ISPE 2010 Midyear Meeting April 10

ISPE 2010 Midyear Meeting
April 10-12, 2010
Raleigh, NC
RESTAURANTS AND EVENTS IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH
Brought to you by: Raleigh Local Host Committee
Dear ISPE Colleagues,
Welcome to Raleigh, North Carolina! The Local Host
Committee would like to thank ISPE for choosing Raleigh
as the location for the 2010 Mid Year Meeting. You’ll be
arriving in North Carolina for the start of our glorious
Spring. We promise great weather, gardens in bloom,
and great food.
Please feel free to use this tool to locate some of our
city’s hidden treasures. We have highlighted our favorite
dining spots and local events. If you’d like any other
suggestions, please just ask one of the Host Committee
volunteers.
Enjoy your time in our wonderful city.
Sincerely,
Raleigh Local Host Committee
DINING IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH
Caffé Luna 136 East Hargett Street,Raleigh, NC 27601 • Reservations* &Private Party Info:(919) 832‐6090 www.cafeluna.com Lunch: Mon ‐ Fri (11:30 am‐2:30 pm) • Dinner: Wed – Sat (5pm‐10pm) Recommended by: Debbie Crozier Recommended Menu Items: Great Pasta, Everything is good Pricing: Appetizers ($5‐$7); Salads ($4‐$7); Lunch Entrees ($8‐$13); Dinner Entrees ($13‐$17) Caffé Luna has been bringing authentic Italian cuisine with a Tuscan flair
to the Triangle for over a decade. The restaurant has three art-filled private rooms in addition to the dramatic main dining room. Dinner selections include pastas, shrimp, salmon, and veal. Irregardless 901 West Morgan Street; Raleigh, NC 27603 Very busy place call ahead for reservations; 919‐610‐0872 www.irregardless.com/
Lunch available only Tuesday‐Friday 11:30 am‐2:30 pm; Dinner: Tues‐
Thurs 5:30‐9:30, Friday & Sat 5:30 p, ‐ 10:00 pm; Sat dancing begins at 9:30 pm; Sunday Brunch: 10 am‐2 pm Special menus available for persons with dietary restrictions (i.e. persons with celiac disease and diabetes. Recommended by: Graham Dyck Pricing: Lunch‐Salads:($5‐9); Main entrees: ($7‐$9): Lunch combos: ($ 8‐$9): Appetizers: ($7‐$8); Salads ($5‐$8); Entrees: ($12‐$21) Award winning Irregardless Cafe has been nourishing our community with delicious meals, attentive service and music from talented entertainers from around the Triangle since 1975. Dining is available for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The menu has vegetarian and vegan options, small plates at dinner, desserts, and a great selection of reasonably priced wines and local microbrews. Second Empire The Historic Dodd‐Hinsdale House; 330 Hillsborough Street; Raleigh, NC 27603 Need to call ahead for reservations; (919) 829‐3663 The Pit 328 W. Davie Drive; Raleigh, NC 27601 919‐890‐4500 www.thepit-raleigh.com
www.second-empire.com
M‐Th 11am‐10pm; Fri & Sat 11 am‐11 pm; Sun 11am‐9pm Bar opens at 4:30 pm; Dinner served Tues‐Sat 5pm ‐ 10pm; Closed Sunday & Monday Very upscale dining Category: Southern Cuisine Recommended by: Debbie Crozier Recommended Menu Items: Southern Cuisine: chopped BBQ, baby Category: Upscale Dining Recommended by: Debbie Crozier Recommended Menu Items: Dinner selections: lamb, duck, seafood, beef tenderloins Pricing: Appetizers ($11‐$15); Entrees ($24‐$34) Imagine a dining experience that combines an atmosphere of classical history and elegance with a selection