Don’t worry, be hoppy. Raleigh loves its breweries—and there’s nothing better than a free bar tab! This is your last chance to enter our giveaway for a $25 gift card to Lonerider Brewery. Enter now by clicking the button below!
Meet You at the Rooftop
“Escape the ordinary” at AVA Rooftop Bar, opening in Fenton Friday, April 7, at 5 p.m.! This Mediterranean-inspired bar and restaurant offers global wines, cocktails, and small plates in an Instagrammable environment featuring lush greenery, lounge-style seating, and dazzling lights.
Coffee for the Greater Good ☕️
321 Coffee has teamed up with NC State University to launch “Greater Good,” a co-branded coffee highlighting the duo’s shared values of inclusion, community, and serving the greater good, naturally! Pre-order on 321 Coffee’s website, or pick up a bag in stores starting April 11. Go Pack!
Let There Be Light ✨
ICYMI, LuminoCity has taken over Pullen Park with an immersive lights experience including a motion dinosaur world and the beautiful flower blossom at Pullen Park. The magical wonderland will be on display through April 9. Don’t miss it!
Try a Pornstar… Martini (!)
Have you heard of the Pornstar Martini? Yes, it’s a real thing—and we’re betting it’s going to be the drink of the spring/summer (move over, espresso martini!). Hopping on the trend, Raleigh Magazine teamed up with The Haymaker’s Taylor Sullivan to handcraft his own spin on the enticing ‘tail, a passion fruit-forward concoction served with a sidecar of prosecco. Give it a try—you won’t be disappointed.
Feelin’ Hot (Chicken!) 🐔
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to Mandolin! Head to the restaurant every Wednesday night for Hot Chicken and Bubs, aka Nashville-style hot chicken served over toasted sourdough with housemade pickles and coleslaw for just $14. Pair it with their house sparkling wine, Casolotta Brut Spumante, for $6 a glass!
Friday Five: I Haven’t Been This Excited for Friday Since Last Friday!
Ah, the weekend. It’s finally here! Slam those laptops shut and get ready for drinks, snakes, live music, and more. Plus, St. Patrick’s Day activities are kicking off with the annual Downtown Raleigh parade on Saturday. Hope you’re feeling the luck of the Irish!
But First… Get Ready to Shamrock and Roll 🍀
… to Lonerider that is! The local brewery is hosting a St. Practice Day event on Saturday, March 11, complete with live music, food trucks, green beers, specialty cocktails featuring Connor McGregor’s Proper Twelve Irish Whiskey, and more. To get you in the spirit, we’re giving one lucky winner a $25 gift card to Lonerider.