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Shift Drink at Counter Culture Coffee — monthly pop-up coffee shop with free beverages

Counter Culture Coffee is a Durham coffee roastery with a focus on quality and sustainability. You can order the coffee to be shipped throughout the United States and Canada. Realizing that creating an excellent cup of coffee requires knowledge and not just good beans, Counter Culture Coffee has established a training center in Durham, as well training centers in many other locations around the … [Read more...] about Shift Drink at Counter Culture Coffee — monthly pop-up coffee shop with free beverages

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Food and drink

Bee Day at Wake Forest Farmers’ Market August 20

Wake Forest Farmers' Market is a year-round, all-local, market that takes place at 235 S. Taylor Street, Wake Forest, NC. April to October: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.November to March: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wake Forest Farmers' Market was founded over 20 years ago. Shop for vegetables, micro greens, meats, honey, flowers, and more. Wake Forest Farmers' Market hosts events throughout the year. Keep … [Read more...] about Bee Day at Wake Forest Farmers’ Market August 20

Carrabba’s: Buy an entrée and bring home a free lasagna August 2-8

From Tuesday, August 2nd, to Monday, August 8th, 2022, dine at Carrabba's and bring home a free lasagna! When you dine-in and enjoy one of 18 signature entrées, you'll bring home over a pound of the restaurant's made-from-scratch lasagna for free. Carrabba’s Lasagne features pasta layers with pomodoro sauce, meat sauce, ricotta, parmesan, romano and mozzarella cheese. Triangle area … [Read more...] about Carrabba’s: Buy an entrée and bring home a free lasagna August 2-8

Hillsborough Street $4 Food Walk in Raleigh

Live it Up! Hillsborough is presenting the $4 Food Walk for five Wednesdays this summer. On these dates, participating restaurants will offer $4 small plate offerings to customers, as a way to introduce locals to the diverse and delicious food and beverages available from the Hillsborough Street District merchants. Stroll several blocks from Meredith College to the NC State blocks and down to … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Street $4 Food Walk in Raleigh

East Fork Pottery Seconds Sale at Counter Culture Coffee

East Fork, the DTC ceramics and tabletop company with a cult-following, is coming to Durham to partner with Counter Culture Coffee. They're bringing their "Seconds Sale" to Counter Culture Coffee, 812 Mallard Avenue, Durham, NC, on Sunday, July 31st, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a day of delicious coffee, beautiful pottery and great vibes. All pottery will be 30% off. East Fork … [Read more...] about East Fork Pottery Seconds Sale at Counter Culture Coffee

Cary Downtown Chowdown Food Truck Rally July 24

Cary's Downtown Chowdown brings food and entertainment to Downtown Cary. The next two take place on Sunday, April 10th, and Sunday, July 24th, 2022, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. They take place on Academy Street in Downtown Cary. The events also feature music, so come to relax, and stay a while. Accessible parking is available in the parking lot of the Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue. July 24th … [Read more...] about Cary Downtown Chowdown Food Truck Rally July 24

Pork, Pickles & Peanuts at Duke Homestead — free event July 23

Duke Homestead State Historic Site, at 2828 Duke Homestead Rd, Durham, is holding a free event, Pork, Pickles & Peanuts, on Saturday, July 23rd, 2022, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Celebrate North Carolina food and history and food at this fun family event. The event includes BBQ and pie contests. You can taste the BBQ (for a small donation) and vote for your favorite. The event also … [Read more...] about Pork, Pickles & Peanuts at Duke Homestead — free event July 23

“Pay what you can” farm stand every Saturday on First Fruits Farm in Louisburg

PLEASE NOTE: The event will not be happening March 12th, due to the weather. Every Saturday, First Fruits Farm, at East River Road, Louisburg, is hosting a "Pay What You Can" Farm Stand. It really is what it sounds like. There are no strings attached.  The produce will be available from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or earlier if it sells out. The produce will vary. Check on First Fruits … [Read more...] about “Pay what you can” farm stand every Saturday on First Fruits Farm in Louisburg

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Food and drink

Papa Murphy’s: Donate school supplies in Wake County and get $5 off a pizza

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza is hosting school supply drives at all seven of its Wake County locations, in support of WakeEd's Tools4Schools. The supply drives are running from Monday, July 11th, to Tuesday, August 16th, 2022. During this time, if you donate supplies at a participating Papa Murphy's, you'll receive $5 off any Family Size Pizza. Participating Papa Murphy's … [Read more...] about Papa Murphy’s: Donate school supplies in Wake County and get $5 off a pizza

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