Fresh off of his research and development trip to Rome, chef-owner Teddy Diggs of Coronato plans to host two pop-up events before the grand opening of his new Roman-style pizzeria.

To encourage a healthy start to 2019, co-owner Simone Saleh of Sassool Mediterranean Cafe is hosting a Lebanese brunch cooking class on Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 8:45am to 10:45am.

In partnership with Stonewall Sports, Whiskey Kitchen is hosting "Drag Me to Whiskey," the restaurant's first ever Drag Show during brunch. The exciting event is scheduled for December 2, 2018 from 11am to 2:30pm. Proceeds will benefit the LGBT Center of Raleigh.

To celebrate their Lebanese roots and three year anniversary, the Saleh family behind the popular Sassool Mediterranean Cafe locations is hosting a Founders' Dinner along with a weekend-long Anniversary Celebration.

Need to get some early holiday shopping accomplished? O.A.C. City Watches is teaming up with Brand Ambassador and Chef de Cuisine Jake Wood of 18 Seaboard for a special collaboration, "Whiskey and Watches." Guests are invited to enjoy delicious bites paired with whiskey cocktails as you meet Mike Ciampa, local Raleigh designer from O.A.C. City Watches. Special discounts will also be available for all of your gift giving needs!

Tabletop Media Group and the RDU Mobile Food Association (RDUMFA) have teamed up to host the first Pumpkin Palooza food truck rodeo and competition on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 214 Hunt Street in Durham, NC. Join Pumpkin Palooza for a day of fall fun from 12 PM to 5 PM.

To celebrate all things pumpkin and fall, 41Hundred is hosting the 2nd Annual Hot Pumpkin Cheesecake Eating Contest! The public is invited to participate in this competition on Sunday, October 21 at 3pm, which just so happens to be everyone's favorite food holiday, National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day!

Whiskey Kitchen and Imurj are thrilled to announce the approach ofNashbash, a block-long, day-long party in downtown Raleigh on October 7th, 2018 from 12pm to 9pm. Nashbash will raise money and awareness for charities, and celebrate the growth and development of a resurging Nash Square Park-centric neighborhood of people and businesses.

What goes great with bluegrass? Barbecue! Tickets are on sale now for the Whole Hog Barbecue Championship during the Wide Open Bluegrass festival in downtown Raleigh, N.C. Ticket holders will receive a wristband that allows them access to the event as well as barbecue samples on Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 11:30am to 1:30pm at 2 E South Street, Raleigh, N.C. 27601.

Reminiscing about his time spent in Italy, pastry chef and owner Daniel Benjamin of lucettegrace has invited chef Teddy Diggs of Coronato to show off his "sweet" side. From September 7 to 16, Cornato's Tiramisu will be available as a special feature at lucettegrace, downtown Raleigh's contemporary patisserie located at 235 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601.

Chef Teddy Diggs of Coronato, a new Roman-style pizzeria concept slated to open in early 2019, is partnering with Master Baker Lionel Vatinet to host a pizza pop-up at La Farm Bakery. The pop-up is scheduled for Sunday, September 23, 2018 beginning at 5pm at the original La Farm Bakery location, 4248 NW Cary Parkway, Cary, NC 27513.

The RDU Mobile Food Association (RDUMFA) is pleased to announce the date of their second annual Tacopalooza food truck rodeo and competition, August 19, 2018 at Knightdale Station located at 810 N First Ave., Knightdale, NC 27545. Join Tacopalooza for a taco-filled day from 12 PM to 4 PM.

Did you know that under European law Sangria must be made in Spain or Portugal and have less than 12 percent alcohol by volume? Thankfully, we live in North Carolina! Try these two recipes from Il Palio at the Siena Hotel in Chapel Hill.

Our founder Kristen Baughman recently had the honor of judging the North Carolina State Farmers Market's 2018 Peach Dessert Contest. It was a tough job, but someone had to do it! Kristen served on a panel of four judges who each tried more than 20 recipes to determine the top three winners.

The International Foodservice Editorial Council (IFEC), in partnership with The J.M. Smucker Company’s Away From Home division, are pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the Food for Good Award, which honors nonprofit organizations whose work with food is making significant contributions to improving lives in the communities they serve.

The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, creator and host of the annual NCRLA Chef Showdown presented by Got to be NC Agriculture, announced the 21 chefs selected to compete in its third annual cooking competition. We are so excited for our client, chef Teddy Diggs, who has advanced in the competition! He will be representing his newest concept, Coronato, which is slated to open in 2019.

It's National Ice Cream Month, and Andia's Homemade Ice Cream is excited to participate in the national "I Pledge for Ice Cream" Project that will run every Sunday from 12pm to 2pm for the remainder of July 2018. During these set hours, any child 12 years of age or under who recites the Pledge of Allegiance will be rewarded with a free scoop of ice cream. This special project is a way for children to practice their patriotism during the most patriotic month. The month-long promotion will be held at Andia's Homemade Ice Cream at 10120 Green Level Church Rd., #208, Cary, NC 27519.