Triangle Restaurant News
Triangle restaurant news…that not everyone knows. Impress your co-workers at the water cooler.
Featured Restaurant News
- Amber Watson of Bites of Bull City shared the news this week that there’s a new Italian restaurant in Brightleaf Square in the former Little Dipper restaurant space called Trattoria Salve. It is owned by Gianni Cinelli, who also has Vivo Ristorante Pizzeria In Raleigh and Osteria G in Apex. They had their soft opening last weekend and officially opened this past Tuesday. Check them out here. Get to know them here.
Wake County Restaurant News
- Reader Roger Hurley shared via Twitter that the first North Carolina location of Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille will be in Raleigh in Crabtree Terrace (new building under construction) across from Crabtree Valley Mall. They are looking to open in early 2020. Keep up with them here.
- The former Boylan Bridge Brewpub owners Chris Borreson and Sara Abernethy will “re-invent” that beloved Raleigh skyline spot and reopen on June 12th as Wye Hill Kitchen + Brewing. Keep up with their progress here.
- Not much more to share here other than the fact that reader Hugh Autry spotted a sign for Heubowl Vietnamese Kitchen going in at old Burger King at 3701 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh. We were unable to find an online presence as of yet.
- The Kitchen Table at Relish, the newest concept from the folks behind Relish Craft Kitchen and Bourbon Bar opened yesterday (May 30). Located right next door to Relish in the former Dos Taquitos space at 5629 Creedmoor Road, the new concept features biscuits, brews and board games. Keep up with Relish here.
- Chef Jake Wood is staying busy over at Plates Neighborhood Kitchen on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh. They announced this week that they would begin offering their brunch menu 6 days a week, Tuesday through Sunday (10:30 am until 2:30 pm). And while you are there, check out their brand new patio renovation (courtesy of Jake!). Check them out here.
- Over in Cary, thanks to Hugh Autry, looks like there is a new pizza joint in the former Brooklyn Boys Pizza spot at 1260 NW Maynard Road called Pizzeria Veritas. Apparently there was a change of ownership and the new concept was launched back in March. Keep up with them on Instagram here.
- And finally, some sad news for restauranteurs. Used Restaurant Equipment & Décor, which has served the restaurant scene for over eight years, will be closing at the end of this month and will hold a public auction to sell off all remaining inventory. It will be held June 3rd and 4th. You can visit their website for more info.
Durham, Orange & Chatham Restaurant News
- Saw a tweet from Bites of Bull City congratulating Jeddah’s Tea on meeting and exceeding their Kickstarter goal and being one step closer to opening their shop in downtown Durham. That’s exciting. Keep up with their continued success on their Instagram page.
Closings
- The News & Observer shared this week that after 15 years Carrboro gastropub Milltown closed last Monday.
Food Trucks
- Got word from Wake Forest that the next Wake Forest Food Truck Rodeo will take place on Sunday, June 30th from 12 – 4 pm at 405 S. Brooks St. in downtown Wake Forest! Go ahead and mark your calendar. You can get all the details on their Facebook page here.
- Thanks to a note from Mark Ginsberg, I learned that the Knightdale Food Truck Thursdays is back up for the season. The event is held the third Thursday of the month from April through October at Knightdale Station Park for lunch AND dinner. Get all the details, truck schedule and more here.
- Go ahead and mark down the dates for 2019 for the Durham Food Truck rodeos – they are: June 16, September 1 and November 3! Get all the dates here.
- And the dates for the 2019 edition of the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo have been released – they are Sunday June 9th – 12-6pm; Sunday August 4th – 3pm-9pm ( Evening Rodeo); and Sunday Oct 6th – 12-6pm. All are held along Fayetteville Street. Get all the details here.
- And learned from the News & Observer’s Drew Jackson that apparently the Longleaf Swine folks are parting with their barbecue trailer as they are focusing on building a restaurant in the Transfer Co. Food Hall. Check out the trailer here.
