Drew Jackson

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

Raleigh's dining and event scene reveals a city in transition, where closures, reinventions, and ambitious development projects shape the urban fabric. Longtime establishments such as 42nd Street Oyster Bar have shuttered, reflecting both personal losses and broader cultural shifts. Meanwhile, projects like the Midway Event Center food hall at the NC State Fair illustrate an appetite for innovation and community gathering spaces.

2 days ago | newsobserver.com | Drew Jackson

For more than 30 years, Capital Creations was one of Raleigh's most beloved spots for carryout pizza. This summer, one of the Triangle's very best pizzerias will give it a new life. The old Capital Creations at 1842 Wake Forest Road in Raleighwill become a carryout-only version of Oakwood Pizza Box, the wildly popular Person Street pizzeria owned by Anthony Guerra. Capital Creations closed in 2023 after more than 30 years in business as one of Raleigh's most cherished pizza traditions.

6 days ago | newsobserver.com | Drew Jackson

Ever wonder how a James Beard Award-winning chef can elevate a Southern classic? Find the answer in Ashley Christensen's take on a fried chicken biscuit with pickled green tomato, dijon mustard and honey at Beasleyâs Chicken + Honey in Raleigh. [email protected] This is a big weekend for brunch, that indulgent, sweet and salty, sometimes boozy morning meal.

1 week ago | newsobserver.com | Drew Jackson

Popular Raleigh cocktail bar Gallo Pelón will close next month, making way for a new cocktail bar from the owners of Bittersweet. [email protected] There's no way around it - this is bittersweet news. Gallo Pelón, one of Raleigh's best bars and the Triangle's most prominent mezcaleria, will close this spring after 10 years in business. Owned by Angela Salamanca, the upstairs bar atop her flagship restaurant Centro, was beloved for innovative cocktails and bold bites of food.

1 week ago | heraldsun.com | Drew Jackson

Eight years after bursting on the scene, one of Raleigh’s most unique restaurant concepts is finally ready to unveil its Cary expansion. Once hailed as a best new restaurant in the country and one of the most beautiful places on earth to grab a meal, Brewery Bhavana has set an opening date for its new Cary location. Brewery Bhavana will open in the upscale Fenton development on April 18, serving its same dim sum menu and lineup of Belgian-inspired beers.