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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 · 2d
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Raleigh News & Observer

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Best restaurants in Raleigh? These rank as the top 10 places to eat

A North Carolina restaurant was named one of the nation’s best — but it wasn’t done having its moment in the spotlight. Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern now ranks as the No. 1 place to eat in Raleigh . To determine the best restaurants in the city, Tripadvisor said it studied food listings on its travel website. It considered “page views, reviews and individual attributes such as price range, cuisine and location, as well as aggregated Tripadvisor data comparing user interactions with all the other restaurant pages for this locale.” Which other Raleigh restaurants rank high? Like Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern, several of the other top-ranked restaurants are in downtown Raleigh. But the list also included dining destinations ranging from a Glenwood Avenue institution to a fan-favorite spot near N.C. State University. Here are the restaurants rounding out the top 10: Angus Barn at No. 2 The Pit Authentic Barbecue at No. 3 Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant at No. 4 Brewery Bhavana at No. 5 Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh at No. 6 Seasons 52 at No. 7 Bida Manda at No. 8 Poole’s at No. 9 State Farmers Market Restaurant at No. 10 Why Second Empire stands out Second

Raleigh, NC · 3d

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 · 2d

Queen City News

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Flight from Charlotte to Raleigh diverted back to CLT

A flight had to return to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) Monday morning, according to flight data.

Charlotte, 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 · 11h

Raleigh News & Observer

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Viral South Durham soul food restaurant has quietly closed its doors

Kale’s Kitchen Express, a build-your-own-plate soul food spot, has closed their Durham restaurant after more than 10 years in the catering business. The fast-casual comfort food spot announced on Instagram that they were no longer serving food from their 2100 Angier Ave. brick-and-mortar location in Durham after customers inquired about its absence. “Our messages are full of people saying y’all went by the location!,” the Oct. 21 post to followers said . “We decided it wasn’t in our best interest to renew our lease there... We genuinely appreciate all of the love and support! Please stay tuned as we transition and step into this new chapter of our journey.” The family recipe-inspired restaurant offered four-item trays in two sizes, standard and heavy. Guests could pick a main dish, two sides and choice of bread for their soul food combinations. Kale’s Kitchen featured Black American favorites like mac & cheese, fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, turkey wings, stuffed salmon, candied yams, baked beans and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @kales_kitchen While the storefront is no longer associated with Kale’s Kitchen, customers can still purchase meals through occasional pop-ups, catering, meal-prepping services and personal chef appointments, the

Durham, NC · 1d

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 · 2d

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Fill An Entire Cart For Only $25 At This Enormous Thrift Store In North Carolina

There’s a store in Cary, North Carolina that will permanently ruin your ability to pay full price for anything ever again. Dorcas Thrift Shop is that store, and once you’ve been, you’ll wonder how you spent so many years shopping any other way. Let’s start with something...

Cary, NC · 2d

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The Gables boutique hotel opens in Raleigh, North Carolina

The Gables, an 18-room boutique hotel located in Raleigh’s Mordecai neighborhood, is now open to guests. The property on Wake Forest Road was restored by […] The post The Gables boutique hotel opens in Raleigh, North Carolina first appeared on This is JELD ⚡️ .

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 · 1d

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Wake County man to pay off home after $100K Powerball win

Alvester Perry of Wendell bought a $3 Powerball ticket and won a $100,000 prize that his wife said will be used to pay off their house.

Wake County, NC · 2d

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6 Things Never to Do When Putting Up Christmas Decorations This Year

Fire departments in Culver City and Raleigh and the Texas fire marshal flag six decorating mistakes, from candles on a tree to overloaded extension cords.

Culver City, CA · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Triangle TV station announces new manager at the end of the year

ABC11 and WTVD-TV announced the appointment of a new general manager, Martin Ortiz, former manager of ABC30 and KFSN-TV Fresno. Ortiz will join the station at the end of November when longtime general manager Rob Elmore retires after his 45-year career in broadcast journalism, The News & Observer previously reported . ABC11 is The N&O’s newsgathering partner. “I am honored and thrilled to lead the talented team at ABC11 and to serve the Raleigh-Durham community,” Ortiz said in a press release. “WTVD has a proud legacy of delivering trusted news and being a vital presence in central North Carolina. I look forward to building on that foundation, growing our reach across every platform...” Ortiz has worked for ABC-owned television stations for more than 20 years.

Raleigh, NC · 4h

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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 · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Locally owned fusion restaurant abruptly closes Hillsborough Street location

Bul Box Asian Grill abruptly closed their 2526-100 Hillsborough St. location on North Carolina State University’s campus. On Friday, Oct. 30, the business announced on Instagram that the location’s last day would be Saturday, Oct 31. There are five others of the chain’s locations across the Triangle. “After some thought, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our Hillsborough Street location,” the fast casual spot’s post said . “We’re so grateful for every bowl we got to make for this community, whether it was a quick lunch between classes or a late night craving.” Bul Box’s Asian-inspired cuisine features well-known dishes from Korea, Vietnam, China and Japan. Customers can choose between bahn mi sandwiches, signature or create-your-own bowls, ramen and appetizers like bulgogi fries and mac & cheese spring rolls, according to their website . View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bul Box NC (@bulboxgrill) Bul Box’s original location opened at the Transfer Co. Food Hall before expanding the brand into a second Raleigh location on Hillsborough Street, along with locations in Morrisville, North Hills, Garner and Durham. Minus the Hillsborough Street site, all other locations are still open for customers. “Using the freshest possible ingredients, we

Raleigh, NC · 2d

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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 · 23h

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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 · 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 · 1d

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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 · 8h