Community Features
V Pizza’s mobile stone pizza oven is heating up.
Have you heard the news? NC Eat & Play is partnering with V Pizza North Carolina. You can expect a summer filled with fun events, adventures by the slice, oven-on-the-road trips, and grand opening excitement (with sneak previews) of their newest location coming to...
V Pizza is ready to heat up North Carolina
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CARY, NC, May 28, 2021: NC Eat & Play is thrilled to announce we are partnering with Anthony Rapillo, the local owner of V Pizza North Carolina. NC Eat & Play will be sharing how Rapillo and his team are serving exceptionally delicious...
The Tiny But Impressive Airbnb in Durham
Tucked away and nestled within thick forest greenery, an Airbnb in Durham stands tall (or...short) and ready for visitors. Coming in at 320 square feet, this modern tiny home caught my eye when scrolling the internet and practically begged me to come visit. Not the...
SPECIAL MOMENT
See this special memory at the beginning of when we started NC Eat & Play and were featured in The Omega Sports Neighborhsip Series. READ MORE.
Tasty Bites
MC Restaurant: The Must-Try Restaurant in Cary, NC
One of the best meals I’ve ever had was at MC Restaurant, located in a stunning historic cottage in Downtown Cary that was built in 1896.
V Pizza’s most desired pizza creations
When we asked locals to tell us their most desired Neapolitan creations from V Pizza, we got a huge response. Thousands of pizzas were selected. Here’s who won. It’s a classic that should not surprise anyone.
Korean Kitchen: Bringing Spice to Wake Forest
The minute I took a bite of the crunchy Korean fried chicken wings that we ordered for carry out, I knew I needed to tell Triangle locals to support the owners and keep them in business!
Things To Do
The Museum of Life and Science Sparks Curiosity in Durham
Spanning more than 80 acres in the Bull City, The Museum of Life and Science is an imaginative wonderland for guests of all ages.
Occoneechee Speedway: A Walk Through NASCAR History
Built in 1947 and closed in 1968, the Occoneechee Speedway is still home to some of its original structures!
Pullen Park is affordable fun for families with small children
Did you know that the 5th oldest operating amusement park in the country is located in the heart of Raleigh?
Raleigh Newcomers
The Real-Tour Experience sponsored by The W Group.
Where Are the Best Bagels in Raleigh?
There are a few bagel spots in the Triangle that are making a solid effort and, according to northern transplants, are succeeding.
Raleigh or Charlotte? A Tricky Decision For NC Newcomers
As individuals and families from all over the world are making the big move to North Carolina, one debate seems to always arise: Raleigh or Charlotte?
Wake County Schools, Explained
Moving to Raleigh and trying to navigate Wake County schools can be an intimidating experience. Let’s go over how to make that choice from public vs. charter to year-round vs. traditional calendar year schooling.
NC Staycations
The Tiny But Impressive Airbnb in Durham
Tucked away and nestled within thick forest greenery, an Airbnb in Durham stands tall (or…short) and ready for visitors.
Hi, I am Megan.
CHIEF CURATOR / TASTER / EXPLORER
As the proud founder of NC Eat & Play, I want to welcome you to our community. I created this space to help locals discover great food and activities for sensible budgets and everyday play. I’m proud to serve as a Chief Curator and influencer for North Carolinians, where every day, my team and I highlight and celebrate local businesses and establishments in North Carolina.
“We wholeheartedly want to inspire others to live abundantly local and enjoy all the riches of North Carolina.” – Megan Nichols
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