Plus, the Pop-Tarts Bowl.
 
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🔥 Cozy up by the fire (or space heater)

50+ places with heated patios in Raleigh
A group of people under a heater at Whiskey Kitchen
Stay warm with whiskey and local bites at Whiskey Kitchen. | Photo provided by Tabletop Media Group
Do you always opt for patio seating when eating out? Us too. So, in an effort to not let the colder weather hold you back from supporting local restaurants, we’ve rounded up a list of more than 50 outdoor spots that will keep you warm no matter the temperature.

Anise Pho, 222 Glenwood Ave., Ste. 113, Raleigh | If a hot bowl of Vietnamese noodle soup won’t keep you warm, the outdoor heating will.

East Bower Cider Company, 2020 Progress Ct., Ste. 160, Raleigh | Raleigh’s first cidery offers fire pits to cozy up around.

People sitting by a fire drinking cider.

Grab an in-house cider to sip on by the fire.

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Photo by @eastbowerciderco

Five Star, 301 N. West St., Raleigh | Munch on spicy Asian-inspired bites while warming up.

State of Beer, 401 Hillsborough St., Raleigh | Purchase your favorite Trophy brew from this bottle shop and enjoy them on the heated patio.

STIR, 4242 Six Forks Rd. | We love this outdoor space to enjoy oysters and more fresh seafood.

Longleaf Swine, 300 E. Edenton St., Raleigh | The barbecue isn’t the only thing warming you up at this spot.

Peck and Plume, 301 S. Academy St., Cary | Enjoy this swanky restaurant every season with an elegant outdoor space overlooking Downtown Cary Park.

Vault Craft Beer, 518 West S. St., Raleigh | Sip on craft brews outside of a restored 1950s drive-thru bank — each table has its own heater.

Vault Craft Beer.

This unique spot stays warm for winter.

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Photo by RALtoday

Whiskey Kitchen, 201 W. Martin St., Raleigh | If the patio heaters can’t keep you warm, the whiskey sure will.

The Willard, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Take in gorgeous rooftop views of downtown while sipping on craft cocktails.

Young Hearts Distilling, 225 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | Try a cocktail made with locally distilled liquor to heat you up.

Did we miss your favorite winter patio? Let us know.
40+ more hot spots
 
Events
Tuesday, Dec. 5
  • Beer & Banjos | Tuesday, Dec. 5 | 6:30 p.m. | The Raleigh Times Bar, 14 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | Free | Head to the upstairs bar to listen to a free bluegrass show with a full orchestration and five part harmony.
  • Heart of the Holidays — Gingerbread House Competition | Tuesday, Dec. 5-Saturday, Dec. 9 | 105 West Chatham St., Cary | Free | Browse the sweet architectural skills of the town’s gingerbread houses.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
  • Beginner Brush Lettering and Ornament Lettering | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 6-7:30 p.m. | State of Beer, 401 Hillsborough St., Raleigh | $65 | Grab a craft brew and join this workshop to work on your pretty lettering in time for the holidays.
Thursday, Dec. 7
  • 30th Anniversary Jingle Ball Charity Gala | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 7-10:30 p.m. | NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh | $125-$155 | Celebrate 30 years of giving with the Capital City Clauses Annual Jingle Ball Gala.
Friday, Dec. 8
  • Evening with Elves | Friday, Dec. 8 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | $30 | Attendees will receive an honorary elf name for the evening and enjoy s’mores, museum play, and more.
  • Doing Others Good Gala | Friday, Dec. 8 | 7-10 p.m. | The Loading Dock, 3915 Beryl Rd., Raleigh | $150 | Celebrate those doing good in our community, including The Great Raleigh Cleanup.
  • “A Christmas Carol” — Theatre in the Park | Friday, Dec. 8 | 8 p.m. | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | $35-$85 | Watch one of Ira David Wood III’s final performances as Scrooge in this classic holiday tale.
  • Jay Pharoah | Friday, Dec. 8 | 7 and 9 p.m. | Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St., Cary | $30-$90 | You know him from “Saturday Night Live” — watch him perform live.
Lots more here
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Real Estate

Real Estate

Luxury living finds new heights at The Eastern
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Four images from The Eastern at North Hills, including the exterior, kitchen, pool, and deck.
The Eastern Residences are available in two distinct + stylish interior finish packages. | Photos by Sterling E Stevens
Experience elevated living at The Eastern, recently named the High-Rise Grand Winner in the nationwide Multifamily Executive Awards. Offering 36 stories of thoughtful luxury apartments soaring above Raleigh’s North Hills neighborhood, this award-winning residence’s upscale amenities include:
  • A rooftop lounge with the highest point of observation views
  • Resort-style pool deck
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Spa treatment room and sauna
  • A dedicated Concierge Team to assist with daily scheduling and needs
The crown jewel of The Eastern is the three top floors, designed for exceptional penthouse living. Brimming with designer finishes, floor-to-ceiling windows, and gourmet kitchens, the penthouses represent some of the best modern living Raleigh has to offer.

