{"id":1626,"date":"2021-11-19T04:25:33","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T09:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=1626"},"modified":"2021-11-19T11:40:28","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T16:40:28","slug":"friday-fun-food-facts-november-19-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=1626","title":{"rendered":"Friday Fun Food Facts &#8211; November 19, 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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Two bits of big news coming out of Chapel Hill this week, and in particular in the <strong>Eastgate Crossing shopping center<\/strong>. First up, <strong>Rise Southern Biscuits &amp; Righteous Chicken<\/strong>, which was founded right here in the Triangle, announced that they will open their first Chapel Hill location in March of 2022. The new store concept will not offer indoor dining, instead focusing on efficient to-go ordering and contactless pick up via heated food lockers. The second announcement involves the former <strong>Zo\u00ebs Kitchen<\/strong> (and before that <strong>Boston Market<\/strong>) free-standing building being transformed into the Triangle&#8217;s second location of <strong>Shake Shack<\/strong> (original Triangle-area location is in Cary). The chain is known for its burgers, shakes and fries. No word on an open date as the venture works its way through the Chapel Hill approval process. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/risebiscuitschicken.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit Rise here<\/span><\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shakeshack.com\/home#\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Shake Shack 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>The <strong>Triangle Business Journal<\/strong> reported that <strong>Miso Ramen Bar<\/strong> is opening another location in the Triangle \u2013 this one in Raleigh. On Facebook they announced that they will open in <strong>Gateway Plaza<\/strong> on Crabtree Boulevard (think <strong>Union Special<\/strong> and <strong>Mordecai Beverage Company<\/strong>). The original location is on High House Road in the <strong>Preston Corners shopping center<\/strong> in Cary. They offer a variety of ramen entrees, rice bowls and smaller plates, including pork belly buns, seaweed salad and takoyaki. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.misoramenbar.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>In downtown Raleigh in the former <strong>Chick-fil-A <\/strong>spot (400 Fayetteville Street) it looks like they are remodeling to accommodate two new dining options. First up, <strong>Rush Bowls<\/strong>, which already has a location on Hillsborough Street, will open their second Raleigh location. And a spot called <strong>Philly&#8217;s Cheesesteaks<\/strong> (which we can assume is affiliated with the truck of the same name) will be opening soon. No word on a timeline. Both establishments are listed on the <strong>Downtown Raleigh Alliance&#8217;s<\/strong> &#8216;coming soon&#8217; business list. Thanks to <strong>Ashton Mae Smith<\/strong> for bringing this to our attention. Check out <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rushbowls.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Rush here<\/span><\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/phillycheesest\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Philly&#8217;s on Twitter here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In North Raleigh, the former<strong> Tilted Skirt <\/strong>spot on Falls of the Neuse Road will soon become <strong>La Buena Vida<\/strong>. It was November of 2016 when <strong>Tilted Skirt<\/strong> closed after a five-year run. Not much to report on the new restaurant other than the signage on the building. Thanks to blogger <strong>EatRaleigh<\/strong> for bringing this to our attention. Stay connected <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/labuena_vida2021\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">on their Instagram page here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Up in <strong>Brier Creek<\/strong> our <strong>Brier Creek<\/strong> guru, <strong>Jennifer Buccholz<\/strong>, informed us that she just caught wind that <strong>V Pizza <\/strong>will be opening a location on Skyland Ridge Parkway (think <strong>Carolina Ale House<\/strong>). <strong>V <\/strong>originated in Florida where they have 7 locations, and they now have locations in Georgia and here in the Triangle in Cary (High House Road). No word yet on a timeline. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vpizza.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get familiar with them here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Continuing northward into Wake Forest, reader <strong>Rebecca Calhoun<\/strong> brought us bad news and good news. First, the news that <strong>John Brewer<\/strong> is closing <strong>Gooey&#8217;s American Grille<\/strong> on November 23rd (so still time to get by). That is the bad news coupled with the fact that <strong>Brewer<\/strong> is facing some health issues that forced his retirement. The good news is that <strong>Al Carter<\/strong> will be moving <strong>Big Al\u2019s Barbecue and Catering<\/strong> into that location on or around December 1st. Our very best to <strong>Brewer<\/strong>. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GooeysAmericanGrille\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get by Gooey&#8217;s soon<\/span><\/a><\/strong>. And <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bigalsbbqandcatering.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">start getting familiar with Big Al&#8217;s here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Down in Fuquay-Varina the great blog <strong>Today in the Quay<\/strong> shared the news that <strong>Fuquay Spice and Tea<\/strong> opened a couple of days ago at 503 E Broad Street next to Sur Furniture. According to those that have already been, they have wonderful tea, hand crafted vinegars, hot sauces and chocolate&#8230;.and you can sample the teas and vinegars. Best to follow them <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FVSpice\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">on Facebook here<\/span><\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fuquayspiceandtea\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Instagram here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Will have to file this one under rumors of things to come. Thanks to reader <strong>Nikki Cleveland<\/strong> for the initial heads up. But what we do know is that the rent\/lease sign is down at the former <strong>Edwards Mill Bar &amp; Grill<\/strong> spot in <strong>Olde Raleigh<\/strong>. While we will refrain from saying too much more, I will say that it appears as if the owners aren&#8217;t new to the restaurant scene. We will just have to be patient a little while longer. <\/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>You might think that Durham is becoming a pizza town by looking at the restaurant news this week. First up, <strong>Cugino Forno<\/strong>, a Greensboro-based concept, has opened in Durham&#8217;s <strong>Golden Belt<\/strong>, bringing their Neapolitan pies to the Bull City. And want to talk about authentic? They use Mozzarella di Bufala made for them weekly in a small town in Campania! The original location is in Greensboro, and now they boast locations in Winston-Salem and Clemmons. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cuginoforno.