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DINE & DRAFT This list represents the Raleigh restaurants that have advertised with us since the start of 2022. Looking for our comprehensive Dine & Draft directory? Check out midtownmag.com/dine-draft for a detailed foodie guide to Raleigh. This is just a snapshot of what you’ll find.

AREPA CULTURE NC 6274 Glenwood Avenue #100 919.986.8487 arepaculturenc.com

BAD DADDY’S BURGER BAR 111 Seaboard Avenue 919.747.9163 9402 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 103 919.233.5880 baddaddysburgerbar.com

BAZIL INDIAN CUISINE 6602 Glenwood Avenue 919.307.3034 bazilindiancuisine.com

COUSIN’S MAINE LOBSTER 411 W. Morgan Street 919.867.6203 cousinsmainelobster.com

EDIBLE ART BAKERY & DESSERT CAFE 4351-115 The Circle at North Hills 919.856.0604 edibleartnc.com

GLENWOOD GRILL 2603-151 Glenwood Avenue 919.782.3102 glenwoodgrill.com GLENWOOD SOCIAL CLUB 510 Glenwood Avenue 919.758.8851 glenwoodsocialclub.com

JUICEKEYS 5011 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite B 8490 Honeycutt Road, Suite 102 110 N. Corcoran Street (Durham) juicekeys.com

KANDY APPLES BY K 6320 Capital Boulevard, Suite 107 984.242.0324 kandyapplesbyk.com

MIDTOWN PHO 424 E. Six Forks Road, Suite 105 919.747.9899 midtownphoraleigh.com

NOFO @ THE PIG 2014 Fairview Road 919.821.1240 nofo.com

OLDE RALEIGH DISTILLERY 209 N. Arendell Avenue (Zebulon) 919.208.0044 olderaleighdistillery.com

POKÉ BAR 909 Spring Forest Road 919.896.6256 ilovepokebar.com

SALT & LIME CABO GRILL 6006 Falls of Neuse Road 919.872.2230 saltandlimecabo.com

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SODABOX (COMING SOON) 6182 Rogers Road (Rolesville) sodabox.love

TASTEFULLY SERVED Serves Raleigh, Cary, Apex and RTP 919.760.5134 tastefully-served.com

TAVERNA AGORA 326 Hillsborough Street 919.881.8333 tavernaagora.com

TIFF’S TREATS 421 Daniels Street 984.664.5990 cookiedelivery.com

VINNIE’S STEAK HOUSE AND TAVERN 7440 Six Forks Road 919.847.7319 vinniessteakhouse.com

Compiled by the Midtown staff with contributions from Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard, who blogs at trianglefoodblog.com

PHOTO OF BROOKSIDE BODEGA ENTREES BY BAXTER MILLER

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Krave, a tea house and bar, opened on October 8 at 510 Glenwood Avenue. The menu features kava and kratom teas, along with yerba mates, Cuban café con leche, Malaysian coffee with ginseng and other wellness products served in an island culture atmosphere.

Garland closed its doors August 27. The restaurant, which served Indian and Asian dishes with a Southern twist, was located at 14 W. Martin Street in Raleigh. It was owned by two-time James Beard Award finalist Chef Cheetie Kumar and her husband Paul Siler, who plan to move on to other projects. So•ca served its last dinner on September 17 at its 2130 Clark Avenue Village District location. You can still visit so•ca’s sister restaurant, ko•än, at 2800 Renaissance Park Place in Cary. Midtown Grille, an upscale restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine located at 4421 Six Forks Road #115, announced it was closing in September.

Brookside Bodega, a bar, restaurant and shop at 1000 Brookside Drive, Suite 119, between Raleigh’s Oakwood and Mordecai neighborhoods, began offering Sunday brunch service September 18. Executive chef and co-owner Darrell Brown creates modern spins on brunch classics as well as vegetarian and vegan-friendly entrees. Brunch also includes coffee roasted by the restaurant’s neighbor, The Optimist Raleigh. Brunch service starts at 10 a.m.

