Duck and Dumpling Closing Next Week

December, 22, 2010
Duck and Dumpling Closing Next Week

“The Duck”, Greg Hatem’s first restaurant in Downtown Raleigh, will close at the end of this year.

David’s Dumpling and Noodle Bar coming to Hillsborough Street

May, 04, 2010
David’s Dumpling and Noodle Bar coming to Hillsborough Street

More local Asian food on Hillsborough Street, hopefully it kills the noodle chain.

Morning Times Launches Breakfast Monday

December, 10, 2009
Morning Times Launches Breakfast Monday

On Monday, the Morning times is turning this on its head and bringing a test run on a full breakfast menu.

The Lafayette: Empire’s Dream Dissolves

June, 03, 2009
The Lafayette: Empire’s Dream Dissolves

Empire Properties and the Raleigh City Council canceled their partnership to build a downtown boutique hotel at the council meeting yesterday.

Greg Hatem Allegedly Struck by Tow-truck

January, 06, 2009

Times Bar owner Greg Hatem allegedly struck by a tow-truck across from his home on Hargett Street.

Sitti Opens Monday, Upscale Lebanese from Neomonde

November, 20, 2008

The wait is over for the much anticipated collaboration between Empire Eats and Neomonde. Sitti opens this Monday. The space has a wonderful familial feel to it as the walls are lined with photographs of both side’s Lebanese family members, one of the most poignant being a painted portrait of Greg Hatem’s grandmother. (Sitti is the Lebanese word for grandmother.) Sitti Opens Monday

The Pit’s New Lunch Menu

November, 11, 2008

Burgers, meatloaf and BBQ fries. Yum!