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Give a hoorah because Ri Ra is back in business! March 16th, 2010 Posted by Sarah Coombes

While the wait for Ri Ra’s reopening has made their closing feel like a lifetime, it was only nine months ago that the pub closed its doors to renovate after the fire. But now, just in time for St. Paddy’s day, Ri Ra has finally reopened! So in order to get in a quick pre-paddy’s celebration, as well as check out the latest restorations, my fiancé and I headed over for the grand re-opening party.

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Coco Osteria: Blonde Bites Food Review March 13th, 2010 Posted by Emily Shedrow

Hunger struck around 9:30pm last Friday night as I battled through the usual Uptown traffic. By the time I settled for a spot in Hearst Tower’s parking garage one thing was for certain; I was now starving. Lucky for me, Charlotte is full of great restaurants that stay open later on the weekends. I was immediately drawn to a small Italian place in front of Hearst Tower called Coco Osteria.

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I was sitting at the bar, then all of a sudden... March 2nd, 2010 Posted by Sarah Coombes

I wasn’t always the nightlife type. For the longest time, I was the nerdy girl who spent all her time studying- man, I love college. . . not! Then I graduated. In fact, you could say I graduated to full on nightlifer. Now I not only write about nightlife, I work in a bar as well. As you can imagine, I’ve seen and heard a lot of crazy things. So after living the night life, I’m here to tell you a few of the stories that we service people see all the time. The things I’ve seen, heard, and been told to forget. . .

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After Devastating 2009 Fire, RÍ RÁ Irish Pub Restored, Reopens in Time to Celebrate ST. Patrick's Day March 2nd, 2010 Posted by Hunter Wilson

Ri-Ra, the quintessential Irish pub here that closed after a devastating fire on May 23 of last year, has reopened after an extensive restoration, just in time for a proper St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Rí Rá (208 N. Tryon Street, www.rira.com, 704-333-5554) is open 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM daily, serving lunch and dinner, with Irish-style brunch specials on Saturday and Sunday.

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Bride at Bars February 22nd, 2010 Posted by Sarah Coombes

You’ve found the perfect dress, your hair and makeup have never looked better, and your best girls are with you. And on top of that natural high of a good night out, you can’t stop staring at the guy by the bar. But while this sounds like your average night on the town, there’s one difference- this is your wedding night, and that guy is your groom.

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Valentine's Day Treat: The Red Door Store February 13th, 2010 Posted by Hunter Wilson

This Valentine's Day be a little different and give a gift that keeps giving back at The Red Door Store. This year, give your Valentine some flowers and candy, but also treat them with a gift you both can enjoy.

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