10/26/11

Chow Down South End

The city's food trucks are hitting South End this Thursday (October 27) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. You'll find the trucks in the parking lot of Atherton Mill, just outside of Icehouse (2000 South Blvd.)

Roots Farm Food, Roaming Fork, Herban Legend, Maki Taco, Clover Joes, Tasty-Yo, and Cupcake Delirium are all confirmed to attend.

For more details, check out the South End blog!

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10/19/11

Roosters' Food and Highland Brews

Looking for a relaxing evening of food and drink? Join Roosters and Highland Brewery on November 3rd at 6:30pm at Roosters in SouthPark. The establishments are coming together for an event to taste Roosters' fall favorites paired with Highland Brews.  

The event ($50 per person), offers a three-course meal, with each course paired with different ales. For starters, Highland Brewery will be serving St. Terese Pale Ale, while Rooster’s serves charcuterie with mostarda, pickles and rinds. Next, Roosters will be serving fish and chips with malt vinegar aioli, paired with Kashmir India Pale Ale. The second course, served with Gaelic ale, is sweet... Read more »

10/14/11

Bites and a Bit of Moonshine at Halcyon

Next Thursday (October 20)  uptown's Halcyon is hosting their Bites and a Bit of Moonshine event on their patio overlooking the Levine Center for the Arts and The Green. The event begins and 6 p.m. and goes to close. Guests can enjoy three different moonshine cocktails from mixologist Maggie Pierce paired with small plates and live bluegrass music from Jim Garrett and the Popcorn Sippers. Here's the drink and food menu:

Cocktails ($11)
Junior’s Repeal
Midnight Moon Moonshine, House-Made Brandied Persimmon, Sugar, Grapefruit Rind, Grapefruit Bitters

Pumpkin Potcheen
Troy & Sons Moonshine,... Read more »

10/06/11

Think Pink Happy Hours at BlackFinn

BlackFinn in the EpiCentre will be holding happy hours for three Fridays (October 7, 14, and 21) from 7 to 9 p.m. in which 100% of the proceeds raised will go to the night's featured charity benefitting breast cancer awareness (Making Strides for Breast Cancer, Carolina Breast Friends, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, respectively). For those who contribute the evenings will include complimentary passed hors d'oeuvres and the chance to buy BlackFinn Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirts and bracelets.

Finally, from 7 to 9 p.m. on October 28th the bar will be holding the Think Pink Party for which guests are encouraged to wear pink.

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10/04/11

Oyster Roast at Growlers Pour House

If you missed Growlers Pour House's popular Oyster Roast event last January, now is your chance to get in on the fun. The always-bustling NoDa pub is holding a roast in its back parking lot from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 16th. The event will feature live music from local bands, plenty of craft beers, and food including brats, fries, clam chowder, and, of course, oysters.

Cost is $15 at the door and $10 in advance and the event, which is in memory of the restaurant's former bartender, Drew Hawkins, will benefit JDRF. Purchase you tickets now at Growlers (3120 North Davidson St.) and check out the website for more info.

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