You can now get Birdie’s brunch every day of the week. | Photo provided by Birdie’s Barroom and Kitchen
Brunchin’ ain’t always easy, but it is necessary. Whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs, fried chicken and waffles, or mind-blowing Bloody Marys, the options can get as overwhelming as the lines at times.
Luckily, you have us to scout things out. We’ve compiled a whole bunch of brunch options, along with menu recs, pro tips, and more.
Weekend musts
Birdie’s Barroom & Kitchen, 150 Fayetteville St. | Bask in the open, cozy decor while enjoying bites like hippie hash bowl and a lavender 75.
For a special occasion
STIR, 4242 Six Forks Rd. | Pro tip: Start your meal with the avocado toast bites and mimosa jar for the table.
Daytime party
Madre, 518 N. West St. | We’re falling for the chicken + donut, pork belly hash, and sangria pitcher — plus, there’s a DJ on Sunday’s for added vibes.
Weekday wonders
Heirloom, 219 S. West St. | Add some adventure to your palette with dishes like the mochi waffle or enjoy something savory like the chicken and rice porridge.
$2 Burger Night | 5-10 p.m. | Mac’s Speed Shop | Price of purchase | Grab a bite with a friend and build your own burger loaded up with toppings of your choice.
Bingo Night | 7-9 p.m. | The Longleaf Hotel | Free | Play a friendly game of bingo and grab a burger from local pop-up Ghost Pepper Industries.
Tuesday, April 1
Cooking Essentials II | 6:30-9 p.m. | Wyntons World Cooking School, Cary | $425 | This four-part class is based on chef Samin Nosrat’s book “Salt Fat Acid Heat” and will go in-depth on enhancing flavors.
Annie McQuaid’s “Crash Landing” | 7 p.m. | Quail Ridge Books | $22 | Celebrate this Raleighite + author’s debut novel while enjoying a curated discussion, and get your book personally signed.
The RiverRun International Film Festival returns to Winston-Salem, NC, April 11-19. Named one of the “10 Amazing Film Festivals Worth Traveling For” by USA Today’s 10 Best, this festival brings together filmmakers from across the globe for nine days of screenings + movie magic.
RiverRun will showcase a variety of narrative, documentary, student, animated, and short films from all genres.
Plans for a $1 billion development around the Lenovo Center in west Raleigh aim to create a sports and entertainment district with 40-story buildings, 4,200 apartments, a concert venue, and retail spaces. The rezoning proposal would reshape 81 acres with construction potentially beginning later this year. (The News & Observer)
Sports
Duke’s men’s basketball team won against Alabama 85-65 on Saturday, March 29 and secured its place in the Final Four. Duke’s, UNC’s and NC State’s women’s teams are out of the tournament. Catch the Blue Devils against the Houston Cougars in the Final Four game on Saturday, April 5 on CBS at 8:49 p.m. (ESPN)
Coming Soon
New renderings reveal the NC State Fairgrounds’ two-tiered Midway Event Center, featuring eight food stalls offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The venue will also host fair food vendors and include a full bar, and aims to enhance the fairgrounds’ dining experience for visitors year-round. (Raleigh Magazine)
Try This
Celebrate 25 years of the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, April 10 with a celebration skate. For the first time, the public can skate on the team’s ice, enjoy visits from Stormy, photo opportunities, and more. Proceeds will benefit the Hurricanes Foundation — reserve your spot.
Closed
After nearly a century, Raleigh’s iconic 42nd Street Oyster Bar closed yesterday. Known for its nostalgic charm, the restaurant has been a staple for locals since 1931. The closure marks the end of a legacy that blended timeless atmosphere with community spirit. (The News & Observer)
Cause
Raleigh Iron Works is hosting a WNC Potters Market on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop handcrafted pottery, enjoy live music curated by local vinyl shop Hunky Dory, and support artists affected by Hurricane Helene. The event is free to attend with all proceeds benefiting the talented potters.
Biz
Flying Saucer Raleigh is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Saturday, April 12 with a party featuring 25 rare beers on tap, karaoke, live music, and more. Join the fun and help celebrate the quarter-century milestone at this local taproom.
Environment
The Town of Cary has partnered with Invicta Water to pilot a new technology aimed at removing and destroying PFAS, harmful “forever chemicals,” from drinking water. The process, which is more cost-effective and sustainable than traditional methods, could significantly reduce PFAS contamination in water supplies nationwide. (INDY Week)
Weather
Spring in Raleigh brings severe weather risks like strong winds, lightning, hail, and tornadoes. The Ready Raleigh Guide offers emergency tips for thunderstorms and tornadoes, and is available online in English and Spanish. The guide helps Raleighites understand weather alerts and how to use local resources to stay safe.
If you didn’t win our recently-closed Lovin’ Life Music Fest Giveaway, don’tpack away your glitter just yet. Ticket packages are still available to see 50+ artists live in Charlotte.*
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Mansion Monday
👋 Ciao bella
This is the kind of home that makes you say, “Darling, I’ve arrived.” | Photos courtesy of Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s International Realty
This Mansion Monday, we’re stepping into an Italian-inspired gem at 12132 Lockhart Ln. This estate, located down the road from Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park, combines timeless European elegance with modern luxury, spanning nearly two acres. Inside, cherry hardwood floors and coffered ceilings support a sophisticated ambiance, complemented by multiple marble fireplaces and a wine cellar, perfect for keeping cozy.
The home boasts four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and 6,106 sqft. Outdoor living reaches new heights with a resort-style heated pool, private landscaping, and a year-round veranda with a fireplace. Smart home features like Lutron lighting and electric vehicle wall chargers make living here more convenient.
For golf lovers and anglers, the grounds include a practice area and a fishing pond. This abode is listed at $3.85 million. With amenities like these, we’d never leave home.
The Buy
The Buy
It’s the last day of Amazon’s spring sale deals. Shop some of the deepest discounts we’ve seen:
🌸 Get an indoor camera for security, baby, or pet monitoring — usually $79.99, it’s discounted to $29.99.
🌸 Finally try the viral COSRX Snail Mucin with 66% off this all-in-one cream.
🌸 Make your patio or bar pop with a smart flex lighting strip that’s marked down from $24.99 to $10.
🌸 Cuisinart’s 4.6-star rated salad spinner is 71% off.
🌸 Get two cotton waffle weave tea towels for $7.49 (usually $19.99).
The churro donut holes paired with the Kentuck-Tea. | Photo by RALtoday
Our brunch guide inspired me to try a new restaurant and I ended up at the The Oak, a scratch-made spot where many of its ingredients are locally sourced. I enjoyed the churro donut holes and braised short rib hash.
Answered
Answered
What was Jess Ekstrom’s first entrepreneurial venture?
Headbands of Hope. Ekstrom founded the company in college, and it is now the official headband of the NBA and WNBA.
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