Hillsborough/Boylan Area Set for Big Changes
Speaking of the Hillsborough/Boylan area, Jack Hagel did some fine homework and wrote some interesting tidbits in the N&O a couple of weeks ago about the changes occuring in that area. On the SE corner of Hargett and Boylan, the former decorating store will become Sidetrack Brewpub. This is a key location as it is [...]
Plensa Commissioned for Fayetteville St. Sculpture
A front page News & Observer article today reports that The City of Raleigh has commissioned Jaume Plensa to create a sculpture at the plaza planned for the southern end of Fayetteville Street. Plensa made his mark with his wildly popular Crown Fountain in Chicago’s Millennium Park. It features a two walls with internal video [...]
Zydeco Returns Jazz to City Market
Live jazz will return to City Market when Raleigh native Antwan Harris opens Zydeco in the former DiBella’s space. The Triangle Business Journal reports today that Harris consulted with Keith Fogleman, formerly of Cappers, to create a bar (with a limited food menu) that will be a centerpiece for jazz in Raleigh. The restaurant will [...]
