We are taking my daughter to visit NC State University and would like recommendations for good eats in the area near the University. (5 replies, last updated by jmkizer April 9, 2008)

NC State ice cream stand. Delish. Kettle corn – across from the Village of Yesteryear or whatever they call it. Yummy, brought most of it home with me. Fried oreo. Not my idea, I was too full to appreciate it. Basically a... (8 replies, last updated by fussycouple October 20, 2007)

Recommendations: Roasted Corn Italian Sausage with Onions/Peppers NC State Ice Cream Country Ham Biscuit from Apex Lions Club or Cary United Mehodist Church What others like: Fried Dough Funnel Cakes Candy Apples Gyros (15 replies, last updated by FuzzyT December 4, 2006)

sometimes food produced for the masses can be good. went to the fair on sunday with a fellow hound to sniff out the good eats. and we found them. and i paid the consequences of my gluttony, but it was worth it. here’s how... (2 replies, last updated by Tela T. October 29, 2004)

The ice cream made by the NC State dairy. It is in a building near the turkey shoot. For $4 you get a huge cone of fantastic homemade ice cream made with milk from NC State cows. (16 replies, last updated by mpjmph October 26, 2008)

Can anyone recommend some sushi options near NC State that would be open on a Monday nite? (9 replies, last updated by Menina October 15, 2006)

One of the greatest food items that has been at the NC State Fair for years is the baked sweet potato served with butter or with cinnamon and brown sugar or with both. The booth with sweet potatoes is usually at the end of the... (2 replies, last updated by boaviagem October 24, 2009)

there knows how to cook. They have chicken 3 ways (my favorite was the brownstew chicken), beef “patties” (turnovers) and great fried plantains. I’ll be eating there again. I’ve been doing “best... (9 replies, last updated by sacess November 4, 2009)

WOW!!! After my lime cream I was hooked and wondering how I could persuade them to open a store in my town or could it be franchised??? Also tried the India Rice Pudding which was creamy and rich tasting (they use rice milk) with... (0 replies, last updated by leahinsc April 7, 2008)

I am currently studying for the NC Bar exam and spending great amounts of time at NC State's D.H. Hill Library. I was wondering if yall might be able to suggest some places close to campus where I might be able to grab a quick... (4 replies, last updated by dubedo July 5, 2007)

I second that, neomode is great. You can also go down hillsborough street which runs right in front of the fairgrounds & that will take you to the NC State area with lots of choices, some quicker than others. If you’re a... (13 replies, last updated by foodiesue July 22, 2007)

Any help w/ finding Thai restaurant for lunch on the West side of Raleigh or downtown? (7 replies, last updated by jkw October 16, 2007)

Heard that at the state fair North Carolina vendors serve a “fried banana pudding” would like the recipe or hints on how it is done. Thanks. (4 replies, last updated by Thomas of Maryland October 18, 2004)

The N.C. Mountain State Fair opens Friday, Sept. 11, in Fletcher (near Asheville and Hendersonville).They are still setting up, so I don’t know about specific foods or vendors yet. Well, I do know that Doris is there with... (0 replies, last updated by JoanInNC September 9, 2009)

Over the next few months, I’ll be collaborating with an office located very near the NC State Fairgrounds. As I like to get out for lunch to break up the monotony, I’m wondering what you all recommend within a 10-15 min. drive... (9 replies, last updated by fussycouple May 26, 2007)