Welcome to Raleigh, one of the "Top 10 Tastiest Towns in the South" according to Southern Living magazine! You'll find that there are many interesting dining choices in the area so to help narrow the options, State Library of NC (SLNC) staff have selected a variety of restaurants and we are offering a Dine Around opportunity on Wednesday, October 8. Dine Arounds are offered to conference attendees as another way to help you make the most of your conference and connect with your colleagues.
For those of you who haven't heard of a "Dine Around", it's a casual dining experience with fellow conference attendees who want to enjoy a nice meal and interesting conversation. This opportunity is great for the first time conference attendee or those wanting to network around the dinner table. Dinners are pay-your-own-way, and space is limited.
The Wednesday evening Dine Arounds will be hosted by a SLNC Library Development Consultant, who will accompany each group of up to 15 and coordinate getting your group to the restaurant. We have confirmed that separate checks are available for each location; attendees are responsible to pay for their own meal, drinks, and associated tip.
Good food, great conversation, and networking with colleagues – what more could you ask for?
There are 6 Dine Around options at the restaurants listed below; for more details about restaurant and menu options, please check out the restaurant's website.
If you would like to join a Dine Around, you will sign up at the conference hotel, on flip chart pages posted outside the entrance to the ballroom. Sign-up sheets will be available beginning Wednesday, October 8th when registration opens at 10:00 a.m. None of the options on the list are within walking distance, so we’re counting on some of you to drive and take along some passengers. Your SLNC host will coordinate this with your group when you gather to leave at 6:00 pm.
518 West
Italian
http://www.518west.com/
Host - Tanya Prokrym
Meet in Haywood Room
Chuy’s
Tex-Mex
http://www.chuys.com/
Host - Kelly Brannock
Meet in Haywood Room
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Steaks – Seafood – Chicken
http://www.firebirdsrestaurants.com/fb/locations/raleigh-nc
Host - Jeffrey Hamilton
Meet in Capital Room
Mellow Mushroom
Pizza – Sandwiches – Salads
http://mellowmushroom.com/
Host - Raye Oldham
Meet in Capital Room
Sawasdee
Thai
http://www.sawasdeeraleigh.com/
Host - April Durrence
Meet in Cardinal Room
The Station
Burgers – Sandwiches
http://stationraleigh.com/dining-menu/
Host - Jennifer Pratt
Meet in Cardinal Room
North Hills restaurants – just under 4 miles, easy parking
http://www.northhillsraleigh.com/
Bonefish Grill
Seafood – Steak – Chicken
http://www.bonefishgrill.com/Locator/details/raleigh-north-carolina
The Cowfish
Sushi – Burger – Bar
http://www.thecowfish.com/
Mid-Town Grille
Steaks – Seafood
http://www.themidtowngrille.com/
Moes Southwest Grill
Fast Food Mexican
http://www.moescatersraleigh.com/
McAllister’s Deli
Sandwiches – Salads – Baked Potatoes
http://www.mcalistersdeli.com/
Panera Bread
Sandwiches – Soups – Salads
http://www.northhillsraleigh.com/directory/panera/
Which Wich
Sandwiches
http://www.whichwich.com/#!/
Downtown Raleigh restaurants – just over 4 miles, challenging parking
http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/explore/dining
Sitti
Lebanese
http://www.sitti-raleigh.com/
The Pit
Barbecue
http://www.thepit-raleigh.com/
Clyde Cooper’s Barbecue
Barbecue
http://clydecoopersbbq.com/
Beasleys Chicken & Honey
Southern Chicken
http://ac-restaurants.com/beasleys/food/
Busy Bee
Sandwiches – Salads – Appetizers
http://www.busybeeraleigh.com/
Caffé Luna
Italian
http://www.cafeluna.com/
Raleigh Times
Classic Bar Fare
http://www.raleightimesbar.com/#!menu/ch8j
Fiction Kitchen
Vegetarian
http://thefictionkitchen.com/
Oak City Meatball Shoppe
Meatballs
http://www.oakcitymeatball.com/
Trophy Brewing
Pizza – Salad – Beer
http://trophybrewing.com/