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COUNTY FARE’S food truck rodeo has State Fair feel Greg Cox for Triangle Today This food truck review isn’t actually a food truck review.
of grilled sirloin, peppers, onions and your choice of American or Provolone on Philadelphia’s famous Amoroso rolls.
Then again, you could say the subject is any food truck you want it to be about — as long as the truck is one of the many on the schedule at County Fare, a food truck venue in Durham that opened in April. Think of it as a sort of permanent food truck rodeo, where two or three vendors (sometimes more on weekends) sell their savory wares every day of the week, except Monday and Tuesday, when County Fare is closed. The October calendar alone was loaded with a varied assortment of longtime favorites (Chirba Chirba, American Meltdown, Cousins Maine Lobster) and tantalizing newcomers (Soul Fresh Spring Rolls, Succotash, Mel’s Many Minis). In the unlikely event that none of these strikes your fancy — or if you happen to be there on a weekend afternoon between the lunch and dinner food
Richard Savarino, who owns County Fare with twin brother, Peter, and business partners Steve Frasher and Gil Scharf, explains that the Philly cheesesteak is the result of family visits to every noteworthy sandwich shop in and around Philadelphia. I’m happy to confirm that their research paid off big time.
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County Fare. Drew Jackson truck shifts — be advised that County Fare is also a restaurant worth paying a visit in its own right. Especially if you’re craving a funnel cake. That’s just one of the options on a menu that takes its cue from the restaurant’s name, which in turn is a nod to the amusement park that once stood at the
site of the Lakewood Shopping Center parking lot where County Fare is located. The Italian sausage, peppers and onions sandwich, for one, features a succulent, flavor-packed sweet and spicy sausage that’s custom-blended to County Fare’s own recipe. The Philly cheesesteak serves up an authentically messy muddle
1920 Chapel Hill Road, Durham 984-219-1875 countyfaredurham.com Open Wednesday-Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m., Friday, 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Check website for food truck calendar. No pets allowed.
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HIGHLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESENTS RAFA FLUTE FAIR Saturday, 8:30, $15 1901 Ridge Rd., Raleigh Sponsored by the Raleigh Area Flute Association, the day’s events include a class and concert by guest artist Laurie Sokoloff (former piccoloist with Baltimore Symphony & Peabody Conservatory faculty); exhibits of the latest flutes and accessories; Review & Contest student showcase recitals; participatory workshops; and the final round of the RAFA Artist Competition DURHAM FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday 8 am-Noon The Pavilion at Durham Central Park 501 Foster St., Durham The Durham Farmers’ Market is a community of farmers, growers and crafters committed to local products: every item you see at the market was produced by the people selling it, and it all comes from no more than 70 miles away. Durham Farmers’ Market has been offering fresh produce, artisanal foods and handcrafted wares in downtown Durham since 1999. CARY DOWNTONWN FARMERS MARKET Saturday 8 am 135 W. Chatham St., Cary The Cary Downtown Farmers’ Market is a vibrant gathering place committed to bring you the freshest local produce, meat, and eggs as well as home baked products, locally roasted coffees, locally brewed beer, fresh baked apple chips, handcrafted products like soaps, jewelry, beeswax candles and recycled totes and more. A FEAST FOR ALL THE SENSES: BRUNCH INSIDE A MUSEUM Saturday, 11:30 am, Sunday, 10:30 am North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh Iris, the Museum’s full-service restaurant, serves contemporary American cuisine with regional and international flavors. Specializing in seasonal fare using many locally sourced ingredients, Iris features culinary works of art that showcase a complex culture of flavors. Brunch highlights include the Oak City Benedict on a sweet potato biscuit, Belgian waffles, design-your-own omelets, chicken salad, burgers and more.
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Man eats 27 hot dogs to claim Roast Grill record Josh Shaffer for Triangle Today
“It feels awesome,” said Wilson, a TSA officer at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. “At least it will, once I get rid of this meat baby.” This mark falls well short of the big leagues of gluttony. Joey “Jaws” Chestnut broke the record at the 2018 Nathan’s hot-dog contest in New York, inhaling 74 hot dogs with buns in 10 minutes. But The Roast Grill has hosted gastronomical endurance contests since its narrow lunch counter appeared on the Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food” in 2009, introducing the world to its burnt-wiener, no ketchup style — a mainstay in Raleigh.
