Heres where to eat the next time youre in the City of Oaks.
Baxter Miller
Raleigh, like the entire state of North Carolina, is deeply passionate about food.
New spots, like Chef Cheetie KumarsAjja, have made their mark on the city in recent years.
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This supportive, community-first atmosphere can also be found outside of the day-to-day food service.
Dont forget to save room for dessert, though.
They make these delectable Ricotta Fritters that melt in your mouth, she says.
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So much so that in 2023, our readers named it the number one locally-owned restaurant in North Carolina.
And the booked-up reservation list is proof.
For dinner, Meeker recommends every single appetizer, but double-check you order something that complements what youre drinking.
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I go champagne and then cabs here because ACs wine lists are always great, he says.
It doesnt feel like NOLA without a Hurricane.
And while they dont take reservations, Hodges says its definitely worth the wait as a walk-in.
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The restaurants menu features favorites like tacos and enchiladas as well as a few sweeter options for dessert.
Meekers own order is simple: queso, quac, grass-fed steak tacos, and an organic margarita.
cuccioloraleigh.com, 4200 Six Forks Rd.
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I think Scott is the vegetable whisperer.
All vegetables on the menu are better than they should be, says Hodges.
The star of the menu, which does change seasonally, is the skillet cornbread served with sorghum butter.
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At the end of your meal, youre offered complimentary hot tea to round out the experience.
If you love good Southern food, though, its worth it.
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