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Here’s what you’ve been craving

Eat your way through these locally driven food halls
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Mama Crow’s offers fresh salads, juicy burgers, and hand-cut fries. | Photo by RALtoday
Do you often find yourself indecisive about what you’re craving? Then food halls might be your jam. From sushi burritos to rolled ice creams, these six locally driven halls — all located within an hour drive of the City of Oaks — are packed with good eats. Let’s dig in to find your next no-brainer meal.
  • Morgan Street Food Hall, 411 W. Morgan St., Raleigh | 19 vendors | Once you’ve finished throwing at Epic Axe, reward yourself with a tasty meal or a sweet treat from spots like Raleigh Rolls and Big League Waffles & Scoops. Pro tip: Aunty Betty’s Gin and Absinthe Bar is a hidden craft cocktail gem.
  • Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E. Davie St., Raleigh | Nine vendors | Home to Benchwarmers Bagels, featured on Bon Appétit’s list of The Very Best Bagels in the US, this hall houses a variety of talented vendors.
  • Craften Neighborhood Food and Drink, 706 Money Ct., Knightdale | Six vendors | Similar to a traditional restaurant, this new food hall concept lets you order everything — from different vendors — on one check and the service comes straight to you. Bonus: Craften is opening a second location in Clayton.
The interior of Durham Food Hall.

Durham’s contemporary food hall has a central bar and plenty of seating.

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Photo by RALtoday

  • Durham Food Hall, 530 Foster St Suite 1, Durham | 10 vendors | This modern space is filled with chef-driven cuisines like Ex-Votos elevated chicken crunch wrap (City Editor Cat’s go-to). Pro tip: Park in the garage behind the hall and ask your bartender to validate the ticket.
  • Old North State Food Hall, 67 Jr. Rd., Ste. 300, Selma | Nine vendors | Grab something greasy + good from The Hot Dog Bar or a Peruvian dish from Chios at the nation’s first roadside food hall. Bonus: Stop into the Longleaf Tavern for a craft cocktail.
  • Burlington Food Hall, 268 E. Front St., Burlington | Five vendors | Not only does this historic downtown building serve delicious bites, but it doubles as a rentable commissary kitchen.
Asked

Which local food hall reigns supreme?
A. Morgan Street Food Hall
B. Transfer Co. Food Hall
C. Craften Neighborhood Food and Drink
D. Durham Food Hall
E. Old North State Food Hall
F. Burlington Food Hall
Crown a winner
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Events
Wednesday, Aug. 2
  • Raleigh Night Market | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 5 p.m. | City Market, 306 Parham St., Raleigh | Free | Shop locally made goods, enjoy live music and entertainment, and grab bites from food trucks.
  • Creative Survival at the Dix Park Site | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 6-8 p.m. | The Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | Free | Attendees can help be a part of healing efforts at the park through sharing stories and ideas during this workshop.
  • Oaks & Spokes Midsummer Community Social | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 6-8 p.m. | Raleigh Brewing Company, 3709 Neil St., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy snacks and drinks, engage with community members, and listen to updates on the state of Raleigh streets.
Thursday, Aug. 3
  • Jazz in the Square | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Listen to smooth sounds from Shrub(b) and enjoy on-site food, beer, and wine vendors.
  • Science Trivia | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 7-8 p.m. | Daily Planet Cafe, 121 W. Jones St., Raleigh | Free | Test your knowledge of science facts, current news, pop culture, and scientific discoveries to compete for prizes.
Friday, Aug. 4
  • First Friday Market & Movie Night | Friday, Aug. 4 | 5-9 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Join Pop Up Carolinas to snack on food truck fare, shop from local makers, play games, and watch “The Princess and the Frog” on the lawn.
  • Crafts on Crafts: Flowers and Sours | Friday, Aug. 4 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Clouds Brewing, 1233 Front St., Raleigh | $45 | Craft your own terrarium in this class led by Urban Pothos while sipping on Clouds’ brews.
  • Eric Church: The Outsiders Revival Tour | Friday, Aug. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh | $50-$350 | Sing along to hits from this country star like “Springsteen” and “Man Made a Bar.”
  • Audio Advice Live 2023 | Friday, Aug. 4-Sunday, Aug. 6 | Times vary | Sheraton Raleigh Hotel, 421 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $25-$40 | Experience music and video like never before as you watch more than 80 of the top A/V brands reveal their latest and greatest innovations in over 50+ listening rooms.*
Saturday, Aug. 5
  • Soul Yoga | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin St., Raleigh | $15 | Soul Yoga will lead this vibrant and energetic class for all skill levels.
  • Teens Sketch the Galleries | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 12-2 p.m. | North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | Free | Register your teen to follow prompts and spend time sketching in the galleries; for ages 13 to 18.
Sunday, Aug. 6
  • Barbie Brunch & Mixology | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 12-2 p.m. | Wine and Design, 510 W. Martin St., Raleigh | $79 | Enjoy a Barbie-themed brunch, make two fun cocktails, and pose inside of a life-sized Barbie box.
  • Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort & More - H.S. Reunion Tour 2023 | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 6 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh | $55-$300 | Watch these rappers take the stage for a night filled with hip-hop hits like “Gin and Juice” and “Young, Wild & Free.”
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You can get your shopping done and support local schools at the same time via Lowes Foods’ Cart to Class program. | Photo by the COLAtoday team
If the phrase “back to school” makes you want to take a 12-hour nap, we hear you.

