Getting my Josh Groban Fix in Raleigh

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Historical houses. Photo - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I was in town for the Josh Groban concert at the RBC Center. He is one of my favorite singers and truly has one of the most beautiful voices on the planet. Not to mention the fact he is absolutely gorgeous. Unfortunately for me, the day didn’t go quite as planned. The weatherman said nice and hot. It turned out to be cold and rainy. I planned a lot of outdoor activities which meant I got wet!My morning started out by visiting the Governor’s house! Yes you too can visit the elegant 1890s Executive Mansion. The mansion offers regularly scheduled tours for the public. The Joel Lane Museum House was built in 1760 and is one of the oldest buildings i...Read More

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Snoopy's Hot Dogs

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After touring the magnificent State Capital Building Photo - Snoopy's Hot Dogs, Raleigh, North Carolina

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I went with this place for two reasons: 1) It was just right around the corner from the Joel Lane House 2) The name. Snoopy is one of my favorite cartoon characters. I just adore that cute beagle. After making a mad dash to my car at the Joel Lane House, I was soaked. I turned on my heater and followed my mapquest directions to Snoopy’s. I passed by it the first time. When I turned around I spotted it, but also noticed there wasn’t a place to park! I had to drive up and down three times before I was able to quickly snag the only open spot. This location was once a gas station. So you have to walk up to the counter. And on a rainy, miserable day like this day, you’re in for a so...Read More

I went with this place for two reasons: 1) It was just right around the corner from the Joel Lane House 2) The name. Snoopy is one of my favorite cartoon characters. I just adore that cute beagle.

After making a mad dash to my car at the Joel Lane House, I was soaked. I turned on my heater and followed my mapquest directions to Snoopy’s. I passed by it the first time. When I turned around I spotted it, but also noticed there wasn’t a place to park! I had to drive up and down three times before I was able to quickly snag the only open spot.

This location was once a gas station. So you have to walk up to the counter. And on a rainy, miserable day like this day, you’re in for a soaking. I pulled out my umbrella and got in the long line. Apparently even not so agreeable weather doesn’t deter Snoopy’s fan. The whole time I was here there was always a line. When the man in front of me discovered it was my first time here, he told me I absolutely had to try their veggie soup. It is reportedly legendary. Well, legendary doesn’t always mean great. But it was cold and I really needed something to warm up my stomach, so I figured why not. When I finally got to the front of the line I placed my order for my hamburger, onion rings, soup, apple pie, and Coke. Besides their soup, Snoopy’s is legendary for their hot dogs. But if that is not to your taste, they offer chicken club sandwiches, wings, burgers, and tuna salad sandwiches.

After I placed my order, it took a few minutes to prepare. Unlike the fast food chains their food is made to order. Back inside my car I couldn’t wait to dig in. It was so yummy. And that soup? Deserving of its legendary status.

They open at 10:30 everyday and are open until 4am Friday and Saturday, and midnight the rest of the week. They are cash only. There are several other Snoopy’s around town, in case this one isn’t close enough to you. They are located near the heart of downtown Raleigh as well as NC State and several other colleges. Snoopy’s fan range from suit and ties to college students, families, and everyone in between. The gentleman in front of me said even our current governor, Mike Easley, stops by quite often.

Snoopy’s is a great place to stop for a bite without having to dig to deep in your pockets. With all the fans that come here in droves to eat, maybe sometime soon they can move to a bigger establishment with a place to sit. But for now you just have to contend with lines and trying to find parking. But believe me it is well worth it. Read Less

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 27, 2007

Snoopy's Hot Dogs
600 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
(919) 839-2176

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Capital Room

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The Capital City Photo - Capital Room, Raleigh, North Carolina

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Located inside the Ramada Inn, The Capital Room is close to The NC Art Museum, the RBC Center, and the fairgrounds. It is the perfect place to have dinner before a concert, art exhibit, or a break from greasy fair food. The restaurant is located at the front of the hotel, across from the registration desk. The floor plan is set up with several different levels and has an open configuration. There is outdoor dining for warmer months when it isn’t pouring outside. When I arrived there were only a handful of people here. I was promptly seated at my table and then waited for more than five minutes before my waitress appeared. She handed me a menu and took my drink order. She quickly c...Read More

Located inside the Ramada Inn, The Capital Room is close to The NC Art Museum, the RBC Center, and the fairgrounds. It is the perfect place to have dinner before a concert, art exhibit, or a break from greasy fair food.

The restaurant is located at the front of the hotel, across from the registration desk. The floor plan is set up with several different levels and has an open configuration. There is outdoor dining for warmer months when it isn’t pouring outside.

When I arrived there were only a handful of people here. I was promptly seated at my table and then waited for more than five minutes before my waitress appeared. She handed me a menu and took my drink order. She quickly came back with my tea and rolls and told me she would give me a few minutes to browse.

This is American fare and nothing spectacular: prime rib, steak, hamburger steak, chicken and dumplings, chicken-fried steak, and fish of the day. On the lighter side, they have sandwiches, burgers, and pasta. They do have an extensive wine list and offer a full service bar.

I ordered their prime rib, cheddar potatoes, green beans, and a roll. While waiting, my waitress kept coming back to make sure I was fine. She even told me about the women’s basketball tournament being moved to hold Josh’s concert at the RBC Center. Before too long, out comes my meal.

The prime rib was thick and juicy, but did have too much fat for my taste. Though my babies were glad for the fat scraps. The rest of the meal was great. It hit the spot on this cold dreary night. Sitting beside me all night was a divine looking dessert tray. It included cheesecake, several pies, coffee cake, egg custard, and red velvet cake. I went with the red velvet cake and hot tea to warm my inside. The cake was a little dry, but still pretty good.

Overall, my meal was great and once my waitresses appeared, she took very good care of me. The only thing I wasn’t crazy over was their open room configuration. It didn’t block out the noise of guests coming in and to the front desk. In this case, there was a girls basketball team who had all come in at once and they were in the lounge area just outside the restaurant watching TV. They were loud and quite annoying. But the place itself is still recommended.

For more information you can go to www.ramada.com and look under Raleigh.
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Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 27, 2007

Capital Room
Ramada Inn Blue Ridge
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
(919) 832-4100

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Josh Groban Awake 2007 Tour

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Josh’s Closer Tour 2005 Photo - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I learned of Josh by the way of two young relatives. I heard them talking about him all the time, but I assumed he was just another over annoyingly, overrated, and under talented boy singer like Justin Timberlake. One night on the way home from work I had Delilah on the radio and I heard The Prayer with Josh and Charlotte Church. I knew her angelic voice and was just sobbing by the end of the song. Then I heard Delilah name the song by Josh and Charlotte. Josh Groban? Could this be the same Josh Groban my young cousins had gone on about? I was coming down I-85 near the Speedway Blvd. Exit. In moves that belonged on the racetrack, I quickly cut across 4 lanes of tr...Read More

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The Executive Mansion.

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A cozy retreat for visitors Photo - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Nothing makes you feel more like a big shot, than when you get to say while in Raleigh, you went and hung at the Governor’s mansion. Well, in Raleigh, you, too, can come spend some time in the Executive Mansion. Like many of the original states along the seaboard, the first capital city was located along the coast and later relocated to a more centralized location to allow access to all citizens. North Carolina was such a state. Originally, New Bern, NC, was our state capital and Tyron Palace was the original Governor's Mansion. New Bern is a beautiful and historical town located along the NC coast about three hours from Raleigh. The spectacular Tryon Palace is still open to the public and...Read More

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