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Downtown Raleigh Web Run April 3
Indy: Exit Interview with Mitch Silver Mitchell’s leaving for NYC is a huge blow. No one had a bigger role in Downtown Raleigh’s Renaissance. WRAL: Marathon rounte to take over major Raleigh roads This is going to be a huge shock to all of us who live/work downtown, but there are going to be some […]
Downtown Raleigh Web Run March 21
Charter Square Rendering–2006 N&O: Charter Square project poised to begin construction Charter Square Rendering–2013 This long-awaited project was planned to be larger in scale when it was announced in 2006, then got delayed by the Great Recession. WRAL: Raleigh residents can weigh in on transit plans […]
Downtown Raleigh Web Run March 13
WRAL: Dix Property Negotiations Begin in Earnest There’s no bigger issue facing Downtown Raleigh right now. A 325 acre destination park in Downtown Raleigh would be a game changer. TBJ: Designer crosswalks? The idea may sound odd, but small, unique ideas like this give cities character. They don’t have to be rainbow: just make them creative, unique, and […]
Downtown Raleigh Web Run March 6
NHL All Star Weekend Courtesy raleigh4u.com This point in Raleigh’s history is probably best described as a defining moment. We are America’s fastest growing city, and were recently named by Slate.com as one of 15 U.S. cities that are driving the future. With this massive growth comes a great deal of uncertainty, and the decisions […]
Mecca Featured on Raleigh Food Pics!
We just got a fantastic write-up from Raleigh Food Pics, a blog maintained by Ashley Freeman. Ashley is quite the food enthusiast, with a great eye for food photography. Many thanks to her for the kind words and the free pub. Check out her latest entry on the Mecca at Raleigh Food Pics. Also, be sure to follow Raleigh Food […]
Mecca Holiday Hours
Our holiday hours for 2013 are as follows: Closed after 5pm on Thursday, December 24 Closed Christmas Day Open at 5pm on Thursday, December 26 We at the Mecca would like to wish all our patrons a safe and happy holiday season. Merry Christmas! ***Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+***
The Mecca Featured on NC Weekend
Many thanks to Deborah Holt Noel, Scott Marsh and the rest of the crew at UNC-TV for the wonderful feature that aired last night on the Mecca. Last night’s episode is re-airing tonight at 8:30 on UNC TV. Scott and his videographer, Mike Burke, spent several weeks on our 5-minute segment, and we couldn’t be more excited […]
The Story Behind the Garry Dorn Burger
While the Mecca has a number of signature dishes, none invite quite as much curiosity as the Garry Dorn Burger. The most common question we get is, of course, “Who’s Garry Dorn?” To clear up any confusion, we’re going to begin this post by giving you the three fundamental facts about the Garry Dorn Burger that you […]
Happy Floye Dombalis Day!
It is with much joy and love that we wish a happy birthday to Floye Lee Dombalis. For over 50 years, she has been a fixture at the Mecca, serving with her beloved husband, John, and her son, Paul, as our proprietress. Born and raised in Erwin, NC, she is the second daughter of Paul and Lula […]
July 4 week Special Hours
In observance of Independence Day, the Mecca will be observing special hours: Closed Monday-Wednesday Open Thursday-Saturday 5pm-2am We look forward to seeing you after our time off! Please enjoy the holidays responsibly. ***Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+***