Woman-owned
Lantern
Chef Andrea Reusing's acclaimed Chapel Hill restaurant marries the bright flavors of Asia with the bounty of North Carolina's farms,...
Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe
Chef Vimala Rajendran's community-rooted Indian restaurant in a downtown Chapel Hill courtyard, Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe pairs authentic South Indian and...
Ajja
Chef Cheetie Kumar's acclaimed live-fire restaurant in Raleigh's Five Points area, Ajja serves globally minded sharing plates that draw on...
Poole’s Diner
Ashley Christensen's flagship modern diner in downtown Raleigh, built around a historic Double Horseshoe counter and famous for its macaroni...
Angus Barn
Raleigh's legendary family-owned red-barn steakhouse since 1960, known for aged steaks, a Wine Spectator Grand Award cellar, and the Wild...
Centro
Chef-owner Angela Salamanca's vibrant, woman-owned regional Mexican restaurant in downtown Raleigh, with a standout tequila and mezcal program.
Escazú Chocolates
A micro-batch chocolate maker that transforms raw cacao beans into exquisite handcrafted chocolates and ice cream, all under one roof.