222 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC, 27601

News & Observer food critic Greg Cox says: The atmosphere at this downtown Raleigh restaurant and bar lives up to its name, with exposed brick walls, wrought iron balcony railing and a haze of cigarette smoke. The menu ñ a mix of Cajun/Creole and American fare ... more

225 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC, 27634

Greg Cox says the Busy Bee is emphatically not your grandfather's -- or even your father's -- café. It's a multilevel, multifunction gathering place that caters to the wants and needs of the modern urban professional crowd from sun up to long past sundown.

1900 Murchison Rd., Fayetteville, NC, 28301

Welcome to The Fishing Pier Restaurant! We specialize in delicious and reasonably priced cuisine, including our house specialties and other customer favorites. Our cuisine entrees are served in a relaxed and welcoming setting that you and your friends and family ... more

5410 Y Hwy. 55, Greenwood Shopping Center, Durham, NC, 27713

Papa Mojo’s Roadhouse specializes in authentic Louisiana Cuisine and great music line ups. You’re in the bayou with selections like jambalaya, crawfish etoufee, gumbo, and other original cajun dishes that chef Mel Melton serves up. Great for business lunches ... more

219 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC, 27601

With 8,500-square-feet, The Mint of One Exchange Plaza is poised to be a culinary jewel worthy of its prestigious downtown address. Featuring contemporary Southern cooking with global influences, the entrée and a la carte menus will include delicious seafood a ... more