Triangle Restaurant News
Triangle restaurant news…that not everyone knows. Impress your co-workers at the water cooler.
Featured Restaurant News
- The Triangle Business Journal shared this week that Collected Hospitality of Charleston, South Carolina, is planning a new restaurant at The Streets at Southpoint shopping mall in Durham. The location will be under the group’s CO brand, serving Southeast Asian cuisine. The Triangle is already home to a CO restaurant, located in Raleigh’s North Hills. CO will fill the former Zinburger space in the mall’s “Main Street” outdoor plaza. Get familiar with them here.
Wake County Restaurant News
- RalToday shared this week that Winston-Salem’s Incendiary Brewing is bringing its craft beer to Raleigh’s Bloc (83) later this year. The downtown taproom will offer specialty IPAs along with other craft brews and a private patio. Incendiary estimates a late summer or early fall opening. Get familiar with them here.
- Also saw on RalToday that Blackbird Books & Coffee is celebrating their grand opening today (July 21) from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Raleigh’s City Market. Lots going on all day today – especially coffee! Check them out here.
- Heard from Mike DePersia at DePersia & Associates that Mike Montgomery, owner of Abbey Road Tavern & Grill in Cary and Apex, will be opening a new restaurant, the Dugout Tavern & Grill, in the former Glory Days Grill location in the Publix shopping center at 1413 Kelly Rd in Apex. He plans to open early August after re-branding and a light remodel.
- Also in Apex, Triangle Business Journal shared the news this week of more tenants that have signed on to the Sweetwater Town Center development at 2775 Core Banks Street. The new food and beverage tenants include Mamabirds Ice Cream, Mi Cancun Mexican Cantina and SoBol. An Indian restaurant will be filling a 5,000-square-foot space, but the name of the concept is not yet announced. They are joining the previously announced food and beverage lineup of Southern Peak Brewery, Fratellis Deli and Sushi Yaki. The retail portion of construction will be complete in the first quarter of 2024
- And if that is not enough Apex news for you, here is another one that is kind of fun. I don’t normally mix food and politics, but this seems like a good exception. Apparently Jacques K. Gilbert, Mayor of the Town of Apex, made a campaign promise that he would work to get a Cook Out to Apex. Well, he shared this week that it is in fact happening! He didn’t share all the details, but said it is “in motion.” See, there are some political positions we can all get behind. More Cook Outs!
Durham, Orange & Chatham Restaurant News
- Triangle Business Journal reported this week that Flying Bull Beer Company will open a second taproom at 300 Morris St. in the Durham Innovation District downtown (321 Coffee recently opened in the same building). The original location, which opened in 2020, is at 752 Ninth St. Construction on the new space begins this month with a grand opening expected in December. Congrats to owners Joel Miles and Anna Bloch on their continued success! Get to know Flying Bull here.
- My Twitter buddy Burgeoning Baker shared that Bapu Teahouse, serving Bubble Tea, Smoothies and Fresh Fruit Smoothies, is moving into the space next to Harris Teeter in the Hope Valley Commons shopping center. No word on an open date.
- Reader Phil Jakes notified us that the former Pad Thai restaurant on Guess Road in Durham (just south of I-85) will soon become La Casita Restaurant, serving up Dominican and Latin cuisine. No word on a timeline nor could we find an online presence. Stay tuned! Thanks Phil!
Closings
- According to multiple sources, Cary’s Ko.an has closed permanently. It remains a possibility that a new concept from Sean Degnan will open there, but that remains to be seen. Ko.an opened in 2019.
- Also got word from Mike DePersia at DePersia & Associates that Sost-Raleigh (3800 Glenwood Ave.) has closed.
Food Trucks
- The next Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo is Sunday, September 3 from 12-4 p.m. The final rodeo of the season will be October 29. All the rodeos are from 12-4 p.m. Giddyup! Here is the link.
- 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
- They have been open for a few months now, but Lula & Sadie’s Grand Opening Celebration is today (Friday, July 21st), from 6 to 10 p.m. at their new location in Lakewood at 2022 Chapel Hill Rd. They are inviting guests to enjoy an evening featuring their beautifully crafted menu, stylish ambiance and exceptional southern hospitality. Secure your spot here.
- This Sunday, July 23rd, Craften Food Hall will host The Smoking Bull – a fundraiser for Randy Lewis, an Alamance County dairy farmer that was recently attacked by a bull in the pasture. Participating chefs will be: Ricky Moore of Salt Box Seafood Joint; Preeti Waas of Cheeni Indian Food Emporium; Tie Whittaker of Buttermilk Boutique; Steven Goff of Tastee Diner; David Mitchell of Plates; Jay Vetter of UNCW; and Gerald Hawkins of Strangebird Pastry Co. Tickets are $45. Get details and tickets here.
- On August 10th at 6:30 p.m., the folks over at Prohibitive will hold an “All About Pinots” wine pairing as they taste through varieties of Pinots paired with tapas. Prohibitive is located at the historic Matthews House in Cary (317 W. Chatham Street). Cost is $85 per person. Reserve your spot here.
- The 10th annual Sola Hot Mini 5K race is Saturday, September 16 at Sola Coffee in North Raleigh. Thus far, the race has raised over $450,000 in the fight to end ALS with a goal to raise $200,000 more this year. Get details and register here.
- The folks over at Acme are bringing back Salt & Smoke on Saturday, October 28th. This year’s event will be held at The Barn at Sonark Media (located just off of Old 86 in Hillsborough). If you are not familiar with the event, it is a full afternoon and evening of live music, whole hog barbecue, raw oysters, roasted clams and plenty of the right beverages to wash it all down – local beer, wine and cocktails. And if you get your tickets now, through the end of this month there is a $25 discount for all tickets purchased (just use the code FINALLY when checking out). Get all the details and tickets here.
Food Bank Corner
- Right now, one in five people in central and eastern North Carolina don’t have enough to eat. Your tax-deductible gift helps provide food and hope to families, children, and seniors right here in our community. Together, we can help people in our community during their greatest time of need. Give here. Every $10 you donate provides 50 meals! #noonegoeshungry