Signage is posted for Anthony’s LaPiazza, which will be located at 9 Glenwood Avenue on the ground floor of the AC Hotel by Marriott Raleigh Downtown. An opening date has not yet been announced. Amitie Macaron, a start-up bakery specializing in French macaron cookies that already has a location in Morgan Street Food Hall, will soon open a downtown location on Wilmington Street behind Carroll’s Kitchen and across from Young Hearts Distilling.

Through February 26 North Carolina Museum of History 5 E. Edenton Street, Raleigh Journey through the past, present and future of country music’s greatest female trailblazers, including Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Rosanne Cash, Shania Twain and Taylor Swift, as well as contemporary North Carolina artists Charly Lowry, Rissi Palmer and more. See artifacts, instruments and costumes from 70 female artists, and enjoy a special concert series, author series, family events and more. Tickets are $16 for adults and $10 for ages 6–17. ncmuseumofhistory.org

November 4–13 A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater 2 E. South Street, Raleigh The women who regularly gather in Truvy’s beauty parlor are, as the title suggests, as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel. Based on the true family events of playwright Robert Harling, “Steel Magnolias” exemplifies the universal and unconditional strengths of sisterhood, resilience and love. nctheatre.com/shows/steel-magnolias

November 5–6, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Holshouser Building 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh One of autumn’s most recognizable fruits takes center stage at this festival featuring exhibits, competitions, crafts and growing tips. Admission is $3 for adults and free for ages 12 and younger. ncgourdsociety.org/festival.html

November 5, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; November 6, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Exposition Center 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh Take a trip around the world without leaving the Triangle as the North Carolina International Festival spotlights 30 global cultures and their unique holidays. Enjoy traditional cuisine, a global bazaar, an international dance competition, an LED dance party and more. eventbrite.com

November 6, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 200 N. Blount Street, Raleigh Discover the benefits of a plant-based diet from presenters who discuss health, animal welfare and the environment at Moore Square. Mouthwatering cooking demos, exhibitors and kids activities round out the event. Admission is free. aplantbaseddiet.org/raleigh-veg-fest

BY JANICE LEWINE

PHOTO OF RALEIGH NIGHT MARKET COURTESY OF LAUREN HOOPER

November 9, 5–9 p.m., Smoky Hollow, Glenwood South, Raleigh November 17, 5–9 p.m., City Market, 214 E. Martin Street, Raleigh In an enchanting setting, the Raleigh Night Market features local artisans, talented musicians, strolling entertainers and kids activities while evoking a strong sense of community in the downtown district. raleighnightmarket.com

November 12–13 500 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh Watch as a selection of top Fortnite Champion Series duos from around the world get the opportunity to compete in a single competition for a share of a million-dollar prize pool at the Raleigh Convention Center. Purchase tickets online. ticketmaster.com

November 19–20 North Carolina State Fairgrounds 4825 Trinity Road, Raleigh Take the family for K-pop singing and merchandise, music and taekwondo demonstrations, heritage lessons, authentic cuisine and a visit from Miss America Emma Broyles in this celebration of Korean culture. nckoreafest.com

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November 19–December 23 2 E. South Street, Raleigh Indulge yourself in a holiday-themed dessert cafe in Kennedy Theatre at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. The Dessertery features all-you-caneat sweets and hot cocoa, elaborate holiday decor and live entertainment on select nights. Purchase tickets online. Tickets cost $25 for ages 7 and older and $15 for ages 2–6. Children under age 2 get in free but must be registered, as space is limited. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com/ dessertery

November 19–January 16; hours vary 500 S. McDowell Street, Raleigh Experience the thrill of outdoor ice skating at The Rink, presented by UNC Health, featuring stunning views of the Raleigh skyline at Red Hat Amphitheater. The winter wonderland–themed rink features games, photo stations, fire pits and a snack bar. Tickets are available in two-hour time slots and cost $11 for skaters (skate rental included) and $6 for nonskaters. ticketmaster.com

November 25, 8 p.m. Raleigh Memorial Auditorium 2 E. South Street, Raleigh Celebrate the timeless romance of “Dirty Dancing” in its first live film-to-concert experience. See the digitally remastered movie on a full-size screen with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs. Sing and dance with the entertainers in a festive after-party. raleighconvention.com

