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by Patty Griffin | February 01 2012

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Food Tours Available in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough

by Patty Griffin | January 03 2012

Make your New Year’s Resolution to try a number of restaurants in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough that you haven’t before. Or make plans to return to a favorite spot. To make things easier for you, why don’t you pariticpate in one of the great food tours in the area.

The Triangle Food Tour offers the Chapel Hill and Carrboro Walking Tour. For information, visit http://www.Trianglefoodtour.com. The tours are Saturdays at 2:15 pm for up to 10 people. Cost $35 per person (+ $2.60 svc chg), includes all tastings at 6-8 restaurants. 3 hour tour rain or shine. Walk through the downtown streets of Chapel Hill & Carrboro pausing 6-8 times for sample tastings and personal insights from a cross-section of this area’s finest and most unique establishments. Along the way, the streetscapes and local character will combine to reveal how unique and different each are despite their close proximity. Meet 10-15 minutes before departure at The Franklin Hotel lobby, 311 W. Franklin Street. Reserve on-line and pay a minimum of 24 hours in advance of tour date.

The Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours are in Chapel Hill, Carrboro as well as Hillsborough. Visit http://www.Tastecarolina.net. Culinary Carrboro & Chapel Hill Tour is Saturdays from 11 am – 2:15 pm (and weekdays by appointment). Cost is $42.50, $44.98 with service fee. This tour is between 1.5 and 2 miles of walking rain or shine. Stroll Carrboro/ Chapel Hill for gourmet delights from an insiders’ perspective. Meet 15 minutes before departure in front of Open Eye Cafe, 101 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro. Reserve online in advance. Public parking lot beside Open Eye Cafe.

The Historic Hillsborough Walking Tour is also Saturdays from 11 am – 2:15 pm (and weekdays by appointment). Cost is $42.50, $44.98 with service fee. This tour is about 2 miles of walking rain or shine. Fantastic restaurants and plenty of history. Meet 15 minutes before departure in front of Saratoga Grill, 108 S. Churton St, Hillsborough. Reserve online in advance. Public parking is available along the street or in nearby lots.

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Music, Food and Fun

by Patty Griffin | December 19 2011

Breadman’s Restaurant at 324 West Rosemary Street in downtown Chapel Hill will host the 9th Annual New Year’s Eve party with The Nomads Band from 8p.m. to 1 a.m. (Doors open at 8 p.m.). The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, a Champagne toast, party favors and midnight breakfast buffet. There will also be a cash bar for wine, beer and soft drinks. The cost is $45 per person. Call (919) 967-7110, (919) 929-4745 or email Reservations.

The Carolina Inn New Year’s Eve Dinner is 5:30 – 10 pm. Call (919) 918-2715. Visit http://www.carolinainn.com for special overnight packages.

The countdown to 2012 is on The Siena Hotel at 1505 E. Franklin Street. Kick off the fun and romance with one of their fabulous packages. The evening’s festivities include light music, party favors and a complimentary toast at midnight in the lobby. Il Palio dinner is from 5:30pm-10pm, 4 Course Prix Fixe Menu at $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Overnight packages also available! Reservations, (919) 929-4000 or visit http://www.sienahotel.com.

Join Elaine’s on Franklin at 454 W. Franklin Street in Chapel Hill for an unforgettable four course dinner from 5:30 pm – 10 pm and let the celebrating continue with a night at the Franklin Hotel. Elaine’s will be serving a special four course dinner for $69. Add champagne and wine pairings for an additional $30 per person. Make your reservation by calling (919) 960-2770. For the menu, visit elainesonfranklin.com. To complete the evening, The Franklin Hotel is offering Elaine’s diners special rates starting at $139 on New Year’s Eve! Park at The Franklin and stroll up Franklin Street to Elaine’s for dinner, then back to your hotel room later that evening. Included in your room rate is a complimentary cooked-to-order American breakfast the next morning. Call The Franklin at (919) 442-9000 and be sure to ask for the Elaines/West End rate.

Shula’s 347 Grill at the Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel, One Europa Drive, Chapel Hill will be having special New Year’s Eve Menus. Four Course Special for Two including appetizer, salad, entree and dessert with champagne toast. $99 per couple not including tax and gratuity. Call (919) 969-2157 for reservations.

Panciuto Restaurant at 110 South Churton Street in downtown Hillsborough will host a 3-course New Year’s Eve Dinner. For reservations, call (919) 732-6261.

New Year’s Eve Masquerade at The Depot at Hillsborough Station at 246 South Nash Street, Hillsborough. Fun is 9 pm – 12 am. Rock and ring in 2012 with Flashback beginning at 9 pm. Free drink for masked patrons. No cover. Visit http://www.hillsborough

New Year’s Eve Party with The Wusses and The Texas Peters at Cat’s Cradle. Tickets $15. Doors open at 8 pm and show at 9 pm. (919) 967-9053 or visit http://www.catscradle.com

New Year’s Eve at Local 506 at 506 W. Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, $7. 9:30 pm. http://www.local506.com.

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“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” comes to Chapel Hill

by Patty Griffin | November 21 2011

UNC’s PlayMakers Repertory Company will host the classic play “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” in the Center for Dramatic Art. If love is a battlefield then these are two of the struggle’s consummate contenders in this knock-down, drag-out love story from the savagely wicked pen of an American master. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play, and so sizzling that the Pulitzer Prize committee chose Virginia Woolf to receive its award for drama, then back-tracked and didn’t give an award that year! Join George and Martha and their guests for a gin-soaked evening of fun and games and one dazzlingly nasty fight to the finish.

Performances are Nov 30 – Dec 18 on Tuesdays – Sundays in the Paul Green Theatre on Country Club Road. Evening shows are at 7:30 pm and matinees are at 2 pm. Tickets range from $10-45. Box Office hours are 12pm-6pm Monday through Friday. Call (919) 962-PLAY or visit http://www.playmakersrep.org. The play is directed by Wendy C. Goldberg.

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Kidzu to Open in University Square Location

by Patty Griffin | November 14 2011

Kidzu Children’s Museum will open to the public on November 18. The grand opening celebration weekend is Friday November 18th through Sunday, November 20th! Hours are – Friday, November 18 (10am-5pm); Saturday, November 19 (10am-5pm) and Sunday, November 20 (1-5pm). Admission will continue to be free on Sundays, thanks to the continued generous support of Durham Regional Hospital.

Normal Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm. Kidzu is closed on Mondays. Admission – $5 per person for adults; $5 per child over 24 months of age; $2 per child from 12-23 months; Members and children 11 months and under are admitted free. Sundays free admission for all.

The new site at 123 – B West Franklin Street in University Square will serve as their interim location as they make preparations for the future, much larger facility at Wallace Plaza. Their new home will continue to offer some of your favorite interactive exhibits along with lots of new fun and educational programming and some FREE parking.

Kidzu Children’s Museum is a nonprofit 501 ©(3) organization offering playful, hands-on learning experiences for children aged 0-8 years. Their mission is to inspire children and the adults in their lives to learn through play. For more information about Kidzu, visit Kidzu Children’s Museum or call 919-933-1455.

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