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Where to eat, drink, and relax outside Raleigh this winter.
Ment Beverage Co.
DURHAM
It was ~ment~ to be! Adding to the roster of tenants at the American Tobacco Campus comes this bar by the makers of Honeygirl Meadery. Stroll the 3,000-square-foot tasting room and production facility while sipping on a variety of fermented bevs, from mead and cider to locally brewed beer and distilled spirits—NTM non-alc sparkling ops. Then grab a seat inside and stay awhile or take your bev on the go. “Durham’s Diverse Taproom,” indeed! mentbev.com
Bird’s Nest at Blackbird
WAKE FOREST
Classic cocktails meet a sophisticated feel at this elevated cocktail experience in the heart of Wake Forest. Indulge in a pre-dinner or après-dinner (or both!) drink from a carefully curated menu of timeless classics like an old-fashioned, cosmopolitan and sidecar, plus a selection of signature ’tails like the Rosarita (Lunazul blanco, housemade raspberry shrub, Lucid absinthe, basil) and the My Sharona (Cathead Vodka, housemade strawberry shrub, lemon, topped with prosecco). The adults-only hang also hosts a rotating selection of Blackbird Brewery beers, an extensive wine menu and a range of NA bevs. Get sipping! birdsnestatblackbird.com
Church Spirits & Cocktails
CLAYTON & GOLDSBORO
Taking us to church, this spirit-forward, Prohibition-inspired joint just expanded into the Triangle, shaking things up with a tasty menu of classic cocktails with everything from a Tom Collins and whiskey sour to a Moscow mule and a selection of flavor-packed seasonal cocktails. Why Church? Well, the swanky locale is designed to be a neighborhood bar—a place for conversation and fellowship. Of all the gin joints… churchspiritsandcocktails.com
Sauna House
DURHAM
As the Finnish proverb says, “A person without [a] sauna is like a body without a soul.” So, sweat out the stress and find your inner peace at this community- and wellness-focused Nordic-inspired bathhouse. Detox (literally) from tech while you spend quality screen-free time with yourself or with friends. Founder Andrew Lachlan delivered the vision from his own experience treating chronic pain with cold water, so sauna, cold plunge, relax and repeat for his ultimate healing experience. So ~chill~! saunahouse.com
Zayka Indian Grill & Bar
CHAPEL HILL
Fun fact: Zayka means “flavor” in Hindi, and that’s exactly what this Indian eatery brings to the table. Featuring an extensive menu inspired by the rich foodie history of India, the restaurant and its culinary creations are designed to bring people together. Pass around a small plate like Gobhi Manchurian, butter chicken nachos or samosa chaat before digging into the main course (think malabar fish curry, Saag chicken or Pindi chana). And complement your meal with an “unusual and unexpected” craft cocktail like the masala watermelon mojito or the Jamuntini. Curry up and eat! zaykauncchapelhill.com
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