by Anna Beth Adcock | Aug 27, 2024 | Eat, September 2024
Four meals on wheels worth chowing down on in the Triangle.
Eat eat! Belly up for authentic Pan-Asian cuisine poised to sate the “drunchies”—or any craving, really—at a dump(ling) truck inspired by its founders’ youth overseas. The handpleated dumplings are all that and dim sum (“chicken minis” and veggie dumplings FTW), best paired with equally mouthwatering sides and sauces. Plus, stay tuned for a permanent location in the works! @chirbachirba
As Paris Hilton says: “That’s hot.” Grilling up a real reason to say cheese, Vane’s ops are at the ready to offer a smattering of quintessential American (and Venezuelan!) classics via one flavorful truck. Embrace big buns with the BBQ sauce-covered Craig burger; merge potatoes and the main meal via the House burger; or opt for wings, chicken tenders or fries (we hear the Buffalo ones are blazin’!). Truly a ~meating~ of the minds. @vanehotburgers
We (don’t) have the meats! Latin fusion gets a vegan makeover via a variety of veg-forward showstoppers—from the Big NoMac Taco and ever-so-spicy Takidilla (aka a quesadilla stuffed with Takis) to boundless plant-based birria ops (the star of the show!) served in the form of pizza, ramen, tacos, grilled cheese and loaded fries. After your savory fix, finish a truly rooted meal on the sweet side with a smoothie, frappe or coffee. V-edgy! @deplantasnc
“They see me rollin…” they eatin’ the lineup of Honduran-inspired eats that’ll truly test your definition of adventure eating—from snail soup in coconut milk and dried banana-based nachos to kebabs, sandwiches and oven-baked pork legs. And for those craving the classics, there’s tacos, enchiladas, carne asada and fried chicken on the menu. Either way, it’s sure to take your taste buds on a vibrant trip. @catrachilandiafoodtruck
by Chelsea Sutton | Apr 26, 2023 | April 2023, Eat
Grab your forks and get ready to get your grub on—Black Restaurant Week is here! From April 28 to May 7 (and beyond!), show your support for local Black-owned businesses throughout the Triangle while celebrating African American, African and Caribbean cuisines.
Launched in 2016 in Houston by founders Warren Luckett, Falayn Ferrell and Derek Robinson, BRW has since expanded its reach to communities throughout North America, and their efforts have only escalated since the pandemic given how hard the food and bev industry was hit.
For minority-owned businesses, the impacts are especially long-lasting. So the BRW team is on a mission to ease those lingering pandemic pains with their More Than Just a Week campaign focused on restimulating local Black communities by promoting Black-owned culinary businesses and professionals who cannot afford marketing efforts.
“COVID-19 changed the landscape since 2020,” explains Luckett. “Now the price of food is soaring. From being overlooked for revitalization funds to inflation, most Black-owned culinary businesses cannot afford advertisements/PR/marketing to build awareness and attract consumers. That’s why we proudly do this for free—it’s peer-to-peer support for 10 or 14 days within each market and for the past seven years.”
In addition to boosting sales and educating the community on the abundance of cuisines in the area, Black Restaurant Week also helps business owners secure grants and training through its Feed the Soul Foundation. We’ll eat to that.
So, what’s first on your culinary agenda? Here, a few options to get you started.
Blend of Soul
100% natural cold-pressed juice made from fresh locally sourced ingredients delivered straight to your door. Oh, kale yeah.
Blu Tee Spoon
You won’t even miss the meat in these gourmet vegan burgs—best enjoyed with a side of vegan mac and cheese and the signature hibiscus lemonade.
Uncorked Raleigh
Nosh on tapas while you sip your favorite vino—or grab a bottle (or three) to go.
Bon Fritay Haitian Street Food
Authentic Haitian street food (think rice bowls, fritay bowls and more) on the go.
Royal Cheesecake and Varieties
Old-school desserts (lemon pound cake, anyone?) get an innovative twist. Chicken and waffle cheesecake? Um—yes, please!
