Hey Enclave! This blog post is going out to all of our new residents, those of you who are new to the Raleigh/Triangle area, and for those who just enjoy the great food of Raleigh. Since you’ve been living in Raleigh, have you had a chance to sample all of the food that she has to offer? If not, here’s your chance: on Saturday, August 7, (as well as subsequent Thursdays and Saturdays) there will be a Walking Food Tour of Downtown Raleigh.

This guided culinary tour spans all 5 downtown districts to sample a cross-section of some of Raleigh’s unique local restaurant venues.

You can actually take a walking food tour around the Triangle as well! There are now five delicious, food tasting, walking tours- two in Downtown Raleigh (the original), Chapel Hill & Carrboro, Downtown Durham and now in Downtown Cary.

The tours typically last about 3 hours. During this time you can go on either of two journeys: The Comfort Food Edition of the tour, or Raleigh’s Global Gastronomy. (I think I’ll go with the Comfort Food Edition). With the Comfort Food tour, you’ll be sampling some of the home-grown recipes that has been in Raleigh’s culture for a long while. You’ll also get to hear stories about how life was in Raleigh before everything became so hectic. This tour is only on Thursday mornings.

Saturday‘s tour, the Global Gastronomy Tour, will have you walking and using the R-Line circulator to make your way through each district. You’ll be  stopping numerous times for sample tastings and inside stories from 6-8 local establishments, such as a contemporary restaurant that takes you to new heights of dining & entertainment, or a new German restaruarant where the bratwurst are the absolute best!

Tickets must be purchased in advanced. Hurry because tickets sell out quickly, as there is a 10 person max per tour! Please meet at the Old Depot in front of Jibarra at 327 W. Davie St. Parking is free.

photo credit: stevendepolo, ~ezs