{"id":1496,"date":"2021-07-30T07:23:10","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T11:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=1496"},"modified":"2021-07-30T07:35:05","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T11:35:05","slug":"friday-fun-food-facts-july-30-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=1496","title":{"rendered":"Friday Fun Food Facts &#8211; July 30, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Featured Restaurant News<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>Triangle Business Journal<\/strong> reported this week that two Triangle-area powerhouses are teaming up for Cary&#8217;s newest dining destination. <strong>LM Restaurants<\/strong> and acclaimed chef <strong>Katsuji Tanabe<\/strong> will open <strong>A\u2019Verde Cocina and Tequila Library<\/strong> later this year. The restaurant will be located at 2300 Walnut St. in the former <strong>Wild Wing Cafe<\/strong> space at the <strong>Centrum at Crossroads <\/strong>shopping center. And <strong>LM Restaurants <\/strong>has put acclaimed chef <strong>Giorgios Bakatsias<\/strong>, of <strong>Giorgios Hospitality Group<\/strong>, in charge of the design. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.averdecary.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Keep up with their progress here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Wake County Restaurant News<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>And speaking of the Crossroads area, the <strong>Triangle Business Journal<\/strong> also reported this week that a new Mexican restaurant, <strong>Taco Addicts<\/strong>, is coming to <strong>Crossroads Plaza<\/strong> in Cary, in the former <strong>Ruby Tuesday<\/strong> space. The restaurant will offer a combination of street food and traditional Hispanic dishes and is expected to open<strong> <\/strong>later this summer. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tacoaddicts_carync\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Best to follow them on Instagram here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This Saturday, Glenwood Avenue&#8217;s newest drinking establishment, <strong>Teets<\/strong>, celebrates their grand opening with activities planned all day beginning at noon. They will be serving up BBQ beginning at 2 p.m., live music beginning at 6 p.m. and a Hurricanes pre-season ticket give away. Stop by anytime to congratulate <strong>Bates<\/strong> and <strong>Anthony Battaglia<\/strong> on their latest venture. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TEETSraleigh\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit their Facebook page here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A quick update. <strong>Woody\u2019s Sports Tavern &amp; Grill<\/strong> has opened their third location in <strong>Grace Park<\/strong> in Morrisville (former <strong>Trali <\/strong>space). Their other locations are in Cary and Raleigh\u2019s <strong>City Market<\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodysportstavern.com\/morrisville\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Check them out here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Got word this week from <strong>Vijay Shah<\/strong> that <strong>Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken<\/strong> has just signed a lease at the <strong>Parkstone Shopping Center<\/strong> on Highway 64 in Knightdale. This will be their 10th location! No word yet on an open date.  <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alpacachicken.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit Alpaca here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Looking for all the outdoor dining options in Downtown Raleigh? The <strong>Downtown Raleigh Alliance<\/strong> has put together a great list of those options, and they even divided it up by district. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownraleigh.org\/post\/where-to-drink-and-dine-outdoors-in-downtown-raleigh\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Check out that list here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Durham, Orange &amp; Chatham Restaurant News<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Over in Durham, buddy <strong>Denny Marcin<\/strong> shared the news that <strong>Ian Bracken<\/strong> has opened <strong>Ideal&#8217;s Sandwich and Grocery<\/strong> at 2108 Angier Ave. <strong>Marcin<\/strong> noted that they have a limited menu but that all the sandwiches are served on fresh bread with great homemade potato chips (Pro tip: he recommends the roast pork, provolone and broccoli rabe). <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idealsandwichandgrocery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get to know them here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Also in Durham, <strong>WRAL&#8217;s Sarah Krueger<\/strong> spotted a sign for <strong>Mr. Fries Man<\/strong>, that is coming to downtown Durham at 1105 W. Main Street in the Bartlett condo building. The concept began in the Los Angeles market, and now has nearly 20 locations across the United States. This will be the first location in North Carolina. