{"id":607,"date":"2017-07-07T06:19:45","date_gmt":"2017-07-07T10:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=607"},"modified":"2017-07-07T06:19:45","modified_gmt":"2017-07-07T10:19:45","slug":"friday-fun-food-facts-july-7-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trianglefoodblog.com\/?p=607","title":{"rendered":"Friday Fun Food Facts &#8211; July 7, 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Triangle Restaurant News<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Triangle restaurant news&#8230;that not everyone knows. Impress your co-workers at the water cooler.<\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Featured Restaurant News<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Bartaco<\/strong><\/span>, located next to the entrance to<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong> Silverspot<\/strong><\/span> in Chapel Hill&#8217;s <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>University Place<\/strong><\/span>, announced yesterday that they are now open. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Bartaco<\/strong><\/span> combines fresh, upscale street food &#8211; tacos and &#8220;not tacos&#8221; create an unforgettable experience with a coastal vibe in a relaxed environment. The outdoor space and feel is definitely inviting. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/btchapelhill\/\">Check them out on their Facebook page here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Wake County Restaurant News<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The good folks over at<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong> ITB Insider<\/strong><\/span> reported this week that the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Lake Boone<\/strong><\/span> shopping center location of <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Chubby Tacos<\/strong><\/span> (supposed to be known as <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Guacamaya Fresh Mex<\/strong><\/span>) is expanding in what is described as an &#8220;interior expansion and alteration.&#8221; <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Chubbys-Tacos\/115900921764354\">Check out their Facebook page here<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Last week we told you about the opening of <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Caribbean Spice<\/strong><\/span>, a Caribbean restaurant that combines traditional island dishes with newer dishes, in Raleigh at 2822 New Birch Drive. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>WRAL<\/strong><\/span> reported this week that they will hold their grand opening celebration on Saturday, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>July 8th<\/strong><\/span>. <b><a href=\"https:\/\/caribbeanspicefood.com\/\">Get all the details here<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The new <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Chronic Tacos<\/strong><\/span> location in Wake Forest will hold their grand opening on Saturday, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>July 15th<\/strong><\/span> from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. It is located at 1000 Forestville Road. <b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chronictacos.com\/wake-forest\">Check out their website here<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Reader <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Brittany Torrence<\/strong><\/span> told us that <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Full Bloom Coffee Roasters<\/strong><\/span> has opened in downtown Garner. They&#8217;ll serve caffeinated beverages, breakfast, lunch, and craft brews. This is their first full week open. <b><a href=\"https:\/\/fullbloomcoffee.com\/\">Check them out here<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Also in Garner, got word that today, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>July 7<\/strong><\/span>, the newest <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Famous Toastery<\/strong><\/span> restaurant opens in the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>White Oak<\/strong> <\/span>shopping center. The address is 52 Eagle Wing Way. Learn everything about <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Famous Toastery<\/strong><\/span> <b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.famoustoastery.com\/\">on their website here<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Durham, Orange &amp; Chatham Restaurant News<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Zoe&#8217;s Kitchen<\/strong><\/span> in Chapel Hill opens today, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>July 7<\/strong><\/span>, according to their Facebook page. It is the latest dining option in the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Eastgate Crossing<\/strong><\/span> shopping center. <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Zo%D1%91s-Kitchen-1865123770170832\/\">Check them out on their Facebook page here<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Down in Chatham County, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Bean &amp; Barrel<\/strong><\/span> coffee shop in the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Governors Village<\/strong><\/span> shopping center has changed their name to <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Flair Restaurant and Wine Bar<\/strong><\/span>. The restaurant is under new management\/ownership with a focus on French-influenced American food from executive chef <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Robert Warren<\/strong><\/span>. <b><a href=\"http:\/\/flairforfoodrestaurant.com\/\">Check out their website to get all the details<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Also in Chatham County, just down 15-501 from Chapel Hill, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Marco&#8217;s Pizza<\/strong><\/span> will have their grand opening on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>July 23<\/strong><\/span> in the space in front of Harris Teeter where <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Fig &amp; Honey<\/strong><\/span> used to be. From 1 &#8211; 4 pm they will have free pizza samples, DJ, face painting and other children&#8217;s activities. <b><a href=\"http:\/\/visitpittsboro.com\/location\/marcos-pizza\/\">Get all the details here<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Closings<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Got word from reader <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Amy Howard<\/strong><\/span> that <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Mr. Wonderful&#8217;s Chicken &amp; Waffles<\/strong><\/span> on New Bern Ave. in Raleigh has closed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Triangle Business Journal<\/strong><\/span> reported that the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Carolina&#8217;s Best Steak &amp; Subs shop<\/strong><\/span>, open in Cary&#8217;s <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Crossroads Plaza<\/strong> <\/span>since 2008, is closing on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>July 15<\/strong><\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>And it is now confirmed, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Casa San Carlos<\/strong><\/span> in North Raleigh is closed. That is the bad news. The good news, you just have to travel to Wrightsville Beach to enjoy it again! <b><a href=\"http:\/\/italianfoodmoreheadcity.com\/\">Check them out here<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Food Trucks<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0The <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>News &amp; Observer<\/strong><\/span> reported this week that <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>The Farmery<\/strong><\/span> is moving its Airstream trailer and indoor farm from Research Triangle Park to Durham&#8217;s 326 Geer St., in the parking lot of a vacant building. It&#8217;s down the street from <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Motorco Music Hall<\/strong><\/span> and around the corner from <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Fullsteam Brewery<\/strong><\/span>. Pending inspection approvals, it is scheduled to open today, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>July 7<\/strong><\/span>. <b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefarmery.com\/\">Keep up with the move on their website here<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Wake Forest Food Truck Rodeo<\/strong><\/span> returns to town on<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong> Sunday, July 23rd<\/strong><\/span>, from 12-4 at The Renaissance Center in historic downtown Wake Forest. Nearly 20 trucks are already signed up. A beer tent will be provided by <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Brooks Street Bowl<\/strong><\/span> and the kids have can have fun in the Kid&#8217;s Zone that will include FREE face painting sponsored by The Learning Experience, a bouncy house, road chalk, hula hoops, ball toss and bubble fun. <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakeforestnc.gov\/wake-forest-food-truck-rodeo-2017-04-02.aspx\">Get all the details here<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>And the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>food truck rodeos<\/strong><\/span> in Durham and Raleigh are back in full swing. Check out the <b><a href=\"http:\/\/durhamcentralpark.org\/events\/food-truck-rodeo-info\/\">Durham dates here<\/a><\/b> and the <b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.downtownraleighfoodtruckrodeo.com\/\">Raleigh dates here<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Events<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>This summer, chef <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>John May<\/strong><\/span> will partner with local purveyors to create exciting themed evenings at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Piedmont<\/strong><\/span>. Each dinner will consist of four courses with optional beverage pairings, and chef <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>May<\/strong><\/span> will welcome guest distillers, cheesemakers, and farmers to the restaurant to educate diners about their products. Upcoming dates and themes include: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>July 13<\/strong><\/span>: Sweet &amp; Savory Cheese Dinner featuring Boxcarr Handmade Cheese; <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>July 27<\/strong><\/span>: Grilled Veggies featuring <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Fullsteam Brewery<\/strong><\/span>; <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>August 10<\/strong><\/span>: Lost Dishes of the Midatlantic and Punches. All menus will be $40 for four courses and an additional $15 for beverage pairings. <b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.piedmontrestaurant.com\/\">Get all the details here<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>16th Annual Acme Tomato Festival<\/strong><\/span> is almost here &#8211; <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>July 14<\/strong><strong>th<\/strong><strong> &#8211; 16th<\/strong><\/span>. It&#8217;s <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Acme&#8217;s<\/strong><\/span> yearly deep-fried, wide-eyed, rarified, and, oh yes, justified belly-flop into the outright deliciousness that is summer. Over the festival weekend, in downtown Carrboro, they&#8217;ll go through some 700 pounds of tomatoes. And please don&#8217;t think for a moment that these are any old tomatoes. No way, Jos\u00e9. These are the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Carrboro Farmers Market&#8217;s<\/strong><\/span> finest. <b><a href=\"https:\/\/acmecarrboro.com\/16th-annual-acme-tomato-festival-714-716\/\">Get all the details here<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>The Rickhouse<\/strong><\/span> will host Durham&#8217;s<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <strong>3rd Annual PickleFest<\/strong><\/span> on Sunday, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>July 23<\/strong> <\/span>&#8211; a pickle-packed tasting