Cueva De Lobos – A New “Big Dog” in Town

A New “Big Dog” in Town There is a new Mexican Restaurant in Raleigh, catering specifically to those ferocious wolfpackers.  Cueva De Lobos, or for those of you who didn’t make it past Spanish 101, “cave of the wolves”, is not just any ordinary Mexican Restaurant.  The restaurant boasts the most delicious Traditional Mexican items as well as several domestic favorites. Their lunch menu... [Read more]

MoJoe’s Burger Joint – A local downtown Raleigh Favorite

If you don’t live in downtown Raleigh off Glenwood Avenue, you may have never heard of this lunch, dinner, and late night local favorite.  MoJoe’s is a simple grill located at the corner of Peace and Glenwood Avenue across from Mellow Mushroom.  It’s a small restaurant, that is known for excellent tasting burgers and is open late night for those customers that are hungry after a... [Read more]

Noir Bar & Lounge Now Open

Noir Bar & Lounge  Nestled in the heart of Glenwood South is a new bar and lounge unlike anything Raleigh has seen yet.  Boasting an open patio and a luxurious inner bar and dance floor, Noir Bar & Lounge offers a sexy Miami vibe, with a mix of European sophistication, and a unique touch of unpretentious glamour.  You’ll want to keep your eye on this place, as it soon will define “hip... [Read more]

Carolina Ale House hosts Canes Cool Bar Tour 2009

Carolina Ale House is the Exclusive Host of the Canes Cool Bar Tours Once Again     Carolina Ale House and the Carolina Hurricanes Team up for Another Great Season of Hockey Raleigh, NC – When the Canes are on the road during the 2009-2010 season, Caniac fans will once again gather at Carolina Ale House for the Canes Cool Bars Tour.  All Carolina Ale House locations will play host to games, contests,... [Read more]

Tantra Ultra Lounge and Nightclub Opens In Raleigh

Now Open! Tantra is now open to the Triangle, introducing a fresh exciting nightclub combined with an upscale ultra lounge.  Located in the property formally The Office Nightclub, Tantra has been completely reborn and remodeled as a high end nightlife venue that combines a light food menu with an extensive list of cocktails.  On one side is a relaxed upscale lounge and on the other is a large... [Read more]

Carolina Panthers 2009 Football Schedule

Carolina Panthers excitement starts in September in the Triangle! Carolina Panthers WK DATE OPPONENT RESULT W-L HI PASSING HI RUSHING HI RECEIVING 1 Sun, Sep 13 Philadelphia L 10-38 0-1 Delhomme 73 Williams 37 Williams 42 WK DATE OPPONENT TIME (ET) TV TICKETS LOCATION 2 Sun, Sep 20 @ Atlanta 1:00 PM FOX Tickets Georgia Dome 3 Mon, Sep 28 @ Dallas 8:30 PM ESPN Tickets Cowboys Stadium 4 BYE... [Read more]

Mile High Club Dance Party @ The Mint Saturday Sept. 19th

 Triangle’s Largest Upscale Dance Party is this Saturday, Sept. 19th 10:30pm! The Largest Upscale Dance Party of the Year! Now Boarding: ZSpotlight Airways Only once in a while, a party lands in downtown Raleigh…. Next event is SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH! Get ready to take off… ZSpotlight is giving you wings and transforming Raleigh’s most prestigious restaurant The Mint into an... [Read more]

Xios Authentic Greek Cafe Hosts Wine Down Wednesdays

September 8, 2009               CIOS Greek Cuisine Hosts Wine Down Wednesdays             APEX, NC – Join XIOS Authentic Greek Cuisine from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every third Wednesday for “Wine Down Wednesdays” and relax and mingle midweek with a tasting of five of our top Greek wines and complementary Mezethes, or Greek appetizers.   The next event is scheduled for... [Read more]

Atomic Completes Renovation, Redefines Salon Experience

Atomic Completes Renovation, Redefines Salon Experience  New venture fuses two ambitious Retro and Modern motifs, creatively integrating style, substance, and bold imagination.  Raleigh, NC – August 24, 2009 – Marking the culmination of 9 months of hard work and determination, Atomic Salon is proud to announce its Grand Re-Opening as of September 11, 2009.  True to the roots of this... [Read more]

