jane_mayfieldFinding Better Places to Eat Through Niche Food Platforms
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organictravellerI'm glad to announce that one of my favourite #gastropubs of old made it into the revised edition of the #organictraveller's #travelguide to #sustainable #restaurants in #Dresden: https://www.organictraveller.de/organictraveller-dresden-restaurants , now with #osm-based map.
DoRaleighRestaurants Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Across the Triangle
Looking for restaurants open across the Triangle on Christmas Eve? Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner, a festive family gathering, or a stress-free holiday meal out, dozens of Triangle-area restaurants are ready to help you and your loved ones create cherished Christmas Eve memories.
We’ve rounded up a few dozen restaurants serving meals on Wednesday, December 24, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Pittsboro, and Morrisville.
👉 Important: Always call ahead or check official websites before heading out, as hours and menus may change for the holiday.
Restaurants Open Christmas Eve Only (Closed Christmas Day)
These Triangle restaurants are open on Christmas Eve but closed on Christmas Day.
Bob Evans – Durham & Brier Creek (Raleigh) bobevans.com BottleDog Bites and Brews – 8306 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary 919-390-1617 | bottledogcary.com The Capital Grille – 4242 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh 919-787-3901 | thecapitalgrille.com Chef’s Palette – 3460 Ten-Ten Rd Suite 118, Cary 919-267-6011 | chefspalettecary.com Colletta – 1 Fenton Main St Suite 170, Cary 919-766-0062 | collettarestaurant.com Cucciolo Terrazza – 4200 Six Forks Rd Suite 100, Raleigh 919-747-7887 | cuccioloraleigh.com Death & Taxes – 105 W Hargett St, Raleigh 984-242-0218 | ac-restaurants.com/death-taxes Doc B’s Restaurant – 25 Fenton Main St Suite 150, Cary 919-234-5800 | docbsrestaurant.com/locations/cary Fearrington House Restaurant – 230 Market St, Pittsboro 919-542-2121 | fearrington.com/the-fearrington-house-restaurant Firebirds Wood Fired Grill – Multiple locations firebirdsrestaurants.com Fleming’s Steakhouse – 4325 Glenwood Ave Suite 5004, Raleigh 919-571-6200 | flemingssteakhouse.com Gravy – 135 S Wilmington St, Raleigh 919-896-8513 | gravyraleigh.com Irregardless – 901 W Morgan St, Raleigh 919-833-8898 | irregardless.com Lechon Latin BBQ & Bar – 5959 Triangle Town Blvd #2121, Raleigh 919-793-9913 | lechonlatinbbq.com Leo’s Italian Social – Raleigh & Morrisville leositaliansocial.com Maggiano’s – 8030 Renaissance Pkwy #890, Durham 919-572-0070 | maggianos.com MC Modern Asian Cuisine – 324 S Academy St, Cary 919-650-1738 | mccuisines.com Naos Hellenic Cuisine – 2800 Renaissance Park Pl, Cary 919-234-1744 | naosnc.com Napa Bistro & Wine Bar – 3705 Exchange Glenwood Pl, Raleigh 919-505-1831 | naparestaurantgroup.com Oak Steakhouse – 417 W Hargett St, Raleigh 984-255-1818 | oaksteakhouserestaurant.com O-Ku – 411 W Hargett St, Raleigh 919-792-3777 | o-kusushi.com
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – 4509 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh 919-827-4158 | perryssteakhouse.com
Poole’s Diner – 428 S McDowell St, Raleigh 919-832-4477 | ac-restaurants.com/pooles
Rey’s – 1130 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh 919-380-0122 | reysrestaurant.com
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Multiple locations ruthschris.com
Seasons 52 – 4325 Glenwood Ave Suite 2100, Raleigh 919-787-3052 | seasons52.com
Serafina Ristorante – 126 N Salem St, Apex 919-267-4785 | serafina-ristorante.com
Sports & Social Cary – 301 Fenton Gateway Dr, Cary 919-363-8888 | sportsandsocial.com/cary
Tribeca Tavern – 500 Ledgestone Way, Cary 919-465-3055 | tribecatavernnc.com
True Food Kitchen – 4104 Center at North Hills St, Raleigh 984-238-9100 | truefoodkitchen.com
Waraji – 5910-147 Duraleigh Rd, Raleigh 919-783-1883 | warajijapaneserestaurant.com
Restaurants Open Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
These Triangle restaurants are open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, ideal for extended holiday plans.
