Fresh Features
Meet Mary Pruter: AAPI Heritage Month Spotlight
When our NC Eat & Play team discussed how we would support AAPI Heritage Month (Asian American Pacific Islander), we knew we had to go beyond the Asian food scene here in North Carolina. This is an important month because the team behind NC Eat & Play is made...
Learn Megan’s foodie photo tips
If there is one question I get more than, "Have you been to this place or that place or can you recommend a place,?" it's got to be for foodie photo tips. "Megan, can you tell me how to improve my food pics?" You guys know I started NC Eat & Play because I wanted...
Raleigh newcomers seek advice from The W Group
The W Group is partnering with NC Eat & Play to help individuals relocating to Raleigh. Say HELLO to Alison, the Owner, Managing Broker, and Chief Relocation Officer of The W Group - Raleigh's fastest-growing referral-driven relocation real estate firm. Alison has...
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
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!
Southern Craft Butchers- The Sandwich Shop You Can’t Miss in Raleigh
If you’re in Raleigh, you need to head over to Lafayette Village and enjoy Southern Craft Sandwiches. Owner and trained butcher, Mark and his team are serving up mouthwatering gourmet sandwiches from Italian subs to loaded burgers.
Iyla’s Southern Kitchen is comfort food at its best.
The heart of downtown Raleigh may not be where you’d expect to come across some of the best southern comfort food in North Carolina, but that’s exactly where you’ll find it thanks to Iyla’s Southern Kitchen.
Things To Do
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?
Aloha Safari Zoo NC
Only an hour from Raleigh, the Aloha Safari Zoo in Cameron, NC is a worthy trip for families looking to get up close to exotic animals. The zoo is a sanctuary for exotic pets that were bought and abused or neglected. Dean and I really enjoyed feeding the giraffe at the zoo.
Raleigh Newcomers
The Real-Tour Experience sponsored by The W Group.
Boutique Hotels Close to RDU Airport
Some potential newcomers choose to stay in the cheapest chain hotel that is as close to the airport as possible while others prefer accommodations that are more unique—ones that are locally owned and pay tribute to that city.
Durham: Unique and Rooted in History
Durham, North Carolina has a truly unique and historical feel with its tobacco production buildings repurposed into restaurants and shops. It doesn’t take long to walk around the old brick buildings and beautiful fountains to feel the city is deeply rooted in history....
Fuquay-Varina: Small-Town Charm with Big City Amenities
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina has all the small-town charm with the big city amenities just a short drive away in Raleigh. Once a resort town called Fuquay Springs, it was formed in 1909 and centered around a spring reportedly having healing powers. You can still...
Local Faves on Podcast
Fresh. Local Ice Cream
Welcome to The NC EAT & PLAY Podcast. Today, we will be talking to Jason, co-owner of FRESH. Local Ice cream and their General Manager, Jessica. I started NC Eat & Play to highlight and celebrate local businesses, establishments and “worth-the-trip”...
Casa Cubana & Rum Bar and Red Monkey
Welcome to The NC EAT & PLAY Podcast. Today, we will be talking to Randy Hernandez, owner of Casa Cubana & Rum Bar and Red Monkey, which are both locally-owned restaurants here in Raleigh. I started NC Eat & Play to highlight and celebrate local...
Takeout during COVID-19: Top 6 Restaurants in the Triangle
Hello everyone! Welcome to The NC EAT & PLAY Podcast. I’m MEGAN, your host. As the HEAD CURATOR\TASTER AND EXPLORER of NC Eat & Play, I am thrilled to welcome you to our podcast. I started NC Eat & Play to highlight and celebrate local businesses,...
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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