Friday, May 14th
ZSpotlight.com and Mura of North Hills hosted one of the Triangle’s most exclusive outdoor evenings last night in North Raleigh for a capacity crowd of 300 plus. With a winning combination of high end sushi, great music, and exciting ambiance, ZSpot added a fashion show into the mix with the runway surrounding the beautiful outdoor fountain in North Hills. With tickets selling out well before the event, Mura and the ZSpotlight plan to expand this unique event series for the next party June 3rd, 2010. This ZSpot concept will continue to thrive in North Raleigh throughout the summer. For photos, visit the ZSpot Photo Galleries. Last night’s photos are uploading now onto Z.
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Every month from May- September ZSpotlight will have a Summer Sushi Tasting Party at Mura of North Hills. All events will be 21 and up to enter. Ticket prices are $10 to party and eat, or party after all sushi tasting tickets are sold out. We will have multiple cash bars and food stations set up throughout the patio where you can enjoy the best sushi in town! Every year we have brought something new and exciting to each event and this year will definitely not disappoint! Dates and themes are listed below so save the date and start planning that perfect outfit to fit our themes!
These events are very popular so please do purchase your tickets in advance! We want you to be a part of this amazing experience!
The 2nd Annual National Truffle Fest, presented by the Frankie Lemmon Foundation, will be held at the beautiful Grand Bohemian Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina on February 25th through 27th, 2010.
Events include wine reception, truffle seminars, culinary and wine education, truffle and wine dinner, an exciting risotto competition with celebrity chefs, and the crowning event – The Chef’s & Vintner’s Gala. The Gala features truffle laden creations prepared by our visiting celebrity chefs, fabulous wines, and dancing the night away.
Join us for this most sumptuous event -
A culinary celebration of the truffle…the “diamond of the kitchen”!
The Truffle lends a rich, but earthy accent to everything it touches…
Epicureans will delight in a weekend filled with exquisite wines and sumptuous treats.
Celebrity chefs will prepare to-die-for dishes inspired by the mysterious truffle. Your truffle passion may just turn to obsession!
This exquisite experience benefits the Frankie Lemmon Foundation,
a non-profit organization dedicated to educating children with special needs.
A la Carte pricing is available – and tax donations apply.
Special room rates are available at the Grand Bohemian Hotel for Truffle Fest goers. For reservations, click HERE or call the Grand Bohemian Hotel toll-free at 877-274-1242 and mention booking code “truffle.”
We can’t wait to see you there!
| Full weekend’s events: | $500 [ORDER NOW] |
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| Arrival Welcome Reception: | $50 [ORDER NOW] |
| Seminars: | $75 [ORDER NOW] |
| Wine Dinners: | $100 [ORDER NOW] |
| Chef’s Competition: | $150 [ORDER NOW] |
| Chef’s Gala: | $150 [ORDER NOW] |
Prices per person. For a complete list of events, please view our SCHEDULE and FORUMS listings.
Accommodations are NOT included in ticket prices.
XIOS Authentic Greek Cuisine (pronounced Khi-Os) in Apex is celebrating the launch of their new menu, and in keeping with the Greek tradition of sharing, are giving away over $25,000 in food and gift certificates to customers throughout the month of March. Door prizes including free appetizers, desserts, entrees and $25, $50 and $100 gift cards will be given out all month. The menu features popular Greek favorites – like their signature lamb dishes, Souvlaki and Moussaka – along with a new premier line up of over two dozen new appetizers, entrees, desserts and beverages.
The Greek island of XIOS, home to the Hatzidakis family for generations and the inspiration for XIOS Authentic Greek Cuisine in Apex, is known for its hospitality and embracing the Greek tradition of sharing with family and friends. Owned and operated by Kirk and Denise Hatzidakis, XIOS serves fresh, homemade Greek specialties paired with imported wines from the Isles of Greece in a comfortable, family-friendly atmosphere that includes a lively dining room and outdoor patio seating. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday though Sunday with a special Sunday brunch menu, XIOS provides live musical entertainment and belly dancing on weekends, weekly specials like Wednesday Ladies Night and Kids-eat-free Thursdays, and monthly events including Salsa Dancing and Wine Down Wednesdays. XIOS is located at 800 W. Williams Street in Peakway Market Square in Apex. For more information on delivery, catering services or dining at XIOS, call (919) 363-5288 or visit www.xioscafe.com.
Tobacco Road Cellars Wine Series Set to Begin
Billed as “Not Your Typical Winemaker Dinner”
January 25, 2010; Raleigh, NC – Boutique winery, Tobacco Road Cellars, is hosting a wine
series at Solas in the Glenwood South entertainment district of downtown Raleigh beginning
Wednesday, January 27th and following on February 24th and March 24th.
Winery owner Jason Earnest will walk the dining room and introduce Tobacco Road Cellars to diners as well as offer special pricing for some of his winery’s highly acclaimed vintages like Tobacco Road ‘s deep red with soft purple rim, lifted bright fresh berry fruit showing red currant and blueberry notes. Rich mouth filling weight that swamps the palate with ripe, juicy flavor that runs through to a long and fine tannin finish.”
