Restaurant Ideas

We took the advice given and booked the downtown Sheraton for our one night getaway. Thanks to all that helped with that! We will be attending a concert at Memorial Hall. That leads me to wondering where we should eat that would be walking distance from the hotel. We aren%26#39;t really looking for a particular type of food just a good quality place that we can eat and have a few drinks and will keep us in walking distance of the hotel/concert venue.

Thanks!

Restaurant Ideas

If you will be there during lunch and want to try some NC BBQ, try Clyde Coopers BBQ (109 E Davie St). For some drinks, there are some local music dives close to the Sheraton, The Pourhouse (224 S Blount St, has a decent tap selection and local bands), Lincoln Theatre (126 E Cabarrus St), Tir Na Nog (218 S Blount St, Irish pub, decent food), Duck and Dumpling (222 S Blount St, good Asian food, more upscale than the others) and Cafe Luna, italian food, decent, some people love it some people dont care for it.

Restaurant Ideas

There%26#39;s a good deal within walking from the downtown Sheraton %26amp; Memorial Auditorium.

Yancey%26#39;s, a cajun/southern fare place with live music is across Fayetteville Street from the hotel. Further up Fayetteville Street is another cajun/creole placed called The Big Easy. Also up Fayetteville Street is Crema for tasty ice cream %26amp; coffee.

A couple blocks east is the Moore Square/City Market district with several great offerings. Duck %26amp; Dumpling (pan-Asian), Cafe Luna (Italian), Vic%26#39;s (Italian), Mo%26#39;s (eclectic American), Wild Ginger (Thai %26amp; sushi), Tony%26#39;s Winebar, and Fins (fancy seafood) are among the notable offerings in that area.

To the north/northeast of the hotel, there%26#39;s Riviera for really good Meditteranean food. Also nearby is Raleigh Times, a really popular pub...and Morning Times which is probably one of the best coffee houses around.

To the west of the hotel, there%26#39;s a good few offerings in the Warehouse District (although it%26#39;s more known for its nightclubs). Nana%26#39;s Chophouse has steaks and such...and Humble Pie is known for great tapas (as well as the city%26#39;s best Sunday Brunch IMO). Also the Borough, which is a nice neighborhood bar/pub.

You can get a bunch of maps, listings and reviews on a couple good websites-- downtownraleigh.org and downtownraleigh.com

Outer Banks Beach Club I & II

We have the opportunity to make reservations at the Outer Banks Beach Club in mid September. Has anyone stayed there recently? I understand that one of the units is on the beach and the other is across the street. Could you tell me which is which? Also I am interested in the cleanliness, general upkeep of the rooms and whether this property is in a good location on the beach. What is the weather like in mid September? Anything else we should be aware of? Thanks for any help with these many questions.

Outer Banks Beach Club I %26amp; II

Hi,

Just returned from OBX Beach Club I a couple of days ago. We have been owners there for about 5 years. Their are units on the beach, just back from the beach, and some of the units in Beach Club II are across the street from the beach. Units on the first floor have views of the dunes, some have ocean views, not all because the dunes block the view. The rooms and the resort in general are kept in very good repair. Not an easy task on the Outer Banks due to sometimes harsh weather that settles in there. September is probably one of the best times to visit. We also own a rental home in Nags Head and sometimes go down there in the off season. September should still be warm enough to swim in the surf , but you will not be bothered by large crowds of tourists. Have a great time!.............Jim from CT

Outer Banks Beach Club I %26amp; II

It%26#39;s nice in September, but it%26#39;s also hurricane season. Just keep an eye out on the weather.

How was your trip, Sewmuch?

I can%26#39;t wait to go - we%26#39;re booked for April vacation.

Jean

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Brookstown Inn or Agustus Zevely

We have reservations for Zevely, but just saw frightening reviews of this Inn. Is Brookstown better? Please help!

Brookstown Inn or Agustus Zevely

You should try Summit Street Inns. They are so helpful, kind and the place has so much charm to it! You can visit them online at www.bbinn.com - good luck!

Brookstown Inn or Agustus Zevely

I don%26#39;t think the Zevely Inn is a bad place, but the service can be lacking. The location is the absolute best for visiting Old Salem, the rooms are beautifully decorated in period reproductions, and you really get the feel of living in Old Salem. I think the problem that most people have, which is a fair criticism, is that the service can be lacking. The staff who is there when the owners are out are well meaning and nice but not well trained to do much but clean rooms. The room reservations are taken in a big book and while the owners understand the notations, the cleaning staff, who are sometimes left to man the hotel alone don%26#39;t and can make mistakes. If you acknowledge that limitation and wait for the owners get back to make any big requests you should be fine, although you may not want to bother. I don%26#39;t find the service to be worse than what is typical in a generic large hotel chain, but it is not what most people come to expect of bed and breakfasts.

