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It's a great time to be a foodie in Raleigh, N.C.! Travel and Leisure named Raleigh one of America's favorite cities for barbecue, Zagat called the capital city one of the “Hottest Food Cities" of the year and Forbes even named Raleigh one of 12 global destinations to travel to...

Downtown Raleigh , N.C., is where historic neighborhoods, world-class museums, Southern diners, outdoor green spaces, performing arts venues, local shops, breweries and underground cocktail spots all work together to create one incredible cultural hotspot. Here's how to eat, drink, dance and...

Some of downtown Raleigh, N.C. 's best chefs are rolling up their sleeves to prepare a special selection of dishes for dedicated fans and foodies. Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week 2019 , Aug. 12-18, presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance , acts as a celebration of the restaurant scene and...

It started with a food truck and has grown into one of the standout stars among downtown Raleigh's booming food scene . Sophia Woo and her business partner Sunny Lin launched a popular food truck business following a successful Kickstarter campaign. The Pho Nomenal Dumpling Truck quickly drew...

The Raleigh, N.C. , food scene just keeps getting better! From seafood to empanadas, cocktails to boba tea, here are nine new restaurants to check out for a tasty meal (or three!) on your next visit to the City of Oaks. Mama Crow's Burger and Salad Shop Drawing on their own culinary background,...

Located north of Raleigh, N.C.'s bustling downtown is the quirky Five Points neighborhood, and though a bit unassuming at first, the area features a great array of its own unique coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques and, perhaps most significantly (at least for some folks), great breweries. On...

For those who can’t get enough of those delicious, briny bivalves, we have great news—there’s an oyster renaissance happening in Raleigh, N.C.! Among the abundance of new culinary hot spots recently opened, several have made fresh oysters a centerpiece of their menu offerings....

In the Raleigh area , craft breweries abound with unique taps and generous pours, and while these cherished spots are most celebrated for their brews, a handful have kitchens with excellent food offerings to pair with as well. So grab your favorite brew, then order anything from dim sum to shrimp...

The Raleigh area 's agricultural background and vibrant artistic culture are together helping local chefs create unique spins on everyone's favorite summertime treat. With fresh and local ingredients such as milk from local grass-fed cows to ripe peaches and strawberries from the local...

Raleigh’s North Hills area is teeming with fantastic restaurants and bars. After a day of shopping, visiting the Midtown Farmers Market or dancing to live tunes at the Midtown Beach Music Series or a concert at Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park , you’re bound to have worked up an...