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This North Carolina Breakfast Buffet Is Quickly Becoming Everyone’s Favorite Weekend Tradition

Some breakfast traditions are hard to beat. Especially when they’ve been going strong since 1956. In this small North Carolina town, one family has been getting people out of bed and to the breakfast table for nearly 70 years. The menu sticks to Southern favorites. Think country ham, chicken...

Wake County, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

Best restaurants in Raleigh? These rank as the top 10 places to eat

A North Carolina restaurant was named one of the nation’s best — but it wasn’t done having its moment in the spotlight. Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern now ranks as the No. 1 place to eat in Raleigh . To determine the best restaurants in the city, Tripadvisor said it studied food listings on its travel website. It considered “page views, reviews and individual attributes such as price range, cuisine and location, as well as aggregated Tripadvisor data comparing user interactions with all the other restaurant pages for this locale.” Which other Raleigh restaurants rank high? Like Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern, several of the other top-ranked restaurants are in downtown Raleigh. But the list also included dining destinations ranging from a Glenwood Avenue institution to a fan-favorite spot near N.C. State University. Here are the restaurants rounding out the top 10: Angus Barn at No. 2 The Pit Authentic Barbecue at No. 3 Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant at No. 4 Brewery Bhavana at No. 5 Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh at No. 6 Seasons 52 at No. 7 Bida Manda at No. 8 Poole’s at No. 9 State Farmers Market Restaurant at No. 10 Why Second Empire stands out Second

Raleigh, NC · 3d

Raleigh News & Observer

Live roaches, no food thermometer: 2 Triangle restaurants get B grades

The News & Observer publishes a weekly roundup of restaurant sanitation scores to keep you up-to-date on the health grades at Triangle dining spots. Sanitation scores and their corresponding letter grades are used in North Carolina to assess restaurants’ adherence to rules and standards intended to mitigate and prevent the spread of food-borne illnesses. You’ve likely seen sanitation grade cards at restaurants you’ve visited, and The N&O previously explained what those scores mean and how they’re calculated . Here are sanitation scores in Triangle counties from Nov. 3-9. Wake County sanitation scores The Wake County inspection management system shows 73 restaurant inspections were completed Nov. 3-9. Two restaurants received a B grade (a score of at least 80 but lower than 90): Dum N Grill (1000 Market Center Drive, Morrisville) received a score of 87 on Thursday, Nov. 5. The restaurant was in violation of 17 standards. Violations include gnats at a sink, no sanitizing solution test strips or food thermometer available, employees not washing hands while switching tasks and an employee tasting cooked rice with gloved hands and then putting the excess rice back into the pot of cooked rice, among other violations. The restaurant previously has not previously

Wake County, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

After closing for a 100-day renovation, a Cary restaurant has reopened

Contemporary fine dining Indian restaurant Urban Angeethi has reopened its doors to customers after months of renovation. Located in Cary at 5033 Arco St, the eatery celebrated the grand reopening on Thursday, Nov. 5. The remodel includes more space, elevated interiors and a reinvented culinary experience. “After an extensive 100 days closure for transformation, Urban Angeethi has reopened with nearly double its original capacity, a stunning new interior, an elegant bar, and an entirely reimagined contemporary Indian fine-dining experience,” Chakshu Singh Agrawal, co-owner, said in an email.

Cary, NC · 1d

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Only 26 Seats Stand Between You and the Michelin-Noticed Pasta at This Tiny North Carolina Spot

Some of the best meals in North Carolina hide behind doors you would walk right past. You expect a quick bite, and instead you find yourself tearing into warm bread and twirling pasta made by hand that same day. The room is small, the kitchen is right in front of...

Carrboro, NC · 2d

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This Down-Home Steakhouse In Oxford, North Carolina Serves 20-Ounce Ribeyes With A Huge Salad Bar

Some steakhouses spend their budget on dark wood and fancy lighting. This one in Oxford, North Carolina spends it on the grill instead. Out here in Granville County, a small-town spot has been quietly turning out ribeyes big enough to hang over the edge of the plate, including a hefty 20-ounce cut. Every steak comes with a trip to a salad bar that people talk about almost as much as the beef.

