The Focus on Agriculture Tour is sponsored by:

Hampton Inn Crabtree
Raleigh, NC

NCACA MEMBERS:

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Registration

Member: $215
Non Member: $265

Member rate applies to members of NAICC AND/OR the following state associations:
NCACA NAICC AICC IACC LACA NICCA SDICCA TAAC WAPAC

Nearby Restaurants (all listed are within 1 mile of the Hampton Inn):

Between Crabtree Valley Mall and the Hampton Inn (closest options):

• Uncle Julio’s – Tex-Mex chain serving mesquite-grilled fare & margarita-sangria swirls in a hacienda-style space.
• Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar – High-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.
• Brio’s Italian Grill – Relaxed Italian chain eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, plus wine & cocktails.
• San Marcos Mexican Restaurant – Traditional cooking & classic cocktails served in an upmarket, vibrantly decorated space.

At Crabtree Valley Mall (exterior entrances):

• Cheesecake Factory – American chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake.
• PF Changs – Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.
• Crabtree Alehouse – Big, casual hangout offering American grill fare, lots of craft beer on tap & sports on TV.
• Many other casual and fast options inside the mall

Other side of Crabtree Valley Mall (Creedmoor Rd.):

• J. Alexanders – Restaurant chain serving wood-fired American fare in a contemporary space with a bar.
• Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – Upscale steakhouse & grill serving a menu including chops, seafood, wine & cocktails.

Glenwood Avenue away from the mall (Women’s Club Dr.):

• Sushi Mon – Small, nondescript Japanese restaurant in the 1st floor of an office building serving some of the freshest and best sushi in Raleigh. Limited seating.
• The Iron Oaks – Casual bar and grill with an extensive draft beer selection and reservable golf simulators.

Don’t mind driving a little further? Here are some additional “Foodie” options:

• Trophy Brewing & Pizza – Locally owned brewery with a wide variety of rotating craft beers and handmade pizzas. Voted best brewery in Wake County in 2021.
• Poole’s Diner – Flagship restaurant of James Beard award winning Chef, Ashley Christensen. A modern take on a southern diner with new twists on old favorites. Make sure you make a reservation! Chef Christensen also runs Beasley’s Chicken and Honey which serves some of the best fried chicken and waffles around.
• Ajja – Mediterranean restaurant in downtown Raleigh from Chef Cheetie Kumar that Esquire magazine has named as one of the 50 best new restaurants in America.
• Tamasha Modern Indian – Indian restaurant in the North Hills District (Midtown). Bhavin Chhatwani, the head chef, was named a James Beard Award semifinalist for Emerging Chef in January of 2025.
• Cucciolo Terrazza – Highly rated modern Italian cuisine in an upscale, yet friendly and casual environment. Also in the North Hills District
• Stanbury Raleigh – Widely considered to be the best restaurant in Raleigh serving an ever rotating selection of small plates focused on local, fresh ingredients. Unfortunately, they don’t take reservations so go early if you’re trying for a table.