of cuisine that is as exquisitely unique as it is delicious. Restaurant is located in the beautifully restored Dodd‐Hinsdale House in downtown Raleigh, Honors include the AAA Four Diamond Award, the DiRoNa Award and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 1998 back ribs, meatloaf, turkey BBQ, fried chicken, fried seafood, shrimp and grits Pricing: Appetizers ($3‐$8); Salads ($7‐$8); Sandwiches ($7.50‐$9); Plates ($7‐$13);Dinner Entrees ($12‐$24) Going far beyond traditional barbecue offerings with some contemporary twists on Southern favorites, The Pit also serves Texas‐
style brisket, baby back ribs, smoked turkey, Mother Mitchell’s fried chicken, and a can’t‐miss barbecue tofu dish. The tradition of Southern hospitality mixes well with The Pit’s contemporary setting in a beautifully restored 1930s meatpacking warehouse. 42nd St. OysterBar 508 W Jones St; Raleigh, NC 27603 Reservations: 919‐831‐2811 518 West www.42ndstoysterbar.com 518 West Jones Street; Raleigh, NC 27603 Call ahead for reservations; 919‐829‐2518 M‐Wed 11:30‐11 pm; Th 11:30‐12:30 am ; Friday 11:30 am‐1:00 am; Saturday (dinner only and lounge) 4:30‐1 am; Sunday 4:30‐11 pm www.518west.com Category: Seafood Recommended by: Debbie Crozier Recommended Menu Items: Great seafood: oysters, various seafood, fried, broiled or steamed, steak Pricing: Lunch: Soup& Salad ($7‐11); Entrees: ($8‐$16) Dinner: Appetizers: ($8‐
$14); Salads: ($6‐$13); Entrees: ($14‐$40) The 42nd St. Oyster Bar is one of the South's most famous landmark restaurants, satisfying thousands of grateful patrons since its humble beginnings in 1931 as a grocery store offering oysters and draft beer. Brunch: Sun 10:30 am‐2pm; Lunch: Mon‐Sat 11:30am‐2:30 pm, Limited Menu 2:30pm‐5 pm; Dinner: Monday 5pm‐9:30pm, Tues‐Thurs 5pm‐
10pm, Fri &S Sat 5pm‐10:30 pm, Sun 5 pm ‐ 9pm Category: Italian Recommended by: Kirk Midkiff Dinner Menu Items: seasonal fresh pastas, wood fired pizza, fresh seafood, steaks
Pricing: Brunch Sides: ($2‐$3); Entrees: ($7‐$11);Salads: ($5‐$11); Dinner: Appetizers ($ 4‐$9); Salads: ($5‐$11); Entrees: ($9‐$23) This restaurant specializes in seasonal fresh pastas, wood‐fired pizzas, fresh seafood, steaks, and specials inspired by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean. It is located in the heart of Glenwood South. It was most recently voted "Best Italian Restaurant in the Triangle by readers of the Independent, the areas leading local magazine. Big Ed's City Market Restaurant 220 Wolfe St.; Raleigh, NC 27601 919‐836‐9909 Mon‐Fri 7:00am‐2pm; Saturday 7:00am‐12:00pm;Closed Sunday Category: Southern Cuisine Recommended by: Elizabeth Andrews Pricing: General Price Range: ($7‐$30) This restaurant is the ultimate place to gather for down‐home breakfast or lunch. It is known as a common meeting place for local politicians. The Mint 219 Fayetteville St.; Raleigh, NC 27601 919‐821‐0011 www.themintrestaurant.com Lunch: 11am to 2:30pm Tues. ‐ Fri; Dinner: 5pm to 9pm Tues. ‐ Thur.; 5pm to 10pm Fri. & Sat. Recommended by: Elizabeth Andrews Pricing: :3‐course Lunch: $18; Salads & Soups: $7‐$10; Entrees: ($9‐