Oxford, NC · 13h

Raleigh News & Observer

Upscale Italian restaurant chain expands into Raleigh at Crabtree mall location

A major restaurant group is expanding in the Triangle as the mall makeover continues at Crabtree Valley. The upscale Italian chain Maggiano’s will open a new location at Crabtree next year, taking over the former Brio space at the mall. Maggiano’s is usually connected with shopping malls, but there’s currently only one location in the Triangle — at Durham’s Streets at Southpoint mall. Crabtree Valley owner Macerich confirmed the addition of Maggiano’s in an email. “Maggiano’s Little Italy has built its name on classic Italian-American dining, memorable experiences and timeless flavors, and it is exactly the kind of brand that becomes part of the destination,” said Guy Mercurio, Macerich’s vice president and director of national restaurant leasing, in an email. “As Crabtree’s redevelopment continues, we’re focused on adding more entertainment and bringing dining, retail and entertainment together to create a destination guests want to return to,” he wrote. “Maggiano’s strengthens that mix alongside both established names and distinctive new concepts.” Brio closed last year, a move that surprised many in the Triangle and coincided with the brand filing for bankruptcy in August 2025. The restaurant had been open for 15 years and left North Carolina without any Brio locations. Maggiano’s

Raleigh News & Observer

Locally owned fusion restaurant abruptly closes Hillsborough Street location

Bul Box Asian Grill abruptly closed their 2526-100 Hillsborough St. location on North Carolina State University’s campus. On Friday, Oct. 30, the business announced on Instagram that the location’s last day would be Saturday, Oct 31. There are five others of the chain’s locations across the Triangle. “After some thought, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our Hillsborough Street location,” the fast casual spot’s post said . “We’re so grateful for every bowl we got to make for this community, whether it was a quick lunch between classes or a late night craving.” Bul Box’s Asian-inspired cuisine features well-known dishes from Korea, Vietnam, China and Japan. Customers can choose between bahn mi sandwiches, signature or create-your-own bowls, ramen and appetizers like bulgogi fries and mac & cheese spring rolls, according to their website . View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bul Box NC (@bulboxgrill) Bul Box’s original location opened at the Transfer Co. Food Hall before expanding the brand into a second Raleigh location on Hillsborough Street, along with locations in Morrisville, North Hills, Garner and Durham. Minus the Hillsborough Street site, all other locations are still open for customers. “Using the freshest possible ingredients, we

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10 North Carolina Hot Dog Joints Serving Slaw Dogs, Chili And Mustard On Soft Buns

North Carolina has been dressing up hot dogs since long before toppings became a personality trait. And around here, chili, slaw, mustard, and onions are practically the dress code. Take a Burlington counter that’s been serving hot dogs since 1928. Nearly a century later, the buns are still steaming, and...

North Carolina · 1d

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12 North Carolina Restaurants That Know How To Make Biscuits And Gravy Right

One Asheville spot serves cathead biscuits, a name that comes from biscuits roughly as big as a cat’s head. That alone made me sit up a little straighter. Then I learned the same place lets you pick a gravy the way other cafes let you pick a muffin. Another kitchen in Charlotte never closes, so sausage gravy is on the table at 3 AM if you want it.

North Carolina · 1d

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Chick-fil-A Is Testing 4 New Breakfast Sandwiches in Raleigh and Tampa

Chick-fil-A fans in North Carolina and Tampa could soon have four new breakfast options to try. The popular chicken chain is testing a new lineup of waffle breakfast sandwiches in select markets, including Raleigh, North Carolina, and Tampa, Florida. The limited-time test begins November 16, giving customers in both cities...

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Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Targets North Hills for First Triangle Location

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, an upscale restaurant brand operated by Orlando-based Darden Restaurants, is being considered for a location at The Strand, a 20-story mixed-use development taking shape in Raleigh’s North Hills district. The proposed restaurant would occupy space on the tower’s ground floor, marking the brand’s first location in the Triangle, according to the Triangle Business Journal, which reported on plans filed with the City of Raleigh.

