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This Retro 1950s Diner In North Carolina Will Take You Back In Time
Some restaurants serve food, but The Shiny Diner in Cary, North Carolina serves a full-blown time machine experience with a side of hash browns. Step through those gleaming doors and suddenly your smartphone feels wildly out of place. You know that feeling when you stumble upon something so authentically cool...
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Why This North Carolina Restaurant Is Nearly Impossible To Book In March 2026
If you have ever tried to score a dinner reservation at Angus Barn in Raleigh, North Carolina, you already know the struggle is very real. This legendary steakhouse has been packing tables since 1960, and getting a seat in March 2026 feels about as easy as winning the lottery. Word...
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NC State Burger Spot Barley & Burger Bails After Just Three Months
Barley & Burger's Hillsborough Street outpost abruptly went dark this week after barely three months in business, leaving an empty dining room and a "for rent" sign in the window of a longtime restaurant space near NC State. Owners handed the keys back to the landlord on Tuesday, and by Wednesday the storefront was already posted for lease.
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Inside Tamasha’s Stunning North Hills Design
Recently named one of the “Most Beautiful Restaurants in America,” Tamasha, located inside Raleigh’s North Hills, has quickly established itself as a destination where design, cuisine, and atmosphere move in sync. From the muted glow of the lighting to the deliberate flow of the dining room, every detail feels intentional, composed, and quietly confident.
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2026 Highfalls Fiddlers’ Convention results
Since 1921, the Highfalls Fiddlers’ Convention has been part of the central North Carolina community, with people gathering for good food, fellowship, and most importantly, music. When COVID shut the event down, it looked like it might not return, but a rising NC State student and community member, Miranda Smith, picked up the baton to make sure the annual acoustic talent show survived. Saturday brought bluegrass musicians from across the state, and at least two neighboring states, to compete for the top prizes at North Moore High School in Robbins, NC.
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Wildlife Resources Commission seeking public comment on proposed sheepshead fishing limit changes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is seeking public comments on a proposed temporary rule amendment for sheepshead fishing in inland fishing waters and joint fishing waters. The amendment would decrease the daily creel limit from 10 to five fish and increase the minimum size from...
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8 Sweet Reasons This Restaurant Is The Unofficial Cake Capital Of Benson, North Carolina
I realized my life had changed the moment a slice of chocolate cake arrived at my table and it was taller than my glass of sweet tea. I had pulled into Benson expecting a standard southern meal, but I was fundamentally unprepared for the architectural marvels waiting in that glass case.
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Steak Stampede Hits Selma as LongHorn Fires Up at Eastfield
Selma’s steak game just leveled up. LongHorn Steakhouse has opened a new casual outpost at the Eastfield mixed‑use development, marking the chain’s first restaurant in Johnston County. The Selma location sits on a highway‑facing pad near Interstate 95 and brings the brand’s familiar lineup of grilled steaks, sandwiches, ribs and kids’ meals to the area. Local officials say the dining room will create roughly 90 jobs as Eastfield continues to push retail and industrial development along the I‑95 corridor.
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Nuv Yug India Fest is a One-Day Cultural Extravaganza, March 21 in Raleigh
Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts. Menconi's latest book, "Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music," was published by University of North Carolina Press. His podcast, Carolina Calling, explores the history of the Tar Heel State through music.
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The Homemade Peach Cobbler At This North Carolina Restaurant Is Worth The Drive Alone
Some people chase waterfalls, but smart people chase peach cobbler. Angie’s Restaurant in Garner, North Carolina serves up the kind of Southern comfort food that makes you want to hug a stranger and possibly propose marriage to your server. Look, we need to talk about something important here. There’s...
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Veteran-owned restaurant has the recipe for growth and expansion
We’re glad you’re here. The Triangle Tribune has been here since 1998 to provide news and commentary for and about the African American community. The Tribune is an independent newsroom free from commercial and political pressures. We’re a platform for your news, your voice and your community.
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Raleigh's Spring Cash Cow In Limbo as Post-Dreamville Fest Lacks 2026 Date
Months after Dreamville's farewell run, Raleigh is still waiting on a firm date for the rebranded music festival slated to take over J. Cole's old slot at Dorothea Dix Park. City records and past reporting show Raleigh and promoter ScoreMore are already locked into a multi-year setup that lets them stage one or more live-music weekends each April through 2029, but 2026 plans are still a blank calendar square. For fans and local businesses that have come to count on a big spring payday, the déjà vu is setting in.
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Charlotte Beer Veteran Takes Head Brewing Post in Raleigh
There are certain patios in Raleigh's vibrant downtown that feel like they belong in a postcard. The skyline glows just over yonder. The hum of downtown floats over the sounds of incoming trains. And in your hand—if you’ve done things right—is a pint brewed just a few steps away.
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The Burgers At This Tiny North Carolina Spot Are So Good, You’ll Dream About Them All Week
Some burger joints serve food, but a rare few serve memories wrapped in wax paper. Johnson’s Drive-In has been flipping patties and winning hearts since 1946, earning the title of best burger in North Carolina more than fifty times. The secret lies in fresh beef cooked to order, thick...