{"id":2302,"date":"2023-05-12T07:41:35","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T11:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=2302"},"modified":"2023-05-12T08:03:43","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T12:03:43","slug":"friday-fun-food-facts-may-12-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=2302","title":{"rendered":"Friday Fun Food Facts &#8211; May 12, 2023"},"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>The <strong>Triangle Business Journal<\/strong> reported this week that a downtown Raleigh bar is reopening after being closed since 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. <strong>Fox Liquor Bar<\/strong>, a cocktail bar owned by chef <strong>Ashley Christensen<\/strong>, is set to open its doors May 19. The bar is located underground at 237 S. Wilmington Street, just around the corner from <strong>Beasley\u2019s Chicken + Honey<\/strong> (entrance is on Martin Street). Hours of operation will be: Thursday, 4-10pm; Friday, 4-midnight; Saturday, noon to midnight; and Sunday, noon to 10pm. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ac-restaurants.com\/fox\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Refamiliarize yourself with it 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\">Wake County Restaurant News<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reader <strong>Hugh Autry<\/strong> shared a recent discovery over in Cary. <strong>Autry<\/strong> noticed <strong>Chido Taco<\/strong> kookies neatly stacked inside the former <strong>Tijuana Flats<\/strong> next to the Trader Joe\u2019s on Cary Parkway. The space is currently under renovation and no word on a timeline or opening date. <strong>Chido Taco<\/strong> has another location in Raleigh on Bale Street (near <strong>Mami Nora\u2019s<\/strong>). We will ask <strong>Hugh<\/strong> to keep an eye on this for us! <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/chidotaco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Check out Chido Taco here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Out by the airport, the <strong>Triangle Business Journal <\/strong>reported that the Triangle\u2019s first Westin hotel brought in James Beard award-winning chef <strong>Bradford Thompson<\/strong> to help build out the restaurant, <strong>IL Fal\u00f2<\/strong>. The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport hotel is now officially open in Brier Creek. The upscale restaurant serves wood-fired Italian dishes and is located on the hotel&#8217;s first floor at 3931 Macaw St. by <strong>Brier Creek Commons<\/strong>. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilfalo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit the restaurant here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Raleigh, <strong>Autry<\/strong> also noticed that <strong>La Terraza Mexican Restaurant<\/strong> has opened at <strong>Mission Valley<\/strong> shopping center in the former <strong>El Cerro<\/strong> (and many years before <strong>Rock-Ola Cafe<\/strong>) building. The address is 2217 Avent Ferry Road. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laterrazaraleigh.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>Over in Wake Forest, reader <strong>Mark McEachin<\/strong> shared several updates on concepts opening soon. <strong>Wayback Burgers<\/strong>&nbsp;is coming soon to the <strong>Wheatfield Plaza Shopping Center<\/strong> in Wake Forest.&nbsp; They will be in the same building as <strong>Summer Moon Coffee<\/strong> and <strong>Jeremiah\u2019s Italian Ice<\/strong>. <strong>Torchy\u2019s Tacos<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Cava<\/strong>&nbsp;are coming soon to the&nbsp;<strong>Grove Ninety-Eight<\/strong>&nbsp;development on Highway 98, across from the Wegmans in Wake Forest. Visit <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/waybackburgers.com\/locations\/us\/north-carolina\/wake-forest\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Wayback here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/torchystacos.com\/location\/wake-forest-coming-soon\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Torchy\u2019s here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wakeforestnc.gov\/new-businesses-coming-wake-forest\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Cava here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Down in Holly Springs, my buddy <strong>David McCreary<\/strong> shared a couple of exciting updates from our friends at <strong>Sir Walter Coffee + Kitchen<\/strong>. First up, they are moving. Their last day of service in Holly Springs will be May 21st. That is the bad news. However, the good news is twofold. First, they are building out a new location in Raleigh for <strong>Sir Walter<\/strong> that they hope to open soon. And secondly, in their space in the <strong>Town Hall Common<\/strong>s in Holly Springs they will introduce a concept called <strong>Smashed!<\/strong> &#8211; a new restaurant and bar featuring mouth-watering smashed burgers and cocktails. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smashednc\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Keep up with their progress here on Facebook<\/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><strong>Bangkok 54<\/strong> in Chapel Hill (Farmington Road) announced via Facebook this week that they are in the process of opening a second location in Chapel Hill, this one will be in the <strong>Timberlyne shopping center<\/strong> in the former <strong>Queen of Pho<\/strong> spot (1129 Weaver Dairy Road). No word on an open date. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Bangkok54NC\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Follow them on Facebook for updates<\/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\">Closings<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stairway to Veggin\u2019<\/strong> food truck announced this week that they are pausing their operations effectively immediately. They did indicate that they hope to resume operations this fall. <\/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><strong>A Place at the Table&nbsp;<\/strong>announces their second annual <strong>Pay-What-You-Can Food Truck Rodeo<\/strong> on <strong>Sunday, June 4<\/strong> from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This fun-filled community day will consist of delicious meals, refreshments, and desserts from a variety of food trucks including: <strong>Q-spresso<\/strong>, <strong>Interfaith Food Shuttle: The Spinning Plate<\/strong>, <strong>Bulkogi<\/strong>, <strong>Magdalena&#8217;s Chimney Cakes<\/strong>, <strong>Locopops<\/strong>, <strong>AMPM Burritos<\/strong>, <strong>Season It Up Vegan<\/strong>, <strong>Aries Dish Delivered<\/strong>, and <strong>Goodness GraceUs<\/strong>. All food trucks will have special menus prepared for the event. The rodeo will take place in the parking lot on the corner of West Hargett and South Harrington street across from A Place at the Table. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/one.bidpal.net\/2023foodtruckrodeo\/ticketing\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Purchase tickets ahead of time here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The next <strong>Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo<\/strong> is <strong>June 11<\/strong> from <strong>12-4 p.m.<\/strong> Get out your calendar and make note of the dates for the rest of the <strong>2023 Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeos<\/strong>. <strong>September 3 | October 29<\/strong> \u2013 and all the rodeos are from 12-4 p.m. Giddyup! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/durhamcentralpark.org\/events\/food-truck-rodeo-info\/\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Here is the link<\/mark><\/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>Here is a great Mother\u2019s Day idea for you \u2014 <strong>Mother\u2019s Day Tea<\/strong> at the <strong>NC Museum of Art Caf\u00e9<\/strong> from <strong>May 12th through the 14th<\/strong>. This \u201cAfternoon Tea\u201d experience features a pre-fixe menu including savory canapes, finger sandwiches and inspired patisserie. Premium teas or coffee included. Plan on 1 \u2013 1\/2 hours based on party size. Note gluten free or vegan in special request. Recommended party size 2, 4 or 6. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/booking\/experiences-availability?rid=1269772&amp;restref=1269772&amp;experienceId=155981\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Make your reservations here<\/mark><\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join <strong>Vino!! Wine Shop<\/strong> for the <strong>Pittsboro Wine Fest on Sun, May 21, 2-4pm<\/strong> at <strong>Postal Fish Company<\/strong>. There will be eleven wine vendors pouring 40+ wines from around the globe. The entry fee gets you a taste of all these fabulous wines, a spread of delectable food catered by <strong>Postal Fish Company<\/strong>, live music from the local band \u201cRadio\u201d, and door prizes. The food and lineup will be announced closer to the date of the festival. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpittsboro.com\/event\/pittsboro-wine-fest\/\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get all the details here<\/mark><\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Got word from <strong>Neha Shah<\/strong>, director of the Pittsboro-Siler City Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau, that <strong>Farm to Fork<\/strong> is making its return in 2023 on <strong>June 4th from 4-7 p.m.<\/strong> at <strong>Fearrington Village<\/strong>. Held in the Triangle for more than 15 years, the <strong>Farm to Fork Picnic<\/strong> is a showcase of North Carolina chefs, artisans, and farmers paired together to create sips and nibbles of the region\u2019s best flavors and seasonal ingredients! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/farm-to-fork-picnic-triangle-2023-tickets-479488822977\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">You can get tickets and all the details here<\/mark><\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tickets are on sale now for <strong>NC F&amp;B Podcast\u2019s 3rd Bubbles &amp; Brisket <\/strong>at <strong>Smoky Hollow<\/strong> scheduled for <strong>Saturday, June 3rd<\/strong> from 2-6 p.m. The event features 10 BBQ pit-master chefs and an array of sparkling beverages. With the purchase of a ticket, guests will enjoy various styles of brisket and side dishes prepared by the best talent in the state, along with sampling multiple styles of sparkling wine from around the world. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfbpodcast.com\/event-details\/bubbles-and-brisket-3\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get tickets here<\/mark><\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Friend <strong>Kitty Kinnin<\/strong> reminded me that tickets are now available for the <strong>5th Roots for Reece Chef\u2019s Picnic<\/strong> being held on <strong>June 11th<\/strong> from <strong>3-7 p.m.<\/strong> at <strong>Haven Farm<\/strong> in Knightdale. At the event you will be able to sample small plates and beverages from over 25 local food and beverage establishments. Check out this list: <strong>Longleaf Swine BBQ<\/strong>; <strong>Glass House Kitchen<\/strong>; <strong>Wye Hill Kitchen &amp; Brewing<\/strong>; <strong>The Umstead Hotel and Spa<\/strong>; <strong>Craften Neighborhood Food &amp; Drink<\/strong>; <strong>Postal Fish Company<\/strong>; <strong>Under The Oak Catering<\/strong>; <strong>Locals Seafood<\/strong>; <strong>Mebane Crafted<\/strong>; <strong>Cucciolo Terrazza Raleigh<\/strong>; <strong>Viv\u2019s Fridge<\/strong>; <strong>Jolie Restaurant<\/strong>; <strong>Elevated Catering Company<\/strong>; <strong>Layered Croissanterie<\/strong>; <strong>Native Fine Diner<\/strong>; <strong>ORO Restaurant &amp; Lounge<\/strong>; <strong>Lawrence Barbecue<\/strong>; <strong>Leroys Taco Shop<\/strong>; <strong>William &amp; Company<\/strong>; <strong>Revival 1869 \u2013 A Drinkery<\/strong>; <strong>Trophy Brewing Company<\/strong>; <strong>Umbrella Dry Bar<\/strong>; <strong>Deep River Brewing Company<\/strong>; and <strong>Double Barley Brewing<\/strong>. All proceeds go to the <strong>North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition<\/strong>, which saves lives through education and prevention of opiate overdose. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.undertheoakcatering.com\/our-events\/roots-for-reece-chefs-picnic-2023\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit the site here to get your tickets<\/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>We are ready to celebrate once again <strong>Stamp Out Hunger<\/strong>. On <strong>Saturday May 13th<\/strong>, the public is asked to place bags filled with nonperishable food items next to their mailbox. A Letter Carrier will then collect the donations and take them back to their postal branch where <strong>Food Bank <\/strong>volunteers and staff will be on-site to unload the postal trucks. If you would like to volunteer to help, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cervistech.com\/acts\/console.php?console_type=event_list&amp;event_id=56&amp;console_id=0225&amp;ht=1\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">do so 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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