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Foodie News: Velvet Taco to open first Raleigh location
Got word this week that Velvet Taco, the nationally acclaimed taco restaurant known for its imaginative, globally inspired tacos, will be opening its first Raleigh location at North Hills on Feb. 16. The restaurant will occupy the former World of Beer space at the base of Captrust Tower in the Park District. With quite an eclectic menu, look for everything from Korean Fried Rice and Nashville Hot Tofu to Spicy Tikka Chicken and Fish N’ Chips. And don’t miss their signature Red Velvet Cake for dessert! Get familiar with them here.
WRAL
Tar Heel Traveler: Bullock's Barbecue
A Durham restaurant has been serving barbecue for more than 70 years. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler shares how they've withstood the test of time.
Axios
Dreamville Festival successor still lacks 2026 dates
Organizers behind the successor to Raleigh's Dreamville Festival still don't have 2026 dates. Why it matters: The city is keen to keep Dreamville alive despite the original organizers stepping back last year. The festival draws tens of thousands of people to Raleigh every spring, and attendees inject millions of dollars into the local economy.
hoodline.com
Zebulon Gears Up for Community Unity with Classic Cars and Charity Event at Universal Chevrolet
Zebulon, North Carolina, will host a free community event featuring classic cars, with complimentary coffee and breakfast. The Zebulon Police Department shared the invitation on a social media post, encouraging residents to attend and enjoy the gathering. The event, hosted by Universal Chevrolet, will allow residents to display cars, trucks,...
hoodline.com
Cary Sparkles as Annual Light-Based Art Installation Returns to Downtown
Cary’s downtown is hosting GLOW, a pop-up light-based art installation designed to brighten the winter months. The exhibit, which opened in January, will remain on display along Academy Street until mid-March. It features a variety of light displays, including a large floral design and spring-themed projections on the historic Ivey-Ellington House.
raleighmag.com
Sip, Snack & Spin Outside Raleigh
5 spots to check out outside city limits for bites, vinyl, coffee and more. The vinyl revival is real—and spinning up nostalgia in this Bull City living room-esque record and book shop pushing both used and new selects with a focus on “independent labels/publishers and outsider voices.” Dig through vinyl, CDs, tapes and vintage apparel, then stick around for film screenings, readings, markets and live sets from local bands and DJs. Because at its core, The Fuzzy Needle is a gathering space built for curiosity, conversation and connection—rewarding every visit with fresh sounds and new favorites. thefuzzyneedle.com.
qcitymetro.com
Ari Lennox 'Vacancy' tour will stop in Charlotte and Raleigh
R&B singer Ari Lennox is coming to Charlotte this summer to promote her new "Vacancy" album. Her Saturday, June 6, performance at the Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre will conclude a 31-city tour announced this week by concert promoter Live Nation. The Grammy-nominated singer will also perform on Wednesday, June 3,...
themycenaean.org
Beasley’s Chicken and Honey closes for good in Raleigh
Beasley’s Chicken and Honey, an iconic Downtown Raleigh restaurant, permanently closed last weekend. The beloved Ashley Christensen staple opened 14 years ago, rising in popularity for its unique spin on fried chicken dishes, which — as the name suggests — they infused with honey. I was a...
raleighmag.com
Glenwood’s Sage Room Gets Face-lift
Glenwood South gets its groove back with new club opening. If you thought Downtown Raleigh’s nightlife scene was cooling off, think again. Dropping a fresh jolt of after-dark energy on Glenwood South is Hibernian Hospitality Group’s Sage Room at Botanical Lounge, officially hitting the scene Jan. 28. Originally...
nrn.com
Darden to end its Bahama Breeze brand
Darden Restaurants Inc., which had previously said it was going to sell or convert the remaining 28 locations of Bahama Breeze, said on Tuesday that it was going to close half of them outright and convert the others to another one of its restaurant concept. It said the restaurants targeted...