April 6, 2011 · 2:23 pm

Triangle Food Truck Events ~ April & May 2011

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Photo from Recent Food Truck Rodeo at Johnnys of Carrboro

Now that the weather is warming up there are even more opportunities to enjoy the delicious offerings at several upcoming food truck events in the Triangle. Here is a quick list of upcoming food truck “rodeos” for April and May. I will update this post if I learn of any additional events.

UPCOMING TRIANGLE FOOD TRUCK “RODEOS” 

April 7th 7-9pm 
The Cookery ~ 1101 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham
Food Trucks: Pie Pushers, Slippin’ Sliders, Farmhand Foods Sausage Wagon, Only Burger, Blue Sky Dining
 
April 9th 4-7pm 
Big Al’s Garage ~ 100 S. Merritt Mill Rd, Carrboro
Food Trucks: Captain Ponchos Tacos, Klausies Pizza, Blue Sky Dining, The Indian Food on Wheels
 
April 14th 5:30-9pm
Rebus Works ~ 301-2 Kinsey Street, Raleigh 
Food Trucks: OnlyBurger, Bulkogi Korean BBQ, Klausie’s Pizza, The Grilled Cheese Bus, Blue Sky Dining and Kona Ice.
 
April 16th 4-7pm (CANCELLED DUE TO RAINY SEVERE FORECAST!)
Kinetix Health Club ~ 504 W. Main St., Carrboro
Food Trucks: Captain Ponchos Tacos, Will and Pops, Indian Food on Wheels

April 17th 6:00-8:00pm (Moved to Sunday April 17th due to cancelleation because of severe weather on the 16th)
Durham’s Central Park ~ Foster Street, Durham
Food Trucks: Farmhand Foods Sausage Wagon, Daisy Cakes, Joey D’ NY Dogs, Only Burger, Parlez-Vous Crepes, Klausie’s Pizza, Slippin’ Sliders, and The Grilled Cheese Bus

April 24th 4-7pm
Southern Rail ~ 201 East Main Street, Carrboro
Food Trucks: Captain Ponchos Tacos, Will and Pops, Only Burger
 
May 7th 4-7pm 
Big Al’s Garage ~ 100 S. Merritt Mill Rd, Carrboro
Food Trucks: Valentinos, Captain Ponchos Tacos, Farmland Sausage Wagon, Bulkogi, Will and Pops, Parlez Vous Crepe
 
Here are some photos of triangle food trucks I have seen during past “rodeos”. Not pictured are Pie Pushers, Indian Food on Wheels, Blue Sky Dining, and The Grilled Cheese Bus. I hope to visit those trucks soon!

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March 31, 2011 · 9:44 pm

First Friday in Downtown Raleigh ~ April 1, 2011

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Artspace in downtown Raleigh

On the First Friday of every month local galleries in downtown Raleigh open their doors to the public for a introduction to Raleigh’s exciting art scene. I like to hit up the studios at Artspace on East Davie Street next to Moore Square mainly because there are so many art studios clustered in one spot, making it a great destination to take in a lot of art with just one easy stop.

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View of the second floor of Artspace

At Artspace they usually have live music on the lower level and offer cheese and crackers along with beer and wine for a modest dontation to enjoy as you stroll through the studios. However, there are multiple galleries and studios worth checking out all over downtown.  You can download a map of downtown and view lists of the particpating galleries and special events on the godowntown website. 

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Morning Times Market Flyer

This Friday, the street in front of Morning Times Coffee Shop will be closed off  for an outdoor market known as “The Morning Times Market“.  It will feature local art vendors, a local beer tent and live entertainment provided by the Pickle Mamas performing fire hooping and the Raleigh Drum Circle providing rhythmic beats. 

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Live music on the main level at Artspace



I plan to check out the outdoor market this Friday night in additiona to my usual stop at Artspace. I think it is great to have so many options to pick from. If you don’t make it downtown this month to check it out this Friday (April 1st), make a point of marking  the next First Friday (May 6th) on your calendar so you don’t miss all the fun next month. See you downtown!

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March 29, 2011 · 5:13 pm

Cedar Creek Gallery Annual Spring Pottery & Glass Festival

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Photo Courtesy of Mary Ann Potter

The Cedar Creek Gallery in Creedmoor, NC will host the 43rd Annual Spring Pottery and Glass Festival starting this weekend. The gallery will be open until 10pm Friday, April 1st for the opening of “A Woman’s Perspective: Sculpting the Feminine Form”. The festival continues Saturday and Sunday (April 2nd and 3rd, 9th and 10th) with live music, great craft demonstrations, open studios and the finest quality American craft for purchase.

