A list of my favorite places in Raleigh, NC (mostly food and drinks but a few other must-visit places as well!!) I miss these places ALL THE TIME!!! 🤤😭
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Absolutely unreal Asian-inspired menu and craft beers! You truly can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, cocktails included.
Brewery Bhavana - Downtown
When I die, bury me with gonza’s mole enchiladas, rice, queso, and a strawberry marg. This is hands down my favorite meal ever!!! Every time I’m home I make time to visit. Their ingredients are SO fresh and SO delicious and my god you just gotta go!!
Gonza Tacos Y Tequila
The BEST Italian food with great cocktails and such a cute patio space!
Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar
A great spot for beer, cocktails, and good bites!!
Standard Beer + Food
Delicious Mediterranean food with vibrant decor and delicious cocktails!
Vidrio
A staple in Raleigh! A retro-vibe diner with southern comfort food galore, all from the fabulous Ashley Christensen!
Poole's
A MUST!! Stop in for a cup of coffee and a LOT of chocolate! And if it’s in season, my god get an ice cream from the walk up window outside 😍
Videri Chocolate Factory - Chocolate Bean to Bar
My FAVORITE place to shop!! Everything in the store has a cause behind it, each purchase helps different people in different places all around the world. MAKE YOUR MONEY TALK PEOPLE!!! Emily is fabulous and has designed such a warm welcoming and happ...
The Flourish Market
I really just can’t even explain to you how badly you need to visit Two Roosters!! The most delicious and inventive flavor combos. You’ll just die!!
Two Roosters
Another great spot to grab coffee and support local!
The Optimist Raleigh
Craft coffee, tea, and cocktails!! What more could you want??
Heirloom
THE best steakhouse!!! You HAVE to visit if you’re in town around Christmas - my god the decor!!
Angus Barn
Speciality goods from independent artists and designers - another one of my favorite places to shop and support small!!!
Edge of Urge
insanely good ice cream!!!! Fresh and local, just like the name suggests 😂🫶🏼 I miss their seasonal flavors!!
FRESH. Local Ice Cream
Absolutely insane Italian food!! Gorgeous atmosphere and good vibes all around ✨
Figulina
One of my favorite yoga studios in Raleigh!! Run and employed by some of my friends and fellow yoga teachers from my time in Ralz. Plus the smoothies are DELISH!
Dose Yoga and Smoothie Bar
If you’re in NC and you don’t get bbq, were you even in NC???? The Pit is a staple for Raleigh!
The Pit Authentic Barbecue
A super cute wine bar!
Vita Vite
Small plates, entrees, and craft cocktails - a 10/10 place!!
Stanbury
A must stop if you’re wanting to taste some good a$$ North Carolinian bbq staples!!!
