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November 18, 2019 by Ron Wen Leave a Comment

News: Cha House (Boba Tea) Opens in Raleigh on 11/17!

Front of Cha House in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Front of Cha House in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

When it comes to boba (bubble) tea, I’m a big fan and Cha House does some of the best boba tea in the area! And now with their new location, I don’t have to travel far to get my fix. Offering milk teas, fruit teas along with some savory Taiwanese snacks (popcorn chicken, pork chop, etc), I’m sure Cha House will be a hit with the NC State student body. Add in their relaxed loungeable space and I think you’ll find it a worthwhile stop if you’re in the NC State area. I’ll be updating this post with more information after visiting again.

Interior of Cha House in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Order counter at Cha House in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com
Menu at Cha House in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Menu at Cha House in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com
Interior of Cha House in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Interior of Cha House in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com
Interior of Cha House in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Interior of Cha House in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com
Boba milk tea at Cha House in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Boba milk tea at Cha House in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com
Interior of Cha House in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Popcorn chicken at Cha House in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

 

Cha House Raleigh – Stanhope Apartments

3001 Hillsborough Street, #108

Raleigh, NC 27607

919.594.1980

Location on Google maps

Filed Under: News-Upcoming, NoRSS

November 14, 2019 by Ron Wen Leave a Comment

The Famous Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich in Raleigh and Durham

Popeye's chicken sandwich in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Popeye’s chicken sandwich in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

Now you may be wondering about the buzz around the new Popeye’s chicken sandwich! Launched in mid-August, this chicken sandwich quickly went viral through word of mouth creating lines and mania everywhere. Claims that the new chicken sandwich was better than arch-rival Chick Fil A’s was put to the test. Popeye’s then ran out of chicken in September, sadly ending all the chicken craziness. But not to fret, dear foodie, because the Popeye’s chicken sandwich re-launched on November 3 and guess what?! There were still lines! But persistence is important in life and all I can say is that this chicken sammich, well it’s worth a bit of a wait!

Popeye's chicken sandwich in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Line at Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

I headed over to the Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen on Capital Boulevard at about 2pm on a Thursday afternoon. Pulling into the parking lot, I could still see a line of about 6 cars in the drive-thru. Inside, there was a shorter line of about 4 people so, not too bad. And you can bet that most people were in line for that chicken sandwich. It takes about 10 minutes to hit the front of the line and I order up one spicy chicken sandwich ($3.99) and one classic combo’d up with a drink and Cajun fries. It’s $11.69 for the whole deal which is super reasonable and my order comes out in about 5 to 10 minutes given the busy restaurant.

Popeye's chicken sandwich in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Popeye’s chicken sandwich in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

The chicken sandwiches come nicely wrapped in foil-paper sleeves which keeps some of the heat in. Visually, it’s a delicious looking sandwich! Shiny-top, brioche bun with a large and bumpy, fried chicken patty tucked in between. Inside you’ll find two pickles, a slather of mayo (spicy or plain) and that’s about it. Taking a bite you’ll get a hit of tender chicken, crunchy batter and sweet from the pickle. Popeye’s grills the bun a bit for some buttery texture and the brioche adds a hint of sweet to the sandwich, excellent! While the chicken patty is all white meat, it’s tender and exhibits some juiciness. All in all it’s a very, nicely balanced chicken sandwich with some heft and surprisingly, not much grease which is appreciated. I’d recommend the spicy version to maximize flavor. And oh yeah, those Cajun fries are great too! Just a hint of spicy coating, I’ll need to get them fresh next time.

While I wouldn’t wait in a 30 minute line or risk being stabbed in line for the Popeye’s chicken sandwich, it’s certainly about as good as it gets for fast food chicken. It’s an extremely satisfying bite and well put together given its humble origins. Just be aware that we only have 7 or so Popeye’s in the area vs. the MANY Bojangles locations. So if you’re willing to make the trek out to your local Popeye’s Louisiana Chicken, I’m pretty sure you’ll be pretty pleased with their chicken sandwich, Classic or Spicy!

 

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen locations in the NC Triangle

3904 Western Blvd, Whitmore Drive, Raleigh

3699 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh

3318 Capital Blvd, Raleigh

1701 Pinewinds Drive, Raleigh

7120 Knightdale Blvd, Knightdale

Terminal 2, RDU Airport

2723 Guess Road, Durham

Filed Under: Food, News-Upcoming, NoRSS

October 14, 2019 by Ron Wen

News: Durham Food Hall at Liberty Warehouse

While there is no solid news of when the food hall will open given delays, the list of vendors has been published!

