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Get your boba on: Spots for bubble tea in Raleigh
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There’s plenty of bubble tea to go around in Raleigh. | Photo by RALtoday
These Raleigh boba spots prove that bubble tea can be so much more than tea, milk, and boba. Plus, all of these shops, and their pretty drinks, could make for your next great Instagram post.

Bapu Teahouse, Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave., near the Apple Store | Take a break from shopping and grab a drink made with mango and sea salt or a Korean-style corn dog.

Black Ivory Cafe, inside ShabuShabu, 3080 Wake Forest Rd. | Alongside your bubble tea, espresso drink, or boba snow, order an Asian street food-inspired breakfast, like the chicken katsu croissant sandwich.

Boba Brew, Morgan Street Food Hall, 411 W. Morgan St. | As you’re exploring the options at this downtown food hall, sip on a color-changing butterfly flower pea tea drink or colorful smoothie.

Bowlba Cafe, 3607 Falls River Ave., Ste. 117 | In addition to typical bubble tea offerings, order a variety of Asian dishes, from pad thai and ramen to pho.

Budacai, 120 E. Martin St. | This is the first bubble tea restaurant in NC to serve alcohol to go with their bevs. The peaceful environment and boozy teas make this the perfect spot to relax downtown.

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Bumble Tea, 3221 Avent Ferry Rd. | This bubble tea shop is the place to bee — try a portable loaded waffle.

Cha House, 3001 Hillsborough St. | Feeling hungry? While sipping on a seasonal rosewater limeade, check out the food menu which includes popcorn chicken and fried pork. Plus, stay for a while and enjoy board games in this spacious cafe.

Champloo Desserts, 8320 Litchford Rd., Ste. 150 | Order an inventive special-tea drink like a Thaifoon with Thai tea and coffee jelly.

Milk Lab, 526 N. West St. | Located in the growing Smoky Hollow, sip on bubble tea favorites + rare teas like Ceylon, Thai green, and Hong Kong-style milk tea.

OMTea Boba & Bites, 3901 Capital Blvd. | Try spam musubi and bulgogi dressed fries alongside specialty smoothies made with avocado, guava, and kumquat.
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Events
Thursday, Aug. 3
  • Artist Notes with 95.7 FM That Station | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | The Corner on Centennial Campus, 941 Main Campus Dr., Raleigh | Free | Head to this unique outdoor space on NC State’s campus for music, food trucks, and beer — proceeds benefit the SIMS foundation, providing mental health and substance abuse treatments to music professionals.
  • Theatre Raleigh presents “The Prom” | Thursday, Aug. 3-Sunday, Aug. 13 | Times vary | Theatre Raleigh, 6638 Old Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh | $37-$50 | Watch this joyous musical production that follows four eccentric Broadway stars looking for a new stage.
Friday, Aug. 4
  • Peter Lamb & the Wolves Jazz Night | Friday, Aug. 4 | 6-8 p.m. | Young Hearts Distilling, 225 South Wilmington St., Raleigh | Free | Make a reservation to eat + drink while listening to smooth jazz.
Saturday, Aug. 5
Sunday, Aug. 6
  • Marvel-ous Movie Series: “The Incredible Hulk” | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Rd., Raleigh | Free | Watch this Marvel flick with the whole family.
  • Beatin’ Down The Block Party | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 2-7 p.m. | TMG Studios, 4904 Alpinis Dr., Ste. 116, Raleigh | $10-$50 | Celebrate food truck Shmack’n Plates’ three year anniversary with great food + bevs, plus a DJ battle.
  • Candle Making at Sugar Euphoria Dessert Boutique | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 4-6 p.m. | Sugar Euphoria, 606 N. Person St., Raleigh | $55 | Create your own one-of-a-kind scented candle to take home with a complimentary glass of bubbly and a macaron.
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Community

Culture

Shop Raleigh’s best makers next weekend
Presented by a RALtoday Partner
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Bring your squad and support these amazing makers. | Photo by Danielle Martin
One day. Dozens of makers. Shop ‘til you drop, Raleigh.

