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A good book, a warm drink, a quaint coffee shop—these are some of the best spots to get your daily dose of caffeine and coziness in the Raleigh area! Heirloom Brewshop Named one of America's best new restaurants in 2019, Heirloom Brewshop is eager to impress Raleigh visitors with its...

Looking for a fun spot to spend a night on the town in Raleigh, N.C.? These bars, all with unique features and their own character, are some of the most popular, most loved-by-locals and sometimes most hidden-from-visitors places to grab a drink. Rooftops Highgarden Catch a fantastic view of the

With perfect fall weather headed our way, outdoor dining in the Raleigh area is ramping up. We've pulled together this list of more than 50 of the area's best outdoor dining options—rooftops, large patios, tent setups and intimate tables for two! Bookmark this list, send to a friend...

It's no surprise that the origins of fried chicken can be traced to the South. In the Raleigh area you'll find some version of it on seemingly every street corner—usually paired with biscuits, barbecue, beer and more. Here's a roundup of some of our go-to spots for a crispy,...

It's been a sizzling six months for great new food in the Raleigh area, from donut shops to tequila spots and more. We have 15 new places—a range of unique concepts—to help find new favorites and expand your horizons for your next night on the town! A'Verde Cocina and Tequila...

A family-owned institution for more than 60 years now, the double doors of the now-fabled Angus Barn swung wide on June 28, 1960—a 275-seat steak-and-potatoes based restaurant dreamt up by owner Thad Eure, Jr. that aimed to provide families and travelers to the Raleigh area with impeccable...

Located in the heart of downtown Wake Forest, Shorty's Famous Hot Dogs has been a go-to hangout spot for locals for more than 100 years. Originally opened as a movie theater way back in 1916, founder H.E. Joyner began selling snacks—before building an expansion with pool tables and a...

Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts. Menconi's latest book, "Step It Up and Go: The Story of North Carolina Popular Music, from Blind Boy Fuller and Doc Watson to Nina Simone and Superchunk," was published in Oct. 2020 by...

The James Beard Foundation announced its list of chef and restaurant semifinalists for their annual James Beard Foundation Awards (often referred to as the "Oscars of the food world"), and the Raleigh area is well represented! These three owner-chefs, all with restaurants in downtown...

Are you ready for big news about good food in the Raleigh area? Craften Food Hall—a 4,500-square-foot indoor and outdoor dining concept—is now open near downtown Knightdale, N.C.! Created by local entrepreneurs Max Trujillo and Kip Downer, Craften's food hall space is home to four...