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A family-owned institution for more than 60 years now, the double doors of the now-fabled Angus Barn swung wide on June 28, 1960—a 275-seat steak-and-potatoes based restaurant dreamt up by owner Thad Eure, Jr. that aimed to provide families and travelers to the Raleigh area with impeccable...

Located in the heart of downtown Wake Forest, Shorty's Famous Hot Dogs has been a go-to hangout spot for locals for more than 100 years. Originally opened as a movie theater way back in 1916, founder H.E. Joyner began selling snacks—before building an expansion with pool tables and a...

Hey, did you know that May 20 has been declared World Bee Day? We have three hands-on activities (think honey tastings and beekeeping workshops) that you can take part in to learn more about our buzzy pollinator friends. Check them out here! Downtown Raleigh, N.C., is where historic neighborhoods,

Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts. Menconi's latest book, "Step It Up and Go: The Story of North Carolina Popular Music, from Blind Boy Fuller and Doc Watson to Nina Simone and Superchunk," was published in Oct. 2020 by...

Weekends are meant to be brunched on! Time spent with family and friends over stacks of blueberry pancakes or the perfect eggs Benedict should be cherished—in the Raleigh area, it is. We get asked about brunch spots all the time, so we've put together this list of some of the area's...

Looking for a fun spot to spend a night on the town in Raleigh, N.C.? These bars, all with unique features and their own character, are some of the most popular, most loved-by-locals and sometimes most hidden-from-visitors places to grab a drink. Rooftops Highgarden Catch a fantastic view of the

Passionate local chefs, brewers and creative types have teamed up to guide the Raleigh area through a foodie renaissance, bringing you delicious, unique and approachable culinary experiences. These food and drink events blossom just in time for beautiful spring weather, so save these dates (and come

The James Beard Foundation announced its list of chef and restaurant semifinalists for their annual James Beard Foundation Awards (often referred to as the "Oscars of the food world"), and the Raleigh area is well represented! These three owner-chefs, all with restaurants in downtown...

Are you ready for big news about good food in the Raleigh area? Craften Food Hall—a 4,500-square-foot indoor and outdoor dining concept—is now open near downtown Knightdale, N.C.! Created by local entrepreneurs Max Trujillo and Kip Downer, Craften's food hall space is home to four...

The culinary scene in Raleigh, N.C., offers up a bevy of tasty delights for vegan and vegetarian visitors. From grab-n-go spots dedicated to leafy greens and plant-based dishes to sit-down establishments with tailored menus, the Raleigh area goes all out to satisfy appetites of all kinds.