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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 · 5d

The Fayetteville Observer

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Need Thanksgiving dessert? Try these 5 Fayetteville bakeries

If satisfying your sweet tooth this Thanksgiving is a non-negotiable, but you don’t have the baking prowess necessary to whip up a full dessert spread, Fayetteville business owners have you covered. Here are five locally owned bakeries offering Thanksgiving-specific specials or are open for dessert orders the week of Thanksgiving. Superior Bakery A Fayetteville staple since 1956, Superior Bakery offers a variety of Thanksgiving pies and cakes. Classic pie options such as apple, cherry and pumpkin cost $21.99 each, while pecan and lemon meringue pies cost $23.99 each. Eight-inch cakes start at $39.99, and 8-inch layer cakes start at $32.99 each. Call ahead at 910-424-4242 or visit in person to place your order. Where to find them: 2433 Hope Mills Road, Fayetteville Hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday More information: facebook.com/SuperiorBakery or superiorbakerync.com The Sweet Palette In addition to its regular assortment of baked goods, The Sweet Palette owner Patsy Crawford said she will add two new flavors to her menu for Thanksgiving: Pumpkin and apple pie-flavored macarons, cheesecakes and cupcakes will be available. There will also be apple, pumpkin, pecan and sweet potato mini pies, as well as Thanksgiving-themed sugar cookies. All options range from $3 to $4,

Fayetteville, NC · 2d

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 · 12d

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This Little North Carolina German Cafe Bakes Its Own Cakes To Follow Your Schnitzel And Spätzle

Some of the best meals in North Carolina hide behind the plainest storefronts. In Fayetteville, one small strip mall spot serves crispy schnitzel smothered in homemade gravy, then sends guests over to a bakery case loaded with cakes and pastries made in-house. It is the kind of place locals mention...

Fayetteville, NC · 22h
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The Flower Bar: A new creative oasis for women in Fayetteville

The Flower Bar is Fayetteville’s first experiential craft and cocktail lounge. Located at 719 Sterling St. in Fayetteville, N.C., The Flower Bar is scheduled to open this December. Co-owners Johanna Brumm and Dennis Bonnema are on a mission to provide Fayetteville, N.C. with a safe space for women of all generations to drop in to enjoy a refreshing cocktail or mocktail while indulging their creativity.

Fayetteville, NC · 4d

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This North Carolina Balkan Restaurant Serves Old World Cabbage Rolls Stuffed With Meat And Rice

My brain went straight to somebody’s grandmother the moment I saw stuffed cabbage rolls on the menu. Ground beef, pork, and rice get wrapped inside tender cabbage leaves at this newer Balkan restaurant just outside Raleigh. The recipes come from the owner’s family, which makes the whole place feel...

Cary, NC · 20h

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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 · 3d

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Self-Guided Tour of 14 Fayetteville Historic Sites, Including Rarely Open Spots, Set for Nov. 14

Preservation North Carolina will host the first Fayetteville Ramble on Saturday, Nov. 14, from noon to 4 p.m. It's a self-guided tour of 14 historic buildings, homes, and landmarks in downtown Fayetteville. Tickets cost $25 per person, The Fayetteville Observer reported. A closing reception follows at MacPherson House Bed &...

Fayetteville, NC · 2d

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7 North Carolina Barbecue Joints Still Cooking Whole Hogs Over Wood Coals

Some pitmasters in North Carolina still shovel glowing coals under an entire pig, one scoop at a time, for hours. No gas dial. No shortcut. Just wood burned down to embers and a whole lot of patience. I love that detail. The coals come from wood burned separately, then get...

North Carolina · 19h

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10 North Carolina Puerto Rican Spots Where Regulars Show Up Every Single Week

Puerto Rican food has found a real home in North Carolina, from Durham and Raleigh down to Fayetteville and the coast near Jacksonville. These are the kitchens where people come back week after week for pernil, mofongo, tostones, and empanadas that taste like a family recipe. Some are sit-down restaurants,...