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrfriesman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get to know them here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/raleighconvergence.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Raleigh Convergence<\/span><\/a><\/strong> reported that out in RTP, <strong>Wonderpuff, <\/strong>the cotton candy purveyor that specializes in all-organic treats in creative flavors, is opening 12-5 p.m. this Friday (July 30) at <strong>Boxyard RTP<\/strong>. It&#8217;s the first physical shop for the popular Black-owned business. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wonderpuff\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Best to follow them on Instagram here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>And here are a couple of wonderful resources for those looking to dine in downtown Durham or downtown Chapel Hill \u2013 <strong>Downtown Durham Inc. <\/strong>has an up-to-date listing of the status of each restaurant in downtown Durham. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/downtowndurham.com\/curbside\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Check out the list here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>. And the <strong>Downtown Chapel Hill Partnership<\/strong> has put together <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/downtownchapelhill.com\/whats-open\/?active-tab=bars-restaurants\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">a similar list for Chapel Hill here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Closings \/ Cancellations<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Due to risks with the Covid-19 Delta variant, the <strong>Downtown Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo<\/strong>, which was scheduled for this <strong>Sunday, August 1st<\/strong>, has been canceled.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Food Trucks<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo<\/strong> will make its return on <strong>Sunday, September 5th<\/strong> (Labor Day weekend) from 12 noon until 4 p.m. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/durhamcentralpark.org\/were-back-september-5th-is-our-next-food-truck-rodeo\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Find out which trucks will be there and all the details here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Looking to find your favorite food truck (or stalking them and simply don\u2019t want to have to admit it)? We understand. Find them on <strong>Street Food Finder<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/streetfoodfinder.com\/c\/NC\/Raleigh\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Events<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You are going to want to put next Thursday, <strong>August 5th<\/strong> on your calendar as <strong>Chef Tracy<\/strong> and his team at <strong>Sitti<\/strong> will host an event called <strong>Sitti Soiree<\/strong>. The event will be from 6-9 p.m. in their hidden courtyard (The Jiddi Space &amp; Courtyard) just behind the restaurant \u2014 a really cool space if you have never been. There you will be able to experience a unique blend of Lebanese and French culture for a rendez-vous with an array of bubbles, burgundies and bordeauxs. It will feature a five-course Lebanese dinner with an amuse-bouche prepared with a French flair and exclusive French wines, hand-picked by the connoisseurs at <strong>Queen of Wines<\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/sitti-soiree-tickets-160631518195?aff=ebdssbeac\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get tickets and all the details here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Over a 24-hour period on <strong>August 11th and 12th<\/strong> the folks over at <strong>Rocky Top Catering<\/strong> are looking for about 120 volunteers over 4 shifts to help out at meal packing events to partner with <strong>Overflowing Hands<\/strong> and <strong>Kids Around the World<\/strong> to pack 130,000 meals to feed undernourished families in Nicaragua. This is a great opportunity for families, companies, friends and youth groups. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overflowinghands.org\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit this site<\/span><\/a><\/strong> for all the details and to sign-up to volunteer.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Downtown Durham Inc.<\/strong> announced that <strong>The Streetery<\/strong> will return <strong>Saturday, August 14<\/strong> at <strong>Five Points <\/strong>with added outdoor seating and buskers. Join them from<strong> 12 \u2013 9 p.m.<\/strong> to shop, carry out, dine in or dine out. <strong>The Streetery<\/strong> happens on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/downtowndurham.com\/streetery\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get all the details here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>RalToday<\/strong> shared that <strong>Raleigh\u2019s International Food Festival<\/strong> is returning to <strong>City Plaza<\/strong> on <strong>Sat., August 28 <\/strong>from<strong> 12 noon -10 p.m.<\/strong> The festival features a variety of international food, beer and wine, as well as international performers. Admission is free. