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Featured Restaurant News

• Chef Michael Bongiorno is formally bringing a style of the Italian way of life to Midtown Raleigh. Building on the success of Bongiorno & Son —the favored Italian deli and market based in Lafayette Village in 2020—he celebrates the grand opening of his latest idea, Pranzo, immediately (Aug. 14). Located on the bottom flooring of 1000 Social at The Exchange Raleigh, Pranzo affords a standard but fashionable eating expertise designed round relaxed socializing, ingredient-driven dishes, and premium imported Italian items. While the venue features a choose marketplace for specialty gadgets, the main focus is a vibrant, informal eating ambiance that transitions seamlessly from lunch into night gatherings. Central to the Pranzo expertise is the genuine Italian custom of aperitivo—a pre-dinner ritual that includes mild bites and drinks crafted to awaken the urge for food and savor the second. Complementing the menu is a extremely distinctive, hand-picked wine program prioritizing small vineyards, natural producers, and women-owned wineries, that includes labels not discovered elsewhere within the area. Get familiar with Pranzo here.

Wake County Restaurant News

• We are getting nearer and nearer to the opening of the historic Flowers Cottage, which is able to home two ideas in a single spot: Cottage Coffee and Park Bar in Dix Park. The renovated 100-year-old cottage will boast a comfortable cafe inside in addition to a coated outside bar. The upstairs cafe opens to an expansive deck that includes terraced seating that provides you a jaw-dropping view of the fields in Dix Park in addition to Raleigh’s expansive skyline within the distance. And the staff behind it? Justin Pasfield, Jeff Clarke, Dillon Myrick and Sarah Sugg whose mixed expertise has ties to Raleigh favorites like Person Street Bar, Big Cat, Locals Seafood, Natural Science Bar and Boulted Bread. Look for them to open later this month. Follow along on Instagram here.

• The Triangle Business Journal is reporting that the breakfast spot PopUp Bagels is coming to Village District in Raleigh, taking on the previous Kale Me Crazy house. The fast-growing chain is thought for a easy menu of recent sizzling bagels, schmears, and occasional. Check them out here.

• Raleigh Magazine reported this week that Cora Kitchen + Bar, a brand new Spanish and Latin tapas spot, is ready to mushy open within the former Station house on Person Street late subsequent week. This all-day eatery is led by Chef Sarah Frey of the favored breakfast and occasional truck Mr.Burro — so sure, wonderful breakfast burritos are on the menu! Cora will serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks, with a newly renovated, cozy outside patio. Cora is a part of the staff behind downtown favorites together with Hibernian Pub, Watts & Ward, Raleigh Beer Garden, and Morgan Street Food Hall. Thanks to Raleigh Downtown for sharing further particulars. Get your mouth watering here.

• RalToday shared that Drift Coffee & Kitchen is opening its latest Raleigh location at Dix Park this Saturday, August 15. The new store at The Weld will have fun with group bike rides, a scavenger hunt and free totes for the primary 50 friends. All opening-day gross sales will profit Oaks & Spokes. Drift additionally has plans to open one other location in Raleigh’s Iron Works. Visit Drift here.

• Reader Lucille Auteri tipped us off to the truth that North Carolina, particularly Raleigh, is on the point of get their first location of Nash & Smashed at 5821 Poyner Village Parkway. Their menu options fried hen, Nashville-style sandwiches, smashed burgers and extra. Get to know them here.

• Reader Frank Rhodes shared with us the information that K38 in downtown Cary is ready to open August twenty ninth at 147 E. Chatham Street. This might be their seventh location and follows the latest opening in downtown Raleigh’s Seaboard Station. What does the K38 signify? The “K” stands for kilometer, denoting the Thirty eighth-kilometer mark on the coastal freeway in Baja. Founder Josh Vach was impressed by surf journeys down the Baja Peninsula, roadside taco shacks, and the precise surf break at that location when opening the unique restaurant in 1993. Now you recognize. Pay them a visit.