North Carolina · 19h

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This North Carolina Farmers Market Has Fresh Produce, Homemade Pies And Baked Goods Ready For Thanksgiving

A 12-layer chocolate cake sounds like a baking challenge nobody should attempt before Thanksgiving. Luckily, a family bakery at this market has already done the stacking for you. It started small and grew into a market favorite. Today, its signature cake stands alongside homemade pies and seasonal pumpkin sweetbread. Twelve...

Raleigh, NC · 3d

ABC11 Eyewitness News

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Christmas parades and holiday events across central NC: 2026 Holiday Guide

Here are some events across central NC the whole family can enjoy together.

Raleigh, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Scott Mason, WRAL's former Tar Heel Traveler, launches new venture

Scott Mason, a long-time television journalist known to many as the Tar Heel Traveler, is back telling stories about North Carolina and its residents. On social media, Mason announced a new video podcast, and he confirmed to The News & Observer it will debut on Tuesday, Dec. 1. He’s also appearing in television commercials, lending his voice for audiobooks, continuing his work as a motivational speaker and hopes to announce a new television venture in the weeks ahead, he said. “Hard to believe, but I’ve been telling stories on television for 42 years, mainly inspiring stories,” Mason told his Instagram followers. “I’ve met so many great people. Well, change has happened in my life. Although I still plan to tell stories, though in just a bit of a different format. I’m so excited about it, and I will be telling you a lot more about what’s coming in the weeks ahead.” On TikTok , Mason’s recent videos are from the recent North Carolina State Fair, interviewing fair officials and vendors about their crafts, using the moniker “Scott Mason Stories,” which is also the name of his new website . Mason confirmed he was no longer at WRAL in August after

North Carolina · 4d

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Bennett takes E2Live message to younger generation

RAEFORD — Alfricka Bennett is taking her E2Live message to a younger audience, using two new children’s coloring books to help introduce kids to fruits and vegetables and the benefits of healthy eating. Bennett recently released the E2Love Fruit Coloring Book and the E2Live Vegetables Coloring Book, designed...

Raeford, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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NC's Lumber River State Park grows by 3,005 acres. Here's what to know

North Carolina has purchased 3,005 acres along the Lumber River in Robeson County, making Lumber River State Park the second-largest in the state system. The park now spans 16,594 acres, trailing only South Mountains State Park in Burke County. FULL STORY: With purchase of 3,005 acres, this state park is now NC’s second largest Here are key takeaways: The state paid just over $3.8 million for the land near Fair Bluff, with $3.6 million coming from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund and the rest from the state Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. The Conservation Fund, a national nonprofit, bought and held the property before selling it to the state. Guenevere Abernathy, the group’s North Carolina director, said negotiations with Ivy Lodge Timber took about three years. Roughly 1,000 acres are upland, while much of the rest is cypress and hardwood swamp forest that supports wildlife including American alligators, Abernathy said. The new tract is bordered by the South Carolina state line, N.C. 904 and about four miles of the Lumber River. State spokeswoman Kris Anne Bonifacio said staff have begun marking boundaries, and officials hope to eventually add river-access campsites, though no timeline has been set. Lumber River

Robeson County, NC · 1d

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

NC NEWSLINE - 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....

North Carolina · 1d

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Best Barbecue in the NC Triangle – Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, Knightdale

If you’re a fan of NC barbecue or Texas barbecue, thankfully we’ve got a lot of great options in the Triangle now! And far beyond the traditional Eastern North Carolina barbecue that we typically get here. Check out the list below to get your smoked meat on…. The...

Durham, NC · 8d

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North Raleigh Whataburger Sits Finished But Empty Months After Construction Wrapped

A Whataburger at 6305 Falls of Neuse Road in North Raleigh finished construction months ago, but the drive-thru remains empty and the parking lot sits vacant. Hopeful customers drove through the lot last Thursday only to find a completed building with no burgers for sale and no date for when that might change.

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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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 · 6d