Raleigh, NC · 10h

hoodline.com

Bul Box Asian Grill Shuts NC State Campus Spot, Five Triangle Locations Remain

Bul Box Asian Grill has closed its Hillsborough Street location at 2526-100 Hillsborough St. on North Carolina State University's campus, with the restaurant announcing that Saturday, Oct. 31 would be the spot's final day of service. The closure was confirmed by the News & Observer, which reported that Bul Box...

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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Under new ownership, Raleigh's historic dive bar Sadlack's sets a return

A much revered Raleigh dive bar will soon be making a return after closing more than a decade ago. Sadlack's, the former Hillsborough Street mainstay, will open in a new space located along Morgan Street in the area of town now nicknamed "The Bend." Originally located across from N.C. State...

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This Plain Little North Carolina Restaurant Serves a Ribeye Worth Driving Across the County For

There’s no menu here. A cook carries a whole raw ribeye to your table and slices your steak right in front of you. That’s the entire ordering process. You pick how big you want it, then you pick how you want it cooked. Every meal comes with a...

Wilson, NC · 4d

Raleigh News & Observer

Chick-fil-A is testing 4 new sandwiches, and Raleigh will get a first taste

Chick-fil-A customers in Raleigh will be among the first to try the chicken chain’s newest offerings. An all-new lineup of waffle breakfast sandwiches arrives Monday, Nov. 16, at select Raleigh restaurants as part of a limited-time test, Chick-fil-A announced this week. Customers can pick from four options: Chicken, egg & cheese Bacon, egg & cheese Sausage, egg & cheese Grilled chicken, bacon, egg & cheese The items’ availability at local restaurants can be found in the Chick-fil-A app. The new breakfast sandwiches will also be tested in Chicago and Tampa , People.com reported. They’ll be available to order from opening until 10:30 a.m. “We’ve loved seeing how much our Guests enjoyed Chicken & Waffles this fall, especially the breakfast sandwich,” Allison Duncan, director of menu and packaging at Chick-fil-A, told the outlet. “We’re excited to keep the momentum going and continue learning what our Guests love—and what they want us to bring them next.” It comes as Chick-fil-A prepares to phase out the chicken & waffles sandwich from national menus. The sandwich — available in breakfast-sized and entrée portions — debuted as limited-time offering this summer and will be available until Saturday, Nov. 14. Select locations in Raleigh will continue

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Jim ‘N’ Nick’s Smokes Into Holly Springs, Bringing Triangle’s First Location This Week

Jim ‘N’ Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q is set to open its first Triangle location in Holly Springs on Wednesday, bringing the Alabama-born chain’s slow-smoked pulled pork, brisket and banana pudding to a new quick-casual spot at 115 Grand Hill Place. A grand opening celebration follows Thursday, complete with photo opportunities and a check presentation benefiting the Holly Springs Food Cupboard.

Holly Springs, NC · 3d

unearththevoyage.com

This Classic North Carolina Diner Still Serves a Full Breakfast for Under $8

Some of the best meals in North Carolina hide behind plain little storefronts you could easily drive past without a second glance. I almost did, until the smell of sizzling sausage and fresh coffee pulled me through the door before sunrise. What I found was a warm, crowded room full...

Raleigh, NC · 4d

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This North Carolina Restaurant Looks Like A Backyard Party But Just Joined Michelin’s Exclusive List

The missing front door is what got me. Instead of walking straight into this North Carolina restaurant, guests follow a bright 1960s-style mural around a plain cinder block building until a backyard suddenly opens up behind it. By then, I already understand the name. It means “come over” in Hindi...

Raleigh, NC · 5d

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Raleigh’s LIVE-FIRE Bourbon Bar Is One of America’s Best New Restaurants

Mon–Thu 5PM–10PM, Fri 5PM–11PM, Sat 11AM–11PM, Sun 11AM–10PM. Raleigh’s Smoky Hollow has a new live-fire restaurant from one of North Carolina’s most famous cocktail bars, and The Crunkleton is carving 42-ounce tomahawk steaks on wooden boards. 🥩. Yelp just named it one of...