{"id":1906,"date":"2022-07-22T07:28:56","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T11:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=1906"},"modified":"2022-07-22T07:36:17","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T11:36:17","slug":"friday-fun-food-facts-july-22-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=1906","title":{"rendered":"Friday Fun Food Facts &#8211; July 22, 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Triangle Restaurant News<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><br>Triangle restaurant news\u2026that not everyone knows. Impress your co-workers at the water cooler.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Featured Restaurant News<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>Triangle Business Journal<\/strong> reported this week that a Wake County brewpub is ready to expand with a new concept. <strong>Norse Brewing Company<\/strong>, which opened in downtown Wake Forest in 2019 with its Nordic-themed d\u00e9cor and craft beer offerings, has  purchased a building in downtown Zebulon at 120 N. Arendell Avenue which will house the first location of <strong>Norse Brewing Company Longhouse<\/strong>.&nbsp;They envision growing that concept to 10 locations throughout the Triangle. In addition, the Wake Forest location will enjoy an expansion of their kitchen and an addition of a traditional beer garden outside as well as more tank capacity. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/norsebrewingco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit Norse here<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Wake County Restaurant News<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>Downtown Raleigh Alliance<\/strong> shared the news that <strong>Tacos El Patron 323<\/strong> has opened their second Raleigh location. It is located in the <strong>Seaboard &amp; Person Street district<\/strong> (111 Seaboard Avenue) where they are now serving up Tijuana-style food including birria tacos, breakfast burritos, mulitas and much more. They also have locations\/sister concepts in Smithfield and Clayton. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elpatron323.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get to know them here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>WRAL<\/strong> shared the news that a ghost kitchen opened yesterday at <strong>Raleigh-Durham International Airport<\/strong>, making it easier for travelers to get food fast. The <strong>Get Reef Virtual Food Hall<\/strong> is located in Terminal 2 near Gate C9. Travelers can order meals on their phones on the way to the airport or while waiting in the TSA line and pick up their food from a cubby once they get past security. They offer selections from nine different restaurants. Customers can place an order at the kiosk or in advance using their phone. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rdu.com\/getreef-virtual-food-hall\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get all the information here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>RalToday<\/strong> shared that <strong>Anthony\u2019s LaPiazza<\/strong>, a North Carolina Italian restaurant, is setting up shop<strong>\u00a0downtown<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>on the ground floor of the AC Hotel<\/strong>\u00a0at <em>9 Glenwood Ave<\/em>nue. Construction has begun, but an opening date hasn\u2019t been announced yet. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/anthonyslapiazza.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get to know them here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Triangle Business Journal <\/strong>shared the news that on the heels of its grand opening in Durham, <strong>Jeni\u2019s Splendid Ice Cream<\/strong> is coming to the <strong>Village District<\/strong> in Raleigh. The scoop shop will be taking over a 1,000-square-foot space at 2012 Cameron St., formerly occupied by The Local Squirrel. The storefront windows display signs announcing the ice cream brand\u2019s arrival. Construction on the space is expected to begin soon, with the spot likely opening later this fall. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/jenis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get to know them here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The folks over at <strong>RalToday<\/strong>\u00a0shared that\u00a0<strong>Miso Ramen Bar<\/strong>\u00a0opened their second location in the Triangle this week \u2013 this one in Raleigh. They opened in\u00a0<strong>Gateway Plaza<\/strong>\u00a0on Crabtree Boulevard (think\u00a0<strong>Union Special<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Mordecai Beverage Company<\/strong>). The original location is on High House Road in the\u00a0<strong>Preston Corners shopping center<\/strong>\u00a0in Cary. They offer a variety of ramen entrees, rice bowls and smaller plates, including pork belly buns, seaweed salad and takoyaki.\u00a0<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.misoramenbar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get to know them here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>RalToday<\/strong> also shared that <strong>Jaguar Bolera<\/strong>, an \u201ceatertainment\u201d concept, will open its first location in the\u00a0<strong>Raleigh Iron Works<\/strong>\u00a0development (2200 Atlantic Ave.) during the\u00a0second half of 2023. The social hub will feature activities like ten lanes of duckpin bowling (think smaller pins and balls and three rolls per frame), private karaoke rooms and maker spaces where groups can host DIY crafting.\u00a0It will also feature an extensive cocktail list and a menu inspired by Mexican and Southern cuisine. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.raleighironworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit Raleigh Iron Works here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Just a reminder that Raleigh\u2019s\u00a0<strong>Boulted Bread<\/strong>\u00a0will be closed for their \u201csummer break\u201d from this Monday, July 25th through Tuesday, August 2nd, reopening Wednesday, August 3rd at 7 a.m. Don\u2019t say I didn\u2019t tell you so. Get in there before their break to load up on their yumminess! <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/boultedbread.