Wanna take your charcuterie board from grate to un-brie-lievably delicious? We’ve got you covered — with a little help from some local spots, of course. Whether it’s for a family picnic, a get-together with friends, or a date night, these five businesses have everything you need to craft an unforgettable charcuterie board.
The Olive Wagon, 8490 Honeycutt Rd., Ste. 106, Raleigh | What to find there: Olive oils and vinegars, jams, jellies, nuts, and olives
Lowes Foods, multiple locations | What to find there: Meats, cheeses, jams, jellies, nuts, olives, pickled items, crackers, fruits, and veggies
Lady Fingers, 3710 Exchange Glenwood Place, Ste. 104, Raleigh | What to find there: Meats, cheeses, pickled items, crackers, jams, and jellies
Raleigh Cheesy also offers other gourmet food items and kitchen goods.
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Raleigh Cheesy, 3075 Medlin Dr., Raleigh | What to find here: Pre-made charcuterie boards
If you’re a first-timer to charcuterie construction, worry not. Check out these tips on how to assemble the perfect charcuterie board.
Events
Wednesday, June 7
Herbal Perfume Workshop! | Wednesday, June 7 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $69 | Create your new signature scent at this two-hour class.
Thursday, June 8
Lunchtime Trivia | Thursday, June 8 | 12:15-12:45 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Quench your mid-day thirst for knowledge with a bite-sized trivia game and a chance to win prizes.
Raleigh’s Most Irreverent Karaoke Night! | Thursday, June 8 | 5-9 p.m. | The Night Rider, 416 W. South St., Raleigh | Free | Sing your favorite tunes in good company.
The Disco Biscuits - Summer Tour 2023 | Thursday, June 8 | 7 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh | $43| See this Philadelphia-based band play techno rock hits.
Be the Village Fundraiser | Thursday, June 8 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Gathering Gallery, 111 East Hargett St., Raleigh | $5 | Enjoy mimosas, snacks, and raffle prizes for a good cause; 15% of all funds raised will go to Be The Village.
Friday, June 9
North Carolina Symphony - The Music of Fleetwood Mac | Friday, June 9 | 8 p.m. | Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary | $42-$51 | Celebrate Fleetwood Mac’s decades of hits, including “Rhiannon,” “Say You Love Me,” and “Landslide.”
Saturday, June 10
F45 Outdoor Bootcamp | Saturday, June 10 | 7:30-8:30 a.m. | F45 Training North Raleigh, 7901 Falls of Neuse Rd. #139, Raleigh | Free | A high energy workout featuring a live DJ as well as complimentary water and refreshments.
Soft Serve Ice Cream Social | Saturday, June 10 | 3-6 p.m. | Videri Chocolate Factory, 327 W. Davie St., Ste. 100, Raleigh | Free | Take advantage of specials on soft serve ice cream with the option to round up for charity.
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Wake County Commissioners voted unanimously on Monday, June 5 to adopt a $1.8 billion budget for the 2024 fiscal year (running Saturday, July 1, 2023 through Sunday, June 30, 2024). The budget includes investments in public safety, housing affordability, and child welfare.
Durham’s City Council is searching for a development partner for the former police headquarters on West Chapel Hill Street. Interested firms should create a proposal that can generate financial return for the city, preserve the existing building, and include affordable housing. (WRAL)
Ranked
No. 7. That’s how the Durham-based Sister Liu’s Kitchen ranked on Yelp’s list of its top 100 burgers in the US. The eatery’s handhelds were lauded for being “pretty much perfect.” Sister’s Liu’s was one of only five NC restaurants featured on the list.
Pets
Ready to find a furever friend? Wake County Animal Center is waiving all adoption fees until Monday, June 12 as it approaches maximum capacity. The center is “facing a critical situation” and hopes that the waived fees will encourage more adoptions. See the adoption gallery.
Number
6,112 pounds. That’s how much litter The Great Raleigh Cleanup collected in April and May. The organization conducted 22 cleanups throughout the two months + welcomed 206 new volunteers. Wanna get involved? Join a local cleanup or learn how to adopt your block.
Try This
Ready to get your boot scootin’ boogie on? Join Transfer Co. Ballroom for its PineCone Square Dance on Friday, June 23 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The event will take place at The Ballroom (inside Transfer Co. Food Hall) and no square dancing experience is necessary.
Mark Alviano, Sam DiFranco, Boss Poe, and David Townsend recently represented Trinity Partners at North Carolina Chapter’s Hole in One Charity Golf Tournament in Pinehurst. See how much the tournament + auction raised for BackPack Pals, a program that provides nutritious food to young students who face hunger on weekends.*
Beauty
Synergy Face + Body’s new Wake Forest location is now open, and new clients can receive 20% off their first appointment. Bonus: Tag Synergy on social media and be automatically entered to win a TNS Advanced+ Serum by SkinMedica ($295 value).*
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Shop
Need to find your dad the perfect Father’s Day gift? You’re in luck. Check out gifts from our online store (Six & Main) that will make for a great surprise. From the outdoor explorer to the foodie dad, there’s a present for every type of father. Shop now.
Correction
Yesterday, we told you about The Dave Mathew Tribute Band show at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard but we listed the wrong date. The show will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, not Friday, June 9. The good news is, there’s still time to buy tickets.
Triangle Restaurant Week is in full swing (until Sunday, June 11) and I’m drooling over O-Ku’s three course dinner special. I’m not sure if I’m more excited for the pan-seared salmon with miso soy butter and creamy orzo or the sata andagi — Okinawan style donut holes with sesame sugar and miso caramel.
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