Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
Not your typical diner food or experience! James Beard Award winning chef, Ashley Christensen provides phenomenal food in a bustling atmosphere.
Tips:
-Poole's cant get very busy and they do not take reservations.
-If there is a line, you may be able to grab open seating at the bar.
-If you make it for brunch, the Royale is amazing!
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Poole's
426 S McDowell StNot your typical diner food or experience! James Beard Award winning chef, Ashley Christensen provides phenomenal food in a bustling atmosphere.
Tips:
-Poole's cant get very busy and they do not take reservations.
-If there is a line, you may be able to grab open seating at the bar.
-If you make it for brunch, the Royale is amazing!
Chuck's is where you want to go for amazing house-ground gourmet burgers by James Beard Award winning chef, Ashley Christensen.
My favorite, and I've tried them all... The High and The Valley which is topped with avocado, bacon onion jam, and blistered red peppers. It's perfect!
Bonus - they also offer a variety of spiked milkshakes!
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Chuck's Burgers
237 S Wilmington StChuck's is where you want to go for amazing house-ground gourmet burgers by James Beard Award winning chef, Ashley Christensen.
My favorite, and I've tried them all... The High and The Valley which is topped with avocado, bacon onion jam, and blistered red peppers. It's perfect!
Bonus - they also offer a variety of spiked milkshakes!
Deliciously flavorful Laotian restaurant and bar with a nice, unique atmosphere. If you aren't familiar with Laotian food, check out their menu and see if it speaks to you!
http://bidamanda.com/menus/
-Make a reservation, if possible.
-There is also bar seating if no tables are available.
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Bida Manda
222 S Blount StDeliciously flavorful Laotian restaurant and bar with a nice, unique atmosphere. If you aren't familiar with Laotian food, check out their menu and see if it speaks to you!
http://bidamanda.com/menus/
-Make a reservation, if possible.
-There is also bar seating if no tables are available.
My go to spot for high quality mexican food + margaritas in a fun, trendy atmosphere. Gonza's never disappoints and it's within walking distance!
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Gonza Tacos Y Tequila
7713 Lead Mine RdMy go to spot for high quality mexican food + margaritas in a fun, trendy atmosphere. Gonza's never disappoints and it's within walking distance!
Great, trendy coffee shop with outdoor seating within walking distance. (approximately 1 mile)
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Jubala Coffee
2100 Hillsborough StGreat, trendy coffee shop with outdoor seating within walking distance. (approximately 1 mile)
Great coffee shop located on NC State's campus that has been around for 20 years and is a local favorite amongst students, professors and neighbors. Best part, it's less than a mile walk through the neighborhood to get there!
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Cup a Joe!
2109 Avent Ferry RdGreat coffee shop located on NC State's campus that has been around for 20 years and is a local favorite amongst students, professors and neighbors. Best part, it's less than a mile walk through the neighborhood to get there!
Beautifully presented, innovative high quality sushi within walking distance.
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Ajisai
427 Woodburn RdBeautifully presented, innovative high quality sushi within walking distance.
Shopping
Cameron Village is a unique outdoor shop + dine experience with boutiques, restaurants, and a few salon + spas that has been around since 1949!
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Cameron Village
Cameron Village is a unique outdoor shop + dine experience with boutiques, restaurants, and a few salon + spas that has been around since 1949!
Huge indoor / outdoor market (75 acres) featuring the best local produce, meats, dairy products and gifts from across the state.
-Open 7 days a week, year round!
Monday - Saturday 5am-6pm
Sunday 8am-6pm
Not walkable, but worth the 5 mile drive!
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North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture StHuge indoor / outdoor market (75 acres) featuring the best local produce, meats, dairy products and gifts from across the state.
-Open 7 days a week, year round!
Monday - Saturday 5am-6pm
Sunday 8am-6pm
Not walkable, but worth the 5 mile drive!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
621 Broad StLocated 1 mile away.
Parks & Nature
With over 20 miles of hiking trails, William B Umstead State Park is my go to spot for hiking and trail running nearby. It's a 10 minute drive, 15 minute with parking.
November - February: 8:00am - 6pm
March, April, September, October: 8:00am - 8pm
May - August: 8:00am - 9pm
Closed Christmas Day
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William B. Umstead State Park
8801 N Harrison AveWith over 20 miles of hiking trails, William B Umstead State Park is my go to spot for hiking and trail running nearby. It's a 10 minute drive, 15 minute with parking.
November - February: 8:00am - 6pm
March, April, September, October: 8:00am - 8pm
May - August: 8:00am - 9pm
Closed Christmas Day
Take a quick walk (1/2 mile) to one of three accredited rose gardens in the Carolinas. It's a great place to relax, have a picnic and occasionally catch live music or early AM yoga.
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Rose Garden
301 Pogue StTake a quick walk (1/2 mile) to one of three accredited rose gardens in the Carolinas. It's a great place to relax, have a picnic and occasionally catch live music or early AM yoga.
Arts & Culture
Quaint local theater showcasing live shows, outdoor movies in the garden and other fun events. It's only a quick 1/2 mile walk to the theatre and you can check out the Raleigh Rose Garden while you are there!
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Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue StQuaint local theater showcasing live shows, outdoor movies in the garden and other fun events. It's only a quick 1/2 mile walk to the theatre and you can check out the Raleigh Rose Garden while you are there!
Entertainment & Activities
First Friday Raleigh gives you a chance to experience local art galleries and studios, and museums after hours. These venues stay open late to welcome art enthusiasts and showcase their latest creations!
WHEN: Every first Friday of the month from 6 pm-9 pm
TIP: Many restaurants offer specials on first Friday as well.
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Downtown
First Friday Raleigh gives you a chance to experience local art galleries and studios, and museums after hours. These venues stay open late to welcome art enthusiasts and showcase their latest creations!
WHEN: Every first Friday of the month from 6 pm-9 pm
TIP: Many restaurants offer specials on first Friday as well.