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Beasley’s Chicken and Honey in Raleigh for Southern Eats and Goodness

August 24, 2019 by Ron Wen

Beasley's Chicken and Honey, Raleigh- An affordable and delicious take on Southern favorites: fried chicken, waffles, meat loaf and more

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Humble Pie in Raleigh, Still a Classic Urban, Foodie Oasis

June 25, 2019 by Ron Wen

Humble Pie, Raleigh- A classic still dishing out delicious takes on small plates and Southern fare.  Perfect patio for brunch, dinner and more

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Retake: Toast Paninoteca, Still a Hidden Gem for Sandwiches in Durham!

March 26, 2019 by Ron Wen

As a food blogger, I’m often chasing down the newest, latest and greatest restaurants in the area but I try not to forget the classic restaurants in the area. Take Toast at Five Points in Durham, for example. Opened up by Kelly and Billy Kotler in the early stages of Durham’s restaurant revival (February 2008), …

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Retake: Smokey’s Barbeque Shack in Morrisville

August 12, 2018 by Ron Wen

When it comes to barbeque in the Triangle, you’ve got your share of good options! Oldies but goodies like the Pit, Clyde Cooper’s, Backyard BBQ Pit and Q Shack. But one spot that I had forgotten over time was Smokey’s BBQ Shack over in Morrisville, not far from the airport. I remember driving by it …

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Retake: Bella Monica, a Cozy Italian Ristorante for Raleigh

June 24, 2018 by Ron Wen

Even though I’m a huge fan of all the new restaurants starting up in the Triangle, it’s always fun to re-visit old-school favorites. And when you think of Italian food, Bella Monica is often mentioned by Raleigh locals. This long-time favorite has been part of the neighborhood for years and is known for its flat-breads …

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Retake: Poole’s Diner for Classic But Uplifted Southern Fare For Over 10 Years!

March 10, 2018 by Ron Wen

When you talk about restaurants that have helped define the Raleigh food scene, it pretty much starts with Poole’s Diner. While there are older, more established restaurants, it was Ashley Christensen and Poole’s Diner that put the Oak City on the map and in the national foodie landscape. And after Chef Ashley won a James …

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Retake: The Flying Saucer in Raleigh, a Classic Destination for Great Beer and Bar Eats!

February 20, 2018 by Ron Wen

When it comes to beer in the Triangle, we’ve been in a renaissance for the past 5 years! Breweries, bottle shops and brew pubs have been opening up, left and right, in Raleigh, Durham, and points beyond. I mean, who doesn’t love a tasty, locally brewed beer on a warm summer’s day?! But way back …

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Retake: Sono Sushi in Raleigh for a Deluxe Japanese Dining Experience

November 2, 2017 by Ron Wen

Over the years, as I’ve grown to appreciate sushi and Japanese food, one Raleigh restaurant has been consistently doing a great job for the cuisine: Sono. From its convenient downtown location, Sono has consistently dished out authentic and tasty Japanese eats since I’ve lived in Raleigh (nine years) and I have a tremendous amount of …

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Retake: Dim Sum House in Morrisville, a Decent Option for Chinese Small Plates!

June 8, 2017 by Ron Wen

When it comes to authentic Chinese food in the Triangle, your choices are few and far between. And when it comes to Cantonese eats and dim sum, it gets even harder! If you’re a fan of these Chinese small plates for brunch, you know that it’s a special treat. Steamed and fried goodies served lickety …

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