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Angus Barn Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe & Christmas At The Angus Barn

If you’ve never visited The Angus Barn in Raleigh, North Carolina, during Christmas, you are seriously missing out! Between the incredible Christmas decorations, thousands of twinkling lights, delicious food, and cozy holiday atmosphere, it’s truly a Christmas lover’s dream come true!. And as someone who is absolutely...

Raleigh, NC · 3d
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Raleigh News & Observer

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Beyond Buc-ee's: Restaurants with Texas ties keep heading to NC

North Carolina is getting a taste of the Lone Star State. Texas-based Buc-ee’s, already building one store in the state, is now eyeing a second location along Interstate 95. The travel center could join Texas-inspired restaurants setting up shop in the Raleigh area. From a barbecue joint to a beloved burger chain, here are openings The News & Observer has covered this year: Buc-ee’s could build a second North Carolina travel center near I-95 and Halifax Road in Rocky Mount. Its first NC location is already under construction off I-85/40 in Alamance County, and there’s no official opening date. East of Texas , a Texas-style barbecue restaurant from owner Claire Calvin, opened at Durham’s American Tobacco Campus . The restaurant serves brisket, burnt ends, pork belly and housemade sausage. It’s an expansion of a Winston-Salem spot that opened in 2023. Shipley Donuts , founded in Houston in 1936, plans to open two Raleigh shops over the next two years, with the first expected in 2027. The chain is known for handcrafted doughnuts and savory kolaches stuffed with fillings like sausage and jalapeños. Whataburger opened its first Triangle locations : in Wake Forest at 489 Calvin Jones Highway and in Raleigh

North Carolina · 5d

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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 · 2d
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The North Carolina Fried Chicken Counter That Kept Its Recipe While Every Food Trend Came and Went

Some of the best meals in North Carolina hide inside buildings you would drive past a hundred times without a second look. I almost did, until a line of hungry people wrapped around an old brick corner caught my eye at lunchtime. Inside, the smell of hot, crispy chicken and...

Durham, NC · 3d
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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 · 20h

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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 · 1d

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Teens Hurl Slurs at North Hills Shoppers in Viral Video, Mall Says It's Disappointed

A TikTok video showing two young teens hurling racist and homophobic slurs at shoppers near Raleigh's North Hills has racked up more than 40,000 views, reigniting concerns about unsupervised teen gatherings at the upscale shopping district. The woman who posted the clip says it captured just one of three separate encounters teens had with patrons there within the same stretch of time.

Raleigh, NC · 3d

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Durham County Animal Shelter responds to photos showing deplorable conditions

The Animal Protection Society of Durham has responded to pictures posted on social media showing the shelter in deplorable condition and alleging poor care. The shelter confirmed with WRAL News that the pictures do not reflect what it looks like now following months of changes. WRAL News is not sharing those photos due to their graphic nature.

Durham County, NC · 3d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Popular Pittsburgh-based ice cream franchise opens first NC location in Raleigh

Pittsburgh-based ice cream franchise, Millie’s Homemade, announced on Monday, Nov. 2 an upcoming location in Downtown Raleigh. Originally launched in 2014, Millie’s was co-founded by Chad and Lauren Townsend. Raleigh will be the franchise’s first North Carolina location. The opening date has yet to be announced. “Get READY, Raleigh: we’re on our way to becoming besties!,” the company said in the post . “...we’ll have scoops and scoops of tasty stuff to announce.” The creamery company has locations in Pennsylvania, Florida, New York, Maryland, Texas and a mobile truck in Tennessee, according to its website . In addition to store locations and food trucks, the business packages their ice cream at Millie’s Ice Cream Works and sells pints in nearby grocery stores. “We’re on a mission to #spreadLove in our community through the simple joy of scratch-made ice cream,” the company said on his website. “That means real relationships and real ingredients – always sourced from farmers & artisans and proudly spun into super premium ice cream...” Triangle Business Journal reported that the site is scheduled to be at 325 Blake St. near Moore Square in Downtown Raleigh’s City Market before the end of the year. Millie’s sells classic, seasonal

Raleigh, NC · 3d

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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...

Burlington, NC · 11d

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Ladybug Creamery Opens in North Raleigh With $6 Scoops and Turkish Coffee Flavor

A new artisan ice cream shop has started scooping in North Raleigh, and it's leaning hard into North Carolina dairy and flavors you won't find at the usual chains. Ladybug Creamery opened at 3710 Exchange Glenwood Place, inside the Sojourn Apartments building near Glenwood Avenue and the Beltline, with a rotating lineup of a dozen flavors and a $6 scoop price.

Raleigh, NC · 2d

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You’ll Never Want To Leave This North Carolina Museum That Has A Restaurant For The Whole Family

Raleigh has been keeping a very good secret in plain sight, and that secret involves dinosaurs, butterflies, rooftop views, and a restaurant that makes leaving feel genuinely difficult. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the kind of place that earns a permanent spot on your list of favorite...

