The Diamondback Grill is open seven days a week. Bar opens: 5:00 pm Dinner service: 5:30 pm For reservations: (336) 722-0006 751 N. Avalon Road Winston-Salem, NC The Diamondback is celebrating its 22nd year of business. We thank you for your support
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Phillip is mixing drinks, the chefs are sauteing, the fire is toasting backsides ... Yep, December is a mighty fine time to be at the DB. Come see for yourself.
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Greetings!
 Brunswick Stew, roaring fires, snow days and hot toddies ... Why yes, this is a very good month to stop on by.
As you are maxing out your credit cards while attempting to put a plethora of iPods, iPads, iPhones and i(Insertsomethinghere) under your Christmas tree, we invite you to make plans to stop by the Diamondback to do something that's probably not on that Christmas list -- have a little fun. Consider an iMartini  or an iCosmopolitan or an iLatenight because, well, why not. Our professional bartending staff is here to support you in your efforts to staple 12,456,459 Christmas lights on your roof and to sympathize with you about the challenges of getting 463 Shutterfly Christmas cards in the mail even though Little Timmy and Rufus the Rottweiler won't stay still long enough for a picture. And don't worry, Santa and your children will probably forget those naughty words you were screaming when Rufus ate your grandmother's sparkling angel tree topper. The good news is that our staff is here to take care of you and put the Merry back into Merry Christmas.
 Lots going on around here this month -- basketball bowls, bowls of steamed oysters, bowls of homemade soup, a possible blizzard or two ...
 Make plans now for the best New Year's Eve party in town
Have a wonderful December, and hope there's no coal in your stocking.
-- Kimberly and Murphy
*Now our lawyers would want us to add here that we are generally open when everyone else is not; however if we have no power and are attempting to saute your crab cakes in the fireplace, well, that's probably not going to work. Let's just say Duke Power is a factor in our party.
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 JOIN US FOR THE BEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY IN TOWN
Ring in the New Year with a merry crowd right here at the DB. This is one of our favorite nights of the year because, yes, we do love a party. Make your reservations early because it's going to be an incredible night. Special menu includes:
Champagne Specials
Soups:
 Crab Bisque and French Onion
Appetizers:
Raw Oysters and Oysters Rockefeller; Ahi Tuna Tartare; Filet Carpaccio and Horseradish demi-glace; Housemade Hummus with Kalamata Olives, Feta, Grilled Bread; Parisian Salad with Organic Greens, Pancetta, Wild Mushrooms, Poached Egg and Shallot Dijon Vinaigrette; Italian Salad; Fried Oyster Salad
Entrees:
Ahi Tuna Piccata; Baked Stuffed Mountain Trout; Live Maine Lobster; Surf and Turf; Lobster Newberg; Coq au Vin; All-Lump Crab Cakes; Grilled Rib Eye; Filet Mignon; Pork Chops; Baked Stuffed Shrimp
Beautiful selection of desserts
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 THANK YOU, SANTA! TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE MAINE LOBSTER NIGHTS - $22.00 Join us on Tuesday nights this month for our incredible live Maine lobster special. Just $22.00 for a 1.25-pound steamed Maine Lobster with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Cole Slaw. A little early present for you seafood lovers. |
 TRIVIA NIGHTS FOR BRAINY PEOPLE
Tuesdays at 9:00 pm
You think you know so much ... well, actually, some of you really do. And if you're the type of person who stuffs meaningless facts into your brain and have never been awarded for your brilliance -- well, we've got a night just for you. Join us on Tuesdays at 9:00 pm and find out who the magna cum somethings or others are among us. Door prizes, fun, good brainy jokes. Don't miss it. All craft cocktails (and that means everything is freshly squeezed and homemade -- no mixes -- tastes so delicious), just $7.50.*
*Our lawyers would want us to note here that you must be 21 or older to order a fancy craft cocktail, but you already know that. What you might not know, and it's going to hurt you on Trivia Night, is who the 12th president was. Better Google it, honey.
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MURPHY'S ROCKIN' CHRISTMAS OYSTER ROAST
Saturday, December 17 Bar Opens at 5:00 pm Dinner Service at 5:30 pm Surprise Entertainment starting at 8:30 pm
Yes, on Saturday, December 17, we'll be having a little Christmas celebration of our own and we want you to join us. Scrooges, this is going to get you in the holiday spirit. We are going to fill you with joy or delicious little appetizers -- either way works. Bring friends and stop by for oysters, a great dinner or a shot of tequila, depending on how your Christmas prep is going.
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 CHRISTMAS GET-OUT-OF-THE-HOUSE NIGHTS
December 22 (Thursday) and 23 (Friday)
Listen, Granny would probably love to come have a Cosmopolitan even more than you would. So bring your Cousin Freddy, in-laws, mother-in-law, ex-Mother-in-law that you still like better than the ex-husband, etc. and join us for a little holiday merriment at the DB.
We'll have cures for cabin fever like you never imagined. Great crowd, great food. Aunt Betty and Uncle Billy will want to come back every year.
