Noodles, flavorful + aromatic broth, meat, and veggies make a bowl of great pho at Midtown Pho. | Photo by RALtoday
Let’s face it: It’s pretty chilly outside, so we’re sharing some of our favorite places to sip and slurp on good soup in Raleigh to get snug, from ramen and pho to crab bisque and classic chicken noodle soup.
Gringo A Go Go | Try pozole made with chicken or spicy pork, served with a condiment tray featuring avocado and dry Mexican oregano.
Midtown Pho | This pho broth is the perfect mix of umami + sour. If you’re not feeling soup, try the vermicelli.
A Place at the Table | Folks rave about the chicken noodle soup at this restaurant that’s all about doing good.
Side Street Restaurant | What’s better than soup and a sandwich? We love this old-fashioned Historic Oakwood shop for its imaginative selections paired with a hot soup of the day.
Color of the Year Design Class | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The English Garden Raleigh Florist | $75 | Create a floral design inspired by the 2025 Pantone Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse.
Jenni L. Walsh: “Ace, Marvel, Spy” | 7-8 p.m. | Quail Ridge Books | Free | Meet the author of this book about Alice Marble, a top tennis player, and her double life as an American spy during WWII — books are available for purchase.
Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift | 8:45-10 p.m. | The Historic Wakefield Barn, Wake Forest | $28+ | Listen to songs like “Fortnight,” “All Too Well,” and “Cruel Summer” by a string quartet.
Did you get a blaring phone alert on Monday night? Us too, and if you weren’t in Zebulon, it wasn’t meant for you. The alert announced the end of a nine-hour manhunt in the eastern Wake County town, and Wake County officials used alerts earlier in the day to keep residents safe. (The News & Observer)
Coming Soon
Brewery Bhavana’s Fenton outpost will open by April with more of its legendary beer and dim sum. The new location will be 2,000 sqft and is inspired by greenhouses. Although it won’t have the flower store + bookshop element, this location will have outdoor dining. Check out the renderings.
Legacy
Southern food writer Nathalie Dupree died at 85 in Raleigh on Monday. Dupree was the author of 15 cookbooks, hosted a PBS show, and was the recipient of multiple lifetime achievement awards. Dupree also served as an early inspiration for Angus Barn’s late head chef Walter Royal. (The News & Observer)
Try This
More and more Triangle + Raleigh restaurants are serving THC drinks, including Irregardless, Trophy Brewing, Whiskey Kitchen, and Element Gastropub. Thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp-derived ingredients like delta-8 and delta-9 are legal and offer a buzz sans booze. (INDY Week)
Watch
Three new documentaries are coming to the Cary Theater this month with free admission ahead of Durham’s Full Frame Documentary Festival, and all three are on the 2025 Oscars shortlist. (INDY Week)
Transit
With $13.2 million in federal funding, Wake Forest may see an Amtrak station in its future. NCDOT said it plans to bring Amtrak service to Wake Forest by 2030 and is the first step for passenger rail between Richmond and Raleigh. (The News & Observer)
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After landing at No. 2 last year and No. 3 in 2023, Raleigh has ranked as the No. 1 city for economic growth according to economic think tank Milken Institute’s 2025 report. Raleigh has ranked in the top 20 for the last 12 years and overtook Austin, Texas for the gold medal.
If you haven’t noticed, Raleigh is booming with new biz, jobs, and residents, including growth in the tech sector and a strong workforce thanks to our excellent nearby colleges + universities, according to Milken. Take a peek at Raleigh’s top industries and employers.
Raleigh also ranked highly across all categories, making Oak City well-rounded for its economic success, but our high-tech growth falls behind some other cities. Guess you can’t win ‘em all.
The Buy
The Buy
Bananagrams. The award-winning family game is travel-friendly + perfect for all ages. Bonus: Add a little chaos to family game night when you try the party edition features 14 new tiles with challenges and hijinks.
The Icepack beat the Canes alumni team 7-6. | Photo by RALtoday
The Canes Alumni game on Monday night was one of my favorite hockey games ever, and while I was rooting for both the alums and the NC State Icepack, I know those college players are thrilled to say they beat players like Rod Brind’Amour and Eric Staal. The Icepack is completely self-funded — give the team a visit at Invisalign Arena in Morrisville.
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