Marian is Glenwood’s newest plant-based eatery | Photo provided by Marian
Some people make to-do lists — we make to-dine lists. Many hot new Raleigh restaurants have opened over the past several months, from familiar names expanding to new kids on the block.
The sushi restaurant is the latest project from chef James Chung, who also runs North Raleigh’s Kai Sushi & Sake Bar, and features a wrap-around sake bar.
This locally owned and operated sports bar is expanding and is a family-friendly and kid-friendly eatery that serves made-to-order bites like the Chicago beef sandwich + the bourbon street chicken.
Bingo Night | 7-9 p.m. | The Longleaf Hotel, Raleigh | Free | Play a friendly round of Bingo at this biweekly event — plus, grab a burger from local pop-up Ghost Pepper Industries.
Monday Karaoke Night | 8 p.m. | Raleigh Beer Garden | Free | Unwind after a long day with a karaoke session made for singing out loud and off key.
Tuesday, March 4
Backyard Composting | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Southeast Regional Library, Garner | Free | Learn the art and benefits of composting from Wake County Waste Management staff.
Spring Pasta from Scratch | 6-8:30 p.m. | Home for Entertaining, Cary | $99 | Craft homemade gnocchi paired with a white bolognese sauce from scratch with chef Cat while sipping a special paired wine — heads up, this class sells out fast.
Wednesday, March 5
Woodburn Workshop | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co. | $76 | Woodburn a personalized charcuterie board and kitchen spoon set with hands-on guidance.
Thursday, March 6
2025 US Barista Championship | Through Sunday, March 9 | Times vary | Black and White Coffee Roasters Warehouse | Free | The nation’s best baristas will converge in Raleigh for a day of world-class joe.
Rico Boyce will be Raleigh Police Department’s next chief. Boyce has worked in every division of the department over 25 years and succeeds Estella Patterson, who is retiring. (The News & Observer)
Coming Soon
Friday marked Logan’s Garden Shop’s last day at Seaboard Station after 34 years. The shop will relocate to the North Carolina State Farmers Market garden center site and open Saturday, March 15. Take a glance at the shop’s new concept.
Shop
The NC Museum of History’s shop is opening a new storefront on Glenwood Avenue this spring, offering locally crafted items during building renovations. In the meantime, the online shop is available through the updated North Carolina Museum of History website.
Development
Crosland Southeast has purchased two properties south of downtown near the Sam’s Club on South Sanders Street for $2 million. Plans for the site, currently home to a closed gas station and restaurant, include demolishing the buildings to construct a convenience store with fueling pumps. (Triangle Business Journal)
Ranked
In more scoop-worthy news, Andia’s Ice Cream was ranked as NC’s best ice cream spot by Eat This Not That. The family-owned and operated ice cream shop was recognized for its unique flavors like malted Twix and lavender honeycomb.
Biz
Triangle-based company Millennium Print Group is now the primary US printer of Pokemon cards, operating multiple local facilities. After acquiring the company in 2022, The Pokemon Company International ensures high security at Millennium’s plants, where cards are printed, packaged, and shipped to retailers for distribution. (The News & Observer)
Trending
She’s gonna make ‘em go “oh, oh, oh” as she shoots across the sky. Singer Katy Perry is one of six slated to take part in Blue Origin’s next space flight in the spring. We’ll leave the space exploration to Katy while we stay earthside exploring the Journey to Space exhibit at Raleigh’s Museum of Natural Sciences. (NBC)
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Health
Did you hear that? Most hearing aids have one processor. These bad boys have two, making speech clearer and crisper by processing speech and noise separately. No wonder 540,000+ customers love them.*
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Mansion Monday
🏡 Views from Southern Hills Estates
This property is an example of what the good life looks like. | Photos by Raleigh Custom Homes + Catherine Nguyen
It’s your favorite time of the week, folks — Mansion Monday. This week, we’re taking a look behind the gates of Southern Hills Estates at a 6,923 sqft abode on 1421 Sky Vista Way in Raleigh near Milburnie Park.
The modern beauty is full of unique, lavish, and timely amenities like a built-in wine cellar, a fitness studio, a pool + a jacuzzi tub. Whether you’re seeking to fill the home with family or just prefer plenty of space, this property has room and then some. On top of being equipped with a chef’s kitchen, a covered terrace, and a four-car garage, the house also features five bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
Our favorite feature? While there’s so much to choose from, what stole our attention were the windows. Many of the property’s main rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, perfect for admiring nature and welcoming in sunlight. If you ask us, the $3.3 million price tag doesn’t look so bad.
The Buy
The Buy
Your favorite spring shoe. We know, the magic word: spring. Visualize your next few months and try not to sprint away from winter as you choose the staple shoe best for you:
👟 Nordstrom stocked up on new colors of the beloved Veja Campo sneaker + New Balance’s 327 Sneaker.
👟 The hardware addition makes this new — and 20% off — strappy chunky heel anything but basic.
👟 Pair these under $40 clear slide sandals with virtually any color dress for springtime occasions.
👟 Ease into comfy hours with the Ugg Tasman Slipper’s cousin — the Buree Slipper.
👟 Lululemon’s plush slides are engineered with a grippy non-slip sole.
This vendor had a large variety of vinyls and sold them for three dollars each. | Photo by RALtoday
Happy Monday, Raleigh. I visited the Flea Market at the State Fairgrounds for the first time to see if I could find any decor gems, but the only items I left with was this vinyl and a few boxes of Girl Scout cookies. Pro tip: Bring cash to shop and go early for good parking.
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