{"id":3782,"date":"2025-04-11T07:32:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T11:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=3782"},"modified":"2025-04-11T07:32:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T11:32:07","slug":"friday-fun-food-facts-april-11-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=3782","title":{"rendered":"Friday Fun Food Facts &#8211; April 11, 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>The much-anticipated opening of <strong>The Crunkleton Raleigh<\/strong> in downtown&#8217;s <strong>Smoky Hollow<\/strong> (403 W. Johnson Street) occurred this week. With an original location in Chapel Hill and a second location in Charlotte, the Raleigh location features a full-service restaurant serving classic cocktails, handpicked wines, and craft beers. The menu, curated by Chef <strong>Gregory Balch<\/strong>, will include raw and charred oysters, hearth-fired wings, giant tomahawk steaks for the table, a really good burger, fire-roasted vegetables, and more. Most dishes touch live fire in its open-hearth kitchen. For now <strong>The Crunkleton Raleigh<\/strong> will only serve dinner, with plans to open for weekend brunch soon. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thecrunkletonraleigh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Take a peek on their Instagram page<\/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>Another big opening this week was <strong>Peregrine<\/strong>, the 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><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Want another opening? How about the news that <strong>Oakwood Deli<\/strong>\u00a0opened this week at 331 New Bern Avenue (former Acme Cleaners, directly across from the Federal Building\/US Courthouse). Their Instagram notes sandwiches (of course), salads, breakfast, tacos, burgers , coffee and a juice bar. The space looks absolutely amazing. Definitely work it into your rotation! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oakwooddeli_nc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">See for yourself 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>And one more opening &#8211; over in downtown Raleigh&#8217;s <strong>Morgan Street Food Hall<\/strong>, <strong>Raleigh Rolls<\/strong>\u00a0just opened <strong>Stand 99<\/strong>, a brand new kiosk serving up some seriously drool-worthy ice cream creations \u2014 for example, 99 Flake Ice Cream Cone, a creamy Irish-style vanilla soft serve topped with a classic Cadbury Flake. Head down to <strong>Morgan Street Food Hall <\/strong>and check it out for yourself. Or if you need more enticement, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/raleighrolls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">check out Raleigh Rolls 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>And in the &#8220;we didn&#8217;t see that coming&#8221; category, the Glenwood South location of <strong>Carolina Ale House<\/strong> closed following the NCAA Men&#8217;s Final and before the Carolina Hurricanes post-season play &#8211; but only to make way for a new concept called <strong>Smash Ping Pong Bar<\/strong>. The new concept will be operated by Raleigh-based\u00a0<strong>LM Restaurants<\/strong>, which operates six other Triangle-area locations of <strong>Carolina Ale House<\/strong>, <strong>Vidrio<\/strong>, <strong>a&#8217;Verde<\/strong>, <strong>Birdie&#8217;s Barroom and Kitchen<\/strong>, and <strong>Taverna Agora<\/strong>. While <strong>Smash<\/strong> plans to have a kitchen, the focus will be to position it as a bar and club with pingpong tables at the center of it. Look for them to open before NC State students return in the fall. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>And a reminder 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 and will open next <strong>Tuesday, April 15<\/strong>. The downtown eatery will still serve a reduced boba tea menu. 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>While up in Wake Forest recently, I saw signs for a coming soon for a concept called <strong>Taj Mahal<\/strong>. They will be in the same shopping center as <strong>Cape Fear Seafood Company<\/strong> at 3612 Rogers Branch Road. Not sure if it is the same as the location on Falls of Neuse. Stay tuned. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Today in the Quay <\/strong>administrator<strong> Jason Wunsch<\/strong> shared the news that Fuquay-Varina will soon be home to <strong>Deli on Main<\/strong>, featuring New York traditions with southern hospitality. They will be located in the front of the Front Porch Realty building at 604 N. Main Street. Look for a fall opening. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>And in the &#8220;changing things up a little&#8221; category, downtown&#8217;s <strong>A Place At The Table<\/strong> (Raleigh\u2019s first pay-what-you-can caf\u00e9) is launching a brand-new caf\u00e9 menu on <strong>April 16<\/strong>. A special thanks to <strong>Dean Ogan<\/strong>, founder and senior advisor of <strong>Rocky Top Catering<\/strong>, for donating his time and expertise. Look for additions like a Breakfast Burrito, Avocado Toast, Beefy Grilled Cheese, Meatloaf Sammy, Hot Chicken Sammy, White Bean Chicken Chili, and a Chef Salad. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tableraleigh.org\/\" 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\">Durham, Orange &amp; Chatham Restaurant News<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>And the big opening this week over in Durham was <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. Located on the top floor of the <strong>555 Mangum<\/strong> building, 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><strong>Axios Raleigh<\/strong> reported today that <strong>Narrative Coffee,<\/strong>\u00a0which has served coffee in recent years across the Triangle via a truck, will open its first brick-and-mortar location this summer (aiming for June) at 300 Morris St. in downtown Durham on the first floor of the <strong>Durham Innovation District<\/strong> office building. Until then, they will host pop-up events at the building every Friday until then. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.narrativecoffeecompany.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\">Closings<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Just <strong>Carolina Ale House<\/strong> which closed to make way for <strong>LM Restaurant&#8217;s<\/strong> latest concept &#8211; <strong>Smash Ping Pong Bar<\/strong> (see above). 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\u00a0<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><strong>A Place At The Table<\/strong> will hold their next <strong>Pay-What-You-Can Food Truck Rodeo<\/strong> on <strong>Sunday, April 13th<\/strong> from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. This food truck rodeo supports <strong>A Place at the Table\u2019s<\/strong> mission.\u00a0Also of note, you can purchase meals ahead of time for those who can\u2019t afford them. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/one.bidpal.net\/foodtruckrodeo2025\/welcome\" 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>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&nbsp;<strong>Iron Works<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Little Rey\u2019s<\/strong>&nbsp;will 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&nbsp;and will benefit&nbsp;<strong>Now Serving NC<\/strong>.&nbsp;The taco will be available on&nbsp;<strong>Little Rey\u2019s<\/strong>&nbsp;menu throughout April.&nbsp;<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>The&nbsp;<strong>Pimento Cheese Festival&nbsp;<\/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.&nbsp;<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><strong>The Pit&#8217;s 15th Annual North Carolina &#8216;Cuegrass Festival<\/strong> will be held in Downtown Raleigh on <strong>Saturday, April 19th<\/strong> from noon to 6 p.m. on Fayetteville Street between Morgan and Martin Streets, including East and West Hargett Street between Salisbury Street and South Wilmington Street. <strong>&#8216;Cuegrass<\/strong> is a celebration of two of North Carolina&#8217;s cultural assets: Barbecue and Bluegrass music. Each year, 100% of the proceeds from food and beverage sales, Fast Passes, The Pit merch, and the Silent Auction are donated &#8211; this year to SAFEchild, The Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Freedom Ride Rescue, and Western North Carolina Hurricane Relief. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuegrass.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>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.&nbsp;General 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;The <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.&nbsp;<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-3782","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3782","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=3782"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3782\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3793,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3782\/revisions\/3793"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3782"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3782"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3782"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}