I don%26#39;t personally care for the Brookstown, but there are no major problems with it and it depends on your personal tastes.

The Zevely staff are wonderful! My husband and I stay there every 3-4 months, as our son is attending NCSA. They have always been helpful and kind. The house is 150 years old, so floors will creak and things do break. We love old homes however, and realize that this just comes with the territory. I%26#39;ve noticed that some of the people that post these nasty reviews just seem to want to stir trouble or expect the Hilton. I%26#39;d prefer the friendliness of the ATZ any day. Stay, you%26#39;ll enjoy!

My choice is the Henry Shaffner House B%26amp;B. Just check out their reviews. My first stay was amazing. I can%26#39;t say enough. The place is a 100 year old mansion. The wiring and plumbing are totally updated but the old charm has not been compromised. The rooms at the Zevely are small and outdated and the Brookstown is not an old house, but an old mill.

Hotels in Roanoke Rapids area

I plan on going to the Randy Parton Theatre located in Roanoke Rapids in November.Where is the best place to stay? I would like to have a nice place in a safe area.

Hotels in Roanoke Rapids area

there is a hampton inn just off of 95 in Roanoke Rapids. My family has used this hotel on a few occasions and my inlaws live in roanoke rapids and use this hotel for visiting pastors an dfriends.

weather,now!anyone who's just returned

anyone just back from emerald isle?we%26#39;re leaving tomorrow..weather? restaurants ? is widden%26#39;s landing reopened?

weather,now!anyone who's just returned

Weather is beautiful. 70-80 day. 50-60 night. Maybe a few showers after Wed. I live in Goldsboro and we are experiencing a warm fall and no rain state wide.

weather,now!anyone who's just returned

thanks..we are in charlottesville..terrible drought! but i wouldn%26#39;t mind if it rained while on vacation..just want to read and relax..mostly concerned re: what to pack?

Tortugas a favorite restaurant..any other good ones??

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Possible Transfer to Charlotte

I was just informed by my husband that we need to go to Charlotte next weekend, November 4-8 to check out Charlotte for a possible move. We have never been to Charlotte and I need some suggestions. We will try to hook up with a local realtor but I need suggestions on what areas to look at for living, it has to be easy to get to the airport. We are empty nesters so we are open to most anything. We are from the Midwest so this would be a new adventure for us. We also need suggestions on where to stay when we are there and possible dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I%26#39;d love any and all input.

Possible Transfer to Charlotte

Gotta%26#39; warn you, since your post is about relo and not travel, it might get shut down quickly. Before it does...

We live in super-south Charlotte a bit farther from the Ballantyne area. Is a new area, tons of restaurants, very safe, but A LOT of kids, everywhere. A lot of people look at the York County areas of SC due to tax reasons. It honestly depends on where your husband is going to be posted. If he is going to be in center city, you may want to look downtown or not too far from downtown as we have some traffic problems. There are a lot of up and coming areas there and he%26#39;d be closer to the office. I know people who live on the north side of town, I%26#39;m just not into it, you hear a bit too much about crime up there. Maybe someone on the board who lives up there can set me straight on where to look. Southwest Charlotte has some buzz as well, and if you aren%26#39;t concerned about schools, might be a good fit for you. Same with Tega Cay, SC.

If you are saying that you need to live somewhere close to the airport, your options are limited. The areas right near the airport are not good. However, many locations in/around the city are a 15-30 minute drive to/fro the airport depending on the time of day.

My personal suggestion, check Park Rd. (heading towards the suburbs/Carmel Rd., not the city) is an established area, Pineville (closer to Providence Rd. side), South Park, Ballantyne, south of Ballantyne (down Johnston Rd. or around Rea Rd.) and even into Marvin/Weddington/Ft. Mill area (is more rural, we love it out there) as well as Tega Cay and Baxter areas.

As far as places to stay, if his company is paying for it, you could stay at the posh Ballantyne Resort, or find somewhere in South Park. If you need more info, feel free to write me off line. Good luck!

Possible Transfer to Charlotte

Where will your husband be working. If he is uptown or SouthPark I would stay away from areas that require getting on the interstates during commuting hours. I agree with the other post about the Park Road Area. I happen to live off Park Road. My hubby works for a bank uptown and can be at his desk in 20 minutes. There are all price ranges from $200K to $1 million off Park Rd. It%26#39;s very near SouthPark and Carolina Place malls. You can%26#39;t beat it.

Live music, dancing, drinks

where to go in asheville for good music and dancing - a drink or two? 30-something women. no bluegrass preferably.

Live music, dancing, drinks

you are sure to enjoy either the bier garden or the orange peel.

Live music, dancing, drinks

Bier garden has no dancing...live music??? But the age group is right. Jack of the Wood? Orange Peel definitely....check out mountainxpress.com