{"id":3762,"date":"2025-04-04T07:58:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T11:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=3762"},"modified":"2025-04-04T07:59:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T11:59:15","slug":"friday-fun-food-fact-april-4-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=3762","title":{"rendered":"Friday Fun Food Facts &#8211; April 4, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\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><strong>April 9th<\/strong> it is for one of the most anticipated openings in 2025. <strong>Peregrine<\/strong>, a soaring tribute to flavor, memory, and migration, is the visionary collaboration between award-winning Chef\/Owner <strong>Saif Rahman<\/strong> and Artist\/Owner <strong>Patrick Shanahan<\/strong>. Named for the migratory Peregrine Falcon, this dining destination is a love letter to the places and cultures that have shaped <strong>Rahman\u2019s<\/strong> life\u2019s journey \u2013 from his childhood home in South Asia to his new home in North Carolina. <strong>Rahman<\/strong> invites us to experience what first generation immigrant food means to him, modernized and refined in the American South.\u00a0And thanks to the talents of <strong>Shanahan<\/strong>, the setting is just as transportive as the cuisine and reflects the same depth and complexity as the food. Located at 1000 Social Street, it is the flagship restaurant for <strong>The Exchange<\/strong>, the 40-acre mixed-use development in Midtown. Reservations are open&#8230;good luck! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrineraleigh.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 them 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><strong>Raleigh Downtown<\/strong> shared on Instagram that <strong>Lucky Tree Coffee<\/strong> will have their pre-opening event during First Friday (TODAY) <strong>April 4<\/strong> from 5-7pm as they move into <strong>Moore Square<\/strong> (former <strong>Square Burger<\/strong> building). Get a sneak peek and enjoy FREE bakery and beverage samples.<strong> Lucky Tree<\/strong> is owned by twin sisters <strong>Amanda<\/strong> and <strong>Ashley Faries<\/strong>. Expect the same locally roasted coffee and a menu made from whole, wheat-free ingredients with baked goods, and vegan friendly options as their current location at 3801 Hillsborough Street. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luckytreeraleigh.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 Lucky Tree here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Smoky Hollow<\/strong> is excited to announce the arrival of <strong>70 &amp; Sunny<\/strong>, an innovative pop-up concept launching in Downtown Raleigh this spring (near the Publix, facing North Harrington Street). Spearheaded by <strong>Tyler Helikson<\/strong>, owner of <strong>Madre<\/strong> and <strong>Happy + Hale<\/strong>, <strong>70 &amp; Sunny<\/strong> is set to transform an empty lot adjacent to <strong>Smoky Hollow<\/strong> into a vibrant, multi-functional gathering space. Running from early <strong>April through June 30<\/strong>, this limited-time experience will feature a shipping container-style <strong>Happy + Hale<\/strong> express, offering $10 bowls Monday through Friday from 11am until sold out. Complementing the fast-casual dining experience will be a dedicated dog park by Ollipop, a branded pickleball court by lululemon, live music, and rotating pop-up shops. Visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smokyhollowraleigh.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Smoky Hollow here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyandhale.com\/locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Happy + Hale<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> here. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Axios Raleigh<\/strong> shared that <strong>K38 Baja Grill<\/strong>, a longtime favorite of the Wilmington area, is making its way to Raleigh. The restaurant, known best for its fish tacos, will open later this year at 20 Seaboard Ave. inside of the\u00a0<strong>Seaboard Station<\/strong>\u00a0development in downtown Raleigh. No word on an open date. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/k38bajagrill.com\/locations\/seaboard-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><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<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On Facebook, <strong>Raleigh Downtown<\/strong> shared that <strong>Piero\u2019s Pasta and Wine<\/strong> opened at 211 S. Wilmington Street below <strong>Uno Mas<\/strong>. Named after his son, culinary chef <strong>Miguel Linares<\/strong> brings decades of authentic Italian cuisine from Washington D.C. to the heart of Raleigh. <strong>Piero\u2019s<\/strong> also offers a special lunch menu. