A complimentary couple’s back massage? Say less! Enter our Tao Day Spa giveaway for a chance to win a massage for two. The charming Five Points retreat offers the perfect escape, what with its serene ambiance and rejuvenating treatments. Today is the last day to enter, so fill out the entry form ASAP by clicking the link below!
Tastes Like Summer 🍹
Stay cool for the summer with Killjoy’s brand-new summer cocktail menu! The array of Instagram-worthy concoctions include the spicy Texas Sun made with reposado tequila, elderflower, Cointreau, and lemon; the Smoke on the Water with housemade peppercorn mezcal, passionfruit, lime, vanilla, and egg white; and more. Get your sip on this weekend and try them all!
Bubbles 🤝 Brunch
Cucciolo Terrazza is combining the best of both worlds with its Berlucchi Bubbles Brunch on Saturday, June 29, featuring a tasty three-course brunch (think eggs Benny, breakfast rigatoni, French toast, and more) paired with Italy’s Berlucchi sparkling wines. Now how’s that for something worth waking up early on a Saturday for?!
Giddy Up for the Downtown Food Truck Rodeo
Get out your stretchy pants for Shop Local Raleigh’s summer Food Truck Rodeo, aka a gathering of 50+ local food trucks (!) on Fayetteville Street on Saturday, June 29. There will be both sweet and savory trucks offering cuisine from all around the world—from burgers and tacos to Asian and Mediterranean dishes to delish desserts. Come hungry!
The (Day) Party Never Ends 😎🎶
The Day Party, Raleigh’s feel-good party and market, is back at Junction West on Sunday, June 30! Come for the music from local DJs K. Ward, Jermainia, Miss Ashley, and Virgo the Savage, and stay for the vibes—and the vendors, food, and cocktails. Oh, and don’t forget your dancing shoes!
Only a Few Tix Left for Pete Davidson!
ICYMI, Pete Davidson’s Prehab Tour is coming to Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, June 30—but only a few tickets remain. Be sure to snap yours ASAP, as you don’t wanna miss the stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer who’s guaranteed to make you LOL, like actually.
Friday Five: Good Times and Tan Lines 😎
Summer is officially in the air, and by that I mean it’s already superrrr humid and its barely June yet. Ah, North Carolina at its finest! Nevertheless, the season marks the beginning of pool days, patio hangs, beach weekends, and parties—any excuse to get together and enjoy the warm weather! This weekend is a prime example, what with several fun-filled summery happenings on the calendar. Without further ado, here’s your Friday Five!
But First… Don’t Forget to Enter Our Tee-rific Giveaway! ⛳️
Fore! Get ready to par-tee during the 124th U.S. Open in Pinehurst June 10–16. In honor of the highly anticipated sporting event, we’re giving away a “Taste of the U.S. Open” gift bag chock-full of local goodies that will be showcased in Pinehurst this year.
Ridgewells Catering, the primary food provider for the U.S. Open, collaborated with local partners to showcase the state’s culinary offerings, with many members of the North Carolina Specialty Foods Association selected for the event. We want to express our gratitude to the association for supplying these delightful gift bags and treats!
Inside the goodie bag you’ll find a variety of top-notch local delights to savor while you catch all of the golf action at home, including:
- Durham Toffee Brittled Nut Clusters
- Piedmont Pennies Cheese Snacks
- Cackalacky Sauces
- Mrs. Ruth’s Jams
- Big Spoon Roasters Treats
- JP’s Pastry $50 gift card
- Sarge’s Seafood Seasoning
- Sweet Vine Muscadine Vinaigrette
- Flavor Seed Dessert Spice
- Rising Smoke Sauceworks Synergy Hot Sauce
- Sippin Snax Peppa Snax
- NCSFA and Got To Be NC swag