{"id":5039,"date":"2026-10-16T06:24:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T10:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=5039"},"modified":"2026-10-16T06:25:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T10:25:41","slug":"friday-fun-food-facts-october-16-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=5039","title":{"rendered":"Friday Fun Food Facts &#8211; October 16, 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>We first told you about this at the beginning of last month, but downtown Raleigh&#8217;s newest watering hole &#8211; <strong>Low Bar Lounge<\/strong> (in the former <strong>IMURJ <\/strong>space beneath\u00a0<strong>Whiskey Kitchen<\/strong>) is now open. It is brought to us by <strong>Whiskey Kitchen<\/strong> co-owners <strong>Jeff Mickel<\/strong> and <strong>Michael Thor<\/strong>. The space is a throwback to a particular kind of bar\u2014and a particular kind of bar night\u2014low on pretense and high on life according to <strong>Raleigh Magazine<\/strong>. Where you&#8217;ll meet up with friends, or make friends. A place to hang out and be community. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowbarlounge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Check it out here<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<\/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>It is always exciting to share when someone is enjoying great success and growing! Such is the case with <strong>Annabelle Comisar<\/strong>, who opened <strong>Michael\u2019s English Muffins<\/strong> in 2018. This week the <strong>Triangle Business Journal<\/strong> shared that she has signed a new lease at 3611 Spring Forest Road, going from 1,616 square feet to 4,848 square feet in a neighboring suite. She plans to open in the larger space a year from now. Kudos to <strong>Annabelle<\/strong>! Make time to stop by soon where you&#8217;ll find yourself saying, &#8220;Those are some good muffs!&#8221; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelsenglishmuffins.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"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>Triangle Business Journal<\/strong> reported this week that <strong>Eddie V\u2019s Prime Seafood<\/strong>, a brand of Orlando-based\u00a0<strong>Darden Restaurants\u2060<\/strong>, is eyeing space at\u00a0Kane Realty\u2060\u2019s\u00a0<strong>The Strand<\/strong>, a 20-story mixed-use residential tower that broke ground in May 2025 adjacent to the Advance Auto Parts tower. This will be the first Triangle location for the chain and joins one other North Carolina location in Charlotte. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eddiev.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get familiar with Eddie&#8217;s 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> also noted that another <strong>Darden<\/strong> chain,\u00a0<strong>LongHorn Steakhouse<\/strong>\u2060, is taking over the\u00a0former <strong>Bahama Breeze<\/strong>\u00a0on Wake Forest Road down the street from the <strong>North Hills Innovation District.<\/strong> The new <strong>LongHorn<\/strong> will open in late 2027 or 2028 at 3309 Wake Forest Road, after a complete tear down and rebuild. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.longhornsteakhouse.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"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\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We first told you about this back in June, but learned this week that up in Raleigh\u2019s\u00a0<strong>Brennan Station<\/strong>\u00a0(corner of Creedmoor and Strickland) <strong>Topsail Steamer<\/strong> is holding their grand opening party this Saturday. Not a sit-down joint, but a take home and steam concept \u2013 fresh seafood steam pots packed with the freshest seafood, meats, veggies, and homemade seasonings. Here\u2019s how it works \u2013 choose from their signature Bay Buckets (or create your own) and place your order. Next, head home (or wherever you have a burner) with your pot\/bucket and follow the simple steaming instructions. (Hint: Just add liquid!). And finally, enjoy!\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/topsailsteamer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"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>Up in Rolesville, learned this week that <strong>Lime &amp; Lemon Indian Grill &amp; Bar<\/strong> is in soft open mode in their newest Triangle-area location at 110 Bluestone Xing Road. Get ready to enjoy the bold flavors of Indian cuisine, your favorite <strong>Lime &amp; Lemon<\/strong> dishes, and the warm hospitality you\u2019ve come to know and love. This is their 5th Triangle-area location. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lnlrestaurant.