• Reader Chris Creighton famous that Cary can also be getting a Little Caesars Pizza at 100 Wrenn Drive in between Duck Doughnuts and Chipotle. No opening date as of but. Visit Little Caesars here.

Durham, Orange & Chatham Restaurant News

• Little Bull opened of their new house this week finishing a year-long renovation of a historic constructing courting to the 1910s in downtown Durham’s National Register historic district (301 East Chapel Hill Street). The work preserved numerous the constructing’s historical past with wooden from the unique inside partitions and repurposed the salvaged beams right into a staircase that now connects the principle eating room to the upstairs bar. Little Bull will serve dinner nightly starting at 5 pm, with weekend brunch persevering with on Saturdays and Sundays. The staff plans to introduce weekday lunch service this fall, marking the restaurant’s first lunch providing. Congrats to Oscar Diaz and Juan Camilo Espada and all the Mezcalito Group. Visit them on Instagram here.

• Triangle Business Journal shared the information that Oakwood Deli, which operates in downtown Raleigh, seems to be taking its signature sandwiches to Durham after submitting plans with the town for a brand new location at 702 and 706 E. Main St. on the nook of Main and Fayetteville streets.  The web site was previously dwelling to longtime soul meals restaurant JC’s Kitchen, which has closed. The deli serves premium meats from New York-based Boar’s Head and affords breakfast all day, in addition to salads, tacos and specialty sides. Visit Oakwood here.

• Durham Downtown shared that Durham is getting a brand new Colombian bistro, with the information {that a} idea referred to as Melao is taking on the previous Little Bull house at 810 N. Mangum Street. Inspired by Colombia’s unbelievable variety, anticipate vibrant flavors, considerate cocktails and dishes rooted in custom. Think tropical fruits like lulo and maracuyá, recent seafood impressed by Colombia’s coasts, comforting classics like bandeja paisa, and a lot extra. Every dish and cocktail will showcase the daring, soulful flavors that make Colombian delicacies unforgettable. Whether you grew up with these flavors otherwise you’re discovering them for the very first time, get enthusiastic about Melao opening in September. Follow their progress on Instagram here.

• In Chapel Hill, Chapelboro reported that one other enterprise has opened within the Eastgate Crossing buying middle. The Einstein Bros. Bagels chain opened its first-ever Chapel Hill location this week on the former Bruegger’s Bagels house. Bruegger’s was compelled to completely shut its location in Eastgate after taking intensive flood harm throughout Tropical Depression Chantal in the summertime of 2025. Visit Einstein Bros. Bagels here.

• Up in Mebane, Chapel Hill Carrboro Foodies founder Carrie Brogren shared the information that Fratelli Italian Kitchen is opening quickly in downtown Mebane. She indicated that the menu will function chef impressed Italian dishes, home made pastas, recent steaks, scrumptious desserts, craft cocktails, an distinctive wine checklist, and extra. They might be situated at 119 West Clay Street and hope to open in September. Visit them on Facebook here.

• Down in Chatham County, get a primary style of the upcoming a Tavolo Italian Eatery throughout a particular menu takeover at The Sycamore at Chatham Mills, this by August 16. Guests can get pleasure from a choose assortment of dishes from the upcoming a Tavolo menu alongside a lot of The Sycamore’s signature cuts and sides. The lounge menu will function a Tavolo gadgets as nicely. The week will conclude with a particular brunch on Sunday from 11am-3pm. Opening this September in MOSAIC at Chatham Park, a Tavolo is the sister restaurant to The Sycamore and can supply a heat, elevated-casual method to Italian eating. This takeover is an opportunity to attempt a number of the dishes that might be featured on the new locatino. Preview the menu here and make a reservation here.

• Also in Pittsboro, Pittsboro Eats shared by way of Facebook that Sippers Cafe & Bakery has opened in The Alpha Center situated at 697 Hillsboro Street. Their purpose is to supply a welcoming house for associates and households to get pleasure from scrumptious espresso, beautiful espressos, and delectable desserts. The café offers a novel alternative for transitional aged youth (ages 15-23) who face challenges similar to psychological sickness, bodily or mental disabilities, or socioeconomic hardship. Visit them here.

