Triangle Good Eats

I’m passionate about food. I think about it constantly. I moved to the Triangle a couple of years ago and absolutely love it. What a great place to live if you’re a foodie!

I believe in supporting locally owned restaurants whenever possible. I was inspired to start this blog when I happened to glance at some “Best Of” restaurant awards (in a publication that shall remain nameless for now) and was really dismayed by how many of the winning places were national chains. Even though I’m new to the Triangle, I find it hard to believe there isn’t a bounty of locally owned restaurants that are putting out better food than their chain counterparts. Supporting local businesses isn’t just good for the local economy, it’s also important in fostering a spirit of community.

To quote my culinary hero Alton Brown, “The modern interstate has rendered our palates comfortably numb with its rolling miles of paved pablum, and that is a shame, because if we don’t savor the flavor of the road, then our edible heritage will soon become history.” This exactly captures how I feel about the negative effect chain restaurants have on preserving the spirit and flavor of a place.

Since I’m new to the area, I’ve barely made a dent in exploring all the local good eats, but I’m driven to seek them out. Suggestions for places to try are always welcome. You can reach me at marychoe at gmail dot com.