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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....

Score another one for the City of Oaks! Chef Ashley Christensen—known to many as the face of Raleigh's booming food scene—has been revealed as the featured cover subject of the Official 2020 North Carolina Travel Guide . A fierce philanthropist and accomplished restaurateur,...

For all the food crazies out there, we found six of the toughest food challenges in the Raleigh area for you to conquer. On your mark, get set, GO! Aviator’s Wing Madness Challenge Visit Aviator SmokeHouse in Fuquay-Varina (before or after enjoying a brewed-in-house beer on the Tap House...

Opened in 2013 by Chris Powers, Woody Lockwood and David Meeker, Trophy Brewing Company has more than made their mark on the City of Oaks. Starting humbly from a three-barrel brewhouse in downtown Raleigh, the company now offers three unique experiences all centered around their signature brews: The

The holidays are here! Bars and restaurants around Raleigh have transformed into winter wonderlands and are serving up delicious, festive drinks in celebration. Try these most perfect holiday cocktails at some of the City of Oaks' favorite nightlife spots. SanTaRex at The Haymaker For the third

When the weather turns frightfully chilly, nothing warms you faster than a delicious adult beverage, enjoyed in the comfort of a cozy bar or tavern. Here are 11 places in Raleigh, N.C., offering up a regular dose of the warm and fuzzies. The Haymaker This gorgeous cocktail bar in downtown Raleigh

It's safe to say 2019 has been one of the best years ever for foodies in the Raleigh area. In Jan., the much-hyped Transfer Co. Food Hall opened to the public, bringing bagels, beer, burritos and more goodies to downtown Raleigh. In the same month (and just a few blocks away), Morgan Street...

Crafting an irresistible and mouth-watering pizza is a solemn art form that many pie purveyors in the Raleigh area have elevated to a whole new level. From classic styles—Detroit, New York and Neapolitan—to more creative artisan creations, Raleigh, N.C., is a shining bright spot for...

Attending a meeting or event at the Raleigh Convention Center (RCC)? You're in luck! Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, N.C., the convention center has catering which itself is much acclaimed, but the RCC also is surrounded by some of the best local restaurants. In fact, more than 70...

When the weather cools down, is there anything cozier than putting on your favorite thrift store sweater and settling in with a book and warm drink at a quaint coffee shop? The Raleigh area has a variety of coffee shops to try this season, each with its own flair, both in the drinks and atmosphere.