Most people think Lake Wheeler Park is just kayaks and hiking trails. Meanwhile, locals have been sneaking out here for some of the best food in Raleigh and keeping suspiciously quiet about it.
Turns out, the area surrounding this southern Raleigh lake has quietly assembled a lineup of restaurants that make downtown look overrated and overpriced.
I’m talking Southern barbecue that’ll ruin you for chains, authentic tacos that transport you somewhere way south of North Carolina, and burgers so good they deserve their own fan club…