Mexican restaurant · Woodcrest
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A 2025 arrival centered on fresh‑milled masa and Latin American flavors from a super‑group behind Centro, Ex‑Voto, and Locals Seafood. Editors flagged its opening as a defining addition to Gateway Plaza’s dining scene.
Chicken restaurant · Fayetteville Street
Southern classics like fried chicken & waffles with honey
5 Postcards
Hamburger restaurant · Brooklyn
Locally sourced wagyu burgers, yucca fries, house-made cakes
2 Postcards
Restaurant · Depot Historic District
Inventive Southern fare, whiskey & craft cocktails, patio
4 Postcards
American restaurant · Depot Historic District
Seasonal comfort food, cocktails & house desserts in retro-chic setting
23 Postcards
Korean restaurant · Walden Woods
Korean BBQ, stews, noodles & BBQ fare with many sides
Cocktail bar · Raleigh
Vintage-chic speakeasy with live music, great bourbon
1 Postcard
Steak house · Glenwood Crossing
Upscale barn setting with opulent wine cellar, lounge, & cigar bar
Bar · Blount Street
Craft cocktails, Mediterranean street food, and a unique atmosphere
Mediterranean restaurant · Glenwood South
Mediterranean small plates, craft cocktails, stylish decor, great for dates
Bakery · Depot Historic District
Artisan bakery with organic grains, stellar croissants & morning buns