06.03.2024

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🍽️ Make it a meatless Monday

Our favorite vegan and vegetarian eats in Raleigh

A vegan chicken sandwich in front of a sign that reads "I licked it so it's mine."

Try this: The Crispy Chik’n Sando with housemade honey mustard. | Courtesy of @elementgastropub

Eating meat-free hasn’t always been easy, but in Raleigh, it’s a piece of (vegan) cake.

Our local food scene is as vibrant as ever, so it’s no surprise there are a variety of local chefs serving up fresh, vegetarian and vegan bites across town. From juicy meatless burgers to scrumptious vegan desserts, here are 30+ restaurants serving up meat-free fare in Oak City.

100% vegetarian/vegan eats

Pure Vegan Cafe, 8369 Creedmoor Rd. | This juicery and eatery is 100% vegan. Try this: The breakfast burger topped with vegan egg, bacon, and gouda.

The Fiction Kitchen, 2409 Crabtree Blvd., Ste. 100 | This 100% vegetarian kitchen has everything from eastern NC-style barbecue to chicken + waffles.

Element Gastropub, 421 Fayetteville St., Ste. 103 | Enjoy vegan fare like the Nojangles chik’n tenders and faux steak au poivre.

A spread of vegan dishes on a table. — Every dish in this photo is vegan approved.
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Photo courtesy of @purevegancafe

Coffee shops

Little Native, 426 S. Person St. | This intimate coffee shop serves bites from bakery Crummy Hunters that are completely vegan and gluten free.

Lucky Tree, 3801 Hillsborough St. | While munching on a vegan baked good, enjoy local live music and organic coffee.

Purr Cup Cafe, 210 Prospect Ave. | The only thing better than visiting with the cats at this cafe is the 100% vegan coffee + bites.

Date night

Ajja, 209 Bickett Blvd. | This James Beard-recognized restaurant has a Mediterranean menu with veggie picks including king trumpet mushrooms, vegetarian spreads, and fresh salads + veg.

Bella Monica, 3121 Edwards Mill Rd. | Enjoy Italian flavors, sans meat and dairy, with a whole vegan menu.

Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar, 105 Friendly Dr., Ste. 101 | Dine on vegetarian curry, appetizers, and more.

What did we miss? If you know a vegetarian-friendly spot that’s not on the list, guide us in the right direction using this survey.

25 more plant-based options

Asked

Have you eaten at a local vegetarian or vegan restaurant within the past month?

A. Yes
B. No, but I have considered it
C. No

Lettuce know

Events

Monday, June 3

Tai Chi in the Park | Monday, June 3 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | The Big Field at Dix Park, 101 Blair Dr., Raleigh | $25-$130 | This tai chi class is intended for beginners to ramp up their progress.
Cosmic Chuckles | Monday, June 3 | 9 p.m. | Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, 328 W. Morgan St., Raleigh | Free | Six Triangle comics will perform in the very back room of this bar.

Tuesday, June 4

Beer and Banjos | Tuesday, June 4 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E. Davie St., Raleigh | Free entry | Head to the back patio for a live outdoor banjo show.
Megan Thee Stallion | Tuesday, June 4 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $70+ | Start off your “Hot Girl Summer” right with hits like “Savage” and “WAP.”

Wednesday, June 5

Joel Lane House Tours | Wednesday, June 5 | 10-11 a.m. | Joel Lane Museum House, 728 W. Hargett St., Raleigh | $4-$8 | Explore this historic site and learn about the beginnings of Raleigh, Wake County, and NC.
Cooking: “No-Recipe Recipes” by Sam Sifton | Wednesday, June 5 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Ct., Knightdale | Free | Join the Cookbook Club as they discuss recipes and try dishes from this month’s book — register in advance

Thursday, June 6

Pop-Up Music in The Hollow | Thursday, June 6 | 5-7 p.m. | Smoky Hallow, 421 N. Harrington St., Raleigh | Free | Stroll through the Hollow while listening to vibrant tunes.
Baby Gorgeous Events presents: Bravo Trivia | Thursday, June 6 | 7-9 p.m. | The Longleaf Hotel, 300 N. Dawson St., Raleigh | Free | Test your knowledge on everything Real Housewives, “Southern Charm,” and Vanderpump.

Happy Monday, Raleigh

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News Notes

Open

The newly renovated Stone Houses at Dorothea Dix Park are now open as a welcome center and office spaces for park employees. These 100-year-old houses were previously used for Dix Hospital patients and have been revitalized as part of the park’s strategic plan.

Closed

Brookside Bodega has closed after two years on Brookside Drive, and the space is now home to Otomi. While we’ll miss the bites from Brookside, we’re excited to try classic tacos, quesadillas, and guisados from this new concept.

Feel Good

You might not be smarter than this seventh grader — Davis Drive Middle School student Ananya Rao Prassanna tied for third place in the Scripps National Spelling Bee last week. This was Ananya’s third trip to the national spelling bee and progressed from 74th place in 2023. Great job, Ananya. (CBS 17)

Arts

Raleigh architect Matt Pearson is the mind behind a new memorial on the beaches of Normandy honoring the US naval combat demolition units on D-Day. Later this week, President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron plan to visit the memorial. (Triangle Business Journal)

Pets

June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, and Wake County Animal Center has reduced its fees to adopt a feline friend. Most cats have a $45 adoption fee and cats above the age of 5 are $15. Meet the kitties.

Sports

Check the results of the Raleigh Regional to see if NC State bested James Madison to advance in the NCAA baseball tournament.

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Your cookout favorites

Grill out with meats, fixin’s, and more from Raleigh, NC

The front of The Roast Grill with a "Hot Wieners" sign.

32% of our readers know exactly what to get here. | Photo by @robert.jones.official

Last week, we asked you what you like the most at a cookout, and here’s how you responded.

43% prefer hamburgers
32% prefer hot dogs
8% prefer potato salad
8% prefer chicken or steak
5% prefer baked beans
3% are just here for the banana pudding

Thanks for sharing — we’ll keep this in mind if we ever throw a RALtoday barbecue.

Our local grilling picks

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Allie

From the editor

Hey Raleigh. I was gone last week for a trip to New York City, and all I can think about since is more public transit in Raleigh, especially to sports events.

This weekend, my boyfriend and I visited the Duke Lemur Center in Durham, which was just incredible. My favorite were the Coquerel’s sifakas — you might recognize them from the kids show “Zoboomafoo,” which was partially filmed at the lemur center.

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