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Someone holding a green beer.
Eat and Drink
Where to find St. Patrick’s Day-themed treats
These Raleigh restaurants, pubs, and dessert spots are ready to celebrate the Irish.
March 15, 2023 04:23 PM
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Cat George
A rendering of One North Hills tower.
Development
Breaking down the North Hills Main District expansion
What to expect in, around, and below the four new North Hills buildings.
March 8, 2023
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Anne Tate
Bagpipe performers on the sidewalk in from of an Irish pub.
Events
5 St. Patrick’s Day events in Raleigh
From bagpipe performances to green beer, mark your calendar for these upcoming events.
March 7, 2023
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Cat George
March Madness Brewery Bracket
Eat and Drink
RALtoday brewery bracket
The best of Raleigh beer.
March 6, 2023
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Anne Tate
A booth inside Kingfisher cocktail bar.
Home and Garden
Craft a Kingfisher cocktail at home
How to make the “Mr. Sweet Potato” cocktail.
February 22, 2023
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Anne Tate
A plate of fried chicken, collard greens, and lima beans.
Eat and Drink
6 fried chicken superlatives
We created a finger-licking good round up with some of the best fried chicken in the City of Oaks.
February 21, 2023
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Cat George
Scott Crawford inside of Raleigh Iron Works.
Eat and Drink
Inside chef Scott Crawford’s Triangle expansion
The 2023 Restaurateur of the Year is doubling the size of his company.
February 20, 2023
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Anne Tate
The exterior of the Raleigh Sandwich Shop on South Wilmington Street.
Eat and Drink
The Green Monkey’s big move
The inclusive neighborhood bar and gift shop is moving to downtown Raleigh.
February 15, 2023
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Anne Tate
Outside the old C. Grace building on Glenwood Avenue.
Eat and Drink
What’s opening in the old C. Grace building?
The former jazz club is trading trumpets for tequila.
February 10, 2023
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Anne Tate
Two plates of barbecue and sides.
Eat and Drink
Pig out at these 3 new barbecue joints
Midwood Smokehouse, The BBQ Lab, and Longleaf Swine are heating up Raleigh’s barbecue scene.
February 9, 2023
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Cat George
A 28-inch pepperoni pizza.
Sports
Don’t fumble your Super Bowl LVII plans
Prep your get-together locally or head to a watch party for the big game.
February 7, 2023
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Cat George
A flight of beers paired with Girl Scout cookies.
Eat and Drink
Where to find Girl Scout cookies around Raleigh
Don’t worry, there’s enough Do-si-dos, Peanut Butter Patties, and Caramel deLites to go around.
February 1, 2023
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Cat George
Jars with "Bring it Back Jar" logos with dried fruit inside.
Eat and Drink
Bring your jars back to Weaver Street Market
The co-op is reducing its single-use packaging by using reusable glass jars.
January 24, 2023
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Cat George
A creative rendering of the Mystic Galactic bourbon bottle.
News
Local distillery to age bourbon in outer space
One small step for man, one giant leap for whiskey.
January 23, 2023
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Anne Tate
A wall of different teas.
Eat and Drink
Create a get well soon basket locally
Stock up on these local immune-boosting, feel-good finds.
January 20, 2023
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Cat George
A large, stocked fridge.
Eat and Drink
Chef Vivian Howard is bringing two more smart fridges to Raleigh
Viv’s Fridges are stocked with restaurant-quality items that are ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat.
January 18, 2023
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Cat George
Eat and Drink
Our favorite Triangle Restaurant Week deals
Triangle Restaurant Week is back Monday, Jan. 23-Sunday, Jan 29.
January 13, 2023
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Anne Tate
Someone holding a beer in front of a fire.
Eat and Drink
40+ places with heated patios in Raleigh
Keep yourself warm and full with these local hot spots.
January 13, 2023
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Staff
A Videri dark chocolate bar in front of the factory.
Eat and Drink
The Triangle’s Good Food Awards finalists
The Good Food Awards celebrate the country’s leading food and drink crafters.
January 11, 2023
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Anne Tate
The interior of Lucky Tree.
Eat and Drink
Zodiac signs as Raleigh coffee shops
Find out which local cafe you should visit next, according to the stars.
January 9, 2023
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Anne Tate
A spread of vegan dishes on a table.
Eat and Drink
15 health-conscious restaurants in Raleigh
The City of Oaks is packed with vegetarian, vegan, and other healthy restaurant options.
January 6, 2023
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Cat George
Four mocktails in front of a bright mural.
Eat and Drink
Bars that serve creative mocktails in Raleigh
Who said alcohol-free drinks have to be boring?
January 4, 2023
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Cat George
Meg Paradise in from of her Umbrella Dry Bar booth.
Eat and Drink
Meg Paradise is opening a dry bar in Raleigh
Umbrella Dry Bar will feature zero-proof wine and beer, mocktails, a bottle shop, tasting bar, and event space.
January 4, 2023
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Cat George
Tapas at Las Ramblas.
Eat and Drink
Raleigh restaurants and bars opening in January
Get ready for new Italian, Spanish, and barbecue restaurants.
December 20, 2022
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Anne Tate
A top-down shot of a matcha peppermint mocha latte with two candy canes forming a heart.
Eat and Drink
5 Raleigh spots to get hot chocolate
Swap that second coffee for a sip of chocolate — candy canes optional.
December 19, 2022
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Sarah Leonhardt
The Benny & The Gins cocktail.
Eat and Drink
Making spirits bright with 3 Young Hearts cocktails
Try these holiday-themed cocktails at your next gathering.
December 15, 2022
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Cat George
Food on a marble countertop.
Eat and Drink
Cheeni named NC Restaurant of the Year
Eater Carolinas released its 2022 Eater Awards.
December 9, 2022
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Cat George
Sommelier Paula de Pano in Rocks + Acid.
Eat and Drink
Journey through wine at Rocks + Acid
An inside look at sommelier Paula de Pano’s first shop and tasting room.
December 6, 2022
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Anne Tate
A screenshot of 321 Coffee on the TODAY show.
News
321 Coffee featured on the TODAY show
The Raleigh-based coffee shop opened its third location on Saturday, Dec. 3.
December 5, 2022
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Cat George
A girl wearing a sweatshirt that reads "The Optimist" while drinking out of a mug.
Eat and Drink
Raleigh’s coolest coffee shop merch
Support your favorite coffee shop by picking up some fresh gear from hats and totes, to sweatshirts and crazy socks.
December 1, 2022
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Cat George
Santa looking at sweets to add to his hot chocolate.
Sponsored
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Take it from us: You’ll feel like a kid in a candy store — literally.
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