RALEIGH FOOD EXPERIENCES

New to Raleigh and living in North Carolina? One of the best ways to get a real sense for the place is through its food.

Whilst the Raleigh food scene continues to evolve and there’s not much we can’t eat here, you haven’t really lived in Raleigh until you’ve tried one of these classic Southern dishes!

The breading adds a crisp coating or crust to the exterior of the chicken while retaining juices in the meat.

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

BISCUITS

I’ve more than acquired the taste for a good fluffy biscuit, and especially one loaded with bacon, egg, and pimento cheese. But you can be as creative as you want with fillings!

A small, savoury, deep-fried round ball made from cornmeal-based batter. A lot of people like them with a spicy dipping sauce, or hot honey dipping sauce to sweeten them up.

HUSH PUPPIES

COUNTRY HAM

Another classic Southern tradition is country ham that is aged, smoked, dried and cured to perfection, and heavily salted.

COLLARD GREENS

Traditionally, Southern collard greens are made with pork. Also add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the broth, and apple cider vinegar, and a tablespoon of sugar.

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