{"id":4188,"date":"2025-10-17T06:33:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T10:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=4188"},"modified":"2025-10-17T06:33:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T10:33:13","slug":"friday-fun-food-facts-october-17-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=4188","title":{"rendered":"Friday Fun Food Facts &#8211; October 17, 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>We first told you about this last month, but learned this week from the <strong>News &amp; Observer<\/strong> that <strong>Toastique<\/strong> will open <strong>THIS Saturday, October 18th<\/strong> (8 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m.) in <strong>Midtown Raleigh<\/strong> in <strong>The Exchange<\/strong>.\u00a0If you are not familiar with <strong>Toastique<\/strong>, they offer a fresh, modern dining experience with\u00a0gourmet toast (topped with fresh ingredients), smoothies, cold-pressed juices, smoothie bowls, coffee, and espresso \u2014 all made from fresh, responsibly sourced ingredients. The caf\u00e9 is located inside\u00a0<strong>The Exchange at North Hill<\/strong>s with nearby parking garages and surface lots throughout <strong>North Hills<\/strong>, making it simple to stop in before shopping, after a workout, or during a day out in <strong>Midtown Raleigh<\/strong>. With a location already in Charlotte, this will be the chain\u2019s second location in North Carolina.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/toastique.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 to know 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 Magazine<\/strong> shared the news that a permit has been filed for <strong>Jaggers<\/strong> drive-thru restaurant at the long-closed <strong>Mami\u2019s Latin Style Rotisserie Chicken<\/strong> on Glenwood Avenue. The building will be demolished to construct the new location of the Louisville-based chain, known for its burgers, chicken sandwiches and tenders, salads, shakes, and more. \u2060<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eatjaggers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Keep up with their progress on the Instagram site<\/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 Dry Cleaners<\/strong>, Raleigh\u2019s newest speakeasy \u2014 a hidden gem in North Raleigh where timeless style meets modern mixology \u2014 is now open. Located at 8015 Falls of the Neuse Road near the&nbsp;<strong>Hibernian Pub<\/strong>, it is part of the <strong>Hibernian Hospitality Group<\/strong> and as its name might indicate, it is located in a former dry cleaner&#8217;s space, offering a dark, moody vibe and classic cocktails.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hiberniancompany.com\/portfolio\/the-dry-cleaners-bar\/\" 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>Speaking of cool, new places to hang out, <strong>Super Rad Retro Lounge<\/strong>\u00a0is officially opening its doors <strong>October 25th<\/strong> on Glenwood Avenue near <strong>The Cupcake Shoppe<\/strong>. The new retro-inspired spot has 30 classic arcade games, nine pinball machines, and a fully stocked bar. Plus, they\u2019re hosting a soft opening <strong>THIS Friday, October 17th<\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/superradretrolounge\/\" 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>And staying on the topic of cool places, <strong>Raleigh Magazine<\/strong> shared that a vacant space at&nbsp;<strong>Bloc[83]<\/strong> will soon be home to <strong>83 SOUTH<\/strong>, a brand-new \u201cnight on the town\u201d experience from locals <strong>G. Brooks Splawn<\/strong>, <strong>Banks Sinclair<\/strong> and <strong>Luke Hanson<\/strong>. A bona fide day-to-night destination, the hot spot will feature lunch, a vibey DJ weekend brunch, and an upscale dinner menu dishing American-inspired small plates\u2014plus craft cocktails, beer and wine. Come 10:30\/11pm , tables and chairs will give way to a sophisticated adults-centric lit (literally) late-night lounge till 2am.&nbsp;The location will also boast event space. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/83south\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get to know them here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We have an open date thanks to our friends over at <strong>Raleigh Downtown<\/strong>. Started in Auburn, Alabama in 1965 and claiming to be the pioneer of chicken fingers, <strong>Guthrie&#8217;s Chicken<\/strong> will make its North Carolina debut on <strong>November 4th<\/strong> in <strong>Midtown Raleigh<\/strong> at 2907 Wake Forest Road (across from Wegman&#8217;s). Apparently they feature a &#8220;Gut Box&#8221; which is a popular combo meal that includes chicken fingers, fries, coleslaw, Texas toast, and sauce.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/guthrieschicken.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 to know 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>The <strong>Downtown Raleigh Alliance<\/strong> let us know that Raleigh is getting a little piece of Italy right in the heart of downtown, with the opening of <strong>Vino Wine Bar<\/strong> at 606 Gaston Street. It is described as an Italian-inspired lounge featuring artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and specialty coffee. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vino.wine.bar\/\" 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 here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Staying in Raleigh, <strong>Downtown Raleigh <\/strong>shared that <strong>Andy\u2019s Frozen Custard<\/strong> is about to open in <strong>Midtown Raleigh<\/strong> at 340 E. Six Forks Road. Expect the usual concrete freezes, Jackhammers (concretes with filled centers), shakes, and malts along with seasonal specialties like Pumpkin Pie concretes, S&#8217;mores Jackhammer, and Hand-Dipped Caramel Apples through Fall. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatandys.com\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Dive into Andy&#8217;s here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Out near <strong>Brier Creek<\/strong>, reader <strong>Tim Decker<\/strong> shared with us that <strong>Nero Pizza<\/strong>, serving up genuine homemade NY pizza, has opened inside the <strong>Triangle Shooting Academy<\/strong> at 6501 Mt Herman Road. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/neroraleigh.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 Nero here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over in Cary, reader <strong>Chris Allen<\/strong> that at the end of August, <strong>Tasu Asian Bistro<\/strong> in <strong>Waverly Place<\/strong> in Cary closed but reopened as a ramen restaurant called <strong>Matsumoto Craft Ramen<\/strong>. It appears that the owners are the same but there&#8217;s a new head chef making the ramen. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tasuasianbistro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">The website is the same URL<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Garner will be home to the Triangle-area&#8217;s first location of <strong>Hummus Republic<\/strong>. They are opening next Tuesday at 53 Cabela Drive in the <strong>White Oak Crossing<\/strong> shopping complex between <strong>Alpaca<\/strong> and <strong>Wing Stop<\/strong>. If you are not familiar with them, they are a fast-casual restaurant serving Mediterranean-inspired food, offering build-your-own bowls, wraps, and pitas with a variety of bases, proteins, dips, and toppings. Locally, they have a second location on the way which will be located at\u00a0100-B Wrenn Drive in Cary\u00a0in the former <strong>Firehouse Subs<\/strong> spot. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thehummusrepublic.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>Also in (near) Garner, reader <strong>Hugh Autry<\/strong> let us know that there is a <strong>123 Burger<\/strong> sign up in the former <strong>Zaxbys<\/strong> at 4150 Fayetteville Road (actually in Raleigh) near Garner. You can keep up with their progress <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/123burger1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">on their Facebook 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>And speaking of <strong>Zaxbys<\/strong>, there is a new <strong>Zaxbys<\/strong> under construction in Raleigh on Lake Boone Trail beside <strong>City BBQ<\/strong>. Thanks to reader <strong>Tyler Glover<\/strong> for tipping us off to that fact. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaxbys.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 Zaxbys 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>Bob Zurek<\/strong> shared with the <strong>Chapel Hill Carrboro Facebook Foodies<\/strong> group shared the news that there is a new concept opening at <strong>Southpoint <\/strong>in Durham (near <strong>Tomato Jake&#8217;s<\/strong>) called <strong>Bubbakoo&#8217;s Burritos,<\/strong> a Mexican-fusion fast-casual restaurant. The concept was born in New Jersey in 2008 and now has over 100 locations. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bubbakoos.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>Over on Durham&#8217;s Ninth Street, <strong>Jahova Rayford<\/strong> shared in the <strong>Durham Downtown Community<\/strong> that the old <strong>Burger Bach<\/strong> on Ninth Street near the Harris Teeter and <strong>Panera Bread<\/strong> will become a <strong>Chipotle<\/strong>. No word on the time line. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chipotle.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 Chipotle 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 over on Chapel Hill&#8217;s West Franklin Street, a bar named <strong>Rams Corner<\/strong> has opened in the former <strong>Ay Por Dios<\/strong> spot at 431 W. Franklin Street. While it certainly has the same feel and vibe as <strong>Ay Por Dios<\/strong>, we weren&#8217;t able to determine if it is the same owners. Self-labeled as a sports bar, it features a full menu of such things as ribs, tacos and wings. You&#8217;ll have to head over and find out for yourself. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ramscorner\" 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 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>Out in Knightdale, learned this week that <strong>Tikila Tacos &amp; Mezcal Knightdale<\/strong> will close at the end of this month and will be turning the keys over to the new owners next month &#8211; apparently a Mexican concept. Their Wake Forest location remains open. Stay tuned. <\/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 final <strong>Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo<\/strong> of 2025 will be on <strong>Sunday, November 2<\/strong>. It will run from 12 noon until 4 p.m. featuring over&nbsp;<strong>50+ food trucks<\/strong> with cuisine from all over the world 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>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>For the month of October, <strong>Little Rey\u2019s<\/strong> latest taco collaboration is with <strong>Colleen Speaks<\/strong> from <strong>Hummingbird<\/strong>. Available just in October, stop by to try her blackened flounder taco with slaw, avocado crema, radish and cilantro on grilled corn tortillas. All proceeds benefit <strong>Southern Smoke Foundation<\/strong>. <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&#8217;s here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two of my favorite words &#8211; <strong>Fair Food<\/strong>! Line your stomach with Pepto-Bismol and get your taste buds ready to try 87 brand-new foods celebrating the <strong>N.C. State Fair\u2019s 157th Anniversary<\/strong>. Now in full swing <strong>through the October 26th<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll be able to indulge in such &#8216;delicacies&#8217; as BBQ Doughnuts, Chicken Caesar Mac Stack, Double-decker Korean Donkatsu Burger, Fried Frozen Watermelon, Pickle Fries, Flaming Hot Cheetos Pickle Pizza, The Salted Caramel Crunch Dough-Licious Special and Granny\u2019s Sticky B to name a few. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncagr.gov\/divisions\/ncstatefair\/2025\/attractions\/newin25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">See the complete list of new foods here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> (with pictures and descriptions!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bold Batch Creamery<\/strong> is celebrating five years with an <strong>Ice Cream Social<\/strong> from 4 p.m. &#8211; midnight <strong>TODAY<\/strong> (<strong>October 17th<\/strong>)\u00a0at Raleigh&#8217;s <strong>Wolfe &amp; Porter<\/strong>.\u00a0The event also will launch the company&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/boldbatchcreamery\/bold-batch-creamery-is-building-a-shop?ref=project_build\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">kickstarter campaign to open its own scoop shop<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. Enjoy food and drink, raffles, ice cream and a dog costume contest.\u00a0<strong>Wolfe &amp; Porter<\/strong> is located at\u00a0905 W. Morgan Street in Raleigh. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolfeandporter.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 out Wolfe &amp; Porter&#8217;s site here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. Pro tip: It is also <strong>Frozen Friday<\/strong> at <strong>Wolfe &amp; Porter<\/strong> where all frozen cocktails are $8 all day and night!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The inaugural <strong>Salt &amp; Smoke &amp; Sound Festival <\/strong>will be held this <strong>Saturday, October 18th<\/strong> at <strong>Blackwood Farm Park<\/strong> between Chapel Hill and Hillsborough. The exciting new community event merges together two beloved festivals\u2013<strong>Acme\u2019s Salt &amp; Smoke<\/strong> and Sonark Media\u2019s <strong>Harvest Festival<\/strong>\u2013into a celebration of food, culture, and music in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Food will be provided by <strong>Acme\u2019s Kevin Callaghan<\/strong> and a team of local chefs and food trucks offering a wide variety of dishes and dining options. The festival will feature craft beers, curated beverages, and other interesting spirit-free options. All food and drink will be available for purchase and is not included in the price of festival entry. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/saltsmokesound.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Tickets are on sale now<\/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>2025 Chefs for Change Gala &amp; Live Auction<\/strong>, the annual fundraiser for <strong>Families Moving Forward<\/strong>, Durham\u2019s primary emergency shelter for families with children. The event will take place on <strong>Nov. 6, 2025<\/strong> at <strong>The Cookery <\/strong>in Durham. This unparallelled culinary event will feature a multi-course culinary experience prepared by some of North Carolina\u2019s most acclaimed chefs, including<strong> Matt Kelly<\/strong> of <strong>Nanas Rockwood<\/strong>, <strong>Vin Rouge<\/strong>, <strong>Mateo<\/strong>, <strong>Mothers &amp; Sons<\/strong> and <strong>Dino&#8217;s Pizza<\/strong>; <strong>Gray Brooks<\/strong> of <strong>Pizzeria Toro<\/strong>; <strong>Aaron Benjamin<\/strong> of <strong>Gocciolina<\/strong>; and <strong>Michael Lee<\/strong> of <strong>M Sushi<\/strong>, <strong>M Tempura<\/strong>, <strong>M Kokko<\/strong>, <strong>M Pocha<\/strong> and <strong>M Izakaya<\/strong>. Chef <strong>Chris McLaurin<\/strong> of <strong>Lutra Cafe and Bakery<\/strong> will be providing dessert. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fmfnc.org\/tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Secure your tickets now<\/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>Smithfield Foods&nbsp;Hunger Relief Day<\/strong> at the <strong>NC State Fair<\/strong> this year will take place next <strong>Thursday, October 23<\/strong>.&nbsp;Fairgoers can <strong>donate six non-perishable food items<\/strong> in exchange <strong>free admission<\/strong> to the fair. The following products are in highest demand as hunger relief organizations face significant cuts to federal funding and food supplies. We strongly suggest bringing these products as they are the most helpful right now: Peanut Butter &amp; Jams (larger plastic jars); Chicken, Tuna, or Salmon (in pouches or pop-top cans); Ravioli and other ready-to-heat meals (in pop-top cans); Crackers (boxes or sealed containers); Dried or Canned Fruit (sealed containers or pop-top cans); Granola or protein bars (boxes with individually-wrapped contents). The food collected on <strong>Hunger Relief Day<\/strong> will go a long way in providing much needed relief for our friends and neighbors. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/foodbankcenc.org\/events\/state-fair\" 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","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-4188","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4188","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=4188"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4188\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4202,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4188\/revisions\/4202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4188"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4188"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4188"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}