The Depot’s new look will overlook Raleigh Union Station. | Rendering courtesy of LODEN / Gensler
A new look is coming to Raleigh’s Depot Historic District, and it’ll connect Glenwood South, the Warehouse District, and the West End. The developer, LODEN Properties, has spearheaded other revitalizations around the city like Longleaf Hotel + Gateway Plaza, and its next project is South Hills Mall in Cary.
Featuring a 170-key boutique hotel and over 30,000 sqft of street-level retail, this project is set to transform The Depot, currently home to Black & White Coffee, Videri Chocolate, and Tasty Beverage Co., but will preserve the historic 1912 building. Expect outdoor spaces, public plazas, and pedestrian-friendly connections to the Raleigh Convention Center and Red Hat Amphitheater.
The Depot itself, which was built in 1912 to serve Southern Railway, will be preserved and celebrated.
Rendering courtesy of LODEN / Gensler
“There’s real energy in this part of the city,” said Henry Ward, a partner at LODEN Properties. “We see The Depot as a key connector in downtown Raleigh that links people, ideas, and neighborhoods together.”
The project is set to be finished in 2028, and construction could start in 18 months.
Events
Events
Friday, June 20
Raleigh Ghost Walk | 10-11 p.m. | NC State Capitol | $15 | Explore the facts + fiction behind some of Raleigh’s creepiest folklore.
“The Color Purple” | Through Sunday, June 29 | 3 p.m. | Raleigh Little Theater | $30 | Watch the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about the healing power of love.
Summer Solstice Sunset Yoga | 7:30-9 p.m. | NC Museum of Art | $25+ | Welcome summer on the longest day of the year with an invigorating flow.
Saturday, June 21
Juneteenth Celebration | 3:30-9 p.m. | Downtown Cary Park | Free | Head to the park for live reenactments, spoken word, and a saxophone summit, and learn more about Juneteenth from Historian Darrell Stover.
Out! Raleigh Pride starts tonight with an 18+ evening of adult-focused vendors, mutual aid groups, and live entertainment. Tomorrow is for the whole family, with acclaimed drag performers like Sasha Colby, a kid’s area, and local vendors to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
Open
Peregrine, a new restaurant at The Exchange, has opened the doors to its outdoor covered patio space. Plus, a new slate of summery cocktails has joined the eatery — we’re eyeing the Mai Tai-ger with pistachio orgeat, lime, and a secret rum blend. Make a reservation.
Cause
Watkins Grill, one of Raleigh’s oldest restaurants, is asking for the community’s help with repairs and medical expenses for a staff member. Funds raised via GoFundMe will support Rhonda’s recovery process after surgery and fix the kitchen’s ceiling.
Community
Anyone lose a peacock? Wake County Animal Center collected a peacock from North Raleigh last week, and while the exotic bird is being taken in by a volunteer, The News & Observer has wrangled up animal rescue stories from the past, including emus and a zebra cobra.
We’ve got a scandal on our hands — Krispy Kreme’s North Carolina origins are under question after a YouTube video revealed founder Vernon Rudolph’s uncle owned a donut shop in Kentucky called — you guessed it — Krispy Kreme. NC-born or not, we’re still stopping when the Hot and Ready sign is lit on Peace Street. (The News & Observer)
Fact or fiction
Playdates are just for kids – fact or fiction? In Winston-Salem, this is fiction: check out these 15+ ideas for a weekend full of grown-up fun, from live music and arcade bars to glow-in-the-dark golf.*
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Before seeing the musical “Some Like It Hot” at DPAC this week, which was so much fun, my friend and I stopped by Honeygirl Meadery at American Tobacco Campus. We split a flight, and my absolute favorite was a cherry cacao mead — this is a great spot before a show or Bulls game.
I love this stained glass TV cabinet and the NC photography at Honeygirl Meadery.
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