Triangle Restaurant Week Returns With Prix-Fixe Menus Worth Planning Your Week Around
Three courses, fixed prices, and zero excuses to cook at home.
Shannon
January 19, 2026
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Triangle Restaurant Week runs January 26–February 1, turning an ordinary week into a very edible adventure. Restaurants across the Triangle roll out special prix-fixe menus—think three-course lunches for $15 and multi-course dinners ranging from $25–$50. No tickets, no passes, no complicated planning—just show up hungry.
Curious who’s participating and what’s on the menu? You’ll want to browse the full list of participating restaurants before your calendar fills up.
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Handpicked social, cultural, and community events especially for Raleigh’s older adults.
👋 Event of the day: Stretch and Refresh @ DCP Academy Pavilion | January 26 | 10AM
An hour-long Stretch and Refresh class for seniors at Downtown Cary Park, focusing on safe, chair-based mobility and flexibility in a supportive group setting. Get details here →
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🎸 This Week: Rapid Eye | Experimental, Jazz
Rapid Eye brings an adventurous, free-flowing set to Slim’s, led by longtime collaborators Andrè Sacalxot and Daniel Rossi, blending improvisation, texture, and sharp musical intuition.* | Slim's Dive Bar | January 24, 4PM | More info here →
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