Food

Our city isn’t yet a part of the Triple D Nation — but we decided to cast our own episode anyway.
In case you are tasked with planning the perfect birthday — or any — dinner celebration, here are three dinners to treat someone special to in the City of Oaks.
What’s better than a present you can eat? We can’t think of much. So we’re highlighting a few foodie gift finds in the area including pre-made baskets, gourmet eggnog, and more.
Learn how to make two classic cocktails from home using Durham Distillery’s Conniption American Dry and Barrel Aged Gin.
City Editors Cat + Allie visited Durham Distillery’s Corpse Reviver Cocktail Bar & Lounge to try a few festive cocktails featuring a mix of the distillery’s tried-and-true liquors + specialty features.
Pizza restaurant Poole’side Pies from AC Restaurant group is closing its doors in December. We asked our readers what should take its place.
Renowned Raleigh restaurateur will close Poole’side Pies after service on Saturday, Dec. 23 and open another AC Restaurant in its place.
We asked our readers to scope out where Whataburger should call home in Raleigh — select your dream location below.
In November 2023, Whataburger President and CEO Ed Nelson said the company is eyeing Raleigh and Charlotte for a potential 2025 expansion of the Texas-based burger chain.
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Don’t leave your out-of-town guests with nothing to do while they visit the City of Oaks. Our readers gave us restaurant and activity suggestions for every type of occasion — here are some of our favs.
Five local businesses are showing out for the holidays by transforming their space into festive pop-ups featuring creative cocktails, kitschy Christmas decor, and much more.
Little Native Coffee will open in early 2024 next to Boot and Trunk on South Person Street and will give Raleighites near Moore Square a chance to slow down and enjoy.
Take the stress out of prepping and planning on Thanksgiving Day with these 13 restaurants + eateries offering takeout and dine-in seasonal feasts.
City Editor Cat recently popped over to Lake Boone Shopping Center to check out what’s new and coming soon, and to try a few established eateries.
Yatai Market, a global-inspired fish market, restaurant, and speakeasy, is now open in Transfer Co. Food Hall celebrating the different types of sea fare.
Beer drinkers can rate brews all over the world on the popular app Untappd — here are some of Raleigh’s most popular beers. Don’t forget to save this one for lager.
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date night in the 919.
Don’t be a chicken — nominate and vote for a local eatery whose chicken wings you think reign supreme in the City of Oaks.
We compiled 10 local cookbooks for you to dig into, find your next recipe fixation, and learn more about NC’s impressive foodie scene.
Add some color to your table with Sassool’s butternut squash salad recipe which features a taste of fall in every crunchy bite.
NC-based restaurant Mac’s Speed Shop is racing into Raleigh, the chain’s 10th location and first in the Triangle. Raleighites can enjoy delicious bites in the near future.
When one door closes, another one opens. Figulina: Pasta and Provisions will open in Humble Pie’s downtown Raleigh restaurant space.
Burnt ends can be difficult to find, so we did the digging for you and complied six Southern spots offering these crispy bites around the City of Oaks.
Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week is Oct. 2-8 at various City of Oaks restaurants. Visit a familiar fav with new menu items or try a new spot with a prix fixe meal.
This classic Italian cocktail made with gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth is enjoyed internationally and as part of Negroni Week in Raleigh. Sip on inventive takes on this bev.
The Parlor at Heights House is offering an afternoon tea fall series featuring finger sandwiches, elegant vibes, and plenty of loose leaf tea to go around.
Explore the City of Oaks on one of these many tours of Raleigh. Learn more about Raleigh’s brewery and food scene, its storied history, its many public art pieces, and more.
Oktoberfest is almost here and luckily you don’t have to travel far to join in on the celebrations — we complied seven festivals in the Triangle to break out your lederhosen for.
Need to change up your usual brunch routine? Check out chef Jay Ross’s Eggcellent pop-up brunches for a unique takes on breakfasts favs.
321 Coffee was created at NC State by co-founders Lindsay Wrege and Michael Evans, and is now opening a Centennial Campus location.
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