{"id":2618,"date":"2023-11-17T07:09:09","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T12:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=2618"},"modified":"2023-11-17T07:09:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T12:09:09","slug":"friday-fun-food-facts-november-17-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=2618","title":{"rendered":"Friday Fun Food Facts &#8211; November 17, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Triangle Restaurant News<\/mark><\/strong><br>Triangle restaurant news\u2026that not everyone knows. Impress your co-workers at the water cooler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Featured Restaurant News<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The closed <strong>Hickory Tavern<\/strong> location in Carrboro will have new life breathed into it just in time for the 2024 showdown between Carolina and Duke. <strong>Michael DePersia<\/strong> of <strong>DePersia &amp; Associates<\/strong> shared the news with me this week that the folks behind <strong>Bru\u2019s Public House<\/strong> in Raleigh will open their second location in that spot. The location is at 370 E. Main St. on the ground floor of the Hampton Inn &amp; Suites in the <strong>East Main Square shopping center<\/strong>. <strong>Triangle Business Journal<\/strong> added that they will be adding technology to allow every seat in the Carrboro dining room to have a view of a television. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bruspublichouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit Bru&#8217;s here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Wake County Restaurant News<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We learned this week that <strong>The Exchange Raleigh<\/strong> in <strong>Midtown<\/strong> will include a ground-level location of <strong>The Optimist<\/strong> &#8211; a full-service coffee shop and cafe and will open next year. This second location will be called <strong>WRK by The Optimist<\/strong>. For those not familiar, <strong>The Optimist<\/strong>, it is a popular coffee shop in Raleigh in Historic Oakwood\/Mordecai at 1000 Brookside Drive near downtown. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theoptimistraleigh.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>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Triangle Business Journal<\/strong> reported this week that Glenwood Avenue is adding a new elevated cocktail bar called <strong>Nomad<\/strong>. Located near <strong>Plates Neighborhood Kitchen<\/strong>, they will offer indoor and outdoor seating with a menu featuring cocktails and small bites. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nomadraleigh\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Check them out  on Instagram here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A few reminders.<strong> Chicken Salad Chick<\/strong> opened their newest location this past Tuesday in Raleigh\u2019s <strong>Lake Boone shopping center<\/strong>. That will soon be followed by their neighbors opening the newest location of <strong>The Butcher\u2019s Market<\/strong> on <strong>December 1st<\/strong> as well as a <strong>Duck Donuts <\/strong>to open soon after that. Visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chickensaladchick.com\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Chicken Salad Chick<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebutchersmarkets.com\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">The Butcher\u2019s Market<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duckdonuts.com\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Duck Donuts<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. The<strong> Chick-fil-A<\/strong> in the same shopping center reopened yesterday after undergoing renovations. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two other openings occurred this week in Cary. <strong>Lon Bounsanga<\/strong>, the longtime executive chef at <strong>Bida Manda<\/strong> and <strong>Brewery Bhavana<\/strong> opened <strong>SAAP<\/strong> on the ground floor of <strong>The Walker<\/strong> (370 S. Walker Street). <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saapcary.com\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get familiar with SAAP here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. And the <strong>Flying Biscuit Caf\u00e9<\/strong> opened this week in <strong>Parkside Town Commons<\/strong> at\u00a01103 Parkside Main Street. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingbiscuit.com\/locations-2\/cary\/\"><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>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>And one final reminder thanks to our friends over at <strong>RalToday<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Fiction Kitchen\u2019s<\/strong> last day at their current location on South Dawson Street is <strong>Saturday, Nov. 25<\/strong>. Take your last few bites at this plant-based restaurant\u2019s downtown location before they move to <strong>Gateway Plaza<\/strong>. <strong>Berkeley Cafe<\/strong> will open in its place soon after. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thefictionkitchen.com\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Follow Fiction Kitchen here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Durham, Orange &amp; Chatham Restaurant News<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spoke with <strong>Saltbox Seafood&#8217;s Ricky Moore<\/strong> yesterday and he has extended the deadline to get his  <strong>Lemon Punch Pie with Ritz Cracker Crust<\/strong> on your table this Thanksgiving! Pies are 9\u2033 and are limited to two (2) per customer. You now have until <strong>Saturday, November 18th<\/strong> at 5 p.m. You can then pick up your pie(s) on <strong>Tuesday, November 21st<\/strong> between 10:45 a.m. and noon at <strong>Saltbox Seafood Joint<\/strong>. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/rickys-whole-lemon-punch-pie-with-ritz-cracker-crust-for-thanksgiving-tickets-753556597067?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Order here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More &#8220;sweet&#8221; news over in Chapel Hill this week. <strong>Tonya Council<\/strong> has opened <strong>Tonya&#8217;s Cookies and Bakeshop<\/strong> at 400 South Elliott Road and has her <strong>Grand Opening<\/strong> today (<strong>Friday, November 17<\/strong>). The new concept centers around a &#8220;grab and go&#8221; experience, catering to busy individuals seeking quality treats that fit into their daily routines. There will also be a selection of holiday pies, cakes and baked goods available for purchase in store or\u00a0online,\u00a0just in time for Thanksgiving. