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The Best and Worst of Raleigh Martinis

Taste, Price and Atmosphere

By Adaline, published Dec 07, 2005
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Raleigh, North Carolina has been named in the past as one of the fastest growing cities as well as one of the top cities for singles.  What do many singles do in the area?  Hit the local bars, of course.  When I made the move to Raleigh, one of my first endeavors was to find the best places to hang out and have a good drink without breaking myself.  I immediately got suggestions for some of the local establishments and decided to give them a try.  

My first stop, Bogart's American Grille, downtown Glenwood Avenue.  Jazz music filled the air, people were buzzing, as my friend and I entered around seven o'clock.  My first impressions were good ones.  The hostess was very friendly, directing us into the bar.  We learned from the very amicable bartender that Thursday nights are half price martini night.  The service was fast and friendly, but the martinis alone are what make me go back.  The Berry Martini is amazing.  Its like drinking a smooth fruit juice and getting the kick from straight vodka.  And at half price, you may as well have two.  They also don a delicious African Queen Martini that is a must have for any coffee and mocha lovers out there. And for those of you who need to accompany your drinks with an appetizer, the spinach artichoke dip is one of the best I've tasted.  Bogart's is definately worth the drive downtown and yes, you have to pay for parking, but if you get there before 7 pm, you only have to pay $3 instead of $5.  Hey, that savings is half of your martini!

Martinis in the Triangle
Neigborhood: Restaurants
Raleigh, NC 27613
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Great article! Thanks for sharing.

Posted on 11/18/2007 at 9:11:00 AM

 
The drinks sounds great. I have never heard of an African Queen Martini. I am going to have to look into this drink it is a great name though. Thanks for the information.

Posted on 11/13/2007 at 11:11:00 AM

 
Yes you've nailed it! There is very little else to do but to drink around here! That is precisely the problem I have with this town!! It is a very boring town for singles and otherwise, unless you are a "transplant" from a small town in america, who is already used to tedium and whose only form of entertainment is bar frequenting!!

Posted on 07/13/2006 at 2:07:00 PM

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