The Best Restaurants and Bars in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill
If you’re a fan of great sandwiches like I am, there’s nothing like pressing some savory meat and cheese in between two slices of bread. Grinders, hoagies, heroes, sandwiches or subs, no matter what you call them, it’s a wonderful way to eat out of hand. Recently, I caught wind of a new sandwich shop …
I’m more of a savory guy versus sweets but every now and then, I get a hankering for something on that end of the menu. And one spot that has caught my attention over the past year or so is Brecotea Baking Studio out in Cary. When I first heard about it, I really wasn’t …
When it comes to cocktails in Durham, you’ve got several good choices but not a lot bars that are dedicated to the craft. Alley Twenty-Six and Bar Virgile are both good choices but split the line between restaurant and bar, pretty cleanly. Well, the addition of Kingfisher Bar near the Durham Hotel flips that script …
If you’re a fan of high-quality ice cream, you need to know about Two Roosters! Growing up in the Boston area, I got an early taste of super-premium ice cream from classic ice cream parlors like Steve’s and Emack & Bolio’s. So I’m always looking for a good cone or cup of great ice cream. …
When it comes to restaurant hype, I try to be immune to it since often enough or not, it’s just a case of hyperbole and PR. But every now and then, a restaurant meets that foodie hype which is a really pleasant surprise. If you’re a fan of Tex-Mex cuisine, I’m happy to say that …
When it comes to seafood, things are looking up in Raleigh! With the recent addition of Cape Fear Seafood Company at Cameron Village, we now have several great places like Cortez Seafood and St. Roch to get your seafood on. One other option you may have overlooked is Locals Oyster Bar, part of Locals Seafood …
As a long-time transplant to the Triangle area, I’ve had a chance to witness its amazing transformation and evolution over the years. And sometimes when I walk into a new place, like Ark Royal Tiki Bar , it brings back memories. As the only tiki bar in Glenwood South, the bright colors and island decor …
If you’ve spent any time in North Carolina, you quickly learn about the area’s passion for barbeque! And whether you’re a fan of Eastern NC barbeque or Western NC barbeque, you’ll have legendary que shacks that you just have to try and check out. Skylight Inn is one of those barbeque classics and third generation …
When it comes to barbecue, I’m a huge fan no matter how it’s spelled (C, Q or the shortened BBQ)! And in the NC Triangle area, I’d have to say my favorites so far are Redneck BBQ Lab along with Sam Jones BBQ in Raleigh. But I had heard about a new player in the …
