Empire Eats

01/23/2026

Snowstorm prep = stocking up on our favorites. Just in case the roads get icy… and the cravings hit harder. From take-and-bake lasagna to pints of soup and pizza that always hits, we’ve got you covered 🍽️☃️

12/10/2025

You never know who you’ll bump into at our restaurants… 👀✨
Last week SANTA himself made a surprise stop! 🎅❤️

And don’t forget—Santa will be at The Pit every Friday from 6–8 PM leading up to Christmas for Selfies with Santa!

10/25/2025

We had such a fun day at the with and ! 🎡 Chef Greg and Chef Jake showed the crowd how to make ’s Mozzarella Sticks and ’s famous Cheese Rolls right at home. Of course, we couldn’t leave without grabbing a few of their fair favorites too! 🎉

10/21/2025

Join Chef Jake and Chef Greg this Thursday at 1 p.m. at the in the Pavilion at Dorton Arena! Word on the street is they’re cooking up something irresistibly cheesy and downright delicious—you won’t want to miss it!

10/10/2025

Don't miss the Fall Harvest Beer Dinner next week! ✨️🍂🍻
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with seasonal, locally inspired flavors and expertly paired craft beers—perfect for celebrating the autumn harvest.

Seats are limited and selling fast—get your tickets now at the link in our bio!

07/24/2025

Headed to GalaxyCon Raleigh? 🚀 Swing by The Raleigh Times and snap a pic with our newsboys! 📸🗞️

Post it, tag Raleigh Times Bar and you could win a $50 Empire Eats Restaurants gift card! Let your fandom shine and your appetite win 💫

06/05/2025

Physically at our desk, mentally at First Friday.⁠
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Two downtown events you won’t want to miss tomorrow:⁠
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Pride First Friday at Commerce Place | 5–8PM⁠
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The Pit is servin’ up sammies alongside Crank Arm drinks, queer-aoke, bingo, kids activities & more—hosted by Downtown Raleigh Alliance!⁠
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First Friday at The Raleigh Times | 7–11PM⁠
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The Phoebes hit the stage, the beer will be flowing, and The Morning Times vendor market is back on Hargett.⁠
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No cover, just good food, live music, and your favorite downtown crowd!

06/05/2025

Missed yesterday’s newsletter?
No worries—we’ve got you! Catch up on everything happening this weekend: First Friday fun, Sitti’s brand-new brunch menu, and more across the Empire Eats family.

See what’s going on below, and sign up at EmpireEats.com so you never miss a bite.

Sitti Authentic Lebanese is reimagining what brunch looks like in downtown Raleigh—something slower, warmer, and rooted in tradition. A reason to come downtown and stay awhile.

04/28/2025

Join us Wednesday, April 30 for a Spring Harvest Beer Dinner at The Raleigh Times—three courses, handpicked beer pairings, and good vibes at your favorite neighborhood spot.⁠
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Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come ready for a good time.⁠
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🎟️ Tickets are live—link below!
https://shorturl.at/Z6zH3