Azitra – 8411 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh
Barsa – 105 W Morgan St, Durham
Bonefish Grill – Multiple locations
Cholanad Restaurant and Bar – 310 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill Crossroads – 211 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill
Denny’s – Multiple locations
Devine’s Restaurant & Sports Bar – 904 W Main St, Durham
Estampa Gaucha – 3931 Macaw St, Raleigh
Fairview Dining Room – Durham (reservations required)
The Farmer’s Indian Restaurant – 3721 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh
Good Day Good Night – 603 W Morgan St, Raleigh
IHOP – Open regular hours with holiday specials Il Falò – 3931 Macaw St, Raleigh
Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar – 420 Fayetteville St, Raleigh
Kaara Modern Indian Restaurant – 2700 Stokesdale Ave, Apex
Kabab and Curry – Multiple locations
Lime & Lemon – Multiple locations
Mac’s Tavern – 1014 Ryan Rd, Cary
The Marketplace – 230 Science Dr, Durham
Okome House – Multiple locations
The Pickled Onion – Four Raleigh locations
Red Lobster – 4408 Old Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh
Sip N Spices – 120 Morrisville Square Way
Sophie’s Grill & Bar – 2734 NC-55, Cary
Soul Flavorscape of India – 301 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh
Sullivan’s Steakhouse – 410 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh Talulla’s – 456 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill
Third Eye Momo & Grill – 10110 Green Level Church Rd Time-Out Restaurant – 201 E Franklin St
Waffle House – Open 24/7, 365 days a year The Willard – 9 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh
Final Holiday Dining Tips
🎄 Make reservations early—Christmas Eve is one of the busiest dining nights of the year. ⏰ Expect reduced hours and limited menus. 📞 Always confirm hours directly with the restaurant before heading out.
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Seattle Worldcon 2025Introducing the Convention Portal!
There is so much more to Seattle Worldcon than what appears on the surface. The convention portal is your gateway to the convention Discord, virtual programming, and signups for sessions with limited participation. The way to log on to the portal is similar to how you log on to register, or exercise WSFS rights like voting for Hugo Finalists. If you encounter problems, consult our instructions page. Some of the things you can do within the portal are described in the items below.
Signup Process for Limited Participation Workshops, Table Talks, Writing Classes, and Virtual Games
You may have noticed our table talks and many of our in-person workshops and other sessions have limited participation and require advance signup. But how? Seattle is using a process similar to the 2024 Glasgow Worldcon. Signups for limited participation sessions (now including virtual games!) will be available from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. on the session’s previous day. So, for example, you can sign up for limited access Saturday sessions on Friday. Signups for Wednesday sessions will open at 8 a.m. on Sunday, August 10, and close at 6 p.m. Tuesday, to accommodate travel needs.
Admission to events which are oversubscribed will be strictly by lottery—meaning there is no advantage to signing up early, and no lines! Within a few hours after the signup period closes, each member will receive an email informing them if they have been admitted to the session or not, or whether they have been placed on a waiting list in case a last-minute space opens.
Signups can be made electronically—the easiest way!—through the convention portal. Once inside the portal, choose “Sign-ups for items with limited space.” From there, follow the prompts to select from the list of available sessions. Alternatively, in-person attending members can sign up for sessions in the Summit Building at the Info Table on the second floor concourse, or in Program Ops (Room 326). These are unique opportunities for engagement, so we hope you will participate. Good luck!
The Discord is Open! Log on to Start Your Worldcon Today!
Conversations have started already on the Seattle Worldcon Discord server. Go there to meet people, socialize, and talk about the things you’re excited about! We have also planned a virtual scavenger hunt and a playthrough of “If I Ran the Zoo Con” to occur before the convention starts.
During Worldcon, the Discord will be your home online for post-panel discussions, virtual socials, and virtual gaming, along with whatever else you can dream up! One of the best parts of any Discord are the unexpected parts. Come add your thoughts, ideas, and dreams to our virtual community.
Access to the Discord is limited to attending and virtual attending members of the Worldcon; you get there through the convention portal. Trouble logging on? See our instructions page.
Virtual Worldcon—For Members Inside and Outside Seattle!