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 HOMEMADE SOUP SERVED STEAMING HOT
Join us for something that will make you glad it's wintertime (because we don't serve them when it's not) -- our winter soups. Have a steaming bowl of Brunswick Stew or Crab Bisque with Dry Sack Sherry or try French Onion with Gruyere Crouton. Soup warms you from the inside and makes you forget that time you put the wrong postage on 782 square Christmas cards and they all came back. In fact, soup will make you taller, and you'll have more hair on your head.* Now come and enjoy a delicious bowl.
*Our lawyers would want us to add here that this is certainly not true. However, soup does taste really good.
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 FOOD FROM FARMERS
We love to support our local farmers' markets -- especially our friends at Pinch Me Farms, Shore Farms and Let It Grow. These farmers have the stuff -- let us tell you -- and lots of this great produce finds it way into our Daily Farmer's Market Special in dishes like Eggplant Moussaka and our awesome Veggie Burritos.
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 SIGNATURE WINTER SANDWICHES
We have some very popular sandwiches on our menu at our Downtown Diamondback menu and we thought, hey, why not put these on our DB menu? They'd be great for casual dinners and game night. So come in and try some favorites of the downtown crowd: Croque Monsieur, Pilgrim in Paris, Big on the Pig and London Calling.
For details, click here.
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What's Going On in December
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 DECEMBER
DRINK SPECIALS EVERY NIGHT
Bar apps on special all December -- Wings, Nachos, Jumbo Old Bay Cheese Fries, Artichoke Souffle all $6.00
EVERY TUESDAY
~$2 Tuesday Wine Tastings, $2 each at the bar.
~$2 Tuesdays for Kids -- Feed the kiddies for just $2. Two dollars, people! That's a deal!
~Live Maine Lobsters $22
 EVERY THURSDAY
~Oyster Night! 75-cent oysters, steamed or raw, local from Chincoteague, VA.
EVERY SATURDAY
~$6.50 cordials
SPORTS AND OTHER EVENTS Dec. 7 (Wednesday) - BASKETBALL - Colorado State at Duke - 7 pm Dec. 17 (Saturday) - BASKETBALL - Appalachian State at UNC - 7 pm Dec. 19 (Monday) - BASKETBALL - UNC Greensboro at Duke - 7 pm Dec. 21 (Wednesday) - BASKETBALL - Texas at UNC - 7 pm and UNC Wilmington at Wake - 7 pm  Dec. 26 (Monday) - FOOTBALL - UNC vs. Missouri at the Independence Bowl - 5 pm Dec. 27 (Tuesday) - FOOTBALL - NC State vs. Louisville at the Belk Bowl - 8 pm Dec. 29 (Thursday) - BASKETBALL - Elon at UNC - 7 pm Dec. 30 (Friday) - BASKETBALL - Western Michigan at Duke - 7 pm and FOOTBALL - Wake Forest vs. Mississippi State at the Music City Bowl - 6:40 pm To see the December calendar, click here. |
 CATERING FOR THE BEST PARTIES OF 2012
If you're planning a party, office party or a dinner for eight -- let the Diamondback take care of your catering and all of the details. We're the local catering pros, and we can help with your ideas and fit your budget to give you exactly what you're looking for. To find out about dates and start planning, call Murphy at (336) 722-0006. Thanks!
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 DIAMOND DOLLARS FOR NICE PEOPLE
Did you bake sugar cookies for the crotchety old lady down the street? That's nice. Maybe you helped run the Festival of Trees? That's really nice. Kimberly is always on the lookout for nice folks, and she's handing out Diamondback Dollars to say thanks for making our town great. Do something really nice and who knows ... you might have some Diamondback Dollars for a nice dinner.
NOW ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTERWe're Tweeters now. So we invite you to join us on Twitter and Facebook pretty much any day of the week. We post news, info on upcoming events, Facebook-only specials and a whole lot more. So friend us, fan us or just be part of our Facebook family -- we've always got something to talk about.
 
CURBSIDE TAKEOUT -- GREAT FOOD. NO CLEANUP.
Okay, let's face it. This is a wild and crazy month, and it might be nice to have someone else cook dinner one night. Well, you know we love to cook dinner, and we'd be happy to make it for you, and you can pick it up in your Snuggie. We have healthy choices for kids that they'll actually eat. Give us a ring at (336) 722-0006.
OFFICE SPACE WITH A ROARING FIRE, FREE WI-FI AND A BARTENDER
Laptops are welcome at the DB. We have free wi-fi and pro bartenders who can help you figure out your next career move.
 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! COME CELEBRATE YOUR SPECIAL DAY WITH FRIENDS AND HAVE A FREE ENTREE, DESSERT OR APPETIZER ON US
 DO YOU WORK DOWNTOWN? HAVE A DELICIOUS LUNCH AT THE DOWNTOWN DIAMONDBACK!
The Downtown Diamondback has delicious homemade food for folks who are working hard and could use some delicious Diamondback cooking during the day. Sandwiches, soups, salads and a nice big couch are all available. We're located in the lovely Park Building. Come see us.
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 Thanks, everyone, for checking in to see what is happening at the DB. If you made it this far in the email, well, we really appreciate it.
We wish all of you a wonderful holiday with your families. Thank you for supporting us and for supporting the Diamondback. We feel mighty fortunate.
See you soon.
Kimberly and Murphy
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