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Featured Restaurant News

• We discovered this week that April 20 is the opening date for Crooked Hammock Brewery positioned at GlenLake, simply up from Crabtree Valley Mall. Touted as “living life in full swing,” anticipate a vibrant eat, drink, lounge, play vacation spot together with, in fact, hammocks within the “backyard.” For founder Rich Garrahan, when he envisioned this idea, he needed a giant yard with tons of yard video games, loads of home made craft beer, and a endless cookout the place the burgers are nearly as good because the dialog. With two places in Delaware and one in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, this can be their 4th location. Get to know them here.

Wake County Restaurant News

• Got phrase from Tyler Glover this week that nationwide chain Mission BBQ is now open (opened April 14) within the Stonehenge Market Shopping Center (7400 Creedmoor Rd.) in Raleigh subsequent to Outback Steakhouse. This is their fifth location in North Carolina, and the primary within the Triangle. Get to know them here.

• We first discovered of that is October 2025, however Tyler Glover simply knowledgeable us that the latest location of Zaxby’s has opened in Raleigh at 4112 Lake Boone Trail, proper subsequent to City BBQ. Visit Zaxby’s here.

• Over in Morrisville, reader Manu Bumb notified us that there’s a join what would be the second location of Meat & Bite at 3608 Davis Drive within the former Jersey Mike’s spot. No phrase but on an open date. The authentic location is on Hillsborough Street close to NC State’s campus. Get familiar with them here.

• Also in Morrisville, we first instructed you about this final November, however Chris Creighton knowledgeable us this week that signage is now up for the Triangle’s first location of Super Chix Chicken & Custard. It is being dropped at us by Saqiba Iqbal and her enterprise companions and can be positioned at 1125 Hatches Pond Lane. They are identified for his or her recent, high quality components, together with by no means utilizing frozen rooster. This would be the restaurant’s third North Carolina spot, becoming a member of two others in Charlotte. Visit them here.

• In Apex, Triangle Business Journal reported that Sudarshan Krishnamurthi is bringing a health-conscious eatery to Apex. Grain & Berry cafe will open later this summer season at 2017 Creekside Landing in Beaver Creek Crossings, positioned off Highway 64 close to Highway 540. This would be the second North Carolina location for the chain, with a location already in Holly Springs. Visit Grain & Berry here.

Durham, Orange & Chatham Restaurant News

• You’ve seen it on TV, but it surely actually is a factor. Capital One Cafe will open on April 21 on the Streets at Southpoint within the former California Pizza Kitchen spot. Everyone is invited to hitch them on 4/21 whether or not you financial institution with them or not. In truth, the primary 100 guests will obtain an unique swag bag. And sure, it “pays” to be a Capital One cardholder as you’ll obtain 50% off handcrafted drinks on a regular basis whenever you use your Capital One card. Still don’t imagine me? See for yourself here.

• And talking of espresso, Chapel Hill Carrboro Foodies founder Carrie Brogen shared that Three Waters Cafe, a neighborhood, cellular espresso trailer, will quickly open a location in Eastgate Shopping Center in Chapel Hill. No opening date but, however we discovered that beginning May twelfth, they may arrange their cart outdoors the brand new location whereas they full the upfit of the brick and mortar location. Visit them here.

Closings

• After simply over a 12 months, Fresco Veloce within the Morgan Street Food Hall has ended operations, however hinted it’s simply an finish to this chapter. Stay tuned.

• Learned this week that up in Mebane, Crafted, the Art of The Taco, is closing this location. It seems the Greensboro location will stay open.

• While not a everlasting closure, we discovered this week that Kings in North Hills, which encompasses a enjoyable atmosphere of bowling, billiards, arcades, and game-day viewing alongside a chef-driven menu, has briefly closed for renovations. Expect the closure to final a number of months.

Food Trucks

• The Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo continues in 2026 on these remaining dates from midday to 4 p.m. – May 31 and September 27. At every occasion, you’ll discover food and drinks at over 30 meals vans in addition to inflatables and household enjoyable for all ages. The rodeos are hosted at Durham Central Park (500 Foster Street, Durham). Go forward and mark your calendar for them. Get all the details here.

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

Events

• The Pit’s sixteenth Annual ‘Cuegrass Festival takes place tomorrow, April 18, from noon until 6 p.m. all along Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. ‘Cuegrass is a celebration of two of North Carolina’s best cultural treasures: barbecue and bluegrass. Expect reside music, native brews, and loads of that signature ‘cue from The Pit. 100% of proceeds from food and drinks gross sales, Fast Passes, Pit merch, and Silent Auction go on to their annual nonprofit companions. Since day one, ‘Cuegrass has raised over $250,000 for causes just like the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, Feed the Farm, W.C. Breeze Family Farm, Animal Welfare Approved, NC 4-H, BackPack Buddies, and SAFEchild. Get all the details here.

• Tomorrow (April 18) can also be the annual Tacos ‘N Taps festival over in Cary at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre from noon until 5 p.m. Be warned, this is “nacho” average taco festival. Both VIP and regular tickets are available. This “all you care to taste” beer and tequila festival offers up some of the Triangle’s greatest tacos and Mexican meals, the perfect dancing music from famous DJs, margaritas, contests and different surprises. Get tickets and all the details here.

