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We know you’ve got good taste. Share your best NC pork dishes from your favorite restaurants! Tag NC Pork Council in a post from your favorite restaurant, tag your go-to pork spot, or simply post your favorite NC pork platter and use #nominateyourplate. Pork appetizer by Bida Manda

Cirque du Soleil du Soleil pushes the boundaries of performance, redefining the artistic possibilities of ice. Watch as world-class ice skaters and acrobats claim their frozen playground with speed and grace. Cirque du Soleil Crystal coming to Raleigh at lcnc from August 15 to 19!

Through a relentless passion for sharing and hospitality, Van and Vanvisa Nolintha—co-owners of Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana—have helped transform a street, a neighborhood and a community in Raleigh, N.C.

Vansana Nolintha of Bida Manda was sent to live in the U.S. from Laos when he was just 12 years old. The culture of his new home was far from the spirituality and ritualism of his childhood in Luang Prabang. Hear about his journey and the ethos behind Bida Manda restaurant. #Laos

"I didn’t see my parents again until I was 18. So taking care of my sister became my life's purpose." Vansana Nolintha of @bidamanda shares the story of his move to the U.S. without his parents when he was only 12 years old.

"They’ve been here for a month and a half. This is the longest we've lived together in 20 years." Vansana Nolintha, owner of Bida Manda restaurant in Raleigh talks about his parent's visit from Laos. (Photo by Elyse Ribbons)

Van Nolintha of Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana discussing how running a restaurant is a real life leadership training. #LNCForum

Neomonde Mediterranean thank you for the tickets to #ThriveNC - dedicated to fighting food insecurity. Lucky enough to see chefs from Bida Manda Poole's Diner and more!

Fabulous lunch today ⁦Bida Manda⁩ with ⁦Renee Chou⁩ and Executive Chef Lon Bounsanga!!!

An abundance of good energy at my brunch reception at Bida Manda today. Thank you Vansana and Vanvisa for believing in my campaign; I am appreciate of the support of many. Our first reporting deadline ends tonight; if you’re able to chip in please join us. jonathanmelton.com/donate/

“This is not philanthropy. This is investing in a total person who has the potential within him/herself.” Van Nolintha of Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana discusses the possibilities of the refugee experience at our 2019 Fall Symposium. #SFAOXF #FoodIsWork southernfoodways.org/lecture/refuge…

I have seen a lot in my 60-plus years as a reporter. But I have never seen anything quite like what took place tonight. Instead of having answers at this point, I am left with one question: Really???

Congratulations Charlie & Brittany on their engagement last night! Thank you for allowing us to be apart of your special moment. ❤️#bidalove

We’re OPEN! Come get a bowl of pork belly soup!

Dear guests, there is an issue with the gas company effecting few restaurants in downtown, Bida Manda will be closed for lunch today. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Watch the beautiful story of Vansana & Vanvisa Nolintha, creators of Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana (and try not to cry). vimeo.com/255803299/d5dd…