Following preliminary and regional rounds of competition, 20 NC chefs and pastry chefs and six bartenders battled it out in the grand finale of NCRLA’s Chef Showdown.
Oh, Hey, IPAs!
Drink an IPA at one of these Raleigh breweries to celebrate National IPA Day Aug. 4.
Ima(gin) That
Durham Distillery’s third gin in its Conniption lineup, Conniption Kinship, boasts a beautiful purple hue that changes colors when mixed in cocktails.
Just Plane Awesome
RDU Airport’s New getReef Virtual Food Hall allows diners to order meals in advance for pickup—and soon for delivery as well.
Moves Like Jaguar
A new “eatertainment” concept called Jaguar Bolera is set to open at Raleigh Iron Works next year with food, drinks and games.
Fast-Casual Dine Listings
From take-out to tacos to BBQ sandwiches, here are our picks for some fast-casual eats around Raleigh.
I Only Have Fries for You
Celebrate National French Fry Day with the many types of fries found at our fave Raleigh restaurants—from crinkle cut to sweet potato.
Heart for Hospitality
LM Restaurants made it a company-wide goal to raise $100,000 for World Central Kitchen by the end of July.
Cheese the Day
Get ready to cheese the day—Raleigh Cheesy has opened its second storefront in Raleigh, offering custom charcuterie boards and classes.
We All Scream for Ice Cream
Where to cool off with a scoop for National Ice Cream Day July 17.



