Virginia Johnson, the News & Observer's editor of the Shop Talk column, published a nice full-length feature on Downtown Raleigh's latest wine retailer, Wine Authorities, yesterday: The East Franklin Street store, which opened near the Oakwood … [Read more...]
Raleigh Beer Guide Launch Party happening Thursday at Tyler’s Taproom
March 24, 2014 by
On Thursday evening, WRAL Out & About will be co-hosting the official launch party for the inaugural print edition of the Raleigh Beer Guide, soon to be distributed throughout Wake County and across travel rest areas across NC, helping beer lovers … [Read more...]
Pop-up Sunday happening at Ornamentea tomorrow afternoon
March 22, 2014 by
via iheartretail.com: {Weekend Update} Pop-up Sunday is tomorrow! Billed as “flea market style shopping with beer, crafting and community every 4th Sunday”, the first Pop-up Sunday of 2014 is happening tomorrow. This "handpicked mix of art, … [Read more...]
@NewRaleigh sharing that Berkeley Cafe re-opens Friday, full menu Saturday
March 21, 2014 by
[View the story "@NewRaleigh reporting that Berkeley Cafe is back in action" on Storify] (Image via Berkeley Cafe on Facebook) … [Read more...]
Hot dogs, pastries, and restaurant name confusion in store for Downtown Raleigh
March 21, 2014 by
There's been a flurry of news related to Downtown Raleigh in TBJ this week, in no particular order: March 20: Five-star Umstead Hotel's pastry chef leaving to open bakery in downtown Raleigh "LucetteGrace will be located at 235 S. Salisbury St. … [Read more...]
City of Raleigh appeals Board of Adjustment decision on modern Oakwood house
March 20, 2014 by
via WRAL.com: City of Raleigh appealing decision on modern Oakwood house “The appeal is being filed with Wake County Superior Court because of concerns about procedural irregularities,” the city said in a statement. Read the full story at … [Read more...]
Groucho’s Deli to open in Raleigh tomorrow
March 19, 2014 by
Announced on Twitter today, a new "neighborhood deli" will be open on Horne Street, near NC State University, tomorrow (Thursday, March 20). @GrouchosRaleigh has been CLEARED FOR LANDING! We will OPEN tomorrow at 11am! Can't wait to serve you! … [Read more...]
Christensen back in the running for James Beard Foundation award
March 18, 2014 by
Thew News & Observer's Andrea Weigl is that Poole's Diner/Chuck's/Beasley's/Fox's Liquor Bar, etc. owner Ashley Christensen is a finalist for a second year in a row for the James Beard Foundation "Best Chef Southeast" award. Raleigh chef Ashley … [Read more...]
Isaac Hunter’s Oak City Tavern announces farewell event
March 18, 2014 by
I'm sad to say this fixture in my Fayetteville Street rotation of "bars that are good for at least one drink" will be coming to a close this month. The official send-off event is posted on Facebook. Well gang, it's been an amazing run but … [Read more...]
Happy and Hale hiring delivery drivers for new storefront location on Fayetteville Street
March 18, 2014 by
Posted to the Facebook feed of one of the proprietors: CALLING ALL BIKERS WHO WANT TO CHANGE THE WORLD: Happy+Hale is a new salad & cold pressed juice delivery company in downtown Raleigh and we're looking for delivery drivers to drop the goods to … [Read more...]
