Crank Arm has operated for about two years, providing rickshaw service in downtown Raleigh. But all along, the Crank Arm founders have wanted more: to open to a brewery and pub. Crank Arm is now near its goal of opening a 7-barrel system brewery this spring at 319 West Davie Street in the Raleigh Warehouse District. The jump from rickshaws to brewery may seem like a stretch, … [Read more...] about Crank Arm Combines Bikes and Brews
Guasaca
Like the Old Wake Forest Road area I wrote about in my review of Mami Nora's, the area surrounding Rex Hospital is not one of Raleigh's culinary hot spots. Chubby's Tacos is good, as is Sushi Thai, in the Lake Boone shopping center. Or, if you plan ahead and get reservations (which you will need, even for lunch), Bella Monica is a good choice. But the area historically has not … [Read more...] about Guasaca
Mami Nora’s Peruvian Chicken
Shortly after opening in Durham in 2007, Mami Nora's restaurant caught on fire. After this unfortunate beginning, they bounced back, kept going and have not looked back. In 2010, Mami Nora's opened a second location, this time in Raleigh on Wake Forest Road, where they focus on one main menu item: Peruvian rotisserie chicken. My day job took me to this curious … [Read more...] about Mami Nora’s Peruvian Chicken
Best Restaurants for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is next Thursday, February 14. For those in need of suggestions for dinner, we offer the following restaurants. We chose these restaurants because of their consistency of excellent food and service and atmosphere appropriate for the occasion. Our picks: 18 Seaboard 18 Seaboard Avenue • Raleigh, NC 27604 (919) … [Read more...] about Best Restaurants for Valentine’s Day
Best Places to Watch the Super Bowl
The Baltimore Ravens play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII, this Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 6:30 pm. We've chosen several Raleigh restaurants and sports bars that offer the best in comfort, food, adult beverages, and, of course, a great view of the game. The Brickhouse 3801 Hillsborough Street • Raleigh, NC 27607 (919) 829-3666 … [Read more...] about Best Places to Watch the Super Bowl