“Proprietor Andrew Leager said he’s excited to finally begin serving customers his custom-brewed beer.”
– Boylan Bridge Brewpub opens today (finally)… | newsobserver.com projects
“Join us for the Downtown Dining Club’s next meeting, March 4th @ 7:30pm, at Solas in the…”
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Join us for the Downtown Dining Club’s next meeting, March 4th @ 7:30pm, at Solas in the Glenwood South District!
4 course meal for $35! Exclusive to Downtown Dining Club members…includes appetizer, soup or salad, entree and dessert. Catch up with old friends, meet new people, and enjoy a great dining experience at one of downtowns hottest night spots!
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– Downtown Dining Club next meeting: Solas at Solas Downtown Raleigh Live Work Play!
Pic of the Week
Char-Grill has settled into Raleigh’s culture over the past few decades. Best burger in town?
“Raleigh plans to install eight plug-in stations around the city in the coming months under a program…”
“Raleigh plans to install eight plug-in stations around the city in the coming months under a program called Project Get Ready. The project was initiated by the Rocky Mountain Institute, a Colorado-based nonprofit that encourages efficient uses of natural resources. Indianapolis and Portland, Ore. are also participating…………….
………Meeker said a majority of the initial stations will be located in the city’s parking garages downtown and near N.C. State University.”
– Raleigh to install plug-in stations for hybrids – Local & State – News & Observer
Remedy Diner Opening Soon?
Note on the door says March 2nd.
Pic of the Week
I finally got my own version of the classic Raleigh skyline money shot. Alright skyline freaks, this post is for you. Taller or wider?
See it large on my Flickr.
County Parking Decks Opening and Closing
We are getting closer and closer to another day of destruction. Fencing is going up around the parking deck behind the Garland Jones building which is the future site of the new justice center. The new county deck a block down McDowell will open soon and replace the older one.
For what it is, the new county deck is pretty nice. On the ground floor, there is an indoor lobby with city info, mostly maps, of places around downtown. There are also pay stations to make things more convenient.
I had to take a long look at the map that was put up inside the lobby. Here are some things I noticed.
– The new justice center and Clarence E Lightner Safety Center are listed as ‘future’ projects.
– The amphitheatre across from the convention center is listed as ‘planned’.
– Green Square is not on the map.
Interpret it as you will but I’m sure this doesn’t mean much really. I just thought it is a little interesting the things they put on these maps when it comes to ‘future’ or ‘planned’ projects.
You R Here, The R Line Starts Rolling
This morning, Mayor Meeker and his downtown buddies introduced the R Line, downtown’s new circulator. We have recently talked about this and today is the day that the hybrid electric buses start rolling. Buses stop every 10 to 15 minutes and run during the following hours every week:
Mon-Wed: 7am – 11pm
Thurs-Sat: 7am – 2:15am
Sun: 1pm – 8pm
This week I found out that there will be a route extension after 6:30 pm. Take a look at the google map embedded here and you will see what I mean (shown in red).
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I’m working on a dedicated page for all info that is the R Line. Along with the google map, I have also made a printable map of the route and a few key stops. I’m working on that one too and am trying to make it match the excellent map on the Downtown Raleigh Alliance website. How will you use the R Line?
My printable map in pdf format, updated 2/13/09.
The R Line fleet.
Signs for each stop.