Raleigh, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Triangle restaurants and cafés face closures and changes. Here's what to know

Several beloved Triangle eateries are closing or relocating as owners cite post-pandemic struggles, oversaturated markets and shifting business conditions. From a longtime vegan standout in Raleigh to a national cookie chain, the local food scene is changing. Here are key takeaways: A fire at Village Coffeehouse in North Raleigh has shuttered the shop indefinitely, joining a wave of Triangle coffee shop setbacks that include The Optimist Raleigh ’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, Bad Brain Coffee Co .’s forced move from Raleigh Iron Works to make way for Drift Coffee + Kitchen, Village Coffeehouse ’s fire and the year-end closure of Parallax Coffee ’s Wendell location. ( Note: Parallax announced on Nov. 5 that they found a temporary space as a pop-up inside Daughters Soft Serve on N. Main Street in Wendell, starting mid-December.) Crumbl Cookies has closed multiple Triangle locations in 2026, including stores in Raleigh’s Six Forks Station, Chapel Hill and Cary’s Parkside, as the national chain reports a 70% drop in sales and its founders search for replacements to take over day-to-day operations. Fiction Kitchen , the influential Raleigh vegan restaurant , will close for good on Nov. 14 after 13 years, with owners Caroline Morrison and Siobhan

Raleigh, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Durham animal shelter says alleged poor conditions don't reflect the shelter today

A former Durham County animal shelter employee posted graphic photos he said showed the shelter’s poor conditions to Facebook on Wednesday. The employee alleged that dogs were fed moldy food, animals were covered in feces, roaches were falling from the ceiling and dead animals were piled up or laid across the ground waiting to be cremated. The Animal Protection Society of Durham, the nonprofit that runs the shelter under a county contract of over $1 million, confirmed it was aware of posts from “a former employee who has expressed dissatisfaction with the organization” in a Thursday statement . But the APS wrote that the former employee’s photos did not reflect the conditions of the shelter now. The former employee has not worked at the shelter for over four months, and the “historical” photos were not from the final months of his employment, APS wrote. “That does not mean we are dismissing what these images show,” the APS wrote. “APS has faced significant challenges, and we have been open about the changes needed to address them.” Design work starting on new animal shelter The News & Observer has previously reported on the animal shelter’s challenges. In July 2025, The N&O tour

Durham County, NC · 2d

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Adults Are Harder to Drag Home Than the Kids From This Raleigh Hall Packed With Model Trains

From the parking lot, it looks like just another big hall at the edge of a fairground. Then you step inside and realize the whole floor has been turned into a playground for people who never quite outgrew their love of tiny trains, old treasures, and bargain hunting. North Carolina...

Raleigh, NC · 21h

Lovely Garden Roots

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‘Leaf Removal Is Job #1' in November, a Durham County Master Gardener Says, While Dead Perennial Stems Should Stay Standing for Native Bees

Durham County Master Gardener Gary Crispell says leaf removal is job number one in November, while dead perennial stems should stay up for native bees.

Durham County, NC · 1d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Horticultural Oil Goes on for Lace Bugs Now, and Durham Master Gardener Gary Crispell Then Cleans and Puts Away the Sprayer, While Moving Azaleas Out of Full Sun

Durham County master gardener Gary Crispell says to hit azalea lace bugs with horticultural oil, clean the sprayer, and move sun-stressed azaleas to shade.

Durham County, NC · 17h

Raleigh News & Observer

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Best Indian food? These 4 Triangle restaurants rank among the nation's favorites

Eight North Carolina restaurants rank among the nation’s best places to eat Indian food. And half of those fan-favorite dining destinations are in the Triangle, a new report finds. FULL STORY: 4 Triangle restaurants rank among the nation’s best for Indian food Here are key takeaways: To create the list of the top 100 Indian restaurants in the country, Yelp studied customer feedback. The restaurant review website said the results published Oct. 29 highlight the “most-loved spots in the U.S. for classic and trending Indian flavors.” Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar in Chapel Hill’s Meadowmont Village shopping center ranked highest among the Triangle spots at No. 18 on Yelp’s list. Three Raleigh restaurants also made the cut: Bombay Curry on Strickland Road at No. 41, Masala House on East Millbrook Road at No. 65 and Mustang House on Fayetteville Street at No. 72. Bombay Curry was named the nation’s favorite place for Indian takeout on DoorDash in 2024. Restaurants in Durham also have received recent nods for Indian cuisine. Four other North Carolina restaurants made the latest list from Yelp: Curry Gate in Charlotte (No. 32), Curry Palace in Burlington (No. 67), Mehfil in Asheville (No. 76) and

North Carolina · 2d

NC Newsline

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A new documentary looks not-too-far back at NC college student voting this election

Some ballots haven’t even been counted yet, but a documentary about the 2026 election from the perspective of North Carolina college students fighting for campus early voting sites has already had its debut. “Where Do I Vote Again?” screened Thursday night at The Rialto in Raleigh. It encapsulates the work of students who tried to […]

North Carolina · 2d

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Cary Spotlight | New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar

Host: Dr. Chris Coetzer, Founder of Cary Spotlight. Guest: Ralph Ruocco, Owner of New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar. What if your neighborhood butcher shop was also a restaurant, specialty market, and wine bar? In this episode of Cary Spotlight Connect, Dr. Chris Coetzer welcomes Ralph Ruocco, owner and partner of the New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar in Cary, North Carolina.

Cary, NC · 1d