{"id":4875,"date":"2026-08-14T07:44:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T11:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=4875"},"modified":"2026-08-14T07:44:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T11:44:34","slug":"friday-fun-food-facts-august-14-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=4875","title":{"rendered":"Friday Fun Food Facts &#8211; August 14, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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>Chef <strong>Michael Bongiorno<\/strong> is officially bringing a taste of the Italian lifestyle to Midtown Raleigh. Building on the success of <strong>Bongiorno &amp; Son<\/strong> \u2014the popular Italian deli and market founded in <strong>Lafayette Village<\/strong> in 2020\u2014he celebrates the grand opening of his newest concept, <strong>Pranzo<\/strong>, today (Aug. 14). Located on the ground floor of <strong>1000 Social<\/strong> at <strong>The Exchange Raleigh<\/strong>, <strong>Pranzo<\/strong> offers a traditional yet stylish dining experience designed around relaxed socializing, ingredient-driven dishes, and premium imported Italian goods. While the venue includes a select market for specialty items, the focus is a vibrant, casual dining atmosphere that transitions seamlessly from lunch into evening gatherings. Central to the <strong>Pranzo<\/strong> experience is the authentic Italian tradition of aperitivo\u2014a pre-dinner ritual featuring light bites and drinks crafted to awaken the appetite and savor the moment. Complementing the menu is a highly unique, hand-picked wine program prioritizing small vineyards, organic producers, and women-owned wineries, featuring labels not found elsewhere in the region. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pranzoraleigh.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 familiar with Pranzo here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 are getting closer and closer to the opening of the historic\u00a0<strong>Flowers Cottage<\/strong>, which will house two concepts in one spot:\u00a0<strong>Cottage Coffee<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Park Bar<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0<strong>Dix Park<\/strong>. The renovated 100-year-old cottage will boast a cozy cafe inside as well as a covered outdoor bar. The upstairs cafe opens to an expansive deck featuring terraced seating that gives you a jaw-dropping view of the fields in\u00a0<strong>Dix Park<\/strong>\u00a0as well as Raleigh\u2019s expansive skyline in the distance. And the team behind it?\u00a0<strong>Justin Pasfield<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Jeff Clarke<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Dillon Myrick<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Sarah Sugg<\/strong>\u00a0whose combined experience has ties to Raleigh favorites like\u00a0<strong>Person Street Bar<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Big Cat<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Locals Seafood<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Natural Science Bar<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Boulted Bread<\/strong>. Look for them to open later this month. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/flowerscottage.dixpark\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Follow along on Instagram here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Triangle Business Journal<\/strong> is reporting that the breakfast spot\u00a0<strong>PopUp Bagels<\/strong>\u00a0is coming to <strong>Village District<\/strong> in Raleigh, taking over the former <strong>Kale Me Crazy<\/strong> space. The fast-growing chain is known for a simple menu of fresh hot bagels, schmears, and coffee. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popupbagels.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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Raleigh Magazine<\/strong> reported this week that <strong>Cora Kitchen + Bar<\/strong>, a new Spanish and Latin tapas spot, is set to soft open in the former <strong>Station<\/strong> space on Person Street late next week. This all-day eatery is led by Chef <strong>Sarah Frey<\/strong> of the popular breakfast and coffee truck <strong>Mr.Burro<\/strong> \u2014 so yes, amazing breakfast burritos are on the menu! <strong>Cora<\/strong> will serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks, with a newly renovated, cozy outdoor patio. <strong>Cora<\/strong> is part of the team behind downtown favorites including <strong>Hibernian Pub<\/strong>, <strong>Watts &amp; Ward<\/strong>, <strong>Raleigh Beer Garden<\/strong>, and <strong>Morgan Street Food Hall<\/strong>. Thanks to <strong>Raleigh Downtown<\/strong> for sharing additional details. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corakitchenbar.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 your mouth watering here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>RalToday<\/strong> shared that <strong>Drift Coffee &amp; Kitchen<\/strong>\u00a0is opening its newest Raleigh location at Dix Park this <strong>Saturday, August 15<\/strong>. The new shop at <strong>The Weld<\/strong> will celebrate with community bike rides, a scavenger hunt and free totes for the first 50 guests. All opening-day sales will benefit <strong>Oaks &amp; Spokes<\/strong>. <strong>Drift<\/strong> also has plans to open another location in <strong>Raleigh&#8217;s Iron Works<\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/driftcoffee.kitchen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit Drift here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reader <strong>Lucille Auteri<\/strong> tipped us off to the fact that North Carolina, specifically Raleigh, is getting ready to get their first location of <strong>Nash &amp; Smashed<\/strong> at 5821 Poyner Village Parkway. Their menu features fried chicken, Nashville-style sandwiches, smashed burgers and more. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nashandsmashed.com\/locations\/nc\/raleigh\" 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reader\u00a0<strong>Frank Rhodes<\/strong>\u00a0shared with us the news that\u00a0<strong>K38<\/strong>\u00a0in downtown Cary is set to open\u00a0<strong>August 29th<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0147 E. Chatham Street. This will be their seventh location and follows the most recent opening in downtown Raleigh\u2019s\u00a0<strong>Seaboard Station<\/strong>. What does the\u00a0<strong>K38<\/strong>\u00a0represent? The \u201cK\u201d stands for kilometer, denoting the 38th-kilometer mark on the coastal highway in Baja. Founder\u00a0<strong>Josh Vach<\/strong>\u00a0was inspired by surf trips down the Baja Peninsula, roadside taco shacks, and the specific surf break at that location when opening the original restaurant in 1993. Now you know. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/k38bajagrill.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Pay them a visit<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reader <strong>Chris Creighton<\/strong> noted that Cary is also getting a <strong>Little Caesars Pizza<\/strong> at 100 Wrenn Drive in between <strong>Duck Doughnuts<\/strong> and <strong>Chipotle<\/strong>. No opening date as of yet. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/littlecaesars.com\/en-us\/\" 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 Caesars here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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>Little Bull\u00a0<\/strong>opened in their new space this week completing a year-long renovation of a historic building dating to the 1910s in downtown Durham\u2019s National Register historic district (301 East Chapel Hill Street). The work preserved a lot of the building\u2019s history with wood from the original interior walls and repurposed the salvaged beams into a staircase that now connects the main dining room to the upstairs bar.\u00a0<strong>Little Bull<\/strong>\u00a0will serve dinner nightly beginning at 5 pm, with weekend brunch continuing on Saturdays and Sundays. The team plans to introduce weekday lunch service this fall, marking the restaurant\u2019s first lunch offering. Congrats to\u00a0<strong>Oscar Diaz<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Juan Camilo Espada<\/strong>\u00a0and the entire\u00a0<strong>Mezcalito Group<\/strong>.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/littlebullnc\" 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Triangle Business Journal <\/strong>shared the news that <strong>Oakwood Deli<\/strong>, which operates in downtown Raleigh, appears to be taking its signature sandwiches to Durham after filing plans with the city for a new location at 702 and 706 E. Main St. on the corner of Main and Fayetteville streets.\u00a0\u00a0The site was formerly home to longtime soul food restaurant\u00a0<strong>JC\u2019s Kitchen<\/strong>, which has closed. The deli serves premium meats from New York-based Boar\u2019s Head and offers breakfast all day, as well as salads, tacos and specialty sides. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oakwooddeli.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 Oakwood here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Durham Downtown<\/strong> shared that Durham is getting a new Colombian bistro, with the news that a concept called <strong>Melao<\/strong> is taking over the former <strong>Little Bull<\/strong> space at 810 N. Mangum Street. Inspired by Colombia\u2019s incredible diversity, expect vibrant flavors, thoughtful cocktails and dishes rooted in tradition. Think tropical fruits like lulo and maracuy\u00e1, fresh seafood inspired by Colombia\u2019s coasts, comforting classics like bandeja paisa, and so much more. Every dish and cocktail will showcase the bold, soulful flavors that make Colombian cuisine unforgettable. Whether you grew up with these flavors or you\u2019re discovering them for the very first time, get excited about <strong>Melao<\/strong> opening in September. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/melaonc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Follow their progress on Instagram here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Chapel Hill, <strong>Chapelboro<\/strong> reported that another business has opened in the <strong>Eastgate Crossing<\/strong> shopping center. The <strong>Einstein Bros. Bagels<\/strong> chain opened its first-ever Chapel Hill location this week at the former <strong>Bruegger\u2019s Bagels<\/strong> space. <strong>Bruegger\u2019s<\/strong> was forced to permanently close its location in <strong>Eastgate<\/strong> after taking extensive flood damage during Tropical Depression Chantal in the summer of 2025. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.einsteinbros.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 Einstein Bros. Bagels here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up in Mebane, <strong>Chapel Hill Carrboro Foodies<\/strong> founder <strong>Carrie Brogren<\/strong> shared the news that <strong>Fratelli Italian Kitchen<\/strong> is opening soon in downtown Mebane. She indicated that the menu will feature chef inspired Italian dishes, house made pastas, fresh steaks, delicious desserts, craft cocktails, an exceptional wine list, and more. They will be located at 119 West Clay Street and hope to open in September. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fratellikitchen\" 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 Facebook here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Down in Chatham County, get a first taste of the upcoming\u00a0<strong>a Tavolo Italian Eatery<\/strong>\u00a0during a special menu takeover at\u00a0<strong>The Sycamore at Chatham Mills<\/strong>, this through\u00a0<strong>August 16<\/strong>. Guests can enjoy a select collection of dishes from the upcoming\u00a0<strong>a Tavolo\u00a0<\/strong>menu alongside many of\u00a0<strong>The Sycamore\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0signature cuts and sides. The lounge menu will feature\u00a0<strong>a Tavolo<\/strong>\u00a0items as well. The week will conclude with a special brunch on Sunday from 11am-3pm. Opening this September in\u00a0<strong>MOSAIC at Chatham Park<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>a Tavolo<\/strong>\u00a0is the sister restaurant to\u00a0<strong>The Sycamore<\/strong>\u00a0and will offer a warm, elevated-casual approach to Italian dining. This takeover is a chance to try some of the dishes that will be featured at the new locatino. Preview the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftavoloitalianeatery.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcWdPR1hxYno2dGplUHBXU3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7rQtBwN1V-lDlQKGmnvOCZRjXzLmFRlMg91iV4_RW8ui2gwxH6pCUjw3hwqQ_aem_PVNVXOMv3ZkXkCGQXzLIkw&amp;h=AUAFk7mFy24JtZYTW0J8OfaL51Qen-nCHfuX0kfToVfccQeMld30cyPhLo2yAmZSW-w8umGg9UxPdGa7bfnJ-wWZU_WLyBnbcwVpvx7Xdx35LkfqWLWzlkKISCL6QEHvf6QQ95CMwxqY10cDUBY&amp;__tn__=-UK-y-R&amp;c[0]=AUCVuHPcJFog8TsQOQKZnCWqg7v2mvkj_PpEXcJ0Pn3QbNWPXKK7HbaB7HLhWeiiTzbD7UupzUScptA4oreR4OoOJuTfz3NMTWHOOCMErHp-kMRAVD4OxUivayijzKTQAW5-o92NGp4EgscHBqPpBDM3iDvMogCpATHSDPohfiu4gqwnszcsGWqqVLgaj3Iqv0mGEdd0jcYTWhsJToFwYVGht6ZMy3sAGjri8plx7ptJZdtUsl1oH2BQYfva\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">menu here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and make\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thesycamoreatchathammills.com\/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcWdPR1hxYno2dGplUHBXU3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6YuPGYpIsc5dyS_XcbLDXmqt1FmO_q4WpVfZ2PzXFfn1-VTcfQgPHJucKpnQ_aem_JH2Vu_rdo0AvI0R68X2pqQ\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">a reservation here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Also in Pittsboro, <strong>Pittsboro Eats<\/strong> shared via Facebook that <strong>Sippers Cafe &amp; Bakery<\/strong> has opened in <strong>The Alpha Center <\/strong>located at 697 Hillsboro Street. Their goal is to offer a welcoming space for friends and families to enjoy delicious coffee, exquisite espressos, and delectable desserts. The caf\u00e9 provides a unique opportunity for transitional aged youth (ages 15-23) who face challenges such as mental illness, physical or intellectual disabilities, or socioeconomic hardship. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebrisafoundation.com\/sippers-cafe-bakery\/\" 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">,&nbsp;<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>Triangle Business Journal <\/strong>reported that <strong>Smash Social Club<\/strong>, which Raleigh restaurant group <strong>LM Restaurants<\/strong>\u00a0opened late last year\u00a0in the former <strong>Carolina Ale House<\/strong> space on Glenwood South, has closed temporarily. Stay tuned. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>News &amp; Observer <\/strong>reported that <strong>CO<\/strong>\u00a0closed its Raleigh location in June, ending an eight-year run in <strong>North Hills<\/strong>. The Durham location remains open.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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\u00a0<strong>Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo<\/strong>\u00a0will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on\u00a0<strong>September 27<\/strong>. You\u2019ll find food and drink at over 30 food trucks as well as inflatables and family fun for all ages. It will be hosted at\u00a0<strong>Durham Central Park<\/strong>\u00a0(500 Foster Street, Durham). Go ahead and mark your calendar.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/durhamcentralpark.org\/events\/food-truck-rodeo-info\/\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/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\u00a0<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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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>Foodies! Head to your local <strong>Wake County Library<\/strong>&#8230;.why you ask? On <strong>Saturday, August 22<\/strong> at 2 p.m., <strong>Oberlin Regional Library<\/strong> will host an author talk with <strong>Brigid Washington<\/strong>, who will be discussing her culinary memoir <strong>Salt, Sweat, &amp; Steam: The Fiery Education of an Accidental Chef<\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wake.gov\/events\/salt-sweat-steam-conversation-brigid-washington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Folks can register here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. In addition, several of the Wake County branches offer <strong>Cookbook Clubs<\/strong>, a fun twist on the traditional book club. Participants all check out a copy of the same cookbook, meet to discuss it, and often share something they enjoyed making from it. They\u2019re always a great time and a wonderful way for food lovers to connect. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wake.gov\/events?title=cookbook+club&amp;field_department_target_id=25&amp;field_category_id_target_id=All&amp;location=All&amp;field_end_date_value=&amp;field_start_date_value=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Details here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>50th annual\u00a0Lazy Daze Arts &amp; Crafts Festival<\/strong>, a beloved Cary tradition celebrating creativity, community, and the \u201cLazy Daze\u201d of summer, will take place the weekend of\u00a0<strong>August 22-23<\/strong>, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. both days. Explore the work of more than 250 exceptional artists from across the country, enjoy live entertainment on four stages, and savor delicious bites and drinks from\u00a0<strong>25+ food and beverage vendors<\/strong>. Experience hands-on art activities, professional artisan demonstrations, and plenty of kid-friendly fun in\u00a0Kid Daze, including the fan-favorite Kid Collectors Market, where young festival goers can purchase pint-sized pieces created by Lazy Daze artists. Don\u2019t forget to relax in the beer garden or the new Lazy Lounge as they celebrate 50 years of art, music, food, and summer memories.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carync.gov\/recreation-enjoyment\/events\/festivals\/lazy-daze-arts-and-crafts-festival\/food-vendors\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Check out the food vendors here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carync.gov\/recreation-enjoyment\/events\/festivals\/lazy-daze-arts-and-crafts-festival\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">get all the event details here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>Sola Hot Mini 5K<\/strong>\u00a0will be held on\u00a0<strong>Saturday, September 12th<\/strong>. Join the community and\u00a0<strong>Sola\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0fight to find a cure to end\u00a0<strong>ALS<\/strong>. Any and everyone is encouraged to come out \u2013 runners, walkers, volunteers, donors, cheerleaders, kids, strollers, moms, dads, friends, family\u2026just be there. And don\u2019t forget, if you <strong>register before August 30th<\/strong> you get a race shirt included with registration.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/solahotmini5k.com\"><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>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tickets are on sale now for the\u00a0<strong>2026 Dinner in the Meadow<\/strong>\u00a0event on\u00a0<strong>September 13th<\/strong>\u00a0for a fundraiser that supports the\u00a0<strong>Leonard-Mobley Small Farm Fund<\/strong>, a non-profit organization that helps small farms in North Carolina.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dinnerinthemeadow.org\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get tickets and all the details here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On Sunday, <strong>September 27<\/strong>, from 12 to 6 p.m., the inaugural <strong>Carolina Culture Food Fest<\/strong> will transform <strong>Moore Square<\/strong> into an exciting celebration of food, culture, and community. With the tagline <strong>&#8220;Where Food, Family &amp; Fun Come Together,&#8221;<\/strong> the free, family-friendly festival will bring together food trucks, chefs, dessert vendors, local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders from across North and South Carolina. One of the festival&#8217;s most anticipated attractions will be a live food competition, where participating chefs and food vendors will put their signature dishes, creativity, and culinary skills to the test. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolinaculturefoodfest.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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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>Help kids today! If you looked at a classroom of 30 third graders, you probably couldn\u2019t pick out the 5 who are secretly worrying about going to bed hungry. But that\u2019s the sad reality in central and eastern North Carolina today, where\u00a0<strong>1 in 5 kids are receiving discounted or free school meals<\/strong>. It\u2019s usually the best nutrition they get all day, as their parents try to balance paying all the bills with keeping everybody fed. <strong>This Back-to-School season, please consider\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/secure.foodbankcenc.org\/site\/R?i=_E5iMvSMrC8fT4U75tv98HRPuiUTk8AnGPPW45isoAzOiXkmhcu70Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">supporting programs that let kids go to bed after a full and\u00a0<em>healthy<\/em>\u00a0meal each night.<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Every $30 we receive becomes 90 nutritious meals delivered through backpack programs, food pantries, and other local services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Featured Restaurant News Wake County Restaurant News Durham, Orange &amp; Chatham Restaurant News ,&nbsp;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-4875","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4875","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=4875"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4875\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4893,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4875\/revisions\/4893"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4875"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4875"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4875"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}