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The kind folks at Smashburger asked me to stop by and check out their latest location which recently opened on Falls of Neuse Rd in North Raleigh. While I am not a burger expert, I …

I’ve posted about Sola before, because it’s my favorite coffee shop in the Triangle. But dear readers, they have now started offering some fancy toasts mid-day. I was invited to sample some of these and …

Motivated Monday – Fresh local salads and kale/quinoa bowls at b.good 3 out of 5 stars Right over in North Hills a new fast-casual restaurant, b.good, has opened the specializes in “real” fast food. They …

Big Al’s Family-Run BBQ is delicious local NC Eastern Barbecue 5 out of 5 stars Since transplanting to Raleigh from South Florida seven years ago, I’ve gradually come to know and appreciate good Eastern Carolina …

4 out of 5 stars Burger places. Everywhere I turn I see another one. Whether they are putting sushi on a burger or just smooshing the burger or charring the burger over charcoal, I’m usually …

There is a particular feeling, one of riding free on mountain roads, that I love feeling when we take a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway or any of the mountains along the Appalachian Trail. …

Got to Be NC Competition Dining Series (the Fire in the Triangle) is a wonderful way to sample great cuisine from North Carolina while at the same time feeling like you’re on a live TV show, a …

I’ve just got a quick blog post for this motivated monday. A healthy lunch that was good from Noodles & Company, and clocked in at only 375 calories. The only sad part is you have …

5 out of 5 stars It’s been five years since I’ve been to The Pit, after a meh experience at the one in Raleigh. But I was ready to give The Pit another shot after …

Finding the Healthiest Delivery Pizzas I hope I’m not the only one that occasionally will cheat on a diet to indulge in a little bit of pizza delivered to my doorstep. An impromptu party or …

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 at …

4 out of 5 stars Top This! is a small cafe inside a corporate building across from Rex Hospital complex. It’s a bit hard to find, but once you’re there you have plenty of parking …

5 out of 5 stars There are many places that I enjoy going to, each one for a different sort of mood. But when I need a meal that will be relaxing and luxurious, the …

4 out of 5 stars I’ve grown to learn my dear readers appreciate photos way more than a rambling description filled with synonyms for “delicious.” So here is your photo goodness. The family stopped over …