Former Magnolia Grill chef Amanda Orser to open a counter-service sandwich shop, LRB Provisions, in a former Durham hot dog stand.
Food & Drink
Lunch Money: Pork Adobo at the Filipino Express
Purple treats, a free Bible, and an addictive lunch combo at the Filipino Express, a convivial Raleigh restaurant tucked inside an Asian grocery store.
The Common Market to Open Location in Raleigh
Owner Graham Worth’s popular deli-bar-smorgasbord spot, which has locations in Charlotte and Durham, will open in early 2026.
New Cookie Shop Ashleigh Bakes Daily Coming to Downtown Durham
Ashleigh Ratchford is bringing her pillowy cookies to a Main Street incubator space designed to help women entrepreneurs get off the ground.
The Little Blue Bakehouse That Could
Owners Allison and Carl Vick give startup bakers in Raleigh a place to call home.
Lunch Money: A Big Burger and Big Surcharge at Big Bob’s
A satisfying cheeseburger combo in the heart of Hillsborough.
Restaurant Owner Cheetie Kumar Wants Congress to Amend “No Tax on Tips” Proposal
The James Beard award-winning chef and vice president of the Independent Restaurant Coalition breaks down the policies she believes will most benefit restaurant workers.
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
In Raleigh, the owners of Boatman Spirits Co. say they aim to elevate hospitality standards. The new craft cocktail bar and restaurant opens June 13.
A Legendary Craft Cocktail Bar Starts a Modern New Chapter in Raleigh
Years after bringing the cocktail renaissance to Chapel Hill, The Crunkleton has expanded to Raleigh’s sleek Smoky Hollow development. It’s a twist on the classic.
Lunch Money: Cajun Food and Pleasant Chaos at Imbibe
A jar of markers and a $10 shrimp and gumbo lunch combo at the Chapel Hill student staple.