We are so excited about the content we are able to offer digitally. Five panel rooms inside the Seattle Convention Center | Summit will stream out live content in addition to the ballrooms and stages which will stream our biggest concerts and events. Additionally, we have two exclusively virtual rooms (with extended hours to benefit international members and panelists) that will put the World in Worldcon with amazing international content. Many of the streaming and all-virtual panels and events will be available to all virtual attending and attending members for replay on demand after the convention. And you guessed it—all this content is available through the convention portal. We can’t wait to share it.
Get the Restaurant Guide
Some very hungry and talented SFF fans have made a Restaurant Guide (1.1 MB PDF) for you to educate you about food options near the Convention Center Summit Building and neighborhoods throughout Seattle, including specialized information for dietary needs. Physical copies will be available at con at the Info Table while supplies last. Our website’s food page has also been updated with information about the food outlets inside the convention center. The best way to say thanks is to tip well and clean your plate!
Program Options Expand to Include Concerts, Overseas Content, and More!
The program schedule and lineup of participants keeps expanding since it was first released on July 9. The latest includes a full lineup of concerts in the Signature Room, where award-winning filkers and other musicians will make you laugh, feel, and sing along, and about 60 all-virtual panels from around the globe on topics ranging from Southeast Asian SFF Publishing to New Speculative Fiction From Eastern Europe to SFF’s Role in Revolution on the African Continent. We won’t stop updating the schedule until the convention closes, so check back often.
Got Ribbons? We Do!
Collecting ribbons at Worldcon is a long-standing tradition, and we have several to get you started! Some ribbons will be available at registration (My First Worldcon, Business Meeting Attendee, Hugo Awards Voter, Virtual Worldcon, and more!), as well as multiple “Ask Me About” ribbons available in the second floor exhibit hall if you are seeking conversation starters. You can also get ribbons for participating in various events, such as our single pattern contest or prop contest, donating to some of our charity partners, or wearing an excellent hall costume.
Volunteers Needed for the Masquerade
The whole modern world of cosplay evolved from the Worldcon Masquerade, which got its start when Myrtle Douglas and Forrest Ackerman showed up to the first Worldcon wearing futuristic costumes in 1939. You can be part of the magic in many meaningful ways (besides competing!). Volunteers are needed for the Masquerade Pre-Registration Desk and to be Den Moms, den assistants, catchers, photography escorts, and stage crew during the show and rehearsals. You can go to our website for an explanation of volunteer roles, and email volunteers@seattlein2025.org to get involved during con.
KiddieCorps Drop-Off Childcare Hours Adjusted
We’ve adjusted the hours available to our members for drop-off childcare with KiddieCorps based on the hours people have reserved. We’re now offering childcare 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Wednesday–Saturday and 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Sunday. Please book early!
Discover Hidden Treasures in the Freebies Lounge
The Freebies Lounge is now fully stocked and ready for your next literary adventure! Pallets of books are staged in the warehouse, just waiting to be browsed, discovered, and enjoyed. While the dealer’s room offers a fantastic selection of books for purchase, don’t miss the chance to explore the Freebies Lounge and take a chance on an unknown author, or try your luck finding one of many goodies and literary gems.
In the Freebies Lounge you will find:
- Author copies: personal donations from some of your favorite authors.
- ARCs, galleys, & new releases: generously provided by Hugo-nominated publishers including Tor, Penguin Random House, Bloomsbury, Dark Horse Comics, Aqueduct Press, and more.
- Magazines: issues from Asimov’s, Analog, Alfred Hitchcock, Clarkesworld, and others.
- Award-winning indie titles: discover hidden gems and support small press and self-published authors by reading and reviewing their work.
- Second-hand books: Curated from the impressive personal libraries of our members.
New this year: we’re hosting book signings right in the Freebies Lounge!
Authors: stop by to sign up for a slot.
Fans: check the schedule board in the Lounge to meet your favorite writers.
Whether you’re looking to find your next great read, meet authors, volunteer, or just relax with a good book, the Freebies Lounge is the place to be.
For more information, email us at freebies@seattlein2025.org.
A Daily ‘Zine That’s For You and By You
Seattle Worldcon 2025, as many Worldcons before it, will have a Daily ’Zine. The ’Zine is a twice-a-day official news sheet that is full of information and some interactive fun for you each day of the convention – and some of that comes from you!
We welcome your submissions.
Did you have a memorable or funny meeting with one of our honorable guests or another con attendee? Send in a short paragraph!
