Triangle Tattle

Medford charms the boob tube via WRAL’s piece on upcoming histo-hot spot Joel Lane’s Public House on Glenwood South… oh – and the beer list is up per joellanes.com: Local Drafts: LoneRider Sweet Josie Brown LoneRider Shotgun Betty Red Oak Foothills Hoppyum Triangle Golden Ale Import Beer: New Castle Stella Amstel Guiness Bells 2 Hearted … Continue reading »

Add a lil history to your cultured First Friday with a stop in the historical hot spot as Raleigh’s newest upcoming watering hole Joel Lane’s opens for a sneak-peak cameo hour on First Friday to feature North Carolina’s Michael Whitlark. Per co-owner Zack Medford: “Michael’s talent with a paint brush is incredible, and we are … Continue reading »

From Revolving doors: Who’s opening; who’s closing; what’s next:  Babylon: Enter Morrocan food in downtown Raleigh – with swank to boot… Restaurant. Lounge. Poolside. Now officially open with one of the largest patio spots in the city. More on Babylon—Without a complete website – all the buzz about Babylon is just buzz – no one seems to know what … Continue reading »

Those history-and-hooch-pairing Hunter’s boys are at it again… Having already reconstructed the token tavern of our capitalhood by resurrecting the Isaac Hunter’s bar for which our state’s capital location was determined, now they’re bringing the traditions of Isaac Hunter’s to Glenwood South—and throwing a nod to father of Raleigh Joel Lane in the process. Set to … Continue reading »

Per Release: Raleigh — The Peace College Board of Trustees announced today that Peace College plans to become William Peace University.   “Becoming William Peace University reflects our growth as an institution and will deepen and broaden our ability to help our students succeed,” said Beth Cherry, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees and a … Continue reading »

Per Release: Expanding opportunities westward, Eschelon Hospitality has officially moved into historic Cameron Village. Since opening in 2008,Cameron Bar and Grill had been owned by the DiMartino brothers.  After purchasing the business last month, G Patel, alongside his hospitality company, are excited to move into one of the Village’s prestigious establishments. Since its inception in 1949, Cameron Village has been one of … Continue reading »

North Carolina Symphony Pops in the City   Sample your Symphony this Labor Day weekend with free concert for every taste. Hear Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, John Williams, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more outdoors, in the heart of downtown Raleigh.   William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor   FREE CONCERT   Sun, Sept 4, 7:30pm Raleigh Amphitheater, Raleigh … Continue reading »

That revolving door is swinging so fast around here lately, you seriously better not let it hit you on the ass on the way through. So – a couple updates. Out: Fai Thai – which opened in March 2011, taking over the ever-popular Duck and Dumpling mainstay, is already closed. Looks like Empire Eats hopes … Continue reading »

The Oxford Gastropub in downtown Raleigh revealed its new summer menu this week.  This menu combines fresh summer ingredients with traditional gastropub fare and even includes several gluten free options.  The lunch, dinner, dessert and late night menus have all been updated with exciting new options, ranging from the Butcher Block sandwich to Milk & Cookies.     … Continue reading »

Zinda New Asian Breaks Ground on Fayetteville Street   Eat Well, Live Well   RALEIGH, NC – June 8, 2011 – Eschelon Hospitality will officially break ground on a new 8,000 square foot restaurant this month.  Zinda New Asian, the most recent concept by G Patel, is located onFayetteville street in the RBC Plaza beside its sister restaurants:  Sono and The Oxford.  This Eschelon establishment will … Continue reading »

It’s a Bottle Revolution… set to pop the cap Aug. 2 Aug. 26 at 4025 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh.  The Revolution lay in the approach… brewing up daily tastings, rotating releases, seasonals, craft beers… and they’ll keep a record of your purchases (not to make you feel like an alki… just so they can help you … Continue reading »

Porch Rockin’ is back this week with all kinds of yummy goodness.  Stop by Liza’s booth and see what she has cooked up for you! Muddy Dog Roasting Company is also back this week.  We love having a coffee vendor.  Muddy Dog will have roasted coffee beans, loose tea and beverages for on-site consumption:  hot … Continue reading »

MEDIA ALERT CAM Raleigh, the Contemporary Art Museum, is open late on Friday, July 15th for Third Friday. CAM Raleigh is open until 9 p.m. every Third Friday for the ultimate end of week happy hour, offering beverages, music from local DJs, and cutting-edge artwork. July Third Friday features music by DJs Yu & Shah … Continue reading »

