Thanks to Cheryl Fraser of Seaboard Station's Galatea boutique for sharing this tasty tidbit: TBJ reports a bit more on the plans for the bakery and its ownership, but this Raleigh thinks we may see a name change in this Downtown Raleigh … [Read more...]
Oakwood Garden Club hosts 25th annual tour, tea
April 29, 2014 by
The Oakwood Garden Club has announced its annual spring tradition of hosting the Oakwood Garden Tour and Tea on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. Garden tours will begin with a seated tea at the Merrimon-Wynne House. The two-day event has been … [Read more...]
News & Observer’s Shop Talk features new Wine Authorities store in Downtown Raleigh
March 25, 2014 by
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...]
