{"id":2065,"date":"2022-11-24T20:06:24","date_gmt":"2022-11-25T01:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=2065"},"modified":"2022-11-24T20:06:24","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T01:06:24","slug":"friday-fun-food-facts-november-25-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=2065","title":{"rendered":"Friday Fun Food Facts &#8211; November 25, 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\">\n<li>Got word this week that <strong>321 Coffee<\/strong>&nbsp;is gearing up to open its&nbsp;first Durham location&nbsp;at 300 Morris St. Join the coffee shop and roastery for its&nbsp;grand opening&nbsp;and ribbon cutting on&nbsp;<strong>Saturday, Dec. 3<\/strong>&nbsp;at 9:30 a.m. <strong>321 Coffee<\/strong> is a coffee shop and roaster built on inclusion. They currently employ over 40 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). If you are not already familiar with them, <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">get to know them here<\/mark><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/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\">\n<li>If you haven\u2019t noticed, there is a new place to get your coffee in North Raleigh. <strong>Biggby Coffee<\/strong> has been open for a little over a month on Six Forks Road (5424 Six Forks Road to be exact) near the intersection with E. Millbrook Road. And to make matters even better, reader <strong>Birkir Gunnarsson<\/strong> shared that he saw a sign for the next location of <strong>Biggby<\/strong> at 4208 Pleasant Valley Road. Their website confirms a \u201ccoming soon\u201d for that address. <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get to know Biggby here<\/mark><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over in Cary, we told you back in June that&nbsp;<strong>Nice Bowls<\/strong>&nbsp;in Cary had closed. This week, <strong>Catering By Design<\/strong> chef <strong>James Murdock<\/strong> shared with me that&nbsp;<strong>Kongfu Dumplings<\/strong> has opened in that spot at 4224 NW Cary Pkwy). <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kongfudumplings.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>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up in Wake Forest, reader <strong><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Julie Barnes<\/mark><\/strong> shared that <strong>Smith\u2019s Smokehouse and Smoothies<\/strong> has opened in a more permanent location at 1318 South Main Street. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smokehousesmoothies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get to know them here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A quick update on the Mexican food scene in Apex thanks to reader <strong>David Amann<\/strong>. <strong>Mezcalito<\/strong> is not going to <strong>Beaver Creek<\/strong> (like we reported last week), but they are coming to Apex, next to <strong>Bottle Theory<\/strong> at 3675 Green Level W Rd #103. Also, <strong>Mamacita\u2019s Modern Mexican + Cocktails<\/strong> is going in where <strong>Big Mike\u2019s <\/strong>was. Couldn\u2019t find a web presence, but the banner is up. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mezcalitogrill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit Mezcalito here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/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\">\n<li>Learned from <strong>Douglas Everett<\/strong> in the <strong>Chapel Hill Carrboro Foodies Facebook group<\/strong> that there is a new shop in <strong>New Hope Commons<\/strong> near the intersection of 15-501 and Interstate 40. <strong>Salt N Cocoa<\/strong> has opened serving up &#8216;novelty&#8217; coffee and ice cream. We were unable to locate an online presence, so you will just have to driver over! <\/li>\n<\/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\">\n<li><strong>Triangle Business Journal<\/strong> shared the new this week that <strong>The&nbsp;Plaza Cafe<\/strong>, a&nbsp;family-owned NY-style deli&nbsp;specializing in Indian cuisine,&nbsp;closed its doors this week. The downtown spot on&nbsp;Fayetteville Street&nbsp;had served the community for 10 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><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\">\n<li>On a recent visit to <strong>Pine State Coffee<\/strong> just outside of downtown Raleigh, I noticed that <strong>De Plantas<\/strong>, a Latin fusion food truck, has opened there at 1614 Automotive Way. Check out their vegan Birria style tacos and tortas or try their Al Pastor or Carne Asada! <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/deplantasnc.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>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<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&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/streetfoodfinder.com\/\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Street Food Finder here<\/mark><\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/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\">\n<li>Tickets are now on sale for <strong>Holiday Market<\/strong> at <strong>The Durham<\/strong> on <strong>Dec. 7<\/strong>, featuring 25 N.C. artisans and makers.&nbsp;A wide variety of gifts from succulents, jewelry, fashion, artisan foods, candles, dinnerware, books and more will be available for purchase from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7. Tickets for attendees cost $10 for either the 6-7:30 p.m. or 7:30-9 p.m. shopping event. The public will be able to shop for thoughtful gifts while enjoying sweet bites from the Durham\u2019s pastry chef <strong>Kelsey LeGaux<\/strong> as well as eggnog and champagne, which will be served at the bar. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedurham.com\/events\/holiday-market\/\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Buy tickets here<\/mark><\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>And looking to do some good this holiday season? The <strong>Chapel Hill Carrboro Foodies Group<\/strong> on Facebook is holding a holiday charity partnership again with <strong>Chapel Hill Service League\u2019s <\/strong>annual Christmas House event. They are looking to raise as much money as possible allowing them to buy\/distribute grocery gift cards for local families in need. If you\u2019d like to donate, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate?hosted_button_id=P5TTGQQNK73G6\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">please do so here<\/mark><\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>And looking to continue dining outside even as the temperatures start to drop? No problem. The <strong>Downtown Raleigh Alliance <\/strong>has compiled a list of restaurants in downtown Raleigh keeping you warm all-year long! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/downtownraleigh.org\/post\/heated-outdoor-dining-downtownraleigh\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Check out that list here<\/mark><\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><mark><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Food Bank Corner<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Looking for an easy way for you and\/or your office to make a <strong>HUGE DIFFERENCE <\/strong>in people\u2019s lives this Holiday season? Host a <strong>VIRTUAL Food Drive<\/strong>! Forget the hassle of a trip to the grocery store for your next food drive\u2026 create a food drive without the heavy lifting using our <strong>Virtual Food Drive<\/strong>, and maximize your donation times five! For every $1 donated, the <strong>Food Bank <\/strong>can provide <strong>FIVE<\/strong> meals!&nbsp;You can make a difference in your community by hosting a <strong>Virtual Food Drive<\/strong> for your friends, family members, or coworkers.&nbsp; It is easy! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/foodbankcenc.blackbaud-sites.com\/\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Start here<\/mark><\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <strong>#noonegoeshungry<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Triangle Restaurant NewsTriangle restaurant news\u2026that not everyone knows. 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