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"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\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is here &#8211; the <strong>North Carolina State Fair<\/strong> (through <strong>October 25<\/strong>) and all this year&#8217;s yumminess. Check out the map (plan accordingly) and see <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncagr.gov\/divisions\/nc-state-fair\/plan-your-visit\/whats-new-in-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">all the new offerings here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. And don&#8217;t forget the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncagr.gov\/divisions\/ncstatefair\/buy-tickets-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Weekday Lunch Pass Program<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> where you can visit the fair on weekdays between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. without paying a permanent admission fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kudos to <strong>Figulina<\/strong>, the acclaimed Italian-inspired restaurant in downtown Raleigh\u2019s Warehouse District, which was just named <strong>Southern Living\u2019s Restaurant of the Month<\/strong>. The feature spotlights \u201ca standout restaurant from across the South. These editor-picked establishments reflect exceptional dining, thoughtful design, and a distinctive influence on community.\u201d <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/figulinaraleigh.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Book a night at Figulina 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>And on a sad note, the Raleigh food scene lost a beautiful soul last week &#8211; <strong>Michelle Bender<\/strong> &#8211; who had a far-reaching impact &#8211; well beyond the walls of <strong>Wicked Smile<\/strong> and <strong>Five Star<\/strong>. <strong>Michelle<\/strong> was also a classmate of mine at Broughton High School. Our heart goes out to her brother <strong>Chris<\/strong> and all that knew and loved her. <\/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>The wait is over Pittsboro. Next week <strong>a Tavolo<\/strong> <strong>Italian Eatery<\/strong> opens in a soft-open mode with reservation only seating. Located in\u00a0<strong>MOSAIC at Chatham Park<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>a Tavolo<\/strong>\u00a0is owned by the same folks that brought us <strong>The Sycamore<\/strong>, <strong>39 West Catering<\/strong>, and <strong>Forest Hall Wedding and Event Venue<\/strong>. The new spot will offer a warm, elevated-casual approach to Italian dining. Go ahead and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tavoloitalianeatery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">visit their website<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> to get on their mailing list so you can receive notification when reservations go live. Congratulations to <strong>Greg Lewis<\/strong> and his team. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Staying in Pittsboro, <strong>Pittsboro Eats<\/strong> shared the news that <strong>MOSAIC at Chatham Park<\/strong> will also soon be home to <strong>Pecan Jacks<\/strong> which features unique homemade ice cream, including delightful liquor-infused flavors, and handcrafted Southern treats. They will be next to <strong>People&#8217;s Coffee <\/strong>and this will be their first location in North Carolina. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pecanjacks.com\/locations\/pittsboro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"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>We first told you about this back in early August, but learned this week that the new Colombian bistro, <strong>Melao<\/strong>\u00a0has opened, taking over the former\u00a0<strong>Little Bull<\/strong>\u00a0space at 810 N. Mangum Street in Durham. The concept is 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 showcases 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 by soon.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/melaonc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><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><\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Staying in Durham, <strong>Glenn Gillen<\/strong> notified us that the newest location of <strong>LongHorn Steakhouse<\/strong>\u00a0has opened at\u00a06917 Fayetteville Road. It moved into the former <strong>Chili&#8217;s<\/strong> building across from <strong>The Streets at Southpoint<\/strong> in the <strong>Renaissance Center<\/strong> (6917 Fayetteville Road). <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.longhornsteakhouse.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"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\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over in Hillsborough, <strong>The News of Orange<\/strong> reported that <strong>Al\u2019s Burger Shack<\/strong> plans to expand its chain of restaurants to 115 Oakdale Drive in the former <strong>Pizza Hut<\/strong>. This will be their 6th location here in the Triangle. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alsburgershack.