Also featured on January 27th is a Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highland, one of California’s up and coming viticulture regions. In fact, many wine writers and enthusiasts agree that the Santa Lucia Highlands stands shoulder to shoulder among the top names in Pinot. From Santa Barbara’s White Hawk Vineyard, Earnest is introducing a beautiful Syrah created through a 100% signature single vineyard. This region is quickly being recognized by wine connoisseurs the world over as a top producing wine region.
“Drinking good wine is an experience, something special; it’s a celebration of sharing, connecting with someone and making memories,” says Earnest. The North Carolina native started Tobacco Road Cellars in 2004 after going to Napa Valley on a whim to create own wine to give as holiday gifts. After bottling 25 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon and tasting his bounty, Earnest was bitten by this new passion. Earnest has not lost sight on what brought his vision to where he is today. He plans on keeping Tobacco Road Cellars very intimate, keeping it a oneon-one personal experience that is lacking in today’s world.
“From the succulent grapes that we hand pick, to the high-end French oak barrels we use for aging, to the delicate hand-dipped wax seal, we pay attention to every single detail and demand the highest quality at every level,” remarked Earnest. Today, Tobacco Road Cellars has a halfdozen bottlings under its belt, a host of loyal collectors and wine enthusiasts vying for a bottle of their limited production, and the endorsement of Gary Vaynerchuk of the nation’s best-known wine aficionados. Tobacco Road Cellars also was just named “Winery of the Month” by Amanda Hagood of The
Reservations are recommended for the Tobacco Road Wine Series at Solas where diners also will enjoy an award winning meal from Executive Chef Cliff Vogelsberg.
What: Tobacco Road Cellars Winer SeriesSharon Delaney McCloud; 919-810-5085; sharondmccloud@gmail.com
When: January 27th, February 24th and March 24th
Time: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Where: Solas – 419 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh
Reservations: Call Solas now at 919-755-0755
The Sunset Grille is located in Cary at the corner of Harrison Ave and Maynard Rd, in Harrison Pointe shopping center. The owners refer to themselves as a casual sports restaurant, but with so much more. If you are looking to bring the family or a group of friends out for a great night of food and drinks, Sunset Grille is a great choice. With a fun combination of atmosphere and awesome drink specials, you can dine or have drinks inside or out on the patio. Sunset Grille’s award winning food will make your night no matter what the occasion is an evening to remember.
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And they now offer 20% off your bill every time you visit Sunset Grill and use your ZSpotCard! So make sure to show it to your server and make this restaurant a favorite you visit a few times a week!
Be sure to try a menu with some of the best selection anywhere in Cary. From burgers to seafood to Sunset Grille’s famous chili, everything is what they call “real food.”
The owners have also recently done some remodeling of the restaurant, adding a room that can be used as private dining room or party room. This room seats approximately 30 people and is available for lunch or dinner groups.
Sunset Grille can accommodate parties and groups ranging from 10 to 200 and have a reputation for making sure everyone has a great time. They offer a wide variety of food options and drink specials each and every day.
There’s always fun events if you are looking for a little more fun in the bar area. On Sundays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays World Tavern Poker hosts tournaments and there’s karaoke on Thursday and Saturday.
Remember, this restaurant/bar is open every day from 11am till 2am, so you can always come relax for a drink or two after everyone else has closed for the evening.
The owners Marty Nessley and David Shutt want to thank all of it’s customers for the years of support and also to invite you to come in and try the restaurant for the first time or try a 50th time. They are excited to allow their staff to make you feel like you found your new favorite place to eat and drink.
Sunset Grille – Cary
231 Grande Heights Dr
Cary , NC 27513
(919) 380-1991
www.sunsetgrillcary.com
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Mura Japanese Steakhouse of North Hills Mall in Raleigh, N.C. has become a favorite for singles and couples to enjoy high end sushi in a romantic environment. This Raleigh sushi restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating, as well as private dining options for corporate and special events. Be sure to visit Mura’s website to see all they have to offer.
We are excited to announce to all of our ZSpotCard holders that each time you purchase a sushi roll, you can receive a 2nd of equal or lesser value for 50% off every time you show your ZSpotCard.
It’s as easy as that! So make sure to keep your ZSpotCard handy, and tell your friends about this wonderful deal. There are hundreds of savings everywhere you go if you own our valuable ZSpotCard, so visit the site today, and continue to save. These days, every dollar truly does count, and we promote you to support the local businesses in the world of Z that want to offer you great reasons to come experience their products and services.
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Mura Japanese Fine Dining
4121 Main at North Hills St.
Suite 110, North Hills Mall Raleigh , NC 27609
(919) 781-7887
Chef William D’Auvray’s fantastic downtown restaurant, Fins, is no more and will soon reopen under the name bu•ku. With its name coming from the mispronunciation of the French word, beaucoup, the restaurant will continue to be an Asian-influenced restaurant, but will emphasize a tapas approach: small plates be offered and will focu s on the lunch crowd. bu•ku will have a dedicated happy hour (within NC guidelines) along with a strong craft beer and artisanal cocktail program.
