FOOD & DRINK
Lucky for Life ticket sold in Wake County wins $5,000
APEX, N.C. (WNCN) — A Lucky for Life lottery ticket sold in Wake County turned out to be very fortunate indeed. According to the North Carolina Education Lottery, a player who purchased their ticket in Apex won $5,000 in Sunday night’s drawing. It was sold at In & Out Market located at 321 S. Salem St.
Umbrella Dry Bar closing downtown Raleigh location after 4 months; debuting pop-up model
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina’s first non-alcoholic bar will soon close down its downtown Raleigh location, the owner announced Tuesday. Umbrella Dry Bar opened its doors on New Year’s Eve. About four months later, owner Meg Paradise said this Friday evening will be their next and...
Pet of the Day for April 22, 2024
Meet Bullfrog! His friends at SAFE Haven for Cats said Bullfrog came to them as a stray kitty from Knightdale. He had been in a colony for a while and the caregiver believed that he would be a fantastic indoor cat. Bullfrog is a genuine lap cat who loves his humans.
Introducing 'No Skips': A unique music event bringing people together
The Raleigh area music scene gets a fresh spin with "No Skips," the brainchild of media personality Alexandra Wurst, also known as Ayeeedubb. This local first-of-its-kind event is dedicated to creating a space for music lovers to connect over full album listens, artistic expression and good vibes. Wurst's passion for...
2 Triangle gardens on Yelp’s list of top 25 in U.S. and Canada
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — It’s Earth Day, a perfect day to appreciate the natural beauty surrounding us. According to Yelp, the Triangle is home to two of the best places to enjoy landscaped gardens in the United States and Canada. Coming in at No. 2 on Yelp’s Top...
Spring into May at the North Carolina Museum of History
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Museum of History is excited to announce a calendar full of free events as spring blooms into full swing!. The museum is delighted to announce the 10th annual Longleaf Film Festival, a free-to-attend festival highlighting the best independent film demonstrating a Tar Heel State connection. The festival will take place on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11. Longleaf provides a unique platform for filmmakers to showcase their work and engage with audiences and promises to be an unforgettable experience for all. Plan to see dozens of films—narrative and documentary shorts and features, animated films, music videos and more!
Two new taprooms have opened in the Triangle: Atomic Clock and Ponysaurus' Raleigh brewery
Two more breweries have opened across the Triangle this month. The latest: The popular Durham brewery Ponysaurus opened an outpost at the Raleigh Iron Works development in early April. In addition to an extensive list of house-made brews, the brewery's Raleigh location serves wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches and wings. Also opening this past week was Atomic Clock Brewing Co. in downtown Durham. Run by the brother-and-sister team of Brian (formerly of Town Brewing in Charlotte) and Colleen Quinn, Atomic Clock is at 501 Washington St., next to Plum.Expect several IPAs, a pilsner, an amber and a sour beer on the brewery's inaugural tap list, which is set to expand. The bar at Atomic Clock Brewing in downtown Durham. Photo: Zachery Eanes/Axios
City Club Raleigh’s Membership
Shake hands, break bread via City Club Raleigh. The buzz around membership clubs is at an all-time high (hey, Soho House!), and one Raleigh dining and lifestyle community is cashing in on the trend while ensuring its members are well-satiated—both socially and when it comes to grub. Enter Club City Raleigh’s just-launched City Exchange, a fulfilling twist on traditional club dues in which members’ $225 monthly fee equates to dining credits.
Chef Preeti Waas Announces the Closure of Cheeni Indian Food Emporium in Raleigh
Restaurateur Preeti Waas took to Instagram Reels yesterday to announce that Cheeni Indian Food Emporium in Raleigh (1141 Falls River Avenue) would close permanently on Monday, April 22. In the video, Waas says she “will not go into details” and “will not make excuses.” She also says, “We did more than we ever thought we could.”
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