Indulge in fall flavors:

• Choose from a selection of seasonal shareables like Camarones al Curry and Duck and Butternut Meloso at Bulla Gastrobar, a Southpark neighborhood restaurant known for Spanish tapas and cuisine.
• Located in the Mint Museum in Uptown Charlotte, Mariposa is a multicultural restaurant featuring dishes from around the world that pairs culinary indulgence with culture on the outdoor balcony.
• Enjoy the flavors of fall when you sip on HEX Coffee’s unique Kabocha Squash Latte (think: sweet potato mixed with pumpkin, with hints of star anise and cardamom).
• Prefer a pint? Try the award-winning NoDa Brewing Company’s pumpkin flavored Gordegous or try The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery’s Mecktoberfest for malty notes of roasted caramel.
• End the night at Dot Dot Dot, a speakeasy hidden in the backlot of Park Road Shopping Center, for a glass of NC Apple Cider (a mix of Four Roses Bourbon, Laird’s Applejack, fresh apple cider and lemon).

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Plan a perfect autumn outing:

• Get cozy at Treehouse Vineyards and enjoy locally-produced vintages by the firepit.
• Take in the scenery at Veronét Vineyards & Winery and admire the sweeping views of the vineyard and Crowders Mountain — the perfect backdrop to enjoy a tasting flight paired with charcuterie.
• For city scenery, grab a seat at Merchant and Trade’s rooftop bar overlooking the Queen City skyline.
• Afterward, head over to Spectrum Center, home to the Charlotte Hornets and host to a variety of events year-round (think: concerts, conferences, and more).

Get a seasonal wardrobe refresh:

• For high end shops, head to SouthPark for your favorites from Gucci to Tory Burch.
• Visit Concord Mills for big name brands like Coach and Brooks Brothers. Bonus: Check out family-friendly entertainment like SEA LIFE Aquarium and The Speedpark at Concord Mills.
• Looking for something more local? Spend a day in South End at boutiques like Bonobos, Uniquities + more.*

• Karaoke on the 2nd floor | Monday, Nov. 14 | 8-11 p.m. | Raleigh Beer Garden, 614 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Grab a cold beer and show off your chops.

• Hairspray (Touring) | Tuesday, Nov. 15-Sunday, Nov. 20 | Times vary | DPAC, 123 Vivian St., Durham | $25-$144.50 | Laugh along with this award-winning musical comedy.

• Sensory Friendly Playtime | Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett St., Raleigh | Free | Join Marbles for this exclusive event for kids with disabilities and their families to experience the museum in a calmer, quieter environment.
• Vidrio’s Taste Tour of the Mediterranean: France | Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Vidrio, 500 Glenwood Ave. #100, Raleigh | $200 | This is the grand finale of this monthly dinner series — enjoy an exclusive multi-course dinner experience, filled with French-inspired cuisine.

• Gangstagrass | Thursday, Nov. 17 | 8 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall, 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $20-$40 | Gangstagrass brings together different kinds of American music to create a whole new category.
• The Dolly Disco | Thursday, Nov. 17 | 9 p.m. | Motorco, 723 Rigsbee Ave., Durham | $15 | Giddy up to this Dolly Parton-inspired country western dance party.

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• Interested in learning more about the Lake Wheeler Road Improvement Project? Check out the design plans for proposed improvements on Thursday, Nov. 17 at Carolina Pines Community Center from 6-8 p.m. Or, join the virtual open house now until Wednesday, Nov. 23.

• Last week, Young Hearts Distilling released its first rum. Distilled from the highest grade blackstrap molasses, expect to taste floral, vanilla, nutty, and earthy notes. Bottles are now available for pickup at 225 S. Wilmington St. 🍹

• All you knead is Boulted Bread. Yelp named the Raleigh bakery the best spot to get pastries in NC. The review website studied comments from guests and used the total volume of ratings to pick the top spots. 🥖

• Turkey Day is quickly approaching. WRAL is breaking down some staple grocery item prices each week to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores. Take a peek and plan ahead. 🥚

• Dix Park Conservancy is hiring a full-time Development Coordinator. Responsibilities include supporting the Capital Campaign for Dix Park and annual fundraising. Learn more + apply.

• Raleigh and Durham ranked No. 4 on CNBC’s list of 10 U.S. cities that are growing the fastest. The rankings considered each city’s employment rates and economic output.

• Oh hey, November. The key to keeping your spirits up and avoiding seasonal affective disorder this time of year? Sunlight. Magic up more sunshine indoors with a light therapy lamp. This glare-free mood light is height and angle adjustable, while this subtly designed lamp lets you adjust light warmth and brightness. ☀️*

• Trinity Partners’ Raleigh recently announced that brokers Sam DiFranco Jr. + Dylan Heafner earned Society Industrial and Office Realtors designations. SIOR is a professional symbol of the highest level of knowledge, production, and ethics in the real estate industry. Congrats, Sam and Dylan. 👏*

• The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is here, which means it’s time to ask yourself a big question: keep your coverage, or change it? Fidelity Medicare Services can help. Fidelity’s licensed Medicare advisors provide customized advice based on your situation — and if you choose a new plan, they’ll help you enroll.*

• 4 million. The number of subscribers to Morning Brew, a free daily newsletter that covers the latest in business, finance, and tech. Morning Brew is 100% free and takes just 5 minutes to read (and thanks to its witty, fun tone, you’ll want to open it every morning).*