The Best Restaurants and Bars in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill
When it comes to new restaurants in the Triangle, I’m always excited to see something new and different. Because it’s SO hard to really raise the bar when it comes to a tried and true item like a hamburger. But every now and then you hit a new place, serving up an old standby, that …
As a foodie on a budget, I definitely appreciate restaurants in all sorts of price ranges. From the high-end to the low-end, they all can bring something to the food scene in their own way. Take Sushi Nine for example. This large sushi restaurant off of Western Boulevard is one that I’ve driven by many …
When it comes to chicken sandwiches, it’s hard to get beyond the hype! From Popeye’s to Shake Shack and Chic-fil-A, fried chicken sandwiches have been front and center in the foodie hype world. So what to think when a new chicken sandwich contender enters the fray? BB’s Crispy Chicken had been hyped for YEARS as …
While I may not be a fan of country music, I am a fan of the Pink Boot! A self-proclaimed, honky tonk bar, the Pink Boot sits neatly in a small plaza on West Street next to the future Rainbow Luncheonette and next to flowCorps (Pilates studio). If you enjoy laid-back, basic bars and you …
In the world of boba (bubble) tea, you’ve now got a lot of options in the Triangle! From Vietnamese restaurants to Asian cafes to dedicated boba tea shops, most of these options did NOT exist in the area four years ago. But one of your better (best?) boba tea options in the area is Cha …
If you’re anything like me, sometimes only a good burger will do for dinner! There’s nothing like some well-seared, high-quality ground beef on a bun. And we’ve got some great options here in the Triangle: Shake Shack, Only Burger, Bad Daddy’s and Al’s Burger Shack come to mind. But sometimes a more basic burger really …
As we near the end of 2021, there has been a burst of restaurant openings and building activity! One very, interesting and new addition to the bar and lounge scene in Raleigh is over at 419 Glenwood Avenue. Formerly known as Solas, this multi-level venue had lain dormant for a long time given the pandemic. …
When it comes to seafood, there doesn’t seem to be a ton of fancier dining options in the area! While I have no problem eating a pile of Calabash fried seafood out of a styrofoam container, sometimes you want something a bit more classy and upscale. And here’s where the Cape Fear Seafood Company comes …
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 …
