Pirate-Themed Brewery Joins Big Boss in Five Points

TBJ has a great article on all of the breweries - from micro/boutique to the original Big Boss - that have setup shop or are coming to the Five Points area soon: … [Read more...]

New Fall Menu Debuts at ORO

Downtown Raleigh restaurant ORO has a released a new Fall Menu, prepared by Executive Chef Chris Hylton, that is loaded with fresh, local ingredients and, according to their release, "a generous amount of creativity, inspiration, and deliciousness". … [Read more...]

Restaurant, Food Market, and Coffee Bar Coming to W. Morgan Street

TBJ is reporting that P. G. Werth's will be opening soon as a first retail unit in the ground floor of the 927 W. Morgan Street apartment development. The article cites a December opening and links to the eatery's Facebook page which references a … [Read more...]

Oysterfest Returns to Glenwood South This Weekend

Niall Hanley's Hibernian Pub is hosting their annual Oyster Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11, on Glenwood South, in partnership with Napper Tandy's, Shop Local Raleigh/Greater Raleigh Merchants Association, Citrix, US Foods and Guinness. The … [Read more...]

Person Street Bar Adds Back Patio

Perfect timing for the fall weather, folks! Person Street Bar owner Jeff Clarke shared this gem on Instagram this week to announce the new addition to the Oakwood/Mordecai watering hole. You're not going to see this from Person Street, so be … [Read more...]

Oops! Demo on Glenwood South Damages C. Grace

TBJ is reporting, via WRAL, that demolition work by Choate Construction for the upcoming Gramercy apartments on Glenwood South damaged the neighboring C. Grace craft cocktail bar. C. Grace will be closed for several days while repairs are made in … [Read more...]

The History and Future of City Market

The N&O published a great full-length article on Sunday detailing the history of Historic City Market in Downtown Raleigh and what's in store for the property in the future. It includes comments from the current property owner, Michael Hakan, and … [Read more...]

Boxcar Bar + Arcade Coming to the Warehouse District

Boxcar Bar + Arcade announced on Twitter on Sunday night that they'll be joining the likes of The Pit, Tasty Beverage Co., Jose & Sons, and Videri Chocolate in the Warehouse District of Downtown Raleigh this fall. My guess is they'll fill the … [Read more...]

Stag’s Head Bottle Shop Now Open on Glenwood South

Continuing my visits to places recently opened on Glenwood South (Shuckers featured yesterday), I visited Stag's Head bottle shop and beer garden last night. Housed in the former Amra's location, not terribly much has changed on the inside other than … [Read more...]

Shuckers Now Open on Glenwood South

Shuckers Oyster Bar and Grill officially opened for business today in the 510 Glenwood location formerly occupied by Bogart's and Cantina South. I stopped in tonight and enjoyed great service at one of the six oyster bar tables. I'm a … [Read more...]