Tabletop Media Group’s Holiday Client Roundup
Tabletop Media Group is ringing in the season with a roundup of festive flavors, spirited events and standout offerings from our incredible clients. From holiday feasts and limited-edition treats to unique experiences, gifting ideas and celebratory sips, each highlight adds warmth and sparkle to the months ahead. Whether for hosting, gathering or discovering new traditions, this guide brings together the best of the holidays, all wrapped up in one cheerful collection.🦃🎄
Holiday Inspired Desserts
The holiday season shines a little sweeter at Asali Desserts & Café, where handcrafted pies and cheesecakes make a standout addition to any Thanksgiving table. Thanksgiving preorders feature beloved creations from pastry chef Hanadi, including Spiced Caramel Apple Cheesecake, Buttermilk Pie and other seasonal specialties designed to impress at family gatherings. Preorders may be placed by calling or emailing the café by November 24th to secure desserts for the holiday table.
After Thanksgiving, the dessert case transforms with festive favorites such as Peppermint Lattes, Biscoff Lattes, Gingerbread Cheesecake, assorted macarons, red velvet cake and a rotating lineup of holiday treats. Winter-holiday preorders, including cakes, seasonal dessert boxes and specialty sweets, must be placed by December 21st. For the latest offerings and limited-release creations, Asali’s Instagram highlights fresh additions throughout the season.
Thanksgiving and Holiday Catering
Holiday gatherings become effortlessly festive with Alpaca Chicken, a flavorful and creative catering option that brings warmth and comfort to every celebration. The menu features their signature Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken alongside crowd-pleasers such as Arroz Chaufa and Lomo Saltado. From cherished family traditions and laid-back Friendsgivings to lively office lunches and polished corporate events, each spread is crafted to bring comfort and joy. With holiday catering booked by November 26th receiving 15% off orders over $250, Alpaca Chicken adds both convenience and delight to seasonal occasions of all sizes.
Elevated Private Dining to Celebrate the Season
Holiday gatherings take on a new level of elegance at Jalwa Indian Bistro, where the private dining room offers a refined setting for end-of-year celebrations, corporate mingles and elevated group dinners. The culinary team showcases inventive modern Indian cuisine with dishes such as the boldly flavored chicken tikka masala, the tender Kashmiri lamb shank and the visually stunning open samosa chaat. Hand-crafted cocktails and a curated wine list set the tone for toasts and good cheer. Catering services extend the experience beyond the dining room, bringing Jalwa’s elevated flavors to off-site holiday events as well.
Holiday Cocktails & Celebrations
Celebrate the season in style at Kanki, where chef-driven teppanyaki, specialty sushi and a festive cocktail lineup elevate holiday gatherings. The seasonal Snowball cocktail, a creamy mix of Malibu rum, cream of coconut, Pearl Nigori sake and pineapple juice, captures the spirit of the holidays in one indulgent sip. From milestone celebrations around the hibachi grill to spirited end-of-year office outings, Kanki offers a lively setting for memorable group dining.
For gifting, Kanki’s Master Chef experience invites aspiring hibachi stars to train alongside a Kanki chef before making a teppanyaki debut for friends, while flexible restaurant gift cards suit everyone from sushi lovers to hibachi fans. Premium sushi and hibachi catering extends Kanki’s signature flavors to off-site holiday gatherings and corporate events, bringing the full experience beyond the restaurant walls.
Holiday Date Nights and Hosting Gifts
Sassool Cafe brings vibrant Mediterranean flair to holiday gatherings with catering menus built for celebrating, ranging from abundant mezze platters and fresh-baked pita to charcuterie-style appetizer boards, seasonal spreads and crowd-pleasing entrées. Each Sassool location also features an in-restaurant market stocked with house-made dips, grab-and-go appetizers, spice blends, imported goods perfect for host gifts, making holiday entertaining and gift-giving both convenient and flavorful.
FigMint Farms, Sassool’s charming event venue, offers its signature Date Night in the Pines experience for the season, complete with a woodland setting, candlelit tables, curated Sassool dishes and a private, fireside atmosphere. Together, Sassool and FigMint Farms create festive, memorable options for hosting, gifting and celebrating throughout the holidays.