 

Here’s a list of Durham Food Hall Vendors:

Locals Seafood Market & Oyster Bar
Seasonal North Carolina seafood, fresh daily from the coast. Everything from oyster plates and simple ceviche to market fish you can take home and prepare yourself.

Lula & Sadie’s
A seasonal, Southern eatery highlighting the cultural roots and bounty of produce our region produces, from scalloped potatoes and hot cakes, to tomato salad, chicken potpie and eggnog-pecan French toast.

Liturgy Beverage
Creative tea and coffee beverages inspired by both the growers and producers who provide the ingredients, and the people who enjoy drinking them.

Old North Meats and Provisions
House-smoked meats, sausages and charcuterie for deli sandwiches or sliced. They will also have a selection of local cheeses – to enjoy at the Hall or to make your own charcuterie and cheese board at home.

Napoli Pizza and Gelato
Neapolitan style wood fired pizza with naturally risen dough, and sweet gelatos and sorbets made from scratch.

Afters
Cookie cakes and dessert flights, giving you delicious small tastes of multiple desserts – you can try them all!

Ex-Voto Cocina Nixtamal
Heirloom corn and nixtamalization to produce items like tacos, tamales, and tostadas that celebrate both Mexican and regional agriculture.

Everything Bagels
Gourmet bagels made in house to create avant-garde bagel sandwiches and bagel-burgers.

Lima 21
Authentic Peruvian cuisine created with love.

 

 

Durham Food Hall

530 Foster Street

Durham, NC 27701

Location on Google maps

Filed Under: News-Upcoming, NoRSS

September 1, 2019 by Ron Wen

News: Get Your Golf On at the New Drive Shack in Raleigh

Front of the new Drive Shack in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Front of the new Drive Shack in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

If you’re a fan of golf or just hitting a little white ball around with a driver, you need to check out the new Drive Shack out in W. Raleigh! This brand new, three level driving range offers up a host of fun and food for the avid golfer or golfer wannabe. With 96 driving bays, two bars, restaurant, game area and patio, you’ll find lots of options to keep a group entertained. Play one of 5 classic, virtual golf courses or maybe a virtual golf game. Three TVs in each bay will show you where to hit your ball based upon real targets on the driving range. Order up some food or beer and have it delivered to the comfort of your driving bay couches. Driving bays are rented by the hour for up to 6 people. And prices for food and drink are reasonable! I’ll update this post after I have a chance to visit but until then, enjoy this virtual visit!

 

 

Golf cart on driving range
1st floor view of driving range
Driving bays
Driving bays
Golf driving game
2nd floor foyer at Drive Shack
Restaurant on 2nd floor
2nd floor gaming area
3rd floor outdoor patio and bar

 

Drive Shack

6901 Play Golf Way

Raleigh, NC 27607

984.329.8229

 

Location on Google maps

Filed Under: News-Upcoming, NoRSS, Raleigh

August 22, 2019 by Ron Wen

News: Coronato Pizza is Now Open in Carrboro and Serving Great Italian Pizzas and Cuisine

Front of Coronato Pizza in Carrboro - nctriangledining.com
Front of Coronato Pizza in Carrboro – nctriangledining.com

Foodies rejoice, the new Coronato Pizza is now open in Carrboro! Chef Teddy Diggs previously from Il Palio is serving up some wonderful Roman-style pizza and authentic Italian appetizers. While the ambiance may be casual, the food is a step above in terms of Italian cuisine. I’ll be back for more before I review Coronato Pizza but it’s off to a great start!

Dining room at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro - nctriangledining.com
Dining room at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro – nctriangledining.com

Menu at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro - nctriangledining.com
Menu at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro – nctriangledining.com
Suppli at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro - nctriangledining.com
Suppli at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro – nctriangledining.com
Lamb meatballs in tomato sauce at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro - nctriangledining.com
Lamb meatballs in tomato sauce at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro – nctriangledining.com
Mortadella pizza at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro - nctriangledining.com
Mortadella pizza at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro – nctriangledining.com
Funghi and potato pizzas at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro - nctriangledining.com
Funghi and potato pizzas at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro – nctriangledining.com
Americano pizza at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro - nctriangledining.com
Americano pizza at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro – nctriangledining.com
Tiramisu at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro - nctriangledining.com
Tiramisu at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro – nctriangledining.com
Bombolone at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro - nctriangledining.com
Bombolone at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro – nctriangledining.com
Bar at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro - nctriangledining.com
Bar at Coronato Pizza in Carrboro – nctriangledining.com

 

Coronato Pizza

101 Two Hills Road, #140

Carrboro, N.C. 27510

919.240.4804

Coronato Pizza menu

Location on Google maps

Filed Under: Carrboro, News-Upcoming, NoRSS Tagged With: pizza

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