Wine lovers, rejoice. Bring your own wine without having to consider a costly corkage fee, because we don’t have one. Seriously!!! Come enjoy your own favorite bottle of wine in an elegant setting with delicious food to match. If you need some suggestions, we recommend you stop by to see April, just down the street from us at Sip… a wine store, where there is a great selection of eco-friendly wines.

Beer lovers, we have something for you, too. We feature multiple NC local craft beers as part of our effort to go local.  The local brewers are doing a very fine job with their brews. We like to rotate them to bring in new and popular ones. Here is a partial list of some NC beers we’ve offered:

Bad Penny (Big Boss Brewing Company, Raleigh): a “dark brown ale…slightly sweet with a caramel and dark fruit finish.” *Equally tasty with samosas and curry bowls alike.”

Shotgun Betty (Lonerider Ales, Raleigh): “a wheat beer with rich, banana-clove nose and refreshing dry finish.” *A lovely accompaniment to vegetarian and chicken dishes, especially in the warmer months.*

Weeping Willow Wit (Mother Earth Brewing, Kinston): “a Belgian Wit offering a light flavor that carefully balances sweet and tart.” *Try it with a masala green bowl!*

The Duck-Rabbit Milk Stout (The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery, Farmville): “a traditional full-bodied stout brewed with lactose (milk sugar). The subtle sweetness imparted by the lactose balances the sharpness of the highly roasted grains which give this delicious beer its black color.” *Delicious with Martin’s flan.*

Highland Kashmir IPA (Highland Brewing, Asheville): “a dry pale ale with an aggressive hop character and a smooth finish.” *Only the best IPAs can stand up to Martin’s spicy red sauce.*

Highland Gaelic Ale (Highland Brewing, Asheville): “a deep amber colored American ale, featuring a rich malty body. Cascade and Willamette hops add a complex hop flavor and aroma. This ale is exceptionally balanced between malty sweetness and delicate hop bitterness.”

In addition to the NC beers, we also offer these fine brews:

Kingfisher Premium Lager: a conventionally fermented Indian beer that enhances the flavor of many cuisines.

Carib: a lager from Trinidad and Tobago that has a light taste and delicious finish.

Asahi: a Japanese rice lager, fairly dry.

Heineken Light: If you’re in the mood for a safe yet delicious light beer.

Please suggest good beers that you love. We will work to get them and let you know we made it happen.