Bonus: The location can’t be beat.

You can do life locally at The Eastern, which stands just a few steps from North Hill’s many eateries, high-end boutiques, and shopping centers. You can walk your pup at local parks, jog the 12-mile greenway, or hop in the car and arrive Downtown in minutes.
View floorplans + breathtaking photos
News Notes
Announced
  • NC State women’s basketball jumped to No. 3 in this week’s AP Top 25 Poll and are tied with No. 5 Texas for the most wins. The undefeated team will play from home against the Liberty Flames this Sunday, Dec. 10 and Florida State on Jan. 4 — the second ACC matchup of the season.
Closing
  • Fiction Coffee is closing the doors on its Crabtree location this Friday, Dec. 8. Another coffee shop will take its place, according to Fiction Coffee’s announcement. This store is part of Common Desk — an aquisition of coworking giant WeWork, which filed for bankruptcy in November.
Seasonal
  • Enjoy a hot + cold night in the new Downtown Cary Park with a Frost and Flame Fest next Friday, Dec. 15. In addition to treats, ice skating, and a holiday market, watch an ice carving battle, fire dancers, take photos with Santa, and much more.
Plan Ahead
  • Nationally recognized humorist + Raleigh native David Sedaris is headed to Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts on April 8, 2024. Sedaris will be promoting two new books — “Happy-Go-Lucky” and “A Carnival of Snackery”. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m.
Shop
  • Browse a pop-up vinyl shop at Fox Liquor Bar this Thursday, Dec. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. Vinyl enthusiasts can groove to funk + soul tunes while they shop Carolina Soul Records’ collection of vintage and rare records.
Try This
  • Calling all bookworms — head to Blackbird Books & Coffee this Friday, Dec. 8 for a Silent Book Club. Grab a coffee or tea, read on your own for an hour, then join in and chat with the other attendees — stay tuned for more similar events.
Trending
  • Congrats are in order for Triangle-native Scotty McCreery. The NC Music Hall of Famer was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry, a prestigious honor for country musicians. Garth Brooks presented McCreery with the invitation to perform at the Opry more often. Hey Scotty — subscribe to NASHtoday for Music City news. (WRAL)
Community
  • What’s in a name? The Museum of Life and Science in Durham has narrowed down three names for its new bear cub, Bradley, Huck, and Murray. Vote now to determine the black bear’s name.
Finance
  • Market check-in: What does record-breaking holiday season spending mean for your investments? As the year comes to a close, the forecast for 2024 is beginning to take shape. See what the experts think.*
Sports
  • See National Women’s Soccer League MVP Kerolin Nicoli and the NC Courage squad all season long with 2024 season tickets, on sale now for as little as $13 per match. Membership perks include exclusive gifts + event invitations, merch discounts, and a whole lot more.*
Travel
  • Did you know? There are 300+ “event days” in Greenville, SC. From signature events like Fall for Greenville and Artisphere, there’s always a reason to visit. Check out the calendar of events and plan your 2024 trip.*
Shop
  • Have an active loved one on your shopping list? Upway delivers rigorously inspected, certified, and 99% pre-assembled e-bikes from top brands (think: Specialized, Aventon, and Super73) directly to your doorstep — with free express shipping when you use code TREE.*
 
Sports

🏈 Sweet news for the Wolfpack

NC State football is headed to the Pop-Tarts Bowl
NC State football player Brennan Armstrong grabs a football from another player.
Brennan Armstrong has lead the Pack to the Pop-Tarts Bowl. | Photo provided by NC State Athletics
Talk about a sweet ending. NC State will head to Orlando on Dec. 28 for the Pop-Tarts Bowl against Kansas State as the icing on top for the 2023 season — tickets are available now.

NC State finished its regular season with a 9-3 record, meaning this game could be the Pack’s 10th win of 2023 — the Wolfpack hasn’t had a 10-win season since 2002 with an 11-3 record.

This is the inagural Pop-Tarts Bowl, but the bowl has gone by other names in the past, including the Cheez-It Bowl, Camping World Bowl, and more.

The Pop-Tarts Bowl will feature the first-ever edible mascot, according to a press release from Kellogg’s. The winning team gets to take a bite (or a few) of the sweet treat — head coach Dave Doeren said he wants to enjoy his potential piece with a bourbon chaser.
The Buy

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The ultimate gift for the year of Barbie: the Barbie Dreamhouse 2023. Can we get one of those spiral pool slides for our house?
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Allie
From the editor
When I say don’t miss Ira David Wood III as Scrooge this year, I mean it. This is his last time performing in “A Christmas Carol” after 50 years as Scrooge, and he is passing the role along to his son, Ira David Wood IV. The play will make its way to the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts and DPAC until Wood’s final performance on Dec. 17.
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