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...]

For its 19th year in a row, Margaux's Restaurant will be hosting its annual Lobster Fest as a "thank you" to loyal patrons. The event is also a way to attract new customers to the seafood establishment. The big boil will take place on Thursday, June 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the restaurant. One three-, five- or ten-pound Maine lobster will... [Read more...]

Since we don't live in England, it is rather difficult to find a tea room in Raleigh (or anywhere in the U.S.). Sure, tea houses exist-- but they are far and few in between. So, where can a group of ladies get together for afternoon tea and crumpets? Your own home, that's where! A new concept has been formed to remedy the tea room shortage in the Raleigh... [Read more...]

The Triangle Area has a great event going on this week involving my favorite thing—food! The Triangle Restaurant Week is finally here!! It yesterday, Monday, January 24th and will end this Sunday, January 30th.  Participating restaurants will have lunches discounted at the price of $15 and dinners priced at $20 or $30. There are plenty of Raleigh restaurants... [Read more...]

Are there any sushi lovers in The Apartments of Oberlin Court? I know I am!! I love going to an authentic Japanese restaurant and getting the best of spicy tuna rolls, California rolls, tempura, nigiri, sashimi and occasionally an eel roll! Never tried it? Well why don’t you go out and try something new! Fortunately, there are plenty of great sushi spots... [Read more...]

I am in the middle of planning a brunch for close friends and family. Things were going pretty well until I remembered that one of my friends is a vegetarian. I always seem to forget this fact because she wasn’t a vegetarian in high school or college, so it slips my mind from time to time. Be that as it may, I want to make sure she enjoys her meal just... [Read more...]

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