Hi5 & TriBeer Offer Fantasy Football League

Hi5 & TriBeer Offer Fantasy Football League Rocky Top Hospitality And Local Beer Club Pair Up To Host League, Offer Prizes RALEIGH, N.C. – Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Hi5 and TriBeer are coming together to host a fantasy football league this fall. The league is open to the public at no cost and will feature several weekly prizes... [Read more]

Welcome to the new ZSpotlight.com

After much anticipation the all new ZSpotlight.com has arrived! Since our launch in 2001 we have listened to our viewers and have continuously implemented new features to make your visits both beneficial and pleasurable.  With this latest release of ZSpotlight we have taken your requests and raised the bar in making your time spent with us a great experience. As you make your way through our pages... [Read more]

Menu Tasting at Jimmy V’s

ZSpotlight.com is giving you a chance to experience the triangle’s best cuisine at an unbelievably low price. Every month we will have a menu tasting event at a different restaurant within the triangle. You will be able to sample numerous menu items all while discovering your new favorite restaurant! Our next event will take place at Jimmy V’s Steakhouse and Tavern of Cary. They will have... [Read more]

New Restaurants in the Triangle

There are tons of new places “coming soon” to the Triangle area and we’re here to keep you in the loop. Here is the latest word on the street… There is a Carolina Ale House opening in Glenwood South.  I’m sure you already heard about that, but its worth repeating because it’s going to be amazing.  Two stories with rooftop bar? Yes, please! Be the first to catch a glimpse of Raleigh’s... [Read more]

Aftershock

Aftershock kicked off in the middle of 2005 when a guy named JD decided to get off his butt and put together that “hair metal” band he had said for years he was going to do. He placed an ad on RaleighMusic.com something along the lines of: “Starting a cover band to focus on big hair covers and fun party songs (that you can dance to, think Bon Jovi, GnR, Def Leppard, Poison). If you... [Read more]

ZSpotCard Growing within the Triangle

The ZSpotCard continues to grow in popularity throughout the Triangle, offering local a amazing way to save money everyday.  These cards allow you to save every time you show it in restaurants, bars, salons, shopping centers, and more!  For more information visit www.ZSpotCard.com.  Read More →

Glenwood Grill Continues to thrive in Raleigh

Raleigh N.C. – Glenwood Grill, now in business for over 15 years, continues to thrive in Raleigh.  I found this restaurant on www.ZSpotlight.com, and tried it for the first time using one of their 1/2 Off Gift Certificates (what an amazing website!) www.ZSpotlight.com/greatdeals.  And now I’ve found a new favorite for my family and I to dine once or twice per month.  Why do so many continue... [Read more]

Preservation NC Presents the 4th Annual Taste of Downtown Raleigh

Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM Historic Carolina Trust Building 230 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh Reception and tours of the following newly renovated downtown properties:   Historic Carolina Trust Building (2nd, 3rd, and 5th floors open)  Historic Mahler Building (next door to Carolina Trust; reception will be held in the 1st floor art gallery and the upper story condos will be open for... [Read more]

The Breakfast Club Comes To Raleigh May 21st

The Breakfast Club will be playing live in the Ess Lounge Parking Lot for the second Thursday Night Live on May 21st.  This is an Alive After Five style event where you can again bring your own beer right after work and enjoy really good live music in downtown Raleigh.  Doors open at 6pm, and the music actually lasts until 11pm!  For more information, visit www.esslounge.com or there is comprehensive... [Read more]

1st Annual Bocce Ball Tournament for Charity (May 30th)

You are cordially invited to the 1st Annual Bocce Ball Tournament for Charity benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Eastern North Carolina.  (May 30, 2009 Time: 3:00 PM) This event is part of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of The Year campaign, a ten-week fundraising competition among Triangle community and business leaders.  Dr. Ashley Mann, a long-time friend... [Read more]

The Busy Bee Cafe is now open!

The Busy Bee is now open in Raleigh.  To visit their website, click here.  For more of the best restaurants, visit www.ZSpotlight.com, the Triangle’s largest dining guide. Old Habits is a traditional bluegrass band hailing from Raleigh, NC (& the surrounding area). The band’s origins go back to when brothers Craig & Bennett Thompson started picking with Lin Peterson in early 2002.... [Read more]

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