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🧋City Editors Allie + Danyale’s favorite drinks
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There’s SO many Drink Up options. | Photos provided by STIR, Juicekeys, Wolfe & Porter, Idle Hour, Tap Yard Raleigh, The Willard
Today is the last day of Drink Up Week, so City Editors Allie + Danyale are sharing their favorites and the deals, because in Raleigh a good bev is always near. Here are our favorites:

City Editor Danyale

Whiskey Kitchen, 201 W. Martin St. | My favorite cocktail of Drink Up Week has been the seasonal Patio Pimm’pin bev. It features strawberry basil syrup, white balsamic, ginger, Conniption gin, Pimm’s + soda — it’s a great refresher for after work. It’s $10 through tonight.

Idle Hour Coffee Roasters, 1818 Oberlin Rd. | Matcha in the morning, or really any time of the day, always hits the spot for me. Today’s the last day to try it out for a dollar off.

Juicekeys, 5011 Falls of Neuse Rd. | When I’m in need of something delicious and light, I stop by and grab a Dreamsicle smoothie that features orange juice, mango, banana, coconut ice, cashew butter, honey, and vegan protein. Grab yours today for 15% off.

City Editor Allie

Wolfe & Porter, 905 W. Morgan St. | This new spot is always hopping, which makes the Hoptini a perfect refreshment. Stop by to grab your own + hang out on the patio or the Cellar.

The Willard, 9 Glenwood Ave. | Stunning skyline views? Check. A beautiful outdoor space? Check. Great bevs? You know it. Try the Train Car cocktail made with Mystic bourbon, d’usse cognac, coconut cream liqueur, heavy cream, and pecan and coffee bean orgeat. This cocktail and its maker, Conley Marie, are competing in the 2024 NCRLA Chef Showdown. Try it for $16.

Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Wy. | We’re feeling honored to have our name on this spot’s blackberry martini to cool off from these hot NC nights in the one acre beer garden. Get your own at half price.
 
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Events
 
Friday, July 26
  • Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics | Friday, July 26 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Marbles IMAX, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | $12-$15 | View the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics on Raleigh’s biggest screen.
  • Level7 Live Music | Sunday, July 28 | 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. | Level7 Rooftop Bar, 101 Park at North Hills St., 7th Floor, Raleigh | Free | Listen to the soulful sounds of Collin Williams’ saxophone while enjoying a summer night on a rooftop.
  • Floral Designing With Summer Blooms | Friday, July 26 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Home For Entertaining, 119 W. Park St., Cary | $100 | Learn the ins and outs of floral arrangement with professional floral designer Alana Olson.
Saturday, July 27
  • Monster Jam | Saturday, July 27 | 1 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $15-$70 | Prepare to be amazed through Monster Jam madness and stunts performed by trained pros.
  • Carolina Ballet Presents Summer Intensive | Saturday, July 27 | 4 p.m. | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | $75 | Indulge in the performing art of ballet with a night filled with pirouettes.
  • Holly Springs Farmers Market | Saturday, July 27 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs, Holly Springs | Price of purchase | Come shop with local vendors for produce, meats, and artisanal foods.
Sunday, July 28
  • Sip, Stretch, & Socialize | Sunday, July 28 | 2-3 p.m. | Aurora Raleigh, 410 Glenwood Ave., Ste. 300, Raleigh | $25 | Merge the art of yoga with the fun of socializing.
  • New Kids On The Block with Paula Abdul & DJ Jazzy Jeff | Sunday, July 28 | 7 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh | $30-$500 | Rewind the jam session back to the ‘80s and ‘90s for a night of music-induced fun.
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✨ Synergy Face + Body celebrates new “Inside the Beltline” location
Shots from inside the new Synergy Med-Spa in Midtown. A glass door with a balloon arch on the right. A reception desk with the synergy logo above. The waiting room with couches and tables.
Cheers to 20 years, Synergy.  | Photos by RALtoday
Raleigh, meet your new Midtown Med-Spa.