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Check out Al&#8217;s 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>After a series of back-and-forth texts I had with <strong>Carrie Brogren<\/strong>, founder of <strong>Chapel Hill Carrboro Foodies<\/strong>, she finally got word that <strong>Pocha<\/strong>, a Korean Pub &amp; BBQ located just behind Chapel Hill&#8217;s Wegmans at 116 Old Durham Road, is opening this <strong>Saturday, October 17<\/strong>. The space looks amazing and the menu makes one&#8217;s mouth water. <a href=\"https:\/\/pochanc.onrender.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">See for yourself<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. <\/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\">Closings<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>None to report. Keep eating local, folks! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p 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>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 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>The inaugural <strong>Chapel Hill Biscuit Festival <\/strong>will celebrate Southern culinary heritage on <strong>Sunday, October 25<\/strong>, with a <strong>Chefs\u2019 Tasting Event<\/strong> featuring food and drink from some of the South\u2019s premier chefs, bakers and local purveyors. All proceeds will benefit <strong>SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals<\/strong>. Led by founding chair <strong>Spring Council<\/strong>, daughter of <strong>Mama Dip<\/strong>, the festival will bring together culinary talent from across North Carolina and beyond. Guests will enjoy sweet and savory takes   on the biscuit, and a variety of beverages. The participating chef lineup includes: <strong>Sam Suchoff<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Lady Edison Pork<\/strong> \/ <strong>The Pig<\/strong>; <strong>Brian Wiles<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Rise Southern Biscuits &amp; Righteous Chicken<\/strong>; <strong>Oscar Johnson <\/strong>\u2014 <strong>Jimmy Pearls<\/strong>; <strong>Sera Cuni<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>The Root Cellar Cafe\/ Feedwell Fridges<\/strong>; <strong>Tie Whittaker<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Buttermilk Boutique<\/strong>; <strong>Tonya Council<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Tonya\u2019s Cafe &amp; Bake Shop<\/strong>; <strong>Britny Stephenson<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>AC Restaurants<\/strong>, <strong>Ashley Christensen\u2019s Restaurant Group<\/strong>; <strong>Marvin Ross <\/strong>\u2014 <strong>Peculiar Pig Farm<\/strong>; <strong>Lynn Well<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Thyme Spent Personal Chef<\/strong>; <strong>Nancie McDermott<\/strong> \u2014 Cookbook author; <strong>Chris McLaurin<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Lutra Cafe &amp; Bakery<\/strong>. Beverage sponsors and booths include: <strong>Durham Distillery<\/strong>; <strong>Sarah Newman<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Bubble Tea<\/strong>; <strong>James Creek Cider House<\/strong>; <strong>End of Days Distillery<\/strong>; <strong>Steel String Brewery<\/strong>; <strong>Carrboro Coffee Roasters<\/strong>; <strong>Kill Devils Rum<\/strong>; <strong>Sutler\u2019s Gin<\/strong>; and <strong>Vino Wine<\/strong>. The <strong>Chefs\u2019 Tasting Event<\/strong> takes place at <strong>American Legion<\/strong> Post 6,\u00a03700 NC-54\u00a0in Chapel Hill. VIP entry begins at 2 p.m., and general admission begins at 3 p.m. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secufh.org\/events\/2026-ch-biscuit-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Tickets and additional event information<\/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>Chef Sera Cuni<\/strong> and her team over at <strong>The Root Cellar<\/strong> in Chapel Hill are taking part in a <strong>Yellowstone Dinner <\/strong>on <strong>October 29th<\/strong> where four incredible chefs are taking over\u00a0<strong>Holl &amp; Stone Farm<\/strong>\u00a0in Garner. Chefs <strong>Sera Cuni<\/strong> of <strong>The Root Cellar<\/strong>, <strong>Bill Hartley<\/strong> of <strong>Postal Fish Company<\/strong> and <strong>JDub&#8217;s Po&#8217;Boys<\/strong>, <strong>Ryan Butler<\/strong> of <strong>Smoke Ropers<\/strong>, and <strong>Lynn Wells<\/strong> of <strong>Thyme Well Spent<\/strong> and <strong>Our State Magazine<\/strong> will each helm their own station, giving guests the chance to wander the farm, fill their plates and experience a menu built around smoke, fire, Southern ingredients and a little Wild West inspiration. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/rootcellarchapelhill.com\/newsletter8-21-20263\" 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 tickets for any of these events 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>Tickets are officially on sale for the <strong>2026 Chefs for Change Annual Gala &amp; Auction<\/strong> to benefit <strong>Families Moving Forward<\/strong>. Reserve your spot now to join them on <strong>Thursday, November 5th<\/strong>, as they gather at <strong>The Cookery<\/strong> for an unforgettable evening of exquisite food, inspiring stories, and abundant opportunities to make a meaningful difference for families and children experiencing homelessness in Durham! And because it&#8217;s <strong>Chefs for Change<\/strong>, they&#8217;ve invited an exceptional lineup of friends\u2014the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of the Durham culinary scene\u2014to share their passion for food and <strong>Families Moving Forward<\/strong>: <strong>Matt Kelly<\/strong> of <strong>Nanas Rockwood<\/strong>; <strong>Chris Garrett<\/strong> of <strong>Seraphine<\/strong>; <strong>Aaron Benjamin<\/strong> of <strong>Gocciolina<\/strong>; <strong>Alex Catotti<\/strong> and <strong>Erin Kobler<\/strong> of <strong>Restaurant Cornelia<\/strong> and <strong>The Vinter and the Baker<\/strong>; and, <strong>Chris McLaurin<\/strong> of <strong>Lutra Cafe and Bakery<\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.qgiv.com\/event\/cfcgala26\/\" 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 tickets 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>Tickets are now on sale for the third <strong>Rawleigh Oyster Fest<\/strong>, presented by <strong>Earp&#8217;s Seafood Market<\/strong>, returning <strong>Saturday, Nov. 7th<\/strong>. This year&#8217;s event, themed <strong>&#8220;Smoke &amp; Shuck,&#8221;<\/strong> expands the festival&#8217;s signature chef-and-oyster-farm pairings to include North Carolina pitmasters for the first time, bringing barbecue into the mix alongside raw oysters. It will be held at <strong>Raleigh Iron Works<\/strong>. <strong>Rawleigh Oyster Fest<\/strong> has sold out both of its previous events \u2014 its launch in November 2025, which sold all 550 tickets, and a spring 2026 edition that sold out in just five days. The event is organized by <strong>Eduardo Mera<\/strong> of <strong>Mera Brothers Oysters<\/strong>, <strong>Katie Dombrowski<\/strong>, communications administrator for the City of Raleigh, and <strong>Max Trujillo<\/strong> of the <strong>NC F&amp;B Podcast<\/strong>. Together, the two previous events raised approximately $12,500 for the <strong>Frankie Lemmon School and Development Center<\/strong> and the <strong>N.C. Coastal Federation<\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rawleighoysterfestival.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 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>The <strong>Trophy Trot 5K<\/strong> returns for its 10th year on Thanksgiving morning (<strong>November 26<\/strong>) to Dorothea Dix Park, benefiting <strong>Healing Transitions<\/strong>, a Raleigh nonprofit that provides recovery services for people struggling with addiction. The race has grown into a beloved holiday tradition, and 2025 was its biggest year yet: nearly 3,000 runners and walkers signed up, and the race donated about $60,000 to Healing Transitions, up from $42,000 the year before. Since 2016, the annual race, hosted by <strong>nOG Run Club<\/strong> and <strong>Trophy Brewing Co.<\/strong>, has raised more than $210,000 for the nonprofit. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nogrunclub.com\/trophy-trot-5k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Register 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>It\u2019s\u00a0<strong>Tackling Hunger Month<\/strong>, and calling all football fans to\u00a0<strong>team up with the Food Bank by making a gift of any size!<\/strong> Why is it so important to go on the offense against hunger? Because right now, more than 600,000 of our neighbors aren\u2019t always sure where their next meal will come from\u2014or if it will come at all. <strong>That\u2019s enough people to fill NC State\u2019s Carter-Finley Stadium over 10 times.<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>But because every $25 is enough to provide 75 nourishing meals,<\/strong>\u00a0every gift goes a long way right here in your community. When we&#8217;re tackling hunger together, we help kids, families, and seniors live healthier, better lives.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/action.foodbankcenc.org\/Hj6-NfUgcEaZI5JBCcuyMQ2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Please give today!<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/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-5039","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5039","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=5039"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5039\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5050,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5039\/revisions\/5050"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5039"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5039"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5039"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}