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Moonlight in the Garden is a nighttime lighting exhibition at the JC Raulston Arboretum and your chance to see the gardens after dark.
@jcraulstonarboretum is a public garden and living laboratory at @NCstate University.
Wander through the gardens after dark as the lights reveal new perspectives at every turn.
Grab a bite from a food truck, sip a cup of hot apple cider, gather around the fire pits and listen to live music.
This is JC Raulston’s largest annual fundraising event, it helps raise the funds necessary to keep their gates open and admission free 365 days a year.
WHEN:
* Friday & Saturday, November 6 – 7
* Friday & Saturday, November 13 – 14
* Friday & Saturday, November 20 – 21
TICKETS:
This is a ticketed event.
Go to their website: www.jcra.ncsu.edu and scroll down to the Moonlight in the Garden info.
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☕️ You know these Aussie coffee snobs are going to break the news when great coffee lands in Raleigh!!
@caferoyaleraleigh in the Exchange, North Raleigh is nailing it.
I had a flat white here the other day and made sure to let the barista know how excellent it was when I walked out, We`ve returned today for a meeting and I wanted something to last me longer than the smaller flat white.
So I took a risk and asked for a latte and wow, I`m blown away. I rarely order lattes anymore in the U.S. because the balance between coffee and milk is just way too far on the milky side, but this is perfect for a flat white Queen!
My favorite coffee shop in New York City, In Common, owned by an Aussie, is the only other place that has gotten this balance of flavors right in the larger-sized latte.
I`m thrilled and this could be my new coffee spot! Staying later for a meeting. Perhaps I should switch to a cocktail to kick off the end of a great week in Raleigh and start the beginning of an excellent weekend.
What should I order next?
#raleighcoffee #raleighcafe #coffeesnobs #thisisraleigh
🍛 Its easy to get addicted to a Thai restaurant in the Triangle this good!
Myra Cafe in Apex came u.der new ownership y months ago. As former Bangkok residents, we were happy with these more authentic Thai flavors. Still maintaining a US spice level though. I prefer mine Thai spicy!!
Loved chatting with the owner Paul, from Bangkok, about Bangkok life!!
On order:
😋 Potsickers (not gf)
😋 Tom Yum soup
😋 Pad Thai
😋 Peanut Panamg curry (special)
😋 Mango sticky rice – one of my favorite desserts ever, and here it was sooo gooood!!
Do you like mango sticky rice?
📍76 Hunter St Suite 100Apex, NC 27502 Worth the drive from Raleigh
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Running errands? Meeting friends? Heading to class? The @GoCaryNC bus makes getting around easy!
Students, seniors, commuters – people of all ages and abilities are welcome aboard our accessible buses.
The best part? All GoCary fixed-route rides are FREE!
Watch this video, find your reason to ride, and see how easy it is to get going.
Visit GoCary.org to learn more and plan your trip!
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![🚌 The GoCary bus is free and for everyone—and that includes YOU! [ad]
Running errands? Meeting friends? Heading to class? The @GoCaryNC bus makes getting around easy!
Students, seniors, commuters - people of all ages and abilities are welcome aboard our accessible buses.
The best part? All GoCary fixed-route rides are FREE!
Watch this video, find your reason to ride, and see how easy it is to get going.
Visit GoCary.org to learn more and plan your trip!
#GoCary #YourReasonToRide #CaryNC
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Good morning. Breakfast at Raleigh`s Oldest Restaurant, @TheMeccaRestaurant in downtown Raleigh which opened way back in 1930 and was founded by Greek immigrants.
The minute you walk in it feels like stepping back in time.
The historic setting oozes nostalgia with red stools along a long counter, a black and white checkered floor, and heavy wooden booths.
The Mecca serves unpretentious and comforting meals, and this is one of the few true diners left in the Raleigh area.
We ordered the breakfast plate, and a Western Omelet with black coffees.
POPULAR DISHES: people come here for the…
* Pancakes
* French toast
* Country ham
* Omelets
* Meatloaf
* Fied chicken
* Breakfast burger
* Hash browns
* Collards
* and breakfast sandwiches on a scratch made biscuit.
Have you been here? I love an old school diner.
* Address: 13 E Martin St, Raleigh
* Website: Mecca-Restaurant.com
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