Burger & fried chicken chain picks Raleigh for first NC restaurant. When to eat
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- Nash & Smashed will open its first North Carolina spot near Triangle Town Center.
- The former Fat Tuesday space will be renovated and fitted with a new kitchen hood.
- Menu includes smash burgers, Nashville hot chicken and fried chicken.
An East Coast chain known for burgers and Nashville hot chicken is opening its first North Carolina restaurant in Raleigh.
Nash & Smashed, which has more than 20 locations across four states and Washington, D.C., will open in Northeast Raleigh near Triangle Town Center.
The restaurant is moving into a former Fat Tuesday at Poyner Village, according to a news release from real estate firm TradeMark Properties.
The 1,575-square-foot space will be renovated into “a fully operational restaurant,” and a new kitchen hood will be installed.
It has signed a 10-year lease at the shopping center, which is anchored by retailers such as Target, Old Navy, World Market and Michaels.
Franchisee Hasham Malik said in the news release the Raleigh location is one of “many” Nash & Smashed restaurants planned for North Carolina.
“Our menu is crafted to offer something for the entire family, and we’re excited to welcome guests to enjoy both our indoor and outdoor seating areas,” Malik said. “We look forward to celebrating our grand opening soon.”
An opening date will been announced when construction, which is currently underway, is completed.
Nash & Smashed menu
Nash & Smashed specializes in fried chicken and smash burgers, made with halal, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.
The restaurant offers several options for handhelds. A classic burger, made with cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce and the chain’s signature sauce, is available for $7. A more elaborate option, with turkey bacon, onion strings, pickles, cheddar cheese and lettuce, costs $11.
Crispy chicken sandwiches, made with a customer’s choice of spice level, start at $8. The restaurant also makes a burger-chicken sandwich combo, priced at $11.
Other fried chicken varieties include tenders, “bites” and wings ($9 and up).
Nash & Smashed offers several different sides ($3-$7), including waffle fries, sweet corn and Southern favorites such as mac and cheese, coleslaw, mashed potatoes and cornbread. Pickle fries and a waffle are also available.
