Category Archives: Restaurants

Mami Nora’s Peruvian Rotisserie: Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!

Posted on September 16, 2014 by kelleychisholm

  I rode by Mami Nora’s Raleigh location on Wake Forest Road probably more than 100 times, always wondering about its Peruvian cuisine and if it’s interior was as funky as its bright yellow and red exterior. I finally decided to … Continue reading →

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A Cause for Celebration: Smashburger is Now Open in Durham!

Posted on March 13, 2014 by kelleychisholm

Smashburger opened a new restaurant on 3/12/14 in Durham, N.C. (2608 Erwin Rd.,  919-237-1070, across from Duke University) and I was invited to attend a media tasting event the night before. This meant I had to abandon my current no-red-meat … Continue reading →

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I Relish Relish (Café and Bar, That Is)

Posted on January 17, 2014 by kelleychisholm

If you have not been to Relish Café & Bar, then you’re seriously missing out. You really need to go. Now. I promise.  Relish opened in April 2011 and prides itself (rightfully so) by offering new Southern-style comfort food — classics … Continue reading →

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Surprise Saturday Supper at Michael Mina’s RN 74, Seattle

Posted on September 24, 2013 by kelleychisholm

For me, one of the highlights of the 2013 International Food Blogger Conference this past weekend was the Saturday night surprise supper hosted by Urbanspoon. I was quite lucky to get to eat at Michael Mina’s RN74 (1433 Fourth Avenue … Continue reading →

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Blowing Rock Rocks!

Posted on September 2, 2013 by kelleychisholm

Blowing Rock is a small village in the northwestern part of North Carolina. It has magnificent mountain views, excellent restaurants and shopping, a wonderful downtown area and some great accommodations. I am particularly fond of Chetola Resort, where Brad and … Continue reading →

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Poppyseed Market Café and Wine Bar, a North-Raleigh Favorite

Posted on August 15, 2013 by kelleychisholm

If you’ve never been to Poppyseed Market Café & Wine Bar (8801 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh, N.C. 27615) I totally recommend it – either for takeout or dine-in. Chef/owner Julia McGovern offers a number of specialty sandwiches, fresh salads, entrees, … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Glenlake Café, Raleigh, N.C.

Posted on July 16, 2013 by kelleychisholm

Nestled in an office park off of Edwards Mill Road, behind Stough Elementary School and the back entrance of Crabtree Valley Mall, is Glenlake Café (4141 Parklake Ave Raleigh, N.C. 27612), a small place that serves breakfast and lunch, M-F, … Continue reading →

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Jazz, Jambalaya and a Jolly Good Parade: Fun in the French Quarter

Posted on May 22, 2013 by kelleychisholm

Brad and I recently went to New Orleans to catch the 30th Annual French Quarter Music Festival. This was Brad’s first visit to NOLA. I attended a conference here last year while the festival was going on and thought Brad … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Guasaca Arepa & Salsa Grill, Raleigh, N.C.

Posted on April 25, 2013 by kelleychisholm

If you live in Raleigh and want to try some fresh and wonderful food based on Venezuelan cuisine, head on over to Guasaca, which recently opened off of Lake Boone Trail, right down from Rex Hospital. Believe me; you’ll be … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Community Deli, Raleigh, N.C.

Posted on March 7, 2013 by kelleychisholm

“Don’t judge a book by its cover”  ~  old English idiom I probably drove by the Community Deli (901 Oberlin Rd., Raleigh, N.C.) a thousand times before finally stopping in a couple of weeks ago. The building itself is fairly … Continue reading →

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