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The Best Restaurants and Bars in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill and the 919

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News: Restaurant and Dining Options as We Combat Coronavirus and Covid-19

As we work through this current pandemic and the shutdown of dine-in options in North Carolina, we are in a rapid state of change. Restaurants are doing their best to stay open and available with take-out and delivery options. I’ve curated a list below with the most recent news and options. Please check their social feeds and/or call to confirm any specific menus, hours, discounts and delivery options. Details are changing on an hourly basis and this information is provided as accurately as possible!

Note: The City of Raleigh has also designated temporary curbside pick-up zones to help you in areas with metered parking, details here. If you’d like to add or update the provided information, please submit updated information here or email me: [email protected]

Food by Takeout-Delivery Only

CHAPEL HILL AND CARRBORO

Capp’s Pizzeria & Trattoria – (919) 240-4104
Coronato Pizza, Carrboro – (919) 240-4804
Fusion Fish, Chapel Hill – (919) 903-8416
Heavenly Buffaloes, Chapel Hill –  (919) 914-6717
Pizzeria Mercato, Carrboro – (919) 967-2277
Thai Station, Carrboro – (984) 234-3230
Town Hall Burger and Beer, Briar Chapel – (984) 234-3504

DURHAM

Eastcut Sandwich Bar, Durham –  (984) 439-1852
Hutchins Garage, Durham – (984) 219-6578
KoKyu Southpoint, Durham – (919) 251-9017
Moe’s Original BBQ, Durham –  (919) 237-1004
Mothers & Sons, Durham – (919) 294-8247
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Namu, Durham – (919) 251-9794
Pizzeria Toro, Durham –  (919) 908-6936
Pompieri Pizza, Durham – (919) 973-1589
Sushioki, Durham – (919) 405-7121
Town Hall Burger and Beer – (919) 973-0506
Vin Rouge, Durham – (919) 416-0466 – Thurs to Sun
The Wine Feed, Durham –  (919) 748-4115

CARY AND MORRISVILLE

Flavors Kitchen, Morrisville – (919) 388-9432
Kababish Cafe, Cary – (919) 377-8794
Pizzeria Faulisi, Cary – (919) 377-8245
Postmaster (Govt Cheeseburger), Cary – (919) 378-9493
The Shiny Diner, Cary – (919) 469-3663
V Pizza, Cary – (919) 650-1821

 RALEIGH

Barcelona Wine Bar, Raleigh – (919) 808-5400
Beasley’s Chicken and Honey, Raleigh – (919) 322-0127
The Big Easy, Raleigh –  (919) 832-6082
Capital Club 16, Raleigh – (919) 747-9345
Carroll’s Kitchen, Raleigh – (919) 670-3622
Chuy’s Raleigh – (919) 571-2489
City Market Sushi, Raleigh – (919) 322-1987
CO, Raleigh –  (919) 258-2070
Cortez Seafood – (919) 342-8227
Cowfish Sushi and Burger – (919) 784-0400
Crawford and Son, Raleigh – (919) 307-4647
Garland, Raleigh – (919) 833-6886
Gravy, Raleigh – (919) 896-8513
Hayes Barton Cafe, Raleigh – (919) 856-8551
The Hibernian, Raleigh – (919) 833-2258
J. Betskis, Raleigh – (919) 833-7999
Jose and Sons, Raleigh – (919) 755-0556
Layered Croissanterie, Raleigh – (984) 200-1200
The Mecca, Raleigh –  (919) 832-5714
Mia Francesca, Raleigh – (919) 278-1525
Morgan Street Food Hall, Raleigh – (919) 834-2720
Oak City Meatball Shoppe, Raleigh – (919) 714-9014
Oakwood Pizza Box, Raleigh – (919) 594-1605
ORO, Raleigh – (919) 239-4010 
Papa Shogun, Raleigh –  (919) 977-1247
The Pit, Raleigh – (919) 890-4500
Plates Neighborhood Kitchen, Raleigh – (919) 828-0018
Poole’s Diner, Raleigh – (919) 832-4477
Pooleside Pies, Raleigh –  (919) 803-8660
Royale, Raleigh – (919) 977-3043 on Fridays and Saturdays
Sitti, Raleigh –  (919) 239-4070
 
Sullivan’s Steakhouse, Raleigh – (919) 833-2888
St. Roch Fine Oysters, Raleigh – (919) 322-0359
The Stanbury, Raleigh – (919) 977-4321
Thaiphoon, Raleigh – (919) 720-4034
Tonbo Ramen, Raleigh – (919) 977-3625
Tupelo Honey Cafe, Raleigh – (919) 723-9353
Whiskey Kitchen, Raleigh – (919) 803-3181
The Wine Feed, Raleigh –  (919) 374-0036

Restaurant and Bar Closures (Temporary)

Boxcar Bar and Arcade, Durham – (984) 377-2791
Mateo, Durham – (919) 530-8700
Nana Steak, Durham – (919) 282-1183
Viceroy, Durham – (919) 797-0413
Boxcar Bar and Arcade, Raleigh – (919) 803-2796
Clouds Brewing, Raleigh – (919) 307-8335
Clyde Cooper’s Barbeque, Raleigh – (919) 832-7614
NC Seafood Restaurant at the Farmer’s Market – (919) 833-4661
Plus Dueling Piano Bar, Raleigh – (252) 289-7399
Sushi Mon, Raleigh – (919) 322-0002

