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It's a great time to be a foodie in Raleigh, N.C.! Chef Ashley Christensen was named America's best chef by the James Beard Foundation (and has a new fried chicken concept on the way); Herons at The Umstead Hotel and Spa was named one of the country's best restaurants; Brewery...

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...

Scarves and gloves ready? Dreaming of hot chocolate? Fingers crossed for a good snow? We've got big plans this winter in Raleigh, N.C.! To jump-start your new year, we've put together this list of 30 items for your winter bucket list, perfect for planning a trip to the Raleigh area with...

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

Raleigh, N.C.'s beer scene is constantly growing, and this year we saw some awesome breweries open around town, adding to the diversity of offerings. Plus, other established breweries expanded, giving us all the more reason to raise a glass in the Raleigh area! Here’s a roundup of...

With the holidays fast approaching, you may feel a bit panicky about getting your holiday shopping done. Relax, take a deep breath and dive into this helpful guide to curating the perfect shopping excursion in the City of Oaks. Downtown Raleigh Easy access to local shops, restaurants, museums and

Soaring from a humble airplane hangar to a massive beer empire in Fuquay-Varina, N.C., brew boss Mark Doble knows the ins and outs of some pretty fly beer. Aviator Brewing Company, with lively spots to dine on delicious food paired perfectly with brews, takes the beer experience to new heights.

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...