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Raleigh's Angus Barn Unveils Billions of Lights and Decorations and a Room Honoring Family Legend
Inside the Angus Barn's red barn walls off U.S. 70 in Raleigh, Van Eure and her team have spent the better part of a month turning dining rooms, lounges and outdoor spaces into a full-blown Christmas wonderland, and by Sunday the work was nearly finished. “We started October 1st, and we're just almost done,” Eure said, with roughly a day of decorating left to go.
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The Massive North Carolina Flea Market Where Bargain Hunters Can Shop All Day On Just $40
Somewhere between your couch and the best Saturday you’ve had in months sits the Raleigh Market at 4285 Trinity Rd in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it’s been waiting patiently for you to show up. Hand over $40 and watch it work harder than you ever thought possible. Let’s...
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Locals Can’t Get Enough Of These 10 Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In North Carolina
Curious about hole-in-the-wall restaurants in North Carolina that locals can’t stop talking about?. These 10 restaurants dish out bold flavors and true Southern hospitality!. 1. Zack’s Hot Dogs (Burlington) Burlington has a lot going for it, but Zack’s Hot Dogs on West Davis Street might just be the...
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The Legendary North Carolina Restaurant That Has Refused To Serve Ketchup For Over 80 Years
In Raleigh, North Carolina, there’s a restaurant that has been grilling hot dogs, charming locals, and turning away ketchup for over 80 years without a single apology. The Roast Grill is not just a restaurant. It’s a statement. And that statement is: ketchup is not welcome here, it...
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Crabtree Valley Mall changes and a new Capital Blvd store. Here's what to know
Two Raleigh retail stories are moving this fall. Crabtree Valley Mall is bringing back its merchandising carts after a year away, while a national flooring chain is opening its first store in the city. Here are key takeaways: Retail merchandising carts are back in the hallways at Crabtree Valley Mall after owner Macerich removed them in September 2025 as part of a $60 million modernization. The mall has also added a DICK’S House of Sport in the former Sears space, a wine and cocktail bar called Arthur’s inside Belk and a new BoxLunch location. Atlanta-based Floor & Decor is opening its first Raleigh warehouse store at 3131 Capital Blvd., with a grand opening set for Thursday, Nov. 5. The specialty hard-surface flooring retailer, which operates more than 280 stores nationwide, quietly opened to customers on Oct. 15 and will mark the official launch with a ribbon cutting and a chance to win a 2026 Chevrolet Colorado. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists. Ask the North Carolina Service Journalism Team Questions about life in North Carolina? Or have a
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This North Carolina Sandwich Shop Just Earned Michelin Recognition For Its Homemade Bread And Big City Sandwiches
The bread here has a job description. It is made specifically for sandwiches, and the owners are stubborn enough to say so out loud. Honestly, I respect that. Even the sesame seeds get toasted before they ever meet the dough, which tells me this North Carolina sandwich counter is thinking several steps ahead of lunch.
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This North Carolina Park Just Unveiled A Giant Basketball Tree With 23 Hoops That Anyone Can Play On
Swish. Clang. Okay, now try the branch three hoops higher. A 23-foot orange steel tree covered in 23 real basketball hoops sounds like something invented during a very strange halftime show. Instead, it is playable public art sitting in a North Carolina park. I would not make it ten feet...
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Raleigh Oyster Fest Returns With Pitmasters, Vegan Bites and a Cheaper Ticket
Oyster shells and barbecue smoke will mingle at Raleigh Iron Works this Saturday as the Rawleigh Oyster Fest returns for its third go-round, this time with North Carolina pitmasters joining the lineup and a cheaper way in for anyone who felt priced out of the first two sellouts. The festival, themed “Smoke & Shuck,” runs from 1 to 5 p.m. at 1101 E. Whitaker Mill Road.
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Weekend best bets: Skate the Square, Oyster Fest, Oktoberfest
Nov. 6: Skate the Square - Fenton opens its outdoor ice rink for the season tonight. The event runs through February. Nov. 7: Little Fentonian Skate the Square - This ice skating event at Fenton is for kids under 7 and their parents. Nov. 7: Market on Tap: Jingle &...
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Bar to bring elevated South Indian dining experience to Cary
CARY - Bar O Bar, a new contemporary Indian restaurant rooted in the culinary traditions of South India, will open in December in Cary. Built around the idea of being "Perfectly Indian," Bar O Bar celebrates the depth and diversity of Indian cuisine, with a particular emphasis on South Indian flavors and traditions. The restaurant's name draws from "barobar," meaning "perfect" in several Indian languages, reflecting a philosophy of balance that extends across its food, cocktails, design and hospitality.
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The Pork Chops Taste Just Like Home At This Durham Soul Food Spot, And North Carolina Locals Rave About The Crispy Fried Chicken Too
Some meals remind you of a family reunion before you even finish the plate. In south Durham, a small counter-service kitchen has built a loyal following by cooking food the way grandmothers and aunties did on Sunday afternoons. The pork chops get the most attention, and the fried chicken earns...
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10 North Carolina Gluten-Free Bakeries Serving Treats Worth Driving Miles For
A former tennis pro now spends mornings making gluten-free bagels in North Carolina. I love that plot twist. Trading a racket for a rolling pin takes serious nerve. The surprises keep coming across the state. One Italian bakery sells gluten-free almond mousse cakes and chocolate hazelnut tarts beside its classic pastries. Another shop stocks take-and-bake cinnamon buns in a freezer case, so the treat can ride home with you.