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Semora, NC · Food & Drink
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BBQ restaurant abandons Durham expansion after backlash over beliefs
Brothers Nick and Bryce Dampf turned a backyard barbecue hobby into a Cary business recognized by the Michelin Guide. After launching their first pop-up in June 2021, the family built a following around Texas-style smoked meats and an openly Christian mission. But when Dampf Good BBQ prepared to take its...
whatnow.com
Michael’s English Muffins Plans Raleigh Relocation
Michael’s English Muffins is preparing to expand its footprint in Raleigh, with plans to move into a larger space within the same property to support the bakery’s growing retail and wholesale operations. According to Leigh Magazine, the business has signed a lease to relocate a few doors down from its current location on Spring Forest Road, moving from Suite 114 to Suite 110.
familydestinationsguide.com
You’ll Find Some Of The Best Southern Fried Chicken In All Of North Carolina At This Charming Rustic Restaurant
Not every great restaurant announces itself with neon signs, a line around the block, or a hashtag that’s been used forty thousand times. Some of the best places you’ll ever eat are sitting quietly in mid-sized cities, doing their thing without any need for outside validation, and Ron’s Barn Barbecue & Seafood in Sanford, North Carolina is one of those places.
wunc.org
The 2026 NC State Fair returns. Plus: The Broadside digs into giant pumpkins and Archangel Biscuits shares baking tips.
The North Carolina State Fair rolls back into Raleigh. Kent Yelverton, director of the NC State Fair, joins Leoneda Inge to discuss new foods, fun and features in 2026. The fair runs from October 16 through October 25 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Kent Yelverton, director, NC State Fair.
The Triangle Tribune
midtownmag.com
Sip the Camino: Travel by the Glass Here in Raleigh
At Vitis House, wine, tapas, and Chandler Parker’s stories offer a taste of northern Spain without leaving town. What if a wine class could take you somewhere without ever leaving Raleigh?. That’s the idea behind Sip the Camino, a class at Vitis House that pairs wines from northwestern Spain...
takingthekids.com
This Stunning North Carolina Restaurant Is A Local Favorite For An Unforgettable Visit
A striking look from the outside and an even more unusual one once you’re inside is more than enough reason to visit this place. This North Carolina restaurant has become a local favorite for exactly that kind of unforgettable experience. The design feels handcrafted, detailed in ways most restaurants...
hoodline.com
Chef-Driven Italian Market Opens in Oakwood's Century-Old Pharmacy Building
A new Italian-style market and deli opened its doors Thursday on Person Street in Raleigh's Oakwood neighborhood, bringing scratch-made sandwiches, pastas, and take-home meals to a storefront with deep neighborhood roots. Gallicchio's Market & Eatery is the work of chef Stacy Gallicchio Murphy, who says the concept draws inspiration from the Italian delis she grew up around in New England.
The Daily South
This Raleigh Restaurant Began With A Road Trip—Now It’s Serving Italian Pasta With A Southern Accent
The menu at Figulina in Raleigh, North Carolina, will look a little different each time you visit, but you’ll always find tempting Italian plates with a touch of a Southern accent. One month it might be country ham carbonara, tossing golden ribbons of fresh mafaldine in a creamy egg...
WRAL News
Foodie News: New owners at Bida Manda, new Halal-friendly spots, plus fall food festivals
The News & Observer reported that Café Royale, Raleigh’s newest all-day restaurant, opened this week in Raleigh’s The Exchange. Patrick Shanahan and Robby Opperman are joined in this venture with Frederique Leonard, whose French perspective helps guide this new all-day restaurant into the punk rock café that it is. The pink-walled café is filled with light and surrounded by windows where pastries and lattes seamlessly transition to salads, wine, evening cocktails and charcuterie. Visit them here.
thisisraleigh.com
Where to Get the Best Cookies in Raleigh (Voted by Locals)
For all you sweet tooths out there, you’ll be pleased to know that Raleigh has a serious weakness for warm, gooey, freshly baked cookies. We have many local, small-batch bakers who have perfected the art of the cookie, where you can get an indulgent sweet treat for every kind of craving.
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Massive food hall comes to North Carolina State Fairgrounds
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — We are one week away from the start of the North Carolina State Fair. This year, one of the biggest attractions might not be a ride but a brand-new food hall. This is the first new building on the property since 2006, and it sits...
FOX8 News
Popular North Carolina restaurant closes after over a decade
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A popular restaurant in Durham’s historic Hayti neighborhood is officially shut down, and dozens of regulars rushed to get one last meal over the weekend. Nzinga’s Kitchen is closed after more than a decade of serving Creole-inspired soul food on Fayetteville Street. On Saturday, long-time customers attended a community event at […]