, Closings

• Triangle Business Journal reported that Smash Social Club, which Raleigh restaurant group LM Restaurants opened late final 12 months within the former Carolina Ale House house on Glenwood South, has closed briefly. Stay tuned.

• The News & Observer reported that CO closed its Raleigh location in June, ending an eight-year run in North Hills. The Durham location stays open.

Food Trucks

• The closing Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo might be held from midday to 4 p.m. on September 27. You’ll discover foods and drinks at over 30 meals vehicles in addition to inflatables and household enjoyable for all ages. It might be hosted at Durham Central Park (500 Foster Street, Durham). Go forward and mark your calendar. Get all the details here.

• Looking to seek out your favourite meals truck (or stalking them and easily don’t need to should admit it)? We perceive. Find them on Street Food Finder here.

Events

• Foodies! Head to your native Wake County Library….why you ask? On Saturday, August 22 at 2 p.m., Oberlin Regional Library will host an writer speak with Brigid Washington, who might be discussing her culinary memoir Salt, Sweat, & Steam: The Fiery Education of an Accidental Chef. Folks can register here. In addition, a number of of the Wake County branches supply Cookbook Clubs, a enjoyable twist on the normal guide membership. Participants all try a duplicate of the identical cookbook, meet to debate it, and sometimes share one thing they loved making from it. They’re all the time a good time and an exquisite manner for meals lovers to attach. Details here.

• The fiftieth annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival, a beloved Cary custom celebrating creativity, group, and the “Lazy Daze” of summer time, will happen the weekend of August 22-23, from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. each days. Explore the work of greater than 250 distinctive artists from throughout the nation, get pleasure from reside leisure on 4 levels, and savor scrumptious bites and drinks from 25+ meals and beverage distributors. Experience hands-on artwork actions, skilled artisan demonstrations, and loads of kid-friendly enjoyable in Kid Daze, together with the fan-favorite Kid Collectors Market, the place younger competition goers should purchase pint-sized items created by Lazy Daze artists. Don’t overlook to loosen up within the beer backyard or the brand new Lazy Lounge as they have fun 50 years of artwork, music, meals, and summer time recollections. Check out the food vendors here, and get all the event details here.

• The Sola Hot Mini 5K might be held on Saturday, September twelfth. Join the group and Sola’s battle to discover a remedy to finish ALS. Any and everybody is inspired to come back out – runners, walkers, volunteers, donors, cheerleaders, children, strollers, mothers, dads, associates, household…simply be there. And don’t overlook, in the event you register earlier than August thirtieth you get a race shirt included with registration. Get all the details here.

• Tickets are on sale now for the 2026 Dinner within the Meadow occasion on September thirteenth for a fundraiser that helps the Leonard-Mobley Small Farm Fund, a non-profit group that helps small farms in North Carolina. Get tickets and all the details here.

• On Sunday, September 27, from 12 to six p.m., the inaugural Carolina Culture Food Fest will remodel Moore Square into an thrilling celebration of meals, tradition, and group. With the tagline “Where Food, Family & Fun Come Together,” the free, family-friendly competition will convey collectively meals vehicles, cooks, dessert distributors, native companies, nonprofit organizations, and group leaders from throughout North and South Carolina. One of the competition’s most anticipated sights might be a reside meals competitors, the place taking part cooks and meals distributors will put their signature dishes, creativity, and culinary expertise to the check. Get all the details here.

Food Bank Corner

• Help children immediately! If you checked out a classroom of 30 third graders, you in all probability couldn’t select the 5 who’re secretly worrying about going to mattress hungry. But that’s the unhappy actuality in central and japanese North Carolina immediately, the place 1 in 5 children are receiving discounted or free college meals. It’s normally the perfect diet they get all day, as their dad and mom attempt to stability paying all of the payments with retaining everyone fed. This Back-to-School season, please think about supporting programs that let kids go to bed after a full and healthy meal each night. Every $30 we obtain turns into 90 nutritious meals delivered by backpack packages, meals pantries, and different native providers.

