There’s always something to do in our vibrant, growing Raleigh community! But sometimes all those choices make deciding what to do for date night nearly impossible. So, we did the work for you this Valentine’s Day. Check out these three local and affordable spots with your date! SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT AT CRAWFORD AND SON. James Beard Foundation semifinalist and Forbes Five-Star award-winner Scott Crawford boasts an impressive lineup of restaurants across the region, but the most romantic of these is Crawford and Son. Enjoy creative yet familiar dishes in a classical space that encourages its patrons to sit back, relax, and enjoy. Opt for a full dinner, complete with appetizers and dessert, or skip the meal and enjoy cocktails (or mocktails) and dessert. If you love Crawford’s style, be sure to check out his French bistro, Jolie’s, and Americana seasonal favorites at Crawford Cookshop. Make a reservation at Crawford and Son at CrawfordAndSonRestaurant.com . SWEETEN UP AT VIDERI CHOCOLATE FACTORY. What could make chocolate better? How about locally crafted chocolate that’s sourced straight from the bean, making it free of soy, egg, gluten, and nuts? That’s exactly what you get when you purchase a delicious cocoa treat from Videri Chocolate Factory, located off Davie Street in Raleigh. But visitors at Videri Chocolate Factory don’t get to just enjoy the goods! Take your sweetheart on a delicious tour of the factory. Learn about the thoughtful process that goes into each product and sample some unique, fun, and tasty flavors. Don’t forget to stop at the cafe for a little treat afterward, too! Learn more at VideriChocolateFactory.com . GET LOST AT THE NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART. In 1956, the North Carolina Museum of Art became the first museum in the country to be established using state funds. Today, the museum boasts free admission, artwork 3 AFFORDABLE SPOTS COUPLES WILL LOVE STAY LOCAL FOR DATE NIGHT!
TAKE A BREAK
Baked Feta Pasta AKA Viral TikTok Pasta! Inspired by Delish.com
INGREDIENTS • 4 cups cherry or grape tomatoes • 1 shallot, chopped • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1/2 cup olive oil • Salt, to taste
• Red pepper flakes, to taste • 3 sprigs of fresh thyme • 1 8-oz block of feta cheese
• 10 oz pasta of choice • Lemon zest to taste
that spans 5,000 years, and 164 acres to explore. Visit the museum to take in its numerous exhibits, then head to the Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park to enjoy outdoor installations and numerous walking trails. This is the perfect date idea for couples who appreciate art and love to be in nature, too. Plan your trip at NCArtMuseum.org .
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. 2. In a large pan, combine tomatoes, shallot, garlic, olive oil, salt, red pepper, and thyme. 3. Place the cheese block in the center of the pan and bake for 40 minutes. 4. Cook pasta according to box instructions. Save 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the noodles. 5. When the tomato and feta cheese mixture is done, add the cooked pasta, pasta water, and lemon zest, stirring until completely combined.
You can find other date night ideas online at VisitRaleigh.com .
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