Empire Eats

Empire Eats is reshaping downtown Raleigh as a modern culinary destination! The company's passion for great food and excellent hospitality are woven through the unique dining experiences at the company's six downtown Raleigh and Durham restaurants and the company's Catering division. Each restaurant is distinct in flavor and personality while stayi... ng true to its heritage, from the Lebanese food on Sitti's table to the company's Eastern North Carolina-style barbecue at The Pit . It all starts with the company's talented array of chefs. At The Pit restaurants in Raleigh and Durham, the company's pitmasters are serving up traditional whole-hog pit-cooked barbecue and delicious Southern sides. At Sitti the kitchen pays homage to the company's favorite Lebanese dishes. At The Raleigh Times Bar , Draft Magazines 2015 Keeper of the Craft winner, chefs prepare hand-crafted, creative takes on classic bar fare alongside an extensive Belgian beer selection and locally and regionally crafted beers. The Morning Times crew serves up locally roasted coffee, healthy breakfast fare and fresh sandwiches by day and wine and homemade confections by night. At Gravy , the company's own Italian-American kitchen, fresh tomatoes and locally grown herbs create the company's signature Gravy , the same way it was made in restaurants in Italian neighborhoods decades ago. And the company's obsession with food and hospitality doesnt end in the restaurant. Were always ready to feed a crowd at the company's Empire Eats Catering kitchen, with thoughtfully prepared dishes you know and love for weddings, parties, special events and more. The company's celebration of food and the desire to serve you well unite these uncommon dining experiences offered in the company's locally owned and managed eateries. The atmosphere in the company's downtown Raleigh restaurants is also as unique as the culinary selections, each set perfectly in historic buildings that have been preserved and given new life as comfortable, distinctive dining destinations for ...Read More