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This North Carolina Park Just Unveiled A Giant Basketball Tree With 23 Hoops That Anyone Can Play On

Swish. Clang. Okay, now try the branch three hoops higher. A 23-foot orange steel tree covered in 23 real basketball hoops sounds like something invented during a very strange halftime show. Instead, it is playable public art sitting in a North Carolina park. I would not make it ten feet...

Raleigh, NC · 7d
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Raleigh Oyster Fest Returns With Pitmasters, Vegan Bites and a Cheaper Ticket

Oyster shells and barbecue smoke will mingle at Raleigh Iron Works this Saturday as the Rawleigh Oyster Fest returns for its third go-round, this time with North Carolina pitmasters joining the lineup and a cheaper way in for anyone who felt priced out of the first two sellouts. The festival, themed “Smoke & Shuck,” runs from 1 to 5 p.m. at 1101 E. Whitaker Mill Road.

Raleigh, NC · 6d
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Insects in rice, floating black growth: 3 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 Oct. 20-26. Wake County sanitation scores The Wake County inspection management system shows 85 restaurant inspections were completed Oct. 20-26. One restaurant received a B grade (a score of at least 80 but lower than 90): Acacia Tree Asian Cuisine (101 Keybridge Drive, Suite 100, Morrisville) received a score of 87.5 on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The restaurant was in violation of 11 standards. Violations include a metal bowl of standing water with black growth floating inside, encrusted buildup of debris on several dishes stored as clean and flying insects inside bulk bins of rice, among other violations. The restaurant previously scored an A grade in January 2026. Durham County sanitation scores The Durham County

Wake County, NC · 12d

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Weekend best bets: Skate the Square, Oyster Fest, Oktoberfest

Nov. 6: Skate the Square - Fenton opens its outdoor ice rink for the season tonight. The event runs through February. Nov. 7: Little Fentonian Skate the Square - This ice skating event at Fenton is for kids under 7 and their parents. Nov. 7: Market on Tap: Jingle &...

Raleigh, NC · 6d
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Bar to bring elevated South Indian dining experience to Cary

CARY - Bar O Bar, a new contemporary Indian restaurant rooted in the culinary traditions of South India, will open in December in Cary. Built around the idea of being "Perfectly Indian," Bar O Bar celebrates the depth and diversity of Indian cuisine, with a particular emphasis on South Indian flavors and traditions. The restaurant's name draws from "barobar," meaning "perfect" in several Indian languages, reflecting a philosophy of balance that extends across its food, cocktails, design and hospitality.

Cary, NC · 7d

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The Pork Chops Taste Just Like Home At This Durham Soul Food Spot, And North Carolina Locals Rave About The Crispy Fried Chicken Too

Some meals remind you of a family reunion before you even finish the plate. In south Durham, a small counter-service kitchen has built a loyal following by cooking food the way grandmothers and aunties did on Sunday afternoons. The pork chops get the most attention, and the fried chicken earns...

Durham, NC · 7d

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Grits, Eggs, And Gravy Have Kept Raleigh Regulars Coming Back To Big Ed’s For Decades

Some breakfast spots chase trends, and some just keep the coffee coming while the trends pass by. In downtown Raleigh, one small Southern kitchen has built its whole reputation on the second approach. The plates come out loaded with eggs, grits, biscuits, and gravy, and the line at the door...

Raleigh, NC · 5d

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10 North Carolina Gluten-Free Bakeries Serving Treats Worth Driving Miles For

A former tennis pro now spends mornings making gluten-free bagels in North Carolina. I love that plot twist. Trading a racket for a rolling pin takes serious nerve. The surprises keep coming across the state. One Italian bakery sells gluten-free almond mousse cakes and chocolate hazelnut tarts beside its classic pastries. Another shop stocks take-and-bake cinnamon buns in a freezer case, so the treat can ride home with you.

Wilmington, NC · 8d

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Bone-In Ribeyes Meet Live Music And Craft Cocktails At This Classic Steakhouse In Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina

Some dinners are just meals, and some turn into the story you tell for years. In downtown Raleigh, one steakhouse has built its name on the second kind of night. A jazz set plays in the room, a thick bone-in ribeye heads to the table, and somebody nearby is quietly celebrating an anniversary. The place keeps a classic, dressed-up feel, yet it rarely acts stuffy or pretentious.

Raleigh, NC · 8d

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Downtown Raleigh and Cary to see new food spots coming soon

Two new restaurant moves are stirring up the Triangle dining scene. A national burger chain is making plans for Fayetteville Street, while a contemporary Indian concept prepares to open in Cary. Here are key takeaways: Five Guys Burgers & Fries has filed sketch plans to customize 442 Fayetteville St. in downtown Raleigh’s City Plaza , with interior renovations and added rear space for a walk-in cooler. The plan review is scheduled for Nov. 4, and the building is owned by Highwoods Properties Inc. Sama Hospitality is opening Bar O Bar , a contemporary Indian restaurant at 2301 Corley Road in Cary , in December. Led by Michelin-trained Chef Vikash Vumudi, the menu leans into South Indian flavors like tamarind, black pepper and fresh coconut, with dishes such as Donne biryani and Ghee & Gunpowder. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.