$15); Dinner: Salads & Soups: ($8‐$12) Entrees: ($22‐$32); 3‐course dinner: ($30) This restaurant is very nice, new, and expensive. It is a great place to impress dates, clients, and etc. The restaurant has a metropolitan feel while still echoing the past with the preserved bank vault and glass etchings. Menu feathers locally grown ingredients. SoNo 319 Fayetteville St.; Raleigh, NC 27601 Suggest calling ahead; 919‐521‐5328 www.sonoraleigh.com Lunch: 11am‐2pm Mon‐Fri; Dinner: 5pm‐10pm Sun‐Thurs, 5‐11pm Fri & Sat. Category: Asian Recommended by: Elizabeth Andrews Dinner Menu Items :duck, filet mignon, noodles & pastas, vegetarian specialties Pricing: Lunch: Appetizers: ($4‐$12); Salads: ($5‐$9); Entrees: ($8‐$14) Dinner: Appetizers:($ 4‐$12); Salads: ($5‐$9); Entrees:($16‐$22) This restaurant is really nice bar with good drinks. Atmosphere is very hip and modern. Sitti 137 South Wilmington St.; Raleigh, NC 27601 919‐239‐4070 www.sitti‐raleigh.com Mon‐Thurs 11am‐10pm; Fri & Sat 11am‐midnight Category: Lebanese Recommended by: Elizabeth Andrews Dinner Menu Items: seafood, chicken, lamb, steak, vegetarian couscous Pricing: Lunch: Appetizers: ($6‐$11); Salads: ($8‐$9); Entrees ($9‐$12); Dinner: Appetizers: ($5‐$11); Salads ($ 4‐$6); Entrees:($13‐$25)
Sitti embodies this cherished sense of connectedness and family. The Oxford 319 Fayetteville St.; Raleigh, NC 27601, Suite 105 Call ahead for reservations; 919‐83206622 Raleigh Times Bar www.oxfordraleigh.com Mon‐Wed 11am‐12am; Thurs‐Sun 11am‐2am Category: English Gastro Pub Recommended by: Brian Calingaert Recommended Menu Items: English Gastro Pub‐Great burgers Pricing: Breakfast General Prices: ($3‐$15); Lunch Appetizers: ($6‐$11); Salads & 14 East Hargett Street; Raleigh, NC 27601 919‐833‐0999 www.raleightimesbar.com Mon‐Sat 11am‐2am; Sun 12pm‐2am Category: Classic Bar Fare Recommended by: Brian Calingaert Recommended Menu Items : Awesome fried pickles, Cuban sandwich, French dip, chicken and dumplings
Pricing: Salads: ($8‐$11); Sandwiches: ($7‐$10); Entrees ($8‐$11) Soups($4‐$9); Entrees& Sandwiches: ($9‐$14) Dinner Appetizers:($6‐$11); Salads Everything on this menu is really good. The restaurant is active at &Soups:($4‐$9); Entrees: ($9‐$24) night and provides outdoor seating. The setting is in the Times The strengths of this restaurant are its lighter fare, perfect quantities, and good prices. The restaurant is large with adequate seating. Atmosphere is relaxed and focused on offering particular cuisine from kitchens to create a strong, high quality food environment building which was built in 1906. Duck and Dumpling 222 South Blount Street; Raleigh, NC 27601 919‐838‐0085 www.theduckanddumpling.com Lunch: 11:30am‐2:30 pm Mon‐Fri; Dinner Hours: 5pm‐10pm Mon‐Thurs, 5‐11pm Fri& Sat. Category: Chinese/Vietnamese Recommended by: Elizabeth Andrews Recommended Menu Items: Very Good Chinese food Pricing: Lunch Appetizers: ($3‐$9); Salads: ($9‐$10); Entrees: ($8‐$9) Dinner Appetizers: ($3‐$9); Salads: ($9‐$17) Gravy 135 South Wilmington Street; Raliegh, NC 27601 Suggest calling ahead; 919‐896‐8513 www.gravyraleigh.com Mon‐Thurs 11 am‐10pm; Fri 11am‐11pm; Sat 5‐11pm; Sun 5‐10pm Category: Italian American Recommended by: Brian Calingaert Dinner Menu Items: pasta dishes, baked dishes such as lasgna, ziti, seafood, steak, veal, pork Pricing: Lunch Appetizers: ($6‐$10); Salads: ($7‐$8); Entrees: ($8‐$9) Dinner Appetizers ($6‐$10); Salads: ($11‐$25) The atmosphere of this restaurant is pleasant and slightly upscale. This restaurant is known for its really good food. It is a favorite for busy executives at lunch, pre‐theater crowds for dinner and romantic first dates. It wa a catalyst for a new era of dining in downtown Raleigh in 2002 because the chef brought a contemporary spin on Chinese and Vitenamese home cooking. Five Star Jibarra 327 West Davie St., Suite 102; Raleigh, NC 27601 919‐755‐0556 www.jibarra.net
