The Best Restaurants and Bars in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill
When it comes to Asian cuisine, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by what’s available in Chapel Hill over several months of visits. From Thai to Asian-fusion, Chapel Thrill and Carrboro offer up some types of food that are hard to find in other points of the Triangle. What used to be a haven for chicken biscuits, …
While I pretty much eat everything in sight, I have to admit I was a bit of a late-comer for sushi. Understanding the combination of raw fish, sushi rice, and nori is an interest I’ve only had for 15 years or so. But every now and then, especially when the weather is hot, it’s hard …
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 …
As the food and restaurant scene evolves in the Triangle, restaurant groups have been popping up given the success of local owner-chefs! From Ashley Christensen to Matt Kelly, these higher end restaurant groups are locally owned, managed and run, spanning a breadth of cuisine types. One chef-owner that has recently expanded is Chef Mike Lee …
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 …
If you’re a food-lover, it’s always great to get tips and recommendations from your network. On a recent trip to Charlotte, we’re heading back and looking for a bite to eat. My friend Art (@ruwandering), tells me about a ramen shop he heard about downtown through his friends. So yes, off we go to find …
Over in City Market, you’ll find an interesting group of restaurants. Longtime favorites like Woody’s, Big Ed’s, and Vic’s Italian serving up the basics. But I’ll be honest with you, those options don’t really do much for me. So I’m glad to see some more upscale restaurants coming to the cobble-stoned streets of City Market. …
When it comes to business conferences, you’re usually treated to an endless line of steam trays filled with over-cooked chicken, fish along with hard rolls and a cold pat of butter. But it is definitely a nice treat to get off the ranch and try something a bit more special. At IBM InterConnect 2016 at …
As a long-time fan of Sono and Chef Mike Lee in downtown Raleigh, I’ve had the chance to enjoy his food across many visits to his restaurant, Competition Cooking and even a pop-up dinner. But over the years like many long-time favorites, you sort of forget about them. Especially when I’m usually chasing down new …
