Raleigh, North Carolina — Big news from Durham this week.Durham chef and restaurateur Matt Kelly (Vin Rouge, Mateo Bar de Tapas, Mothers & Sons, and now-closed Saint James Seafood hopefully reopen) Buy Nana-chan, It’s chef-owner Scott Howell’s favorite fine dining restaurant in North Carolina. James Kelly, who has made his four-time semifinalist at the Beard Awards, plans to renovate the restaurant but keep the name Nana’s, with a menu inspired by what Howell has served over his 25-plus years. Offers. Nana’s is located at his 2514 University Drive in Durham. Find out more about Kerry’s restaurants here.
Wake County Restaurant News
Here it is! 2022 edition north carolina state fairAnd what does that mean???? Guilt-free indulgence and all calorie free! Frozen banana pudding tacos, chicken pot pie biscuits, Oreo crumble cookie dough sticks, fried piggytails (yes, fried bacon topped with cinnamon, powdered, sugar and syrup).check out This Year’s State Fair Lineup Don’t forget the “Lunch Pass” that you can enjoy lunch on weekdays. All details can be found on our Facebook page here. Oh, and there are also rides and games.
Wake Forest’s John Hausman, also known as the Triangle Explorer, said: summer months, A new coffee shop has opened in the Heritage Area at 3600 Rogers Branch Road. The store features coffee roasted with Texas oak firewood. Their grand opening (including free goodies for his first 50 people) will take place on Saturday, October 29th. This will be our first location in North Carolina. Familiarize yourself with them here.
And then we became three. BB crispy chicken They host fun fall festivities throughout the weekend, including live music, giveaways, and other plans. This includes the chance to win a free chicken for a year! Visit their website for all the details about the weekend’s festivities. Here is the Facebook event page. BB’s has stores in Raleigh as well as Durham. Click here for BB’s.
when you go to North Carolina Museum of Art This weekend in Raleigh, you’ll find something pleasing to the eye as well as your palette. While exploring the newly reborn collection gallery and special exhibition, A Modern Vision: European Masterworks from The Phillips Collection, refuel with the culinary collections of the catering works reborn East He Café. With new features like Chef Rick’s Shrimp & Grits, Deviled Eggs, Primary Color Salad, and Pimento Cheese BLT. East Café opens at 10am and offers specialty drinks and craft his coffee.Food service from 11am to 3:30pm Click here for the menu.
From readers Burke Williams and Katy Page, Polo Campello 8300 Richford Street. Raleigh’s opens on Tuesday, October 18th. This is his third location in North Carolina, the first in the Triangle area. Familiarize yourself with this concept here.
RalToday shared it Tiff’s Snack opened in the Village area. Cookie Spot will have its grand opening on Saturday, November 5th, and the first 100 of his customers who get in line by 8:45 a.m. will receive a $50 gift card. Get to know Tiff here.
I want to support local success stories. From now until October 24th, you can vote for Brewgaloo, North Carolina’s largest craft beer festival. USA Today’s Best Beer Festival Readers’ Choice award.vote here. You can vote once a day. (Editor’s Note: As of this morning, they were in 5th place….let’s go!)
This is another local success story that could use your support/vote. Funguys Brewing in Raleigh was nominated for USA Today’s 10 Best New Breweries to compete with under 4 breweries nationwide!!! Voting is valid now through October 24th. Vote 1 (or 2) here!
Durham County Restaurant News
In Durham, reader Glenn Gillen shared it. barbrunello Instagram account, they have grand renewal open It looks like the ruins of Jeddah Tea, a wine bar at 123 Market Street on October 20th. We encourage you to follow our Instagram account here.
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Carrie Brogren, founder of the Chapel Hill Carrboro Foodies Facebook Group, said: just salad The location on Elliott Road in Chapel Hill has closed. They still have a location in Raleigh on the Lake Boone Trail.
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of 10th Annual Bull City Race Fest and Food Truck Rodeo It’s Sunday, October 16th. The half marathon kicks off at 7:30am, the 5-mile run at 8am, and the family run at 8:05am. food truck rodeo. The event is held around the American Tobacco Campus. Register and get all the details here.
and pure soul food truck rally Featuring all your favorite vegan food trucks at 4125 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard in Durham on Sunday, October 23rd from noon to 4pm. The following tracks will appear in the event: Alkaline Bites; Meatless Grease; Vegan Ice Cream Man; Vegan Spot; Food trucks will also be joined by local breweries Glass Jug and Ponysaurus. Expect music and local artists too. Get all the details on our Facebook event page.
Are you looking for your favorite food truck (or are you stalking and just don’t want to admit it)?find them Street food finder.
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RalToday reminded us that on Saturday, October 15th, Raleigh’s community-focused fall markets and festivals are back. Longing for hometown (Sponsored by Shop Local Raleigh, Dix Park and Dix Park Conservancy) is a fall festival held in Dix Park featuring dozens of eateries, live entertainment, fall activities, local makers and NC craft breweries. will appear. Get all the details here.
After a two-year hiatus, 30th Annual A Tasteful Affair, The tasting event and fundraising event for Chapel Hill’s Ronald McDonald House is back this season. This year’s event features samples from the region’s best food and beverage industries, exciting silent his auctions, incredible live entertainment, and more. The event will take place on Sunday, October 23rd from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at The Carolina Club. Pro tip: use code: SOCIAL for discounted tickets. Get all the details here.
Bull City celebrates Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park This year it was held on Friday 28th October, thanks to the Glass Jug Beer Lab. The event is scheduled from 4pm to 10pm and will include live interactive performances by Little German Bands & Dancers and the ‘Kids Zone’ hosted by Bull City Inflatables. Of course, there is also beer. Glass Jug offers several German-style lagers from both its taproom and a mobile beer trailer in the park. Get all the details on our Facebook event page.
Saturday, October 29th from 5pm Durham’s Van Rouge toss 20th Anniversary Fete 20th Anniversary! Trays of hors d’oeuvres, tabletops full of oysters, homemade patties, beautiful cheeses and more. Inside and outside the bar for champagne, a glass of Muscadet, or a cold martini! And… LIVE GYPSY JAZZ ALL NIGHT BY ONYX CLUB BOYS!!! Ticket includes entry and food (cash bar on entry). Cost is $60 per person. Get all the details on our Facebook event page.
Also on October 29th, optimist When Brookside Bodega We’re hosting our first Fall Fest from 2pm to 6pm with food trucks, music, trick or treating, games and lots of family fun. Vendors interested in setting up booths can still apply. Get all the details on The Optimist Instagram page here.
The NC Museum of Art, Vitis House and Catering Works will be in attendance on Thursday, November 3rd at 7pm. “Art in a Bottle” – A special evening exploring the history, traditions and processes of winemaking. Immerse yourself in a sensory experience of great wines, specially curated food pairings, and stunning works of art as you grow new insights that await you in the gallery! Tickets are $150. Get tickets and all details here.
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hunger relief day Since it began at the NC State Fair in 1993, fair attendees have donated more than 5.3 million pounds of food to food banks and their partners in Central and Eastern North Carolina. He became one of the largest in the state on his one-day canned drive. Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day It will be held on Thursday, October 20th. Trade fair visitors can bring 6 cans of food to the fair gate in exchange for free admission. Get all the details here. or if you want help To volunteer at the North Carolina State Fair, go here.
Raleigh native Sean Leonard has been involved in the Triangle food scene for a long time, but started his professional career in 2008 with the Triangle Food Blog (previously known as Friday Fun Food Facts). It’s been since 2002. Click here for the blog. Facebook and twitter.