Featured Restaurant News

• NOCO Brews & Bites is formally open at The Salvage Yard at Raleigh Iron Works (2320 Salvage Yard Drive). This isn’t simply one other brewery, espresso store, restaurant or bar. This is a spot the place you may meet for espresso, spend time outdoors, get pleasure from a beer brewed on-site, or keep into the night over drinks and a chew. Open seven days every week, they’ve assorted bakery gadgets from Union Special, Benchwarmers, and Sweet Nothings Bakery, together with some mild savory gadgets. Get to know them here. Congrats to Jay Bond and Jeremy Bond of Bond Brothers Beer Company.

Wake County Restaurant News

• And talking of Raleigh Iron Works, Raleigh Magazine shared the information this week that Raleigh’s former Jaguar Bolera location is getting new life. Eatertainment chain Punch Bowl Social filed permits immediately to upfit the Raleigh Iron Works house with a brand new bar and arcade and sport areas. Get familiar with Punch Bowl Social here.

• The Triangle Business Journal reported this week that Stevie and Jason King are opening a wine bar referred to as Velvet & Vine at 10501 Shadowlawn Drive within the Falls River Town Center. Look for them to open by the tip of October, in time to host friends through the holidays. They will concentrate on European wines and small bites, together with charcuterie, flatbreads, burrata and extra. Taking over the previous Flowers and Flowers floral store house, anticipate the inside to include velvet textures, along with different wealthy textures, wooden and stone components and darkish, moody colours. Follow along on Instagram.

• We are getting nearer and nearer to the opening of the historic Flowers Cottage, which is able to home two ideas in a single spot: Cottage Coffee and Park Bar in Dix Park. The renovated 100-year-old cottage will boast a comfortable cafe inside in addition to a coated outside bar. The upstairs cafe opens to an expansive deck that includes terraced seating that provides you a jaw-dropping view of the fields in Dix Park in addition to Raleigh’s expansive skyline within the distance. And the staff behind it? Justin Pasfield, Jeff Clarke, Dillon Myrick and Sarah Sugg whose mixed expertise has ties to Raleigh favorites like Person Street Bar, Big Cat, Locals Seafood, Natural Science Bar and Boulted Bread. Look for them to open later this month – extra particulars to observe. Follow along on Instagram here.

• There is a brand new breakfast spot in Raleigh – The Toasted Yolk Cafe situated at 11201 Galleria Avenue within the Wakefield neighborhood off Capital Boulevard. The fashionable brunch spot formally opened its doorways on August third, serving a scratch-made breakfast, lunch, and full bar every day from 7 a.m. to three p.m. This is the chain’s first location in North Carolina. Visit them online here.

• In Cary, obtained phrase this week that UMI Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet, a premium all-you-can-eat eating idea, is coming to Cary Crossroads within the previous Red Lobster constructing. This is the primary location within the Triangle with the closest Umi being in Winston-Salem. Think of it as a mix of a lavish seafood buffet and hotpot. No phrase on an open date. Take a minute to get to know them here.

• Up in Wake Forest, I noticed on the Wake Forest Real Community Information Facebook web page that Warehouse BBQ is opening a second location. They started as a meals truck (and nonetheless function) and opened their authentic brick-and-mortar location in Youngsville. They are a family-owned, scratch-made BBQ takeout restaurant constructed on actual smoke, actual taste, and actual group. No shortcuts. No frozen something. Just BBQ completed the fitting manner. The location in Wake Forest might be within the Big Lots buying middle (The Market of Wake Forest) at 12295 Capital Blvd. No phrase on an open date, however quickly (apparently they’re ready on permits). Follow along on Instagram here.

