With the outbreak of COVID-19, many of our clients are working at a change in pace, creating new ideas to help with our current environment. We are so thankful to work with amazing restaurants and companies in North Carolina and cannot thank you enough for supporting them during this difficult time. Here is a list of our hard-working clients and their COVID-19 efforts.

Chef Kevin Smith of 41Hundred in Raleigh, NC wins the fourth annual Cooking for a Classic tournament after 3 intense rounds of competition and outlasting 7 other chefs to claim the top prize: a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.

The sister owners and managers of Sassool Cafe, Simone Lawson and Noelle Scott, announce the date for a Sisters vs. Sisters Battle against food bloggers, Paten Carlton and Quinn Bostic from Soul-Full Sisters.

Kanki announces the date for their fifth annual $1 Ramen Day, “Bowl For A Buck,” benefitting Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) on April 1, 2020, the start of Child Abuse Prevention Month.

During Monday night’s North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association’s (NCRLA) Stars of the Industry Awards, members of the hospitality industry celebrated Whiskey Kitchen co-owners Michael Thor and Jeff Mickel for winning the “Restaurateurs of the Year” award.

Coronato’s next door neighbor Craftboro Brewing Depot has collaborated with Chef Teddy Diggs to create a one-of-a-kind brew that pairs perfectly with Coronato’s Roman-inspired pizza menu. Tessera Golden Ale will be Coronato’s only beer offered on tap and can only be found at Coronato.

Il Palio at the Siena Hotel has announced today that Annabel Butler will be starting as their new Restaurant Manager. Moving from Durham to Chapel Hill, Butler is looking forward to combining her experience in the beverage industry with the delicious cuisine of Executive Chef Adam Rose.

Carolina Brewery, the oldest brewery in the Triangle, turns 25 years old on February 9, 2020. To commemorate the event, Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro is hosting two events.

In January 2020, Raleigh Rolls launched their new "Chef Series," where the ice cream company collaborates with Triangle area chefs and artisan food makers to launch monthly ice cream specials. In February, Raleigh Rolls will collaborate with Chef-Owner Teddy Diggs of Coronato Pizza to turn his signature Coronato Tiramisu into a Raleigh Rolls creation.

Il Palio at the Siena Hotel is excited to host the Podere Sapaio Wine Dinner on February 26, 2020!

Prime Barbecue has announced today that it will be opening in Knightdale in late March 2020. The restaurant is located adjacent to Knightdale Station Park at 403 Knightdale Station Run, Knightdale, NC 27545.

To kick the year off, Raleigh Rolls and Sassool Select - both located in the Morgan Street Food Hall - have perfected a recipe for specialty Baklava Ice Cream Rolls. Give it a try this January!

Chef Tom Cuomo is excited to announce a reimagined atmosphere and tasting menu at Papa Shogun, his unique restaurant concept featuring classic Italian dishes that incorporate traditional Japanese ingredients and techniques. Chef Cuomo's newly invented space and menu will reopen to the public on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. The first week will be devoted to dinner hours only, with regular lunch and dinner hours returning after the first week. Papa Shogun is located in Seaboard Station at 111 Seaboard Ave. #118, Raleigh, NC 27604. Chef Cuomo's new Italian-Japanese tasting menu concept will be the first of its kind on the East Coast.

Chef Nunzio Scordo announces his next steps in the culinary industry following the sale of his restaurant, Bodega Tapas, Wine and Rum. Last week, it was announced that Chefs Serge Falcoz-Vigne and Horacio Rodriguez would be taking over ownership of the downtown Wake Forest restaurant. In addition, in the last few weeks, Chef Scordo sold half of his ownership of Driftwood Kitchen & Bar to his two long-time managers who are now his partners. After these changes, Chef Scordo is eager to begin a new journey, including his passion for baking.

Chefs Serge Falcoz-Vigne and Horacio Rodriguez, both formally of the award-winning Saint Jacques French Cuisine restaurant in Raleigh, will be taking on ownership of Bodega, Tapas, Wine, and Rum beginning today, December 4, 2019. Former owner and chef of the Wake Forest restaurant, Nunzio Scordo, says that Falcoz-Vigne and Rodriguez are the perfect candidates to take on his vision of Bodega and make it their own. Bodega Tapas, Wine and Rum is located in downtown Wake Forest at 110 South White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, Haand announces the opening of their newly renovated showroom located at 413 Tucker Street, Burlington, NC 27215. The showroom is attached to their studio warehouse, where every piece of their porcelain pottery is handmade. Visit and shop for colorful and uniquely crafted tableware collections that make for perfect holiday gifts.

After months of renovation to the former ān cuisines space in Cary, NC, kō•än announces an opening date of November 1, 2019. With a focus on humble, tranquil, “food for thought,” kō•än brings a renewed energy and feel to Cary’s dining scene. kō•än’s menu is focused on sharing food that celebrates the unsung heroes of Southeast Asian cuisine. The new restaurant is located at 2800 Renaissance Park Pl., Cary, NC 27513.

Looking to give back this Thanksgiving? Order a Thanksgiving feast to-go from Horizon Catering. Not only does this holiday meal feed your family and friends, but all purchases support programming of the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, an organization designed to end hunger in our community.