Triangle Restaurant News
Triangle restaurant news…that not everyone knows. Impress your co-workers at the water cooler.
Featured Restaurant News
- You are hearing it here first. At a Raleigh Chamber event yesterday, Eschelon Experiences head man G. Patel revealed some details on his next venture – this one on the ground floor of the new Charter Square building in downtown Raleigh. Construction begins November 30th on Haymaker, a bar concept that will occupy roughly 2,000 square feet. Look for an opening in Spring 2016. In the meantime, check out Eschelon here.
Turkey Day Dining Information
If you are looking to eat out for Thanksgiving, you better move fast. Check out the News & Observer’s list of Triangle area restaurants that will be open on turkey day! Better get your reservation in now!
But what if you still want to host, but simply don’t want to do all the cooking? Or at least not the turkey. Well, Raleigh’s Q Shack at North Hills will take care of that for you. But you have to get your order in by tonight (Friday) at 8 p.m.! Everything from the turkey to all the sides you want. Trust me, I’ve been doing this at the Lennard residence for two years now and it is great! Get all the details here on ordering your turkey and/or sides and make your Thanksgiving much more enjoyable this year!
And finally, I will be in a food coma next Friday. Therefore, no Friday Fun Food Facts next Friday. Enjoy your time with family and friends…and hug them a little tighter this year!
Wake County Restaurant News
- The News & Observer reported this week that Daniel Whitaker, owner of Green Planet Catering, has taken over as managing partner at The Person Street Pharmacy Cafe, located at 702 N. Person Street in downtown Raleigh. Patrick Cowden, who folks will remember from Jean-Claude’s in the ‘90s, will become the executive chef for the restaurant and for Whitaker’s catering company beginning in December. Look for an expanded breakfast offering, an expanded lunch menu and a makeover in the dining area. Keep up with all the changes on their Facebook page.
- The Triangle Business Journal reported this week that following quickly on the heels of the opening of the North Raleigh store, the next location of Rise, in Raleigh’s Cameron Village, will open on December 5th…just in time for the holidays! This one is located at at 530 Daniels St. at the corner of Daniels and Smallwood (former Best Buy mobile shop). Check out Rise-Cameron Village here.
- The Triangle Business Journal reported last week that Vita Vite (Italian for “life” and “vine”), a new wine bar that doubles as a gallery for local and regional artists, is coming to downtown Raleigh’s Warehouse District. Owner Lindsay Rice is now hoping to open prior to Thanksgiving, but check out their Facebook page to get the latest. They are opening in the remodeled space at 313 W. Hargett St. that was formerly a nightclub.
- According to the Triangle Business Journal, Charlotte-based Hickory Tavern will be opening their second Triangle-area location in Holly Springs in the Harris Teeter-anchored Southpark Village shopping center. They have another location in Carrboro. No word yet on a timeline. Check out Hickory Tavern here.
Durham, Orange & Chatham County Restaurant News
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WRAL reported this week that the folks over at The Bagel Bar on Weaver Dairy Road in Chapel Hill just announced that they will be opening a second location over in Durham. All we can tell at this point is that they will be in the “heart of downtown.” Keep up with their latest announcements on their Facebook page here.
Closings
- And then there were none. Got word this week from reader Rob Longo that the Lime Fresh Mexican Grill in Morrisville’s Park West shopping center has closed. With that, you’ll have to head to either Florida or Texas to get your Lime fix.
Food Trucks
- For a listing of ALL food truck events, head over to Art’s page, The Wandering Sheppard on all things food truck related here.
Events
- Rocky Top Hospitality is partnering with A Place At The Table, a pay-what-you-can cafe coming to Hillsborough Street, by hosting a Seasonal Community Dinner on Tuesday, November 24th at 5:30 pm at 1705 Prime in Raleigh. RTH Executive Chef Adam Reid has created an incredible three-course meal, each course paired with a delicious Double Barley beer. Come enjoy a great dinner, support a worthy cause, and become part of APATT’s quickly growing community. All proceeds will go directly to A Place at the Table. Each “Dinner with Beer Pairings” ticket is $40 and includes appetizers and one beer before dinner, as well as a three-course meal and an 8 oz. beer paired with each course. The “Dinner without Beer” ticket is $30 and includes everything but the beer. Purchase tickets here. And get more information on A Place At The Table here.
- Things are gearing up for the 2016 version of Triangle Restaurant Week – it will be here before we know it. The next rendition will take place January 25 through the 31st. Start planning your week now.
- The 4th Annual Bull City Food & Beer Experience will be held next year on April 10th, but tickets go on sale today (November 20th) at 12 noon. Looks like tickets will be available through DPAC again this year and you can visit the DPAC ticket center to avoid service charges. Check them out on Facebook here.
Food Bank Corner
- No child or family should go hungry during the holidays… and with your help, they won’t! That’s the power of your giving when you contribute to the Food Bank’s Online Holiday Meals Drive. $35 will feed a child for two months. $120 will provide enough food to sustain a family through the winter months. $210 will provide more than 1,000 piping hot holiday meals to local families. Every dollar donated provides five meals! Help them reach the goal of providing 2.4 million meals before December 31 and ensure that no one goes hungry this holiday season…Donate Now!
