Pie Bird has opened. Located on Person Street near the Krispy Kreme, Pie Bird offers soups, salads, and pies, as in chicken pot and shepherd’s. … [Read more...] about Pie Bird
School Board Shenanigans
School Board Chair Ron Margiotta and Member John Tedesco campaigned on a laudable goal: to strengthen neighborhood schools and minimize busing. Time spent on a bus is time lost. Money spent on buses is money that could have been spent elsewhere - or (gasp) even refunded to the taxpayers. In some instances, children in Wake County are bused extreme distances. Some of the school … [Read more...] about School Board Shenanigans
Raleigh ranked third LEAST toxic U.S. City
Forbes has ranked Raleigh as the 3rd least toxic city in the United States. Good news: #1 in water quality. Bad: # 41 in air. Forbes created the ranking of 80 US metro areas based upon five equally-weighted factors: the Air Quality Index and the Toxic Release Inventory compiled by the EPA; Sperling's Health Index for each metro's water quality and air quality ratings; and … [Read more...] about Raleigh ranked third LEAST toxic U.S. City
Tribeca Tavern
Tribeca Tavern has opened in the old Michael Dean's location. Tribeca serves casual American food in a tavern atmosphere. … [Read more...] about Tribeca Tavern
Fai Thai
Fai Thai has opened in the old Duck and Dumpling location. Fai Thai promises a seasonal menu focused on sampling bites and entrees coming off the fire ("fai") grill. Fai Thai is an Empire Eats Restaurant. Empire Eats other Raleigh restaurants are Gravy, Sitti, the Pit, Morning Times, and Raleigh Times. … [Read more...] about Fai Thai