Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
Nice atmosphere, walking distance from the house, fine dining, locavore, southern cuisine.
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Mandolin
2519 Fairview RdNice atmosphere, walking distance from the house, fine dining, locavore, southern cuisine.
Walking distance from house, sit-down Chinese food, a little nicer than the standard takeout place.
Red Dragon Chinese Restaurant
2513 Fairview RoadWalking distance from house, sit-down Chinese food, a little nicer than the standard takeout place.
Some of the best pizza in town, walking distance from the house, gluten-free and vegan options, patio seating, beers on tap.
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Lilly's Pizza
1813 Glenwood AveSome of the best pizza in town, walking distance from the house, gluten-free and vegan options, patio seating, beers on tap.
Cozy coffee shop, walking distance from the house, patio seating.
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The Third Place Coffee Shop
1811 Glenwood AveCozy coffee shop, walking distance from the house, patio seating.
The best cake in town, as well as other foods, walking distance from the house.
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Hayes Barton Cafe & Dessertery
2000 Fairview RdThe best cake in town, as well as other foods, walking distance from the house.
Small local shop, walking distance from the house, they sell standard lunch staples: soup, sandwich, hotdogs etc. Patio seating, beer available.
Community Deli
901 Oberlin RdSmall local shop, walking distance from the house, they sell standard lunch staples: soup, sandwich, hotdogs etc. Patio seating, beer available.
Zoës Kitchen
1028 Oberlin RdWalking distance from house, standard american selection, patio seating.
Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza
1028 Oberlin RdCustom pizzas you take home to bake, walking distance from house.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
5311 S Miami BlvdSmoothies, walking distance from house.
One of a kind restaurant and gift shop, in a renovated Piggly Wiggly store, walking distance from house.
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NOFO @ the Pig
2014 Fairview RdOne of a kind restaurant and gift shop, in a renovated Piggly Wiggly store, walking distance from house.
I'm putting this place on here only to unrecommend it. IMO the food is gross here.
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The Point At Glenwood Restaurant and Bar
1626 Glenwood AveI'm putting this place on here only to unrecommend it. IMO the food is gross here.
Sitti
137 S Wilmington StMediterranean cuisine
Fried chicken and waffles served here along with other modern takes on southern food.
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Beasley's Chicken + Honey
237 S Wilmington StFried chicken and waffles served here along with other modern takes on southern food.
Chuck's Burgers
237 S Wilmington StBurgers and fries
The drip coffee isn't great, but the lattes are, great atmosphere, there's a nice greenway trail from our house to here.
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Cup a Joe!
2109 Avent Ferry RdThe drip coffee isn't great, but the lattes are, great atmosphere, there's a nice greenway trail from our house to here.
Joule Coffee
223 S Wilmington StUpscale coffee shop with food options
Humble Pie
317 S Harrington StGreat brunch food.
Modern Chinese food, the heat seeker shrimp are great, becomes more of a dance club some nights.
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Five Star Restaurant
301 N West StModern Chinese food, the heat seeker shrimp are great, becomes more of a dance club some nights.
Sushi-Thai Restaurant
2434 Wycliff RdSome of the best sushi in town, BOGO everyday
This is the closest pizza delivery place to the house, they do a seasoned crust on all pizzas, my favorite is sesame garlic.
Hungry Howie's Pizza
1814 Oberlin RdThis is the closest pizza delivery place to the house, they do a seasoned crust on all pizzas, my favorite is sesame garlic.
The other Cup a Joe, not as much atmosphere as the Hillsborough Street location, but still a good place to get a latte.
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Cup a Joe!
2109 Avent Ferry RdThe other Cup a Joe, not as much atmosphere as the Hillsborough Street location, but still a good place to get a latte.
The atmosphere in this bar/restaurant is really over-the-top. It's Clockwork Orange inspired.
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Clockwork
519 W North StThe atmosphere in this bar/restaurant is really over-the-top. It's Clockwork Orange inspired.
Drinks & Nightlife
3037 Medlin Dr
3037 Medlin DriveLocal watering hole in the neighborhood.
Nice bar, a good place to hang out before going to a movie at the Rialto, walking distance from the house.
Proof Five Points
1620 Glenwood AveNice bar, a good place to hang out before going to a movie at the Rialto, walking distance from the house.
One of the most popular bars in town, pretty good bar food too, patio and upstairs balcony seating.
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The Raleigh Times
14 E Hargett StOne of the most popular bars in town, pretty good bar food too, patio and upstairs balcony seating.
Fox Liquor Bar
East Martin StreetOld fashioned cocktails, nice atmosphere.
The Borough
317 W Morgan StGood food and drink selection, LGBT friendly.
Flex
615 S West StFun bar, karaoke a couple times a week, LGBT friendly.
Mix of dance floor and quieter hangout spaces, LGBT friendly.
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Legends Nightclub Complex
330 W Hargett StMix of dance floor and quieter hangout spaces, LGBT friendly.
I do not recommend the food, but the patio seating is great on a nice day with views of the downtown skyline.
