DICED’s first location is near the Cary Trader Joe’s. | Photo of Michelle by Jamie Robbins; photos of food by Forrest Mason; collage by RALtoday
It’s Small Business Week, and we wanted to talk to a local biz owner making it happen in Oak City + across the Triangle — and we knew just who to turn to. We sat down with Michelle Woodward, the founder of DICED, a local salad shop that’s been serving up greens since 2015 and is now gearing up to open its fifth location.
“Back when we first started, I really just wanted to cater to every kind of palate, so I have something for everybody,” Woodward said. “If you’re vegan, I have a super vegetable-heavy option, I have a Mexican-inspired one, a Greek-inspired one, a Thai-inspired one.”
DICED serves a wide array of salads made from 70 bespoke ingredients.
Photo by Forrest Mason
As a successful small business owner, Woodward shared some sage advice for those just starting their entrepreneurial journey.
“I’m an overthinker, but in this realm, I don’t overthink it,” Woodward said. “You’ve got to be dedicated, for sure. It takes a special person to make it happen.”
“Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Eva Perry Regional Library, Apex | Free | Discuss this award-winning novel about class + drug addiction in Appalachia.
5th Annual Brighter Futures Through Music Event! | 6 p.m. | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | $100+ | Local artists like John Brown and Ira David Wood III will perform to benefit the Community Music School, which inspires children through music instruction — plus, bid on the art auction.
Spring Wellness Wednesday | 6-7 p.m. | North Hills | $6 | Get your move on with this weekly event — this week, stretch it out with YoBa Studio.
Thursday, May 8
Candle-Making Workshop ️ | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Neuse River Brewing & Brasserie | $45 | Take home a handmade candle with expert instruction.
Sullivan’s Vodka From Around The World | 7-9 p.m. | Sullivan’s Steakhouse | $119 | Vodkas from different grains + regions will be perfectly paired with five courses at this famed steakhouse.
Official Canes Watch Party | 7-10 p.m. | Carolina Ale House, Cary | Free | Cheer on the Canes in Game 2 against the Caps with Stormy, the Canes Crew, and giveaways.
How did the Canes fare in their first matchup against the Washington Capitals? Check the score of Round 2, Game 1 to see just how many more games Carolina needs to win to secure the series. (ESPN)
Development
Kane Realty has broken ground on The Strand, a 20-story mixed-use residential tower in North Hills near the Advance Auto Parts Tower. Expect 362 residential units, 9,000 sqft of street-level retail, an exclusive speakeasy for penthouse residents, and a reserve clubroom on floor 18. Residents will be welcomed as early as summer 2027.
Closed
Queer bar Ruby Deluxe has shut its doors for good after 10 years in downtown Raleigh. According to the bar’s website, they are still hosting a Pride month edition of their amateur drag show in June. (Raleigh Magazine)
Kids
Wake County and Oaks and Spokes are teaming up for a Kids Bike Rodeo today at John Chavis Memorial Park. Kids are invited to try a bike skills course, a mini obstacle course, and safety lessons in honor of National Bike Month.
Theater
Tony Award-nominee — and NC native — David Furr will be playing Black Stache in Theatre Raleigh’s upcoming production of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” Tickets are on sale now for shows from June 11 through June 22.
Plan Ahead
Hurricane season starts June 1, and we’ve got a guide to help you prepare for any adverse weather events. Plus, the City of Raleigh has more tips and precautions to take in case a hurricane charts a course for RAL.
Award
Wool E. Bull, the Durham Bulls’ mascot, is up for a spot in the Mascot Hall of Fame. We’re pretty sure he’s The Greatest Mascot in the World, so he’ll have no problem securing his spot when voting starts this Sunday, May 11.
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Biz
You know that moment when a company goes from “never heard of” to “suddenly everywhere?”That’s RAD Intel — and you can still invest. Join their supporters like Adobe and Fidelity by May 8.†‡*
Category
Outdoors
🏞️ Park it here
There are plenty of spots to sit and soak in the park’s many testimonies. | Photo by RALtoday
Whether you’re looking for a place to play with the kiddos or to decompress with some off-screen time, Raleigh features more than 200 parks and recreational spots to enjoy.
John Chavis Memorial Park
This park is on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places and has a wide variety of kid-friendly amenities. The playground is equipped with rubber safety surfacing and there is a splash pad available for the warmer months. Expect upgrades like an aquatic center in the near future, too.
Pullen Park
As the first public park in NC and the fifth oldest operating amusement park in the US, this Raleigh staple offers carousel and train rides, rental pedal boats, playgrounds, courts, and fields.
Dix Park Dog Park
Let your pooch run free at this newly renovated grass-covered park. Plus, there’s a water station for humans and pets.
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Rock out in September at Hopscotch Music Festival. | Photo by Garrett Poulos
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