- Did you overhear something wonderfully odd and nerdy (things you’re only going to hear at a sci-fi and fantasy convention that have you chuckling with fannish delight)? Send that line or short dialog to us!
- Did you attend a gathering, party or event you want to crow about? Send in a blurb!
- Are you an artist with a great, geeky sense of humor? Submit your single-panel comic!
- See something cool – costumes, groups having fun, a visiting time traveler who missed the World’s Fair by 63 years? A photo is always welcome – send it in!
Email your content and ideas to zine@seattlein2025.org.
The ‘Zine will be available each morning and afternoon of Seattle Worldcon – on the website, in Guidebook, at the Information Desk, in Safer Spaces lounges and in the Worldcon Cantina.
What Are We Forgetting?
Oh yeah, the Film Festival, Fringe events, Regency ball, group costume day, live musical theater, guest of honor signings and events, walk-up volunteer opportunities, site selection voting, the frakkin’ Hugo Award Ceremony—well we could go on. We’re most excited to see you at our convention (in-person or virtually) in less than two weeks! Eep!
Save Time and Download Guidebook Before Con!
Our amazing mobile app lays out much more than just the convention schedule, but shows other information about the art show, dealers’ room, and many other activities, all connected to maps and other convention information. Guidebook is a download to your phone, and downloading it in advance will save you time and bandwidth onsite, where your phone or tablet will only need to download updates. And you can start building your personal schedule today! Just search for Guidebook at your favorite app store and search within it for the Seattle Worldcon 2025 guide, or go straight to our Guidebook webpage which presents similar information as the mobile app and includes a scannable QR code.
https://seattlein2025.org/2025/08/03/newsletter-august-2025-how-to-information-included/
#Childcare #ConventionPortal #Discord #FreebiesLounge #Guidebook #Masquerade #RestaurantGuide #Ribbons #schedule #Virtual
Seattle Worldcon 2025Newsletter August 2025: ‘How To’ Information Included!: Our convention portal is open, with access to our Discord, virtual panels, panel and workshop signups, and more; our restaurant guide is posted; our programming just keeps expanding; ribbon collecting; calling for masquerade volunteers; chi (#Childcare #ConventionPortal #Discord #FreebiesLounge #Guidebook #Masquerade #RestaurantGuide #Ribbons #schedule #Virtual)
Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/08/03/newsletter-august-2025-how-to-information-included/
Dining and CookingAraki Soba: A treasure in Yamagata
While in Yamagata, don’t miss the chance to try the region’s soba. The Murayama district is known for many soba joints packed in the area and called “soba road.” Among a lot of soba joints in the district, Araki Soba is considered the best, and was named by p…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Frenchgourmet #francais #france #French #Frenchgourmetfood #gourmet #gourmetfood #RestaurantGuide
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2137088/araki-soba-a-treasure-in-yamagata/
Although #Milan isn't particularly famous for its #pizzeria|s, #pizza is the #organic #food easiest to find in town. But there are also organic #restaurants serving traditional #Milanese dishes like the #Ossobucco and the #Risotto Milanese of high quality. Here's the #organictraveller|s #restaurantguide for #Milano: https://www.organictraveller.de/organictraveller-milan-pizza-restaurants
On #Sunday|s and #Monday|s it is fairly difficult to have #organic #food in #Göttingen if you cannot (or do not want to) prepare it yourself. And just as you'd probably expect it in a university city #restaurants and #cafe #bars are extremely relaxed places with pleasant outdoor seating: https://www.organictraveller.de/organictraveller-goettingen-restaurants
#restaurantguide #organictraveller #coffee
#restaurantguide #organictraveller #coffee
Down-to-earth #fineDining for all in #Bremen (if you can't afford the more sophisticated dishes there's a pay-as-you-can meal made from the same quality ingredients): This year I managed to have #dinner at a partially #organic #vegan #restaurant I discovered last year in the very city center - and here are the updates to the #organictraveller 's #restaurantguide : https://www.organictraveller.de/organictraveller-bremen-restaurants
A frontier city back in the days of the Cold War, the city of #Hof, located at the #Saale #bicycle_route , allows a glimpse of the archetypal #West_German medium-sized town of the 1990ies. Here's the my #organic #travelguide to #Hof_Saale: https://www.organictraveller.de/organictraveller-hof
#sustainable_travel #ecotourism #Bicycle_tourism #organic_coffee #organic_food #restaurantguide #travelblog #bikeroute