The Best Restaurants and Bars in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill
As somebody who used to live near Glenwood South for over a decade, I’ve known it’s always been a club, bar, and lounge mecca in the area. But as a local, I always enjoyed the quieter bars in the area. From the Flash House to Napper Tandys, these spots used to be a block or …
When I first got to Raleigh back in 2007, there weren’t a ton of good eating and bar options like there are today. Pretty much most of the places I hung out at would be considered Raleigh classics now. One Raleigh classic that recently re-opened is the OG Mitch’s Tavern! Located on Hillsborough Street in …
When it comes to bars and lounges, I’m usually a fan of independent, slightly grungy type places. Maybe not quite divey but a step or two up. But as the Triangle has grown and evolved, we’ve seen a move toward hotel bars over the last few years. In my experience, they tend to be a …
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 …
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. …
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 …
There’s no doubt that a successful restaurant can get stale over time. They get popular, they develop a clientele and then things get taken for granted. They stick with the same menu to keep their regulars happy, they don’t bother re-decorating since that’s what made them successful. Thankfully, the Raleigh Times Bar has not fallen …
When it comes to bars, ambiance and the crowd are oh so important to me! Because usually the beer and drinks are pretty similar from place to place, minus a few exceptional spots. So I was super curious when I heard about the Accordion Club. Located off of Geer Street in Durham, I wasn’t sure …
As we’re leaving from a dinner at Brewery Bhavana last week, we pass a suited fellow at the front of Watts & Ward. Looks like they are doing a friends and family event and I test the security up front as to what it would take for us to get into this cool new speakeasy. The …
