If the reward of a perfectly crafted cocktail after work never left your lineup, belly up to a seat at Tazza’s bar and start sipping your way through their latest lineup of seasonal spirited creations. Pictured here? The “Candy Striper” features El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Beefeater Gin, spiced cranberry, lemon, and sparkling rosé. Pinkies up!
Friday Five: The Christmas Countdown Is On… Plus, Let Us Treat You to a Rooftop Experience
Y’all… someone literally said to me earlier this week, “there are only 12 days left before Christmas”. 🤷♀️ We’re by no means in the final throws of the holiday fun but we are inching toward the single digits, so I’m back this week to share ideas of how you can get into the holiday spirit this weekend and beyond. (And believe me, I still have plenty of time to power shop!)
Something else time you’ve still got time to get in on? Our 10th & Terrace gift card contest is running all month long, so enter here and let us help you enjoy an outing on us in January! (Click on through to enter…)
Stroll or Roll Through Downtown Raleigh’s Illuminate Art Walk
Happening nightly now through January 14, 2023, Downtown Raleigh comes to light with Illuminate Art Walk presented by Wake Tech. Parts of Fayetteville Street and Glenwood South districts transform with large-scale, interactive, and light-based art pieces that are unique and family-friendly. This event is free to attend and self-guided, so take it at your own pace and enjoy the lights!
Follow Your Sweet Tooth to the Dessertery at Duke Energy Center
Featuring holiday decor and all the sweets and hot cocoa you can imagine, The Dessertery at Duke Energy Center tickets are $25 for ages seven and up ($15 for younger) now through Friday, December 23, 2022. To ensure all of your crew can enjoy the treat-filled outing, gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan items are also available.
For the Kiddos: Cookies With Santa at STIR
STIR in North Hills is in its final round of hosting Cookies with Santa on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Tuesday, December 20, 2022, from 1-3 p.m. Bring the kids out for the afternoon and enjoy milk and cookies served with each kid’s meal.
For the Young at Heart: Pinkies up With Kanki’s Snowball Cocktails
Celebrating their 50th year of business in Raleigh (you go, Kanki!), the Snowball is made with Pearl Nigori Sake, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, Malibu rum. Cheers, y’all!
Go Early or Pack Your Patience for a Holiday Cocktail Tradition…
If this has not yet taken over your Instagram feed, you need to know that Miracle® is back at The Haymaker for a holiday cocktail party like none other! If you want to go on a Friday or Saturday evening at peak time, yes, you’ll need to plan to wait in line to get in… or, go early or check out a weeknight offering to raise a festive Santa mug or other fun glassware filled with the pop-up event’s featured annual menu selections.
Shop Local for the Holidays: Raleigh Skyline Bags at Vivian’s Denim + Bar
Hey, y’all! Lisa jumping in here to close out this week’s issue and share a new feature… each week this month we’ll highlight a way to shop local this holiday season, starting with my very own retail pursuit: Vivian’s Denim + Bar. I’ve been marinating on this idea for a while and convinced my other half that we had the time to try a retail concept this year… 😉 In addition to being your local source for denim + barware (think: hers + his), I found this fantastic woman-owned business to make these Raleigh skyline bags for us right here in the USA! (Trust me, that’s a real rarity.) I hope you, and your lucky gift recipients, love showing off their Raleigh pride as much as I do with these fun finds. 🛍