Gregory Scott Wilson forced down 27 fully loaded chili dogs in 51 minutes Wednesday, breaking the record at The Roast Grill in Raleigh. Travis Long
With iron will and a rubber stomach, Gregory Scott Wilson forced down 27 fully loaded chili dogs in 51 minutes Wednesday, breaking the record at The Roast Grill — Raleigh’s temple of irresponsible eating. Wilson, 54, earned a framed photograph on the wall of the historic frankfurter joint on West Street, just to the left of Jamie McDonald, who managed 26 in 2012.
Since then, all manner of swaggering would-be champions have bellied up to George Poniros’ counter, wolfed down a dozen and then wobbled out onto the sidewalk, grasping their stomachs as they hit an invisible wall of meat. In 2009, Gabe Gigliotti barely managed 24 for what was then the high-mustard mark, gasping, “You don’t understand. My body won’t swallow anymore.” But Wilson brought a cool professionalism and obvious training regimen, wearing a tight black T-shirt that read “Savage Eating” to promote his food competition channel on YouTube.
6 of the best Triangle hot dog joints Greg Cox for Triangle Today
The Roast Grill 7 S. West St., Raleigh Relish this: Dogs are grilled old school style at this legendary local institution founded in 1940. You can even get your dog “burned” to a charred fare-thee-well on the shop’s original grill. If it’s your first visit, you need to know two things: Bring cash (they don’t take plastic), and don’t ask for ketchup. Ashworth Drugs 105 West Chatham St., Cary Relish this: Dogs come with a heaping helping of nostalgia at this old-time drugstore lunch counter. With dogs fetching just $1.85 (two for $3 on Wednesdays and Saturdays), you can splurge on a fresh squeezed orangeade or an old-fashioned milkshake. Bull City Burger & Brewery 107 E. Parrish St., Suite 105, Durham Relish this: Who says hot dogs can’t be gourmet? These are made in house from pasture-raised North Carolina beef and served on a house-baked bun. The toppings — house-cured bacon, triple-fermented sauerkraut, even the mustard — are homemade.
The Cardinal 713 N. West St., Raleigh Relish this: “Sneaky good dogs” — Nathan’s Famous dogs steamed in whatever local beer is on tap and served on a New England-style bun brushed with mayo and griddled — have earned a cult-like following at this downtown dive bar. Cloos’ Coney Island 2233 Avent Ferry Rd, Suite 102, Raleigh Relish this: You can get anything from Polish sausage to loose ground beef on a hot dog bun at Cloos’, but what you want is the Coney dog. That’s the hometown specialty of Detroit native Daniel Cloos, who been serving up the real deal — natural casing dogs topped with Detroit style chili, onions and mustard — since 1988. Sup Dogs 107 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill Relish this: Everything from deep-fried Southern style “red” dog to the all beef Slaw Dog with house-made 16-ingredient chili — make this a college town favorite. They’re rumored to make an excellent smashed burger, too, but after a couple of dogs (they come with a generous pile of fries), I’m always too full to try one.
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Comedian DeAnne Smith finds the funny in the taboo
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December 4th & 5th, 6 to 8 p.m. The Mayton Inn, Cary Comic DeAnne Smith will perform Nov. 7, at Kings in Raleigh, along with opener and local comic Erin Terry. She talks about moving to Canada, her upcoming Netflix special and the tricky part of being a feminist lesbian. Bruce Smith
Comedy moves in mysterious ways, particularly in our brave new world of viral videos and instant global communication. Comic DeAnne Smith has surfed these strange new waves with great success. By way of online performance snippets, goofy home videos, and one notorious music video, Smith has cultivated a global audience for her often raunchy yet oddly sweet style of comedy. Smith, a dedicated feminist activist and an out lesbian, might seem to operate within a very specific comedy wavelength. But her bright and charming stage persona has an undeniable and evidently universal appeal. She has performed at venues and festivals around the planet, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Melbourne
International Comedy Fest, the Iceland Comedy Festival and the famous “Just for Laughs” event in Montreal. She’s also done late-night TV sets in the United States, Australia, Canada and the U.K. Smith will perform Nov. 7, at Kings in Raleigh, along with opener and local comic Erin Terry. Smith, speaking from her home in Toronto, talked with us about moving to Canada, her upcoming Netflix special and the tricky part of being a feminist lesbian. DeAnne Smith with Erin Terry When: TONIGHT, Nov. 7 , 7:30 p.m., Where: Kings, 14 W. Martin St., Raleigh Cost: $15-$18 Info: kingsraleigh.com
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