Smashburger
While we wouldn’t say that Smashburger “smashed” the competition, the overall dining experience was decent. Founded in 2007 and located in Falls Village of North Raleigh, Smashburger has made a name for itself in the local, Triangle area. This pseudo-fast-food restaurant isn’t quite as fast as a McDonalds, but it does deliver some great tasting,... Continue reading→
Paparazzi Ristorante Italiano
Check out our latest review of Paparazzi Ristorante Italiano. Located in the Lafayette Village shopping area of North Raleigh, Paparazzi makes you feel welcome as soon as you walk in the door. The restaurant was open and airy and relatively quiet during the weekday lunch hour. The decor was reminiscent of Old World Italy, and... Continue reading→
MachuPicchu Peruvian Cuisine
If you blink, you may miss this little restaurant. Tucked away in the corner of a parking lot, hidden in a blend of other strip mall stores, MachuPicchu Peruvian Cuisine is a breath of fresh air in an area otherwise devoid of ethnic food varieties. The restaurant is located in North Raleigh and is open... Continue reading→
Red Bowl – North Raleigh
Red Bowl is a great spot if you’re looking for enough space to host a group of friends for dinner, or if you are thinking of throwing a large party. It’s also convenient and flexible enough for the business lunch or a casual dining experience with friends. The location of this particular Red Bowl was:... Continue reading→
Winston’s Grille
From the outward appearance to the interior decor, Winston’s Grille has ‘fine dining’ written all over it. However, it still gives off enough of a casual presence so as to not be as intimidating. While Winston’s Grille does have a Kid-friendly menu, you may want to leave the kiddos at home as this restaurant primarily caters to... Continue reading→
Tenko Japan
Looking to grab some quick Hibachi-style cooking? Tenko Japan is located in a busy shopping center, just off of Falls of Neuse Road in North Raleigh. Tenko’s is a very tiny setup, wedged inbetween other stores in an outdoor strip mall setting. Don’t bother dressing up for this one, and don’t plan any big parties.... Continue reading→
Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
Looking for a great restaurant to accommodate large groups or families with children? Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant is it. This restaurant lacks the “Wow!” factor, but still delivers on service and decent food. First Impressions Las Margaritas is located within a shopping center plaza. While there is ample parking, the parking lot can be extremely... Continue reading→
The Piper’s Tavern
If you’re planning a casual night out with the guys, The Piper’s Tavern is the place to go. If you’re looking for a quiet, classy date spot or a nice venue for a business lunch, look elsewhere. First Impressions & Atmosphere Piper’s Tavern is located just off of the busy Falls of Neuse Road in... Continue reading→
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Date night is always fun, but can be a challenge to find somewhere to eat when nobody is quite sure what they’re in the mood for. Such was the case the other night as my boyfriend and I asked each other “whatchu wanna eat?” and replied “I dunno, whatchu wanna eat?” We finally decided we... Continue reading→
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Tired and hungry after walking around Triangle Town Center, we decided we wanted a sit-down meal for lunch. We hadn’t been to a Macaroni Grill in a few years and so we decided to try out the location on Capital Boulevard across from Triangle Town Center. We sat near the bar and our server greeted... Continue reading→