• Reader Frank Rhodes shared with us the information that K38 in downtown Cary is ready to open August twenty ninth at 147 E. Chatham Street. This might be their seventh location and follows the latest opening in downtown Raleigh’s Seaboard Station. What does the K38 signify? The “K” stands for kilometer, denoting the Thirty eighth-kilometer mark on the coastal freeway in Baja. Founder Josh Vach was impressed by surf journeys down the Baja Peninsula, roadside taco shacks, and the precise surf break at that location when opening the unique restaurant in 1993. Now you recognize. Check out K38 here.

• Down in Holly Springs, David McCreary delivered to our consideration a function in Midtown Magazine about The Perch, a brand new specialty espresso and tabletop gaming lounge situated at 1125 McChesney Hill Loop. It combines a full espresso bar, café menu, and an in depth assortment of card and board video games. The idea comes from founder Jacob Williams and his staff, who designed the house round what they name “intentional presence”—creating a cushty setting the place folks can put away a number of the common distractions and spend time collectively. The brew bar serves espresso from the California-based roaster Cat & Cloud, with conventional espresso and espresso drinks, together with picks from the chilly case. Guests can even order bakery gadgets, toast, salads, sandwiches, and snacks. Get to know them here.

Durham, Orange & Chatham Restaurant News

• On Chapel Hill’s Franklin Street, the previous Starbuck’s location (which moved throughout the road) subsequent to Cane’s is getting a brand new…nicely…espresso store. Reader Stephanie Villanueva notified us that 103 E Franklin Street will quickly be dwelling to 7 Brew Coffee Shop. While most of their places in 38 states are drive-thrus, this one is not going to be. Get to know them here.

• Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings is opening their second location within the Triangle, this one in Durham. Look for them to open across the center of September within the former WhichWich house within the Hope Valley Commons buying middle. Start getting familiar with them here.

• Down in Chatham County, get a primary style of the upcoming a Tavolo Italian Eatery throughout a particular menu takeover at The Sycamore at Chatham Mills, the week of August 11–16. Throughout the takeover, friends can get pleasure from a choose assortment of dishes from the upcoming a Tavolo menu alongside a lot of The Sycamore’s signature cuts and sides. The lounge menu will function a Tavolo gadgets as nicely. The week will conclude with a particular brunch on Sunday from 11am-3pm. Opening this September in MOSAIC at Chatham Park, a Tavolo is the sister restaurant to The Sycamore and can supply a heat, elevated-casual method to Italian eating. This takeover is an opportunity to attempt a number of the dishes that might be featured on the new locatino. Preview the menu here and make a reservation here.

• Noticed this week {that a} new pizza joint has opened in Snow Camp referred to as Gios Pizza & Pasta. Turns out it’s an offshoot of Chatham County’s Village Pizza & Pasta over on 15-501 South. You can discover them at 3908 E. Greensboro Chapel Hill Road. Same wonderful meals, identical wonderful customer support, they usually even have a number of the identical employees. Just a brand new identify and placement. View their menu here.

, Closings

• Cafe Carolina and Bakery, situated in Raleigh’s Village District, introduced this week that after 30 years, and with at one level three places within the Triangle, will shut their closing location on August thirty first. So, nonetheless time to get by for one final blue cupcake! You received’t discover a nicer particular person than proprietor Ron Hines – wishing him all the perfect.

• My favourite priest, Fr. Scott McCue, notified me that Georgina’s Restaurant & Pizzeria in Morrisville Market buying middle might be closing Monday, August thirty first after 20 unbelievable years. Still time to get by. Our finest to the DeMattia household.

• And whereas this case would possibly (hopefully) change, as of this writing, Breadman’s in Chapel Hill has been padlocked by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office as a consequence of a authorized matter involving lease due.

Food Trucks

• The closing Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo might be held from midday to 4 p.m. on September 27. You’ll discover foods and drinks at over 30 meals vehicles in addition to inflatables and household enjoyable for all ages. It might be hosted at Durham Central Park (500 Foster Street, Durham). Go forward and mark your calendar. Get all the details here.

• Looking to seek out your favourite meals truck (or stalking them and easily don’t need to should admit it)? We perceive. Find them on Street Food Finder here.

