Did you know? North Hills features 130+ bizes throughout the district. | Photos provided by North Hills
2024 was easily one of the biggest years ever for North Hills.
From major developments like the new Innovation District, which features all local bizes, to 10+ recently opened dining, shopping, and fitness options, the beloved community just keeps growing.
And believe it or not, there’s a lot more in store for 2025 (including a 6,000+ square-foot Brewpub, but more on that in a moment).
First, a quick look at the notable new spots that are near or already open:
🍷 Wine + dine
Foxcroft Wine Co. | Arriving in the next few weeks, Foxcroft pairs high-quality pours with cozy meals from their scratch kitchen
Tamasha | Upscale Indian cuisine, named one of the “Best Restaurants of 2024” by Raleigh Magazine
RH Rooftop Bar | Stunning ambiance and stylish meals — perfect for date night
Village Tavern | Elevated dining that started right down the road in Winston-Salem.
johnnie-O | Keeping it classy with coastal-inspired menswear
💚 Get your heart pumpin’
Dose Yoga | Stretch, sweat, sip, and thrive at this locally owned yoga studio + smoothie bar
HomeTurf Cycle Studio | A rhythm-based indoor cycling and strength studio known for its high-energy atmosphere
➡️ Coming soon
Whew, that’s a lot of new in just 12 months. But North Hills has even more in store, including:
Standard Beer + Food | When complete, this laid-back Brewpub will include a 6,000-square-foot interior and 15,000-square-foot exterior space
Benchwarmers | Opening in just a few months, this beloved local bagel spot is bringing an expanded menu that includes nightly pizzas, beverages + more.
🔮 What’s next?
That might be up to you. North Hills is asking for community input on shops + brands you’d love to see find a home in the growing district.
Elvis at 90: “Viva Las Vegas” | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Cary Regional Library, Cary | Free | Celebrate Elvis Presley’s legacy with a viewing of one his most popular films — registration is encouraged.
Trivia Tuesdays | 7 p.m. | Flying Saucer Draught Emporium | Free | Test your knowledge and tap into your competitive edge with trivia.
City Soul Cafe Open Mic | 8 p.m. | Terminal 8 Bar & Lounge | $10 | Come and show your vocal talents or sit back + enjoy performances from neighbors.
Thursday, Jan. 16
Primo Hoagies Grand Opening | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Primo Hoagies | Price of purchase | Attend the opening of this prime sandwich shop and get a free hoagie if you’re one of the first 100 visitors.
THE RINK at Red Hat Amphitheater | Through Jan. 20 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater | $15 | Lace up your skates, grab some hot cocoa, and hit the ice at this unique rink before it leaves for the season.
Candlelight: Tribute to Adele | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | The Historic Wakefield Barn, Wake Forest | $73 | Listen to the best of Adele performed by a string quartet — only preferred seating remains.
Wake Forest iSTEM Elementary Magnet Showcase Open House | 5:30-7 p.m. | Wake Forest iSTEM Magnet Elementary School, Wake Forest | Free | Would your child benefit from a STEM-focused Magnet Program? Learn how Wake Forest’s iSTEM Magnet Elementary School brings together science, technology, engineering, and math in fun yet rigorous ways.*
Raleigh City Council will review a rezoning request for a seven-story hotel near Crabtree Valley Mall. The site, currently zoned for four-story office buildings, was purchased for $3.9 million last year. A neighborhood meeting on the proposal will be held today at the Laurel Hills Community Center. (The News & Observer)
Watch
Raleighites for $1,000. Former “Jeopardy!” winners Joey DeSena of Raleigh and Marko Saric of Chapel Hill will compete in the quarter finals of the “Jeopardy!” Champions Wildcard Tournament this week. DeSena will compete this Thursday, Jan. 16 and Saric on Friday, Jan. 17. Support both by watching the matches on ABC11.
Weather
A cold front will bring sub-freezing temperatures and wind chills in the teens this week. Schools in Orange and Durham counties are adjusting schedules due to refreezing. Tomorrow will be the coldest day, with highs in the 30s and wind chills in the single digits. Maybe we’ll get another chance at snow.(WRAL)
Coming Soon
A new coffee shop is coming to downtown Cary in The Walker development, following a remodel of the space previously occupied by Howdy Homemade Ice Cream. Construction is estimated at $85,000 and an opening date has not yet been set. (Triangle Business Journal)
Community
Raleigh City Council has updated its noise rules targeting nightlife businesses in Glenwood South, aiming to decrease loopholes. The revised ordinance would mandate clubs and bars to turn down loud music after receiving a citation. Some business owners argue the changes could hurt their operations and raise constitutional concerns. (The News & Observer)
Sports
NC State and UNC’s hockey teams honored former Gov. Roy Cooper with the renaming of the Roy Cooper Governor’s Cup Trophy this past Saturday, Jan. 11 at Lenovo Center. The trophy is in honor of Cooper’s efforts to increase hockey’s visibility and popularity in NC.
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Legacy
🪖 Six Triple Eight Raleighite recognized
The women who led the Six Triple Eight were Major Charity E. Adams and Captain Mary Kearney. | Photo via National Park Service
The 6888th battalion, also known as the Six Triple Eight, played a pivotal role during World War II, sorting 17 million pieces of mail for American soldiers fighting the war in less than 90 days. Prior to the Six Triple Eight arriving in Europe, the backlog of mail spanned over three years. Many say the women’s efforts boosted the morale of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and their families.
Fun Fact: If you’re interested in learning more about the work + efforts completed by Veasey and the rest of her unit, watch “The Six Triple Eight” on Netflix.
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