Restaurant owner discusses new food concept coming to Raleigh
The Morgan Street Food Hall and Market has announced several restaurants that will be housed at its location in the downtown Raleigh Warehouse District.
Posted — UpdatedThe 22,000 square foot culinary incubator slated to open in August isn't a new concept, but it is new to Raleigh.
"So, essentially, we're a very cool food court with booze," said Niall Hanley, who is behind the project. "Picture the scene where you walk into a place and you can collectively get a table together and all split up. Somebody wants Thai food, somebody wants dumplings, somebody wants wood fired pizza and just spread out."
Other tenants announced Thursday include:
Raleigh Rolls: Offers various flavors of ice cream scooped into rolls, packed in a cup and topped with a variety of toppings. This will be the first location for the company.
Bella’s Wood Fired Pizza: High-quality pizza made with fresh ingredients along with a seasonal small place tapas menu.
The Morgan Street Food Hall and Market is the brainchild of Hanley, the owner of several local big-name bars and restaurants. He said if everything goes as planned, the space will open by mid-August.
"I want this to become a focal center, or a living center, for this whole area," he said.
Retail tenants include Hail Mary Mix, Five Points Baking Co., Mike D’s BBQ and The Soaperie.
Rodney Fuller works across the street from the space and said he's excited for another set of food options.
"You know, there are a lot of options around here already, but I think this is definitely going to feed into the culture Raleigh's going for in the future," he said.
Hanley said he's excited to be able to offer a little taste of something different.
"I want people to just be able to walk around with a drink in their hand, do some shopping, order some small plates and just really enjoy themselves," he said.
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