The Best Restaurants and Bars in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill
If I’m in the mood for sweets, I usually end up with some cookies or ice cream. But every now and then, the need for great pastries hits my little prehistoric brain. And one category of sweets that unfortunately seems to be lacking in the Triangle is Italian pastries! Back up north, it’s not too …
I’m more of a savory guy versus sweets but every now and then, I get a hankering for something on that end of the menu. And one spot that has caught my attention over the past year or so is Brecotea Baking Studio out in Cary. When I first heard about it, I really wasn’t …
While I’m more of a savory guy versus a sweets guy, color me curious when I first heard about Layered Croissanterie coming to West Street in Raleigh. I hadn’t heard much through the foodie grapevine and its quirky location just north of Peace Street had me wondering. Layered Croissanterie officially opened up on June 30 …
When it comes to bakeries, I try to avoid them to limit my sweets intake but every now and then, it’s a wonderful and special treat. Whether you’re talking about Guglhupf, La Farm Bakery or lucettegrace, I’m always tempted to order the entire counter! And a new bakery that’s been around forever has arrived on …
When it comes to delicious baking and bread, La Farm Bakery out in Cary is an easy choice. Known for their rustic, artisan French loaves, I’ve always been a huge fan of their bread and pastries over the years. But thankfully for my waist-line, they remain safely out of arm’s reach in central Cary. But …
Boulted Bread, Raleigh- This new artisanal bakery is delivering lovingly, hand-crafted carbs in bread and pastry form. Don't miss out on their loaves...
As much as I can be a bit of a piggy when it comes to savory eats, thankfully I don’t have a super-strong sweet tooth! But every now and then, the temptation for sweets strike and it’s time to grab a cupcake or splurge at fave lucettegrace. And while cupcakes and pastries are great, what …
Night Kitchen Bakehouse Cafe, Raleigh- This casual and open bakery puts out some solid pastries and breads at Seaboard Station!
Out in the Oakwood-Mordecai neighborhood, life continues to spring up in the form of new businesses. The latest addition to the hood is Yellow Dog Bread company and I was able to stop in during its grand opening but wanted to wait for things to settle in before doing a follow-up visit. With my gym …
