Motivated Monday – Healthy Eating Options in Raleigh
I know you’re trying to eat healthy right now so let’s break down some of the top local options for guilt-free eating. But, let’s be real, we’ll all be gobbling down wine and chocolates...
DeMandy.com Restaurant reviews for the Triangle and beyond.
JoCa’s Gourmet Dawgs N Shakes
Meat in tube form, as Anthony Bourdain calls the beloved hot dog, is so tempting that it will bust even the most resolute of dieters. We shouldn’t regret these temporary lapses, though. It is...
Butchers Market – Local Food Find in Raleigh, Cary and Charlotte, NC
The Small-Box Store Raleigh Has Been Waiting For Butcher’s Market a while ago spun off from a franchise to become independent and now the family of three store locations carries predominantly local foods. They...
Motivated Monday – Best Fast Food and Restaurant Salads
Finding the Best Fast Food and Restaurant Salads As a food-lover, there can be no worse feeling than wondering about the meal that could have been. Which is why I rarely order a salad...
Raleigh Christmas Lights 2016
It’s that time of year again to get in the car with a mug of hot cocoa and find the Christmas lights! I’ve put together a Google Map that you can use, using unconfirmed...
Raleigh Excursion: Robertson Millpond Paddle and Grounds Cafe
A Kayak Paddle and a Leisurely Coffee Stop There is such tranquility in floating gently through the sunken forest of Robertson Millpond, that for a few moments you forget that what lies beneath the...
Piedmont Farm Tour, April 23-24th 2016
Piedmont Farm Tour for Family Fun For only $30 for a car, you can bring the whole family on a fun farm scouting adventure while supporting local farmers in the Piedmont area. Why not?!...
Raleigh City Farm 4th Bearthday Celebration – April 23, 2016
Raleigh City Farm Hosting 4th Bearthday Celebration It seems like only yesterday that Raleigh City Farm completed their crowdfunding campaign and got down and dirty building the city farm. On April 23rd, Raleigh City Farm...
Motivated Monday: Tropical Smoothie Cafe
I love Tropical Smoothie Cafe because they have a lot of options for us calorie and macro counters. Here’s a combo I had recently: My hubby and I each ordered one of the salads,...
Got to Be NC Competition Dining is Back for 2016!
Got to Be NC Competition Dining The Got to Be NC Competition Dining Series, a single-elimination tournament highlighting the best of the state’s food and culinary talent, is officially back for 2016 with a...
Southern Ideal Home Show – April 8-10
Southern Ideal Home Show, with Brews & Bites The Southern Ideal Home Show, happening at the fairgrounds next month, will be featuring local brews and bites, in addition to the 300+ home and garden pros....
Newk’s Eatery – Healthy Fast-Casual in Cary, NC
Yes, another healthy fast-casual option in Cary with an under 600 calorie menu.
Juicing – Cold remedy, magic elixir, detox? Or bunk?
A popular juice shot recommended by the internet to fight off a cold or a flu is a shot of lemon juice, ginger, and a dash of cayenne. That’s what the staff at Juicekeys...
St. Baldrick’s Benefit at Fox & Hound Aug 27th
St. Baldrick’s Charity Event at North Hills If you enjoy helping people while eating $2 tacos, i think I have the event for you. Next week, the Fox & Hound is hosting a charity...
Fried Chicken & Bubbles Event, Aug 21 2015 in Durham, NC
Fried Chicken & Bubbles Event, Aug 21 2015 in Durham, NC Tastings and pop-ups are really fun events to go to, and this one sounds pretty interesting, if your stomach is up to the...
Kamado Grille – North Raleigh, NC
Kamado Grille, Fresh American Food, Expertly Grilled A new dining experience has hit North Raleigh and although had the pleasure at least five or six times now, I am just finally getting to tell...
Upcoming Events in the Triangle, May – July 2015
Here are a collection of mostly food-related and festival events coming up in the Triangle. Almost all of them look to be family-friendly. Saturday, May 30th: Blues and Brews Festival, Durham supporting local Durham...
