Retaurants and coffee shops within walking distance of the Convention Center!!!

Wondering where you might be able to pick up a "cup of joe" or a quick bite to eat between sessions? Well, you might just be able to find your answer here! Raleigh area educator Diane Colin recently provided a list of restaurants that are within walking distance and I wanted to share a few of these with you! Here goes:

Located AT the Marriott Raleigh City Center:

1. Starbucks!
2. Posta Tuscan Grill (open for breakfast, lunch AND dinner)
3. Bar Posta (for a late night "drink of choice")

Within walking distance:

1. Grove Cafe & Bar at the Sheraton (distance: 0.1mi); 421 S. Salisbury Street (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner / $10-$20)/American
2. Poole's Downtown Diner‎ (distance: 0.1mi) / http://www.poolesdowntowndiner.com/ / 426 S. McDowell Street (open for lunch and dinner / moderate pricing) /American
3. Chick-Fil-A‎ (distance: 0.1mi) / 412 Fayetteville Street Mall (closed on Sunday)
4. Yancy's (distance: 0.1mi) / http://www.yancysjazz.com/ / Fayetteville Street (open for lunch and dinner / most items under $30) / Cajun, Creole
5. McDonald's‎ (distance: 0.2mi); 101 E South Street
6. El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant (distance: 0.2mi); 329 S. Blount Street (open for lunch and dinner / most items under $10)
7. Wild Ginger Asian Bistro & Sushi (distance: 0.2mi) / http://www.wildgingersushi.com/ / 180 E. Davie Street (open for lunch and dinner / lunch under $15; dinner under $30)
8. Pharaoh's American Grill (distance: 0.2mi) / http://www.pharaohsamericangrill.com/ / 170 E. Davie Street (open for weekday lunch/sandwiches / most under $7)
9. Sosta Cafe (distance: 0.2mi) / http://www.sostacafe.com/ /130 E. Davie Street (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner/closed weekends / under $10)
10. Sam & Wally's Eatery (distance: 0.2mi) / http://www.samandwallys.com/ / 434 Fayetteville Street (open for breakfast and lunch /most items under $7) / Deli
11. Port City Java (distance: 0.2mi) / http://www.portcityjava.com/ / 234 Fayetteville Street (open for breakfast and lunch/inexpensive sandwiches, salads, pastries)
12. The Big Easy (distance: 0.2 mi) / http://www.thebigeasy.4t.com/ / 222 Fayetteville Street (open for lunch & dinner/under $20) / Cajun
13. Creole Mecca Restaurant (distance: 0.2mi) /13 E Martin Street (open for breakfast, lunch & dinner / under $10) /American, Southern BBQ

This is just a "taste" of the restaurants within walking distance of the Marriott and the Raleigh Convention Center. And, as you'll see, there are prices to suit every budget!

So -- if you haven't already registered for convention, do so TODAY (deadline is October 1st); and, if you haven't reserved your room at the Marriott Raleigh City Center, all 1-866-260-1270 and request the KINDERMUSIK rate. Our room block is quickly filling up, so don't delay!!!

One more thing: If there are items that you'd like to have posted to our convention blog, just email me at cschor@kindermusik.com. As we get closer to convention, I'm sure there will be many, many, many questions and we can provide this information to all via the blog!

Until then,

"Convention Connie"