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.
From Oct. 12 through Oct. 22, folks from all over will flock to the City of Oaks for the the NC State Fair. Keep reading to plan ahead for this fall Raleigh tradition.
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.
From historic buildings that no longer stand to ads promoting Raleigh restaurants, we dug through newspaper archives dating as far back as 1881 to celebrate the 21st night of September.
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.
Three new spots including a bar, restaurant, and cannabis cafe and bakery are open or coming soon to Hillsborough Street.
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.
There are so many businesses new or coming soon to the Village District like Coastal Urge, Shake Shack, and Studio Volare. Keep reading for more updates to the historic district.
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As the weather gets colder, soup is there to keep you warm. Get cozy with a cup or bowl at some of our favorite spots for soup in Raleigh, from pozole to pho and ramen.
This quiche from Durham’s Lutra will warm up your kitchen to welcome fall.