Bottle Service
Local bottle shops stock an impressive selection of brews — hailing from the next town over or across the ocean — with styles ranging…
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Beer… Where?
According to small business owners in southern Wake, beer makes it better. Bonus beer awaits patrons at these unexpected locations. For the kids and…
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Laurel Bar + Food at Cellar 55
When Bill Wigington and his wife Karyl Wigington opened their boutique wine-and-beer shop Cellar 55 in 2016, they knew incorporating food would be a…
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Moonlight Excursion Baltic Porter from Mason Jar Lager Company
WINTER IS HERE: Breweries have prepared for the onslaught of cold weather by introducing a slew of styles fitting for the arctic air —…
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Harvest Moon Bakery-Cafe
Locally owned Harvest Moon Bakery-Cafe in Holly Springs is the newest hotspot for breakfast, lunch or … dare we say, brunch. The cafe offers…
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North Carolina Holiday Spirits
With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s always fun to think of special items for gift-giving and special cocktails. Instead of wrapping a bottle of…
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Port Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky from the Virginia Distillery Co.
HISTORY: Virginia Distillery Co. was started in 2011 in Livingston, Va. While much of its single malt whiskey is currently aging in barrels, the…
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Oktoberfest Lager from Bombshell Beer Company
HISTORY: The first Oktoberfest was a wedding celebration. In October 1810, Prince Ludwig of Bavaria married Princess Theresa of Saxe-Hildburghausen in Munich. The entire…
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Tsuru Sweets & Coffee
The Varina area just keeps getting sweeter. Since opening earlier this year, locally owned confectionary Tsuru Sweets & Coffee has become a must-visit spot…
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Hell Yes Ma’am Belgian Golden Ale from Raleigh Brewing Company
FLAVOR: “Hell Yes Ma’am,” a Belgian golden strong ale, is yellow in color with effervescent carbonation. It’s also clear, dry and incredibly easy to…
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