Boxyard RTP vendors offer a taste of the Triangle through their handcrafted goods and delicious treats, with many ingredients sourced right here in North Carolina.
Whether it’s a gift for your holiday host, a stocking stuffer for your partner, or it’s just your turn to pick up lunch, these creative local businesses have you covered.
This holiday season, think inside the box!
1. Wolcott Bouquet
Show up to a dinner party with a timeless bouquet of flowers. Blossom & Bone Florals has you covered for the perfect host gift and can spruce up any corner in mom’s house. All flower arrangements are made of local, seasonal blooms and assembled by a classically-trained florist. Order here.
$30+ | 3-hour lead time for same-day orders | Other bouquet sizes available
2. Holiday Cupcake Collection
Mix and match an assortment of Buzzy Bakes cupcakes to share around the table! Featured flavors: Bailey’s Hot Cocoa, Gingerbread, Christmas Cookie, Red Velvet, Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Toffee Pudding, Snickerdoodle, and more! Order here.
$45/box | Gluten-free available | 48-hour lead time for pre-orders
3. First Frost Beer
Fullsteam‘s award-winning Foraged Permission Ale is the perfect pair for soft cheeses by the fireplace. Sweet and savory, with natural notes of holiday spices – cinnamon and apricot. Order here.
9% ABV | $18/16oz four-pack | Available on-tap at Fullsteam Durham location (726 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701)
4. CBD Mega Cube Gummy (100mg)
For your coworkers, friends, and loved ones who could use a little relaxation and self-care to end the year. Medicine Mama’s Farmacy is the go-to place for local CBD treats, featuring to-die-for flavors such as Straw Nana, Grapefruit, Blue Raz, Mango, Grape, and more. Order here.
$17/pack | Sugar-free, dye-free available | All products are made in-house at their Raleigh-based Cannabis Cafe (2418 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607) using NC-sourced, full spectrum, triple lab tested CBD
5. Bottled Wines
For wine enthusiasts or those who love a heavy pour. Owners of RTP Uncorked are featuring a rotating menu of 12 bottled wines for you to take home and share around the table. Order here.
Price Varies | RTP Uncorked currently operates at Bottle Rev Chapel Hill (3130 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517)
6. Escape the Lost Pyramid VR Escape Experience
Travel back in time with Game On Escapes & More! Escape the Lost Pyramid is a Ubisoft-backed adventure perfect for the family or teams of digital enthusiasts. Order here.
$66/2 players or $116/4 players | Approx 60 min | Social distancing rules | (107 Edinburgh S Dr suite 203, Cary, NC 27511 )
7. Bibimbap Bowl
Bulkogi‘s bibimbap is sending a K-wave in the Triangle and we’re here for it. This classic Korean dish is compact, full of flavor, and has the perfect veggie-to-protein ratio. Fried egg over a bed of rice? Always. Order ahead and find the Bulkogi Food Truck here.
$10.16 | Spicy, gluten-free, vegan options available
8. Artisan Cotton Candy
Sugar, spice, and everything nice! Wonderpuff is taking a spin on sugar with its holiday-exclusive line of flavors: pumpkin spice, cinnamon, orange cardamom, Haitian cake, salted caramel, and more! Order here.
$5-5.50/tub | Vegan, gluten-free, organic cane sugar
9. Burrito & Chips
Reuniting with an old friend? Have a socially-distant lunch at Carrburritos‘ patio. This family-owned Mexican taqueria transforms simple, local ingredients into sophisticated flavors. Our first-round pick? The classic Burritos & Chips combo. Order here.
$8.20+ | Dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan available | Patio, curbside available (711 W Rosemary St, Carrboro, NC 27510)
10. Say It Loud Dark & Proud! Blend
A no-brainer for coffee lovers. For the first time, locals can enjoy fresh, roasted coffee from Beyu Caffe right at home. Order Beyu Coffee here.
$15.50 | Free Shipping | 5% of all profits go to the Beyu Food Project | Subscriptions available
11. El Capitan Sando
Lawrence Barbecue‘s El Capitan is a year-round treat with familiar, Southern flavors that will take you back to Christmas morning. Gift an out-of-towner this particular sando to make them love North Carolina more. The formula? Brisket, crispy shallots, picked bread ‘n butter jalapeños, and a burnt jalapeño cheese drip.
$18 | Available at Lawrence Barbecue Popups Mondays & Tuesdays at Wye Hill (201 S Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603)