Love Nancy Tuttle May by the way… what a treat for Eno goers! Eno Gallery  – 2 ongoing July exhibitions:   ‘Best in the West Clay Invitational’ — An exhibition of new ceramic work by Akira Satake Exhibition date: June 24 –  August 24 Nancy Tuttle May A very special exhibition celebrating 35 years of inspiration. Nancy Tuttle May’s paintings are in collections worldwide … Continue reading »

Whole Foods Market Raleigh on Wade Avenue will be hosting our “Summer’s Best Grilling and Live Music Series” every Friday evening from July 15 – August 2 from 6-8p. Music will be free and open to the public, and a variety of burgers will be sold and cooked-to-order for our customers. A wonderful fam-friendly series … Continue reading »

RALEIGH, NC – July 5, 2011 – Escape to Hawaii without every leaving Raleigh, thanks to a luau party hosted by Mura at North Hills and ZSpotlight. The luau-inspired sushi tasting is on Thursday, July 7. Attendees can expect several cash bars and an assortment of sushi stations set up throughout the patio. Hula girls … Continue reading »

 Per release: RALEIGH, NC –The Oxford, located on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh, has the antidote for a healthier life.  Patrons can enjoy a special menu Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  There is no calorie count here; guests are simply encouraged to come in during the specified time and eat a well-balanced portion-controlled meal.  This allows the … Continue reading »

CAM Raleigh Presents First U.S. Museum Show of Commissioned Works by New York-Based Artist Rebecca Ward.  Opening Artist Reception on July 29. On view at CAM Raleigh from July 29 – October 31, 2011 is the second installment of the Emerging Artists Series featuring Rebecca Ward. Born 1984 in Waco, Texas, Rebecca Ward currently lives and works in Brooklyn.An … Continue reading »

Per Release: Welcome to the first installment of the Beltline Brew Tours Insider for June and July.  We have lots of things going on and wanted to make sure you don’t miss an opportunity to meet us or join us for one of our tours! Beltline Brew Tours now has scheduled tours with three Durham … Continue reading »

Rebus Works gallery, located in historical Boylan Heights, downtown Raleigh, began The Saturday Market at Rebus Works in April.  The market will continue weekly through November 19, 2011.  The idea is to combine farmers, crafters, and food and beverage trucks in one location.  Although the idea is not new, it is new to Raleigh.  The … Continue reading »

Miss that Busy Bee bean buzz? The Bee hocked their barista element in Feb of this year to focus more on the thriving aspects of their biz. Libations are good – but damn nothing replaces a latte on the roof in fall… Alas, the Wilmoore Cafe has moved in to the spot next door (223 … Continue reading »

The following list is the 2011 Annual Events & Festivals for the Smithfield, North Carolina area, which includes the towns of Archer Lodge, Benson, Clayton, Four Oaks, Kenly, Micro, Pine Level, Princeton, Selma, Smithfield and Wilson’s Mills. Johnston County is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina along Interstates 95 and 40, only 30 … Continue reading »

Merging drinking and driving (or driving and drinking) in a less-likely-to-make-you-a-hood-ornament kind of way. Just make sure you cab it home… Glenwood South Restaurant Introduces Raleigh Bike & Brew RALEIGH, N.C. (May 6, 2011) – The Diner, an American-themed restaurant located in the heart of Glenwood South, will launch a weekly social bicycling outing starting Monday, … Continue reading »

Cox dubs hot brunch spots just in time for ‘brunch season’ – with Mother’s Day and graduations approaching aplenty. My stomach’s at Cantina 18… shrimp and grits benedict, anyone? Or kickin’ it on that Humble Pie patio. Just sayin’. Cantina 18 433 Daniels St., Raleigh 835-9911  www.cantina18.com Capital Club 16 16 W. Martin St., Raleigh 747-9345 … Continue reading »

In the coming months, the ‘chikin’—underrepresented in the village—is staging a “coo.”  So, chuck the cow and cluck over to Cameron.  Just don’t do it yet or you’ll be sitting in an empty parking lot. Per announcement: “In the coming months, Chick-fil-A plans to build a new, uniquely designed restaurant in the underutilized portion of … Continue reading »