Ready to hit up the newest dining establishments in Raleigh? From a French eatery to a coffee shop, read on for a rundown of the newest destinations to open their doors near you.
Jolie Restaurant
A newcomer to Mordecai, Jolie Restaurant is a French eatery that's located at 620 N. Person St.
Guests can dine by candlelight on Jolie Restaurant's rooftop. Look for trout Almondine, chicken fricassee and more among the main dishes. View the full menu here.
With five stars from four reviews on Yelp, the newcomer is receiving positive attention.
Yelper Benjamin C. wrote, "We had a great time at Jolie. The food and service were both amazing. I highly recommend the steak frites and trout. We will definitely be back!"
Union Special
New to 2409 Crabtree Blvd., Suite #102, is the pop-up bakery Union Special.
In the mood for freshly baked bread, chocolate croissants and cookies? This spot has you covered. According to its website, the business comes courtesy of local residents Andrew and Jess Ullom and uses roller-milled and stone-ground flours in the bread.
The new bakery has garnered rave reviews thus far, with a five-star rating out of four reviews on Yelp.
Jan K., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on Aug. 23, wrote, "I had the double-baked pecan croissant. Wow! This was a crumbled pecan pie layered inside a generous, flaky croissant. I'm not sure if the powdered sugar added anything to the flavor, but I most certainly enjoyed this treat."
Chido Taco
New to 2330 Bale St., Suite #100, is Chido Taco. Menu options include tacos made with beef tongue, grilled octopus, pork, steak and more. Round out your meal with a cocktail and tres leches cake. Take a gander at the full menu here.
The new arrival has already attracted fans thus far, with a 4.5-star rating out of 62 reviews on Yelp.
Dawn C., who reviewed the eatery on Aug. 9, wrote, "This place is amazing! The roasted cactus AKA nopal tacos are crave-worthy. The lenguas are tender and so flavorful. The al pastor is simply sweet goodness."
Bad Cat Coffee
Then there's Bad Cat Coffee, which recently made its debut at 411 W. Morgan St.
This establishment serves up espressos, lattes, mochas and more. Food options include bagels and crepes. Bad Cat Coffee also sells T-shirts online.
With five stars from four reviews on Yelp, the new arrival is off to a strong start.
Yelper Bruce K. wrote, "The coffee was excellent. After a few sips in, my breakfast was ready: two scrambled eggs with perfectly crispy bacon."
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