Big Ed's City Market Restaurant is a street-food stop in Downtown, Raleigh.
Editorially verified June 24, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Explore downtown Raleigh on a guided food tour with a local guide. Taste Cantonese barbecue pork buns, Lebanese dishes, and more as you learn about the city's history ...
2 hours
Learn how to make sushi with a hands-on cooking class led by Chef Jenny. Make California and vegetable rolls with fresh ingredients and enjoy your creations.
2 hours
Join a fun mystery paint & sip night at a local Raleigh wine bar. Cold drinks, brushes and a surprise painting revealed on the night, no experience needed, just show u...
Address: 220 Wolfe St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Argentinian-style empanadas at Transfer Co. Food Hall, hand-made with rotating beef, chicken, cheese, and vegetarian fillings. A popular grab-and-go choice.
TryHand-made Argentinian-style empanadas
Entirely gluten-free, soy-free, and seed oil-free. Central downtown counter for cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and scratch-made organic food.
TryCold-pressed juices and smoothies
Hand-rolled New York-style bagels at Transfer Co. Food Hall, open from 07:00 Tue-Fri. The everything bagel with scallion cream cheese is the standout order.
TryHand-rolled New York-style bagels
The NC State Fair in October is Raleigh's biggest annual street food event. Deep-fried novelties across 11 days; the food competition has run since 1853.
TryDeep-fried State Fair specialties
Brewgaloo in late April brings 50-plus food trucks to Fayetteville Street alongside 80 NC breweries. One of the widest food truck concentrations in the state.
Try50+ food truck variety
The oldest continuously operating barbecue joint in Raleigh, open since 1938. Eastern NC whole-hog with vinegar-and-pepper sauce; sells out daily before noon.
TryWhole-hog vinegar-sauced pulled pork
