Raleigh and the Triangle - A Visitor's and Local's Guide

[DaleCooper]

There's a new 'Que restaurant that opened in Cary a couple of months ago, City Barbecue. It's originally a Central Ohio chain than opened stores in Indiana and Kentucky, supposed to be a blend of NC/Texas/KC/and I guess Ohio BBQ. Have heard it's good and there are plans to open another one in the area.

 

[CarolinaBlueJacket]

There's a new 'Que restaurant that opened in Cary a couple of months ago, City Barbecue. It's originally a Central Ohio chain than opened stores in Indiana and Kentucky, supposed to be a blend of NC/Texas/KC/and I guess Ohio BBQ. Have heard it's good and there are plans to open another one in the area.

oh man I miss City BBQ. My wife just got back from Cbus and brought back 2 pounds. It is amazing! Now if you guys can get Graeters Ice Cream down here...
Will definitely have to hit up City BBQ in Cary before the next Jackets Canes game.

 

[nobuddy]

Omg Graeter's Ice Cream. Very good.

Cinci chili coneys are fantastic as well.

 

[tarheelhockey]

I had the same initial reaction, but it's not so much a "blend" of tastes, as just having a variety of options on the menu. If you want pulled pork, they have that. But they also have ribs, brisket, etc. and it's all pretty good. It's basically a slightly more upscale version of Dickey's.

And living in Cary... holy hell was this town under-served before City BBQ moved in. Looking at a map of local joints, Cary was like the donut hole.

 

[HisIceness]

oh man I miss City BBQ. My wife just got back from Cbus and brought back 2 pounds. It is amazing! Now if you guys can get Graeters Ice Cream down here...
Will definitely have to hit up City BBQ in Cary before the next Jackets Canes game.

You can look into the restaurant on google maps too. I think it used to be a pizzeria.

 

[DaveG]

I had the same initial reaction, but it's not so much a "blend" of tastes, as just having a variety of options on the menu. If you want pulled pork, they have that. But they also have ribs, brisket, etc. and it's all pretty good. It's basically a slightly more upscale version of Dickey's.

And living in Cary... holy hell was this town under-served before City BBQ moved in. Looking at a map of local joints, Cary was like the donut hole.

I like Danny's, though it's not an NC BBQ style place. Although with where it's at it might as well be considered Apex.

 

[Finnish Jerk Train]

Cinci chili coneys are fantastic as well.

This reminds me, I need to stop at a Skyline on my way to Detroit this weekend. I have a pretty good recipe and make the stuff at home once in a while, but I haven't had the real deal in years.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

This reminds me, I need to stop at a Skyline on my way to Detroit this weekend. I have a pretty good recipe and make the stuff at home once in a while, but I haven't had the real deal in years.

That looks like it disagreed with the last person who ate it.

 

[Finnish Jerk Train]

That looks like it disagreed with the last person who ate it.

That must be the secret ingredient.

 

[Joe McGrath]

Coming down for opening night have a couple questions.

1. Has anyone used Uber in Raleigh? Recommend or should I just cab it from the airport to the arena area?

2. Is row K high enough off the surface to see the entire ice surface from the lower level, penalty box side?

 

[tarheelhockey]

1. Has anyone used Uber in Raleigh? Recommend or should I just cab it from the airport to the arena area?

I haven't used Uber specifically, but I've used Lyft a couple of times and would highly recommend it.

2. Is row K high enough off the surface to see the entire ice surface from the lower level, penalty box side?

Might be the tiniest bit too low to get a clear view of the near side corners, but otherwise that should be a pretty good vantage point.

 

[CarolinaBlueJacket]

This reminds me, I need to stop at a Skyline on my way to Detroit this weekend. I have a pretty good recipe and make the stuff at home once in a while, but I haven't had the real deal in years.