December 3–31 Takes place virtually Help Kris Kringle bring smiles to children this holiday season while doing something good for yourself. Race in a virtual 1-mile fun run, 5K, 10K, 13.1-mile run or 26.2-mile run as part of Moon Joggers’ Santa’s Big Day Virtual Run Event. Operation Warm— which provides warmth, confidence and hope to children in need through the gift of new winter coats—will receive 15% of the registration fees. eventbrite.com

December 7–11 PNC Arena 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh Glide into the magical adventures of Disney’s “Frozen” and “Encanto” as they come to life on ice. Sing along to heartwarming songs “Do You Want to Build a Snowman,” “Let It Go,” “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and “All of You” while embracing world-class ice skating and aerial acrobatics. pncarena.com

December 16, 7–9 a.m. 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh Watch as winter birds—including cardinals, chickadees, goldfinches, woodpeckers and nuthatches— feed and frolic in at Prairie Ridge Ecostation. Take binoculars to watch them in action. Admission is free. naturalsciences. org/calendar/ venue/prairieridge

More than 300 guests attended the sixth annual Dinner in the Meadow event on September 11 in Louisburg to savor dishes prepared by Triangle and regional chefs, and sourced from local and regional farms and food artisans. The dinner supports the Leonard-Mobley Small Farm Fund, which aids in the development and sustainability of small farms through an annual grants program. This year’s $5,000 farm grant was awarded to the Zhou Family of HuaNong Farm in Person County for the purchase of additional specialized farm equipment. A $500 scholarship went to Gina Schmelza, a Franklin County resident, to attend the three-day Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Conference in Durham.

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A large-scale reinterpretation of Durham artist Maya Freelon’s work of the same name was unveiled on August 29 at Smoky Hollow, a distinctive urban district in downtown Raleigh. The mural, inspired by Smoky Hollow’s history as a primarily African American neighborhood, was created in partnership with Mebane-based muralist Artie Barksdale and assistant artist Jay Coachman. It is located on the side of Peace Raleigh Apartments’ parking deck at 417 W. Peace Street. The unveiling included refreshments and an opportunity to meet the artists.

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Members and guests of the Midtown Raleigh Alliance attended the organization’s State of Midtown: The Elevated Experience event September 29 at The Eastern Residences at North Hills. Guests were updated on new projects and improvements to the Midtown district while being treated to delicious food, signature cocktails, musical entertainment and a gorgeous view of Raleigh 35 stories and 354 feet above Midtown, set against a breathtaking sunset. MRA also partnered with the Carolina Hurricanes to celebrate the team’s 25th club anniversary at the event.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DATHAN KAZSUK

Activate Good’s Weekend of Service, which annually marks the anniversary of September 11, 2001 and honors those lost with volunteer service, saw hundreds of participants make an impact in their communities September 9–11. Volunteers worked at more than 50 project sites beautifying local gardens, building public hiking trails, delivering food to the elderly through Meals on Wheels, volunteering at Marbles Kids Museum, and participating in other projects.

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“I never paint with a plan, and the spontaneity and process are what I enjoy most. It is the element of not knowing, the mystery unfolding— that’s the exciting part for me.” —Lynn Alker

OPEN SPACES, 2022 OIL AND MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS 20 X 20 INCHES

Spontaneity guides Raleigh-based artist Lynn Alker’s abstract paintings that are imbued with design, color and texture—a nod to her career in the floral industry. Alker began painting seriously later in life after taking painting classes with local artists like Peter Marin and Leslie Pruneau, where she fell in love with the process of making art. Her oil and acrylic paintings on canvas, paper and wood board document her intuitive process through bold applications of color, loose mark-making, and layering texture and color. In “Open Spaces,” Alker uses a limited color palette, leaving much of the canvas uncovered—revealing the marks, drawings and raw canvas underneath. Her mark-making includes symbols, words and inscriptions that are somewhat present but not fully visible. This allows viewers to find their own meaning in her work. View more of Alker’s work at lynnalker.com, via Instagram @lynnalker, in Bev’s Fine Art in Raleigh, and in selected pieces at FRANK Gallery in Chapel Hill.