Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
Trophy Brewing & Taproom
656 Maywood AveGreat craft beer. Walking distance.
Bread, pastries, coffee and great service. Walking distance.
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Boulted Bread
328 W South StBread, pastries, coffee and great service. Walking distance.
J Betski's
1916 W Franklin StGreat food.
Great fresh food, lots of vegetarian options, live music every Saturday night and dancing. In addition to dinner, it's probably the best brunch in town as well. Favorite place in Raleigh.
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Irregardless Cafe & Catering
901 W Morgan StGreat fresh food, lots of vegetarian options, live music every Saturday night and dancing. In addition to dinner, it's probably the best brunch in town as well. Favorite place in Raleigh.
Great for lunch of dinner. Simple but tasty menu. Small place and lots of character. Not too expensive.
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Capital Club 16
16 W Martin StGreat for lunch of dinner. Simple but tasty menu. Small place and lots of character. Not too expensive.
Bida Manda
222 S Blount StBrewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StStanbury
938 N Blount StCrawford and Son
618 N Person StNice place and good food. More upscale and a bit removed from downtown.
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Mandolin
2519 Fairview RdNice place and good food. More upscale and a bit removed from downtown.
Great rooftop seating; good pricing; good food. Also a fantastic brunch option.
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Taverna Agora Greek Kitchen & Bar
326 Hillsborough StGreat rooftop seating; good pricing; good food. Also a fantastic brunch option.
Owner operated, nice outdoor seating with views of train station. This is one of my favorite places, but it's hard to explain exactly why. Owner and his wife are fantastic.
Tuscan Blu Italian Restaurant
327 W Davie StOwner operated, nice outdoor seating with views of train station. This is one of my favorite places, but it's hard to explain exactly why. Owner and his wife are fantastic.
Arts & Culture
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdEntertainment & Activities
Live concerts all summer/fall. Walkable/bikable.
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I-Amphitheater ye-Red Hat
500 S McDowell StLive concerts all summer/fall. Walkable/bikable.