event and market place showcasing North Carolina made products from pickle vendors near and far including locally crafted kombucha and kimchi. Triangle area restaurants sample their unique pickle dishes as well as pickle flavored beers and a Bloody Mary bar to quench your thirst and pucker your lips. Only 100 VIP tickets available for early bird entry at Noon! $15 VIP includes: (1) drink ticket, early entry and the thrilling announcement of the home pickler contest winner!! $5 General Admission Session 1 from 1 &#8211; 3pm; Session 2 from 2 &#8211; 4pm. Kids under 10 years old are free. <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/485473775126736\/?active_tab=about\">Check out the event on Facebook here<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Second Annual Big Biscuit Showdown<\/strong><\/span> will take place on Thursday, <strong>July 27<\/strong> from 6-9pm at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>The Rickhouse<\/strong><\/span> in Downtown Durham. This unique food competition features twelve teams of <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Rise<\/strong><\/span> chefs partnered with a local brewery or beverage company. Each team will prepare a special biscuit and donut that will be paired with a local craft-made beverage. With biscuits, donuts and beer, you can be sure this will sell-out fast. <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/big-biscuit-showdown-tickets-35380655493\">Get your tickets here<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>6th annual Raleigh Gluten and Allergen Free Wellness Event<\/strong><\/span> will be held this year at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>NC State Fairgrounds<\/strong><\/span> in the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Kerr Scott<\/strong><\/span> building on Saturday, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>August 12<\/strong><\/span> from 10 am &#8211; 4 pm. <b><a href=\"http:\/\/gfafwellnessevent.com\/\">Get all the details and ticket information here<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>North Carolina Restaurant &amp; Lodging Association<\/strong><\/span> will hold the second annual <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>NC Chef Showdown<\/strong><\/span> on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>August 21<\/strong><\/span> in Raleigh&#8217;s historic downtown <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>City Market<\/strong><\/span>. Participating chefs will present a dish to a distinguished panel of six judges and will prepare sample-sized offerings for approximately 200 attendees. Attendees will determine the recipients of the &#8220;People&#8217;s&#8217; Choice&#8221; awards, while the judges will select the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>2017 NCRLA Chef of the Year<\/strong><\/span> and the<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <strong>2017 NCRLA Pastry Chef of the Year<\/strong><\/span>. <b><a href=\"https:\/\/ncchefshowdown.wordpress.com\/\">Get all the details here<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Pittsboro&#8217;s annual <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>PepperFest<\/strong><\/span> will be held on Sunday, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>September 24th<\/strong><\/span> this year at the Great Meadow in <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Briar Chapel<\/strong><\/span>. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>PepperFest<\/strong><\/span> is a celebration of \u00a0local food made by local chefs and food artisans featuring 40 different kinds of locally grown peppers prepared in hundreds of creative ways. <b><a href=\"http:\/\/pepperfestnc.org\/\">Get all the details here<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Folks, listen up. I try to make it a habit not to tell people what to do (mainly because I don&#8217;t want them to tell me what to do, but I digress). Here is an exception. Go to this event! Trust me. And get your tickets <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>EARLY<\/strong><\/span>! Speaking of which, tickets to the eighth annual <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>TerraVita Food &amp; Drink Festival<\/strong><\/span> (@TerraVitaFest), scheduled for <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Oct. 18-21<\/strong> <\/span>in and around Chapel Hill, <b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.terravitafest.com\">are now on sale here<\/a><\/b>. It will sell out. Trust me!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Food Bank Corner<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Nearly 300,000 children in the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Food Bank&#8217;s<\/strong><\/span> 34 counties rely on the free and reduced-cost meals at school to get them through the day. For them, summertime doesn&#8217;t mean a fun-filled vacation. For them, no school means no meals.<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <strong>Stop Summer Hunger<\/strong><\/span> is the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Food Bank&#8217;s<\/strong><\/span> annual initiative to provide additional food to feed these children and their families during this season of increased need. For example: A donation of $35 will feed a child for two months; A donation of $75 will feed a family of four for one month; and a donation of $150 will feed a family of four for two months. Help reach the goal of 3.4 million meals before July 31 and ensure that children will receive the daily, nutritious meals they need to grow healthy and strong! <b><a href=\"https:\/\/secure2.convio.net\/fbnc\/site\/Donation2?10502.donation=form1&amp;idb=1176852897&amp;df_id=10502&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;10502.donation=root&amp;s_subsrc=slider&amp;s_src=slider&amp;AddInterest=1381\">Click here to donate and find out more<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 Bartaco, located next to the entrance to Silverspot in Chapel Hill&#8217;s University Place, announced yesterday that they are now open. 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