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🏙️ Try This: Spend a day in Charlotte

Here’s how we hit the rails to Charlotte via Amtrak
A towering skyline at sunset over a packed baseball stadium.
From mid-2021 to mid-2022, about 113 people moved to the Charlotte Region every day.
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Hey, Raleigh. If you haven’t heard yet, our sister newsletter CLTtoday launched today. The City of Oaks will always have our hearts, but it’s fun to visit our NC neighbors. To share the good news, we took a day trip via an easy Amtrak ride to explore the Queen City and meet the City Editors behind CLTtoday.

City Editors Allie + Cat boarded the Carolinian/Piedmont train to Charlotte and had a train-quil time riding the rails through NC. The boarding process was easy, and the train was comfortable and wide open with great views of NC flying past us.

The ride clocked in at just three hours, not too much longer than a car ride and with none of the traffic, gas, and parking woes. We even prepared a newsletter right from our seats with complimentary on-board internet and refreshments.

Now, meet City Editors Jack and Maria. These two are serious CLT experts, and Jack took us through the city to some of his favorite spots that we think you’ll like too.

A plate of quiche and salad, two iced coffees, and a laptop announcing CLTtoday.

We loved the vibes of Not Just Coffee to get some work done and chat with our new coworker.

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We started the day at Not Just Coffee, a hip spot that made a big city like Charlotte feel a bit smaller. We loved the quiche, baked goods, and of course, the house-roasted coffee.

For lunch, we headed over to Suffolk Punch in South End and munched on upscale tacos and flatbreads and sipped quality brews + seltzers with a view of the light rail into Uptown.

Two plates of tacos, one flatbread, and three drinks.

We loved the food — and rustic vibe — at Suffolk Punch.

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Photo by RALtoday

Before we headed back to the 919, we ended our day with a sightseeing trip through Uptown, also called Center City — don’t let a local hear you call it downtown — to see Bank of America Stadium, home of the Panthers and Charlotte FC, and Truist Field, home to the minor league Knights.

The City of Oaks will always have our hearts — but we can admit the Queen City has got some cool stuff, too. Subscribe to the CLTtoday newsletter (launching today) and keep up with the happenings in both cities, including local businesses featured on the new season of “Love is Blind,” filmed in Charlotte’s Uptown.
 
Events
Monday, March 18
  • Yoga in the Park | Monday, March 18 | 5:30 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy the nature and tranquility of Dix Park with a yoga class to increase strength and flexibility.
  • Cooking with class: How to Make Pasta & Ravioli | Monday, March 18 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $75 | Learn how to make pasta from scratch with a real chef.
Tuesday, March 19
  • Whiskey Kitchen’s “How To: The Cocktail Series” | Tuesday, March 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Whiskey Kitchen, 201 W. Martin St., Raleigh | Free | Create an upscale Manhattan with bourbon or rye while being assisted by local bartenders.
  • Spring Equinox Celebration | Tuesday, March 19 | 6-9 p.m. | The Long Leaf Hotel, 300 N. Dawson St., Raleigh | Free | Cheers to spring weather with forever jewelry, oracle cards, and refreshing cocktails.
Wednesday, March 20
  • Weaving Wednesdays | Wednesday, March 20 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | NC Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh | Free | Experts will explain the ins and outs of weaving.
Thursday, March 21
  • Trivia and Tacos with Midtown Raleigh Alliance | Thursday, March 21 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Clouds Brewing, 1233 Front St., Raleigh | Free for MRA members, $10 for nonmembers | Test your smarts with trivia alongside Torchy’s.
  • Thursday Evenings at ComedyWorx | Thursday, March 21 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | ComedyWorx, 3801 Hillsborough St., Raleigh | $7-$8 | Laugh along with some of the most hilarious comedians in the Triangle.
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News Notes
Sports
  • This weekend, NC State men’s basketball beat UNC to win its first ACC Championship since 1987 and punch its ticket for the NCAA tournament at No. 11 against Texas Tech on Thursday, March 21. NC State women are No. 3 and will host Chattanooga at Reynolds Coliseum later this week.
Closed
  • Union Special Bread on Fayetteville Street has closed. According to the bakery’s announcement, Bistro 401 will take over the space soon with a diverse menu, beer + wine, and expanded hours. After three years downtown, the bakery is shifting its focus to its Gateway Plaza location.
Announced
  • It’s official. Trader Joe’s is adding a second Raleigh location in North Raleigh at 8111 Creedmoor Rd. with plans to open in 2024. The store will be in Brennan Station, also home to Margeaux’s and Nancy’s Pizzeria. (Axios Raleigh)
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Concert
  • Alt rock band Wilco is coming to the NC Museum of Art on June 18 for a night of music under the stars to celebrate the band’s 13th album, “Cousin.” Tickets are up to $45 before fees and go on sale to the public this Friday, March 22.
Cause
  • Feeling lucky? Head to Wake County Animal Center to see if your new best furry friend is waiting for you and adopt for up to $25 in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Over 80 dogs are ready for adoption at $25 and 14 cats at just $5 through Friday, March 22.
Try This
  • Don’t forget to vote for the final two coffee shops to face off in our bracket challenge — it’s down to Jubala vs. Sir Walter and Bad Cat vs. Sola. The championship round will be announced in Wednesday’s newsletter; don’t miss your chance to vote.
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  • Know any rising high school seniors looking for hands-on experience in fashion, design, engineering, or chemistry? Sign them up for NC State’s Summer Textile Exploration Program — an immersive, week-long camp offering industry-focused projects in state-of-the-art labs and studios. Applications are due by April 15.*
Giveaway
  • Win two GA Weekend Passes to Bear Shadow music festival nestled in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina’s Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, May 11-12, 2024 ($600+ value). Festival headliners include Black Pumas, JJ Grey & Mofro, and Futurebirds. Enter to win on our Instagram.*
Job
  • We’re hiring a Sales Director to lead our advertising relationships. This executive would oversee a team of sales team members, pitching the most relevant + modern media offering in town while earning a competitive salary with unlimited PTO. If you’d like to be considered or know someone we should, learn more + apply here.
 
Asked

🌷 Spring has nearly sprung
The WRAL Azalea Garden
Don’t you love the City of Oaks in the spring? | Photo by RALtoday
This week is the spring equinox, marking longer days in the sun, and Raleigh is coming alive. We want to know — what’s on your spring 2024 bucket list?

Here’s a few of ours to get your gears turning: support the planet at the Earth Day Extravaganza on April 21, see the Dueling Dinosaurs exhibit come alive at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, jam out with good eats at the annual ‘Cuegrass festival on April 20, and enjoy the weather with a hike. Check our top 24 events of 2024 and upcoming concerts to get some inspiration, too.

Share your most-anticipated bucket list items for March, April, and May with us, and we might just shout out some of our favorites in an upcoming newsletter.
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