{"id":2404,"date":"2023-08-04T07:17:25","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T11:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=2404"},"modified":"2023-08-04T07:46:16","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T11:46:16","slug":"friday-fun-food-facts-august-4-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=2404","title":{"rendered":"Friday Fun Food Facts &#8211; August 4, 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><strong>Parkside Restaurant<\/strong> owners <strong>Jenessa Mitchell <\/strong>and <strong>Todd Henderson<\/strong> shared the news with me this week that they will open their second location next <strong>Friday, August 11th<\/strong> at 4 p.m. <strong>Parkside<\/strong> will be  joining <strong>Treelight Square<\/strong> in the <strong>Wendell Falls<\/strong> development at 2251 Treelight Way, Suite 101 in Wendell. The new spot will occupy a 4,500-square foot space with an outdoor patio and total seating for about 150 people (similar to the Raleigh location). The Wendell location will carry the same <strong>Parkside<\/strong> name along with a very similar menu. Reservations can be made at their website or on <strong>Open Table<\/strong>. Congrats to <strong>Jenessa<\/strong> and <strong>Todd<\/strong> and their entire team! <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/parksiderestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit them 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>Down in the Quay, <strong>David McCreary<\/strong> shared with me that <strong>Tacos Oaxaca<\/strong> opens today (Friday, August 4) at 1324 N Main Street in Fuquay-Varina. Their original location (and truck) is in Lillington. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tacosoaxaca\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit them on Facebook here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Triangle Business Journal <\/strong>shared this week that<strong> Mon Macaron<\/strong> is now open in downtown Cary, with a North Raleigh location in the works. The brand opened its first location in Raleigh\u2019s <strong>Seaboard Station<\/strong> in 2021. Owned by <strong>Autumn Hicks<\/strong>, the shop makes and sells macarons in a variety of flavors, along with serving coffee, tea and wine. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmacaron.us\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit them here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Also in Cary, reader <strong>Kristina Shuford<\/strong> shared that a take-out\/delivery concept has opened in the former <strong>Combo Pasta<\/strong> spot on Asheville Ave. Order tonight from <strong>Miss Chang An<\/strong>! <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.misschangan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">View their menu here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blogger <strong>EatRaleigh<\/strong> was the first to share that a former <strong>KFC<\/strong> location is being turned into a new concept from the owners of <strong>Cook Out<\/strong>. <strong>Roo&#8217;s Chicken<\/strong> signage is up at 1221 New Bern Ave. <\/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>Glenn Gillen<\/strong> notified me that <strong>The Velvet Hippo Bar &amp; Lounge<\/strong> in Durham had it&#8217;s soft opening last Friday and will have it&#8217;s official grand opening this Saturday. They tout themselves as offering good drinks, strong vibes and velvet hippos. Works for me! They are located on the rooftop at 119 Orange Street in downtown Durham. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/velvethippodurham\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Best to check them out on Instagram here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over in Chapel Hill, the long awaited <strong>Ay Por Dios! Mexican Bistro<\/strong> will open this month according to <strong>Carrie Brogren<\/strong>, founder of the <strong>Chapel Hill Carrboro Foodies Group<\/strong> on Facebook. They tout that their menu is inspired by authentic Oaxacan food and culture. They are ocally owned and operated by the folks behind <strong>Kahlovera Mexican Restaurant and Taqueria<\/strong>. Look for a mid-August opening. Thanks <strong>Carrie<\/strong>! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NoDa Brewing Company Tapas<\/strong> in the <strong>East 54<\/strong> development in Chapel Hill (1118 Environ Way to be exact) changed their name this week to <strong>The Dogwood<\/strong>. Same team\u2026same fun\u2026<strong>chef Dustin Raper<\/strong> has just reimagined the menu. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/thedogwoodchapelhill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit them here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Well-known Pittsboro brewery, <strong>Carolina Brewery &amp; Grill<\/strong>, will celebrate their 16th year in business with a traditional <strong>Carolina Low Country Crab and Shrimp Boil<\/strong> this <strong>Saturday, August 5, 2023<\/strong> from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. This special event will feature Royal Red Shrimp and Snow Crab Legs, along with live music throughout the evening. Durham Ukulele Orchestra will perform outside on the patio stage from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Big Fat Gap will take the stage from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free and special 16th anniversary glasses will be given to the first 300 customers. There will also be a featured Anniversary IPA on tap for the celebration. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolinabrewery.com\/\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit Carolina Brewery here<\/mark><\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The folks at the <strong>Pittsboro-Siler City Convention and Visitors Bureau<\/strong> shared the news this week that we are getting very close to the opening of <strong>David Sadeghi&#8217;s<\/strong> next location on <strong>People&#8217;s Coffee<\/strong>. They are set to open soon in <strong>MOSAIC<\/strong> at <strong>Chatham Park<\/strong>, serving up your favorite caffeinated delights. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pplscoffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit them here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Also down in Chatham County\/Pittsboro, got word this week that <strong>Kingston 99 Kitchen<\/strong> officially opened this week serving up authentic Jamaican cuisine. You can find them at <strong>The Plant <\/strong>(192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro) where they are open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ThePlantInPittsboro\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Might be best to visit The Plant Facebook page for further details<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>And one final note from Pittsboro, the Chatham Journal Newspaper shared that Pittsboro is about to welcome a new, fixed location ice cream parlor, <strong>Circle City Ice Cream<\/strong>. The renowned mobile ice cream truck, known as <strong>Mapleview Mobile<\/strong>, will have a permanent home at 21 West Chatham Street. The new establishment promises to become a popular hangout spot, offering an array of ice cream flavors to satisfy every taste bud. Congrats to Jerry Richardson! <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/chathamjournal.com\/2023\/07\/30\/circle-city-ice-cream-is-coming-to-pittsboro-a-sweet-treat-for-the-town\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Read the entire article 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\">Closings<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>None to report. Keep eating local, folks!<\/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>The next <strong>Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo<\/strong> is Sunday, <strong>September 3<\/strong> from <strong>12-4 p.m.<\/strong> The final rodeo of the season will be <strong>October 29<\/strong>. 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>Hey <strong>Tim CoyneSmith<\/strong>, look what\u2019s back! The <strong>16th Annual Beer, Bourbon &amp; BBQ Festival<\/strong> returns to Cary\u2019s <strong>Koka Booth Amphitheatre August 4th and 5th<\/strong>. Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by \u2013 Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass and Smoked Beasts! 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 <strong>ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE<\/strong> sampling of beer and bourbon. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cary.beerandbourbon.com\/\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">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>Also on <strong>August 5th<\/strong>, is <strong>Taste of Soul NC<\/strong> \u2013 a family-friendly event featuring a DJ, live performances, a bounce house, games and a variety of cuisines. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tasteofsoulnc.com\/\"><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>The <strong>16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0annual Bull Moon Ride and Run<\/strong> is on <strong>Saturday August 5th<\/strong>. It&#8217;s Durham summer tradition &#8211; a 5k run or a 9.6 mile bike ride (your choice), capped off with a <strong>Post Race Block Party<\/strong> featuring BBQ, Beer, and LIVE music by Kings of the Highway. Runners, bikers, and volunteers get free entry into the block party and BBQ dinner plate and a beverage (beer for age 21+). Not running or riding?\u00a0 There\u2019s a <strong>&#8220;Party Only&#8221; <\/strong>option which includes admission to the post-race block party. Proceeds benefit <strong>Durham Habitat<\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullmoon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">More information and registration is available here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On <strong>August 10th<\/strong> at 6:30 p.m., the folks over at <strong>Prohibitive<\/strong> will hold an <strong>\u201cAll About Pinots\u201d<\/strong> wine pairing as they taste through varieties of Pinots paired with tapas. <strong>Prohibitive<\/strong> is located at the historic <strong>Matthews House<\/strong> in Cary (317 W. Chatham Street). Cost is $85 per person. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/all-about-pinots-tickets-676112309117\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Reserve your spot here<\/mark><\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tickets are now on sale for the <strong>August 14 NCRLA Chef Showdown Grand Finale<\/strong> from 6-8:30 pm at <strong>The Pavilion at the Angus Barn<\/strong>. My buddy <strong>Kitty Kinnin<\/strong> will MC the event. This is North Carolina\u2019s premiere culinary and mixology competition. Presented by <strong>Got To Be N<\/strong>C, the <strong>NC Department of Agriculture<\/strong>, the <strong>Chef Showdown<\/strong> features culinary and mixology competitors who will showcase North Carolina proteins, produce and products in their dishes, cocktails, and mocktails. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncrla.org\/ncrla-events\/chefshowdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get tickets and all the details here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A taste of old becoming new, cider and mead! The <strong>NC Museum of Art<\/strong> and <strong>Catering Works<\/strong> are partnering with <strong>NC Wine<\/strong> for a delicious and thoughtful pairing of beverages, tasty bites, and art. What\u2019s the buzz about cider and mead? Come find out on <strong>August 17<\/strong> and learn more about the <strong>NCMA\u2019s<\/strong> \u201cpaired\u201d works of art while sipping local NC cider and mead. This event will be held in the West Building\u00a0from <strong>6:30 pm\u00a0through 8:30 pm.<\/strong> Tastings begin at 6:30 pm. Over 10 different makers and multiple tasting stations will be featured. Docent lead tours\u00a0connect\u00a0art to these historic libations, and\u00a0are scheduled at 6:45 pm, 7:30 pm, and 7:45 pm.\u00a0Please arrive at 6:30 pm, in order to enjoy the whole event. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ncmadining.com\/products\/cider-mead-and-art-experience-what-s-the-buzz\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Join them here<\/mark><\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sassool&#8217;s Annual Hummus Mix Off<\/strong> is right around the corner! On <strong>August 19th<\/strong> from 2-5pm at their <strong>Raleigh<\/strong> location they are bringing in local food influencers and recipe creators to compete for your vote at the best flavored hummus. The winner will have their recipe featured as our September special! <strong>Tickets are on sale NOW.