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitraleigh.com\/event\/raleighs-international-food-festival\/74869\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get all the details here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You might want to go ahead and plan on spending your <strong>Labor Day weekend<\/strong> in Pinehurst for the inaugural <strong>Pinehurst Barbecue Festival <\/strong>\u2013 a three-day event, staged in and around the historic Village of Pinehurst from <strong>September 3-5, 2021<\/strong>. The event will offer a unique culinary sampling experience of various barbecue meats and traditional sides. Choose to experience the entire three-day festival, or attend just one signature event. A multi-ticket VIP package, as well as individual tickets for each event are available. The pitmaster lineup includes: <strong>Ed Mitchell<\/strong>, <strong>The Preserve<\/strong> (Raleigh); <strong>Christopher Prieto<\/strong>, <strong>Prime Barbecue<\/strong> (Knightdale); <strong>Adam Hughes<\/strong>, <strong>Old Colony Smokehouse<\/strong> (Edenton); <strong>Joe Lumbrazo<\/strong>, <strong>Backyard Bistro<\/strong> (Raleigh); and <strong>Ashley Sheppard<\/strong>, <strong>Pik N Pig<\/strong> (Carthage). <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinehurstbarbecuefestival.com\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get tickets, schedule and all the details here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Get ready for the seventh-annual <strong>WRAL.com Voters\u2019 Choice Awards<\/strong>! Each year, your nominations and votes help <strong>WRAL<\/strong> recognize local favorites. Mark your calendars because the nomination period will begin September 13! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wral.com\/support-local-wral-voters-choice-awards-return-in-september\/19770316\/#\/\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get all the details here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>8th annual Sola Hot Mini 5K<\/strong> is happening this year on <strong>Saturday, September 18th<\/strong> and registration is now open. You can register to run\/walk, volunteer, donate or sponsor as they look to top last year&#8217;s effort to raise money towards finding a cure for <strong>Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)<\/strong>, or <strong>Lou Gehrig&#8217;s disease.<\/strong> Three years ago, <strong>Jeanne<\/strong>, the co-owner of<strong> Sola Coffee<\/strong>, was diagnosed with ALS. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/solahotmini5k.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get all the details on their website here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.  <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Our friends over at <strong>RalToday<\/strong> pointed out a few events you might want to go ahead and get on your calendar. So exciting to think of some of our favorite events actually happening in 2021! First up, <strong>Raleigh Veg Fest 2021<\/strong> originally scheduled for April 4 has moved to<strong> October 31<\/strong> in downtown Raleigh\u2019s <strong>Moore Square<\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/203692867399276\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Details here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>. And <strong>Brewgaloo<\/strong> is now scheduled for <strong>September 17 &amp; 18<\/strong> in downtown Raleigh. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shoplocalraleigh.org\/brewgaloo\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Details here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Food Bank Corner<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Through July 31<\/strong> (that is tomorrow!), generous donors are matching your gifts &#8211; so your dollars go even further! While school is out, the <strong>Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina<\/strong> knows families struggle to keep food on the table. Budgets for so many families are already stretched thin from the pandemic, with job losses and hours being cut. Thankfully, our generous corporate and individual donors are matching gifts up to $132,000! <strong>Every $10 you give can help provide 100 meals\u2026 feeding <em>twice<\/em> as many kids, teens, and families in need.<\/strong> Can you chip in? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.foodbankcenc.org\/site\/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app20118a?df_id=12404&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;12404.donation=form1&amp;multiply=10&amp;chosen=60&amp;s_src=sma-partner&amp;s_subsrc=ssh-third&amp;utm_source=sma&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_campaign=ssh&amp;utm_content=third&amp;NONCE_TOKEN=747E4D6EA9822BEB3ACB36DE220E91E3\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Click here if you can<\/span><\/a><\/strong>!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Featured Restaurant News The Triangle Business Journal reported this week that two Triangle-area powerhouses are teaming up for Cary&#8217;s newest dining destination. 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