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.

The first day of Fall is upon us which means cooler, pumpkin spice lattes and changing leaves. Our clients are celebrating the new season with delicious new recipes perfect for a crisp fall day.

To spread a little inspiration and lots of kindness, Sassool Mediterranean Cafe is hosting a #SassoolRocks promotion, which they started last year after their company's Labor Day picnic and will continue in 2018.

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.

Crabtree Valley Mall will soon be welcoming a new element to the property that’s the first of its kind in the United States. This exciting new addition is a Krispy Kreme kiosk which resembles the brand’s iconic green and white doughnut box! The unique Krispy Kreme kiosk, which will serve the doughnut company’s favorite varieties, is scheduled to open late August 2018. The kiosk will be located on the first floor of Crabtree Valley Mall near Macy’s and the mall’s promotional court.

The end of August means back to school and we have some tips for surviving the transition from the pool to the books. From "Dinners Done Easy" to back to school shopping, our clients have everything you need to prepare for the new school year!

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.

The Bistro at Topsail is the proud recipient of Wine Spectator's 2018 Award of Excellence. Only seven restaurants in coastal North Carolina are recipients of this 2018 award, while globally only 2,453 restaurants achieved recognition.

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.

Chef Teddy Diggs is excited to announce the creation of Coronato, his new Roman-style pizzeria concept slated to open in early 2019. Diggs is currently on the search for a permanent location in North Carolina's Triangle region and is planning to host pizza pop-ups for the public until the grand opening of Coronato.

Head Fire Maker Christopher Prieto of Prime Barbecue is excited to announce that he will be appearing on Food Network's Chopped Grill Masters, with the first episode of the show airing on July 31, 2018. The episode Prieto will appear on is scheduled for Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 9pm ET/PT. Each chef competing is repping their region's barbecue style to battle it out for the $50,000 grand prize. Tune in and watch Prieto battle it out with other top grill masters from around the country.

41Hundred at the Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel is excited to announce Kevin Smith as their new Executive Chef. Located at 4100 Main at North Hills St. in Raleigh, 41Hundred is the new concept inside of the Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel. Under the guidance of Chef Kevin, the restaurant and lounge offers simply sophisticated, international cuisine featuring shareable plates like oxtail poutine and Korean BBQ wings, as well as an innovative beverage program offering items like popsicle cocktails.

Andia's Homemade Ice Cream recently hosted a "Community Celebration Day" on May 20, 2018. This special day was owners Andia and George Xouris' way of thanking their patrons for their unwavering support since the shop's opening in July 2017. In just three short hours, the event successfully raised more than $450 for the non-profit partner, the Polka Dot Mama Melanoma Foundation.