• Carolina Brewery is welcoming the return of spring with its annual Shrimp Boil on Saturday, April 18th from 12:00 p.m. to eight:00 p.m. at its Pittsboro brewpub location. The occasion will function the official kickoff to the brewery’s seasonal reside music collection. Guests can get pleasure from a basic lowcountry-style shrimp boil that includes royal pink shrimp, alongside chilly pours of Sky Peach Kölsch, a refreshing seasonal launch that alerts the beginning of hotter days. Live music will happen all through the day. For further particulars or to make reservations, visit their website.

• Boatman Spirits Co., the brand new craft distillery and cocktail bar in Raleigh’s Seaboard Station, has launched weekend distillery excursions. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, get pleasure from a guided tour by the distillery homeowners, a tasting flight and extra for $30 per individual. Tours can be found at 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and midday, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and three p.m. Sundays. Reservations required via Resy.

• Leadership Raleigh and Ripe for Revival are becoming a member of forces for Savor the Flavor, an immersive culinary occasion at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 23. The occasion brings collectively native cooks, reside music and group members to have fun nice meals and lift cash to handle meals insecurity throughout the area. The night will function a cooking competitors by six superb cooks: Jason Smith of Cantina 18; Jake Wood of Lawrence Barbecue; Sera Cuni of Cafe Root Cellar; Rob Miller of Smash; Katie Featherstone of White Clover Catering; and Malik Williams of Lou Reda’s American Table. Each chef will create tacos utilizing components off the Ripe for Revival cellular markets. Proceeds from the occasion will help Ripe for Revival, a Rocky Mount, N.C. nonprofit that operates a fleet of pay-what-you-can cellular markets. The nonprofit sells native produce, meat and dairy at greater than 30 websites per week in 18 counties in jap and central North Carolina. Secure tickets and all the details here.

• The Latin American Festival will happen Sunday, April 26 at Knightdale Station Park in Knightdale. The occasion will run from 1-6 p.m. and can function a vibrant celebration of Latin American tradition, hosted in partnership with La Grande NC. Enjoy a day stuffed with vigorous music, scrumptious meals, and countless enjoyable for all! Get all of the details here.

• Christopher Prieto, founder and pitmaster of Prime Barbecue, in partnership with the Town of Knightdale, introduced the inaugural Pickin’ within the Park on Saturday, May 16, from 4 pm-7 pm at Knightdale Station Park. The occasion is a brand new annual BBQ competition celebrating the wealthy traditions of North Carolina barbecue and reside music, all whereas giving again to the group. Expect good eats from Prime Barbecue, Sam Jones BBQ, Old Colony Smokehouse and Dampf Good BBQ. Proceeds will profit the Raleigh Rescue Mission’s “The Garden,” which gives an immersive, holistic residential group for moms, their youngsters, and single girls specializing in private development and job coaching to attain self-sufficient, unbiased residing. Get all the details here.

• The fourth annual Gettin’ Piggy With It returns to downtown Raleigh on May 17, bringing award-winning cooks and pitmasters from throughout the nation collectively for a day of barbecue, group and philanthropy benefiting the Frankie Lemmon School. Tickets go on sale at midday Friday, March 20. The family-friendly occasion will happen from midday to five p.m. at Maywood Hall and Gardens (622 Maywood Ave., Raleigh) and can function barbecue and different chef-driven bites, together with native beer and spirits, reside music, video games and extra. The occasion is hosted by the Frankie Lemmon Foundation in partnership with Jake Wood of Lawrence Barbecue and Chris Powers of Trophy Brewing Co. VIP tickets are $200 per grownup and contains early entry at midday. General admission tickets are $150 per grownup with entry starting at 1 p.m. Children ages 11 and below are admitted without spending a dime. Proceeds profit Raleigh’s Frankie Lemmon School and Developmental Center, which supplies accessible training and therapies to youngsters with and with out disabilities, typically at little to no price to households. Get tickets and all the details here.

• Tickets are on sale now for the 2026 Dinner within the Meadow occasion on Sept. 13 in Louisburg. The biennial occasion can be held on the stunning and bucolic Meadow Lane Farm and is 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

• Did you already know that in North Carolina, 1 in 4 households led by single girls reside beneath the poverty line? That’s practically twice as many because the households led by single males with youngsters. Hunger hits totally different for girls. Economic challenges — from pay disparity to the rising price of childcare — make it tougher to continue to grow youngsters fed. Our coronary heart goes out to the mothers of North Carolina who’re questioning what to do as SNAP cuts loom. This International Women’s Month, let’s show them that they can count on their community. Some good associates have stepped ahead with a $50,000 matching problem reward, so any quantity you give to the Food Bank by March 31 has the ability to DOUBLE! It’s a terrific likelihood to stretch each greenback of your help whereas serving to mother and father, seniors, and veterans stretch their budgets. In truth, should you’re in a position, this is a good time to make an especially generous gift, maybe to honor a mother, grandma, auntie, or one other girl who’s stood in a mom’s place in your life. It’s easy to do whenever you donate.

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