Bar & grill Coverage

VCA Spotlight: 42nd St. Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill committed to serving, helping local seafood

'Time to eat.' That's been the sign in front of 42nd St. Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill since 1987, but the restaurant's history spans over eight decades.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer

'I had to learn how to walk': Fayetteville security guard shot in the head shares his story

Charles Jackson Jr., 50, is recovering after being shot at Phat Daddy's restaurant in Fayetteville on April 8.

'I had to learn how to walk': Fayetteville security guard recovering after being shot in the head

Charles Jackson Jr., a security guard, is recovering after being shot in the head at Phat Daddy's restaurant in Fayetteville.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Raleigh staple readies for reopening

The Players Retreat in Raleigh is hoping to reopen its doors by the end of May. It has been closed since March 17, 2020, due to the pandemic.

Texas bar bans masks

The Liberty Tree Tavern in Elgin has banned its customers from wearing face coverings, despite CDC recommendations aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19.

Bar owners say they're ready to file lawsuit to get their businesses reopened

Bar owners across the state are coming together to call on Gov. Roy Cooper to let them reopen.

Kirsten Gutiérrez, WRAL reporter

The Davie

A quaint corner bar in Raleigh that brings together the community through great conversation and a relaxed atmosphere.

Florida bar famous for display of money making donation for Hurricane Dorian victims in Bahamas

A Florida bar is donating dollar bills from its own walls to Hurricane Dorian relief efforts in the Bahamas. It has become a tradition at the Siesta Key Oyster bar in Sarasota for customers to staple bills to the walls, ceiling and posts.

Prosecutors to move forward with murder charge in fatal Durham bar assault

Prosecutors have decided to move forward with a murder charge against a Wake Forest man accused of attacking and killing another man outside a downtown Durham bar two weeks ago.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL reporter

Numerous previous assault charges dismissed against suspect in fatal bar fight

A Wake Forest man charged with murder after a fight at a downtown Durham bar two weeks ago that killed a man surrendered to police early Tuesday.

Suspect in fatal Durham bar fight has history of assault charges

A Wake Forest man charged with murder after a fight at a downtown Durham bar two weeks ago that killed a man surrendered to police early Tuesday.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL reporter

Bar fight leaves Durham man dead, Wake Forest man wanted for murder

A Wake Forest man is wanted on a murder charge for his role in the death of a man after a fight at a downtown Durham bar last week.

Man dies after fight at downtown Durham bar

A 50-year-old man died after a fight at a downtown Durham bar, according to the bar's owner. The owner of Social Games and Brews said Teddy Tivnan was involved in some kind of fight at the bar on June 5. Police were called to the scene at about 10:30 p.m.

Man dies after being involved in fight at downtown Durham bar

A 50-year-old man died after a fight at a downtown Durham bar last week, according to the bar's owner.

Atlantic Beach dive bar gets a bit of an update

The Tackle Box Tavern at Atlantic Beach has a new address -- right next door -- and a spiffed up look for the summer season.

New next door: Atlantic Beach dive bar gets an update

The Tackle Box Tavern at Atlantic Beach has a new address -- right next door -- and a spiffed up look for the summer season.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/consumer reporter

Booze and tacos: Taco Bell opens Cantina in Raleigh

Taco Bell Cantina has opened on Hillsborough Street.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About Editor

Meet NC Courage, a professional women's soccer team

Watch the NC Courage get ready for their first season as North Carolina's professional women's soccer team.

Faire, Cameron Village steak and seafood restaurant, closes

Cameron Village steak and seafood restaurant Faire served its final meal on Monday.

Downtown Nightlife Photos: June 3-9

Browse Raleigh's downtown nightlife scene. Pics taken May 30- June 5, 2014, at The Black Flower, Babylon, Cornerstone Tavern, Rum Runners, Noir, Mosaic, Still Life, Oryx, Myst and around downtown. Photos courtesy of Carolinanightlife.com.

The best of October

Take a look at some of the fun events that happened around the Triangle in October, including the NC State Fair and the Wide Open Bluegrass Festival.

Best Garner restaurants

At first glance, Garner seems to be a restaurant chain haven, but the city has some excellent locally-owned restaurants that are worth seeking out.

Best tater tots

With extensive knowledge of potato shaped tots, I complied a list of our five favorite tater tots in the area.

Best Gourmet Burger

With so many great burger joints in the area selecting only five was beyond difficult. From meat quality to toppings to the bun, there are so many factors that go into a delicious burger.

Bull City Burger and Brewery

Over easy burger with aioli and tomato at Bull City Burgers in Durham