No offense but Skyline is an acquired taste...like dog *****.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

The Atlanta Braves and Carolina Mudcats have signed a player development contract, making the Mudcats Atlanta's Advanced-A affiliate. The current state of baseball in North Carolina (both Triangle and far afield)

Minor League Baseball

Team | Ballpark | City | Class | League | Affiliate
Asheville Tourists|McCormick Field|Asheville, NC|Low-A|South Atlantic|Rockies
Burlington Royals|Burlington Athletic Stadium|Burlington, NC|Rookie|Appalachian|Royals
Carolina Mudcats|Five County Stadium|Zebulon, NC|Advanced-A|Carolina|Braves
Charlotte Knights|BB&T Ballpark|Charlotte, NC|Triple-A|International|White Sox
Durham Bulls|Durham Bulls Athletic Park|Durham, NC|Triple-A|International|Rays
Greensboro Grasshoppers|NewBridge Bank Park|Greensboro, NC|Low-A|South Atlantic|Marlins
Hickory Crawdads|L.P. Frans Stadium|Hickory, NC|Low-A|South Atlantic|Rangers
Kannapolis Intimidators|CMC-Northeast Stadium|Kannapolis, NC|Low-A|South Atlantic|White Sox
Winston-Salem Dash|BB&T Ballpark|Winston-Salem, NC|Advanced-A|Carolina|White Sox

Collegiate Summer Baseball

Team | Ballpark | City | League
Asheboro Copperheads|McCrary Park|Asheboro, NC|Coastal Plain
Edenton Steamers|Hicks Field|Edenton, NC|Coastal Plain
Fayetteville Swampdogs|J.P. Riddle Stadium|Fayetteville, NC|Coastal Plain
Forest City Owls|McNair Field|Forest City, NC|Coastal Plain
Gastonia Grizzlies|Sims Legion Park|Gastonia, NC|Coastal Plain
High Point-Thomasville Hi-Toms|Finch Field|Thomasville, NC|Coastal Plain
Holly Springs Salamanders|North Main Athletic Complex|Holly Springs, NC|Coastal Plain
Morehead City Marlins|Big Rock Stadium|Morehead City, NC|Coastal Plain
Outer Banks Daredevils|First Flight Baseball Complex|Kill Devil Hills, NC|Tidewater Summer
Wilmington Sharks|Legion Field|Wilmington, NC|Coastal Plain
Wilson Tobs|Fleming Stadium|Wilson, NC|Coastal Plain

NCAA Division I

Team | Ballpark | City | Conference
Appalachian State Mountaineers|Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium|Boone, NC|Sun Belt
Campbell Fighting Camels|Jim Perry Stadium|Buies Creek, NC|Big South
Charlotte 49ers|Robert & Mariam Hayes Stadium|Charlotte, NC|Conference USA
Davidson Wildcats|T. Henry Wilson, Jr. Field|Davidson, NC|Atlantic 10
Duke Blue Devils|Jack Coombs Field|Durham, NC|Atlantic Coast
East Carolina Pirates|Clark-LeClair Stadium|Greenville, NC|American Athletic
Elon Phoenix|Latham Park|Elon, NC|Colonial Athletic
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs|John Henry Moss Stadium|Boiling Springs, NC|Big South
High Point Panthers|Coy O. Williard Baseball Stadium|High Point, NC|Big South
North Carolina Tar Heels|Boshamer Stadium|Chapel Hill, NC|Atlantic Coast
North Carolina A&T Aggies|War Memorial Stadium|Greensboro, NC|Mid-Eastern Athletic
North Carolina Central Eagles|Durham Athletic Park|Durham, NC|Mid-Eastern Athletic
North Carolina State Wolfpack|Doak Field|Raleigh, NC|Atlantic Coast
UNC Asheville Bulldogs|Greenwood Baseball Field|Asheville, NC|Big South
UNC Greensboro Spartans|UNCG Baseball Stadium|Greensboro, NC|Southern
UNC Wilmington Seahawks|Brooks Field|Wilmington, NC|Colonial Athletic
Wake Forest Demon Deacons|Gene Hooks Stadium|Winston-Salem, NC|Atlantic Coast
Western Carolina Catamounts|Hennon Stadium|Cullowhee, NC|Southern

 

[NYI31094]

So i'll be at the game tomorrow. (i'm an Islander fan, posted on the last page of this thread)

How strict are they about hanging out in the lobby of the hotel? Any other tips for meeting the away team at a game?

