There’s a magical little spot in downtown Raleigh where bougainvillea frames the entrance like nature’s own neon sign, and inside, time seems to stand still in the most delicious way possible.
The Mecca Restaurant isn’t just a place to eat—it’s a portal to a bygone era when comfort food actually comforted and calories were just theoretical numbers that nobody bothered counting.
Let me tell you something about North Carolina that you might not know: beneath its reputation for barbecue and basketball lies a treasure trove of historic diners that have been feeding locals for generations.
And the Mecca?…