Dining in the Triangle: Insider's Guide

Updated: December 10, 2002

From the Angus Barn to Acme Food & Beverage, our editors reveal insider tips on some of the Triangle's best restaurants.

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  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Prime Only Steak Seafood & Wine Cellar
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    9800 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 (map)

    Many diners buy bottles of wine retail in the Wine Cellar and drink it during dinner. Even with a corkage fee, the cost of that bottle of wine is typically less than you'll find elsewhere.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Acme Food & Beverage Co
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    110 E Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510 (map)

    Get hooked up with the special events--wine dinners, etc.--by signing up for the restaurant's email newsletter. These events aren't open to the public.

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average Five Star Restaurant
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    511 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27603 (map)

    Despite what the menu says, Five Star doesn't charge an extra fee if you want to use a fork instead of chopsticks.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Angus Barn Restaurant
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    9401 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617 (map)

    Ask your waiter for a tour of the wine cellar. Angus Barn is renowned for its collection.

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