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The Balvenie Scotch Dinner – Mia Francesca

Jason — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:14:18 +0000

The Balvenie Scotch Dinner

Wednesday, May 16th @ 6:30pm

First Course

Ricotta Vasi
Whipped honey and sundried cranberry ricotta with doublewood scotch, extra virgin olive oil, served with toasted ciabatta crostini
[DOUBLEWOOD – matured in Two Casks – Aged 12 Years]

Second Course
Insalata con Frutta
Buttery bibb lettuce, pear, apple and grapefruit dressed in scotch pomegranate vinaigrette with crispy pancetta and shaved formaggi di capra
[CARIBBEAN CASK – finished in Rum Casks – Aged 14 Years]

Third Course
Vitello al Pepe
Pepper crusted Veal Porterhouse, roasted baby artichokes, chili fried vidella onions, asiago potato puree, with a scotch & veal demi glace
[SINGLE BARREL – Malt Scotch Whisky – Aged 15 Years]

Fourth Course

Caffe Italiano e Cioccolato
Italian cappuccino with portwood scotch, served with assorted chocolate truffles
[PORTWOOD – finished in Port Casks – Aged 21 Years]

$50 per person, excluding tax and gratuity

RSVP 919.278.1525

Buy One, Get One Free Lunch at Sparians

Patrice — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:20:44 +0000

To celebrate their new Spring Menu, get a free lunch entree with the purchase of another and two drinks at Sparians. Hurry…the celebration ends on May 6th. View the new menu here.

In case you didn’t know, Thursday night is Girls’ Night Out at Sparians, where you can enjoy live music, $5 martinis, and ladies bowl for half price! See more of their weekly lineup of entertainment and specials here.

Rex Health Care – Love Your Heart Event

Jason — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:22:10 +0000

Visit us at Love Your Heart on the Commons!

Saturday, Feb. 11 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Enjoy a free online heart health screening, free family entertainment, sample hearth healthy snacks, make a Valentine for a special someone and meet experts in heart health! Also, there will be a chance to win a $500 North Hills Gift Card! Winners will be chosen at 11:45, 12:30, 1:15 and 2 & 2:30. Need not be present to win. Hope to see everyone Saturday!

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You’re Invited….

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:50:54 +0000

Ringing in the New Year Sparians Style

Patrice — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:00:34 +0000

New year, new you, and Raleigh’s newest entertainment is at North Hills - Sparians Bowling Boutique and Bistro.

For $30, celebrate with a buffet, a champagne toast at midnight, DJ in one of the Suites, and be there for prizes to be given away every 30 minutes. The prizes will include Carolina Hurricanes tickets, Target Gift Cards, and more! Want to head into 2011 as a champion? Throw in 2 games of bowling for another $15.

For more details and to purchase tickets, click here. Questions? Call (919) 803-3718.

Raleigh’s New Staple Opens Its Doors on Monday

Patrice — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:39:09 +0000

At 10am on Monday, December 13th, we can all stop drooling from anticipation of the opening of Sparians Bowling Boutique & Bistro. With a spectacular menu – this is first-hand knowledge – and touchtables with USB ports, you can take your office on the road. Sparians will be open until 2am daily, so you can go back to play a game of bowling or to watch a Monday Night Football game at the bar or anywhere in Sparians – there are TVs every where!

Sparians Midtown Bowling Boutique Coming to North Hills

Martha — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:46:03 +0000

Sparians Midtown Bowling Boutique is coming to North Hills and will be located across from Bruegger’s Café and Espresso Bar, and the Captrust Tower. Unlike anything else in the Triangle, this is not just another bowling alley.

Sparians will feature 18 lanes, 12 in the main area and 6 in private suites, surrounded by plush, comfortable couches, and ideal for group events ranging from children’s birthday parties to large corporate events.

This modern day entertainment complex is geared toward less competitive bowlers and will bring to the Triangle the largest high definition projection screens anywhere, open them up for Xbox and Nintendo games as well, and top it all off with the finest in full-service dining with indoor, outdoor patio, and at the lanes service. Sparians will bring a unique blend of fun and excitement for all ages, and we are thrilled to welcome them to North Hills!

Midtown Music Presents: Emerging Artist Series

Katherine — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:26:37 +0000

The Midtown Music: Emerging Artist Series 2010 Kicks off on Friday, June 18th! You won’t want to miss this laid back Friday evening series showcasing local musicians. Live music will be outside the Captrust Tower at North Hills from 530-730 PM every Friday night through August.

Emerging Artist Series Schedule:

June-18 - Old Avenue and Michael Alvarado

June 25 - The Stray Dogs

July 2- Jason Adamo

July 9 - Do It To Julia

July 16 - The Will McBride Group

July 23 - David Dyer & the Crooked Smile Band

July 30 - Transit

August-6 – Me & My Monkey

August 13 - Brett Harris

August 20 - Birds & Arrows

August 27 - Swift Creek Revival

Test Drive a Smart Car This weekend!

Katherine — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:50:31 +0000

Smart Car is here! This weekend from Thursday through Saturday, Smart Car will be at North Hills with cars available for test drives.
A few Smart Car Fun Facts…
*engineered by Mercedes Benz
*smallest vehicle for sale in the USA
*40,000 people enjoy driving a Smart Car
*most fuel efficient non-hybrid vehicle, achieving 41 mpg on the highway
*we have a local dealership in Cary, NC!

Calling All Artists

Katherine — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:39:03 +0000

The Plein Air competition and arts festival is coming back to North Hills for its 2nd year! Artists of all ages will be invited to set up around the property to paint scenes at North Hills. All paintings will be done in the plein air style in April and May and will be judged during the festival, which will take place on June 19-20th. The festival will also feature works from area artists for sale and display, a silent auction, fun and relaxing live music, as well as food and beverages. Applications are now available at ArtSource Fine Art Gallery and Framing and Flinks Framing and Fine Art.

Curious about last year’s submissions? Check them out!

North Hills, Raleigh’s Midtown, is a mixed-use destination featuring 100 acres of boutiques, national retailers, premier dining, salons and spas, stylish apartment, condo, townhome, and single family living, luxury hotel rooms, class A office space, continuing care retirement community, athletic club, 14-screen movie complex and outdoor entertainment venues. North Hills is the recipient of numerous accolades for its pedestrian-friendly and sustainable design as one of America’s leading in-fill developments and a Raleigh favorite.

Kane Realty has reinvented what was once the North Hills Mall into an outdoor, walkable world of shopping bliss, with 61 unique and locally owned boutiques, specialty shops, restaurants and services. Let us entertain you with outdoor concerts, music and events. If you’re hungry, welcoming cafes sit alongside the best restaurants in the Triangle serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to stay for awhile at the Renaissance Raleigh Hotel.

Centrally located at the corner of one of Raleigh’s main thoroughfares, Six Forks and Lassiter Mill Road and the I-440 beltline, North Hills hosts the outdoor Midtown Music Beach Music Series on Thursdays and the Saturday morning Midtown Farmers’ Market. Discover North Hills.