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Last updated July 9, 2020 Restaurants in the Raleigh area—and across the state—are currently operating with some limitations, most notably that dine-in seating capacity is allowed at just 50% of maximum. This will continue until at least July 17 while the state is under Phase 2 of...

Support these delicious restaurants and great shops owned by members of the Black community here in the Raleigh area. And if we missed one of your favorite spots in Wake County, let us know at database@visitRaleigh.com! All are welcome in Raleigh, N.C. Always. And as one, we will continue to work

Barbecue. Barbeque. Bar-b-que. BBQ. No matter how you spell it, we can agree on one thing: with a plate of barbecue in hand, all is right with the world. While restaurants are battling tough times due to COVID-19, many in the Raleigh area have been serving the community through takeout and delivery

Chef-musician-small business owner Cheetie Kumar was named a James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef: Southeast on Mon., May 4, for her work at Garland, an Indian- and Asian-inspired restaurant in downtown Raleigh. She's also an ambassador for Raleigh, N.C., to an international audience in a...

Note, April 22: Due to COVID-19, restaurant dining rooms are currently closed, and many celebrations—birthdays, graduations, anniversaries and more—have been missed. But that doesn't mean they need to be canceled, just postponed. When it's safe to do so, we encourage you to...

Note: Angus Barn is currently open, but with some changes due to COVID-19. The dining room is operating at 50% capacity, guests will go through curbside check-in upon arrival and waiting for tables inside the saloon and lounge is temporarily not allowed. Angus Barn has been certified under the Count

Note, April 13: During our current COVID-19 crisis, Shorty's Famous Hot Dogs is open for takeout orders, offering burgers, dogs, pimento cheese sandwiches and more. Orders can be placed from outside the front door or by calling 919-556-8026. This information is subject to change so please...

This recipe was published in Ashley Christensen's first cookbook, Poole's: Recipes and Stories From a Modern Diner (purchase a signed copy here). Since opening the flagship Poole's Diner in 2007, chef Ashley Christensen's work—both in the kitchen and the...

Raleigh, N.C., is a place where entrepreneurial spirit and creative grit thrives, a place where the community collaborates for the greater good and where a people-first mindset has created such a high quality of life. The small business owners below—and many others like them—are...

The hospitality industry needs your help. In Raleigh and Wake County, the hospitality industry employs more than 67,000 people—chefs, hotel workers, retailers, tour operators, event planners, caterers, museum staff and many, many others—who make a living serving both visitors and local...