Bars

Take the stress out of prepping and planning on Thanksgiving with these 13 restaurants + eateries offering takeout and dine-in seasonal feasts.
Sous Terre will open under Chef Scott Crawford’s Jolie to replace The Atlantic Lounge in Historic Oakwood — Crawford plans to honor existing key members.
In case you are tasked with planning the perfect birthday — or any — dinner celebration, here are three dinners to treat someone special to in the City of Oaks.
What’s better than a present you can eat? We can’t think of much. So we’re highlighting a few foodie gift finds in the area including pre-made baskets, gourmet eggnog, and more.
Learn how to make two classic cocktails from home using Durham Distillery’s Conniption American Dry and Barrel Aged Gin.
City Editors Cat + Allie visited Durham Distillery’s Corpse Reviver Cocktail Bar & Lounge to try a few festive cocktails featuring a mix of the distillery’s tried-and-true liquors + specialty features.
Renowned Raleigh restaurateur will close Poole’side Pies after service on Saturday, Dec. 23 and open another AC Restaurant in its place.
Five local businesses are showing out for the holidays by transforming their space into festive pop-ups featuring creative cocktails, kitschy Christmas decor, and much more.
City Editor Cat recently popped over to Lake Boone Shopping Center to check out what’s new and coming soon, and to try a few established eateries.
Yatai Market, a global-inspired fish market, restaurant, and speakeasy, is now open in Transfer Co. Food Hall celebrating the different types of sea fare.
Don’t be a chicken — nominate and vote for a local eatery whose chicken wings you think reign supreme in the City of Oaks.
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