So, big week last week for ITB-ers… Brewery gets bulldozed and Fosters is in fetters. For Foster’s- or is it Felson’s- this is a decades-long run come to an end (rumors about the owner putting it up his nose or underage-drinking-gone-girl-in-hospital-wrong abound – emphasis on the word rumors, send the hate mail to your ex … Continue reading
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: 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
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
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
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
