Drew Jackson

Raleigh

Food Writer at The News & Observer

Food writer @newsobserver | failed fortune cookie writer

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Articles

A big Texas taco brand is opening in Raleigh, offering 'bold, global flavors'

1 week ago | newsobserver.com | Drew Jackson

A big time Texas taco brand will open its first Triangle location in Raleigh. The fast casual hot spot Velvet Taco plans to bring its creative tortilla fillings to Raleigh's North Hills with an expected opening later this year. Velvet Taco is known for its diversity of tacos, stuffing tortillas with fillings like barbacoa beef, Nashville hot tofu, spicy tikka chicken and Korean fried rice with pulled pork.
Discover 7 unique NC destinations for families, art lovers and pet owners

2 weeks ago | heraldonline.com | Simone Jasper |Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska |Drew Jackson |Renee Umsted

North Carolina offers a range of destinations that appeal to families, art lovers, and pet owners. Freeman Park in Carolina Beach stands out as a top dog-friendly beach, allowing pups to play off-leash part of the year. Art enthusiasts can enjoy the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson, where 30 large kinetic sculptures spin and move with the wind.
Discover 7 unique NC destinations for families, art lovers and pet owners

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Simone Jasper |Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska |Drew Jackson |Renee Umsted

Discover 7 unique North Carolina destinations for families, art lovers and pet ownersStories by News & Observer journalists, with AI summarizationNorth Carolina offers a range of destinations that appeal to families, art lovers, and pet owners. Freeman Park in Carolina Beach stands out as a top dog-friendly beach, allowing pups to play off-leash part of the year. Art enthusiasts can enjoy the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson, where 30 large kinetic sculptures spin and move with the wind.
7 stories tracking changes at Raleigh restaurants, bars and venue spaces

2 weeks ago | newsobserver.com | Anna Roman |Drew Jackson |Renee Umsted

Raleigh's restaurant, community and entertainment spaces are shifting in several ways. Birdie's Barroom & Kitchen is bringing a new all-day dining option to Fayetteville Street, aiming to be a welcoming hub for locals and newcomers. The Red Hat Amphitheater faces possible relocation as city leaders debate expanding the Raleigh Convention Center, raising concerns about downtown's economic vitality.
You've got 1 day in the Triangle. We've got tips for what to do and where to eat

4 weeks ago | charlotteobserver.com | Drew Jackson |Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska

When out-of-towners visit Triangle cities - whether for graduations, concerts, business trips or family gatherings - they need recommendations for where to eat, drink and soak up some culture. We asked our very own staff members, who range from working at The News & Observer (and living in the Triangle) from a few short months to 45+ years, to share the best parts of where we live.
You’ve got 1 day in the Triangle. We’ve got tips for what to do and where to eat

4 weeks ago | heraldsun.com | Drew Jackson |Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska

Bottles of Cheerwine chill in a cooler of ice at Sam Jones Barbecue in Raleigh. [email protected] When out-of-towners visit Triangle cities — whether for graduations, concerts, business trips or family gatherings — they need recommendations for where to eat, drink and soak up some culture. We asked our very own staff members, who range from working at The News & Observer (and living in the Triangle) from a few short months to 45+ years, to share the best parts of where we live.
8 stories on openings & closures transforming downtown Raleigh

1 month ago | newsobserver.com | Renee Umsted |Drew Jackson

Downtown Raleigh is undergoing dynamic transformations with a mix of closures, relocations, and openings. Iconic fixtures like the 42nd Street Oyster Bar have closed, citing challenges with adapting to the city's rapid urban development, while businesses at Seaboard Station have struggled with the impacts of construction and shifting retail dynamics.
2 Triangle food festivals show off the finer side of BBQ. Here's why you should go

1 month ago | newsobserver.com | Drew Jackson

A luscious beef brisket is sliced to order at Dampf Good Barbecue in Morrisivlle. Dampf Good will be at two upcoming Triangle barbecue festivals. [email protected] When you're toasting barbecue, you're usually thinking sweet tea or lowercase beer. But Triangle food festivals are here to make the case for the bubbles. In showing off the finer side of barbecue, two upcoming barbecue fests urge diners to try pairing North Carolina's most treasured tradition with sparkling wine.
Southern Living named this barbecue joint the best in NC. Do you agree?

1 month ago | newsobserver.com | Drew Jackson

At Lexington Barbecue, a plate of coarse chopped barbecue is prepared in the kitchen on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in Lexington, N.C. [email protected] In the never-ending debate over North Carolina barbecue, the west wins this round. Earlier this spring, Southern Living named the best barbecue in every state, and a Lexington-style icon earned North Carolina's top spot.
It's always a party at this Raleigh restaurant. Now it's heading to Durham.

1 month ago | newsobserver.com | Drew Jackson

A mural from the patio at La Buena Vida in North Raleigh. The restaurant is from Salvador Alvarez, of Chido Taco. This will be an authentic Mexican restaurant with more seafood, higher spice levels and a few dishes from Fonda Lupita in Sanford. [email protected] When the tomahawk steak lands at the table, it's lit on fire and carved into slices whiles sparklers shoot into the air. It's a steak, yes, but it's also an event.