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You know those nights when one of you is in the mood for sushi and the other is jonesing for a burger? You're not alone, judging by the already sold-out sneak peek events this weekend for The Cowfish (4208-100 Six Forks Road; 919-784-0400; thecowfish.com) in the Captrust Tower at North Hills.

The restaurant opens to the public on Monday, and will serve lunch and dinner daily. Burgers, made with a half pound of humanely raised Angus beef, are available with just about every topping you can imagine, from fried capers to grilled asparagus to black truffle cheese.

If beef is not your thing, choose from seven alternatives: veggie, ahi tuna, grilled chicken, turkey, grilled portobello, lamb and chipotle bison. And if your mind boggles at all the possibilities, a list of Cowfish signature burgers comes to the rescue with the likes of Granny's Southern Pimento Cheese Burger and The Jalapeño Popper Show-Stopper.

Sushi cravings are catered to just as assiduously with an extensive selection of sashimi and sushi in every form from nigiri to hand roll. House specialty rolls raise the ante on the usual selection with creations such as the The Motherload, which features a slice of every fish on the Cowfish menu (and is priced accordingly, at $24).

Torn between burger and sushi? Check out the Burgushi section, where you'll find an assortment of sandwiches, rolls and bento boxes that incorporate both into the same presentation. The Nature Boy's WOOOOO-shi BuffalOOOOO-shi Roll, for one, an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink tribute to Ric Flair, professional wrestler and favorite son of Charlotte, home of the original Cowfish.

Send restaurant news to Greg at ggcox@bellsouth.net. Be sure to tune in to Greg's radio show at 11 a.m. Saturdays on WPTF.

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UPDATED: The OC Bar & Grill (1028 Oberlin Road; 919-322-9710; theocraleigh.com) opens TODAY (4/17) in Raleigh.

No, not that OC. This one is named for Oberlin Court, the retail and residential complex near Cameron Village where the upscale sports bar is located. The restaurant will serve lunch and dinner daily, remaining open until 4 a.m. Thursday-Saturday and until 2 a.m. the rest of the week.

The extended hours are just one of the ways that owners Ryan Faircloth (who formerly owned Ham's in Chapel Hill and was a partner in The Corner in Cary) and Ryan Reid have in mind to set their establishment apart from the competition.

From house-smoked beef brisket to signature two-day-brined, slow-cooked chicken wings, scratch cooking is the rule for The OC's kitchen. In addition to the usual pub fare, the extensive menu covers a wide spectrum from loaded Tater Tots to cedar plank-grilled salmon to pork belly mac 'n' cheese to pomegranate molasses pan-roasted chicken.

The bar is aiming higher than the sports pub norm, too, serving cocktails made with fresh squeezed juices, homemade mixes and fresh herbs. And rotating taps will feature brews selected by fan votes on The O.C.'s Facebook page. Winners for the opening taps include Goose Island Summertime Kölsch, Carolina Brewery Oatmeal Porter, and Angry Orchard Cider.

When 4 a.m. rolls around on a Friday night, I'm betting coffee would get a few votes.

Send restaurant news to Greg at ggcox@bellsouth.net. Be sure to tune in to Greg's radio show at 11 a.m. Saturdays on WPTF.

Durham's Foster's Market has launched a food truck: Foster's on the Fly.

They are serving up lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. TODAY at Durham's Forest Hills Park.

Then at 6:45 p.m. TONIGHT after the Carrboro Farmers' Market 's Wednesday market, they will be serving chili hot dogs, catfish po' boys, chicken biscuits and a rice bowl with cowpeas, collards and salsa crude.

Just like at Foster's Market, all the food is locally sourced.

To find the truck, follow it on Twitter: @Fostersonthefly or Facebook.

From John Frank, our Pintful columnist:

Lob questions at six local brewers with beers in hand and you’re sure to get a lively discussion about the craft beer industry.

As part of N.C. Beer Month, the Durham-based All About Beer magazine gathered such a panel last week to take craft beer enthusiasts behind the scenes.

North Carolina brewers are still riding a high from the national Craft Brewers Conference in March, where the state’s booming scene received quite a feting. “We were the stars,” said Brad Wynn, the brewmaster at Big Boss Brewery in Raleigh.

Find out the brewers' biggest surprises, answers to the saturation question, the scoop on North Carolina hops and the next big thing in this week's Pintful column here.

Here are a few upcoming wine and beer dinners across the Triangle:

Tuscan wine dinner at Washington Duke
The Fairview Dining Room at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is hosting a Tuscan wine dinner at 7 p.m. April 16.
The menu includes five courses: house made coppa ham with black truffle on a crostini with tomato gelee, volcanic salt-crusted pike with roasted green peppers, capers, tomato confit and rosemary; herb-roasted rabbit loin with farro risotto, grilled baby squash and fig gastrique; braised veal and English pea stratta with sautéed arugula and a black garlic veal reduction; and for dessert, a selection of sweets and coffee.
All wine pairings are being chosen by Sarah Pedrali of Terra Moretti Wines.
The dinner costs $59 per person. For reservations, call 919-493-6699.

