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8 North Carolina Diners Where The Chili Cheeseburger Plate Comes With Onion Rings

Onion rings were supposed to be the side, but the first crunchy, golden bite made the burger fight for attention. That small surprise happens all over North Carolina, in plain little diners with paper napkins and squeaky booths. The chili cheeseburger here is a proud local tradition, piled with chili,...

North Carolina · 5d
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The best Carolina-style BBQ joints in the US, says USA Today. 2 are in Raleigh

In barbecue, Carolina-style usually means one of two things: vinegar or tomato. In bridging the barbecue divide, there’s a new ranking of Carolina-style joints that puts a Raleigh icon in the top spot. Raleigh’s influential smokehouse The Pit Authentic Barbecue was named the country’s best Carolina-style barbecue, according to USA Today’s 10Best. In compiling its rankings 10Best barbecue experts nominated top spots and readers voted for their favorites. The Pit helped brighten the spotlight on North Carolina’s most famous culinary tradition when it opened in downtown Raleigh. Co-founded by legendary pitmaster Ed Mitchell and now solely owned by Greg Hatem, The Pit serves up whole hog and Lexington-style barbecue, covering all the Carolina-style bases. The 10Best writers praised The Pit’s ability to cater to all tastes. “Whole-hog barbecue is the main event at The Pit, a Raleigh favorite housed inside a restored 1930s-era warehouse,” the story said. “In addition to pork, the venue offers a diverse range of other proteins including beef brisket, chopped barbecue turkey, and Southern fried chicken — and there are even barbecue soy nuggets for the meat-averse.” Though Carolina-style could mean either state, the rankings show a clear superiority. Of the top 10 Carolina-style spots, seven

Raleigh, NC · 4d

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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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He started selling banana pudding from trunk of his car, now he has a store in Durham: NC Made

One Durham man is reimagining a classic southern staple, banana pudding, with new flavors and combinations while staying close to his roots.

Durham, NC · 16d

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This North Carolina Sandwich Shop Just Earned Michelin Recognition For Its Homemade Bread And Big City Sandwiches

The bread here has a job description. It is made specifically for sandwiches, and the owners are stubborn enough to say so out loud. Honestly, I respect that. Even the sesame seeds get toasted before they ever meet the dough, which tells me this North Carolina sandwich counter is thinking several steps ahead of lunch.

Durham, NC · 12d

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JoCo Restaurant Week links businesses, community

JoCo Restaurant Week, now expanded countywide, features 23 restaurants through Nov. 7 and aims to connect local businesses with their communities.

Smithfield, NC · 6d

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Last Call for the Old Brewery Model? What’s Next for Triangle Craft Beer

For years, covering craft beer meant chasing an industry that refused to slow down. Another brewery opened. Another taproom expanded. Another industrial building filled with stainless steel tanks. Now, the brewery-closing announcement has become its own depressing social media genre. It begins with a heavy heart. It thanks the staff,...

Durham, NC · 3d

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8 North Carolina Country Ham Biscuit Spots Where The Salty Ham Gets Sliced Thin And Stacked High

Salt hit first, then butter, then a soft crumb that made the paper wrapper feel like a gift. That was the moment a plain little biscuit window in North Carolina turned a regular errand into a weekend mission. Country ham biscuits are a true North Carolina tradition, built from cured...

North Carolina · 5d

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We Found 9 North Carolina Bakeries Where Sweet Potato Pie Is The Star

One pie shop on this list bakes its sweet potato pie in a crust that won a State Fair blue ribbon. Another bakery only sells its sweet potato pies during the autumn months. I love that kind of stubbornness. It tells me somebody takes this humble orange pie very seriously.

North Carolina · 4d

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Raleigh's Angus Barn Unveils Billions of Lights and Decorations and a Room Honoring Family Legend

Inside the Angus Barn's red barn walls off U.S. 70 in Raleigh, Van Eure and her team have spent the better part of a month turning dining rooms, lounges and outdoor spaces into a full-blown Christmas wonderland, and by Sunday the work was nearly finished. “We started October 1st, and we're just almost done,” Eure said, with roughly a day of decorating left to go.

Raleigh, NC · 6d

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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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These 10 North Carolina Small Town Restaurants Could Become Your New Favorites

One restaurant on this list sits on a dock that you can reach by boat. Another serves egg creams and malt shakes in a vintage, old-timey setting. I love that kind of surprise. The towns behind these spots are small. One mountain village has about 700 residents. Another Blue Ridge...

North Carolina · 6d

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Hand-Patted Hamburger Steaks Smothered In Onion Gravy Keep This Unassuming North Carolina Diner Packed Every Lunch

I went looking for a plate of hamburger steak drowning in onion gravy and ended up with a folded crepe and a sauce I still can’t name. That is the funny thing about eating your way across North Carolina, because the humble spots often surprise you most. This one...

North Carolina · 7d

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The Massive North Carolina Flea Market Where Bargain Hunters Can Shop All Day On Just $40

Somewhere between your couch and the best Saturday you’ve had in months sits the Raleigh Market at 4285 Trinity Rd in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it’s been waiting patiently for you to show up. Hand over $40 and watch it work harder than you ever thought possible. Let’s...

Raleigh, NC · 7d

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Angus Barn's iconic Christmas wonderland, where family history meets holiday magic

The owner and her team spend weeks transforming all the dining rooms, lounges and comfortable spaces inside and out into magical holiday displays.

Raleigh, NC · 6d

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The Legendary North Carolina Restaurant That Has Refused To Serve Ketchup For Over 80 Years

In Raleigh, North Carolina, there’s a restaurant that has been grilling hot dogs, charming locals, and turning away ketchup for over 80 years without a single apology. The Roast Grill is not just a restaurant. It’s a statement. And that statement is: ketchup is not welcome here, it...

Raleigh, NC · 12d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 6d

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People Wait Outside For Hours At This 10-Table North Carolina Steakhouse That Serves Only Ribeye

There are restaurants that give you options, and then there’s the Beefmastor Inn in Wilson, North Carolina, which looked at the whole idea of options and politely showed them the door. One cut of beef, one dining room, and a line out front that tells you everything you need...

Wilson, NC · 7d