Jonathan’s guidebook
Food scene
Trophy Brewing
827 W Morgan StGreat brewery, good pizza, awesome vibe.
Awesome "double horseshoe" bar, chef Ashley Christensen at her best. City's best Mac-n-cheese!
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Poole's
426 S McDowell StAwesome "double horseshoe" bar, chef Ashley Christensen at her best. City's best Mac-n-cheese!
My favorite restaurant in Raleigh. The crispy pork belly soup is a must.
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Bida Manda
222 S Blount StMy favorite restaurant in Raleigh. The crispy pork belly soup is a must.
O-Ku Sushi
411 W Hargett StGreat sushi! Check out their happy hour deals.
Barcelona Wine Bar
430 West Martin StreetAwesome atmosphere, great tapas, wine and cheese.
Crawford and Son
618 N Person StSit at the bar for dinner. Chef Scott Crawford rocks!
Boulted Bread
328 W South StBest bread and bakery, two blocks away
A top 3 fave restaurant for me in Raleigh. No reservations. But worth the wait!
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Stanbury
938 N Blount StA top 3 fave restaurant for me in Raleigh. No reservations. But worth the wait!
Union Special
2409 Crabtree BlvdOne of my favorite breakfast spots in town! So worth the trip!
Quintessential Raleigh. Great pub food, awesome beer selection and overall fantastic vibe. Absolutely get the pork nachos!
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The Raleigh Times
14 E Hargett StQuintessential Raleigh. Great pub food, awesome beer selection and overall fantastic vibe. Absolutely get the pork nachos!
Hummingbird
1053 E Whitaker Mill RdBoogie brunch scene. Delish!
Great variety of delicious food options …including budget items
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Morgan Street Food Hall
411 W Morgan StGreat variety of delicious food options …including budget items
Chef Cheetie Kumar at her best. Absolutely amazing food (Mediterranean influence) and vibe. One of my fave places!
Ajja
Chef Cheetie Kumar at her best. Absolutely amazing food (Mediterranean influence) and vibe. One of my fave places!
Bar scene
Amazing eclectic beers. Dim sum, bookstore, flower shop and brewery ... all in one place!
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Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StAmazing eclectic beers. Dim sum, bookstore, flower shop and brewery ... all in one place!
My favorite cocktail bar in Raleigh. Speak easy vibe, very good cocktails.
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FOUNDATION
213 Fayetteville StMy favorite cocktail bar in Raleigh. Speak easy vibe, very good cocktails.
Great beer selection, favorite wings (try the spicy BBQ), go-to spot to watch a game
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Woody's at City Market
205 Wolfe StGreat beer selection, favorite wings (try the spicy BBQ), go-to spot to watch a game
Flying Saucer
328 W Morgan St100 beers on tap, nice patio
Whiskey Kitchen
201 W Martin StLegends Nightclub Complex
330 W Hargett StGay bar, awesome drag show
Tin Roof
300 Glenwood Averooftop bar, frequent live music
The Green Light
108 E Hargett StQuaint secret speakeasy
Great cocktails, visually aesthetic bar with a great bourbon selection
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Dram & Draught
1 Glenwood AveGreat cocktails, visually aesthetic bar with a great bourbon selection
Great drinks, great peeps, good music/dance vibe on weekends
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William & Company
616 N Person StGreat drinks, great peeps, good music/dance vibe on weekends
My favorite beer in Raleigh. Their double IPAs are ridiculous!
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Burial Beer Co - The Exhibit
500 E Davie StMy favorite beer in Raleigh. Their double IPAs are ridiculous!
Unique spot if you like mescal / tequila. Amazing cocktails, and awesome Mexican cuisine (Centro).
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Gallo Pelón Mezcaleria
106 S Wilmington StUnique spot if you like mescal / tequila. Amazing cocktails, and awesome Mexican cuisine (Centro).
Slims Raleigh
227 S Wilmington StHello punk rock dive bar.
More of a hipster vibe, but this is where I go to dance late night
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Neptunes Parlour
14 W Martin StMore of a hipster vibe, but this is where I go to dance late night
My favorite wine bar downtown. Best charcuterie/ cheese board.
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Vita Vite Downtown
313 W Hargett StMy favorite wine bar downtown. Best charcuterie/ cheese board.
Neighborhoods
Check out Boylan Street Bridge for great photos of the city skyline.
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Boylan Heights
Check out Boylan Street Bridge for great photos of the city skyline.
Historic Oakwood
Great for walking, beautiful homes
Sightseeing
Capitol Building
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton StCAM Raleigh
409 W Martin StNorth Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rdlong trails for walk/run, also mountain biking
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William B. Umstead State Park
8801 Glenwood Avelong trails for walk/run, also mountain biking
North Carolina State University
2310 Stinson DrNorth Carolina State Fairgrounds Campground
801 Youth Center DriveLargest flea market on the east coast every weekend
Just a few blocks away, several festivals and special events, as well as good city scapes and nature pictures.
Flower Cottage at Dix Park
Just a few blocks away, several festivals and special events, as well as good city scapes and nature pictures.
Music scene
Outdoor venue with major performances, just 3 blocks away
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Amphitheater ye-Red Hat
500 S McDowell StOutdoor venue with major performances, just 3 blocks away
I-Center ye-Duke Energy for the Performing Arts
2 E South StLincoln Theater
126 E Cabarrus StThe Pour House Music Hall
224 S Blount StThe Ritz
2820 Industrial DrFavorite indoor venue
Kings
14 W Martin St