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What’s the Big News?!………………………….

Sep2
 

…..yes, we are open Sundays!! For Brunch, Dinner & Late Night!! Why, what did you hear?

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The Independent votes bu•ku Best New Restaurant in the Triangle AND Most Innovative Menu!!!

Jun10
 

Many, many thanks to the readers of  The Independent for voting us Best New Restaurant and Most Innovative Menu in The Triangle!!!

We are so lucky to have received SO MUCH good press and awards since our opening in February. We’re glad you like what we’re doing and just know… +More

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bu•ku lo•ko with Carnavalito tonight!!!

Jun4
 

Every First Friday we get CRAZY VERY MUCH (direct translation) with Brevan Hampden & Friends Jazz Circle at dinner & Carnavalito 9pm-late. DJ Carlos plays the breaks. Tecate, Sangria, Micheladas are all on special. We will see you tonight!!!

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The Degnans vs. Triple B “Calling Shotgun” CD Release Party!!!

May26
 

It’s been a year in the making but this Friday it’s for real.

“Calling Shotgun,” the boys’ first spoken word meets drum & bass meets hip-hop meets electronica and slaps rock n’ roll in the face Album drops @10pm @buku and it’s gonna be cr-r-r-azy. 3 DJ’s, live drums and… +More

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4 1/2 stars: Greg, Thank You Very Much!

May21
 

When William D’Auvray abruptly closed Fins in January, it caught many by surprise. D’Auvray is widely regarded as one of the area’s most talented chefs, after all, and his restaurant had enjoyed a solid fan base dating back to its opening in 1997. But when he moved Fins from its original location in North Raleigh to larger, tonier quarters in the high-rent downtown district in 2007 – just months before the recession hit – the timing couldn’t have been more unfortunate.

To some, the blow would have been devastating. But D’Auvray, who grew up in the Philippines and has traveled extensively in Asia, was no doubt aware that the Chinese word for “crisis” is composed of the characters for “danger” and “opportunity.”

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ARTSPLOSURE!!! With Scott Mais & Theresa Pigeon!

May15
 

We are literally walking distance from ArtSpace (like one block) and we have an amazing Photography Exhibition planned for you today. Scott Mais & Theresa Pigeon (who already have most of the wallspace at bu•ku) will be displaying their amazing works on our patio ALL DAY (from 12pm-6pm) with a… +More

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Carolina Rollergirls Derby Party!!!

May12
 

Title: Carolina Rollergirls Derby Party!!!
Location: bu•ku
Link out: Click here
Description: Come Party with the Roller Girls. DJ Rang spins 10-2am, PBR on special & we’ll replay the match on the Big Screen!!!
Start Date: 2010-05-15
Start Time: 22:00
End Date: 2010-05-16
End Time: 02:00

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Peter Lamb Jazz Trio this Saturday

Apr22
 

This Saturday from 6-10 Peter Lamb Trio plays jazz. The trio consists of Peter Lamb, Grant Osborne, and Kobie Watkins. Kobie is Sonny Rollin’s current drummer.
Here’s part of a blurb from the Independent about Peter’s larger group, Peter Lamb and the Wolves:
“Raleigh’s The Countdown Quartet ended… +More

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Masala Beat Club this Saturday

Apr7
 

The Durham/Chapel Hill’s 7 year running underground Indian Dance Party comes to Rough Raleigh. DJ Rang, DJ Raj and DJ Turbanator on the wheels of steel, with Dholi G2 playing dhol. (If you’ve never seen a live dhol player, it’s a big mobile drum, and it’s the shit). They’ll be… +More

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New Patio (Phatio)

Apr6
 

Ladies and Gents,

We’ve got a brand new patio, deemed the Phatio. At night, when the police don’t ask us to close the door,  you can hear the music from inside drifting out towards Davie Street.  The patio is fully equipped with tables and chairs, and benches are on the… +More

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