I'm hosting a lunch event on a Saturday for my bridesmaids and would love some more ideas. So far I have Midtown & Bar 115, Vivace & Coquette. Unfortunately Glenwood Grill, Cafe Luna, Porter's & Frazier's are not open for lunch on Saturday, so they are out.

I eat at Nofo's a lot, so I want to stay away from that. I can't go to Bella Monica. What else would ya'll recommend for lunch on a Saturday? I prefer Raleigh but Chapel Hill & Durham suggestions are welcome too. Thanks.



I did a search for "lunch", and most threads gave bar/deli recommendations and that's not what I'm looking for. Looking for a sit down, nicer place, with the option of a private room although not required, and the key being open for lunch on a Saturday.

2/23/2009 9:50:46 AM

If you like italian and want to go to Cary, may I suggest Biaggi's? I had my Bridesmaid's Luncheon there (which also included mothers and grandmothers). They have a nice room in the back that seats up to 12 people I think. And the food is phenomenal. They told me the minimum room charge is $150, so if you spend less than that before tax and tip, then they have to charge you a "room fee" to get up to the $150, but I had about 9 people so that wasn't a problem by the time we added in cocktails for some and appetizers.

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2/23/2009 10:37:23 AM

ooh, nice recommendation! thanks! we'll have 10 people

2/23/2009 11:05:15 AM

yay, glad to help! i'm actually going there tomorrow with a few coworkers for my birthday lunch! it's just a mile from my office so that's usually where we celebrate birthdays and stuff.

2/23/2009 11:23:24 AM

What about The Globe (on Glenwood) i think it is open for lunch everyday

http://www.globeraleigh.com/

i think it is pretty cool and they do events and they have like a separate room that you could maybe score!

oh this is a bar but it is cool inside and they have a separate wine room and it is "classy" looking inside.

edit: ok so it doesn't look like they are open for lunch saturday, per the website, but i'd call just to confirm, because it is a pretty cool place.

[Edited on February 23, 2009 at 11:29 AM. Reason : .]

2/23/2009 11:28:27 AM

aren't you the bride? aren't the bridesmaids supposed to the hosting??

2/23/2009 11:53:36 AM

It's a bridesmaids' luncheon, and the bride or mother of the bride (maybe an aunt or close friend of the bride/MOB) hosts. In this case, my mom and I are hosting.

[Edited on February 23, 2009 at 11:57 AM. Reason : ]

2/23/2009 11:56:45 AM

Have you looked into the Hayes Barton Cafe?

2/23/2009 12:07:12 PM

man, if only their lunch menu was like their dinner menu we would totally do it at HB

2/23/2009 12:09:26 PM

Casalinga has their buffet on Saturday, it's killer. There's a room in the back if you want privacy.

I like the Rockford, too, are they open on Saturday?

2/23/2009 12:45:08 PM

damn who knew so many places were NOT open for lunch on saturday! second empire came to mind, but nope...not open either!! and irregardless, 18 seaboard, and 42nd street aren't open either. craziness.

2/23/2009 5:41:11 PM

Yeah that's been the problem...places I knew were open during the week aren't on sat/sun

^^Rockford is open on sat. Looks cool. I'll check it out on a better browser when I get home

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2/23/2009 5:49:21 PM

rockford IS good, but it isn't as nice as like the coquette, vivace, etc. it is more funky. i really like it, but you might be pressed for privacy there as it is pretty small. i THINK they can accommodate a party of 10, but you would probably want to call and check.

it is totally delicious though and inexpensive, but the food is really really good.

EDIT: this is kind of lame, but would like PF Changs have a more private room in it? the food is still good, for a chain. but w/o a private room/table away from the main part, it is pretty loud and wouldn't be that fun.

tir na nog has brunch on saturdays i believe, dunno if that would be something you'd be interested in.

lucky 32 maybe?!

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2/23/2009 5:57:16 PM

you ought to go to Sitti

i bet Mark could tell you anything you need to know

2/23/2009 6:16:26 PM

nah--sunday is after my bachelorette party so i wouldn't want to do it then. we're killing two birds with one stone this same weekend since my MOH lives in Boston. I do love PF Changs...

I'll PM mark--thanks

2/24/2009 8:48:37 AM