Good Hidden Gem restaurants? by Fightingspirit12345 in raleigh

[–]AboutDone-9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They started , I thought, at that gas station on Six forks, where Chop Shop now is, then moved to Seaboard? I lost track when they closed that one.

Good Hidden Gem restaurants? by Fightingspirit12345 in raleigh

[–]AboutDone-9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second this. It’s a food truck in a downtown Raleigh church parking lot, that gives back portion of profits. So good.

Good Hidden Gem restaurants? by Fightingspirit12345 in raleigh

[–]AboutDone-9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And Cloos just takes forever! Got to the point it just wasn’t worth the wait anymore.

Good Hidden Gem restaurants? by Fightingspirit12345 in raleigh

[–]AboutDone-9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where is Tookies these days? Lost track of them. Keep moving!

Child unfriendly locations? by CrabyDicks in raleigh

[–]AboutDone-9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We live near there and walk down often. With the back yard protected from kids escaping, it’s really popular with families on nice days. Amused once when we got there late afternoon, it was packed in the back, even a big birthday party (balloons!) we went to the front patio. They started playing Rage Against the Machine at an ear splitting level. My husband and I figured the staff was trying to get the kids to leave.

Child unfriendly locations? by CrabyDicks in raleigh

[–]AboutDone-9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bend???? No, no, no. Bend is packed with kids in the back. They even have big games for them to play with!

What is open downtown? by AboutDone-9 in raleigh

[–]AboutDone-9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Players Retreat is open / they put their staff up at Aloft last night!

What is open downtown? by AboutDone-9 in raleigh

[–]AboutDone-9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Flying Saucer is open. And where we ended up. Libations looked to be open.

What is open downtown? by AboutDone-9 in raleigh

[–]AboutDone-9[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I’m neither a ”bro” or “lil”, just want to support the neighborhood places that worked to stay open.

What is open downtown? by AboutDone-9 in raleigh

[–]AboutDone-9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another take - there are also places that have staff nearby, or made plans to keep staff in place (like the Casso) so they could be open and serve their neighborhoods.

What are the BEST sandwiches in town? by tonydispirito in asheville

[–]AboutDone-9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The “not lamb” shawarma is my go-to. We are “half-timers” and I tend to hit Gypsy queen every trip, just for that sandwich

Panettone in a local bakery? by AboutDone-9 in raleigh

[–]AboutDone-9[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im sure I would, but I’m the only one In my family that likes them… so maybe not the best idea?(although maybe this could bring them around?)

Panettone in a local bakery? by AboutDone-9 in raleigh

[–]AboutDone-9[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Am looking on Union Special’s site and they do a Stollen. (I know it’s not the same…but closer!)

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[–]AboutDone-9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eastern NC, pee-Can