Raleigh State of Mind Guidebook
Food scene
Whiskey Kitchen
201 W Martin StFun atmosphere. Nice open space with good food and drinks.
Eloquent dinners with great wines and unique food selections. This is one of 5 other Ashely Christensen's restaurants in the area. AC (short for Ashely) was awarded the James Beard Award for “Best Chef: Southeast” in 2014 and in 2019 she was awarded the James Beard Award “Outstanding Chef”.
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Death and Taxes
105 W Hargett StEloquent dinners with great wines and unique food selections. This is one of 5 other Ashely Christensen's restaurants in the area. AC (short for Ashely) was awarded the James Beard Award for “Best Chef: Southeast” in 2014 and in 2019 she was awarded the James Beard Award “Outstanding Chef”.
This is where you go when everyone wants to eat something different. It has a number of different vendors and is a modern day "cafeteria". But don't let that word "cafeteria" get in your way. This is an awesome place to check out.
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Transfer Co Food Hall
500 E Davie StThis is where you go when everyone wants to eat something different. It has a number of different vendors and is a modern day "cafeteria". But don't let that word "cafeteria" get in your way. This is an awesome place to check out.
Whether you are from the South or not, this BBQ is a must! If the cornbread is on the menu...get it. And two thumbs up for their rack of ribs.
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The Pit Authentic Barbecue
328 W Davie StWhether you are from the South or not, this BBQ is a must! If the cornbread is on the menu...get it. And two thumbs up for their rack of ribs.
This is another restaurant by the local famous chef, Ashely Christensen. Call ahead if you are hoping to dine in and make sure they are open for that (Covid restrictions and limited space may hinder this). But order to-go if you can't get a seat.
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Beasley's Chicken + Honey
237 S Wilmington StThis is another restaurant by the local famous chef, Ashely Christensen. Call ahead if you are hoping to dine in and make sure they are open for that (Covid restrictions and limited space may hinder this). But order to-go if you can't get a seat.
Good for adults and/or families with kids. They also have non-beef options for burgers. And outdoor seating as well.
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Tasty 8's
121 Fayetteville StGood for adults and/or families with kids. They also have non-beef options for burgers. And outdoor seating as well.
A Place at the Table
300 W Hargett StGreat Breakfast, brunch, lunch spot. Food is deeelish!
This is New Orleans style food. It's a large restaurant that stays open late for bar goers. Last time I went here, the saxophone player wasn't there but they used to have live music here. Call and ask and if they do, it's a fun place to eat and listen to good music.
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The Big Easy NC
222 Fayetteville StThis is New Orleans style food. It's a large restaurant that stays open late for bar goers. Last time I went here, the saxophone player wasn't there but they used to have live music here. Call and ask and if they do, it's a fun place to eat and listen to good music.
Asian-fusion style menu for both food and drinks. This place is not only unique, it is beautiful and has great food. Really a cool spot.
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Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StAsian-fusion style menu for both food and drinks. This place is not only unique, it is beautiful and has great food. Really a cool spot.
Movie Theater
From new releases to classics, this place is such a great spot to see a film. Watch the movie while getting service of food and drinks right at your seat.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh
2116-D New Bern AveFrom new releases to classics, this place is such a great spot to see a film. Watch the movie while getting service of food and drinks right at your seat.
Museums
We have kids so knowing about places like this are key for us. This is a great place for the kids to run, jump, explore, build and much more.
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Marbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett StWe have kids so knowing about places like this are key for us. This is a great place for the kids to run, jump, explore, build and much more.
From bugs, birds, animals, ocean life and dinosaurs. This is a fun museum for everyone.
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StFrom bugs, birds, animals, ocean life and dinosaurs. This is a fun museum for everyone.
This is a wonderful place to see. It's a bit further than some of the other places we have listed here (about 7 miles out) but it's worth it if you like art. They have both indoor and outdoor space and check out which exhibit they currently have by looking them up online.
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North Carolina Kunstmuseum
2110 Blue Ridge RdThis is a wonderful place to see. It's a bit further than some of the other places we have listed here (about 7 miles out) but it's worth it if you like art. They have both indoor and outdoor space and check out which exhibit they currently have by looking them up online.
Live Events and Shows
Do you already have tickets to a show here? It's outdoor so dress accordingly. If you don't, check out their calendar. So many great acts perform here.
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Red Hat Amphitheater
500 S McDowell StDo you already have tickets to a show here? It's outdoor so dress accordingly. If you don't, check out their calendar. So many great acts perform here.
Breweries
Their motto is "Come for the brews and stay for the views". They have patio seating, good beer and good food.
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Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing
201 S Boylan AveTheir motto is "Come for the brews and stay for the views". They have patio seating, good beer and good food.
Great selection of craft beers from everywhere. They also have a full menu so families are welcomed.
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Clouds Brewing
905 W Main StGreat selection of craft beers from everywhere. They also have a full menu so families are welcomed.
Transportation
Citrix Cycle Station
227 Fayetteville StreetBike Share station
This local bus line goes right by our home and can take you to many places. You can find the map and time table in our welcome book at home or online.
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GoRaleigh Station
214 S Blount StThis local bus line goes right by our home and can take you to many places. You can find the map and time table in our welcome book at home or online.
Sightseeing
This is a close-by small garden with a fountain and picnic tables for rent. There is a great statue of Dr Martin Luther King Jr here and this was built to honor and remember him.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens
1215 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdThis is a close-by small garden with a fountain and picnic tables for rent. There is a great statue of Dr Martin Luther King Jr here and this was built to honor and remember him.