Heated Patio and Hot Beverages
Whiskey Kitchen sets the mood for festive winter dining, whether on the heated patio or inside the lively downtown space. The restaurant’s seasonal menu highlights comforting, cold-weather favorites from Chef Kyle including rich, flavorful dishes like the Autumn Pottage and other warming plates perfect for holiday gatherings, date nights or end-of-year celebrations. Behind the bar, holiday cocktails add sparkle to the season, with the signature Hot Toddy remaining a perennial favorite for sipping by the fire. Dessert brings its own moment of cheer with the Apple Pie Crème Brûlée, a festive twist that captures the nostalgic flavors of the holidays. From intimate dinners to spirited group events, Whiskey Kitchen delivers a warm and memorable setting for the season.
Santa’s Favorite Beer and Local Gift Ideas
Carolina Brewery ushers in the season with the return of two beloved holiday brews - Santa’s Secret and Mrs. Claus’ Secret - available for a limited time exclusively on tap at the Chapel Hill and Pittsboro brewpubs. Each pint offers its own festive character, inviting guests to enjoy both and crown a seasonal favorite. Keep an eye on social media for announcements on the release dates for both beers.
The brewery’s signature sauces and rubs also bring big flavor to holiday cooking and make thoughtful stocking-stuffer gifts for craft-beer enthusiasts and home cooks alike. Rounding out the seasonal cheer, Carolina Brewery’s holiday promotion offers a 20% bonus card with every $50 gift card purchase, adding extra value to gift giving throughout the winter months.
Holiday Open House
Holiday cheer fills Village District throughout the season, beginning with the annual Holiday Open House on Thursday, November 20th from 5–8 p.m., where the district transforms into a festive Christmas Village with professional Santa photos, complimentary hot cocoa, live music and strolling carolers. The beloved Angel Tree program also returns, inviting shoppers to select a child’s gift tag from participating merchants and return unwrapped presents to help brighten a local family’s holiday. Families can enjoy even more seasonal magic during reading and photos with Santa on December 6th and 7th from 1–3 p.m.
Holiday Bagels and Brunch
Seasonal delights arrive at Jeff’s Bagel Run in Wake Forest with a lineup of holiday-inspired flavors made for cozy mornings and cheerful gatherings. The drink menu features the refreshing Peppermint Mocha Cold Foam Cold Brew, the warmly spiced Honey Pistachio Latte, and the decadent Dubai Chocolate Matcha Latte. Cream cheese favorites also shine this season, including the return of the rich Espresso Cream Cheese and the festive Cookie Butter Cream Cheese, perfect alongside their signature kettled-and-baked bagels. Rounding out the offerings, the Cranberry Joy Cookie Bar adds a sweet, celebratory touch.
For holiday brunches, office gatherings or family celebrations, catering options make group hosting easy, and orders can be placed seamlessly through the Jeff’s Bagel Run app for added convenience.
Southern Tradition for the Holiday Table
Erik Martella Wines brings North Carolina–grown muscadine craftsmanship to the holiday season with bottles made for gifting, celebrating and gathering around the table. Sparkling selections take center stage this year, including the bright and elegant CVB Sparkling and the lively Rosé Pet Nat, each offering a fresh, effervescent complement to festive meals and toasts. For seasonal sipping, the beloved Stockinette returns as a holiday favorite, delivering nostalgic notes that pair beautifully with winter dishes and cozy occasions. Whether for host gifts, holiday parties or family celebrations, Erik Martella Wines adds a touch of Southern heritage and handcrafted charm to every seasonal moment. Visit the shop section of their website to order bottles this season.
STIR Raleigh and STIR Charlotte
Stocking Stuffers and Holiday Dinners
STIR sets the stage for holiday celebrations with fresh oysters, an impressive raw bar and signature dishes now enhanced even further by a new broiler that elevates seasonal entrées with rich, flame-kissed flavor. Both the Raleigh and Charlotte locations offer a warm, inviting setting for festive gatherings, whether for holiday dinners, end-of-year meet-ups or spirited brunches.
STIR’s bartenders craft house-made tonics that not only brighten winter cocktails but also make thoughtful gifts for cocktail enthusiasts. Rounding out the seasonal offerings, the annual gift-card promotion returns: purchase a $50 gift card and receive a 20% off bonus gift card, perfect for sharing holiday cheer.
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