Axios Raleigh reported today thatFare & Fellow, which currently has a location in Research Triangle Park’s ParkPoint,is planning on two new locations. First up will be 411 W. Chapel Hill Street in Downtown Durham in the N.C. Mutual tower (expected to open in August) and a third location coming toRaleigh Iron Works, with an estimated early 2025 opening. In addition to serving coffee and pastries fromUnion Special,Fare & Fellowwill offer sandwiches and small meals.Start getting familiar with them here.
Wake County Restaurant News
The News & Observerreported this week that a new Duck Donuts will open thisSaturday, June 22in theLake Boone Shopping Center. This will mark the second location in Raleigh and the fourth in the Triangle. And with all openings, there will be lots of giveaways (like free donuts for a year) and specials.Visit them online here.
Thanks to my buddy David McCreary, we now know thatKhao Sen Thai & Tea is open at 2100 Gathering Square Court atBengal Towne Centerin Fuquay-Varina. This eatery offers authentic and unique Thai cuisine and beverages.Get to know them here.
Beginning Sunday, July 7through Aug.25Scott Crawford’s Jolie will host aSummer Brunch Seriesfrom 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. every Sunday. Reservations are available on TOCK and walk-ins are always welcome. Their Champagne Windowwill be open during Brunch hours as well. Additionally, you are invited to join them after Brunch atBar Sous Terre(just downstairs) for Industry Sundays!Visit Jolie here. Please note during Summer Hours, Jolie will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
And kudos to Sam Rattoand his team over atVideri Chocolate Factory for being named one of the top 10 chocolate shops in the country in the2024 Readers’ Choice AwardbyUSA Today’s 10Best.The Raleigh chocolate shop secured sixth place nationwide, the second consecutive year receiving this recognition.Take a peek here.
Durham, Orange & Chatham Restaurant News
The News of Orange County reported this week thatB.J.andSmita Patel, owners ofNomad in downtown Hillsborough, announced that they will take over the former Hot Tin Roof bar (which closed on April 30) and will open a yet-to-be-named family-friendly bar in its place. In the article, Patelnoted that they, “want to create a place that is vibrant and where parents can enjoy a drink while their kids play in a safe area.” Look for them to open sometime this fall. In the meantime,visit Nomad here.
The News & Observerreported this week thatUSA TODAYreaders votedAndia’s Ice Cream among the best indie/local ice cream shops in the United States landing in 8th place.Andia’s opened in Cary in 2017 and now has three locations in the Triangle (two in Cary and one in Raleigh), with a fourth location opening this summer in Durham atThe Can Opener, a food truck park.Check them out here.
On a recent post on the Chapel Hill Carrboro Foodies Facebook page we learned thatBangkok 54 has successfully completed their move, staying in the sameFalconbridge shopping center (near intersection of Hwy. 54 and I-40), moving into the formerAmante Gourmet Pizza space. Visit them here.
And a quick programming note thanks to reader Tim Decker – The Golden Corral in Durham will be closed temporarily which began June 17th (5006 Apex Highway 55 in Durham). No indication of how long the renovations will take.
Closing
Raleigh Magazine shared the news thatProspects Craft Kitchen andThe Devereux Lounge, a restaurant and bar pair on North West Street, have closed.
The Triangle Business Journalreported this week that50Cups in theRidgewood shopping centeron Wade Avenue has closed. They opened in July 2023.
Food trucks
The next Durham Foodie Fare isTONIGHT(June 21) from 5:30 until 9:30 atDurham Central Park. Hosted byThe MAKRS Society, the event will feature a food truck rodeo, food and arts vendors, and live music. The event is held every the third Friday through November.Get all the details here.
Raleigh is bringing back their downtown Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo thanks to the folks at Shop Local Raleigh. The rodeo on Fayetteville Street will return on June 29 fromnoon until 6 p.m.Visit their Facebook page here.
Carrie Brogren (Chapel Hill Carrboro Foodies FacebookPagefounder) shared the news that there is a new food truck in the area serving up brownies and espresso calledMunchilove! Someone has obviously been reading my diary! And these aren’t your grandmother’s brownies – they have a fresh new shape (round), with a center pocket to fill with your favorite sweet toppings, and every piece is an edge. They are a woman-owned company and based out of Durham (although they service the entire Triangle being mobile). And it looks like from a recent Instagram post that they will soon have a brick-and-mortar location!Visit them here.
