Krispy Kreme’s Fan-Favorites Return
The cute little football doughnuts are back at Krispy Kreme. The classic yeast-raised doughnuts are topped with chocolate icing and white laces, and can be customized with your favorite team. They are also offering tailgate packs, which include one dozen football doughnuts and one dozen of Krispy Kreme’s Original Glazed.
“Every year, we have customers anxiously awaiting the arrival of football doughnuts in stores,” said Krispy Kreme’s Chef Ron Rupocinski. “Krispy Kreme doughnut tailgate packs are the perfect treat for pre-game tailgates or a halftime snack. We hope our customers will make Krispy Kreme a part of their game day and Monday Night Football ritual!”
Football doughnuts are available from now until September 30. Beginning on October 1, football doughnuts will be available only on weekends until Super Bowl Sunday on February 1. Specially-ordered team color football doughnuts can be ordered at no additional cost by calling a local participating Krispy Kreme store at least 48 hours in advance.
Shimmer Wall Wakes
Tonight was the official lighting of the convention center shimmer wall…and it goes sumpum like this…
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Convention Center Opens Tomorrow
At Noon Friday the doors to the Raleigh Convention Center will officially open. I was able to take a sneak peek tonight and see the setup for the first event, the International Festival which runs this weekend.
RWO Show Must Go On
City officials announced that they will follow all plans, as scheduled, for the Raleigh Wide Open celebration beginning tomorrow.
Given present weather forecasts, the City of Raleigh is maintaining its schedule for the opening of the Raleigh Convention Center and Raleigh Wide Open 3.
City officials will continue to monitor Hurricane Hanna’s track and weather forecasts. If predictions are altered to include threatening conditions, changes in the celebration will be made.
The Raleigh Convention Center will be dedicated at noon on Friday.
Foster’s Hosting Double "Booty" Block Party
Fosters American Grille in Cameron Village will be hosting both Sleeping Booty and Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band in their parking lot next Thursday, September 11. The event’s proceeds will go to the Michael J Cawley Firefighter Memorial Foundation . Cawley was one of the responding firefighters who did not survive the World Trade Center’s terrorist attack. Gates open at 6pm.
Mo’s Diner Revamps Menu
With Fall around the corner, the fabulous (and oft-forgotten)
Mo’s Diner
in downtown Raleigh has updated its menu. All of the dishes are now under $20, and most look delicious. Mo’s Diner is one of Raleigh’s best restaurants and is located at 306 E. Hargett Street, adjacent to Moore Square.
STARTERS
baked oysters with fresh spinach, bacon & hollandaise 8.50
grilled andouille, red peppers & onions with remoulade 6.25
beef carpaccio, virgin olive oil, capers & parmesan 8.95
grilled spicy shrimp and remoulade 8.25
sauteed chicken livers, onions & madeira on goat crostini 10.50
grilled sea scallop, sauteed vegetables & lemon butter 9.95
sauteed spinach and cheeses with baked phyllo 7.50
SALADS
caesar salad 6.95
iceberg wedge with gorgonzola dressing & crispy bacon 7.50
pear salad with gorgonzola, pecans, greens & balsamic 8.25
mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers & vinaigrette 4.75
grilled caesar salad with bacon, eggs and shaved parmesan 9.95
asian greens & warm goat cheese with toasted pistachios 7.95
ENTREES
garlic & herb shrimp, mushrooms, capellini & romano 17.75
grilled pork tenderloin, caramelized onions & balsamic 16.75
pan roasted sea scallops, sauteed vegetables & mushroom jus 19.75
shrimp, chicken, andouille, rice & spicy tomatoes 17.75
pan fried catfish, remoulade & sauteed spinach 16.95
lemon linguini, mushrooms, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & pesto 15.50
spicy sea scallops & shrimp, saffron rice & cucumber salad 19.95
grilled chicken kebab, saffron rice & lemon butter 15.50
squash, spinach, green beans, corn & mashed potatoes 12.95
REI Offers Outing Opportunities
Nobody loves the great indoors better than I, however I still get excited by the merchandise and outing opportunities offered by REI at North Hills. Below the fold is the list of courses and outings happening over the next month.
Shimmer Wall Official Illumination Thursday
With Tropical Storm Hanna on the way, city officials have decided to throw the switch on the new convention center shimmer wall on tomorrow night (Thursday) at 8:45pm. The ceremony will happen across McDowell Street from the featured wall
Seinfeld Coming to Memorial Auditorium
What’s the deal with Jerry Seinfeld coming to Memorial Auditorium on November 14? That is something I’d…like…to..know.
Tickets
are $47-$77 and the internet presale begins September 17 at 10am. General public tix are available on 9/19 at 10am.
News & Observer With Massive Cuts
As reported earlier in “ Goodbye Local Newspaper “, the writing is on the wall at the News & Observer. Today the publisher, Sacramento-based McLatchy & Co., announced that it has offered voluntary buyouts to 40% (320) of its employees. WRAL is reporting that the newspaper anticipates few takers, and plans to eliminate 75 positions this month.
Raleigh Wide Open III Music Schedule
With all the varying festivities coming for the Raleigh Wide Open III celebration, it is difficult to assimilate all of the live entertainment options. Hopefully this tabular layout will help.
Clark Leaves 850/620
It appears that last Monday was the final day for Chris Clark at 850TheBuzz and 620TheBull. Bomani Jones will now sit in from 10-1pm on The Bull.
City Council Approves Edison Project
The Raleigh City Council today approved plans for The Edison by a vote of 6-2 (Crowder and Koopman opposed). Crowder is concerned that the city is rushing to approval without considering issues such as the projects’ shadows on neighboring buildings, worsened wind tunnel effect, exceptions to setback guidelines, and lack of Tier One housing. Koopman expressed his inability to understand the project’s context and its impact on the neighboring blocks, including Moore Square. Other concerns raised regarded traffic impacts in the immediate area as well as fire response issues the complex introduces. Councilman Isley vehemently expressed his approval for the project and feels that it is time that we reap the benefits of hundreds of millions of dollars of public investment into downtown.
The Edison is the latest project proposed in downtown by local developer Gregg Sandreuter, and will be located on the block bounded by Wilmington, Martin, Blount, and Davie Streets. The proposed 1,570,900 square foot project includes two 38-story (574′) and two 29-story (369′) towers rising out of a shared, 9-story base. The project will contain office space, a possible hotel, hundreds of dwelling units, and 1,706 parking spaces.
The Edison’s design is anything but finalized, though. Setback issues, space allocation, building heights, and other factors will be ironed out over many months. The project is expected to take around a decade to fully mature (including all 4 towers), and pre-leasing is expected to begin in 2010.
images courtesy Gregg Sandreuter
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