It’s finally fall and event season is back! Food, wine, beer, music, fun—need I say more? Don your leaderhosen and grab a drink, it is time for your Friday Five.
But First… Mimosey on Over and Tell Us Your Favorite Brunch Spot 🥂
We love brunch a bunch—and we want to know what your go-to brunch spot is! Share your faves with us by Friday, Sep. 30, for a chance to win a $50 gift card to enjoy brunch at Plates Neighborhood Kitchen on us.
How Long Can You Hold a Stein?
On Saturday, Sept. 24, Lonerider will be hosting Oktoberfest events at three of their locations—the Wake Forest Hideout, Lonerider at Five Points, and the Raleigh Brewery! There will be a stein-holding competition, beer, bourbon, Original Outlaw cigars, and more. Prost! 🍻
Che Bello! It’s Time for Festa Italiana
Head downtown on Saturday, Sept. 24, for Festa Italiana! There will be Italian entertainment, a children’s area, food trucks, cooking demonstrations, Italian wines, a beer truck, Italian food vendors, prizes, and more—all for a good cause!
Sip Back and Relax at Killjoy 🍷
Ready to get on cloud wine? Tickets are on sale now for Killjoy’s upcoming wine tasting on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 6 p.m. Enjoy two red, one white, and one rosé during your tasting.
Walk for a Cause on Oct. 2 🚶
There is still time to sign up for Walk Together RDU on Oct. 2, on the NC State Centennial Campus! The walk aims to build community, awareness, and funds to help end child abuse and neglect.
Where to Eat This Weekend
The Raleigh Magazine team scoured and devoured the city from end to end to bring you a list of the best of the best dining destinations in Raleigh. Spanning cuisines, districts, and price points, these are the restaurants that dish the trifecta: fab food, exceptional service, and an alluring atmosphere. Go ahead and secure a reservation for this weekend!
Friday Five: Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.
This week’s Friday Five is all about the letter B. Beer day. Back to school getaway. Be at First Friday. Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ. Blowout summer. Beer Olympics. Best bar winner. Before we get to the good stuff, Jeffrey, come on down. You have won a $25 gift card to your favorite bar for cocktails! Ok, thank you for bearing with me—it’s time for your Friday Five—and I promise, it will make more sense than this. 😉