Raleigh Archive

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 …

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 …

We stopped in to Zöe’s in North Hills, looking for a healthy lunch. I was pleased to see this under 500 calorie ordering guide, which has the gluten free menu on the back. I decided …

You want something to eat and it’s before or after a big game or concert at the PNC Arena or Carter-Finley Stadium? Here are some choices of where to eat if you’re in the area …

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 …

4 out of 5 stars First look at Yellow Dog: I managed to convince the family to let me head quite out of the way for a nice cup of coffee and a stop to …

3 out of 5 stars My quest continues unfulfilled for a new go-to Latin food restaurant that is not Mexican food. I was psyched to see Latin Quarters open up on Six Forks road not …

Mia Francesca is a spacious restaurant attached to the Renaissance Hotel, with an upscale yet rustic feel to the inside. It’s decked out with large booths and lots of rich wood, but also with lots …

Find the Christmas lights! I’ve put together a Google Map that you can use, using unconfirmed data from: http://www.christmascarolina.com/ WRAL Yelp http://www.susoutter.com/2012/12/the-best-neighborhoods-for-christmas.html https://localwiki.org/raleigh/Christmas_Lights_List See the map at Google Maps here. Where relevant, I’ve included the …

4 out of 5 stars UPDATE: Captain J’s have sent their new menu! Captain J’s Seasonal menu Captain J’s Chinese menu Captain J’s American menu ORIGINAL POST: Acting on a Chowhound tip, we ventured over …

4 out of 5 stars Macaroni and cheese is one of my top ten weaknesses. So I’ve never really considered Noodles & Company for a healthy lunch, given that their name features one of the …

Got to be NC Fest – All sorts of family fun at the Fairgrounds, including bluegrass, carnival rides, and most importantly, local beer, wine and food expo! And the Pig Jig, raising money for the …