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Where to sip, sup and shop outside Raleigh this month
The Muse Coffee Co.
GARNER
Meet your new coffee muse! Virginia is for lovers—no doubt true re: this meet-cute between a couple and an available Lynchburg locale they stumbled upon, jumped on and never looked back. The concept brewed up all kinds of fans and percolated into a community staple that has now made its way to Wake County. With a mission of selling great coffee and providing a platform for Christian missionaries, the biz offers a variety of coffee drinks to appease every taste bud—from its Ethiopian blend with notes of blueberry to its mocha java blend with an earthy taste. Pro tip: Try the fan-fave “Christmas in a cup” available all year long (!). themusecoffee.co
McWade’s Inn
CLAYTON
Swap the long international flight to Ireland for a short drive to this charming Irish-inspired inn. Nestled in the heart of Downtown Clayton, the restored Victorian-style hotel now boasts six bedrooms, a cozy parlor and common area, a game room, and a serene wraparound porch complete with calming wind chimes to sit and while the day away. And with its prime location, plenty of proximal shopping, dining and entertainment opps await. Oh, this is so inn. mcwadesinn.com
Strike & Barrel
WAKE FOREST
On pins and needles for a fun new hangout spot? This newly refurbished space promises “24,000 square feet of fun,” complete with bowling, bocce, snookball, cornhole and shuffleboard, plus classic/modern arcade games to boot. After you work up an appetite with all that gaming, nosh on new chef-driven menu items (think myriad small plates, flatbreads, sandwiches, tacos, burgers and more) and craft cocktails. So if you’re ready to “party now, adult later,” in essence, this is the adult playground of your dreams. Game on! strikeandbarrel.com
Rocks + Acid Wine Shop
CHAPEL HILL
Here to rock your (wine) world is award-winning wine sommelier Paula de Pano (aka grape-gifted wine educator and one of the South’s leading wine professionals), whose new highly anticipated solo vino venture recently opened in Chapel Hill. And housing some 350 to 500 labels hailing from Argentina to Germany focused on ethically and sustainably responsible producers, this is no vin ordinaire. Case in point, de Pano also offers weekly wine education classes for all levels—including her signature Champagne & Caviar class. Time to get fizzical. rocksandacidwineshop.com
The Waiting Room
DURHAM
Luck favors the patient, and those who grab a seat at this newly opened “waiting room” will be treated to delish craft cocktails and small plates worth the wait. From industry professionals Nick Singh and Buddy Maynard, this innovative sip and sup spot emphasizes pairing food with drinks, instead of the norm of pairing drinks with food. Find over 100 different liquors to whet your palate and a cocktail menu chock-full of seasonal, signature and classic drinks, complemented by a small but mighty small plates menu dishing the likes of charcuterie, caviar deviled eggs and bourbon salted caramel macarons. Hence, with a location amid the action of downtown Durham—and ever so aptly named—the wait is over for the perf place to chill before noshing at one of the Bull City’s delish dining spots. facebook.com/thewaitingroomdurham
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