Looking to find your favorite food truck (or stalking them and simply don’t want to have to admit it)? We understand. Find them on Street Food Finder here.
Events
On June 26 from 6-10 p.m., Durham’sKingfisher will host aBar Takeoverwith author and 2024 James Beard Award winnerDanny Childs.Childsis the author ofSlow Drinks:A Field Guide to Foraging and Fermenting Seasonal Sodas, Botanical co*cktails, Homemade Wines, and More!He is a trained ethnobotanist whose approach to beverages utilizes ingredients foraged from the wild, picked from the garden, and sourced from local farms. In addition to Childs’“backyard mixology,” a short Kingfisherco*cktail menu will be available as well. Signed copies ofSlow Drinkswill be available to purchase on site.Get all the details here.
The News & Observer’s Drew Jacksonshared the news that Chapel Hill’sBombolo restaurant has started a weekend pop-up sandwich concept called The Plump Rabbit. Their first sandwich pop-up was two weekends ago and continues this weekend. Both days this weekend will be atBombolo (764 MLK Jr. Blvd. in Chapel Hill).Head to their website here and click onThe Plump Rabbitto pre-order your sandwiches. Pro tip: Don’t forget to order ice cream to finish it off!
Join the Carolina Ale House as they celebrate 25 years of being in business at their25th Anniversary Party. The parties will take place onSaturday, July 20at all locations, including drink specials, giveaways, live entertainment, and activations.They now boast 24 locations throughout North Carolina (7 here in the Triangle) and spanning into South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. To find a location near you as well as additional details,visit them here.
Back by popular demand! Join the team at Mandolin in Raleigh as they celebrate everyone’s favorite summer ingredient — tomatoes!Mandolinhas created an exquisite, 5-course tomato menu, with each course capturing the beauty and variety of tomato season here in North Carolina. The dinners will be held onJuly 21, 22 and 23. They’ll be featuring 8-10 different varieties fromMandolin Farmand other local growers. The 5-course menu is $95 per person.Wine, Beer & Tomato co*cktailswill be available, too! Thisevent will sell out quickly so snap up yours!Visit them here to book your tickets!
This is pretty cool. Catering Works and chef Rich Carter will hold an exclusive Chef’s Tabledinner (two dates:June 21andJuly 26) where culinary artistry meets cultural heritage at theNorth Carolina Museum of Art. In celebration of the exhibitionTo Take Shape and Meaning: Form and Design in Contemporary American Indian Art, this dining experience features sustainable practices inspired by Indigenous traditions. Start with a co*cktail hour and gallery tour with exhibition guest curatorNancy Strickland Fields(Lumbee), director/curator of the Museum of the Southeast American Indian at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Then inEast Café, enjoy a thoughtfully crafted menu that includes elk chili, bison short ribs, and a fresh corn salad highlighting the Three Sisters – corn, beans, and squash. This is an opportunity to savor flavors deeply rooted in Native American history, all while supporting sustainable cuisine.Get details and tickets here.
Tickets are on sale now for the 9th Annual Dinner in the Meadow which will take place on Sept. 15, 2024 on a grassy knoll at Meadow Lane Farm, in bucolic Franklin County, offering beautiful pastoral views and clear, starry skies. Some of the region’s most sought-after chefs will be preparing delicious dishes using ingredients from local farms and food artisans. It is an annual fundraiser for the Leonard-Mobley Small Farm Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 2014 to support and cultivate small farms in our region of North Carolina. Get tickets and all the details here.
USA Today Food & Wine Experience is coming back again to Raleigh on Saturday Oct. 26 at theBig Field at Dix Park. ChefJared Bobkincoordinates this event visiting approximately 12 U.S. cities annually.Get all the details here.
Food Bank Corner
Picture this scenario: you have enough money to purchase food for the week, but not enough to cover your utility bills or transportation costs to work. Many of our neighbors in our own communities who face food insecurity struggle silently and have to make the difficult choice to go without meals to make ends meet. Every day at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, they hear stories from grateful children, families, and seniors about the impacts of having access to nutritious food and especially fresh produce. Your generous gift, no matter the size, has the power to nourish countless lives, ignite hope, and pave the way for a brighter future. Give today if you can.
