Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist
8111-137 Creedmoor Rd
Raleigh, NC 27613
Last week was Triangle Restaurant Week, when an assortment of local restaurants run a special set menu. We were meeting up with Lynn and some of her friends.
I ended up narrowing our dining choices to between Oliver Twist and Red Room, but the humor value of a restaurant naming itself [...]

Disconnect

Friday, 10 April 2009, 21:11 | Category : Chinese life, Raleigh, as seen in Beijing
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We found mangosteens in the supermarket today! I recognized them from the Yihai market, but I really didn’t expect to find them in such close proximity to drive-thru hush puppies.

Thanksgiving

Luke started a group writing challenge to list seven things we’re thankful for this Thanksgiving. I had to go over a little, and I kind of combined some things, because an endless list — while great for me — wouldn’t make such a great post.
8 ) Caramel Apple Crack at Starbucks.
I don’t know if the [...]

Things I Love About The South, Part 1

Sunday, 5 October 2008, 8:25 | Category : Raleigh
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1) Hushpuppies
2) Biscuits
3) If you turn on the radio, you can always find Creedence Clearwater Revival playing on one station or another.