The Pizza Press is opening soon at 133 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill. They haven't announced the date of their grand opening yet, but if you want a free pizza at the grand opening, sign up here. Then you'll receive a free pizza when you purchase a beverage at the grand opening. I'd suggest keeping an eye on their Facebook page for announcements. Also, of course, we'll let you know on … [Read more...] about Sign up for a free pizza at The Pizza Press (Chapel Hill) grand opening
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Get a Free Guide to a Trail Showcasing Tasty Confections
The Surry Sonker Trail is a confectionary trail that showcases a heritage food passed down from generation to generation in Surry County in North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley. Free guides are now available for the Sonker Trail, which leads visitors to eight places that serve sonker on a daily basis. Of course, all this begs the question: what exactly is this tasty Southern delicacy? Sonker is … [Read more...] about Get a Free Guide to a Trail Showcasing Tasty Confections
Free Memorial Day Weekend cookout and more at Southern Seasons
Southern Season, at University Place, 201 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, is a destination for specialty foods. It features specialty food products, chocolate and candy, wine and beer, coffee and tea, prepared foods from the deli and salad bar, kitchen tools, home items, gifts and much more. Southern Season offers cooking classes for adults, teens and children. It also offers frequent tastings … [Read more...] about Free Memorial Day Weekend cookout and more at Southern Seasons
Food Truck Rodeo every Friday at The Frontier, RTP
Work in the RTP and looking for lunch? Every weekday there's a food truck at The Frontier, 800 Park Office Drive, RTP, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. On Fridays, same time, Fidelity Investments and The Research Triangle Foundation of NC host a Food Truck Rodeo, with be 4-6 trucks. To see the schedule of trucks, look here. There’s plenty of outdoor seating, but you’re welcome to bring picnic … [Read more...] about Food Truck Rodeo every Friday at The Frontier, RTP
Free Guide Maps Available for the New Surry County Wine Trail
A free guide is available to help visitors navigate through the heart of North Carolina's Yadkin Valley wine country. The new Surry County Wine Trail debuted in January with a full-color brochure map highlighting 15 wineries in and around Surry County, as well as five breweries and distilleries. Many Triangle residents may be surprised to learn that fantastic wine country getaways are just over … [Read more...] about Free Guide Maps Available for the New Surry County Wine Trail
Free event: Raleigh Rounds–Songwriters in the round, plus free dinner
Raleigh Rounds is a monthly Nashville-style songwriters in the round music event in downtown Raleigh. Three singer/songwriters share the stage and take turns performing their songs. It takes place at Isaac Hunter's Tavern, 414 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, on the 3rd Thursday of the month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There's no cost to attend, and dinner is even provided for free for … [Read more...] about Free event: Raleigh Rounds–Songwriters in the round, plus free dinner
Free food for UNC students
If you're a student at The University of North Carolina, you might know about PhreePhood. If you don't, you should! PhreePhood tweets any and all free food opportunities for UNC students. Some of the food freebies are available to the general public in the Triangle (focusing mostly on the Chapel Hill area) but many are specifically for UNC students. Follow PhreePhood on Twitter and you'll hear … [Read more...] about Free food for UNC students
Distillery tours and sampling every Saturday at Pinetop Distillery in Raleigh
Pinetop Distillery, 1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd in Raleigh, offers distillery tours and tastings every Saturday. Just show up between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Pinetop sells bottles of moonshine and gin products on the tour. It takes about 20 minutes to learn about the process and sample the spirits. The cost is $10. Private parties and large groups can request private tours and team building events … [Read more...] about Distillery tours and sampling every Saturday at Pinetop Distillery in Raleigh
Water Balloon contest at Durty Bull Brewing Company
Durty Bull Brewing Company, at 2016 Broadway Street in Durham, is a 15-barrel craft brewery and tasting room specializing in barrel aged and sour beers as well as other unconventional offerings brewed for the residents of The Bull City and beyond. They host frequent events, which can be found on their Facebook page. Here are a few free events coming up: Saturday, July 29th, 3 p.m. to 5 … [Read more...] about Water Balloon contest at Durty Bull Brewing Company
Where and when to pick blueberries (and blackberries, and more) in the Triangle
Nothing beats freshly picked produce, and it can be fun to do it yourself. An outing to a U-pick farm can be a great summer tradition for kids. Before you head out, make sure to call and check on conditions. Hours can change depending on the weather and how the crop is doing. In fact, no matter what you see about hours on any other lists...still call. These lists cover Chatham, Orange, … [Read more...] about Where and when to pick blueberries (and blackberries, and more) in the Triangle
