Abu Omar Halal is opening at 709 W Peace Street, Raleigh, and is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, June 5th, 2021, from 11 a.m. until the early hours of June 6th. Come on out and give 100% Halal fare a try. Abu Omar Halal serves Halal street food and sandwiches, but is best known for its chicken shawarma. It offers vegetarian items as well. At the grand opening there will be FREE … [Read more...] about Get free baklava at the grand opening of Abu Omar Halal in Raleigh
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Dine Out Downtown: Streets will close to traffic in Raleigh for dining and live music
Dine Out Downtown is starting in Raleigh as the beautiful spring weather shows up, hopefully to stay for a while this time. On Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., in April through June, the streets in certain areas of Downtown Raleigh will be closed to traffic. Tables will be out on the street to allow more room for outside dining, and there will be live music nearby. You're encouraged to call … [Read more...] about Dine Out Downtown: Streets will close to traffic in Raleigh for dining and live music
Spring Wine & Brew Walk at Waverly Place
The Spring Wine & Brew Walk at Waverly Place, 302 Colonades Way, Cary, offers a chance to sample a number of wines, and help fight cancer, for just $25. You must be 21 or over to sample the wines. Spring Wine & Brew Walk Waverly Place Thursday, April 28th, 2022 5-8 p.m. This Spring, one of Waverly Place’s signature events returns with a new spin. Sip, shop … [Read more...] about Spring Wine & Brew Walk at Waverly Place
N.C. State Fair Spring Food Fest
It's back! Well, not the North Carolina State Fair, not yet -- you'll have to wait until October for that. But the N.C. State Fair is bringing some deliciousness to you with their Spring Food Fest, which will take place Friday, May 21st, to Sunday, May 23rd, 2021. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. There are picnic tables available. Some vendors take credit cards, but most are cash … [Read more...] about N.C. State Fair Spring Food Fest
Juneteenth Food Forage on the Eno
Wild Food Foragers is a group that searches out uncultivated foods growing around the Triangle. Its Facebook page is a good place to learn about upcoming outdoor excursions. Programs throughout the year educate aspiring foragers on proper etiquette, practice and techniques. The cost to go on most forage sessions are $20 or more. However, we are sharing them here because there are always two … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Food Forage on the Eno
Free food distribution in Durham May 21
Several community groups are distributing free food to those who are in need in Durham. The groups involved are: Raise Up NC Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival Carolina Jews for Justice The distribution event will be Friday, May 21st,, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Lakewood Shopping Center, 2000 Chapel Hill Road, Durham. Food pick-up is first come, … [Read more...] about Free food distribution in Durham May 21
Grand re-opening of Zambrero in Durham — music, prizes and $5 burritos and bowls
Zambrero is re-opening in University Hill in Durham on May 22nd, 2021, at 3109 Shannon Road, Durham. On May 22nd, enjoy live music, $5 standard bowls and burritos, a prize wheel, and gourmet popsicles from the Locopops food truck! There will be a giant burrito-cutting (instead of a ribbon-cutting) and you can also enjoy UHILL Walls, one of the largest collections of mural art in … [Read more...] about Grand re-opening of Zambrero in Durham — music, prizes and $5 burritos and bowls
National Chocolate Chip Day: Get 12 Nestle Toll House Cookies for $5
May 15th, 2021, is National Chocolate Chip Day! Celebrate by stopping by a participating Nestlé® Toll House® Café by Chip® and buying 12 fresh-baked Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip cookies for just $5. Toll House Cookies were invented in 1939 when Ruth Wakefield, who was running the successful Toll House restaurant in Whitman, Massachusetts, chopped up a bar of Nestle Semi-sweet … [Read more...] about National Chocolate Chip Day: Get 12 Nestle Toll House Cookies for $5
Cinco de Mayo & Mother’s Day Pop-Up at Imperial Center in Durham
Imperial Center, at 4309 Emperor Blvd, Durham, is hosting a Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day Pop-Up on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will feature Latin cuisine food trucks and vendors. Come on out and enjoy a delicious lunch and shop for a Mother's Day gift. Food Trucks: The Latin EffectThe Naked Empanada Vendors: Spiffy On-Demand Car CareDurham Cookie … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo & Mother’s Day Pop-Up at Imperial Center in Durham
Free BBQ and veggies at Geer Street Garden’s 10th Anniversary Party
Geer Street Garden, at 644 Foster Street, in Durham, has been serving up excellent, down-home food and drinks for 10 years. It's our family's favorite restaurant in Durham. It never fails us! Its home is in the former Fletcher's Gulf Station on the corner of Foster and Geer Streets. A lot has changed in Durham in 10 years, and we're lucky that Geer Street Garden has made it and still sharing … [Read more...] about Free BBQ and veggies at Geer Street Garden’s 10th Anniversary Party
