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Pi Day only happens once a year — celebrate with locally baked treats like these from Slice. | Photo provided by Slice Pie Company
Happy Pi Day, Raleigh. Whether you prefer Southern classics like chocolate chess and shoo-fly pie or classics like apple and key lime, there’s a local eatery making them fresh. Sink your teeth into these local slices.

Angus Barn, 9401 Glenwood Ave. | You’re probably going to this historic restaurant for more than pie, but leave room for dessert. Try southern pecan, chocolate chess, frozen key lime, or sawdust pie made with graham cracker crumbs.

Bittersweet, 16 E. Martin St. | Pair high-quality cocktails with derby, strawberry cream, and special Sunday-only pies at this James Beard-recognized bar.

Hayes Barton Cafe & Dessertery, 2000 Fairview Rd. | Stop by for dessert and try five different pies from this historic spot in the heart of Five Points.

Once in a Blue Moon Bakery, 115 W. Chatham St., Ste. G, Cary | Have your pick from 18 pies, including those with intricate lattice crusts, crumb coated bakes, and a vegan pumpkin pie.

Premier Cakes, 6617 Falls of Neuse Rd., Ste. 105 | Grab a taste of lemon chess, Sis Gal’s coconut, and cheesecake pecan pie from this scratch-made bakery.

Slice Pie Company, 606 N. Person St. | “The Pie Lady” has baked for Snoop Dogg, Reba, the Canes, and Jimmy Buffett — and the pies are the real deal. Choose from 21 whole pie varieties and order a customized pie from this new location.

Whiskey Kitchen, 201 W. Martin St. | After your meal, grab a slice of shoo-fly pie — and pair it with a fitting whiskey, too.

If savory pies are more your thing, we’ve got a list of over 40 pizza spots in Raleigh.
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Events
Thursday, March 14
  • Mary Anne Keel Jenkins (1929-2017) – A Collection from the Estate | Thursday, March 14-Saturday, March 23 | 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Gallery C, 540 N. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Keel Jenkins is regarded as one of NC’s most significant woman painters — see her influential work.
  • Through the Thresholds: History of Moore Square Walking Tour | Thursday, March 14 | Times vary | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Learn more about this urban park in a 30-minute walking tour.
  • Art in Bloom Cocktails | Thursday, March 14-Sunday, March 17 | Times vary | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Price of purchase | These floral-inspired cocktails honor Art in Bloom and are modeled after real works of art, just like the floral arrangements.
Friday, March 15
  • African American History Walking Tour | Friday, March 15 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Starts at Copperline Plant Co., 23 W. Hargett St., Raleigh | $20 | Learn more about how the Black community has shaped Raleigh during this tour of historically Black businesses and areas.
Saturday, March 16
  • Carolina Ballet Presents “The Little Mermaid” | Saturday, March 16-Sunday, March 24 | Times vary | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | $40-$100 | Watch the classic tail live on stage.
  • Cause for Paws Cocktail Paw-ty | Saturday, March 16 | 4-6 p.m. | Killjoy Cocktail, 116 N. West St., Ste. 100, Raleigh | Free | Sip cocktails while meeting furry friends in need of a home.
  • North Carolina Courage vs. Houston Dash | Saturday, March 16 | 7-9 p.m. | WakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Dr., Cary | $23-$90 | The North Carolina Courage 2024 home opener will feature a special “Courage Ring of Honor” induction ceremony for Courage legend + World Cup winner Sam Mewis.*
Sunday, March 17
  • 2024 Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl | Sunday, March 17 | 2-9 p.m. | Alchemy, 606 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $12-$60 | Don your greenest fit to leap from bar to bar with your crew — downtown spots include Whiskey Rose Nightclub, Milk Bar, Split Nightclub, and many more.
  • Cary Inklings Writing Group | Sunday, March 17 | 2-3:30 p.m. | 315 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary | Free | Get your creative juices flowing in a chat with other local writers and authors.
Saturday, April 20
  • 75th Anniversary Celebration | Saturday, April 20 | 3-8 p.m. | Village District Shopping Center, 2068 Clark Ave., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate Village District’s 75th anniversary with live music, a beer garden, bites, pop-ups, giveaways, a kid-friendly area, and more.*
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News Notes
Traffic
  • Raleigh is ending its red light camera program at 25 intersections due to third-party litigation. Raleigh is looking to keep folks safe with programs like Vision Zero, improving visibility through Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons installs, among other projects. (The News & Observer)
Coming Soon
  • 321 Coffee is launching a new roast on Thursday, March 21, World Down Syndrome Day. The Highlight Roast celebrates 3/21 with medium-roasted Honduras beans sourced from a farmer whose daughter has Down syndrome — these beans are available online or in store.
Biz
  • The Downtown Raleigh Alliance has released its next round of Storefront Upfit Grants supporting diverse downtown businesses. Gussie’s, Flavor Hills, The Self Care Marketplace, and upcoming grilled cheese biz Melty received nearly $40,000 in total to uplift their biz. Business owners can apply for these grants online.
Community
  • Wake County Libraries is the first library system in NC to earn a Sensory Inclusive certificate from KultureCity, a nonprofit pioneering national change for those with sensory needs. This initiative will benefit those with sensory issues of every age and ability.
Arts
  • Here’s a pro tip for those visiting Art in Bloom this week — did you know ticket holders can visit the East Building’s exhibitions at no cost? Don’t miss To Take Shape and Meaning and Layered Legacies, a quilting showcase.
Ranked
  • Southern Living magazine named Oak City the No. 9 best city in the South for 2024, calling out the NCMA, Umstead State Park, and our restaurant scene as fun + unique ways to explore Raleigh. Tell us something we don’t know.
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Cause
  • Donate your purses + professional bags to Dress for Success Triangle at the NC Courage home opener on Saturday, March 16. The mobile “Confidence Boutique,” sponsored by Merz Aesthetics, will be onsite starting at 5 p.m., and all donors will be entered into a raffle to win a signed jersey.*
Eat
  • We love the ease of this grilled salmon with avocado bruschetta recipe almost as much as the health factor. The flavors of tomatoes and basil on top reminds us of summer (yes, we’re already thinking about the next season). Bonus: It’s ready in 40 minutes — including prep time.*
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Drink

☕️ More roasts to boast

A local’s guide to the best coffee shops in Raleigh
Iris
The cherry marzipan latte is a unique offering from Iris. | Photo by RALtoday
We’re having so much fun sharing Raleigh’s favorite coffee shops, and we wanted to take some time to honor those who didn’t make the top eight but were still well-loved by the over 500 readers who submitted nominations.

321 Coffee, multiple locations | This coffee shop — employed by those with intellectual and developmental disabilities — roasts its own blends, including an NC State collaboration.

Cup A Joe, 3100 Hillsborough St. | For the past 30 years, this coffee company has been roasting beans in-house. Pro tip: Wednesdays are “Wired” featuring tons of caffeinated deals.

Idle Hour Coffee Roasters, 1818 Oberlin Rd. St. 103 | The epitome of cool — drink your in-house roasted coffee and snack on delicate treats under the disco ball at this funky Oberlin spot.

Iris Coffee Lab, 725 Tucker St. | This hip hangout features seasonal lattes like bourbon + butterscotch. Plus, they recently launched a yummy food menu featuring Union Special Bread.

Pine State Coffee, 1614 Automotive Way | Open since 2019, this cafe is located inside of Runologie and serves on-site roasted coffee.

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