There is a big difference between a Hershey's Kiss and a piece of chocolate from a bona fide candy maker. The smoothness, richness, taste and all-around quality are worlds apart. So if you decide to give chocolates as gifts this holiday, make it extra-special by visiting a candy store that specializes in artisan items! Raleigh has a handful of specialty... [Read more...]

If you can't ever get around to taking a Taste of Downtown Raleigh tour but still desire to be adventurous, perhaps you should focus on finding a restaurant that serves Spanish cuisine! This is not to be confused with Mexican food. Though largely sharing a language with Mexico, Spain has dishes and flavors that are unique and caliente in their own right,... [Read more...]

If you love eating, cooking, baking and... practically anything else that has to do with food... as much as I do, then there is an ongoing event in Raleigh that is sure to keep your tummy and taste buds very happy! Not only that, but this doesn't involve regular-old food-- we're talking about gourmet food! All you have to do is sign up for a Taste of Downtown... [Read more...]

Wouldn't it be nice if every day of the week could revolve around chocolate? After all, chocolate is good for us (in moderation)-- it's loaded with antioxidants called flavonols which prevent cell oxidation... or slow it down at least. While there may not be a daily dedication to chocolate, there is at least one day to celebrate it! Tuesday, September... [Read more...]

Raleigh is a college town and is no doubt teeming with coffee shops to keep students awake and on their feet. If you happen to be one of those students, or if you're just crazy for coffee, we're here to tell you about the top java spots in town. Read on to connect to where you can get wired! Port City Java, 234 Fayetteville St., 919-232-5282. Single-origin... [Read more...]

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week is almost here and we couldn't be more excited!  Don't worry if you're new to this great event-- we've got all the information just for Oberlin Court residents! All you have to do is a grab a friend and pick out which restaurants you're going to visit during this week-long event! Beginning Monday, August 22, participating... [Read more...]

You're never trying sushi, and no one will ever force you to eat raw fish. Or maybe you've relented, once, and had a bad experience. But perhaps your less-than-savory time at the sushi bar is owed to low-grade, poor-quality fish-- after all, there is a such thing as "bad sushi." Of course, as seasoned raw fish lovers will tell you, there is also a such... [Read more...]

A few years ago, if you suggested to someone that you should grab a quick bite to eat at a food truck, you were probably shunned from society and told to go eat at McDonald's or somewhere "good." Yet, thanks to improved food quality and an injection of hipness, food trucks are now popular and perfectly fine establishments at which to satisfy your hunger... [Read more...]

You remember Garfield the cartoon cat, right? Then you may remember that his all-time top dish to eat is lasagna. This July 29 will mark Garfield's favorite day, ever: National Lasagna Day. Yes, it really exists. So, what better way to celebrate than to hit one of Raleigh's fine Italian restaurants? According to the Best of Citysearch, Raleigh, poll here... [Read more...]

Now this is a deal dads can't refuse, especially since it involves two of a man's favorite things: beer and beef. Draft Carolina Burgers & Beers is running a special on Father's Day that we know you'll take advantage of. Available now through Father's Day, Sunday, June 19, dads who drop into Draft Carolina for a bite with their kid will get a free... [Read more...]

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