Food

Dining in Raleigh is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
Don’t chuck your shucks — learn the ins and outs of how (and why) to recycle oyster shells in Raleigh, and help rebuild reefs on the NC coast in the process.
Multi-use development The Exchange Raleigh will welcome Peregrine, founded by Saif Rahman + Patrick Shanahan.
Simon Says Dip This is a Durham-based specialty ice cream store with endlessly customizable cones and cups and will open its Raleigh location in February.
No opening date is set for Raising Cane’s, but the famed chicken tender restaurant will get its first Raleigh outpost on Hillsborough Street.
Drop the Gloves is a new brew by Trophy inspired by Raleigh’s own NHL team that’s sure to please your Caniac crew.
Marian opens today, and we can’t wait for more fun vegan flavors from its hospitality group, including cruelty-free caviar service, marrow, and meatball a la vodka.
The prestigious James Beard Awards have named six semifinalists from the Triangle, including veteran chefs and hot new restaurants.
Find out which Raleigh spots are all-in for Triangle Restaurant Week, what deals they’re offering, and when it’s happening.
Over the past few months, Raleigh Iron Works has welcomed new businesses, filling the mixed-use development with eateries and other retail + lifestyle spots.
Restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias continues to expand with new Greek restaurant Naōs in Cary.
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Owner Steve Malik announced North Carolina FC would attempt to become part of the USL Division One, but the team will discontinue until their bid is potentially accepted. Plus, NCFC needs a 15,000 occupancy venue to join USL Division One.