{"id":491,"date":"2016-11-18T07:09:35","date_gmt":"2016-11-18T12:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=491"},"modified":"2016-11-21T09:49:34","modified_gmt":"2016-11-21T14:49:34","slug":"friday-fun-food-facts-november-18-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=491","title":{"rendered":"Friday Fun Food Facts &#8211; November 18, 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<div align=\"left\">\n<div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Triangle Restaurant News<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>Triangle restaurant news&#8230;that not everyone knows. Impress your co-workers at the water cooler.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Featured Restaurant News<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>It is turkey time! If you don\u2019t want to spend your Thanksgiving in the kitchen, we have some information you will be interested in. First up, Raleigh\u2019s <strong>Q Shack<\/strong> offers up everything from whole smoked turkeys, to sides, to the entire turkey-day meal! <strong>Today, November 18th<\/strong>, is the last day to order! My family has been doing this for several years and it has been fantastic! <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theqshack.com\/Turkey.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Check out all the details here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>If going out to eat on Thanksgiving is what you had in mind, the <strong>News &amp; Observer<\/strong> has you covered with a comprehensive list of restaurants that are open (better get your reservation in now) to serve you. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/living\/food-drink\/article112503957.html\" target=\"_blank\">Check it out here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>And finally, the <strong>News &amp; Observer<\/strong> has also put together a list of bakeries where you can get delicious pies for your Thanksgiving day spread. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/living\/food-drink\/mouthful-blog\/article113257238.html\" target=\"_blank\">Check that list out here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Wake County Restaurant News<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Not sure how I missed this, but <strong>Dawat\u2019s Indian Restaurant<\/strong> at the corner of Davis Drive and McCrimmon Parkway in Morrisville has closed. But it didn\u2019t take long for that space to fill back up. It has become <strong>Hyderabadhouse Indian Restaurant | Birayni Place<\/strong>. This will mark the chain\u2019s 18th location. Check the local operation out <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hydhousertp\/\" target=\"_blank\">on Facebook here<\/a><\/span><\/strong> and <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/hyderabadhouse.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">their website here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>News &amp; Observer<\/strong> reported that Raleigh ice cream shop <strong>Fresh<\/strong> has made plans to open a second location (original location is at 6033 Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh) in downtown Cary at 138 E. Chatham Street. Look for them to open next Spring. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.freshlocalicecream.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check them out here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Also on E. Chatham Street in Cary, the <strong>News &amp; Observer<\/strong> reported that a market, cafe and wine bar featuring European cuisine is slated to open next year in the former <strong>Dorry\u2019s Downtown<\/strong> space (and before that the legendary deli <strong>The Food Factory<\/strong>). <strong>Pro\u2019s Epicurean Market and Cafe<\/strong> is the creation of chef <strong>Richard Procida<\/strong>. We couldn\u2019t find a website, but <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/news\/local\/community\/cary-news\/article115434553.html\" target=\"_blank\">here is the article in the News &amp; Observer<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>And next door, in the new building going up, <strong>Pizzeria Faulisi<\/strong>, which will serve Neapolitan-style pizza, expects to open in late January or early February. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pizzeriafaulisi.com\/#pizza\" target=\"_blank\">Check them out<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Also in Cary, got word from <strong>Michael DePersia<\/strong> that the former <strong>San Remo<\/strong> space in Cary\u2019s <strong>Millpond Village<\/strong> (where Publix just opened) will become a Thai restaurant called <strong>Thai Lotus<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Michael<\/strong> also shared that the <strong>Michael Markham<\/strong> will transform the former <strong>Amedeo\u2019s of Apex<\/strong> into another <strong>Brew n Que<\/strong>, serving craft beer and bbq. This will be the second location of <strong>Brew n Que<\/strong> (original brick and mortar location on Maynard Road in Cary). No word yet on an open date. We will keep an eye on it. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.brewnquenc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check out Brew n Que here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Over in Raleigh, tomorrow (<strong>November 19<\/strong>) is the grand opening of <strong>Anisette<\/strong>, a neighborhood treat shop near Raleigh\u2019s <strong>Five Points<\/strong> (at 209 Bickett Blvd). It is the creation of former <strong>Videri Chocolate Factory<\/strong> head confectioner <strong>Nicole Evans Groth<\/strong> and her husband, <strong>Jason<\/strong>. They open at 11 a.m. Get all the details on <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sweetanisette\/\" target=\"_blank\">their Facebook page here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.raleighagenda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Raleigh Agenda<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong> reported that next month <strong>Song Peebua<\/strong> will open his second restaurant (he owns the <strong>Thai House<\/strong> on Wake Forest Road) named <strong>Mama Jee<\/strong>, a new Thai and sushi restaurant which will be located on the ground floor of the <strong>Friendly Apartments<\/strong>, located at the corner of Hillsborough Street and Friendly Street. Check them out on <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mama-Jee-145266379234841\/?ref=nf\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Also in Raleigh, <strong>WRAL<\/strong> noted that <strong>The Outpost<\/strong>, just off Moore Square in downtown, has opened serving up coffee, smoothies, and tiki cocktails. It is located in the former home of <strong>Notte Urbana<\/strong>, and before that <strong>Holly\u2019s on Hargett<\/strong> and before that <strong>Mo\u2019s Diner<\/strong>. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theoutpostraleigh\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check them out on Facebook here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Staying in Raleigh, if you are looking for free pizza for a year (who isn\u2019t?), be one of the first 100 in line today at <strong>Pieology Pizzeria<\/strong> in <strong>North Hills<\/strong> as they celebrate their grand opening this weekend with activities planned today and through the weekend. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/locations.pieology.com\/nc\/raleigh\/4158-main-at-north-hills.html\" target=\"_blank\">Get all the details here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Amorino<\/strong>, a dessertery straight from Italy, will open to the public next Tuesday, <strong>Nov. 22<\/strong>, in downtown Raleigh (more specifically to the street level of the<strong> Edison Lofts<\/strong> at 137 Davie St.). It\u2019s best known for its gorgeous cones in which servers create a gelato rose. They also serve amazing hot drinks, crepes, macaroons and more. This is a BIG deal for Raleigh, joining Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Boston and New York among other locations in the United States. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amorino.com\/us\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about Amorino here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>And then there were three&#8230;The Triangle&#8217;s third <strong>b.good<\/strong> fast-casual eatery opened yesterday in Morrisville\u2019s <strong>Park West Village<\/strong>. <strong>b.good<\/strong> already has locations in Raleigh\u2019s <strong>North Hills<\/strong> and in downtown Raleigh on Fayetteville Street. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bgood.com\/park-west\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check out the new location here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Down in Holly Springs, <strong>Blaze Pizza<\/strong> opens today and will be offering free pizza to all who follow them on one of their social media platforms. It is located in the <strong>Holly Springs Towne Center<\/strong>, beside the <strong>Carmike Cinemas Ovation Cinema Grill 9<\/strong>. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.blazepizza.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check out Blaze here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>And in Fuquay Varina, reader <strong>Aaron Bradshaw<\/strong> tweeted that he noticed that there is a banner for a <strong>Zeera Indian Restaurant<\/strong> on the front of the closed <strong>Mt. Fuji Restaurant<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Durham, Orange &amp; Chatham Restaurant News<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/bitesofbullcity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bites of Bull City<\/a><\/span><\/strong> blogger <strong>Amber Watson<\/strong> sent word that <strong>Bull Durham Beer Company<\/strong> with <strong>Heavenly Buffaloes<\/strong> have opened their bar garden adjacent to the <strong>Durham Bulls Athletic Park<\/strong> called <strong>The Bullpen<\/strong>. They are located in the space originally occupied by <strong>Ed Mitchell\u2019s Que<\/strong>. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BullDurhamBeer\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check them out on Facebook here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Got word that <strong>The Cookery<\/strong>, one of Durham\u2019s favorite event spaces, is expanding into the adjacent building. The expansion will include a ballroom, bridal suite, private garden and extended kitchen space. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.durhamcookery.com\/event-venue\" target=\"_blank\">Get all the details here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Also in Durham, <strong>WRAL<\/strong> reported that the <strong>Belgian Waffle Crafters<\/strong> food truck has opened a kiosk at <strong>Southpoint<\/strong> just in time for the holiday. <strong>WRAL<\/strong> noted this is the third food truck to open a \u201cbrick and mortar\u201d location in the mall\u2019s food court. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/belgianwafflecrafters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check them out here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Closings<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>Reader <strong>Bianca Bradford<\/strong> tipped me off to the fact that <strong>Tom Yum Thai<\/strong> in Cary closed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>Reader <strong>Chris Creighton<\/strong> informed me about multiple closures. They include <strong>Lime Fresh Mexican Grill<\/strong> in Morrisville; <strong>Able Bar &amp; Grill<\/strong> in Cary; and the <strong>Qdoba Mexican Grill<\/strong> on Walnut St \u00a0in Cary.