Restaurant and Bars Closing (Permanently)

Elmo’s. Carrboro

Tyler’s Taproom, Carrboro

Lula’s, Chapel Hill

Ms. Mong, Chapel Hill

Tobacco Road Sports Cafe, Chapel Hill

East Durham Bake Shop, Durham

Gonza Tacos y Tequila, Durham

KoKyu Na’mean, Durham

Porchetta Food Truck, Durham

True Flavors Lakewood, Durham

Anvil’s Cheesesteaks, Raleigh

Cameron Bar and Grill, Raleigh

Chuck’s Burgers, Raleigh

High Horse, Raleigh

K&W Cafeteria at Cameron Village, Raleigh

Linus & Peppers, Raleigh

Oakwood Cafe, Raleigh

Trophy Tap & Table, Raleigh

Virgil’s Original Taqueria, Raleigh

 

 

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News: BoxYard RTP Opening in 2020

Courtesy of Boxyard RTP website
Courtesy of Boxyard RTP website

If you work out in RTP, you realize pretty quickly that there’s not much in the way of restaurants or entertainment that way. Given its focus as an office park and industrial center, the handful of businesses in the area usually cater to the lunch crowd and keep things pretty basic. So I was excited to hear about the upcoming Boxyard RTP venture! Located in the Frontier RTP innovation campus, Boxyard will be bringing dining, entertainment and a lot more to a convenient location near I-40 and Route 147. I visited a similar development in New Mexico called Greenyard which utilizes standard shipping containers that are usually 8′ wide by 8′ high and 20′ to 40′ long. It’s a cool concept and good option to re-use these commonly, discarded containers. Announcements are slowly trickling out about Boxyard’s clients and it’s looking pretty good so far! I’ll be updating this post with pictures and information as it is received.

 

Boxyard RTP – Vendors

Carrburritos

Fullsteam Brewery

Lawrence Barbecue

RTP Uncorked

Poured and Pressed

Location on Google maps

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News: Old North State Food Hall in Eastern NC

Over the past two years, the NC Triangle has added a bunch of food halls, ranging from Morgan Street Food Hall, Transfer Co. Food Hall along with Blue Dogwood Public Market. And while people are still eagerly awaiting the Durham Food Hall, another entrant hit my radar screen: Old North State Food Hall! While it’s not officially in the Triangle, it will sit right outside of our area off of I-95, Exit 97 in Selma. Developed in 12,000 square feet at the old JR Cigar location, food vendor announcements are slowly coming out. The food hall will be anchored by the North Carolina Beer Hall which is founded by Double Barley out in Smithfield, a great choice!

They are targeting an opening during late spring or early summer, 2020 but we shall see! And I’ll be updating this post as news leaks out, the Old North State Food Hall might make for a fun stop as you head to the NC coastline!

Food and Drink Vendors at Old North State Food Hall

Boulevard East (Coffee, Snacks)

Barley and Burger (American)

Luna Pizza Cafe (Italian)

North Carolina Craft House (Beer)

 

Exit 97 off of I-95 in Selma, NC 27576

Location on Google maps

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News: Pullen Park Holiday Express Giveaway!

**GIVEAWAY!!**

I’m giving away (4) tickets to the Pullen Park Holiday Express event in Raleigh on Saturday, 12/7! This very popular Christmas event is SOLD OUT, starts at 4 pm and includes a 6:15 pm train ride. Play in a huge snow globe and meet Santa at this fun, family event. Total ticket package value: $49 but to many, priceless. Please read details below on the drawing.

Rules: Like my Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/nctriangledining/) or follow my Instagram account (@nctriangledining) and tag a friend in the comments by Tuesday (12/3 11:59pm) multiple entries-friends are allowed. I’ll pick a winner by Wednesday 12/4 and contact you for an address-email for the four tickets ($49 value).

Photos courtesy of raleighnc.gov

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News: NC Chinese Lantern Festival Opens at Booth Amphitheatre, 11/22 to 1/12

2019 NC Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary - nctriangledining.com
2019 NC Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary – nctriangledining.com

Hey hey, it’s that time of the year again, NC Triangle! The NC Chinese Lantern Festival is back in town, opening on November 22 and running until January 12. There are 20 new displays lit up by 15,000 LED lights on display by the lake at Koka Booth Amphitheater. Live acrobatic performances run every hour at the main stage and of course there will be hot cocoa, food trucks and more for visitors, details below. Tickets are available from $12 (children) to $20 (adult) for specific days or any day tickets. You can but tickets online or save yourself the $6.00+ fee by getting in line at the Koka Booth box office which opens before the 6pm event start time.

2019 NC Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary - nctriangledining.com
2019 NC Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary – nctriangledining.com

2019 NC Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary - nctriangledining.com

It’s a fun evening for the whole family when the weather is right! Every night they will have food trucks available with details available at the Koka Booth Facebook page. During my visit, the food trucks onsite were Baozi, Crispy Gyoza, Qspresso and Buzzy Bakes Cupcakery. They will also have some venue concessions open with spring rolls, sweet n sour chicken, wontons and more.  So don’t miss out on the NC Chinese Lantern Festival! It will be around for most nights (except Mondays) until January 12 from 6 to 10pm!

 

2019 NC Chinese Lantern Festival at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

8003 Regency Parkway

Cary, NC 27518

919.462.2025

Location on Google maps

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