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𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗖𝗔𝗧 ᴏɴ ʙʀᴏᴏᴋꜱɪᴅᴇ
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𝘽𝙮 the neighborhood.
🐈 (𝗪𝗘𝗗-𝗦𝗨𝗡 𝟱:𝟬𝟬-𝟵:𝟯𝟬𝗣𝗠)🐈
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WHOAH! We’re incredibly honored to be included on this year’s @nytimes Top 50 and even more encouraged by @kimseverson’s kind words about her visit. Opening a restaurant is incredibly hard. Running a restaurant is even harder, so it means THE WORLD to us when someone comes, enjoys themselves, and leaves excited to return. That’s the whole mission here. We knew we had our work cut out for us revitalizing this multi-generation space, so it feels amazing to see it full of people eating, laughing, and escaping for a few hours— week after week. Thank you for all the texts and calls this morning, and we hope you’ll visit us soon.
GO BIG CAT! 🐈✨ taken in BIG CAT by @bigcat.brookside

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17 days ago

The cat is officially out of the bag... RM's 2026 Best New Restaurant of the Year @bigcat.brookside just scored a spot on @nytimes’ 50 “favorite places in America right now” 2026 Restaurant List—and the only NC restaurant to grab a mention. ⁠
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"Never underestimate the power of the supergroup," writes NYT's Kim Severson. "Five of the city’s best chefs, restaurateurs and bar owners came together and created a sly, inviting neighborhood restaurant and bodega complete with cat kitsch and a deceptively familiar menu." Congrats, Big Cat! 🐱🔥⁠
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Read both NYT's feature and RM's at the link in bio.⁠
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📷 Group pic: @fmasonmedia; remaining: @baxmiller by @bigcat.brookside

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Our highly anticipated annual Best Restaurants Issue is here—and you're gonna wanna eat it up. 🍴We reveal our 2026 Restaurant of the Year and Best New Restaurant (s/o cover star @bigcat.brookside!)—plus 5 suburb standouts and, our newest honor: Best Restaurant Wine List, courtesy of @vitishouse. ⁠
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Add in exclusive first looks, inside scoop and all the other local buzz you need to know now, and there's tons to dig into.⁠
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Find the issue on newsstands around town starting tomorrow, or subscribe by Sept. 8 to get yours delivered straight to you at the link in bio.⁠
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📷 Cover photo by @baxmiller by @bigcat.brookside

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@bigcat.brookside just landed a spot on the @nytimes 50 BEST RESTAURANTS OF 2026 😻🦪

From the fun, cat-themed atmosphere to the delicious bites, everything was a treat! 🐱✨

Send this to someone you want to take here and follow for more!

#newyorktimes #raleighnc #raleighfoodies #visitraleigh taken in Raleigh, North Carolina by @bigcat.brookside

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Big thanks to @kateakassin and @bonappetitmag for the coverage! We're honored to be a part of such an exciting list, and we can't wait to open our doors this Spring! ⚡️🐈⚡️ taken in BIG CAT by @bigcat.brookside

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9 months ago

JOIN OUR KITCHEN TEAM! We’re on the hunt for a couple of professional line-cooks that are excited about what we’re doing here at Big Cat. We’re a very busy kitchen, so applicable experience, a strong team-mentality, and positive attitude are a must. If you’re interested in joining our roster, please head over to BigCatBrookside.com and apply. 🐈✨
#Careers #Chefs #Raleigh taken in BIG CAT by @bigcat.brookside

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Huge thanks to @pinkpotatoeats and @southernlivingmag for visiting our restaurant and shining a little light on a project that’s so much more than a sum of its parts. “The space may have lived a few lives before, but this time, it’s found its soul.” is such a flattering and meaningful compliment to our team, and we couldn’t be more proud. Link to full article in bio ✨🐈 by @bigcat.brookside

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5 months ago

A giant papier-mâché cat head. Maximalist decor. Korean fried eggplant. 👀

They’re all right at home @bigcat.brookside, Raleigh’s East Mordecai neighborhood spot where the menu is just as playful as the space. 🐱

Pull up a seat and dig into a rotating lineup of creative, globally inspired dishes, like duck fat chicken wings, personal cornbread skillets with curry leaf butter and Korean fried eggplant you’ll dream about for days afterward.

📍 1000 Brookside Dr., Ste. 119, Raleigh

Tap the 🔗 in bio to learn more and explore four other new and upcoming must-visit Triangle foodie destinations!

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1&5 by @monarchandoakphoto
2-4 & 6-15 by @baxmiller taken in Triangle Area, NC by @bigcat.brookside

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Heirloom Tomato & Peach Salad with House Chamoy, Tajín, Queso Sincho, Cottage Cheese, Cucumber, and Corn Nuts. Get one for the table and enjoy these last weeks of Summer. ✨ taken in BIG CAT by @bigcat.brookside

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We’re hosting a fundraiser for the @emmaconnfoundation on Tuesday September 22nd from 6-8pm. That’s right! The kids are working back into their routines, so it’s time for the parents to have a night to celebrate. Tickets include a special cocktail or mocktail and there will be snacks provided by the Big Cat kitchen. Bar will be open for additional drinks, beers, and wine, and we’ll have a raffle going throughout the event. Let’s raise some money!!! taken in BIG CAT by @bigcat.brookside

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Pop quiz for the parents only… Say, “Back-to-School Social” 5 times fast! (Link in bio for 🎟️) by @bigcat.brookside

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As if you need another reason to come check out Big Cat, today is #Wine #Wednesday for those who celebrate — That means every bottle is 10% off and every glass is $1 cheaper. If you’re looking to expand your knowledge or maybe just try a new grape, Greg will happily stop by the table and get you up to speed. (He lives for that)😘

Photo cred: @baxmiller taken in BIG CAT by @bigcat.brookside

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