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We all know that, when visiting a destination, you have to eat, and more than likely you want to try local ������������������������������������������������ restaurants in town, but your wallet isn’ t always in agreement. Here are a few suggestions for eating your way through Raleigh authentically without“ breaking the bank.”
Breakfast
Big Ed’ s City Market Restaurant in City Market is a downtown Raleigh main stay serving up home-style cooking in an atmosphere that will take you back to the days when farming was a way of life. Try one Big Ed’ s famous pancakes, but be careful – they’ re as big as hubcaps and made from a pound cake batter, so unless you’ re a big eater, start with just one!
Looking for a healthier, lighter breakfast? Stop in La Farm Bakery, located in the Preston neighborhood of Cary, offering French-style breads, pastries, sandwiches and local coffee.
Lunch
Option 1: Take advantage of Raleigh’ s seasonable temperatures and dine al fresco at Lilly’ s Pizza in historic Five Points. Serving traditional Italian favorites like calzones, strombolis, pizza and pasta, Lilly’ s also offers organic, vegan and gluten-free options.
Option 2: Tradition, family and freshly prepared food are the tenets of Neomonde, a tried and true favorite of Raleigh and Morrisville locals. Every dish on Neomonde’ s traditional Lebanese / Mediterranean menu is prepared in strict accordance with traditional methods, and what you get is a dining experience like no other.
Dinner
Option 1: With locations in both Cary and North Raleigh, Tribeca Tavern����������������������������������������������������������� ever top a burger. With a commitment to using only all-natural beef and supporting North Carolina farmers by using local products throughout their menu, Tribeca Tavern has become a local favorite for a burger and local brew.
Option 2: Aiming to change misconceptions about Mexican cuisine,
Jibarra takes deep-rooted, traditional Mexican dishes and uses modern cooking techniques to present them in a contemporary way. Located in downtown Raleigh’ s Warehouse District, Jibarra still offers tacos, ������������������������������������������������������������������
Good Taste, Raleigh Style
A Foodie’ s idea of a great time is a delicious meal shared with good friends. You enjoy new and unique cuisine styles and all kinds of favorful fare. Greater Raleigh serves up all of those with a helping of warm Southern hospitality.
Poole’ s Diner � 426 S. McDowell St., Fayetteville Street, Raleigh 27601
Chef Ashley Christensen has made a name for herself on a national level( think James Beard Award nominee) with her retro-chic diner focusing on menus that change with the season and by what’ s fresh and local.
buku � 110 E. Davie St., Fayetteville Street, Raleigh 27601
An unexpected find in downtown Raleigh, buku introduces diners to the flavors of global street food, inspired by push carts from around the world. Where else can you have a Polish pierogie for an appetizer and a Thai papaya salad for main course?
Herons at the Umstead Hotel & Spa
100 Woodland Pond, Cary 27513
Nestled in this agriculturally rich area of North Carolina, Herons’ Executive Chef Scott Crawford’ s modern American cuisine pays tribute to the finest N. C. farmers and artisans, as well as to Herons’ own herb garden.
Saint Jacques Restaurant
6112 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh 27609
If fries are the only French food you’ ve tasted, you’ re in for an awakening at North Raleigh’ s most celebrated authentic French restaurant. Saint Jacques is known for its elegant ambiance, traditional cuisine and impeccable service.