| RALEIGH | Sorry @benchwarmersbagels, the secret’s out. 🤤🍕 The folks behind your fave bagel joint have been hosting mini pop-up pizza nights every Thursday at 5:30p at @transfercofoodhall. To get in on the action, make sure to double check their sto… ift.tt/2mqUo74

| RALEIGH | We’re kicking off October with the sweetest scoop—@tworoosters guest theme this month is STATE FAIR FLAVORS. 🎡🍦 There’ll be more classic and familiar options like Funnel Cake and Cotton Candy, but they’re taking experimenting to a whole n… ift.tt/2mGsfJs

| TRIANGLE | Don’t mind us—we’re just drooling over this dreamy spread. 🤤 The new and local @raleighcheesy company is about to take your picnics and parties to the next level. They’re true masters at elevating your events with stunning cheese and ch… ift.tt/2nS7tqT

| RALEIGH | Because it’s finally fall (for at least the moment), get out and embrace it at the Outdoor Office 2.0 all week long! After a successful debut last fall, Union Station Plaza is transforming again into the coolest outdoor coworking space in Wa… ift.tt/35guPXV

| RALEIGH | Who’s psyched about Heirloom offering SANDOS?! This specialty sandwich can be served sweet or savory, with fillings stuffed between light and airy Japanese milk bread made in-house by @heirloombrewshop. 🍞✨ Check out their Fried Chicken, E… ift.tt/2MviXc4

| DURHAM | Once Cocoa Cinnamon announces their seasonal churro flavors are back at the Lakewood location, fall is officially in full swing. 😍👌 Check out the harvest spice sugar, AKA allspice, cayenne, and sugar sprinkled to perfection and available n… ift.tt/2M6ybpf

| DURHAM | DURHAM'S GOT AN UNDERGROUND ICE CREAM STORE. Don't Tell Mother is a small batch, local ice cream operation that you won't find in the stores (you know, essentially a super cool speakeasy for scoops). Instead, dont_tell_mother sends an email t… ift.tt/2OEW5tB

| DURHAM | It's a good morning indeed, Durham, because ICYMI: Jetplane, upcoming Bull City coffee spot, has taken its first flight over at atc! ☕️✈️ Coming to you from a longtime employee of @counterculturecoffee and complete coffee expert, … ift.tt/2VIlrrX

ICYMI: We’re hiring! 🎉 We're looking for TWO new team members to help us grow Offline Premium in the Triangle (and maybe even some new markets...). If you're a pro Support Representative or Rails/Javascript Web Developer, we want to hear from you! Y… ift.tt/2OTtfpb

| TRIANGLE | It’s here, it’s here! Head to the @ncstatefair October 17-27th! 🎟🎡🍗 From the debut of the State Fair SkyGazer, North America’s *biggest traveling Ferris wheel* to *30+ new drool-worthy food items* to entertainment galore—what are you loo… ift.tt/32qYiNk

| RALEIGH | Poole’side Pies launched an Aperitivo hour! 🍹✨ This Italian tradition will be offered every Friday from 4-5p for the rest of the month, and OMG are we looking forward to this all-inclusive hour filled with Poole’side’s fancy snacks and li… ift.tt/2MTNtfU

| GIVEAWAY | Y’all, in case you haven’t noticed, there’s a serious shopping mecca emerging over in a once unsuspecting neighborhood in Raleigh. It boasts the ridiculously popular likes of Wegmans Food Markets, @ashley_christensen’s soon-to-come @projectxtracrispy, @… ift.tt/2J6ZehY

| DURHAM | It’s not goodbye just yet, @bullcitymini! ⛳️🍷 It’s (v sadly) Bull City Mini’s last week in their pop-up space in downtown Durham and they’ve planned some seriously boo-zy (but totally fam-friendly) specials and surprises for y’all before t… ift.tt/2P6z7f5

| GIVEAWAY | All of our favorite boo-ze are coming together this Saturday, Oct 26, for the 19th annual @ncwine—and we’re bringing two of y’all to lap it up in luxury with the Bedlam Vodka VIP Experience. 🙌 That’s right, we’ve teamed up with @bedlamv… ift.tt/33TXXD8

It's time for FRIDAMANIAAAAA. North Carolina Museum of Art's huge exhibition featuring the work of Frida Khalo, Diego Riviera, and other Mexican modernist artists opens THIS SATURDAY and, trust us—you don't want to miss it. Yes, you'll see some of Frida's famous self po… ift.tt/2Ng3VaO

| RALEIGH | Glenwood South finally got the dive bar it deserves—say hello to @jsyachtclub. 👋🍻 This new spot in the historic Office Tavern location is coming at us from the owners of @bittersweetraleigh and @raleighprovisions, but don't expect any fan… ift.tt/2PqBUjf

| RALEIGH | Huzzah! Neuse River Brewing & Brasserie is HERE. 🤤👏 You probably already know and love @neuseriverbrewingco for their Belgian-inspired beers, their huge indoor and outdoor space tucked away in Five Points, and their famous Reggae Sundays.… ift.tt/2N6VsI5

| CARY | kō•än—the newest restaurant from the folks behind bu•ku and so•ca—OFFICIALLY OPENS TODAY. 🍜✨ They’ve completely transformed the former än cuisines space in Cary and are set to debut their dreamy new restaurant with a menu that celebrate… ift.tt/2C3P6Tj

| RALEIGH | Rosewater Kitchen & Bar—a dreamy Mediterranean concept—is NOW OPEN at North Hills! 🙌 Coming to us from Giorgios Bakatsias—the visionary behind Durham gems Vin Rouge and Parizade—Rosewater brings a locally and seasonally inspired menu of … ift.tt/2NBJAg2

| DURHAM | HO-HO-HOLY NEGRONI 😲—the Colonel’s Daughter is transforming into a 1950’s-style winter wonderland November 29 through New Year’s Eve, and we’re here 👏 for 👏 it 👏. Why? Because they’re about to deck the halls of their dim-lit and super vibe… ift.tt/34El5G0