April 22, 2024

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🗓️ Here’s how you planned my day

A dog sitting in front of three metal ring sculptures at a park.

You decided how City Editor Cat should spend her day in Raleigh — it led to a walk at the NCMA park. | Photo by RALtoday

City Editor Cat here. I asked you to choose your own adventure and design my day as a RALtoday City Editor. With great power comes great responsibility — here is how you called the shots, as a collective audience.

Wake up and smell the… bagels

I’m a bit of a plain Jane when it comes to bagels — I popped into Transfer Co. Food Hall to snag a sesame bagel with plain cream cheese from Benchwarmers Bagels. This spot also has a ton of flavorful sandwiches + spreads to choose from, like pecan butterscotch and spiced honey... and don’t sleep on the pizza night menu.

I enjoyed my freshly baked bagel on the patio for a glorious start to my busy morning.

The outside of a food hall with tables, chairs + yellow umbrellas spread out on the patio. — The Transfer Co. Food Hall patio is the perfect spot to enjoy a Benchwarmers bagel.
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Head to work at... a local library branch

Two of my favorite libraries to work out of are Oberlin Regional Library and Leesville Community Library (tree house vibes). Since I grabbed a bagel downtown, I decided to hunker down at Oberlin for a few hours. The library had an elaborate display in the lobby for the Village District’s 75th anniversary.

Bonus: We recently shared how to navigate Wake County Public Libraries’ free resources.

Grab dinner lunch at... Taverna Agora

Opa! I decided to switch this one up since I love Taverna Agora’s lunch menu so much. I invited Allie as my plus one, of course. We ate al fresco on the picturesque rooftop patio — the souvlaki skewer platter is my go-to. Plus, this Greek kitchen + bar celebrated 20 years in biz this year.

A Greek food platter on a blue table with a yellow mocktail behind the plate. — Allie and I both enjoyed the souvlaki skewer platter.
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Unwind after work by... going on a walk with my pup Tucker at a park

Tucker’s favorite park to explore (he told me) is Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park at the NCMA. In the middle of our walk, we rested on the pond platform to bird-watch together — this is a regular occurrence for us.

Enjoy evening entertainment by... grabbing ice cream

Finally, the busy day was sealed with a sweet treat from FRESH. Local Ice Cream. I ordered a cookies and cream cone, my fiance opted for white mint chip, and Tucker was rewarded with a farm fresh doggie sundae.

Thanks for helping me plan an amazing day in Raleigh.

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Events

Monday, April 22

Bingo Night | Monday, April 22 | 7-9 p.m. | The Longleaf Hotel, 300 N. Dawson St., Raleigh | Free | Bring some pals to the patio to play bingo for the chance to win prizes.

Tuesday, April 23

Knowing Your Worth Workshop | Tuesday, April 23 | Times vary | Raleigh Workup, 1330 Sunday Dr., Ste. 101, Raleigh | $25 | Bring your business cards to exchange and enjoy this session for industry professionals featuring practical insights, empowering discussions, and actionable strategies.
Tuesday Evening Flow Yoga | Tuesday, April 23 | 6-7 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm, 800 N. Blount St., Raleigh | $18 | Grab your mat and enjoy this flow surrounded by nature — a portion of the fee will go to the farm.

Wednesday, April 24

Jazz Jam Session | Wednesday, April 24 | 7-9 p.m. | Umbrella Dry Bar, 14 W. Martin St., Raleigh | Free | Join this dry bar for a night of jazzy tunes with the Gregg Gelb Trio.
Stargazing at The Willard | Wednesday, April 24 | 8-10 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Head to the rooftop to take a peek at the starry night sky with Raleigh Astronomy Club while sipping celestial-inspired cocktails.

Saturday, April 27

North Carolina Courage vs. Seattle Reign FC | Saturday, April 27 | 7 p.m. | WakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Dr., Cary | $23-$128 | Join the NC Courage at Shield Awards Night to celebrate the next generation of soccer superstars beginning their journey to greatness.*

Sunday, May 19

Concerts at the Crossroads: The Embers featuring Craig Woolard | Sunday, May 19 | 4-7 p.m. | Flowers Crossroads, 67 Flowers Xrds Way, Clayton | Free | Bring a lawn chair + jam to the band that laid the groundwork for what has become known as “Beach Music” in the Carolinas and beyond.*

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News Notes

Sports

Last Saturday, the Carolina Hurricanes won Game 1 over the New York Islanders in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Carolina will hit the ice at PNC Arena today, April 22 for Game 2 at 7:30 p.m. ICYMI, we shared everything you need to know about the Canes’ postseason.

Coming Soon

Who wears short shorts? We wear short shorts. Lifestyle brand Chubbies will make its NC debut this June at Crabtree Valley Mall. The weekend apparel store will feature men’s clothes and a kids collection. Stay tuned for info about a grand opening celebration. (Triangle Business Journal)

Announced

After previously expressing interest to leave downtown, the owner of Clyde Cooper’s Barbecue is selling the property on South Wilmington Street for nearly $2.9 million. The restaurant, which dates back to 1938, will remain open during the transition with the intention to move the biz to a close-by location. (WRAL)

Legacy

Joshua “Rowdy” Rowsey, an underground Durham hip-hop artist and UNC educator, died last Wednesday from a heart attack at age 32. Rowdy was the founder of The UNC Cypher and the Med City Cypher. (ABC11)

Arts

Downtown is adding some color. The City of Raleigh is bringing 11 local artists together to paint colorful murals on downtown streeteries this spring + summer. Check back for more details on artwork locations and install times.

The Buy

Colorful old fashioned glasses that are perfect for spring and summer. They have the look and feel of glass, but are made from unbreakable and BPA-free Tritan material, meaning they’re pool and party-proof.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

Last week, I had the chance to dine at Figulina in the flipped Humble Pie space. I loved being able to see pasta being made in the kitchen, the ambiance was warm + inviting, and the tagliatelle bolognese was delicious. My friend Anna bragged about the risotto, so that’s next on my list.

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