The Raleigh Times
Originally a newspaper office, The Raleigh Times is now a delightfully unique, upscale and affordable place for college students to spend those weekend nights after a long week of frying their brains. Customers can dine inside or outside, depending on their mood. The wall is covered with old black and white photos and editions of The Raleigh Times, allowing people to peek into the history behind this bar. The bar is classy and has a particularly wide selection of Belgian beers. The menu items are priced surprisingly low, and there are sandwiches, salads andappetizers that are freshly prepared and original.
A brief look at the menu:Chicken Salad Wrap: $7.25BBQ Pork Nachos $7.50Chicken-Fried Pickles: $6.00
raleightimesbar.comLocation: 14 East Hargett StreetHours: 11:30 am- 2am Monday- Saturday5pm- 2am Sunday
The Morning Times
The Morning Times is directly next door to their partner, The RaleighTimes. Customers are greeted at the door by smiling faces and a friendlyhello. There is an upstairs available for dining, which includes leather chairs andfree wireless internet. The downstairs is open and cheery, with diningavailable outside as well. With a wide variety of beverages to get onestarted off in the morning, there is sure to be something to quench gueststhirst. Diners can grab a light breakfast, or a tasty sandwich and freshgreen salad for lunch.
A brief look at the menu:Iced Latte: $2.85Fresh Fruit Salad: $2.50Tuna Salad Sandwich on wheat: $5.25
Location: 10 East Hargett StreetHours: 6:30am- 5:00pm Monday- Friday7:30am- 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday
Yancy’s
This place has a feel all its own. Customers won’t even have to park theircars to experience this fabulous atmosphere. Valet parking is availableright outside the door, where they are greeted by a stylish and eagerstaff. At Yancy’s one will find live jazz bands, which are displayed onflat screen televisions throughout the restaurant. There is even livegospel music on Sundays. The food is New Orleans style, and these scrumptiousmeals are served in large portions for great prices. Yancy’s is good fordiners of any age, and the atmosphere is new age with a subtle mixture ofold school appeal. Diners can dress it up or go casual, either way theyare sure to experience great food and a night to remember.
A brief look at the menu:Carolina Crab Cakes: $8.99Kickin’ Chicken: $8.99 (lunch), $13.99 (dinner)Yancy’s Famous Gumbo: $7.99(bowl), $3.99 (cup)
YancysJazz.comLocation: 319 Fayetteville StreetHours: 11:00am- 2:00am Monday-Saturday11am-10pm Sundays
Fayetteville Street Tavern
This is the perfect getaway for sports lovers. There is a big screentelevision, which allows diners to catch the big game over a good meal anda couple beers. While there one can play darts or simply sit back andenjoy the comfortable seating. The food is tantalizing and very reasonablypriced. There is a full bar available, and the servers are more than happyto make sure customers receive drinks just the way they like them.
A brief look at the menu:Chicken Wings: $8.50Beefsteak Tomato Salad: $5.99Shrimp Pesto: $9.95
Location: 112 Fayetteville StreetHours: 11:00am- 2:00am Monday- Friday12:00pm- 2:00am Saturday & Sunday
The Big Easy
It appears to be a hole in the wall as diners walk up, but when they stepinside they get a glimpse of a classy New Orleans-style restaurant. Themusic is upbeat, yet soothing. Not only is this place easy on the eyes andears — it is easy on the taste buds as well. With a good sized menu ofCajun cuisine, one can’t help but leave feeling satisfied. The service iswarm and friendly and the atmosphere is upscale and relaxing.
A brief look at the menu:Roast Beef Po’ Boy: $8.75Bayou Burger: $8.25Oysters on the ½ Shell: $8.75
thebigeasy.4t.com/Location: 222 Fayetteville StreetHours: 11:00am- 2:00am Daily
