5 Hispanic-owned businesses to support around the Triangle

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Coffee and churros inside of Epilogue Books.

The inviting + welcoming atmosphere of Epilogue. | Photo provided by Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews

Did you know Hispanic Heritage Month starts today? The month-long celebration (Thurs., Sept. 15-Sat., Oct. 15) is a national holiday dedicated to recognizing the contributions + achievements of Hispanic Americans.

Here are five Hispanic-owned businesses in the Triangle to consider supporting this month:

Epilogue Books

📍 109 E. Franklin St., Ste. 100, Chapel Hill
Books and churros go hand in hand at Epilogue Books, an independent bookstore that opened in 2019. Owners Miranda and Jaime Sanchez took their love of food, culture, and books and transformed it into a bookstore experience unlike any other found in the Triangle. Pro tip: Check out Epilogue’s staff picks if you need a recommendation for your next read — and don’t forget to check out its new sister shop, Prologue Used and Rare Books, right next door.

Alpaca Chicken

📍 11 locations throughout the Triangle
Ruby Bakhshi started Alpaca in 2006 — since then, the business has expanded across the Triangle. The family-owned business specializes in Peruvian “Pollo a la Brasa”-style rotisserie chicken, marinated and slow cooked over natural wood charcoal in a custom-made rotisserie oven. Yum.

Gonza Tacos Y Tequila

📍 Six locations in the Triangle
Gonza Salamanca and Carlos Rodriguez opened this award-winning taco + tequila joint in 2011. Diners will find colorful decor, hand-crafted cocktails, and authentic Colombian-Mexican cuisine at Gonza. Pro tip: While the weather is still nice, grab a table on the patio and dine outside at the North Raleigh location.

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Today

Raleigh Night Market | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 5-9 p.m. | City Market + Moore Square | Free | Shop from local curators, grab a bite from food trucks + enjoy the Jazz in the Square performance by NiiTO. 🛍️
Trivia Night | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Vault Craft Beer, 518 W. South St. | Free | Grab a drink from the bar and enjoy a night of challenging questions hosted by Hammered Trivia.
Under the Skin | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 7-8 p.m. | North Carolina Museum of History | Any donation | Analyze paintings under a microscope to learn about early exterior paints at historic sites like the Joel Lane House. 🔬
BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival | Thurs., Sept. 15-Sun., Sept. 18 | 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham St., Cary | $6 per screening | This four-day film festival features work from more than 20 regional, national + international filmmakers, a live table read, and screenwriting and filmmaking workshops taught by industry pros. 🎥 *

Friday

Alec Benjamin | Fri., Sept. 16 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr. | $56+ | Listen to this singer-songwriter perform songs like “Let Me Down Slowly.”
Frozen | Fri., Sept. 16 | 8 p.m. | DPAC, 123 Vivian St., Durham | $15+ | Yoo hoo, big summer blowout — don’t miss this traveling Disney Broadway performance. ❄️

Saturday

Annual Historic Oberlin Village BBQ | Sat., Sept. 17 | 5-8 p.m. | 815 Oberlin Rd. | $20 | Pig out on a dinner plate provided by City Barbeque and listen to music by the John Brown Jazz Band — bring a chair. 🍖
Nas and Wu-Tang Clan | Sat., Sep. 17 | 8 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek | $45+ | Watch this hip-hop group perform hits like “Protect Ya Neck” with special guest Nas on the NY State Of Mind Tour.

