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Get Lost in the Sauce šŸ

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Heights Houseā€™s beloved Sunday Sauce dinner series is once again taking place July 13ā€”but this week thereā€™s a special surpriseā€¦ After indulging in the likes of cacio e pepe and gamberi al pesto, treat yourself to dessert courtesy of Spring & Mulberry! Theyā€™ll be serving a specialty tiramisu with coffee date-sweetened chocolate from Spring & Mulberry, mascarpone, and raspberry. Bonus: Every guest will also leave with a complimentary date-sweetened chocolate bar.

šŸ“ 308 S. Boylan Ave.
šŸ’ø Reservations & walk-ins welcome

Looking Ahead to Wednesday: Take It Back to ā€˜95

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In honor of Irregardlessā€™ 50th anniversary, the iconic restaurant is hosting a special prix fixe dinner menu circa 1995 on Wednesday, July 16. Enjoy eats like tuna tartare, duck breast, risotto fritto, and dark chocolate lava cakeā€”plus optional bevs to pairā€”while celebrating one of Raleighā€™s oldest establishments.

šŸ“ 901 W. Morgan St.
šŸ’ø $75 per person; $25 additional cocktails or wine | Reservations required

But Firstā€¦ A Toast to (Free) Toastique! šŸž

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Calling all toast stans! If avocado toast (or peanut butter toast, tomato toast, smoked salmon toastā€¦) is your love language, this giveaway is right up your alley! Weā€™re giving one lucky winner a $25 gift card to Toastique, a gourmet toast spot also serving up healthy and colorful bowls, smoothies, coffee, and more. Enter for your chance to win by Monday, June 30.

Set Sail for Boatman Spirits Co. šŸš¢šŸ¹

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Seaboard Stationā€™s highly anticipated combined restaurant, bar, and distillery Boatman Spirits Co. officially opens today, Friday, June 13! Led by a star team of local hospitality titans, the new concept boasts a variety of delectable cocktails, plus refined Mediterranean street food for dinnerā€”think zaā€™atar chicken wings, beef and lamb shawarma, and a lamb kofta burger.

Get Out of My Swamp!

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Head to the swampā€”er, the NC Museum of Natural Sciences!ā€”on Friday, June 13, for Museum Movie Night: Shrek. The fairytale showing will have all your faves: Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Lord Farquaad, the Gingerbread Man, and moreā€”plus live music and science stations beforehand and movie trivia afterward. Tickets $5 for adults, $3 for Museum members

Hop to the NC Hops Fest šŸ»

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Donā€™t worry, be hoppy! The NC Hops Fest returns to Midtown Park at North Hills on Saturday, June 14. The annual beer-lovinā€™ event includes unlimited tastings of 40+ NC craft beer, ciders, and seltzers; local vendors and food trucks; and live music. Cheers! Tickets $51.75