No worries if you’re not ready to shop for supplies, plan lunches, or return to the pick-up line just yet. Here’s a way you can start the school year on the right foot while getting your weekly groceries. Enter: Lowes Foods’ Cart to Class program.

Through Cart to Class, Lowes Foods will give up to a quarter million dollars to local schools this year.

How it works:
  • Enroll in the program online.
  • Select up to three participating schools — so if you have one child in elementary school, one in middle school, and one in high school, all three schools can reap the benefits.
  • When you shop, your selected schools will be automatically rewarded based on your purchases. Well done.
Learn more and sign up (for free)
News Notes
Development
  • An affordable housing development with 200 units is breaking ground this week and will take about 18 months to complete. Located near John Chavis Memorial Park, units will be offered between $802 to $1,669 a month, depending on size. Ten percent of the units will be used to house people experiencing homelessness. (Triangle Business Journal)
Open
  • Yesterday, Wake County gained a new DMV license plate agency office in Fuquay-Varina. The office at 1421 East Broad St. handles vehicle tag, registration, and title issues and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays. Pro tip: Use the website map to determine wait times. (The News & Observer)
Drink
  • The Dix Park Conservancy is rolling out a new program called Canines & Coffee starting this Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 6. Local roasters will offer caffeinated drinks from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. every weekend until December at the Dix Park Dog Park. This month’s resident is Left Hook Coffee.
Active
  • Oaks and Spokes + Trophy Brewing are hosting the first Trophy Trail Club meetup on Tuesday, Aug. 8. In this social gathering for mountain bike enthusiasts, cyclists will meet at Trophy on Maywood to ride the single track trails on NC State’s Centennial Campus. Riders must have some experience and come prepared with helmets and lights.
Concert
  • Kings Raleigh is celebrating its anniversary with two nights of The Great Cover Up performances. On Friday, Aug. 18, Smash Mouth, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam will be on the set list and on Saturday, Aug. 26, Rage Against the Machine, The Strokes, and Toro Y Moi band tributes will be performed.
Number
  • Over $8.5 million. That is the estimated economic impact that last weekend’s GalaxyCon generated. As the Raleigh Convention Center’s largest event, more than 50,000 visitors attended the four-day festival of fandom, up from last year’s 42,500 people. (The News & Observer)
Home
  • Did you know Air Experts is up for awards in Raleigh’s Best competition? The categories they’re nominated for: Heat and Air, Plumber, Customer Service, and Place to Work. Cast your vote now through this Friday, Aug. 4.*
 
Active

💪 Flex your muscles and mind

15+ boutique fitness studios in Raleigh
A workout class at Current Wellness.
Current Wellness offers group classes like strength, yoga, and Pilates. | Photo by KieChey Photography
August is National Wellness Month and the City of Oaks has no shortage of unique ways to be active. Explore 16 local studios to help you get involved in Raleigh’s strong fitness community.

SK1LL Fitness Studio | 8111 Rowlock Way, Ste. 111 | This new studio specializes in indoor cycling and group fitness classes.

Total Row Fitness, 9400 Brier Creek Pkwy., Ste. 102 | The workouts are fast-paced and filled with a combination of rowing, HIIT strength training, circuit training, and yoga.

Triangle Rock Club, 6022 Duraleigh Rd. | This rock climbing gym has 13,000+ sqft. of climbing walls, 40+ lanes of lead and top rope climbing, and 7,000 sqft. of world-class bouldering terrain.

YogaSix, 621 Hillsborough St., Ste. 103 | This inclusive yoga studio is great for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Six core class types like hot yoga and slow flow are offered. Bonus: Take an inside look at the studio.

After you’ve browsed the list at the link below, take a peek at our list of more resources and tips to work on your mental health.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Cat
From the editor
I am a frequent food hall goer — simply because I never know what I want to eat. Luckily, I’m always inspired once I do a full walk-through of my local options.

Here are some of my favorite food hall dishes: The fried chicken sandwich from Iyla’s Southern Kitchen at Morgan Street, chicken tikka masala from Chhote’s Restaurant at Transfer Co., and the chicken crunchwrap from Ex-Voto at Durham Food Hall.
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