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Raleigh News & Observer

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d
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Burlington’s Blue Ribbon Diner, With Its Neon Glow And Applejack Grilled Chicken, Still Hits Different For North Carolina Diner Fans

Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep the jukebox running and the booths ready. In Burlington, one neon-lit spot has been doing the second thing for so long that families now bring their own kids to the same tables they sat at as children. The menu leans on comfort...

Burlington, NC · 2d
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5 Best Restaurants in Durham, North Carolina You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Durham, North Carolina — a city where tobacco warehouses stand shoulder to shoulder with glassy new towers, where the laughter of Duke students mingles with the wisdom of old-timers, where every street corner pulses with the energy of makers, dreamers, and families who’ve called this place home for generations. Here, the city’s soul is stitched together by the legacy of Black Wall Street, the rhythm of jazz and gospel, and the promise of new beginnings. It’s a place where barbecue smoke drifts through neighborhoods, where the scent of biscuits and collards mingles with the spice of new arrivals, and where every meal is a gathering — a celebration of memory and hope, of resilience and reinvention.

Durham, NC · 6d
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In Greensboro, North Carolina, Locals Say The Best Fried Chicken In Town Comes Double-Fried And Piping Hot

Some fried chicken shows up hot enough that people wait a few minutes before the first bite, and in Greensboro that pause has become a local habit. Regulars on the north side of the city talk about a small counter-service spot where the chicken can come single-breaded, lightly fried, or double-fried.

Greensboro, NC · 1d

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10 Hole-In-The-Wall North Carolina Restaurants You’d Never Know Serve Such Incredible Food

Looking for hole-in-the-wall restaurants in North Carolina that serve incredible food?. These 10 spots are packed with flavor and Southern character you won’t forget!. 1. Zack’s Hot Dogs (Burlington) You might drive past Zack’s Hot Dogs on West Davis Street in Burlington and think it’s just another little...

Burlington, 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 · 3d

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10 North Carolina Italian Restaurants Where Your Money Goes Further

I love a fancy dinner as much as anyone. Still, my favorite Italian meals tend to come from family-run rooms with red sauce, garlic knots, and a takeout box for later. In one North Carolina pizzeria, a single slice gets compared to the size of a medium pie. I had to read that twice.

North Carolina · 2d

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Yanceyville Food Lion holds ribbon cutting to celebrate remodel

Food Lion announced a more than $270 million investment across 94 stores in Greater Greensboro and the Triad, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the region while delivering an improved shopping experience for customers. The investment also includes two new stores opened earlier this year in Summerfield and Greensboro. Inspired by...

Yanceyville, NC · 3d

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Greensboro, North Carolina that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Greensboro, North Carolina — a city stitched together by red brick and green canopies, where the scent of magnolias drifts through neighborhoods old and new, and where every block hums with the laughter of families, the quiet pride of students, and the stories of newcomers and old-timers alike. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: stately Victorians, mid-century storefronts, and the ever-present spires of churches and schools that anchor the city’s soul. Greensboro is a crossroads — of history and hope, of Southern roots and global dreams, of barbecue smoke and the sweet promise of something simmering on the stove.

Greensboro, NC · 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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WCCB Charlotte Recounts Palm Berries' Truck-to-Franchise Path

1111 Metropolitan Ave., Suite 150 — Charlotte Palm Berries Franchise Location. A 6-by-6-foot food truck is a modest place to start a franchise, which is the story Palm Berries is telling Charlotte. The family-run açaí business began in Denver, North Carolina, in 2019 and now has locations across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

Denver, NC · 23h

Raleigh News & Observer

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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, NC · 3d

Raleigh News & Observer

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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...

Raleigh, NC · 3d

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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 · 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...

Raleigh, NC · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d