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Business Owners

Here are a few of the local businesses who are supporting the event. Take a look at their websites to learn more about these companies!

Porter's City Tavern
Want to really understand a city's unique flavor? Eat where the locals do! Porter's City Tavern is Raleigh's treasured neighborhood spot. But if you're expecting ordinary pub fare, think again. Porter's offers inventive sandwiches and salads, fresh pasta, and inspired chef's specials, against an upbeat, urban backdrop.Though it's located on Hillsborough Street across from the NC State campus in downtown Raleigh, Porter's is far more than just a gathering place for the college crowd. Its relaxed atmosphere attracts a diverse following of diners devoted to its great food and modern metro ambience.

Special Event: Beer Dinner" 3 Courses Paired with 3 Local Microbrews - $25. New line: Appetizer: Carolina Brewing Company Pale Ale, New Line Entree: LoneRider Shotgun Betty, New Line Dessert: Oatmeal Stout

Melvins'
Building on the successful principles developed and maintained for over sixty years Melvins’ Hamburgers LLC plans to expand through a combination of corporate and franchise owned restaurants that will create opportunities for current employees and investment opportunities for the general public. The goal of Melvins’ Hamburgers, LLC is to guarantee that the name and tradition of Melvins’ will prosper through planned growth enabling Melvins’ to become one of the premier fast food chains in the United States.

5 O'Clock Sports Bar

Mitch's Tavern
Paneled in dark wood, this comfy retreat is a great spot after a long day of classes across the street at NC State, or for meeting up after work or softball. Come as you are--you'll fit in just fine. And as for that sense of deja vu? Kevin Costner and Tim Robbins drank here in "Bull Durham." The laid-back atmosphere is accompanied by a good selection of beers and a full bar.

East Village Grill
"Whatever your cravings, we offer the friendliest neighborhood atmosphere to gather and enjoy quality food and drinks at an extraordinary value. Quality and Value- That's what East Village is all about."

Two Guys
We specialize in delicious and reasonably priced cuisine, including our house specialties and other customer favorites. Our cuisine entrees are served in a relaxed and welcoming setting that you and your friends and family are sure to enjoy. Whether you are in the mood to indulge in something new or just want to enjoy some old favorites, we promise that our inventive menu and attentive service will leave you truly satisfied. No matter what your occasion calls for or your appetite demands, the friendly staff at Two Guys Restaurant promise to make your next dining experience a pleasant one.

Royal Bean Coffee House
We're a thriving new locally owned & operated coffee house on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh North Carolina (across from Meredith College). We offer a large selection of locally roasted coffees, frappes, smoothies, fresh squeezed orangeade & lemonade, hot chocolate, and much more. Freshly baked muffins, danishes, & gourmet sandwiches are delivered daily!

That's Amore Pizza and Lounge
Amore's Pizza and Lounge has something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a delicious yet affordable lunch, or a place to bring that special someone for dinner, we have it at Amore's. We have daily specials and weekly events which are listed on our calendar. We also are available for catering and private parties. Stop by and see us!!

Katmandu
Some say I am a Nepalese city, some believe I am the inspiration for Cat Stevens famous song or that god awful Bob Seger song. Really, I am just a local spot where people can enjoy great service, music, billiards, darts and (last but certainly not least) GREAT DRINKS.

*The official Afterparty for the Hillsborough Street Renaissance Festival will held here after the event!!

Aurora Nightclub and Lounge
Aurora nightclub located off Hillsborough street across from campus. Dance without going downtown or hang out and chill! Aurora Night club is taking Raleigh by storm. New Venue, New Attitude
Private party area available, also booking private events. Eighteen and over to party, 21 to drink!

Blush Apparel

Jasmin Mediterranean Bistro
Enjoy our Authentic, Fresh, and Healthy Greek & Lebanese Food: Shawarma, Gyros, Salads, Hummus, Falafel, Grape Leaves ... and much more! You will love our food and enjoy a healthy and delicious meal when you cater your social or office events from Jasmin. We offer a variety of options to meat your needs. You can get complete solutions to your event or you may order a single item. We can also deliver to your function of a small fee or you may just pick the food up at the restaurant.

Jimmy John's
In today’s world of fast food, the words fresh and gourmet have been used so much that the consumer no longer knows what those words really mean.Consumers used to think fresh meant from the garden to the chopping board. Today, fresh veggies are perceived as opening a bag that contains vegetables that are pre-sliced, sprayed with chemicals, packed in a bag that is injected with CO2. Typically, these veggies are a week old before they are even delivered by the distributor to the restaurant. When it comes to meats, once again like veggies, many restaurant operators use the word fresh. Last time I checked, pigs, turkeys and cows didn’t grow in perfect circles that enable us to slice perfectly round slices of meat. Fact is, until the farmers learn to grow the same sized pig every time, every ham will be a different size. They then are cooked and sliced accordingly.