Category: Downtown Raleigh

  • Raleigh People: Check out the Raleigh Beer Guide Launch Party on Thursday

    Consider this your official invitation from me! On Thursday evening, my WRAL Out & About team will be co-hosting the official launch party for the hot off the press Raleigh Beer Guide, which is a new print guide to be distributed throughout Wake County and across travel rest areas across…

  • First Friday

    Denise will likely wring my neck for posting that picture of her. Sorry, Grube! But this is pretty much how my Friday nights roll in some way, shape, or form – at least every First Friday. And whatdya know, it’s that time of the month again… FIRST FRIDAY! Raleigh Folks:…

  • All Star Shenigans!

    “The fact the All-Star Game is awarded to the Hurricanes is a testament to the strength of this franchise and, above all, the enthusiasm and fantastic support that you ‘Caniacs have shown your team. When the Canes are home, you make RBC Center one of the loudest places in sports.”…

  • Country for Kids Concert on Thursday Night!

    Thursday night… be there! Only $25.00 – proceeds to visit this amazing place: http://www.ncchildrenshospital.org/ Buy tickets online at http://www.dpacnc.com/default.asp?dpac=19&objId=371. Details: Country for Kids concert at DPAC to benefit N.C. Children’s Hospital Curtis Media Group announced the addition of a charity concert, dubbed ’Country for Kids,” to the ninth annual N.C.…

  • Never Too Busy for a Little Brian Davis and Brantley Gilbert!

    My pals at City Limits Saloon in Downtown Raleigh are having a FREE concert tonight (courtesy of Bud Light’s One Night Stand… thank you Bud Light!) featuring Brantley Gilbert who I posted about earlier here. Who is opening for him? None other than our good buddy BRIAN DAVIS! It’s already…

  • Restaurant Review: The Cherry Bomb Grill

    (Click to enlarge – It’s not the best picture in the world, but it’s a fun “panoramic” courtesy of Nick’s Droid cell phone.) On Thursday night Nick and I ventured to the new Cherry Bomb Grill – now in the space of the former Joe’s Place, which for the record,…

  • So Many Options this Weekend

    The only problem will be finding time for them all! Retail, etc. SmartMomma Grand Opening (in their new location!)Saturday – 9/25 – 10:00am until 6:00pmhttp://smartmomma.com/Locations-Raleigh-NC-sp-6.htmlFirst 100 families to arrive are getting a nice free gift, which may or may not include a VERY nice discount from SmartMomma’s neighbors at Fred’s…

  • Come Check Out the DTR Water Tower on Wednesday!

    Who has $685,000 to lend me? I think this would make a GREAT location for my first restaurant… no? My friends at Glenwood Agency have listed this very cool water tower (and current home to the NC chapter of the American Institute of Architects) and are having a little open…

  • Last Call for Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week!

    It’s the last day to get out and enjoy Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week… so if you haven’t, get to a DTR restaurant today and make it count 🙂 Indulge your palate during the Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week — a week-long dining extravaganza showcasing the culinary talent in the heart of…

  • Holy Crap

    This girl has the best idea EVER. I freakin’ LOVE sandwiches!(And love even more that she will downright bring it to you!) http://www.porchrockin.com/ Essentially, she posts a menu on Sunday night. You email, call, or text to place an order. Lunch arrives at your location on sandwich day. How cool…