Local biz Synergy Face + Body recently cut the ribbon on a cutting-edge new facility on Barrett Drive, bringing their full suite of award-winning treatments + services to a convenient central location.

We recently checked out the new luxe “Inside the Beltline” space for ourselves. Here’s what we’re most excited about:

Tech 🤝 comfort

Synergy left no detail unattended during development, outfitting the facility with the latest aesthetic technologies.

From skin therapy and injectables to a wide range of rejuvenating laser treatments, you’ll find the same expert care + warm, relaxing atmosphere Synergy is known for.

You’ll also receive personalized recommendations on medical-grade skincare products, ensuring you can bring the spa experience home.

🥇 Two decades of excellence

The “Inside the Beltline” name is an homage to the very first Synergy location, which opened in 2004. It has since expanded to several locations across Raleigh, North Carolina + Virginia.

Ready to experience Inside the Beltline? Schedule an appointment.
 
News Notes
 
Community
Development
  • The move + expansion of Red Hat Amphitheater may be at risk due to varying feedback on the proposal to temporarily close a portion of South Street. If the closure doesn’t happen, it will alter the initial plans of the amphitheater’s relocation. (Axios Raleigh)
Closing
  • After 48 years as a fixture in Chapel Hill, Mama Dip’s Kitchen, founded by Mildred Council, will close Saturday, Aug. 17. The restaurant has stated that this is not goodbye forever, so be on the lookout for additional updates. (The News & Observer)
Open
  • Ready your engines. Apex Racing Lab is now open and ready for motor sport lovers. In addition to the simulator lounge providing high-quality game simulators, it also features a cocktail bar, conference room, and retail shop. Visit the racing lounge at 107 Edinburgh S. Dr., Ste. 106E, Cary. (The News & Observer)
Jobs
  • Looking for a new gig? PNC Arena will host a hiring event Thursday, Aug. 1 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. The arena is hiring part-time staff to work events ranging from hockey games to family shows. Read additional information before you go.
Sports
  • Cue the Olympics theme song. The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature several new and newish sports: breaking, sport climbing, skateboarding, surfing, and 3x3 basketball. Learn more about these events + their rules — think major musicality, gnarly ramps and waves, incredible agility, and ballin’ with the best of ‘em.
Environment
  • As a member of the Atlantic Conservation Coalition, NC was provided $50 million from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant for the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to execute projects that provide natural solutions to combat climate change and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. (The News & Observer)
Drink Up
  • How refreshing. Drink Up Week sponsored by AVA Rooftop Bar runs through today — our annual celebration of Raleigh’s drink culture. Local businesses are offering buzzy deals like $5 beer at Flying Saucer and $10 strawberry frose at Gussie’s, so treat yourself and toast to our town’s vibrant bevvy scene.
Finance
  • 2024’s “it card” is here. Not only does it offer a $200 bonus, but also unlimited 1.5% cash back and 0% intro APR until 2025. (Annual fee? We don’t know her.)*
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🍲 Nonprofit on wheels
The storefront of A Place at the Table
A Place at the Table offers good eats at a discounted rate for those who need it. | Photo provided by A Place at the Table
Get ready for impact — on wheels. The Raleigh-based nonprofit cafe A Place at the Table is launching its first food truck to expand its mission of providing community and good food to all regardless of financial means through the pay-what-you-can model.

For the past six years, the nonprofit has served the downtown Raleigh community, and with the launch of The Travelin’ Table, the cafe’s reach can expand. The menu will feature similar items of the flagship including huevos rancheros, quiche, and biscuits.

The truck will partner with additional nonprofit organizations such as The Boys & Girls Club of Zebulon and The Women’s Center to further support their communities.
 
The Buy
 
A foldable lap desk — it’s great for those who work from home, college students heading back to school, or anyone looking to read, write, or stream while they sip coffee in bed (read: us).
 
 
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Today’s edition by:
Danyale
From the editor
With the closing of Mama Dip’s Kitchen in Chapel Hill, it’s skyrocketed to the top of my must-try list because it might just be now or never. If you’ve ever been, what suggestions do you have for me to try? Let me know.
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