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Restaurant Roundup

🍽️ Get it while it’s hot

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Looking for the next new restaurant hitting Oak City’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in Raleigh — plus, one spot coming soon.

Crofton’s Pretzels, 1400 S. Saunders St. | Pretzels
Expect Philadelphia-style pretzels stuffed with cheese, brownies, and more at this beach fave next to Riparian Provision Company and the NC State Farmers Market.

St. Pierre, Raleigh Iron Works | Wine bar
Anthony Guerra, owner of Oakwood Pizza Box, is the brains behind this new wine shop + bar. Expect a wide variety of vino and paired snacks crafted by Vivian Howard.

Purple Spoon, 3801 Hillsborough St., Ste. 141 | Acai bowls
From Brazil to Oak City, you can now fill your cup with 100% organic acai at Hillsborough Street’s newest spot.

Botiwalla, Raleigh Iron Works | Projected opening: Spring 2026
Botiwalla by Chai Pani, a famed Indian street grill restaurant based in Asheville, is coming to Raleigh. If you just can’t wait, you can visit the other locations in Charlotte and Asheville to try the masala smashed potatoes, Desi salad bowls, and tikka rolls before they land in Raleigh.

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