Food

Good food, good times and great company at The Pit restaurant

First, let me start out by saying that I am still stuffed from last night’s barbeque experience and somehow my mouth is still watering for more.
I love food, I love people, and I love new experiences so I have always been intrigued by Travel Channel and Food Channel show hosts. I’ve always wanted to learn [...]


Man vs. Food makes a “Pit” stop in downtown Raleigh tonight

Man VS. Food on The Travel Channel
Adam Richman, host of The Travel Channel’s show Man v. Food will making challenging himself to a heaping plate of some hog at downtown Raleigh’s The Pit Authentic Barbeque Restaurant tonight.
Richman will chat with local barbecue legend Ed Mitchell to learn to some barbecue techniques, throw a [...]


Tookie’s a tease…But i’ll wait for you!

Anyone who knows me well, knows that I love — maybe i’m even addicted to – chicken salad. If I don’t have a fix at least once a week, I get cranky. My top 2 favorite chicken salads in town are at Village Deli and Tookie’s Grill. My friend Allison teased me with the idea of the delectable [...]


If you love something, get it FREE

Anyone that knows me knows that my favorite things in life are good eats and good deals, so when those two things are combined I am at my happiest. Anyone share my sentiments? If so, this is your lucky day. One day every year, Ben & Jerry’s gives away free ice cream cones. This year, it’s on Tuesday [...]


Area restaurant shares famous recipes

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be able to savor your favorite Triangle-area restaurant recipes without having to leave the comfort of your own home? Well, one of the Triangle’s tastiest eateries isn’t into hoarding their recipes. In fact, they want to share the secrets behind their culinary treats with the world!
I am meeting someone for [...]


Thank heavens for Girl Scouts cookies

‘Tis the season for Girl Scout cookies! I was at Harris Teeter Sunday and who do I see? A friendly group of Girl Scouts setting up boxes upon boxes of yummy cookies outside. Who can resist? Of course I took some home with me! Area Girl Scouts will sell cookies through March 16th to raise [...]


Smart Socializing

Whether it’s a girl’s night out, a couple’s night, or even catching up one-on-one with a friend, socializing continues to evolve throughout our lives. As we get a little bit older, we try to socialize a little smarter…The opportunity to do something that combines functionality with food and friends is particularly attractive to today’s professionals. [...]