Lunch: Tues‐Fri 11:30am‐2:30pm; Brunch: Sat & Sun 11am‐2:30pm; Dinner: Tues‐
Th 5pm‐11pm, Fri & Sat 5pm‐11pm , Sun 5pm‐9pm Category: Mexican Recommended by: Elizabeth Andrews Recommended Menu Items: Best Osso Bucca Pricing: Royal Brunch: $18; Soups & Salads: ($4‐$9);Entrees: ($7‐$10) Lunch: Appetizers ($6‐$8)';Soups & Salads ($6‐$10); Entrees ($ 8‐$10) Dinner: Appetizers ($ 6‐$13); Entrees ($16‐$25) This restaurant offers outdoor seating and aims to introduce a novel approach to Mexican cuisine. It is deeply rooted in traditional Mexican dishes and use s modern cooking techniques to present this cuisine in a contemporary fashion. 511 West Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 919‐833‐3311 Mon‐Sun 5:30pm‐12am Category: Asian Recommended by: Elizabeth Andrews Recommended Menu Items: Excellent Sesame Beef Pricing: Dinner Appetizers: ($4‐$13); Entrees:($ 9‐$24) The atmosphere at Five Star is sophisticated Asian dining. It is described as an urban oasis hiden the heart of Raleigh's warehouse district. EVENTS IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH
Event Name Historic Raleigh Tours Location Downtown Raleigh Live Music at Irregardless Café Irregardless Café A penny Saved Arabia 3‐D Bell Bellamy North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre ( 7713 Leadmine Road, Raleigh, NC 27615) Contact Information Date and Time Type of Event 919‐371‐2632 4/11/2010; 4/12/2010 (9‐
11:30am; 1 pm‐3:30 pm Tourism; Family 919‐610‐0872 4/11/2020 Musical Entertainment 919‐866‐0228 4/10/2010 (8 pm) Comedy Show 4/11/2020; 4/12/2010 4/10/2010 (8 pm & 10 pm( Museum, Family Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum 919‐882‐IMAX Goodnight's Comedy Club 919‐838‐5233 Comedy Show Contact Information Date and Time Type of Event Progress Energy Center for the Perfoming Arts‐‐
Memorial Auditorium (1 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601) 919‐831‐6941 or 1‐800‐745‐3000 4/10/2010 (8pm) Play; Family Art Source at North Hills (4351‐101 The Circle at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609 919‐787‐9533 Art Exihibit The Mint Restaurant 919‐821‐0011 4/11/2020; 4/12/2010 4/10/2010 (6:30‐
9:30pm) Music Entertainment Jennifer O'Connell Luminous New Oils on Canvas Adam Cave Fine Art 4/11/2020 Art Exhibit Live Music in The Lounge at 42nd St. Oyster Bar 42nd St. Oyster Bar 4/11/2020 Musical Entertainment NC Arabian Horse Show Hunt Horse Complex at the State Fair Grounds 919‐906‐3510 4/10/2010, 4/11/2010 (9 AM) Family Event Name Cinderella Eva Carter + Debbie Martin: Expressions in Color F.O. Finch Jazz Trio Location Event Name Location Contact Information North Carolina Symphony: Beethoven's Emperor Concerto Progress Energy Center for the Perfoming Arts‐‐
Meymandi Concert hall A 919‐834‐4000 4/10/2010 (8 pm) Musical Entertainment Deep South‐The Bar (430 S. Dawson St., Raleigh, NC Battle of the bands 27601 919‐833‐1255 4/11/2010 (7:30 pm) Date and Time Type of Event