"There’s nothing predictable or rote about Figulina’s menu, which is loaded with memorable, creative pasta dishes like the campanelle with ramp pesto, oyster mushrooms, chevre, and lentils. The young restaurant already feels like a Raleigh staple, aided by its mini market slinging fresh pasta and other provisions to take home. Bring a group of friends for dinner and sit at the community table in the back—it’s where you’ll have the best view of the staff hand-making that pasta. photo credit: Forrest Mason" - Eric Ginsburg