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"A chef met a filmmaker, and they set a stage for a bold new restaurant in midtown Raleigh. Peregrine combines chef Saif Rahman’s life in kitchens with Patrick Shanahan’s mind for design. Rahman was born in Bangladesh, lived in Queens, married a woman from Mexico, and now lives in North Carolina, so his menu follows suit. The most popular dish is the Bengali wedding chicken , which is a celebration served with a sauce that has soft notes of baking spices and a richness that elevates the humble bird. Every menu item tells a story, from the suya mushrooms to the Carolina Gold pulao. If Rahman is in the dining room, be sure to ask him about what’s on your plate, and he will regale you with its origins." - Erin Perkins