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pierosraleigh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Give them a peek on Instagram<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>News &amp; Observer<\/strong> reported this week that Boba shop <strong>Budacai<\/strong> in downtown Raleigh (located at 120 E Martin Street) will\u00a0rebrand as <strong>Amrut<\/strong>, a full-service Indian restaurant with a full bar. The downtown eatery will still serve a reduced boba tea menu and will soft-open <strong>Tuesday, April 15<\/strong>. The owners of <strong>Budacai<\/strong> previously operated Indian restaurants in Morrisville. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/budacaibobabar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Might be best to follow along on Instagram<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Last week we told you about the <strong>Haraz Coffee House<\/strong> coming to Western Boulevard near <strong>Amedeo&#8217;s<\/strong> (aiming to open in June). This week the <strong>Triangle Business Journal<\/strong> informed us that that is just the beginning. There are plans for a shop at 5911 Poyner Village Parkway in Northeast Raleigh near <strong>Triangle Town Center<\/strong> which will open in September. A Durham location at 1105 W. Main Street will open in early 2026. Additionally, other franchisees have signed leases in Apex and in Cary for two more <strong>Haraz Coffee Houses<\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harazcoffeehouse.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><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<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Downtown Raleigh<\/strong> shared that a new <strong>Grill &amp; Go<\/strong> is coming to 3212 Hillsborough Street. It will be a New York\/bodega-style deli serving up 100% halal favorites like chicken and lamb over rice, falafel, gyros, and the iconic chopped cheese. Plus, expect a stacked lineup of deli sandwiches, signature smoothies, and fresh juices! They haven&#8217;t set an open date just yet&#8230;.but soon! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/grillgodeli\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit them on Instagram here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jacques Gilbert<\/strong>, the mayor of Apex, shared the sweet news that <strong>Peace, Love and Little Donuts<\/strong> is coming to the <strong>Sweetwater<\/strong> development off US 64 in Apex. Come late Spring, they will be dropping donuts all day long, not just in the morning! Stay tuned as they gear up for a late spring opening. This will be their first location in North Carolina. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaceloveandlittledonuts.com\/states\/north-carolina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><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<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Also in Apex, reader <strong>Megan Hershey<\/strong> notified us that she saw a sign for <strong>Playa Bowls<\/strong> in downtown Apex, at 219 N Salem, near <strong>Common Grounds<\/strong>. This will be the fourth Triangle-area location for the chain. No word yet on an open date. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/playabowls.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Check them out 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><strong>Axios<\/strong> shared the news that <strong>The Lenny<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/link.axios.com\/click\/39277566.11698\/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGhlbGVubnk1NTUuY29tLz91dG1fc291cmNlPW5ld3NsZXR0ZXImdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249bmV3c2xldHRlcl9heGlvc2xvY2FsX3JhbGVpZ2gmc3RyZWFtPXRvcA\/62daea13a3047e0e5c0d5303C855c1753\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>, a new restaurant with a rooftop view of downtown Durham and the Durham Bulls stadium, plans to open next week on <strong>April 9th<\/strong>. It will be on the top floor of the <strong>555 Mangum<\/strong> building in downtown Durham. The restaurant is the latest venture from the <strong>Ibarra<\/strong> brothers, <strong>Joel<\/strong> and <strong>Charlie<\/strong>, who have been behind other restaurants like <strong>Cortez<\/strong> (now closed, soon to reopen as <strong>Cuya<\/strong>)\u00a0in downtown Raleigh as well as <strong>Chido Taco<\/strong>, <strong>Jose and Sons<\/strong> and <strong>La Rancherita<\/strong>. Highlights of the menu include: a seafood tower, multiple charcuterie boards and a selection of grilled meats, including a tomahawk steak. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thelenny555\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Best to follow along on Instagram<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>So exciting for RTP and the <strong>Boxyard RTP<\/strong> community as <strong>Anthony Rapillo<\/strong> and chef <strong>Katsuji Tanabe<\/strong> (the duo behind <strong>Flour &amp; Barrel<\/strong> in downtown Raleigh) opened their latest adventure together &#8211; <strong>La Taqueria at Boxyard RTP<\/strong>, an authentic Mexican Tacqueria where you can experience Mexico City-style tacos. It opened in the former\u00a0<strong>Boxyard RTP\u00a0Leroy\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0space. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lataqueriaboxyard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Check in on Instagram 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\">Closings<\/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 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>The remaining schedule for the <strong>Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeos<\/strong> is as follows: <strong>April 13<\/strong>; <strong>June 1<\/strong>; and <strong>November 2<\/strong>.. All rodeos are from 12 noon until 4 p.m. and will feature over&nbsp;<strong>50+ food trucks<\/strong> with cuisine from all over the world, and family fun &#8211; making it the ultimate Sunday Funday in <strong>Durham Central Park<\/strong> (501 Foster Street)! <a href=\"https:\/\/eventvesta.com\/events\/97144-food-truck-rodeo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong>Get all the details here<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Great news as the <strong>Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo<\/strong> returns to downtown Raleigh on <strong>Saturday, June 28th<\/strong> from noon until 6 p.m. all along <strong>Fayetteville Street<\/strong>. From savory flavors to sweet treats, there\u2019s something to satisfy every craving and cuisine curiosity. Whether you\u2019re a fan of gourmet burgers, delicious tacos, or decadent desserts, our food truck rodeo promises to have something for everyone! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/647329824292130\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit their Facebook event page here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/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>Over in Raleigh\u2019s\u00a0<strong>Iron Works<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Little Rey\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0will feature a monthly taco from a rotating local chef with 100% of proceeds from all purchases going to a charity of the guest chef\u2019s choice. The March collab will feature chef<strong> Saif Rahman<\/strong> of forthcoming <strong>Peregrine<\/strong> who made a panch phoron spiced beef taco with chimichurri that will be available all April long\u00a0and will benefit\u00a0<strong>Now Serving NC<\/strong>.\u00a0The taco will be available on\u00a0<strong>Little Rey\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0menu throughout April.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlerey.com\/raleigh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit Little Rey here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up in\u00a0<strong>Brier Creek<\/strong>, we learned this week that\u00a0<strong>Golden Krust<\/strong>, the premier Jamaican fast-casual restaurant group, which opened back in January will have their grand opening celebration on <strong>Friday, April 4th <\/strong>from 1 to 5 p.m. at 8741 Brier Creek Pkwy. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenkrust.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 them here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bill Allen <\/strong>shared with me that <strong>Lakeside Kitchen<\/strong> in the Park Alumni Center on NC State University\u2019s Centennial Campus is now serving <strong>First Sunday Brunch<\/strong> on the first Sunday of every month &#8211; that&#8217;s this <strong>Sunday, April 6th<\/strong> for this month. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lakesidekitchenraleigh.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 their website<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> to view the menu and make reservations. Of note, they&#8217;ll also be serving Easter and Mother&#8217;s Day Brunch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fest in the West<\/strong> returns to Cary after a one-year hiatus this <strong>Saturday, April 5th <\/strong>from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at <strong>Mills Park<\/strong> (441 Mills Park Drive). The event is geared towards children and families with tons of entertainment and activities &#8211; and of course a plethora of food trucks for everyone&#8217;s enjoyment! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/festinthewest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><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>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The second annual <strong>A Taste of Chatham <\/strong>will be held <strong>April 6th<\/strong> from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the <strong>Chatham County Agricultural Center<\/strong>. This event will offer tastes from numerous local restaurants and beverage vendors, music, and activities. Vendors include <strong>Starlight Meadery<\/strong>, <strong>BMC Brewery<\/strong>, <strong>Thirsty Skull<\/strong>, <strong>Lilly Den Farms<\/strong>, <strong>JDubs<\/strong>, <strong>Postal Fish<\/strong>, <strong>The Sycamore<\/strong>, <strong>Root Cellar Cafe<\/strong>, and <strong>39 West Catering<\/strong>. This is a fundraiser to support the county Welcome Center, located across from the courthouse in downtown Pittsboro. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/2025-taste-of-chatham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get all the details and tickets here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Here is another fun event from <strong>Catering Works<\/strong> and the <strong>Museum of Art<\/strong> on <strong>April 11th<\/strong>. Seeing Red, a presentation in the new Conservation Gallery, features the history, symbolism, and materiality of red dyes and pigments in art. It features an interactive display and works of art from the NCMA collection to illustrate the artistic use of red. At this event enjoy a short tour of Seeing Red with Director of Conservation <strong>Perry Hurt<\/strong>, creator of the installation. Then in the <strong>NCMA Caf\u00e9<\/strong>, embark on a deep dive into red wine, presented by wine educator and owner of Vitis House <strong>Doreen Colondres<\/strong>. A fascinating, unique, and cross-cultural combination of art and wine, with creative food pairings by Chef <strong>Rick Sloan<\/strong> of <strong>Catering Works<\/strong> and the <strong>NCMA Caf\u00e9<\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/booking\/experiences-availability?rid=1269772&amp;restref=1269772&amp;experienceId=424566&amp;utm_source=external&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=shared\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get details and tickets here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>Pimento Cheese Festival\u00a0<\/strong>returns to downtown Cary on <strong>Saturday, April 12<\/strong>. The event features over 40 food and beverage vendors, including food trucks offering cheesy delights. The event also includes musical performances and a pimento cheese sculpting contest.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carync.gov\/recreation-enjoyment\/events\/special-events\/pimento-cheese-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get all the cheesey details here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Put on your party sombrero for the <strong>6th Annual Tacos &#8216;N Taps<\/strong> being held over at <strong>Koka Booth Amphitheatre<\/strong> in Cary also on <strong>Saturday, April 12th<\/strong> from 12pm to 5pm &#8211; and enjoy some foodie fun! This ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE beer and tequila festival offers up some of the area&#8217;s best Tacos and Mexican Food&#8230;along with great live music. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cary.tacosntaps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get all the details and tickets here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saw on Instagram that the <strong>Flying Saucer<\/strong> in downtown Raleigh is celebrating its <strong>25th Reunion Anniversary Party<\/strong>\u00a0on <strong>Saturday, April 12<\/strong> with a party featuring 25 rare beers on tap, karaoke, live music, and more. Stop by and join in on the fun. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/flyingsaucerraleigh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get details on their Instagram here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tickets are now on sale for <strong>7th annual Roots for Reece Chef&#8217;s Picnic<\/strong> which will be held on <strong>Sunday, April 27th<\/strong> in Clayton. This highly anticipated annual event will feature an exciting day of food and drink samples from more than a dozen local chefs, breweries and bars, alongside live music, crafts, a silent auction, raffles and much more. Proceeds from the event will benefit the <strong>North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition<\/strong>, a nonprofit dedicated to combating the opioid epidemic in North Carolina and providing support to individuals affected by substance use.\u00a0General admission tickets are available for $100, and VIP tickets, which offer exclusive benefits, are available for $200. Early Bird Tickets cost $100 and include an event t-shirt but must be purchased by March 30th. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.undertheoakcatering.com\/our-events\/rootsforreecechefspicnic2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Tickets and more information can be found at Roots for Reece Chef&#8217;s Picnic<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This year\u2019s <strong>Gettin\u2019 Piggy With It<\/strong> is set to take place on <strong>May 18th<\/strong> in Raleigh at <strong>Maywood Hall and Gardens<\/strong> (622 Maywood Ave Raleigh, NC). The event is hosted by <strong>Lawrence Barbecue<\/strong> and <strong>Trophy Brewing<\/strong> and features award-winning chefs and pitmasters nationwide, local beer and spirits, games, live music, and much more. Tickets are on sale now. All proceeds go towards the <strong>Frankie Lemmon School and Developmental Center<\/strong>. For 60 years, Frankie Lemmon has been celebrating and educating children of all abilities at little to no cost to their families. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gettinpiggy_nc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get updates on Instagram here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To commemorate its 50th anniversary, <strong>Irregardless<\/strong> in downtown Raleigh is hosting a series of special prix fixe dinners, each celebrating a different decade in the restaurant\u2019s history. The second event, set for <strong>Wednesday, May 21<\/strong> at 6:30 p.m., takes you back to the 1980s \u2013 the decade when <strong>Irregardless<\/strong> hit it&#8217;s stride. Indulge in a three-course, prix-fixe dinner that highlights iconic dishes from their early days, reimagined for today\u2019s palate. Enhance your experience by adding expertly curated wine\/cocktail pairings to each course. Seating is limited, so don&#8217;t wait\u2014reserve your spot and join them for a memorable evening of culinary nostalgia and celebration! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/booking\/experiences-availability?rid=54226&amp;restref=54226&amp;experienceId=428513&amp;utm_source=external&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=shared&amp;dateTime=2025-05-21T18%3A30%3A00&amp;partySize=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Tickets and details here<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. Additional dinners are as follows: 1995 Dinner: 6:30 p.m. July 9; 2005 Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10; and 2015 Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NC Sugar Rush <\/strong>will be held in downtown Raleigh&#8217;s <strong>City Plaza<\/strong> on <strong>Sunday, May 25th <\/strong>from noon until 6 p.m. If you are not familiar with this yumminess, it is a dessert food only event with something to satisfy everyone&#8217;s sweet tooth. Sign me up! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/611796898139730\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get all the details on their Facebook event page here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>10th Annual Raleigh International Food Festival <\/strong>will take place this year on <strong>Saturday, June 7th<\/strong> from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. on downtown Raleigh&#8217;s Fayetteville Street. The event will feature over 120 food trucks\/dessert trucks from around the globe with over 60 cultures represented. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/10th-annual-raleighs-largest-international-food-festival-free-admission-tickets-1133433282459\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Free tickets and all the details here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. (Tickets not required as this is a free event)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Also on <strong>Saturday, June 7th<\/strong> is the<strong> 5th Annual Bubbles &amp; Brisket <\/strong>featuring BBQ pit-master\/chefs and an array of sparkling beverages ranging from Champagne, cava, cremant, prosecco, beer, sodas to non-alcoholic and boozy cocktails. With the purchase of a ticket, guests will enjoy various styles of brisket and side dishes prepared by the best talent across the country, along with enjoying multiple styles of sparkling wine from around the world. Tickets are $75 (early bird is $65). Discounted six-pack group tickets available. The VIP Experience ($135) tickets include: Early entrance, VIP Trig Modern lounge, specialty Champagne &amp; brisket tastings concierge full-service of all chef offerings. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfbpodcast.com\/event-details\/bubbles-and-brisket-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Purchase tickets and get all the details 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\">Food Bank Corner<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pop Up Markets<\/strong> are no cost food distributions directly facilitated by the <strong>Food Bank<\/strong>. Most are walk-up, and client choice distributions, with volunteers stocking tables from pallets of food and assisting neighbors throughout.\u00a0\u00a0The <strong>Pop Up Markets <\/strong>program is meant to provide additional support for the <strong>Food Bank\u2019s<\/strong> primary goal: supporting our Partner Agency Network. These are locally run food pantries, soup kitchens, and other organizations that partner with us to distribute food to those in need in their communities.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/foodbankcenc.org\/popup-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Find a list of April, 2025 Pop Up Markets here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Featured Restaurant News Wake County Restaurant News Durham, Orange &amp; Chatham Restaurant News Closings Food Trucks Events Food Bank Corner<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3762","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3762","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3762"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3762\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3779,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3762\/revisions\/3779"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3762"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3762"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3762"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}