Beasley’s Chicken and Honey in Raleigh for Southern Eats and Goodness
Beasley's Chicken and Honey, Raleigh- An affordable and delicious take on Southern favorites: fried chicken, waffles, meat loaf and more
Humble Pie in Raleigh, Still a Classic Urban, Foodie Oasis
Humble Pie, Raleigh- A classic still dishing out delicious takes on small plates and Southern fare. Perfect patio for brunch, dinner and more
Retake: Toast Paninoteca, Still a Hidden Gem for Sandwiches in Durham!
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), …
Retake: Smokey’s Barbeque Shack in Morrisville
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 …
Retake: Bella Monica, a Cozy Italian Ristorante for Raleigh
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 …
Retake: The Rockford, A Raleigh Classic Refreshed!
Sometimes with all the new restaurants popping up in the area, you sometimes forget about great places you first discover. Old standby’s like the Rockford which has always been one of my Raleigh favorites since coming to the area in 2008. Since it changed ownership a couple of years back, I’ve eaten at the Rockford …
Retake: Poole’s Diner for Classic But Uplifted Southern Fare For Over 10 Years!
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 …
Retake: The Flying Saucer in Raleigh, a Classic Destination for Great Beer!
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 …
Retake: Sono Sushi in Raleigh for a Deluxe Japanese Dining Experience
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 …