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>Out at <strong>Boxyard RTP<\/strong>, <strong>Fullsteam Brewery<\/strong> is now slinging cold brews and square pizza as they \u201cofficially\u201d opened this week. (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fullsteambrewery\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">follow them on Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/strong>). And did I mention they have square pizza\u2026with a nod to <strong>Teddy Diggs<\/strong> from <strong>Coronato Pizza<\/strong> for his guidance on that. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fullsteam.ag\/tavern\/rtp\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Check out Fullsteam\u2019s Boxyard site here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>And <strong>Bella Napoli Pizzeria &amp; Italian Grill<\/strong> opened last week in West Durham near the intersection of 15-501 and Interstate 40 in the same shopping center as Home Depot, Kohls, PetSmart and Big Lots. The specialize in New York style pizza, build you own and specialty pizza as well as baked pasta dishes featuring chicken, veal and seafood dishes. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bellanapolilife.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Check out their website here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>And over in Chapel Hill, a post on the <strong>Chapel Hill Carrboro Foodies<\/strong> group indicated that we are getting very close to the opening of <strong>Lime &amp; Lemon Indian Grill and Bar<\/strong> as the sign on the outside of the building has gone up. With locations in Durham (Ninth Street) and Raleigh (Hillsborough Street) this will be their third Triangle-area location. They will be in the old <strong>Fusion Fish<\/strong> space (and before that <strong>One<\/strong>) in Chapel Hill\u2019s <strong>Meadowmont<\/strong>. No word yet on an open date. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lnlrestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Check out their website 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>None to report. Keep eating local, folks!<\/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>Thanks to a post on the <strong>Chapel Hill Carrboro Foodies Facebook<\/strong> page, we saw that this <strong>Sunday, November 21st <\/strong>the Chapel Hill Community Arts &amp; Culture and Chapel Hill Parks &amp; Recreation will host the first-ever <strong>THANKS + GIVING FOOD TRUCK RODEO<\/strong> from <strong>12 \u2013 4 pm<\/strong> at Legion Road. There will be about 15 food trucks, about 15 local non-profits, a DJ, and good community vibes. Get ready to give, grub, and be grateful! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapelhillarts.org\/calendar\/thanks-giving-food-truck-rodeo\/\"><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>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> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/streetfoodfinder.com\/c\/nc\/durham\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/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>This is the final weekend for voting in the <strong>WRAL Voters\u2019 Choice Awards<\/strong>, presented by <strong>M&amp;F Bank<\/strong>. Finalists have been announced in over 130 categories. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wral.com\/2021-wral-voters-choice-awards\/19868188\/#\/\/\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Vote now on for the Triangle\u2019s best <\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wral.com\/2021-wral-voters-choice-awards\/19868188\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">businesses<\/span><\/a><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/api.secondstreetapp.com\/m_c_t\/35862447\/125647076\"><\/a><strong>through Nov. 21<\/strong>. There is an entire section on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wral.com\/2021-wral-voters-choice-awards\/19868188\/#\/gallery?group=396387\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Food &amp; Drink<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, so vote for your favorites!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Thanksgiving pre-orders have begun at <strong>Boulted Bread<\/strong> in downtown Raleigh (614 W South Street). Can you say Buttermilk Muscadine Pie\u2026.or Pumpkin Pie\u2026or assorted pastries\u2026or freshly baked bread? Make <strong>Boulted<\/strong> part of your Thanksgiving tradition beginning this year! Preorders will close at 9am on Sunday, November 21st (although a lot of items have already sold out!) <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/boultedbread.com\/order-online\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Check out their Thanksgiving offerings here<\/span>.<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Thanksgiving is on the way and <strong>Southern Harvest<\/strong> is proud to provide heat and eat meals, made with love from their family to yours. This year\u2019s menu includes a la carte smoked whole turkeys and turkey breasts, as well as two meal options. 10% off with code: <strong>THANKS<\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/southernharvesthg.com\/holiday-meals\/\"><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 folks at <strong>Empire Eats<\/strong> have some great Thanksgiving options in store for you. First up, <strong>Sitti <\/strong>and <strong>Gravy<\/strong> are both offering Thanksgiving take-out packages. Check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sitti-raleigh.com\/event\/sittis-takeout-thanksgiving-2021\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Sitti here<\/span><\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gravyraleigh.com\/event\/gravys-thanksgiving-takeout-2021\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Gravy here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>. Order deadline: Saturday, Nov. 20. And <strong>The Pit<\/strong> (both Raleigh and Durham locations) are serving their traditional family-style Thanksgiving dinner again this year available for dine-in or takeout (Raleigh takeout is sold out, but you can do a pick up at the Durham location). <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepit-raleigh.com\/event\/the-pits-thanksgiving-2021\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Check out The Pit\u2019s offerings 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>Double your impact on Thanksgiving this year! Thanksgiving is only two weeks away \u2013 and the <strong>Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina<\/strong> is getting busy! Because of the ongoing economic effects of the pandemic, and the rising cost of food, many of our neighbors are struggling this year. They are having trouble making ends meet and the holidays will only add to the pinch as heating bills soar and kids miss school meals during holiday break. Fortunately, there\u2019s a chance now to make <strong><em>twice<\/em><\/strong> the difference for families facing hunger this year. Compassionate friends are matching all donations up to $600,000 to help our neighbors have a happy and bountiful Thanksgiving. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.foodbankcenc.org\/site\/Donation2\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Your gift today can provide two times as much food to families in our community<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Featured Restaurant News Two bits of big news coming out of Chapel Hill this week, and in particular in the Eastgate Crossing shopping center. 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