Lowdown on restaurant week in downtown Raleigh

Restaurant Week kicks off today in downtown Raleigh, with deals designed to introduce you to some of the city's best spots.

These are some of the specials that caught our eye:

• 🍗 Birdies Barroom & Kitchen: $35 for a three-course dinner of contemporary Southern food.
• 🍸 Le Dive: $10 espresso martinis and select other cocktails.
• 🍱 Omakase by Kai: $45 per person for dinner, including nigiri options.
• 🍝 Figulina: $40 for spaghetti and meatballs, an appetizer and tiramisu.
• 🥗 Caffè Luna: $30 for pasta, a salad and dessert.
• 🥩 Flour & Barrel: $75 for dinner for two and $10 cocktails.

The bottom line: Get out there. You might just find a new favorite.

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