Southern Strain Brewing. One-third pound patties are served on brioche buns with a variety of toppings. Also on the menu: wings, wraps and salads. Order through DoorDash, Grubhub or Uber Eats, or at South End Eats at 500 Summit Ave. hotboxnc.com. SP