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit them here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Durham, Orange &amp; Chatham Restaurant News<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Carrie Brogren<\/strong> with <strong>Chapel Hill Carrboro Foodies Facebook Group<\/strong> shared that <strong>Jujube<\/strong> announced that <strong>Charlie Deal<\/strong>, original owner and founder of <strong>Jujube<\/strong>, had sold the company to <strong>Simpaticos<\/strong>. Since the purchase was final, the transfer of ownership has been smooth for both parties. <strong>Jujube<\/strong> is known for their Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine and was recently voted as Best Asian Food Restaurant by <strong>Chapel Hill Magazine<\/strong>. <strong>Jujube<\/strong> is located at 1201 Raleigh Road in Chapel Hill. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/jujuberestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit them here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>My friends over at <strong>Bites of Bull City<\/strong> shared that <strong>Barbara \u201cBarb\u201d Nigro<\/strong>, who, after a year of showcasing her creative cakes and pastries out of her home bakery, has become a more fixed part of the Durham community as the newest addition to the\u00a0<strong>Durham Food Hall<\/strong>. <strong>Little Barb\u2019s Bakery<\/strong> opened in their new home on July 13. Hours will be Mon.-Thur. 12:30-9pm; Fri. 12:30-10pm; Sat. 10am-10pm, and Sun. 12:30-9pm. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/littlebarbsbakery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit them here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Closing \/ Cancellations<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Dos Perros<\/strong>, located at 200 N. Mangum Street in Durham, will close August 14 after more than a decade in business. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In North Raleigh, <strong>Gym Tacos<\/strong> has closed its location on Dunn Road just off Falls of Neuse Road. They made the decision to focus on their food trucks and their new location on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Chapel Hill Magazine<\/strong> confirmed that the Chapel Hill location of <strong>Seafood Destiny<\/strong> at&nbsp;100 W. Franklin St<strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;(corner of Franklin and Columbia streets) closed in April.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-background-color has-background\"><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Food Trucks<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The final\u00a0<strong>Downtown Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo<\/strong>\u00a0of 2022 will be on\u00a0<strong>Sunday, September 25th<\/strong>. The rodeo is set up on downtown Raleigh\u2019s Fayetteville Street featuring a half mile of food trucks and restaurants spread out over 10 city blocks. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.downtownraleighfoodtruckrodeo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Details here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The remaining\u00a0<strong>Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo<\/strong>\u00a02022 schedule is as follows: September 4 and October 30. Mark your calendars. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/durhamcentralpark.org\/events\/food-truck-rodeo-info\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get all the details here<\/mark><\/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\u00a0<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/streetfoodfinder.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Street Food Finder here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Events<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>July 22nd and 23rd\u00a0<\/strong>sees the return of the\u00a0<strong>10th Annual Bone Suckin\u2019 Sauce Peak City Pig Fest<\/strong>\u00a0in downtown Apex. The event features the\u00a0<strong>KCBS<\/strong>\u00a0(<strong>Kansas City Barbecue Society<\/strong>) BBQ competition featuring 42 cook teams (competing for $12,000 in prize money) cooking chicken, ribs, beef brisket and pork, BBQ and other food trucks, kids\u2019 area, rib eating contest, beer garden and live music. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/peakcitypigfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get all the details on their site here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This <strong>Sunday, July 24th<\/strong> is <strong>Cary\u2019s Downtown Chowdown<\/strong> food truck rodeo from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Enjoy a food-filled afternoon along Academy Street where you will be able to taste some of the best food in the Triangle, enjoy cool beverages from craft beer and wine vendors, and relax on the lawn to some great music. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.townofcary.org\/recreation-enjoyment\/events\/special-events\/chatham-street-chowdown\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get all the details here including a list of participating trucks<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Also on <strong>Sunday, July 24th<\/strong> six vegan trucks will be serving up their offerings at a <strong>Vegan Food Truck Rally<\/strong> at <strong>Pure Soul<\/strong> at 4125 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd. from noon until 4 p.m. A wide array of sandwiches, burgers, salads, tacos, ice cream, donuts and sides will be available from some of the best trucks in the area. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/puresoulff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit Pure Soul here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Raleigh\u2019s<strong>\u00a0Vidrio<\/strong>\u00a0restaurant is hosting a\u00a0<strong>\u201cTaste Tour of the Mediterranean\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0monthly dinner series. The destination and menu inspiration will change each month. Next destination: Croatia! The dinner will be from 6:30-9 p.m.\u00a0<strong>July 28th<\/strong>. Tickets are $85, plus tax and gratuity. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vidrioraleigh.com\/events\/introducing-our-new-chefs-dinner-series-3\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get all the details here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cary\u2019s beautiful\u00a0<strong>Koka Booth Amphitheater<\/strong>\u00a0will once again play host to the\u00a0<strong>15th Annual Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0<strong>August 5th<\/strong>(6-10 p.m.) and\u00a0<strong>6th<\/strong>\u00a0(12 \u2013 6 p.m.). It\u2019s two great days of beer sippin\u2019, bourbon tastin\u2019, music listenin\u2019 and barbeque eatin\u2019. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an\u00a0<strong>ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE<\/strong>sampling of beer and bourbon. Get ticket information (including VIP access) and all the details <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cary.beerandbourbon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">on the event site here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>On\u00a0<strong>August 8th<\/strong>, the\u00a0<strong>North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association<\/strong>\u00a0will host the\u00a0<strong>NCRLA Chef Showdown Grand Finale<\/strong>from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at\u00a0<strong>The Pavilion at the Angus Barn<\/strong>. At the event, they will crown the\u00a0<strong>NCRLA Chef of the Year<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>NCRLA Pastry Chef of the Year<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>NCRLA Bartender of the Year<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong>NCRLA Distillery of the Year.<\/strong>\u00a0Attendees will be able to help determine the \u201cpeople\u2019s choice\u201d award winner from the creations of 20 top North Carolina chefs and pastry chefs and six bartenders from one end of the state to the other. Radio-personality\u00a0<strong>Kitty Kinnin<\/strong>\u00a0will be your emcee. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncrla.org\/event\/chefshowdownfinale2022\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Tickets and all the details here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The Pinehurst Barbecue Festival<\/strong>\u00a0is taking place\u00a0<strong>September 2-4<\/strong>\u00a0in beautiful Pinehurst, North Carolina where they will celebrate \u201cAll Things Barbecue\u201d in North Carolina \u2013 from Eastern North Carolina vinegar to Western North Carolina tomato. The three-day event features a variety of activities culminating with a impressive list of pitmasters showing off their talents on day three. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinehurstbarbecuefestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get tickets and all the details on their site here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The\u00a0<strong>Bull City BBQ Bash<\/strong>\u00a0will take place on\u00a0<strong>Saturday, September 3rd<\/strong>from 12-5 p.m. bringing a high energy BBQ event to Durham to cap the summer holiday season. Attendees will interact with BBQ competitors, taste and vote on delicious food while supporting\u00a0<strong>Helps Education Fund<\/strong>, enjoy live music, shop at a small business marketplace, enjoy local food and beverages and most of all \u2013 experience an amazing atmosphere! <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bullcitybbqbash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get all the details on their website here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>After a 2-year hiatus,\u00a0<strong>Dinner in the Meadow<\/strong>\u00a0will return as attendees will be gathering in the meadow again on\u00a0<strong>Sunday, September 11th<\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0<strong>5:30-8:30<\/strong>\u00a0in the evening. The dinner sells out each year, so you are encouraged to get your tickets early. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnerinthemeadow.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get all the details here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The\u00a0<strong>15th Annual Pepperfest<\/strong>\u00a0returns this year on\u00a0<strong>Sunday, September 18th<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0<strong>The Plant\u00a0<\/strong>in Pittsboro. The event is hosted outdoors with live music and pepper-themed food and drink made with locally-grown sweet, hot, and smoky NC peppers. Chefs and craft beverage makers will compete for awards. Guests can taste different dishes made from peppers grown in the Piedmont of North Carolina. Early bird prices are good through July 1st, when prices increase <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/pepperfest-tickets-321743713107\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get your tickets and all the details here<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. Thanks to\u00a0<strong>Neha Shah<\/strong>\u00a0with the\u00a0<strong>Pittsboro-Siler City Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau\u00a0<\/strong>for alerting me about this great event.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Like beer? Excellent.\u00a0<strong>Visit Raleigh<\/strong>\u00a0has established a\u00a0<strong>Raleigh Beer Trail<\/strong>\u00a0that gives you a passport to get stamped at the 30+ breweries in the Raleigh area, from Wake Forest to Raleigh to Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina. Once you\u2019ve filled up your passport with stamps, you send it in to receive prizes. Nothing like being rewarded for drinking! But as always, please drink responsibly. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitraleigh.com\/foodie\/drinks\/raleigh-beer-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get the details here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><mark><mark style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><b>Food Bank Corner<\/b><\/mark><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>With your support over the last year, the\u00a0<strong>Food Bank<\/strong>\u00a0distributed food to approximately 200,000 youth facing hunger in the 34 counties we serve. Unfortunately, we continue to see a devastating impact from COVID-19 for young people, who are left vulnerable to family and school changes. No child should have to worry when he or she will eat again, and no parent should have to skip a meal, so they can put food on the table for their children. Through agency distributions, targeted nutrition programs, education, and public policy work, the Food Bank is reaching young people with healthy and fun food options. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/foodbankcenc.org\/seeing-the-impact-of-nourishing-children\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Learn more here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.  #<strong>NoOneGoesHungry<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Triangle Restaurant NewsTriangle restaurant news\u2026that not everyone knows. Impress your co-workers at the water cooler.&nbsp; Featured Restaurant News The Triangle Business Journal reported this week that a Wake County brewpub is ready to expand with a new concept. 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