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Escazu’s “Chocolate Making: From Bean to Bar”
The Natural Science Museum hosts Glenwood South’s Escazu owner and chef Harlott Parson, for a night all about chocolate and cocoa.
Sauced Pizza Launch Website and Teaser Menu
Pizza, Sandwiches and Best of all…Hayes Barton Desserts!
Triangle Top 50 Food Magazine
Andrea Weigl of The News & Observer has compiled an interactive list of the top 50 Triangle food icons. This is truly amazing. Everything from the VarmintBites blog to Ed Mitchell, women chefs, J.Betski’s, the World Beer Festival, Tookie’s chicken salad, and the Carrboro Farmer’s Market is included. Of course there are some notable absences, but that just goes to show how the Triangle has become one of the top foodie destinations in the country. Check it out.
In the Spotlight: Foundation Bar
For the inaugural edition of a new feature series In the Spotlight, designed to highlight local destinations that stand out among the crowd, I decided to shine the spotlight on Foundation Bar because of their inventive seasonal cocktails, commitment to North Carolina draft beers, stunning architectural design, and of course, their new Summer drink menu. I recently sat down with Foundation’s owners and head bartender, Drew, to sample several drinks from the new menu and can say without hesitation that these are the best cocktails I have ever tasted. Thankfully they were generous enough to allow me to take some pictures of the new drinks which I have published below the fold.
Brooklyn Beer Tasting and Flight Night at Sitti
In the outside courtyard this Thursday, July 9th, starting at 5:30pm
Hibernian/Solas Restaurateur Opening 24-Hour Diner to Replace Hard Times Cafe
The owner of Hibernian wants to serve classic burgers and shakes on Glenwood - 24 hours a day.
What Restaurant Makes Your Favorite Burger?
Burgers are the quintessence of summer cook outs. By and far, hamburgers are one of America’s most loved, or at least most consumed foods. Many studies have shown that the average American eats three burgers a week. While most of us would boast our homemade burgers as the best, about 72% of burgers are eaten out at restaurants, so we want to know what Raleigh restaurant makes your favorite burger? In other words, where’s the beef? Bacon Swiss Burger from Seaboard Cafe pictured above
The Regular: Esther Wallace
The first interview of what will be a “Regular” feature. Esther Wallace: Barista Extraordinaire
EVOO Restaurant Closed
After seven years in business, the five points area neighborhood bistro EVOO has closed its doors. EVOO will be missed as it provided excellent food and a nice contrast to the hustle-and-bustle of restaurant row on nearby Glenwood South. EVOO’s Mediterranean sampler platter was spectacular, as was just about any preparation of fresh fish. Head Chef and part-owner Jean Paul Fontaine is one of the area’s better culinary talents, and loyal patrons can take some comfort in the fact that a note posted on the EVOO website says that they “are currently looking to open a new restaurant.” Read more below the fold.
Upcoming Events at Poole’s Diner - Green Plate Special and Seafood & White Wine Dinner
Chef Ashley Christensen is at it again!
