A Taste of the 80s: Irregardless Serves Up Retro Favorites
One night only, three courses, and a flashback you can eat.
Shannon
May 21, 2025
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Dig out the shoulder pads (or just bring an appetite) for a nostalgic night at Irregardless tonight, May 21st, at 6:30 PM. In honor of its 50th anniversary, the beloved Raleigh staple is reviving dishes from its 1980s heyday with a reimagined three-course prix-fixe menu. Optional wine and cocktail pairings are available to level up the throwback flavors.
Seats are limited—reserve your spot now before they’re gone.
This isn’t sponsored (they didn’t even offer leg warmers). It’s just a cool nod to Raleigh’s culinary past. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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