Discover what had Raleigh talking in 2025—from viral civic shakeups to hot restaurant openings. See the stories everyone shared and debated.
North Carolina’s Michelin Moment
North Carolina will pay over $1 million over three years to be included in the Michelin Guide American South—here’s why.
New F&B at The Exchange
A host of new F&B concepts are set to join The Exchange Raleigh, including Toastique, Capulet Cocktail Club, Pranzo and Mezcalito.
Raleigh’s Recent Food & Beverage News
From new restaurants and bars to refreshed concepts and recent menu additions, here’s all the Raleigh food and beverage news to know now.
Foodie News You Can Use
All the food news in Raleigh you need to know now—from new concepts to longtime restaurant closings to just-launched brunch/lunch menus and more.
The Spiciest Dishes in Raleigh
From mouth-numbing ramen to fiery hot wings, explore Raleigh’s spiciest dishes that test your heat tolerance while serving up bold flavors.
Fall Bevs Beyond Pumpkin Spice
Ditch the basic pumpkin spice latte and discover Raleigh’s most creative fall drinks, from chai-cider mashups to spiced cocktails and more.
Serving Up Support
The Independent Restaurant Coalition continues to aid restaurants and bars struggling after natural disasters with two new grant programs.
Raleigh’s Struggle to Keep Restaurants
As icons continue to close, Raleigh faces a reckoning: Can a city obsessed with the next big thing actually build restaurants that stand the test of time?
Upcycled Cuisine Takes Off
In an effort to reduce food waste, local chefs are turning ingredients that would otherwise be thrown away into unique and decadent dishes.