Events

• Looking for a family-friendly brunch choice in Raleigh? Well, obtained phrase this week that Crooked Hammock Brewery is carving out a extra laid-back, come-as-you-are tackle the basic weekend ritual. They have launched their Sunday brunch designed to be simply as simple for households as it’s for associates catching up over mimosas. Available each Sunday, the menu brings Crooked Hammock’s “backyard cookout” impressed lifestyle with scorching skillets and Brunch Smashburgers, alongside extra basic brunch consolation meals with a twist like Cinnamon Toast Crunch French Toast. What units it aside is the setting: whereas adults linger over brunch, children can unfold out and play on the playground within the stress-free yard. Visit Crooked Hammock here.

• Cary’s Peck & Plume is celebrating its third personal choice Maker’s Mark bourbon with a sequence of dinners and particular occasions from Aug. 7-8. The bourbon was crafted throughout The Mayton management staff’s third barrel-selection journey to Kentucky. Here’s the lineup of particular occasions: Bourbon Release Dinner: 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. Kick off Bourbon Barrel Weekend with an intimate night celebrating the discharge ofPeck & Plume No. 3. Enjoy a guided tasting of all three Peck & Plume Private Selection bourbons earlier than having fun with a four-course dinner by Chef Tyler Trice within the Redbud Room. The price is $200 per particular person. Saturday Pig Pickin’ + Bourbon Release: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 Celebrate the discharge of Peck & Plume No. 3 with a buffet of barbecue favorites, basic sides, drink specials and the primary probability to style and buy this unique bourbon—all set on the outside Terrace overlooking Downtown Cary Park. Tickets: $45 per particular person. Bourbon Pairing Dinner: 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Continue the celebration with a chef-curated four-course dinner paired with Maker’s Mark bourbons. Hosted within the Park Room, this intimate night highlights thoughtfully crafted dishes alongside distinctive whiskey. The price is $150 per particular person. Make a reservation of buy tickets for each event here.

• The fiftieth annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival, a beloved Cary custom celebrating creativity, group, and the “Lazy Daze” of summer time, will happen the weekend of August 22-23, from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. each days. Explore the work of greater than 250 distinctive artists from throughout the nation, get pleasure from reside leisure on 4 levels, and savor scrumptious bites and drinks from 25+ meals and beverage distributors. Experience hands-on artwork actions, skilled artisan demonstrations, and loads of kid-friendly enjoyable in Kid Daze, together with the fan-favorite Kid Collectors Market, the place younger competition goers should purchase pint-sized items created by Lazy Daze artists. Don’t overlook to loosen up within the beer backyard or the brand new Lazy Lounge as they have fun 50 years of artwork, music, meals, and summer time recollections. Check out the food vendors here, and get all the event details here.

• The Sola Hot Mini 5K might be held on Saturday, September twelfth. Join the group and Sola’s battle to discover a remedy to finish ALS. Any and everybody is inspired to come back out – runners, walkers, volunteers, donors, cheerleaders, children, strollers, mothers, dads, associates, household…simply be there. And don’t overlook, in the event you register earlier than August thirtieth you get a race shirt included with registration. Get all the details here.

• Tickets are on sale now for the 2026 Dinner within the Meadow occasion on September thirteenth for a fundraiser that helps the Leonard-Mobley Small Farm Fund, a non-profit group that helps small farms in North Carolina. Get tickets and all the details here.

Food Bank Corner

• Stop Summer Hunger when your present doubles! The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina at present has a $100,000 match till July 31! For children, summer time ought to be a time of play and relaxation. But for too many native households, it’s a time of fear as a substitute. When college breakfasts and lunches cease for the summer time, dad and mom on an already-stretched price range are challenged to fill the hole. Thanks to some beneficiant associates, each greenback of your present immediately will double, as much as $100,000, to fund our summer time meal packages so that children may be children. Because of our purchasing energy and relationships with native meals suppliers, each present, of any dimension, will go a good distance. Every $30 can feed one little one two kids for a month! Every $90 can feed one little one two kids all summer time! Consider a donation today!