18 Seaboard chef hosts fundraising dinner
Jason Smith and his wife, Lauren, are hosting a fundraising dinner to benefit SAFEchild, a child abuse prevention agency.
At 7 p.m. April 26, the couple will host 40 guests at their home for a five-course dinner with wine pairings. The meal costs $100 per person. For more information or to make a reservation, please email events@18seaboard.com or call 919-861-4318.
The Smiths are longtime supporters of SAFEchild. The couple served as community chairs for the 2012 Believe in SAFEchild campaign. Jason's stepmother, Rachel Smith, was a founding supporter and later served as SAFEchild board president. Info: safechildnc.org.

Carolina Brewing Co. beer dinner
As part of the month long N.C. Beer Month, 42nd Street Oyster Bar is hosting a five-course beer dinner at 6 p.m. April 21.
The menu includes a braised pork brisket with a Cheerwine barbecue sauce paired with a Nut Brown Ale; a green tomato gazpacho with Cajun-fried oysters paired with a Spring Bock; an applewood-smoked duck breast with mesculin greens and a blackberry vinaigrette paired with a Pale Ale; blackened rockfish and shrimp and grits with roasted asparagus and wild mushroom jus paired with an India Pale Ale; and for dessert, an espresso flan garnished with dark chocolate and served with an Imperial Stout. Tickets cost $59. To make a reservation, call 919-831-2811.
To see other N.C. Beer Month events, go to ncbeermonth.com.

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Local couples Michael and Angela Luff and Chris and Tracy Flanagan have teamed up to open Indoor Greens (1951 High House Road; 919-825-1818; indoorgreensminigolf.com. ) in Cornerstone Commons shopping center in Cary.

The owners are billing their new venture as "The Triangle's first mini golf course for casual fun and serious golfers," and they've backed up the claim with an 18-hole course of professional grade greens complete with undulations. Kids and casual players can play from shorter tees.

After you've worked up an appetite, head over to the Clubhouse Café, where the counter service menu includes greens of another sort. Salads - house, Greek and mixed greens with bleu cheese, apple, caramelized pecans and a poppyseed dressing - head up an offering that leans to light and healthy fare. Current options include chipotle hummus, mojo chicken lettuce wrap and chicken gyro, but you'll also want to check the board for specials.

The PBJ on the kids' menu even comes with a choice of veggie chips or fruit, with beverage options including juice box and bottled water.

OK, maybe the mayo and Boursin cheese spread on the club sandwich are a little on the indulgent side.

Indoor Greens is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 2-6 p.m. $12 gets you unlimited golf and includes $3 credit in the Clubhouse Café.

Send restaurant news to Greg at ggcox@bellsouth.net. Be sure to tune in to Greg's radio show at 11 a.m. Saturdays on WPTF.

The fire that shut down the Hibernian Pub on Raleigh's Glenwood South earlier this year is not putting a halt to the pub's annual St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraising event.

The annual head-shaving extravaganza that raises money for pediatric cancer research will happen at 1 p.m. Saturday as a block party on North Street. That's the street next to the Hibernian, which hopefully will reopen next month.

The fundraising goal for the event is $300,000 with nearly 150 people already registered to shave their heads. Hibernian owner Niall Hanley will be among those who will go bald to raise money for charity. "It's really an amazing cause," says Hanley, adding. "I need a haircut."

In 2006, the Hibernian hosted its first St. Baldrick's event with 77 participants raising more than $75,000. Since then, Hibernian events have raised more than $1.4 million. To get involved, register to have your head shaved or sign up to volunteer, go to StBaldricks.org/events/RaleighHibernian
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The South Durham Farmers' Market is hosting a spring harvest fundraising dinner at 6 p.m. Sunday at Pop's Backdoor South.

The meal will feature fresh produce and meats from the vendors sand farmers at the market.

The menu includes Greek flatbread with marinated feta, chard, spring onions and cherry peppers paired with sparkling wine; an egg crepe covered with spring lettuce, asparagus, pea shoots, chevre and a pecan vinaigrette; a choice of: turnip soup with truffle creme, mushroom and brie topping; or a Tuscan tomato soup with crostini; fresh gnocchi with spinach and arugula pesto; the main course includes a choice of chicken, brisket or a stuffed pepper; and for dessert, sorbet from Locopops and an apertif.

The dinner costs $50. Tickets can be purchased at the market or online: sdfmdinner.eventbrite.com.

Proceeds will benefit the market's education and community efforts this year.
The market is located near Southpoint Mall at Greenwood Commons Shopping Center, 5410 NC Highway 55, Durham. It is open 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Info: southdurhamfarmersmarket.org.

If you are looking for things to do this weekend, here are a couple ideas:

• If you are planning on attending tonight's First Friday art walk in downtown Raleigh, consider stopping at The Videri Chocolate Factory at 327 W. Davie St. The chocolate shop recently installed a coffee bar serving Stumptown coffee. Tonight, you can stop in and grab an espresso, cappuccino, latte, drip coffee, mochas made using their chocolate or hot sipping chocolate. (I can't wait to try their hot chocolates.)

• From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Ray Price Harley-Davidson in Raleigh is hosting a food truck rodeo with eight trucks. They are also offering a new rider bootcamp at the same time if you have ever wanted to learn how to ride a motorcycle. The trucks include Philly Cheesesteaks, Hibachi Express, Klausie’s Pizza, Captain Poncho’s Tacos, Sweet Stacey Cakes, Groovy Dogs, Italian Ice and possibly Only Burger truck. The dealership is at 1126 S. Saunders St.