Depending if you want a tart soup- I add a little white wine vinegar or spicy- a little Siracha!

Its a local chain so there are many of them

Rockycat- I live downtown so I tend to stay in the area. I am a true ITB (Inside the Beltline) type. I have been to Pho Far East and its great. I have gone to Dalat (for 13 years) so often we are on a first name basis.

Each establishment tends to have their own style so I do like to mix it up occasionally but my partner prefers no surprises and like to go to the same places.

The El Rodeo in City Market is where we tend to go on First Friday Gallery walks as most of the galleries and the City's ArtSpace artist lofts/wharehouse is right next door!

Same thing with Sushi Tsune. They know me there and I really like it when an establishment knows its customers.

Arthur
www.arthur-in-the-garden.com

OH, there are too many!

Vietnamese- Dalat in Raleigh
Japansese - Sushi Tsune in Raleigh
Indian - India Mahal in Raleigh
Drinks/American bar food and a nice patio - The Borough in Raleigh
Coffee/people watching - Cup-A-Joe on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh
Italian - Picola Italia in Cameron Village in Raleigh
Lebanese - Neomonde in Raleigh
Mexican - El Rodeo in City Market in Raleigh

I have seen them called "Casserole pots", too. All the same.

I don't like to leave any appliance on when I am not home so I use my dutch oven most often. I use the crock pot sometimes if I need an extra pot or I want to keep something constantly warm when I have guest over.

There are so many good places to eat downtown you can walk to or take the FREE R-Line bus. The Borough, Mecca, El Rodeo, many restaurants located along Fayetteville Strreet (the street the Marriot is located). www.downtownraleigh.com or www.godowntownraleigh.com

Wow! I want to have you all over for a really big garden cookout!

http://arthur-in-the-garden.com/

Corn, blueberries, and honey!

Irregardless Cafe, Ciago's Italian, Neomonde, just to name a few. I would also check out http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/ or other side for Raleigh - not any of the national sites!

Arthur
http://arthur-in-the-garden.com/

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http://www.nccommerce.com/wine
http://www.yvwt.com/
http://www.ncwinefestival.com/
http://salutencwine.com/new/
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No. I don't like take out food so I don't do it. If you want take out go to McDonalds. There was a recent study that it only takes 10 minutes more to make a meal from scratch then it does to get take out or go through a dirve through.

I wait until its not so busy that you will not receive good service. Usually about two months. It also gives you time to get feed back from your trendiest of friends!