Downtown Bars Approach Opening
A couple of new bars coming to downtown are on the verge of officially opening. The old space that was The Office will soon be Tantra Ultra Lounge. Word is that they are having their VIP opening tonight.
A much-anticipated upfit on Glenwood is finally having its soft opening tonight. , located next to the Armadillo Grill, is a European, chic lounge with a wide range of music and a patio (great night to be out, tonight!)
Who Should Play Downtown Live 2010?
If you took in any of the Downtown Live events this summer you probably had a good time. The good folks over at Deep South Entertainment want your input for next summer’s lineup. They’ve put together a that will help guide them toward what we want. Here’s to 2010 being the best season ever!
A/J’s New York Eatery Now Open in Crabtree
The former location of Le Garlic Bistro is now home to A/J’s New York Eatery. The food court restaurant’s menu features deli sandwiches made with Boar’s Head meats including ham, turkey, roast beef, pastrami, corned beef, and others. Additionally they serve breakfast sandwiches, hot dogs, cheeseburgers, homemade salads, and cold cuts by the pound. Hopefully it will be a good enough addition (to an already strong food court) to push out Subway.
Man V. Food Features Durham Tonight
Tonight’s episode of Man Vs. Food travels to Durham where they find the and . The also mentions , , , , and . The show airs at 10pm on Travel Channel (rerun at 11pm). Here are some more details:
Durham has been called the "Cradle of Cue", so Adam starts his journey with a search for some good ole Eastern Carolina BBQ. His search lands him at , which I’ve personally been to and can say from experience is absolutely to die for! They’re known for their chopped BBQ pork, which btw isn’t really chopped, it’s stirred (that’s how tender it is!). In Adam’s own words, the pork "coats your tongue like velvet".
Next up, Adam heads to which is known for big breakfasts and big burgers. This place is just down the street from Duke University and is a hot spot for tailgating and eating. Adam tries the Garbage Burger – a double cheeseburger topped with bacon, chili, coleslaw, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and condiments. This burger is so messy Adam says, "I feel I need to eat it in the shower".
What do a gymnast, cheerleader, football player, and foodie from Brooklyn all have in common? They’re running the Doughman Relay together for the main event of the episode! Adam and fellow Travel Channel host Dhani Jones team up with a couple locals to take on this 15 mile race of running, biking, swimming, and eating. I don’t want to give too much away, but there is a fried green tomato sandwich involved and Dhani kicks some serious booty on the bike! Will they place in the top five?
Tune-in Wednesday, September 2nd, at 10 E/P to find out! In the meantime, check out this about Wimpy’s Grill (and feel free to post this on your blog).
Bloom Coming to Cary
Food Lion’s “upscale” line of stores, , will open a store in Cary this coming winter. The store will anchor the new Fairview Village shopping Center, located at the corner of Ten-Ten and Holly Springs Roads ().
Bloom’s merchandise is not what makes the store special. Rather it is the in-basket scanners, kiosks, and easy-to-reach shelving that makes Bloom interesting. It is nice to see a grocer who is trying some things outside of the carbon copy systems we see in most grocery stores.
Rudino’s Coming to Olde Raleigh
According to TBJ, the former Hollywood Video space in Olde Raleigh Village will soon be the newest location for . While the shopping center is almost in the shadows of the RBC Center, the addition will become the third Italian restaurant for that particular block of Edwards Mill Road, including Stromboli’s and Bella Monica.
Hotel Indigo Opens in RTP
The first for North Carolina is now open, . The 125-room boutique hotel sits in an office park setting a few hundred yards from the I-40/Miami Blvd interchange in RTP. The hotel features plush bedding, “hardwood-style” flooring with area rugs, 42” HDTVs, and a heated indoor pool.
WakeUP Sponsors Transportation Discussion
On Wednesday (Sept. 2), WakeUP Wake County will be at the Busy Bee Cafe (). The panel discussion, which begins at 6:30pm, features :
- David King, President, Triangle Transit Authority
- Deborah Ross, NC Representative, Raleigh District 38
- Nina Szlosberg, NC Board of Transportation
- John White, Director, Durham Chamber of Commerce
Pops To Play in Moore Square
that the North Carolina Symphony will be playing a free concert in Moore Square on Saturday, September 12 (7:30pm). The symphony had to cancel its annual Pops In The Park concert due to budget constraints. Attendees may bring picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and blankets. Also performing will be the Red Clay Ramblers.
LEGO Mini-Build Coming Tomorrow
Tomorrow the LEGO store in Crabtree will be holding it’s . The session allows children ages 6-12 a changes to build a small project. It goes from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, but there are limited spaces available, so parents and their children have been lining up in the 4 o’clock hour for previous sessions. This month’s mini-build is a pencil and a book.
The LEGO store is on the first floor of in the center court (Across from Belk Men’s Store).
The Cult Coming to Lincoln Theatre
November 13 will be a sad day for rock-hating hipsters as comes to Raleigh (first time ever in this city??). They will be playing at the Lincoln Theatre on Friday, November 13. went on sale yesterday and are $30 in advance, $35 at the door.
Everclear Coming to Lincoln Theatre
On Thursday, October 8, will make their return to Raleigh playing the in downtown. Ticket are $20 in advance.
Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week Begins
Today begins , a weeklong dining showcase of downtown’s culinary talent. During dinner hours thru Sunday night, select restaurants displaying Restaurant Week flags will offer three-course prix fixe dinners for $20 to $30.
President and CEO of the Downtown Raleigh Alliance, David Diaz, says, “We’re excited to bring the Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week to residents, patrons, and visitors alike. This promotion extends diners a unique opportunity to eat at some of downtown’s most reputable restaurants at very affordable prices.”
Although no tickets are required, reservations are strongly recommended (when applicable). Online reservations can be made at almost half of the venues through OpenTable. These reservation links are available on the Restaurant Week website. Menus will also be posted as they are submitted by participating venues. For more information from your mobile device, visit .
Participating Restaurants
- 18 Seaboard
- Globe
- Second Empire
- 42nd Street Oyster Bar
- Humble Pie
- Sitti
- 518 West Italian Cafe
- The Irregardless Cafe
- Solas
- The Big Easy
- Jibarra
- Sono
- Bogart’s American Grill
- The Mint
- Sullivan’s Steakhouse
- Caffé Luna
- Mo’s Diner
- Tasca Brava
- Dos TaQuitos Centro
- Poole’s Diner
- Wild Ginger
- The Duck and Dumpling
- Posta Tuscan Grille
- Zely and Ritz
- Fins
- Red Room
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