The artists of Cedar Creek toil diligently all year to make new, exciting work. For their creativity to flow freely, they require solitude and focus in their studios. The festivals gives the atists an opportunity to open their pottery and glass blowing studios to share with the public.   The festival will also feature and Adult Egg Hunt on April 10th at 3om.  Adults (no kids allowed) will let their inner child out as they search for eggs corresponding to at least 25 beautiful glass and pottery treasures. Please check the schedule of events for specific times.

Cedar Creek Gallery History
Cedar Creek Gallery was formed by the late Sid Oakley, celebrated NC Potter and Artist, and his wife Pat Oakley in 1968 on what used to be an old tobacco field in Creedmoor, NC. The Gallery has grown from one building into over ten since then. Their daughter Lisa Oakley, also a celebrated artist in glassblowing/sculpting, has carried on the legacy and continues to present the works of over 200 artists and crafts-people. For more infomration about the gallery, driving directions, and information about the artists located there, visit their website.

The photograph above was taken by Marry Ann Potter. You can view more of her beautiful photos in her flickr photo album and on her blog This Country Life.

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March 27, 2011 · 8:10 pm

PieBird Grand Opening Tuesday March 29th!

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The much anticipated opening of PieBird restaurant by foodies in Raleigh and across the Triangle area is about to come to fruition. You can almost smell the wafting scents of pie now, as PieBird plans for an official opening Tuesday, March 29, 2011.

Located between Krispy Kreme and Person Street Pharmacy at 618 N. Person Street (map) in downtown Raleigh, PieBird will be dishing sweet and savory pies for lunch and dinner from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. The menu of regular and featured pies will be complemented by local brews (Big Boss and Mother Earth, for starters), bottled beers, wine and a full liquor bar with seasonal cocktails, as well as a custom PieBird coffee blend created by Durham, N.C.-based Counter Culture.

The idea of PieBird was hatched by owners Sheilagh Duncan and Krishna Bahl just about a year ago. Duncan had been baking pies for friends in the nearby Oakwood neighborhood and looking for a partner in a venture to serve her popular pies in her own  restaurant.  She and husband George had already found the place — the space that housed the former Conti’s Italian Market.

Chef Kristine Ashwood and two assistant chefs from the Wake Tech Community College Culinary Arts program join the team of PieBird Chicks in the kitchen and at the bar. Former owner of Hilltop Cafe in Pittsboro and Fearrington Village chef, Ashwood focuses on using local and seasonal ingredients in determining PieBird’s menu. (These aren’t your grandma’s pies.) Early favorites are the Chocolate Pecan Bourbon Pie, French Onion Soup Pie and Chicken Curry Pot Pie, but they will have some steep competition from the first planned specials, Korean Short Rib Pie and Tamale Carnitas Pie topped with jicama. A variety of equally appealing vegetarian options also will be among regular menu and featured pies.

Fittingly unique along with the pie menu options is the restaurant’s decor in funky blues and greens. What some would call “modern-minimalist” and others “Portland comes to Raleigh,” the design features exposed brick, sliding barn doors, chic yet comfortable furniture, cozy nooks, and yes, a fireplace.

For More Info about PieBird
Website:     www.piebirdraleigh.com
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/piebirdraleigh
Twitter:       www.twitter/piebirdraleigh

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March 25, 2011 · 10:37 pm

3rd Annual Cuegrass Festival at The Pitt BBQ ~ April 16th, 2011

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Pit Master Ed Mitchell Checks on a Pig at last year's 'Cuefest!

The 3rd Annual ‘Cuegrass Festival is set to return to the Warehouse distric of downtown Raleigh on Saturday April 16th.  All the action will take place along Davie street outside The Pitt BBQ with a jam-packed day full of great ‘cue, local brews and toe-tappin’ bluegrass music! The folks at The Pit will have the pig cookers fired up to serve plenty of their famous Eastern North Carolina-style barbecue and offer a selection of local brews.

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Ed Show's The Musicians hot it's done ~ 'Cuefest 2010

Musical acts planned for this year’s event are American Aquarium, Yarn, Big Daddy Love, Tres Chicas, and The Thompson Brothers.

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The crowd settles in for some great music ~ 'Cuefest 2010

Make sure you bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a day filled of relaxing with great food and music.  Proceeds from the $5 gate donation go to North Carolina farmers via Animal Welfare Approved (AWA).

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