Screaming headlines in the N&O would lead us to believe that Earth has been attacked (Arm the Giant Font!) and somehow two members of the Wake school board are stopping Tony Tata from defending his schools against th...
Eight North Carolinians and a Durham restaurant are among the semifinalists for the annual James Beard Foundation awards announced Tuesday.Click to Continue »
4 out of 5 stars Whether you are just visiting Moore Square to hit some museums or want a break in one of Raleigh’s historic areas, it’s worth stopping by City Market. Benelux Cafe is in the middle of it, not far from Big Ed’s. (...
Today, Allison tells us about Red Lotus--I cannot wait to give it a try! I try to stay on top of things that happen in my lovely town, I really do. So I felt like such a dope when I told my husband that we should use a datenight to try out ...
Triangle Restaurant Week is coming soon, January 23rd- 29th. Participating restaurants in the Raleigh area serve a special fixed price 3 course menu during this week. The following is a list of restaurant week menus sorted by price. I would recom...
For the past six years the Urban Ministries of Durham has hosted the Empty Bowls event, where 11 local restaurants debut a special soup served in handmade bowls from local potters to be judged by a panel of local celebrity judges. Empty Bowls supp...
Michael Angove first came to my attention when I discovered his handsome green and black botanical tray above. He is a pattern & textile designer who has worked for Jean Paul Gaultier, Liberty of London, Farrow & Ball among many others. Hi...
images courtesy of This Paper Ship Neal’s Deli in Carrboro is the perfect little lunch counter, and one of the best places for a sandwich in the Triangle. While particularly well regarded for their classic deli sandwiches that incorporate t...
When I lived out in San Francisco, cocktail hour was just that. Mixed drinks with a bit of panache and meant for some serious sipping. Chrome shakers, lots of ice and specialized barware. Out here in North Carolina, beer is the drink of choice ...
I went up to visit Steph, Josh, and Caleb a couple of weeks ago. Steph and I decided to do a bit of shopping. Where to go?? How about Georgetown? Why not? We hopped in the car, I let Steph do the driving since she is a city...
The first time I ever tried curried chicken salad was back in the mid-1980s when I was in graduate school at UNC. I had an assistantship at the U.S. EPA’s library, which at the time was in Research Triangle Park, … Continue reading →
Since the closure of popular drive-thru coffee kiosk Leapin’ Lizards, patrons seeking to support an independent coffee business in Fuquay have been out of luck. Until now.With the opening of Racin’ Java in early 2011, there’s much to get excited...
A few weeks ago I met some friends at La Shish in Cary. It is located in a strip mall, as is common here. The space itself is simple with off white walls and wooden tables. It is a family run Mediterranean restaurant. When we sat down the wait...
Once again, North Carolina is well represented in the semifinalists for the James Beard Awards, which were just announced. Magnolia Grill in Durham was nominated for Outstanding Restaurant. Ashley Christensen of Poole’s Diner in Raleigh was ...
Great Lakes Brewing has made its way to the Triangle! To welcome them, The Raleigh Times will be tapping kegs of Dortmunder Gold, Elliot Ness Amber, Commodore Perry IPA, Edmund Fitzgerald Porter, and offering a flight of all 4. The first 48 servic...
pic:davehornephotography pic:wallscapers.com Jibarra Review to come… Blue Corn Quesadilla: Adobo chicken breast, chorizo, mushrooms, peppers, onions, chihuahua cheese, blue corn tortilla Carne Asada: Skirt steak, onion, cilantro, li...
Introducing our New McFeature One of our classmates at burgiatry school, Dave Foley, has developed a new burgiatric niche: rating McDonald’s. Not the restaurant chain in general, mind you, but each store individually. But the burgers are identical...
Triangle Restaurant NewsTriangle restaurant news...that not everyone knows. Impress your co-workers at the water cooler.I'm trying not to drool on my keyboard as I type this, but thanks to the good folks over at Downtown Durham, Inc. we got word t...
I’ve written before about my issues with my weight. Well, it all came to a head last month when my blood work showed that I was technically diabetic. Yup, Type 2 diabetes. The fat man’s disease. Granted, I had just barely crossed over...