Restaurants

After its March 2025 closure, a new team with ties to the former ownership group of 42nd Street Oyster Bar will reopen the Raleigh staple as early as February 2026. Read up on readers’ memories from this local gem.
Keith Lee’s viral food reviews bring massive crowds to locally owned businesses that deserve the spotlight — here’s where he visited in central NC.
We sat down with the founder of DICED, Michelle Woodward, to talk small business, fresh ingredients, and what’s next on her plate.
No opening date is set for Raising Cane’s, but the famed chicken tender restaurant will get its first Raleigh outpost on Hillsborough Street.
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.
The eatery is a fiery addition to the mixed-use development, and we can’t wait to take a taste.
The new Warehouse District restaurant boasts an impressive Italian-inspired menu at dinner time, but Figulina’s new Sunday brunch service explores English + French cuisine with style.
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Barking Dog NYC is set to make its North Carolina debut in the Park District of North Hills. Pup parents are welcome to bring their furry friends along, too.
The Hillsborough Street Char-Grill has been serving up cheap eats since 1959 and is the first of the iconic NC chain serving up flame-grilled eats.
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Dig into Raleigh’s must-try pizza shops including NC State hangouts, high-end Detroit-style pizza, and bagel shops moonlighting as pizzerias. Whatever style you prefer, there’s pizza in Raleigh for you.
Move aside pickleball, there’s a new racket sport in town.
Get your hats and mittens — it’s finally snow season in Raleigh. While the 919 isn’t known for its wintery weather, we’re holding out hope for some history-making snowfall soon.
The Super Bowl is right around the corner, and we’ve got five local sports bars to catch the big game at with everything from raffle prizes to a soup showdown.
Plan your next snowy adventure with these 10 resorts to ski, snowboard, and tube within five hours of Oak City.
The Olympics are nearly here, and there are plenty of Olympians with local ties, from NHL players to college students.