Their brie and strawberries sandwich is excellent! Read more.
Part restaurant, part gourmet gift and home furnishings boutique, Zest Café & Home Art has earned a loyal following in North Raleigh. Try the Cabbage Gratin by executive chef James Castellow. Read more.
Great date night spot. Food is & wine that is affordable yet interesting and tasteful. Go for wine flights to try wines outside your comfort range. Find a few you like then buy a mixed case for home.
The best mocha I've EVER had. Totally unexpected! Who knew the NCMA had good art AND good coffee too!
The best Starbucks in Raleigh, hands down. More outlets than Helios, so it's a great place to bring your laptop.
The fried chicken and waffles is delicious. It's comfort food fancied up with the ambiance of the restaurant and gourmet syrup. Good for splitting as there's a huge portion.
You certainly won’t forget the soul food classic, chicken and waffles: an exquisitely juicy breast with a shatter-crisp crust and a buckwheat waffle with braised mustard greens. Read more.
The shrimp and grits are beyond good! They have a variety of raw baked and fried oysters for any level of oyster eater to enjoy.
Go to 42nd St. and sit at the bar to order a peck of steamed oysters. Don't forget to order the cheese potato, too. Oysters are shucked in front of you. Good stuff. Read more.