The Triangle area of North Carolina encompasses the region’s three university towns; Durham, Chapel Hill and Raleigh. It has also become an epicurean heaven, boasting some of the country’s best restaurants. Ranging from fine dining to innovative gastronomy and Southern comfort food, we list the 10 must-try restaurants in the Triangle.
Located within the growing foodie scene of Wilmington Street, at the heart of downtown Raleigh, bu ku is a unique dining experience with an international twist. bu ku is inspired by street food from all over the world and serves up a dazzling array of flavours. And the intriguing name? It’s a play on ‘beaucoup’, as in ‘merci beaucoup’.
bu ku, 110 East Davie Street (on the corner of Davie & Wilmington), Raleigh, NC, USA, +1 919 834 6963
A visit to North Carolina would be incomplete without some authentic BBQ. There are a few famous BBQ joints in the Triangle area, but Clyde Cooper’s BBQ, in downtown Raleigh, has been serving the stuff since 1938. And it still retains its old-fashioned charm to this day. Tellingly, this joint attracts a mixed crowd and serves NC-style BBQ, using only the lean shoulder meat and hams.
Clyde Cooper’s BBQ, 109 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, USA, +1 919 832 7614
Nestled in the peaceful and quaint community of Fearrington Village, just south of Chapel Hill, Fearrington House Inn is a small, five-star hotel that is regularly cited among the best in the States. The restaurant is similarly acclaimed. The attraction is clear; situated in a beautiful white column house, the restaurant exudes refined, rustic charm and epitomizes Southern luxury.
Chef & The Farmer is a real Triangle must-visit foodie destination. Chef Vivian works her magic with the fresh, seasonal ingredients, and combines the rich heritage of Southern cuisine with modern gastronomy. Situated in a distinctive building in the centre of downtown Kinston, it has helped revitalize the local cultural scene.
Chef & The Farmer, 120 West Gordon Street, Kinston, NC, USA, +1 252 208 2433
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