February is Annual Breast Cancer Support Month
at Amedeo’s North Italian Restaurant.
Memory Candles, Wrist Band sales, memory seed packets
as well as percent of food sales will benefit the Pretty in Pink Cancer Foundation
Raleigh, NC: Amedeo’s North’s owners, Rick and Lisa DeAngelis began a partnership with the Pretty in Pink Foundation last year and have made February Breast Cancer Awareness at their north Raleigh restaurant – in honor and memory of Rick’s mother, Betty DeAngelis.
The restaurant is located in the Northridge Shopping Center, at 6006 Falls of Neuse Road, near Spring Forest Road in North Raleigh.
On Tuesdays during the month of February a percent of sales will be donated to Pretty in Pink. On the kick-off Tuesday February 2nd, the Painted Ponies Y Princess Tribe will be selling Pretty in Pink wrist bracelets, packets of herb seeds, and Memory Candle Tea Lights – people are welcome to purchase a Memory Candle in honor of a loved one, in memoriam or as a survivor. Lit candles with names written in pink will be displayed in restaurant. All proceeds go to Pretty in Pink Foundation.
In addition there will be a featured “pink” item each Tuesday- 2/9 Mini desserts special; 2/16 Special entree w/Pink sauce; 2/23: Betty’s Birthday Cake
Customers can register throughout February to win prizes; the drawing for prizes will be held on Monday 3/1 to remember Betty and celebrate her birthday.
Pretty In Pink Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides financial resources for uninsured and underinsured North Carolinians who are diagnosed with breast cancer and have limited financial means. Founded in 2004 by Dr. Lisa Tolnitch, a breast cancer surgeon, Pretty In Pink Foundation is positioned to have a point of presence in every state by 2020. Committed to providing hope, health and healing, Pretty In Pink Foundation has a growing network of healthcare professionals and quality of life partners. For more information on fundraising events, ways to help and how to become a volunteer, visit the website at www.PrettyInPinkFoundation.org, or join the Pretty In Pink Foundation Fan page on Facebook.
For more information on this special month, please visit www.AmedeosNorth.com
6006 Falls of Neuse Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 878-7808
For media only (not to be published) contact:
Jean Best, Best Marketing
jbest@usa.net (919) 247-8699
Jean Best, Best Marketing
PO Box 98944
Raleigh, NC 27624
off: (919) 846-8330
cell:(919) 247-8699
Sono Sushi Bar of Raleigh is starting its new Lounge Nights with a kickoff weekend! On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, Sono will be open late night from 10pm-2am. The dining room will close off and the front bar area will be transformed into a lounge, with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, live music and great drink specials. Fayetteville Street’s newest late night red-hot spot launches in January 14, 15, and 16!
Remember, you get 10% off everytime you use your ZSpotCard on all food items inside Sono.
10% Off With Your ZSpotCard!
Mondays
4 course dinner for 25 dollars
Tuesdays
½ price bottles of wine
Wednesdays
$5 martinis
Thursdays
½ price drafts and hot sake
Sundays
½ off apps with purchase of entrée
Lunch Specials Everyday
2 Special Rolls for $14
$9 Lunch Everyday: Soup, Salad, and a Roll
miso soup, house salad, and your choice of one special roll
For more information, visit ZSpotlight.com or SonoRaleigh.com
See You On Z Town!
As ZSpotlight.com and the ZSpotCard program continues to grow, every week we will update you on special insider information. We’ve now added Bear Rock Cafe of Morrisville to the ZSpotCard Network, where they will offer you 20% off your bill each and every time you visit! With an average entree and drink of $9, this will save you almost two bucks with every visit!
Bear Rock Story (www.bearrockcafe.com)
What began as a single sandwich shop and deli in 1997 has now evolved into a unique neighborhood gathering place. Our emerging national quick-casual restaurant brand is characterized by a distinctive menu of hand-crafted sandwiches, hot and savory soups, garden fresh salads, loaded baked potatoes, oven-fresh breads, and delectable desserts in an inviting, nature-inspired setting, served by a warm, friendly guest-focused team.
The original Bear Rock Cafe opened in October of 1997 as a 60-seat sandwich shop and deli in Raleigh, NC, and has now evolved into a unique neighborhood gathering place with locations in 11 states. Today, Bear Rock Franchise Systems, Inc., operates a central restaurant support center headquartered in Cary, NC. Bear Rock is 22 locations strong. The emerging national quick-casual restaurant brand is characterized by a distinctive menu of hand-crafted sandwiches, hot and savory soups, garden fresh salads, loaded baked potatoes, oven-fresh breads, and delectable desserts in an inviting, nature-inspired setting, served by a warm, friendly guest-focused team.
A thriving network of franchise owners and a dedicated team of individuals in the areas of restaurant operations, development, real estate, support services, training, accounting and marketing diligently drive the growth of the Bear Rock Cafe brand.
Our guests however, are our greatest asset. We invite you to become a part of our Bear Rock Story. Escape to a higher taste at Bear Rock Cafe. Explore the variety. Experience our passion for food and passion for people.
9575 Chapel Hill Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 462-1687
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