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From bowls of steamy ramen to breakfast tacos, stay in the know and try these six recently-opened and new restaurants in the City of Oaks. How many have you tried, foodies? Tonbo Ramen Downtown Raleigh ’s new Japanese restaurant offers made-from-scratch ramen and izakaya. Pull up a seat at...

April is N.C. Beer Month, and the Raleigh area is celebrating with plenty of beer events, tastings, festivals, dinners and more to enjoy all month long. Throughout the entire month, experience excellent beers and happenings area breweries have to offer. Here are 10 reasons to raise your pint and

The Spring season in the Raleigh area means big beer festivals, beer dinners and all sorts of celebrations at 25+ breweries —lots of chances to experience the best of our beer scene! The fun starts in March and leads into April's Beer Month in Raleigh (in celebration of N.C. Beer Month...

Looking for a little slice of something sweet? Try these 14 delicious pies at bakeries and restaurants in the Raleigh area! Angus Barn's Chocolate Chess Pie Angus Barn 's award-winning chocolate chess pie is a sweet ending to a steak dinner. Ask your server for a scoop of vanilla ice cream...

Raleigh, N.C.'s cocktail culture is as vibrant as ever. From sophisticated speakeasies to local neighborhood hangouts, a well-crafted drink—perfect for a warm, sunny day or an intimate night out—is never far away in the Raleigh area. Watts & Ward This craft cocktail bar from...

The James Beard Foundation announced its list of chef and restaurant semifinalists for their 28th annual James Beard Foundation Awards (often referred to as the "Oscars of the food world"), and Raleigh is well represented! Ashley Christensen Chef Ashley Christensen, whose downtown Raleigh...

Still keeping up with those New Year’s resolutions to eat healthy? Luckily, the Raleigh area is home to many great restaurants that value healthy living and quality ingredients without sacrificing flavor. We’ve curated a list of seven local places for quick, healthy bowls, including...

Legendary barbecue spots, old-school soda shops, a hot dog joint that's over 100 years old and more! The Raleigh, N.C., area is rooted in history (the City of Oaks, founded on Dec. 31, 1792, is currently celebrating 225 years ), and a host of the area's most celebrated...

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...

Hello, February! The shortest month of the year means there's no time to waste—we've got hockey games, hot chocolate dates and romantic getaways that can no longer wait! 14 fun date ideas Tucked into 12 acres of woodlands overlooking a three-acre lake in Cary, N.C. , a world-class...