Raleigh, NC · 8d

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WakeMed NICU babies celebrate Halloween in adorable handmade costumes

WakeMed NICU babies celebrated their first Halloween in handmade costumes created by WakeMed's Sewing Volunteers.

Raleigh, NC · 7d

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12 North Carolina BBQ Plates That Make One Visit Turn Into a Standing Habit

You pull off a two-lane highway because your stomach is louder than the radio, and the building in front of you looks like it has not changed in decades. Then a paper plate of smoky chopped pork lands in front of you, and suddenly you are planning your next trip before the first bite is gone.

North Carolina · 8d

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John Michenfleder Wins the Old North Fall Final Joran Lake, NC Oct 31, 2026 28.70 lbs $2,360.00!

The 2027 Old North Spring schedule is posted! Come join us for another great Spring Trail! Tap on the link to view the schedule!. John Michenfleder weighed in 5 bass at 28.70 lbs taking 1st place and $2,360.00!. Drew Mathews & Landon Dorman 2nd with 21.66 lbs! $1,000.00!. Thomas Sheffer...

Raleigh, NC · 7d

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Cary Spotlight (Travel + Discover Edition): Issue #1105

• 😋🍴 Discover Cary (Eat & Drink): RBF, Your Authentic Champagne Bar. • 💡 Business Spotlight: From English Struggles to Everyday Confidence. • 🎁 Adventure starts close to home: Thank You For Your Gift. • 📅 Events: Planning your week in Cary?. 👉 Browse the...

Cary, NC · 7d

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Dig Into A Pastrami Sandwich At This Raleigh, North Carolina Deli Where One Diner Joked The Sandwiches Need A Building Permit

Some sandwiches are lunch, and some are a construction project. In Raleigh, there is a deli where the pastrami is stacked so high that one hungry diner wondered out loud if the thing needed a building permit. The joke stuck because it is not far from the truth. This shop...

Raleigh, NC · 9d

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An Inside Look at Ajja, Raleigh's Newest MICHELIN Guide Restaurant

Led by multi-talented chef Cheetie Kumar, Ajja opened in 2023 to great fanfare. In 2026 it became Raleigh's newest—and perhaps unlikeliest—MICHELIN Guide restaurant. Walking into Ajja feels like showing up at your friend’s backyard party. Embedded in a largely residential part of Raleigh’s Five Points neighborhood, guests walk alongside the restaurant’s single-story building to reach Ajja’s host stand.

Raleigh, NC · 9d

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Locals Keep Coming Back For Potato-And-Cheese Pierogi At This Polish-German Restaurant In Raleigh, North Carolina

Some dinner plans start with a craving that simply will not quit. In Raleigh, that craving often has a name, and it comes stuffed with potato and cheese. A small Polish-German kitchen in the city has spent years turning first-timers into regulars, and the humble pierogi is a big reason why. Some fans talk about it as the best they have ever had, which is a bold claim for a dumpling.

Raleigh, NC · 9d

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A Library Card Does More Than You Think

Your library card unlocks a whole lot more than books. Forget the season’s “It Girl” purse—the hottest accessory you can have is a library card. Gen Z and millennials are hitting the stacks at higher rates than their parents, and once you see what’s hiding behind that piece of plastic, it’s not hard to understand why.

Wake County, NC · 10d

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4 Restaurant Chains Closing North Carolina Locations in 2026

Flavor Hills opened its Durham restaurant in December 2025. Then in mid-August 2026, the brand shut that restaurant and its Downtown Raleigh location, effective immediately. Here are the restaurant chains that have already closed or are closing North Carolina locations in 2026. 1. Hickory Tavern. Hickory Tavern, the Charlotte-born sports...

Raleigh, NC · 11d

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New regional cuisine restaurant comes to Cary by the end of the year

Sama Hospitality is opening a new contemporary Indian restaurant called Bar O Bar in Cary following the success of Morrisville’s Fusion Nine, an Indian fusion dining experience. The new restaurant, located at 2301 Corley Road, is rooted in the culinary traditions of South India, bringing a “refined yet approachable” take on Indian dining to the Triangle. Scheduled for a December opening, the kitchen is lead by Michelin-trained Chef Vikash Vumudi. “We created Bar O Bar to showcase the depth, diversity and creativity of Indian cuisine beyond what many guests may have experienced,” Sai Ancha, co-owner said in a press release. “Cary felt like the perfect home for that vision. It’s a community that values great food and genuine hospitality, and we want every guest to leave having discovered something new, while feeling welcomed like family.” Bar O Bar centers on the depth and diversity of Indian cuisine, with an emphasis on South Indian flavors and traditions rather than the North Indian dishes that are widely associated with Indian cuisine in the United States, according to the press release. The opening menu will still feature ingredients familiar to the regional cuisine like fresh coconut, mustard seeds, black pepper and curry leaves.

Cary, NC · 10d