The Best Restaurants and Bars in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill
When it comes to authentic Chinese food in Raleigh, you don’t have a ton of choices. Americanized Chinese eats are pretty easy to find but not much more than that. So I was surprised to hear about a new Szechuan eatery out in E. Raleigh, Chaun Cafe. Located in an old-school Raleigh neighborhood, Chuan Cafe …
When I first moved to Raleigh back in 2008, the food scene in the Triangle was way different then it is now! There were a handful of restaurant and hospitality groups that dominated the scene including Urban Food Group which owns Chow, Vivace and Coquette. And so recently, I’ve been making some efforts to get …
If you’re a fan of Vietnamese cuisine, there’s a new and tasty option now open in Raleigh! Midtown Pho, brought to you by the family behind Pho Far East on Capital Boulevard, has opened up their next location in a small plaza on Six Forks Road. Pho Far East has been one of the best …
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 Spanish tapas in the Triangle, Durham had the market cornered with the ever-popular Mateo and Taberna Tapas! As a Raleighite, I had tapas on my short list of desired restaurants and thankfully, Barcelona Wine Bar has come to the rescue! Part of the Del Frisco restaurant group (including bartaco), Barcelona Wine …
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 Asian food, I sort of know my stuff. Especially when it comes to Chinese food given I’ve been eating it most of my life. Everything from authentic Cantonese to Hunan, Szechuan, Shandong and more, I’ve had most of what you can find in the US. From banquet food (weddings, parties), street …
Over the course of many years of food blogging and food reviews, it’s great to stumble across culinary surprises. One perfect example is Zanyu Asian Noodles which opened up in Lafayette Village in late 2017. I stopped in there, not expecting much but was wow’ed by the depth of flavor and presentation in their noodle …
