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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...

Raleigh, N.C., five-time James Beard Foundation semifinalist for “Best Chef: Southeast,” Scott Crawford is a notable figure in the community. Deemed 2018’s “Restaurant of the Year” by The News & Observer ’s restaurant critic Greg Cox, his restaurant...

These chilly winter nights inspired us to button up our jackets and set out to find the best soups, stews and hot pots in Raleigh, N.C. Your taste buds and bellies will approve! Tonkotsu Ramen from Sono Japanese Restaurant 80 pounds of bones are reduced down to perfection in this rich, silky bowl

If barbecue is a tradition in The Tar Heel State (it is), then Clyde Cooper’s BBQ is an institution. Opened on New Year's Day 1938, it’s one of the longest-running barbecue restaurants in N.C., and here in Raleigh, it’s beloved. Walk in the door and you know why right away....

Treat yourself with some of these sweets and treats from Raleigh area bakeries and chocolatiers over the holidays! Check out our list below and indulge: Chocolate Videri Chocolate Factory The chocolate factory in downtown Raleigh, dreamed up and created by Sam and Starr Ratto and Chris Heavener,