Events
- The Apex Latino Festival will take place on Saturday, June 1 from 3-10 p.m in downtown Apex. Celebrate the Latino culture with children’s arts and crafts workshops, local Latino art exhibits, a culinary event, Latin American dance, music performances, and an authentic arts and crafts bazaar. Purchase a passport to sample tasty authentic food and dessert delights from over 12 different Latino Countries. Get all the details here.
- The annual Triangle Restaurant Week summer event, is set to run NEXT week, June 3rd- 9th. During the event, participating restaurants within Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham and surrounding areas will offer a special, 3-course prix fixe lunch menu ($10 or $15) and/or 3-course prix fixe dinner menu ($20, $25, $30 or $35) each day they are open. Get all the details and a list of participating restaurants here.
- On Saturday, June 8th from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. the Town of Cary will host the Pimento Cheese Festival where food trucks will line Academy Street to serve their regular menu, along with new dishes featuring a southern delicacy: pimento cheese! Enjoy live music at the Downtown Park, grab a drink from local breweries, and taste some of the best pimento cheese samples from local restaurants. You can even test your skills in the pimento cheese sculpting contest. Get all the details here.
- Also on Saturday, June 8th, Raleigh will play host to their own International Food Festival held in downtown on the Raleigh City Plaza. Last year nearly 17k people attended the day full of dance performances, bands and food from around the world from noon until 10 p.m. Get all the details here.
- Ever wanted to show off your pickle? Now is your chance. The Rickhouse hosts Durham’s 5th Annual PickleFest on June 22 – featuring a Home Pickler’s Contest. The pickle-packed tasting event and marketplace will be showcasing North Carolina made products from pickle vendors near and far including locally crafted kombucha and kimchi! Triangle area restaurants sample their unique pickle dishes as well as pickle flavored beers and a Bloody Mary bar to quench your thirst and pucker your lips! VIP $25 includes early bird entry from Noon – 1pm + Home Pickler’s Contest Tasting + (1) free drink ticket. General Admission $10 – Session 1 from 1 – 3pm | Session 2 from 2 – 4pm. Kids under 10 years old are free. Visit their Facebook event page here.
- The folks over at Pompieri Pizza are expanding their annual Lambrusco Fest this year – extending it over 6 days from June 17 through June 22! Lambrusco Fest was a one day festival, but this year they are changing up with events happening over six days. They will have pasta and parmesan dinners as well as specials featuring prosciutto and balsamic and fun things! Get all the details on what is being offered each day (some events are already sold out!).
- Taste celebrates the vibrant Durham-Chapel Hill culinary scene with a festival of food & beverage events, June 26-30, 2019. All told, the event features 5 premium culinary events. New for this year, they are offering back-to-back nights of their signature Grand Taste Experience at the Durham Armory – with each night featuring over 30 great local restaurants. The week also boasts a 1920s themed Speakeasy Nightclub at a secret location, a 6-Course Southern Feast Dinner at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club and a Boozy Brunch at Clouds Brewing. Get all the details and tickets here.
- It was recently announced that one of Chatham County’s largest food festivals, the 12th Annual Pittsboro Pepperfest, is returning to main street in downtown Pittsboro. The date for this year’s event is Sunday, September 22 from 3 – 6 p.m. So go ahead and mark your calendar to spend your afternoon in historic, downtown Pittsboro. Get all the details here.
- One of my favorite annual events released details about their event dates and when tickets will go on sale. The 10th anniversary edition of Terra Vita Food & Drink Festival will take place in Chapel Hill October 16 – 19, 2019. Tickets go on sale July 11, so put that date on your calendar to snap up the quick sell-outs! Get all the details here.
Food Bank Corner
- Forget the hassle of a trip to the grocery store for your next food drive… “Shop” with the Food Bank through our Virtual Food Drive and maximize your donation times ten! For every dollar donated, the Food Bank can provide $10.00 worth of food or five meals. Over half a million people in the 34 counties we serve struggle with food insecurity. You can make a difference in your community by hosting a Virtual Food Drive for your friends, family members or coworkers. Get all the details here.
