{"id":38673,"date":"2013-06-18T16:31:28","date_gmt":"2013-06-18T20:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=38673"},"modified":"2025-09-01T22:32:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T02:32:11","slug":"places-to-eat-in-raleigh-north-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/38673\/places-to-eat-in-raleigh-north-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Places to (Retr)Eat in Raleigh, North Carolina"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve ever fantasized about taking a trip down South and eating your way through, consider North Carolina. The state is currently brimming with breweries, independent food producers, and a vibrant array of restaurants. Your first stop? Raleigh.<\/p>\n

With less than a two-hour flight from NYC and a highly walk-able downtown area, the intrepid eater can explore endless hyper-local flavors that have yet to make it to Yankee territories. To whet your appetite, here are five places to eat in Raleigh, North Carolina<\/strong>\u2014plus <\/strong>some drink recommendations on what\u2019s tasty right now.<\/p>\n

Chuck\u2019s <\/b>
\n<\/b>A visit to Raleigh without eating at one of local celebrity chef Ashley Christensen\u2019s restaurants is like going to the Grand Canyon and not taking any pictures. Skip Poole\u2019s Diner, which will have lines for days outside, and hightail it over to one of her single-focus joints, such as Chuck\u2019s (burgers and frites) or Beasley\u2019s Chicken & Honey (fried chicken, natch). The minimalist d\u00e9cor at Chuck\u2019s means all eyes are on the plate. And, really, you can\u2019t go wrong with any of the house-ground, all-beef patties. But vegetarians will have their minds blown ordering The Last Word with a homemade veggie burger. Topped in\u00a0Sottocenere truffle cheese, shredded dinosaur kale and hazelnut vinaigrette, it was so good I nearly ordered a second to put in my purse. ac-restaurants.com<\/a>, 237 S. Wilmington St., 919.322.0127<\/em><\/p>\n

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Gravy<\/b>
\n<\/b>This Italian-American restaurant in Downtown Raleigh is popular for its light, fresh take on traditional red-sauce cuisine. Executive Chef Brant Hopkins highlights nearby farms in various pasta dishes using local beef and chicken, as well as pork for a house-cured prosciutto. On a recent visit, the arugula salad topped with asparagus, pine nuts, tomato and shaved Parmigiano then dressed in a lemony vinaigrette competed with the sun, which drenched the expansive outdoor patio. gravyraleigh.com<\/a>, 135 Wilmington St., 919.896.8513<\/em><\/p>\n

Kimbap Caf\u00e9<\/b>
\n<\/b>While no one can deny the merits of a traditional North Carolina pig pickin\u2019, sometimes one craves food other than BBQ. Venture beyond the smoke pits, and walk over to Seaboard Marketplace for a taste of chef\/owner Kim Hunter\u2019s home-style Korean specialties made with\u2014you guessed it!\u2014local produce, such as quick-pickled Kimbap rolls, kimchi rice studded with fresh shrimp or mandu dumplings stuffed with meat to be dipped in a chili-flecked sauce. Hunter also offers a selection of sweet wines and beers. \u201cI like to pair a Riesling with many of the dishes because they complement the heat in many of the dishes I make,\u201d she says. kimbapcafe.com, 111 Seaboard Ave., Suite 118, 919.900.8053<\/em><\/p>\n

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Where to stay:<\/b> For those who enjoy cycling as they explore, check out the Renaissance Raleigh North Hills<\/strong><\/a> (from $179). Though located a little further away from the culinary action, the hotel includes a 24-hour gym, adorable Aveda toiletries, and spacious, modern amenities. If you\u2019d prefer to be closer to the Amtrak station, try the Cameron Park Inn<\/strong><\/a>, an independent B&B located five minutes from the station and the greenest bed and breakfast in Raleigh.\u00a0Consider booking the customizable date night package (from $185 on Saturday), which includes a carriage ride around town or to Second Empire<\/a> for dinner. A $75 meal certificate comes with the package.<\/p>\n

For more information on things to do in between meals, like exploring the beautiful North Carolina Museum of Art, browsing for edible souvenirs at the farmers market and riding the best bike trails, go to www.visitraleigh.com.<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n

How to get there:<\/strong> Consult oM’s transit guide to Raleigh<\/a> for the best car-free directions from NYC.<\/em><\/p>\n

Photos:\u00a0counterculturecoffee<\/a>, dtraleigh, Foundation, Visit Raleigh, Cameron Park Inn, Renaissance Hotel<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve ever fantasized about taking a trip down South and eating your way through, consider North Carolina. The state is currently brimming with breweries, independent food producers, and a vibrant array of restaurants. Your first stop? Raleigh. With less than a two-hour flight from NYC and a highly walk-able downtown area, the intrepid eater […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":78,"featured_media":38714,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1508,850,772,759,783,761,750,817,854,758,1089,776,777,770,1002,781,807,778,956,1202,774,805,849,847,748,316,782],"tags":[482,195,176,381,524,457,642,125,449,742,515,204],"class_list":{"0":"post-38673","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-amtrak-getaways","8":"category-antiques-shopping-2","9":"category-bakery-food-drink","10":"category-bar-activity-2","11":"category-barbecue-food-drink","12":"category-beer-activity-2","13":"category-bike-2","14":"category-biking-adventure-activity-2","15":"category-boutiques-shopping-2","16":"category-cafe-activity-2","17":"category-farmers-market-shopping-2","18":"category-farms-food-drink","19":"category-fine-dining","20":"category-food-drink","21":"category-north-carolina","22":"category-outdoor-dining","23":"category-pet-friendly-themes","24":"category-picnic-food-drink","25":"category-plane-2","26":"category-raleigh","27":"category-restaurants-food-drink","28":"category-romantic-themes","29":"category-shopping-2","30":"category-tours-culture-2","31":"category-train-2","32":"category-weekend-getaways","33":"category-wine-food-drink","34":"tag-barbecue","35":"tag-bars","36":"tag-bed-and-breakfast","37":"tag-biking","38":"tag-farm-to-table","39":"tag-farmers-markets","40":"tag-festivals","41":"tag-food","42":"tag-restaurants","43":"tag-romantic-getaway","44":"tag-tours","45":"tag-train"},"acf":[],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":38714,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/4682622553_c4abc91455_b-e1375813106591-300x150.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/78"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38673"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38673\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}