Made Market returns on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Market Hall (214 E. Martin St.), bringing together the finest handmade goods from the best makers in our community and the surrounding region. Raleighites are invited to shop, grab bites and drinks, and enjoy the stunning work our community creates.

This summer’s market features makers using a wide array of mediums for their art to create everything from hand-crafted jewelry and candles to screen prints and ceramic planters (we see you, Tierra Sol Studios). Peep the full lineup before you head to the market. Bonus: One lucky reader will win $100 to shop at the market — enter here.

Tickets are $5, and kids 15 and under are free.
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News Notes
Civic
  • Voters will be able to receive a free ID to vote from their local county board of elections between the last day of early voting and Election Day. These IDs are intended for voters who do not have another ID, like a driver’s license. (The News & Observer)
Coming Soon
  • Boylan Heights is welcoming a new dog to the pack: The Yard. This cafe, bar, and off-leash dog park has not announced an opening date, but sit and stay for more updates.
Health
  • Chiggers carrying bacteria causing deadly typhus (read: infectious diseases) never seen before in the US have been found in NC, according to a study by NC State and UNC-Greensboro researchers. Keep yourself safe by using bug spray when outdoors. (The News & Observer)
Eat
  • Fast food chain Cook Out is testing a new restaurant called Roo’s Chicken, and its first location is on New Bern Avenue, next to an existing Cook Out location. The menu is currently unknown, but the new store will be slinging breakfast, which Cook Out currently doesn’t serve. (Triangle Business Journal)
Biz
  • Are you a business owner trying to create positive change in the community? Apply for a Fall 2023 impact partner grant by Friday, Sept. 15 to potentially receive up to $20,000 funding. Underrepresented small biz owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators are encouraged to apply.
Sports
  • NC State football had its first practice yesterday. Keep an eye on new quarterback Brennan Armstrong and offensive coordinator Robert Anae; these two worked together on the field at the University of Virginia. The Pack’s first game of the season is Thursday, Aug. 31 at UConn — get ready to cheer for the red-and-white. (The News & Observer)
Number
  • $10,000,000. That’s how much this Raleigh home is listed for. If sold for that price, it will be the most expensive home sold in the region. At six beds and 11 baths, this house is truly luxurious. (Triangle Business Journal)
Try This
  • Calling all thespians. The City of Raleigh Museum is searching for actors for a Dark Raleigh Walking Tour. Submit a monologue to the museum by Tuesday, Aug. 22 to be a part of this spooky event around the City of Oaks.
Family
  • On Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 9:30 to 11 a.m., bring the kiddos out to Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park for Kidchella — a free festival experience with live music, artful performances + creative activities on both the lawn and stage. Don’t miss this latest North Hills Kids series event.*
Featured Deal
  • Ready to relax while you save? Book and enjoy a HydraFacial Classic or Deluxe during the month of August and receive 50% off your choice of a Booster. To redeem, just mention this offer upon check-in at the spa. Snag the deal or call (919) 755-8111 to book.*
 
Food

What’s in a restaurant name?

Local restaurants we’d change our names to for a lifetime of free food
A plate of mediterranean food.
Renaming yourself for free food sounds far-fetched, but we’d do it for these spots. | Photo by RALtoday
Have you heard about Subway’s newest promotion? Fans of the nationwide sammy chain can enter to win a lifetime’s worth of subs under one condition: legally change your name to Subway. This got us thinking, what Raleigh spot would we change our names to in exchange for a lifetime supply of free food?

If this happened citywide, we think there would be a lot of The Pit and Beasley’s hanging around Raleigh. And if we’re talking nationally recognized businesses, Golden Corral has a nice ring to it, or maybe even Cook Out.

Personally, we’d like to reintroduce ourselves as City Editors Mojoe’s and Neomonde, formerly Cat and Allie, respectively.
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
On Monday, I visited the new Goodnights Comedy Club venue in the Village District. I loved their previous space on Morgan Street, and this new spot has a similar moody vibe — heightened by its underground location — that made the show I saw even better. The club has plenty more laughs to offer this year, including many faces you may recognize from TikTok.
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