Restaurants Coverage

NC restaurants named finalists for James Beard Awards

The awards are often referred to as "The Oscars of Food," and the Triangle has a legacy of taking home honors.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Restaurant Ratings: Okja in Cary, Handy Kitchen, and Waffle House

A local restaurant has made our restaurant ratings report for the third time in a year-and-a-half. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur shows us why.

Foodie News: Lawrence Barbecue pitmaster opens taco shop

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about Lawrence Barbecue Pitmaster Jake Wood's new taco restaurant at Boxyard RTP.

Sean Lennard, Triangle Food Guy

BBQ with a view: Low and Slow Smokehouse draws crowds to Johnston Regional Airport

People flock to Low and Slow Smokehouse at Johnston County Regional Airport for the views. They stay -- and come back again and again -- for the food.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Low and Slow Smokehouse opens at Johnston Regional Airport

People flock to Johnston Regional Airport for the views. They stay for the food.

Worth the drive: 10 delicious finds at Old North State Food Hall in Selma

You can find flavors from around the world under one roof at Old North State Food Hall in Johnston County.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Apex Restaurant Week deals begin Monday

The town of Apex is hosting the first-ever Apex Restaurant Week, which kicks off Monday.

Apex launches first-ever Apex Restaurant Week

The town of Apex is hosting the first-ever Apex Restaurant Week, which kicks off Monday.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/reporter

Rustic Roots farmer-owned restaurant is Bunn's best-kept secret

Rustic Roots uses lettuce greens and micro greens from JJ's Greens in Louisburg and fresh chicken from Joyce Farms in Winston-Salem.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Restaurant ratings: Church's Chicken, Top's China and Wangs Garden

5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur has this week's restaurant ratings.

'Food is love': Rustic Roots farmer-owned restaurant opens in Bunn

Rustic Roots uses lettuce greens and micro greens from JJ's Greens in Louisburg and fresh chicken from Joyce Farms chicken in Winston-Salem.

Foodie News: Chicken filled waffle cone shop to open in Wake forest

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about Chick'nCone's upcoming Triangle area location.

Sean Lennard, Triangle Food Guy

Popular Durham restaurant is relocating to Brightleaf Square

Chef Zweli Williams and her husband Leonardo "Leo" Williams opened Zweli's Kitchen at 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. in 2018.

Restaurant ratings: Applebees in Wake Forest, Millers Too

5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur has this week's Restaurant Ratings

Foodie News: Cinnamon buns get tasty upgrade at Raleigh shop

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about Cinnaholic's new location in Raleigh.

Sean Lennard, Triangle Food Guy

Foodie News: Bida Manda, Brewery Bhavana chef leaving to open own restaurant

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has information about chef Lon Bounsanga's upcoming new restaurant. Bounsanga will bring the Laotian dishes that he's built a following for, including curries, satays, green papaya salad and crispy pork belly soup, to this new restaurant.

Sean Lennard, Triangle Food Guy

Jack Tar and The Colonel's Daughter restaurant to close its doors in Durham

The restaurant will close March 12.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Family Affair food truck serves up tasty cheesesteak

Meet the people behind Family Affair food truck.

Famed restauranteur opens two new Raleigh restaurants

Giorgios Bakatsias recently opened Giorgio Pizza Bar and Las Ramblas.

Vivian Howard talks new vending machine venture

Award-winning chef Vivian Howard is expanding her smart refrigerator business to the Triangle. The newest Viv's Fridge location is outside of Wine Authorities at 211 E. Franklin St. in Raleigh.

State program aims to grow hospitality workforce

When the pandemic started, many restaurants had to cut back on the work force. Three years later, they are still trying to find the workforce needed to run. WRAL's Adam Owens spoke with the NCRLA to learn about a program aimed to get workers back into the field.

New hospitality program aims to get workers back into restaurants

The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA) Foundation is administering a $1.1 million hospitality workforce training program to refuel the state's restaurant and hospitality businesses.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

Foodie News: Intentionally experimental, Italian-influenced Bombolo opens in Chapel Hill

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about a much-anticipated opening in Chapel Hill and new brunch options in Raleigh.

Sean Lennard, Triangle Food Guy

Here's how Wake County inspects restaurants for food safety

Inspectors allowed 5 On Your Side behind the scenes and into the kitchen to see what they are looking for to score those restaurant ratings.

Sloane Heffernan: Tea for two

Sloane Heffernan visits Sugar Magnolia Café in Wake Forest.

Sloane Heffernan, WRAL contributor