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👋 Meet Danyale + Allie

Meet RALtoday City Editors Allie + Danyale
Two women stand on a rooftop in front of Raleigh's skyline
Meet Danyale and Allie, your RALtoday City Editors. | Photo by RALtoday
Hey folks — City Editors Allie and Danyale here. We have the pleasure of providing Raleigh with hyper-local news daily through our newsletter and social media, and we wanted to reintroduce ourselves because we have a new face in town.

Meet Danyale

Q: How did you end up in Raleigh?

A: I relocated to Raleigh from VA after graduating from Old Dominion University because I wanted to branch out and grow while still feeling at home. Raleigh provided that dual feeling of a buzzing city with varying vibes for whatever I’m feeling.

Q: You can only choose one local restaurant menu to bring with you to a deserted island — which one is it + why?

A: I would bring STIR’s menu. The menu is always fresh with new and delicious options, and I also really enjoy the variety offered. It doesn’t matter what time of day I go, the food is always amazing.

Meet Allie

Q: What are the last three things you did downtown?

A: As a proud downtown resident, it might be easier to name what I didn’t do downtown. I stopped by Boulted Bread for an afternoon treat + bev — their morning bun simply can’t be beat. A friend and I recently wandered Copperline Plant Co., and I came home with a giant new Monstera that sits with me as I write our newsletters. I also took a nice long walk past the Joel Lane House and felt excited to be near such rich Raleigh history.

Q: What’s a local trivia tidbit every Raleighite should know?

A: There’s so much fascinating history here, so I’ll give a few factoids. Village District had an underground music venue that hosted Duke Ellington, Jimmy Buffett, and Bette Midler, among others. Raleigh has five sister cities. Raleigh’s namesake — Sir Walter— never set foot in Oak City, or North America for that matter.

Read on to learn more about Danyale and Allie’s favorite local businesses.
Our fave Raleigh spots
Asked

Which new Raleigh restaurant should Danyale + Allie try together?
A. Flour and Barrel for Italian
B. Neighborhood for drinks
C. Biscuit Belly for Southern breakfast
D. Brooklyn Pickle for sandwiches
Let us know
 
Events
Friday, July 5
  • Dear Raleigh by Brett Villena | Friday, July 5 | 5-9 p.m. | Transfer Ballroom, 500 E. Davie St., Raleigh | Free | This Raleigh native’s collection of photographs of Oak City opens with a reception celebrating him + his art.
  • July Fifth Independence Day Celebration 2024 | Friday, July 5 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake, 2401 Grigsby Ave., Holly Springs | Free | Head to Holly Springs for more Independence Day fireworks + fun.
Saturday, July 6
  • Raleigh Foodie Fare | Saturday, July 6 | Times vary | Raleigh Iron Works, 1101 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Raleigh | Free | Show up hungry to this mini food truck rodeo featuring food + art vendors, drinks, live music, and more.
  • The Market at NCMA — Family Fun Day | Saturday, July 6 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | Free to attend | Shop local vendors, get a poem from the Poetry Fox, and more.
  • Goat Yoga | Saturday, July 6 | 9-10 a.m. | Hidwell Family Farms, 7621 Blaney Franks Rd., Apex | $28 | You read that right — enhance your flow with baby goats.
Sunday, July 7
  • Rooftop Jazz Brunch | Sunday, July 7 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Willard, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Price of purchase | Jazz and brunch is a match made in heaven — enjoy piano tunes and breakfast classics.
  • Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour | Sunday, July 7 | 2-3 p.m. | Starts at Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar, 420 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | $14 | Venture through Raleigh’s past with this hour-long tour of downtown.
  • Bluegrass Open Jam | Sunday, July 7 | Times vary | Bond Brothers Eastside, 602 E. Chatham St., Cary | Free | The Eastside Ramblers will host this open jam — bring your banjo or sit and listen.
Lots more local fun
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Try This

Black & White Coffee now open at RDU
rotating gif of photos of black and white coffee inside raleigh-durham international airport
Coffee beans are locally roasted to perfection, meaning coffee made any way is good. Pro tip: The chicken salad is phenomenal. | Photos by RALtoday
Get excited, RAL. Black & White Coffee Roasters just opened at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

The popular Raleigh coffee shop + roastery partnered with Grove Bay to make its landing at RDU — and Raleighite travelers who fancy a good coffee are rejoicing over having the local fave for a pre- or post- flight fix.

We wanted to see the new Terminal 2 coffee digs, so we tried Black & White at RDU for ourselves. Here’s what we loved:

Fast + delish

We particularly loved the easy-ordering touchscreens (perfect for those kinds of travel days), and the coffee, per usual, was fab.

Coffee (and more) for everyone

In a hurry? Here’s our top menu suggests:
  • Fan favorite: Vanilla Latte
  • Simplicity at its best: Iced single-origin coffee
  • For the coffee newbs (and aficionados): Mocha Latte
  • Non-coffee caffeine fix: Chai Latte
  • Seasonal fun: Dirty Shirley (like a Shirley Temple, but with coffee)
  • Gotta try: Union Special bakery eats
  • Don’t miss: First in Flight beans — exclusively roasted for RDU
See the Reel
News Notes
Sports
  • Two more NC Courage players are gearing up for the Olympics. Star forward Kerolin will join Brazil’s national team, and defender Sydney Collins will join Canada’s. With three Courage players heading to Paris, including Casey Murphy, the team will host an Olympic sendoff at at the match this Sunday, July 7 — get tickets now.
Pets
  • We’ve got another furry friend for you. Meet Tea Leaf, a black and white cat whose all bark, no bite, and full of sass. Tea Leaf is one of many pets available for adoption at Wake County Animal Center, which is trying to free up space for more local animals.
Concert
  • The City of Raleigh has released its slate of local free concerts at Fred Fletcher + Pullen parks. The first concert is Sunday, July 28 with the Tune Swingers — BYO blanket for an evening of live music on the lawn.
Arts
  • The Downtown Raleigh Alliance has a whole map to explore of all the public art on display in downtown Raleigh — find art near you or explore new murals throughout the city.
Eat
  • Looking to add a new dinner recipe to your rotation? We’re bookmarking these Coca-Cola pulled pork sandwiches for an easy-to-cook meal. Hint: It simmers in the slow cooker all day.*
Plan Ahead
Fun Fact
  • Did you know one of National Geographic’s “World’s 20 Best Surf Towns” is right here in North Carolina? And that’s just the tip of the board when it comes to activities + amenities at Wrightsville Beach. See what a stay in the island’s most iconic hotel looks like.*
 
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The Wrap
 
Allie Remhof

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Don’t you love that rooftop view from La Terrazza? Our team was talking about how much we’d love a rooftop pool like at the Unscripted in Durham, but maybe with a luxurious swim-up bar during this hot weather.
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