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Boylan Bridge Brewpub
201 South Boylan AvenueI do not recommend the food, but the patio seating is great on a nice day with views of the downtown skyline.
C. Grace
407 Glenwood AveVintage-Paris-themed jazz bar with live music most weekends.
Underground speakeasy-style bar with luxurious, handcrafted cocktails. They focus on keeping their menu local.
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FOUNDATION
213 Fayetteville StUnderground speakeasy-style bar with luxurious, handcrafted cocktails. They focus on keeping their menu local.
Slims Raleigh
227 S Wilmington StThe diviest bar in Raleigh. Patio out back, pool table upstairs.
Arts & Culture
Vintage, cash-only cinema, showing indie and foreign films, walking distance from house, beer on tap.
1620 Glenwood Ave
1620 Glenwood AvenueVintage, cash-only cinema, showing indie and foreign films, walking distance from house, beer on tap.
Marbles IMAX
201 E Hargett StIMAX theatre
Lincoln Theater
126 E Cabarrus StShow venue
The Ritz
2820 Industrial DrShow venue
Kings
14 W Martin StShow venue
Red Hat Amfiteaturinn
500 S McDowell StShow venue
Vintage bowling alley with paper score sheets, food and drinks served at your lane, great for parties, walking distance from the house.
The Alley
2512 Hillsborough StreetVintage bowling alley with paper score sheets, food and drinks served at your lane, great for parties, walking distance from the house.
Great local theatre to watch current blockbusters, they serve beer and wine.
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Mission Valley Shopping Center
2233 Avent Ferry RdGreat local theatre to watch current blockbusters, they serve beer and wine.
Essentials
Closest grocery store to the house, about a 20 minute walk, lots of organic, special diet, and local options.
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Harris Teeter
500 Oberlin RdClosest grocery store to the house, about a 20 minute walk, lots of organic, special diet, and local options.
Whole Foods Market
621 Broad StClosest Whole Foods to the house, about 2 miles.
Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market
400 Fayetteville StOpen Wednesdays from 10-2
NC Farmer's Market, great local food selection, open all week.
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North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture StNC Farmer's Market, great local food selection, open all week.
Rebus Works and pH seven
301-2 Kinsey StFarmers' market every Saturday from 10-1.
Sightseeing
Admission is free, beautiful new building, movies/concerts on the lawn in summer, great sculpture trail on the grounds. You can walk here from the house via greenway trails, about 3 miles one way.
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North Carolina Listasafn
2110 Blue Ridge RdAdmission is free, beautiful new building, movies/concerts on the lawn in summer, great sculpture trail on the grounds. You can walk here from the house via greenway trails, about 3 miles one way.
City of Raleigh Museum
220 Fayetteville StLocal history museum in downtown.
Contemporary Art Museum, the exhibitions change frequently, open for First Friday gallery tour.
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CAM Raleigh
409 W Martin StContemporary Art Museum, the exhibitions change frequently, open for First Friday gallery tour.
Beautiful arboretum park with an amazing variety of flora.
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JC Raulston Arboretum við NC State Háskóla
4415 Beryl RdBeautiful arboretum park with an amazing variety of flora.
Raleigh Flea Market
4285 Trinity RdOpen weekends at the State Fair Grounds, fun to peruse.
Raleigh City Farm
800 N Blount StUrban farm in downtown Raleigh, supplies a lot of local restaurants
Prairie Ridge Ecostation
1671 Gold Star DrNature site maintained by the NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Entertainment & Activities
Admission is free, great interactive exhibits, very kid friendly.
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Náttúrufræðistofnun Norður-Karólínu
11 W Jones StAdmission is free, great interactive exhibits, very kid friendly.
Marbles IMAX
201 E Hargett StReally fun, interactive, children's playground-style museum.
Ridge Road Pool
1709 Ridge RdClosest outdoor city pool to the house, about 2 miles.
Shopping
Deco Raleigh
207 S Salisbury StGreat gift shop, unique selection
Crabtree mall includes Belk, Sears, Macy's, Apple Store, Best Buy, lots of clothing, retail, and restaurants.
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Crabtree Valley verslunarmiðstöð
4325 Glenwood AveCrabtree mall includes Belk, Sears, Macy's, Apple Store, Best Buy, lots of clothing, retail, and restaurants.
Shopping mall including a movie theatre, REI, Target, clothing, retail, and restaurants.
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North Hills
Shopping mall including a movie theatre, REI, Target, clothing, retail, and restaurants.
This store has all your homesteading needs, organic and local seeds, hydroponic systems, grow lights, compost, beer brewing kits, wine yeast, cheesemaking ingredients, etc.
Fifth Season Gardening Co
106 S Greensboro StThis store has all your homesteading needs, organic and local seeds, hydroponic systems, grow lights, compost, beer brewing kits, wine yeast, cheesemaking ingredients, etc.