Thanks!

 

[garnetpalmetto]

So i'll be at the game tomorrow. (i'm an Islander fan, posted on the last page of this thread)

How strict are they about hanging out in the lobby of the hotel? Any other tips for meeting the away team at a game?

Thanks!

I'm not sure how strict they are - there is a (not bad, small chain) Italian restaurant attached to the lobby of the hotel so you could have lunch there and keep an eye out. The more popular thing to do is to wait near the bus loading area (on the north end of the arena). It's my understanding that usually the visiting team can be pretty accommodating to their fans - not sure how close you can get to the bus loading area if anyone can comment on that more.

 

[EQV]

If anyone ('Canes fan or visiting fan) is rolling through Durham, check out Cosmic Cantina on Perry Street just off of Ninth. It's a hole in the wall but the Mexican food is unbelievable. Best I've ever had anywhere. I used to go there all the time when I was at Duke and still stop in whenever I'm in the Triangle. Inexpensive and an easy 20-minute drive to/from the arena.

 

[Requin]

Heyyyy there fellow Carolinians! Hope this thread is an okay place to ask this, didn't think I deserved my own thread...

So, I'm headed to the Sharks game this coming Sunday, and some of us were hoping to creep on the players for autographs after the game. (It's the one time they come here all year, gotta make the most of it!) I know at the Tank there's a spot where people gather and wait for the players to exit... is this a thing at PNC? If so, do you guys know where we should go?

Thanks!

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Heyyyy there fellow Carolinians! Hope this thread is an okay place to ask this, didn't think I deserved my own thread...

So, I'm headed to the Sharks game this coming Sunday, and some of us were hoping to creep on the players for autographs after the game. (It's the one time they come here all year, gotta make the most of it!) I know at the Tank there's a spot where people gather and wait for the players to exit... is this a thing at PNC? If so, do you guys know where we should go?

Thanks!

Discussed here...good luck.

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showpost.php?p=88948307&postcount=15

 

[JClaus33]

Discussed here...good luck.

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showpost.php?p=88948307&postcount=15

In regards to the bus before games, I'd say it usually pulls in 2 hours or so before game time, usually around 5ish IIRC...my dad is an off ice official, so he parks in the media area and I usually hang out there until the gates open to the public at 6

 

[wandk128]

Not triangle specific but a general NC question. I have an overnight layover in Charlotte at the airport Marriott. Looking for best place to grab some BBQ close by. Also wondering if theres any local tracks runing this Saturday night, 3/14. We wont have a car or anything. THanks in advance

 

[HisIceness]

Not triangle specific but a general NC question. I have an overnight layover in Charlotte at the airport Marriott. Looking for best place to grab some BBQ close by. Also wondering if theres any local tracks runing this Saturday night, 3/14. We wont have a car or anything. THanks in advance

In that area? I can't think of any BBQ joints. There are a couple of places you might be interested that are located in the airport although some of them are not specifically BBQ. Carolina Pit BBQ might be what you're looking for.

Tracks? I imagine there might be a few that are open but you're going to need a car to get to them regardless.

 

[Dave is a killer]

Thought I'd throw this in here since Clyde Cooper's BBQ is on it.

 

[nyrmessier011]

Can you guys please do a me a favor, whoever is familiar with PNC and goes to a lot of games....

Explain to me what "Row A" means. If I'm not mistaken it looks like Row A is actually the first three rows. Not necessarily THE first row on the glass. If I buy these tix in the secondary market, how am I supposed to know if I'm in rows 1, 2 or 3???

Please help. ty

 

[Savant]

Long shot but does anyone know a good soccer bar in Raleigh/Durham? Need somewhere to watch the game Sunday morning while I am in town.

Strong preference towards a Liverpool supporters club.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Can you guys please do a me a favor, whoever is familiar with PNC and goes to a lot of games....

Explain to me what "Row A" means. If I'm not mistaken it looks like Row A is actually the first three rows. Not necessarily THE first row on the glass. If I buy these tix in the secondary market, how am I supposed to know if I'm in rows 1, 2 or 3???

Please help. ty

What section are you in?