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyascookies.com\/pages\/tonyas-cookes-bakeshop\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Take it all in here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We learned this week that <strong>Flight Tea Bar &amp; Lounge<\/strong>, a new pop-up tea bar, has opened for the holidays in Carrboro\u2019s <strong>Carr Mill Mall<\/strong>. It offers a unique array of artisan teas sourced from farmers around the world including Japan, China, and Taiwan, as well as specialty baked goods and chocolates and a curated selection of teawares. It should also be noted that plans are underway for opening a full-time tea shop next year at the nearby historic Carrboro train station. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/flightteabarandlounge\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">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 Durham, reader <strong>Tom Viemont <\/strong>shared with me that <strong>Asian Kitchen<\/strong> has changed hands and is now being operated by the same folks that operate <strong>Chengdu7<\/strong> in Cary. <strong>Viemont<\/strong> noted that their online menu is mostly Chinese American favorites like General Tso&#8217;s, but the dine in menu is much more interesting with hand pulled noodle dishes and more regional Chinese specialties. They are located at 1125 West NC Hwy 54 Suite 801. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/asiankitchenonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit them online here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>And not far from us here in the Triangle in Harnett County, <strong>Triangle Business Journal <\/strong>reported this week that Cary&#8217;s popular burger shop <strong>Corbett&#8217;s Burgers and Soda Bar<\/strong> will open in Sanford at the <strong>Shoppes at Sanford<\/strong> retail center along Highway 87. Owner <strong>Corbett Shope<\/strong> grew up in Harnett County. The newspaper also noted that we should expect more locations of <strong>Corbett&#8217;s<\/strong> soon. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/corbettsburgers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Start getting familiar with them here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adding to the <strong>Corbett&#8217;s<\/strong> news this week, <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/triangleexplorer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Triangle Explorer<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> <strong>John Huisman<\/strong> shared with me this week that he spotted new signage up for a <strong>Corbett&#8217;s Burger and Soda Bar<\/strong> on Wakefield off Falls of the Neuse in the old <strong>Sergio&#8217;s Pizza<\/strong> spot (13200 Falls of Neuse Rd.). So, sooner rather than later! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Closings<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Square Burger<\/strong> in downtown Raleigh&#8217;s Moore Square will serve its last meal in its current location this Sunday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>And after 31 years, <strong>Capital Creations Gourmet Pizza<\/strong> on Wake Forest Road in Raleigh will close its doors<strong> <\/strong>next week on<strong> November 23rd.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Food Trucks<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\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 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>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Events<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The ninth-annual <strong>WRAL Voters\u2019 Choice Awards<\/strong> voting is only open for a few more days! Celebrate the Triangle\u2019s local businesses by voting for your favorites across over 140 categories. You can vote once per category <strong>through this Sunday, Nov. 19<\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wral.com\/story\/2023-wral-voters-choice-awards\/21012287\/#\/\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Cast your votes here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join <strong>Trophy Brewing<\/strong> (location at 656 Maywood Ave.) this <strong>Saturday, November 18th<\/strong> to help celebrate their <strong>10th anniversary<\/strong>. From 12 to 6 p.m., there will be live music, bites from <strong>Locals Seafood<\/strong> and <strong>Lawrence Barbecue<\/strong>, a kid zone, and plenty of <strong>Trophy<\/strong> beer flowing. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trophybrewing.com\/events-and-food-truck-calendar\" 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 calendar here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Carolina Brewery<\/strong> is hosting their <strong>Sixth Annual Oyster Roast<\/strong> on <strong>Saturday, Nov. 18th<\/strong> from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m at their Pittsboro location (120 Lowes Dr, Pittsboro). The event includes free admission with steamed or raw oysters available for purchase by the half-dozen or dozen. Pair those with <strong>Carolina Brewery\u2019s<\/strong> special oyster stout. <strong>Carolina Brewery<\/strong> will also offer their full menu during the event. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolinabrewery.com\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit Carolina Brewery here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On <strong>Tuesday, November 21st<\/strong> over at <strong>Saltbox Seafood Joint<\/strong>, chef <strong>Ricky Moore<\/strong> will hold his <strong>10th Annual Lobster Roll &amp; Crab Grits Social<\/strong>. This Pre-Thanksgiving tradition features Ragout of Lump Crab &amp; Sherry with Creamed Garlic Grits $12 (served from 8:30 &#8211; 10:30 am or until they are sold out &#8211; Limit 4 orders). Followed by Warm Celery Buttered Lobster Roll $28 (served from 12:30 &#8211; 4:00 pm or until they are sold out &#8211; Limit 4 rolls). And finish the day off with \u201cA Slice\u201d of Lemon Punch Pie with Honey Ritz Cracker Crust $5 (served from 12:30 &#8211; 4:00 pm or until they are sold out &#8211; Limit 4 slices). <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/saltboxseafoodjoint\" 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 Ricky&#8217;s Instagram here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. Thanks to <strong>Wesley Pierce<\/strong> for connecting me with <strong>Ricky<\/strong>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Food Bank Corner<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Think you can\u2019t make a difference in someone\u2019s life? Think you don\u2019t have enough money to make a difference? Would you believe me if I told you that as little as <strong>$1 equates to 5 meals<\/strong> through the <strong>Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina<\/strong>!?! It is true. Nearly 510,000 people face hunger across our 34-county service area. And thanks to your generosity, the <strong>Food Bank<\/strong> provided over 81 million meals to families and individuals last year! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.foodbankcenc.org\/site\/Donation2\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Make a donation today<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Triangle Restaurant NewsTriangle restaurant news\u2026that not everyone knows. Impress your co-workers at the water cooler. 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