<\/strong> With your ticket, you are able to try every hummus competing (this is over 12 kinds of hummus) and then vote for your favorite. This is a family friendly event! <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2023-hummus-mix-off-tickets-689387736277\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get tickets and all the details here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>And then on <strong>August 24th<\/strong>, The <strong>NC Museum of Art<\/strong>, <strong>Vitis House<\/strong>, and <strong>Catering Works<\/strong> present <strong>\u201cThe Art Inside the Bottle\u201d<\/strong>. Together with <strong>NCMA<\/strong> curator <strong>Maya Brooks<\/strong>, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art, and <strong>Vitis House<\/strong> owner and wine educator, <strong>Doreen Colondres<\/strong>, we will dive into Identity, Place, and Power as themes that contextualize works of art and wine in specific and inspiring ways. Join us from <strong>7pm-9pm<\/strong> for a very special evening to explore history, tradition, and process behind winemaking and artmaking at <strong>The Art Inside the Bottle<\/strong>. You will foster new insights in an immersive, sensory experience! Seven wines with custom-designed food pairings will be served as <strong>Maya<\/strong> speaks in person to share her expertise on seven important works of art from the Museum\u2019s Collection. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/booking\/experiences-availability?rid=1269772&amp;restref=1269772&amp;experienceId=167971\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Details and sign up here<\/mark><\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>10th annual Sola Hot Mini 5K<\/strong> race is <strong>Saturday, September 16<\/strong> at <strong>Sola Coffee<\/strong> in North Raleigh. Thus far, the race has raised over $450,000 in the fight to end ALS with a goal to raise $200,000 more this year. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/solahotmini5k.com\/\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get details and register here<\/mark><\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>USA TODAY Wine &amp; Food Experience<\/strong> is coming to Raleigh on <strong>Saturday, September 16th<\/strong> and will be held at <strong>Dorothea Dix Park (Flowers Field)<\/strong>. Attendees will explore a Raleigh culinary adventure that celebrates the best local food and drink, enjoy endless food and drink samples, attend demonstrations and interact with exhibitors in a beautiful outdoor setting for a single admission price. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wineandfood.usatoday.com\/Raleigh\/\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">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><strong>Saturday September 23<\/strong> is <strong>Bull City Burger and Brewery\u2019s OctoBullFest<\/strong>, guaranteed to be the \u200bbest WURST day of the year. It\u2019s an annual street festival including live music, food, beer, games, and a kids&#8217; area \u200bfeaturing a bounce house, bubbles, Balloon Man Mike, and more. Did we mention the food? We \u200bsell \u200bour\u200b \u200b100%\u200b \u200bpasture-raised\u200b \u200bbeef\u200b \u200bburgers,\u200b \u200bhouse-made\u200b \u200bveggie\u200b \u200bburgers\u200b \u200band\u200b \u200b \u200bfeature our\u200b \u200bauthentic\u200b \u200bbratwurst\u200b \u200bfor\u200b \u200bthe\u200b \u200bevent,\u200b \u200ball\u200b \u200bserved\u200b \u200bon\u200b \u200bhouse-baked\u200b \u200bbuns.\u200b Not to mention soft pretzels, and OctoBullfest Mustard\/Mushroom Fries. There is always wine and beer available, including our\u200b \u200bOctoberfest\u200b \u200blager\u200b \u200baptly named\u200b \u200b\u201cStierstadt\u201d (German\u200b \u200bfor\u200b \u200bBull\u200b \u200bCity) which is brewed once yearly\u200b \u200bfor\u200b \u200bthe\u200b \u200bevent.\u200b We welcome kids, adults, families, dogs, and smiles to East Parrish Street. Proceeds support Durham Habitat. The website should be updated soon with this year\u2019s details, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullcityburgerandbrewery.com\/octobullfest.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">but last year\u2019s info still gives a general sense<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The folks over at <strong>Acme<\/strong> are bringing back <strong>Salt &amp; Smoke<\/strong> on <strong>Saturday, October 28th<\/strong>. This year\u2019s event will be held at <strong>The Barn at Sonark Media<\/strong> (located just off of Old 86 in Hillsborough). If you are not familiar with the event, it is a full afternoon and evening of live music, whole hog barbecue, raw oysters, roasted clams and plenty of the right beverages to wash it all down \u2013 local beer, wine and cocktails. And if you get your tickets now, through the end of this month there is a $25 discount for all tickets purchased (just use the code FINALLY when checking out). <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploretock.com\/acmefoodandbeverage\/event\/416130\/2023-salt-smoke-festival\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get all the details and tickets 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>Right now, one in five people in central and eastern North Carolina don\u2019t have enough to eat. Your tax-deductible gift helps provide food and hope to families, children, and seniors right here in our community. Together, we can help people in our community during their greatest time of need. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.foodbankcenc.org\/site\/Donation2?df_id=10523&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;10523.donation=form1\"><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Give here<\/mark><\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <strong>Every $10 you donate provides 50 meals!<\/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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