We are so excited to continue our monthly series highlighting the many social influencers and bloggers who have become not only our colleagues, but our friends throughout our journey with Tabletop Media Group. A couple of months ago, we started a new series here on the #TabletopTalk blog called, “Friends of Tabletop.” We’re here to spread some positivity and highlight the bloggers + influencers who we enjoy collaborating with and who are so incredibly talented!

This month, we are especially excited to have a 🎄Christmas themed🎅 blog featuring a friend and fellow Christmas lover, Anna Haddock of The Coffee Table Blog. Check out our fun and festive Q&A with her!

It’s the season for comfort food, and you can’t get much better than Chef Adam Rose’s Butternut Squash Ravioli! Chef Adam is the Executive Chef at Il Palio where he makes pasta from scratch daily. Learn from the best with these savory little raviolis are filled with deliciously creamy butternut squash and tossed in a brown butter vinaigrette. It’s the perfect recipe to try with the family during the holiday season!

Thanksgivings come in all shapes and sizes and to us, as long as you’re spending it with who you love most, then you’re doing it right! With that being said, several of our clients are hosting wonderful Thanksgiving meals or specials that we’re excited to share with you! 🦃🍂

The Ponytail Ag campaign will make their final stop in Western NC’s Hendersonville, Mills River, Fairview, Grassy Creek and Zionville. Along the way we’ll chat with many inspiring females within the agriculture industry in an effort to promote their innovations and highlight the multiple opportunities for women in the realm of ag.

Nomad, a new global fusion restaurant opening in early 2020 in Hillsborough, NC, is hosting a pop-up at Viceroy this Tuesday, November 19 from 6pm to 9pm; 335 Main Street, Durham, North Carolina 27701. The pop-up will offer diners a "sneak peek" of Nomad's menu before the restaurant opens to the public. Guests are invited to visit Viceroy during the pop-up hours to try delicious bites from Nomad and grab a drink from the Viceroy bar.

Chef-Owner Teddy Diggs of Coronato, the first Roman style pizzeria in North Carolina, is hosting a "Truffled Pizza Feast" on Sunday, December 8th. Through this special dinner, Diggs will celebrate one of Italy’s most treasured ingredients with an unforgettable pizza party that cannot be missed.

We are so excited to continue our monthly series highlighting the many social influencers and bloggers who have become not only our colleagues, but our friends throughout our journey with Tabletop Media Group. A couple of months ago, we started a new series here on the #TabletopTalk blog called, “Friends of Tabletop.” We’re here to spread some positivity and highlight the bloggers + influencers who we enjoy collaborating with and who are so incredibly talented!

This month, we’re featuring John Huisman of Triangle Explorer. Check out our fun Q&A with him!

The Ponytail Ag campaign’s next stop is in the Queen City of Charlotte. We will interview farmers, chefs and brewers to learn about the importance of agriculture within the food and beverage industry.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, Haand announces the opening of their newly renovated showroom located at 413 Tucker Street, Burlington, NC 27215. The showroom is attached to their studio warehouse, where every piece of their porcelain pottery is handmade. Visit and shop for colorful and uniquely crafted tableware collections that make for perfect holiday gifts.

The holidays are approaching quickly and we are always in search of the perfect party food! Sassool Cafe recently hosted a cooking demonstration at Southern Season in Chapel Hill, NC where they shared many delicious recipes; two of which we think would be delicious at your holiday parties! Their Fried Cauliflower with Garlic Tahini Dip is a scrumptious finger food and their Hummus with Warm Roasted Nuts will have your guests asking for the recipe. Enjoy!

After months of renovation to the former ān cuisines space in Cary, NC, kō•än announces an opening date of November 1, 2019. With a focus on humble, tranquil, “food for thought,” kō•än brings a renewed energy and feel to Cary’s dining scene. kō•än’s menu is focused on sharing food that celebrates the unsung heroes of Southeast Asian cuisine. The new restaurant is located at 2800 Renaissance Park Pl., Cary, NC 27513.

Driftwood Southern Kitchen has been a cornerstone of Lafayette Village, the popular shopping and dining destination off of Falls of Neuse Road, for the past 5 and a half years. As the restaurant has grown and become a part of the blossoming restaurant scene in North Raleigh, so has their desire to expand the menu to items that are not just classified as Southern dishes.

On Tuesday, November 12, Whiskey Kitchen will host Supper Club No. 8 from 7pm to 10pm. Geared towards the adventurous and curious diner, the 8th edition of Supper Club will feature single malts of whiskey from off the beaten path, paired with the wild game most common in those less-traveled areas.

Looking to give back this Thanksgiving? Order a Thanksgiving feast to-go from Horizon Catering. Not only does this holiday meal feed your family and friends, but all purchases support programming of the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, an organization designed to end hunger in our community.

Whiskey Kitchen and Imurj are thrilled to announce the approach of Nash Bash, a block-long, day-long party on Martin St. in downtown Raleigh this Sunday, Oct. 13th from 11am to 9pm. The best part? Nash Bash is free to attend! Proceeds from Nash Bash will benefit the Foundation of Hope and the Piedmont Culinary Guild.

Welcome the fall season with new colors from Haand. The porcelain pottery producers are releasing their beautiful tableware in four fresh, eye-catching glazes tomorrow, October 11th.

Now that the weather is FINALLY a little cooler, we’re daydreaming about cozying up with a fuzzy blanket, a good cup of coffee or hot chocolate, and a piece of coffee cake! We’re so happy that the soon-to-be opening kō.än in Cary, NC was kind enough to share their seriously tasty Vietnamese Coffee Cake that you can expect to see on their menu. Grab a fork and dive in!

Ponytail Ag’s four-month agriculture promotional tour starts out in Southeast and Northeast North Carolina, where we will interview five amazing women involved in mariculture, peanuts and cotton farming.