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I tried every menu item at Salt & Lime Cabo Grill. These are my favorites.
If you’ve been following NC Eat & Play for a while, you know that Salt & Lime Cabo Grill is one of my favorite restaurants around. Located in Raleigh, the Baja-style Mexican eatery, Salt & Lime Cabo Grill, has blown up with my followers. Every week, I get...
North Carolina Historic Homes Turned into Restaurants
North Carolina historic homes are typically beautifully designed with endless character and fascinating stories. Some people choose to make a home in them, others love to gasp while looking out their car window at them (i.e. ME), while a select few open up the...
V Pizza Brier Creek and Flask Grand Opening | A Recap
It’s been an absolute pleasure to work closely alongside Anthony and Ryan, the owners of V Pizza Cary and the newly opened V Pizza Brier Creek and Flask Cocktail Bar. They are as different as can be and their strengths complement each other in a way that drives...
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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.
Like many, I consider my home the center of everything. I live in the greater Raleigh area where many of the food and play stories are naturally covered, but not all. I have a large audience following us from all over the state, and I participate in covering cities and towns far in wide as much as possible.
“We wholeheartedly want to inspire others to live abundantly local and enjoy all the riches of North Carolina.” – Megan Nichols
Tasty Bites
I tried every menu item at Salt & Lime Cabo Grill. These are my favorites.
Salt & Lime Cabo Grill is one of my all-time favorite restaurants. I’m sharing all of my go-to orders–the menu items I return to time and time again.
North Carolina Historic Homes Turned into Restaurants
Some of my very favorite dining experiences have been at these charming historic-homes-turned-restaurants. The ones I’m sharing with you here are both enchanting in atmosphere and impressive in cuisine and service.
Osha Thai Kitchen & Sushi: Authentic Flavor in Holly Springs
Osha Thai Kitchen & Sushi is one of the most loved Thai restaurants in the Triangle. I hear a lot of differing opinions about restaurants, but Osha is one I had only heard glowing recommendations for. After the countless positive reviews in my inbox, I knew I had to try it for myself and I’m so glad I did!
Things To Do
A Fall Getaway in Carolina Beach
Tourists are drawn to Carolina Beach for its spacious beach, endless food and beverage options and vintage yet thriving boardwalk.
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve | Zero’s Park
The purpose of this park is to create a peaceful, green haven and it does just that. With 146 acres along the Neuse River, Horseshoe Farm is lush with greenery and wildlife.
Holiday Hot Spots in North Carolina | Our Picks for NC Holiday Events
The holidays in North Carolina are a special time of year when the state comes alive with cheer. Just about every town has a celebration, big or small. It can be difficult to sort through the many holiday events and sites so we have gathered our picks for this season....
Raleigh Newcomers
The Real-Tour Experience sponsored by The W Group.
A Guide to the NC State Fair
The NC State Fair is an iconic event that is treated like a holiday in North Carolina, bringing joy and excitement to the state for almost two weeks every year since 1853. Presented by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and sponsored by various businesses,...
Real-Tour Experience Giveaway: Win a Two-Night Stay at the Mayton
We are partnering with the team at The Mayton to give our readers a chance to win a staycation!
New Homes Weekend featuring cheerwine recap
The Real-Tour Experience with The W Group and NC Eat & Play welcomed Raleigh homebuyers to enjoy a sweet New Homes Weekend featuring Cheerwine.
Real-Tour Experience New Homes Weekend – a new kind of home tour
Homebuyers looking for new home tours in the greater Raleigh area and beyond should join The W Group on 08/28/21-08/29/21, from 11am to 5pm.
Radon Inspections in Raleigh: Necessary or Waste of Money?
A question that is sure to come up during your home-buying journey in the Triangle: Do you need radon inspections in Raleigh? Is there radon in Raleigh and is it necessary?
Getting to Know Raleigh: Apex
Apex is a charming city with so much to see and do in this historic town. Walkthrough the downtown area and see little shops and restaurants.
NC Staycations
A Fall Getaway in Carolina Beach
Tourists are drawn to Carolina Beach for its spacious beach, endless food and beverage options and vintage yet thriving boardwalk.
Bear Lake Reserve: Everything to Know About This NC Mountain Resort
Nestled deep in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Bear Lake Reserve welcomes guests to their stunning property that feels both wild and luxurious. My family was invited to spend a weekend in one of the lake-view condos and it was one of the most breathtaking...
Our Weekend in Maggie Valley NC
If you’re interested in experiencing an authentic, small mountain town in North Carolina, you’ll find that and more in Maggie Valley.
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