Food Trucks & Treasures at Raleigh Foodie Fare
A flavor-packed market with local bites, artsy finds, live music, and seriously good vibes.
Shannon
April 19, 2025
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Clear your calendar for April 20, because Moore Square is turning into a snack-lover's paradise. The Raleigh Foodie Fare (presented by The MAKRS Society) serves up a buffet of food trucks, art vendors, live music, and good vibes from 11am–3pm. Admission? Totally free. Calories? Worth it. Can’t make it? No worries—this flavor fest pops up every month.
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Raleigh Overtime:
🍴 FOODIE FIND: Mandolin Raleigh’s Braised Pork Cheek is a rich, seasonal dish featuring tender pork with Jerusalem artichoke, charred cabbage, parsnips, hazelnut, and a velvety sunchoke purée, all brought together with a deep pork jus—perfect for your early spring cravings.
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🛍️ GARAGE SALE: Head on over to this link from April 22-28, starting at 10AM, for an online storage unit auction packed with household items, totes, clothes, bicycles, and toys. More details here →
📝 LOCAL CLASS: Recycled Materials Workshop at Pullen Park on April 26 at 10AM.
Join fiber artist Deborah Kruger to turn recycled scraps into stunning, one-of-a-kind fabrics using innovative textile techniques. Sign up here →
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Local Vocals:
🎸 This Week: Pouya | Rap
Pouya is a Miami rapper known for blending Southern hip hop and emo rap, rising from the SoundCloud underground scene. | The Ritz | April 19, 7PM | $45 | Get tickets here →
🎤 Plan Ahead: Linkin Park | Rock
Linkin Park is a groundbreaking rock band that fused nu-metal, alternative rock, and electronic elements to create anthemic songs that resonate with themes of personal struggle, mental health, and societal issues. | Lenovo Center | May 6, 7PM | Get tickets here →
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✔️ Dentist: Russo DDS has 1,500+ Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating—trusted by families all over Raleigh for exceptional dental care.
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Let’s Get Laughing:
🎤 This Week: Doug Benson at Goodnights Comedy Club | April 29, 7PM | Doug Benson is a comedian known for his laid-back, stoner humor, often exploring pop culture and movies with a comedic twist, particularly through his podcast Doug Loves Movies. Get tickets here →
😂 Plan Ahead: Corey Holcomb at Raleigh Improv | July 18, 7PM | Corey Holcomb is a comedian known for his raw, unapologetic humor on relationships, social issues, and gender dynamics, with appearances on Def Comedy Jam, Wild 'N Out, and his YouTube show, The Corey Holcomb 5150 Show. Get tickets here →
Find Friends in Raleigh:
Curated social events without an emphasis on alcohol or romance:
👋 New in Town Speed Friending @ Raleigh Founded | April 26 | 1:30PM
A speed friending event in Raleigh for newcomers to the area, where participants have quick 4-5 minute conversations before rotating to meet others. Get details here →
🤝 Raleigh Social @ New World Cafe | April 22 | 9:15AM
A coffee meet-up hosted by the NC Forward Party for discussing the future of North Carolina, with a focus on local politics and fostering inclusive conversations across different political views. Get details here →
Watts & Ward feels like Raleigh’s best-kept secret—even though it’s right downtown. You head down a tucked-away staircase and suddenly you’re in this moody, vintage space with leather couches, low lighting, and cocktails that feel like they belong in a noir film. It’s got that speakeasy vibe without trying too hard. Perfect for when you want to impress someone—or just sip something strong and well-made in peace.
—Crayton, a longtime reader
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