BeerCon
Winter 2012 Restaurant Roundup
We’re about two weeks into the year now and if you’ve fallen of the “lose weight” resolution train, eats in downtown Raleigh won’t judge. Last fall, we ran through a few new openings. For winter, work continues on some establishments but there are still a few new places for you to explore. Tyler’s Taproom is [...]
Shocking News, Raleigh Likes Beer at Tasty Beverage Soft Opening
On Monday evening, the depot saw a line through the parking lot for Tasty Beverage Company‘s soft opening. The soon to open beer store had free samples from the good people at Stone, Anderson Valley, Duck Rabbit Brewery and others. On top of selling beer, the store has a bar in the back with select [...]
BeerCon: Tasty Beverage Company Coming To The Depot
The website for Tasty Beverage Co. says it all: There is a lack of a dedicated beer store in Raleigh and we plan to fill that gap. We plan to offer an impressive selection of beers from the American craft beer industry as well as the world. Tasty Beverage Company will also feature a selection [...]
Big Drafts at Natty Greene’s In Downtown Raleigh
The landmark of powerhouse square in Glenwood South, the Raleigh Electric Company Power House building, has been empty for over a year now but that will all change soon. Greensboro based Natty Greene’s has moved in and will open very soon. The furniture is in place, the beer tanks are brewing, and staff training is [...]
Pic of the Week
Natty Greene’s is setting up their Raleigh location on Jones Street in the Raleigh Electric Company building. According to a lady who worked the Natty Greene’s tasting booth at the beer tent during Raleigh Wide Open 4, they are planning to open in January. Cheers!
BeerCon: The Busy Bee Cafe
The Busy Bee Cafe has returned to downtown Raleigh but with a different flair then its earlier setup in the same location back in the early 1900′s. Open early for the morning, coffee lovers and late for the night owls, the Busy Bee has an extensive menu for any time of the day. A beer [...]
BeerCon: Wine Specials in Downtown Raleigh
Wine! (picture by Abbyladybug) BeerCon does not have to be all about tasty suds. As I close in on my 200th beer at The Flying Saucer, I’ve been recently thinking that wine would be a taste I want to improve on. I’m terrible at tasting wine, which is expected because I drink very little of [...]
BeerCon: Boylan Bridge Brewpub
The Boylan Bridge Brewpub is a brewpub near the Boylan bridge. (duh!) Anyway, besides the simple name, the ‘bridgepub’ deserves a visit by any beer fan in downtown Raleigh. The beer is brewed on site and they serve a variety of styles from their lighter colored Gaston Golden to the darker Bruno Bitter. You can [...]