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>And we learned from reader <strong>John Norris<\/strong> that <strong>Mesa Latin Kitchen<\/strong> on Durham\u2019s Hillsborough Road has closed. Looks like it might be turned into an event space.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Food Trucks<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rudolf\u2019s Food Truck rodeo<\/strong> will be held in Knightdale on <strong>Sunday, December 4th<\/strong> from 12-4 p.m. at the <strong>Knightdale Station Park<\/strong>. Look for 10+ trucks, beer, Santa Claus, live muic and kids\u2019 activities. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RDUMFA\/photos\/gm.1843508842536737\/380454088964032\/?type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\">Get all the details here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Events<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>On <strong>November 30th<\/strong>, <strong>Piedmont\u2019s<\/strong> executive chef <strong>John May<\/strong> welcomes chef <strong>Dean Neff<\/strong> of <strong>PinPoint<\/strong> in Wilmington, NC to collaborate on a 6-course Gullah-inspired dinner celebrating sustainably farmed oysters; each course will be paired with sparkling wines from different regions, highlighting the breadth and variety of these wines. <strong>Locals Seafood<\/strong> will supply North Carolina oysters from Chadwick Creek, Harkers Island, Newport River, and Masonboro, and funds raised support North Carolina Catch. The dinner is at 6:30pm. The $65\/ person menu is also available for $95, with sparkling wine pairings. Contact 919-683-1213 for reservations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Triangle Family Services<\/strong> will host its <strong>14th annual Gingerbread Benefit<\/strong> on Thursday, <strong>Dec. 1<\/strong> at the <strong>Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center<\/strong> in RTP. This daylong fundraising benefit, running from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., features the Triangle\u2019s best chefs and bakers creating gingerbread masterpieces in lieu of the upcoming holidays. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Triangle-Family-Services\/212971207432\" target=\"_blank\">Get all the details here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>On Thursday, <strong>December 1st<\/strong>, <strong>Humble Pie<\/strong> and <strong>Wine Authorities<\/strong> are hosting their first ever <strong>Meinklang Wine &amp; Winter Feast<\/strong> on the patio complete with a dinner served family style (fire pits to ensure guests are cozy) and of course select <strong>Meinklang<\/strong> natural wines. Cost is only $50 pp plus tax and gratuity. Limited seating available so make your reservation today on their website using the reservation page or by calling 919.829.9222. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/humblepierestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Get more details here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Piedmont\u2019s<\/strong> general manager and beverage director <strong>Crawford Leavoy<\/strong> welcomes <strong>Bernie Lubbers<\/strong>, global whiskey ambassador for<strong> Heaven Hill Distillery<\/strong> in Bardstown, KY, for a 5-course whiskey-paired dinner Wednesday, <strong>December 7<\/strong><strong>th<\/strong> at 6:30. This unique dinner will feature 3 whiskey cocktails, two whiskeys served neat, and one on the rocks &#8211; all alongside chef <strong>John May\u2019s<\/strong> locally sourced, Southern cuisine. The 5-course menu is available for $60; and an additional $25 for the whiskey pairings. Contact 919-683-1213 for reservations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>On <strong>December 15<\/strong> at 6:30 p.m., <strong>Teddy Diggs<\/strong>, executive chef of <strong>Il Palio<\/strong>, will join forces with international seafood expert, <strong>Barton Seaver<\/strong>, to craft a fresh approach to the <strong>Feast of the Seven Fishes<\/strong>. Hosted at <strong>Il Palio<\/strong> in Chapel Hill, this historic Italian feast will feature exclusively sustainably sourced seafood, showcasing recipes from <strong>Seaver\u2019s<\/strong> acclaimed cookbook, <strong>Two If By Sea<\/strong>, and classics from chef<strong> Diggs\u2019<\/strong> Italian repertoire. Tickets may be purchased for $135 by calling 919-918-2545 and include autographed copies of <strong>Seaver\u2019s <\/strong><strong>Two If By Sea<\/strong> cookbook, Italian wine pairings, tax and gratuity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Food Bank Corner<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, November 29th<\/strong> is <strong>Giving Tuesday<\/strong> at the <strong>Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina<\/strong>. Donations to fight hunger go twice as far on <strong>#GivingTuesday<\/strong>, thanks to a dollar-for-dollar match from their generous partners: <strong>Allscripts, Delta Airlines, Harris Teeter, <\/strong>and<strong> Railinc<\/strong>. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.foodbankcenc.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=givingtuesday\" target=\"_blank\">Double your impact here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Triangle Restaurant News Triangle restaurant news&#8230;that not everyone knows. Impress your co-workers at the water cooler. Featured Restaurant News It is turkey time! 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