This is just a taste of one of the desserts The Raleigh Times is offering for Triangle Restaurant Week. | Photo by Ashley Grimes
A foodie’s favorite time of the year is on the horizon. Triangle Restaurant Week kicks off Monday, Jan. 27 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 2. This annual foodie event is a prime time to explore new restaurants + treat your taste buds for a fraction of the price.
Each restaurant offers fixed pricing for two- or three-course meals for lunch and dinner — plus, reservations are not required to enjoy the deals. City Editors Allie + Danyale are sharing a few Raleigh participants and dishes we have our eyes on.
Allie’s picks
The Raleigh Times | American pub Indulge your taste buds in a tomato jam and whipped feta crostini for a starter and Chef Greg’s Southern fried lobster tail for the main course.
Danyale’s picks
Azitra | Indian This spot is offering a three-course meal, and I’ve got my sights set on the Kesari Kebab to start, the Paunch Poran Seabadd for the main, and the Royale Duo for dessert featuring cashew-pistachio-saffron.
Dry January Lounge Series | 5-7 p.m. | The Longleaf Hotel | Price of purchase | Join a zero-proof happy hour after a long day with music by Functional Distro.
The Happy Habit of Daily Painting | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | NC Museum of Art | $200+ | Express your inner artist with this five-part hands-on painting course.
Craft It: Creative Journals | 3-5 p.m. | Eva Perry Regional Library, Apex | Free | Learn how to create your own expressive journal.
Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Weekend | Through Sunday, Jan. 19 | Times vary | Downtown Apex | Free | Celebrate the life and legacy of a Civil Rights activist through community service and programs.
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Anew sports bar,called Halftime Sports Lounge,is opening this weekend near Moore Square. Located at 133 E. Hargett St., the bar features cocktails, LED lighting, and eight televisions. (Triangle Business Journal)
Weather
It’s about to get colder. An arctic front is expected to bring cold winds + a hard freeze to the Triangle, making it feel like 10 to 15 degrees next week. More moderate temperatures are expected this weekend, but another cold front next week may bring wintry weather. (The News & Observer)
Cause
House of Art is continuing its fundraising efforts after an arson attack. The next benefit event will be hosted by the London Bridge Pub tomorrow, Jan. 17 at 10 p.m. Support the rebuild by attending the event or donating directly.
Development
SPCA of Wake County’s groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday for the 27,000 sqft Pet Admission & Resource Center at the new Susan and Randall Ward Regional Campus for Pets & People. Set to open in 2026, the center will double spay/neuter surgeries, expand medical services, and aims to enhance community education on pet welfare.
Shop
Triangle Town Center has increased its occupancy to 89% leased. New eateries like A Toda Madre Mexican Kitchen and 1865 Steak Seafood & Cigars are attracting visitors. With 40,000 sqft of planned development, the mall’s revitalization is fueled by nearby residential and hotel growth. (Triangle Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
It’s the final weekend of skating at THE RINK. Tonight is the last evening for DJ Kward spinning tunes, and it’s also brewery night with Clouds Brewing. While you’re there, donate a coat at Gate 1 to support the Helping Hand Mission.
Finance
Did you know some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster? (It sounds wild, but it’s true.) The secret: Find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. This is hands-down one of the best of 2025.*
Volunteer
Did you know MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service? Join AmeriCorps this MLK Day to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and help your community by volunteering on Monday, Jan. 20. Find volunteer opportunities to serve locally.*
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📖 Book club adventures await
Read along with City Editors Danyale + Allie. | Photos by RALtoday and Blackbird Books & Coffee
Hi Raleigh, City Editor Danyale here. Thank you to everyone who voted to start this RALtoday book club. We’re so excited to embark on this new experience with all of you.
City Editor Allie and I thought it’d be great to start with a book that has ties to Oak City and NC. Here are three novels to consider + vote on the one that piques your interest most.
“Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens | Mystery | Set in a quiet town on the NC coast, this is a coming-of-age story + surprising murder mystery.
“The Kingmaker” by Kennedy Ryan | Romance | Two unlikely people who, despite their familial backgrounds, fight through unthinkable circumstances to be together.
“The Last to Vanish” by Megan Miranda | Thriller | This is a novel set in a mountain resort in Cutter’s Pass, NC, plagued by mysterious disappearances.
A pair of 14K gold plated heart hoops. The huggie-sized earrings are hypoallergenic and tarnish-resistant. Psst — they’re also the perfect Valentine’s Day accessory.
Laughter was the soundtrack of this team lunch. | Photo by RALtoday
Some of the Raleigh-based team and I had the pleasure of getting together at Giorgio Pizza Bar in North Hills. It was so good to see these folks in person, and I think the only silence that occurred were in between bites.
I had the Tre Pepperoni pizza with cauliflower crust and the local lettuce salad with a lemon dressing that really set the whole thing off.
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