Sunday

Literary Pursuits | Sun., Sept. 18 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Quail Ridge Books, 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd. | $16 | Join this book club to discuss a classic, the author, and the book’s importance. 📚
NC State women’s soccer vs. Wake Forest | Sun., Sept. 18 | 7 p.m. | Dail Soccer Field, 2495 Cates Ave. | Free | Watch the Pack take on the Demon Deacons. ⚽

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Weather

84º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain ☀️

Civic

City Council added a new line for residents to participate in council meetings. Raleighites have three minutes to leave a voicemail to publicly comment on agenda items included in upcoming meetings. The line (919-301-9499) will open the Thursday before each meeting, starting today at 5 p.m. (INDY Week)
Voting began for November’s midterm elections on Fri., Sept. 9, making NC one of the first states to kick off the process. As of Tues., Sept. 13, 204 ballots have already been submitted to the NC Board of Elections. Register online by Fri., Oct. 14 to receive your ballot. 🗳 (ABC 11)

Opening

Decree Company, a custom stationary shop specializing in wedding, holiday, and greeting cards, held its soft opening at 135 E. Martin St. last weekend. Stop by the grand opening on Sat., Sept. 24 to create your own bespoke stationary and to watch a historic letterpress machine do its thing. 💌

Sports

On Tuesday, the ACC released its men’s basketball schedule, which includes some close to home rivalries. Duke will make an appearance at PNC Arena to take on NC State on Wed., Jan. 4 + the Tar Heels will duke it out with the Blue Devils on Sat., Feb. 4 in Durham. More local rivalries to watch. 🏀 (WRAL)

Community

Want to show off your prized livestock, food, or artwork? Entries are now open for competitions at the NC State Fair (Tues., Oct. 13-Sun., Oct. 23). Submission forms can be mailed in, submitted on the website, or uploaded via the ShoWorks app — deadlines vary depending on entry type. 🐷 (CBS 17)

Try This

Prepare your garden for cooler days with a gardening workshop hosted by Dix Park today at the Chapel from 6-7 p.m. Join the Pat brothers from Atlantic Gardening Company for this informative session on how to maximize fall colors in your garden. Register for a spot. 🍁

Festival

Celebrate Hispanic culture at the La Fiesta del Pueblo festival this Sun., Sept. 18 on Fayettville Street. From 12-6 p.m., enjoy live music, dance performances, food trucks, art exhibits, and educational booths.

Cause

Not so good at running but great at cheering runners on? The City of Oaks Marathon is Sun., Nov. 6 and administrators are looking for volunteers to help organize the event. Workers will sort medals, organize refreshments + direct traffic. Want to help? Sign up online. 🏃

Real Estate

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Now Serving: Sunday Dinner for a cause 🍽️

Local chefs help launch Now Serving nonprofit in Raleigh, NC

A poster that reads "Sunday Supper, dope eats by St. Roch + Saltbox Seafood Joint," with an octopus wearing a chef's hat.

Join St. Roch + Saltbox Seafood Joint on Sun., Sept. 25 for Sunday Supper. | Photo provided by JNK Public Relations

Yesterday, the team behind The Sunday Supper (an organization that helped families + businesses devastated by Hurricane Matthew) announced Now Serving, a NC nonprofit linking local restaurants with community-based organizations to provide healthy meals to hungry Raleighites.

Every week, local kitchens + restaurants (think: St. Roch, Mandolin, Hummingbird, PoshNosh Catering, HUBB Kitchens, and Ladyfingers) will collaborate to prepare two weekend meals for Now Serving. Then, local partners such as Meals on Wheels of Wake County + The Women’s Center will distribute the food to 320+ recipients in the Raleigh area.

To raise money for the cause, Now Serving is hosting its first charity dinner on Sun., Sept. 25 and we’re already getting hungry. Join chef + owner Sunny Gerhart at St. Roch alongside Ricky Moore of Salt Box Seafood Joint for a collaborative family-style dinner to support and celebrate Now Serving. Book your reservation ($75 a person) or donate to the cause.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by City Editor Cat.

Editor’s pick: Yesterday, I met up with City Editor Anne + Branded Content Creator Rachel at Ladyfingers for a light lunch (and some shopping). I munched on a sampler plate with broccoli salad, potato salad, and shrimp salad (there was a theme). Everything was fresh and delicious. I also walked away with a bag of Bean Martin from Larry’s Coffee from the retail shop.

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