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All about the food scene in the Triangle

What does NC take more seriously than politics? Barbecue, as Senate hopeful learns.

A tweet from Democratic Senate candidate Cal Cunningham causes North Carolina barbecue uproar. The Lexington native clarifies that grilling isn’t barbecue.

September 29, 2020, 1:12 PM

It’s time for Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week. Here’s what that means in a pandemic.

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It’s time for Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week. Here’s what that means in a pandemic.

Centro’s meal kits brings home Mexican restaurant’s classics | Review

Food & Drink

Centro’s meal kits brings home Mexican restaurant’s classics | Review

September 26, 2020, 9:00 AM

‘It’s a bummer.’ Raleigh chef Cheetie Kumar weighs in on canceled James Beard awards.

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‘It’s a bummer.’ Raleigh chef Cheetie Kumar weighs in on canceled James Beard awards.

September 24, 2020, 2:33 PM

Vivian Howard’s Chef and the Farmer is making a comeback as an outdoor pop-up — for now

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Vivian Howard’s Chef and the Farmer is making a comeback as an outdoor pop-up — for now

A North Carolina pitmaster is on Netflix’s new barbecue show. Can he come out on top?

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A North Carolina pitmaster is on Netflix’s new barbecue show. Can he come out on top?

September 18, 2020, 6:11 PM

Brewery Bhavana owners step down, announce new CEO as restaurant tries to weather scandal

Business

Brewery Bhavana owners step down, announce new CEO as restaurant tries to weather scandal

Former kitchen worker at Poole’s Diner alleges sexual assault at the restaurant in 2017

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Former kitchen worker at Poole’s Diner alleges sexual assault at the restaurant in 2017

Cilantro Indian Cafe’s ‘homestyle with a twist’ menu means vibrant dishes | Review

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Cilantro Indian Cafe’s ‘homestyle with a twist’ menu means vibrant dishes | Review

September 14, 2020, 9:30 AM

As NC reopens like a ‘dimmer switch,’ bars say they are being left in the dark

Business

As NC reopens like a ‘dimmer switch,’ bars say they are being left in the dark

K&W Cafeteria closes in Cameron Village, ending an era for the Raleigh restaurant

Business

K&W Cafeteria closes in Cameron Village, ending an era for the Raleigh restaurant

Alpaca’s Peruvian chicken should be part of your (takeout) gastronomic adventure

Food & Drink

Alpaca’s Peruvian chicken should be part of your (takeout) gastronomic adventure

August 17, 2020, 8:00 AM

It may take a COVID-19 vaccine to reopen the doors of beloved The Players Retreat

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It may take a COVID-19 vaccine to reopen the doors of beloved The Players Retreat

These Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill restaurants have closed. Our updated list.

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These Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill restaurants have closed. Our updated list.

August 12, 2020, 9:00 AM

Cantina 18 chef offers taste of nostalgia with 18 Seaboard classics on takeout twin bill

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Cantina 18 chef offers taste of nostalgia with 18 Seaboard classics on takeout twin bill

August 8, 2020, 11:00 AM

Popular Greek restaurant Kipos vowed it would reopen in Chapel Hill. Here’s where.

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Popular Greek restaurant Kipos vowed it would reopen in Chapel Hill. Here’s where.

Istanbul’s menu of kebabs serves up the char-grilled flavors of summertime

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Istanbul’s menu of kebabs serves up the char-grilled flavors of summertime

August 1, 2020, 11:00 AM

Spanky’s successor Lula’s has closed for good on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill

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Spanky’s successor Lula’s has closed for good on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill

July 30, 2020, 6:34 PM

No one asked for it, but mustard beer is a thing. And you can find it in North Carolina.

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No one asked for it, but mustard beer is a thing. And you can find it in North Carolina.

July 30, 2020, 10:00 AM

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