Try this: The Crispy Chikân Sando with housemade honey mustard. | Courtesy of @elementgastropub
Eating meat-free hasnât always been easy, but in Raleigh, itâs a piece of (vegan) cake.
Our local food scene is as vibrant as ever, so itâs no surprise there are a variety of local chefs serving up fresh, vegetarian and vegan bites across town. From juicy meatless burgers to scrumptious vegan desserts, here are 30+ restaurants serving up meat-free fare in Oak City.
100% vegetarian/vegan eats
Pure Vegan Cafe | This juicery and eatery is 100% vegan. Try this: The breakfast burger topped with vegan egg, bacon, and gouda.
The Fiction Kitchen | This 100% vegetarian kitchen has everything from eastern NC-style barbecue to imitation chicken + waffles.
Element Gastropub | Enjoy vegan fare like the Nojangles chikân tenders and faux barbecue nachos.
Marian | Donât let this restaurantâs all-vegan menu throw you off â Marian serves bites that are just as good without animal products. Weâre eyeing the caviar service.
Cary Art Swarm | Wednesday, Sept. 3-Sunday, Sept. 7 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Downtown Cary | Free | This is Caryâs first-ever regional event celebrating art makers and the art-making process, and everyoneâs invited.
blink-182: Missionary Impossible 2025 Tour | 7 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek | $67+ | You wonât want to miss âAll the Small Thingsâ as this punk rock concert takes the stage in Oak City.
Special Event: Karen Morgan | 7 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club | $31+ | This clean comedian is featured on Sirius XM -- laugh live with her.
Thursday, Sept. 4
Hopscotch Music Festival | Thursday, Sept. 4-Saturday, Sept. 6 | Downtown Raleigh | $180+ | Celebrate 15 years of Hopscotch with headliners Earl Sweatshirt, My Morning Jacket, Sparks, and more indie rockers throughout downtown Raleigh.
James Taylor And His All-Star Band | 7:30 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek | Sway to âCarolina On My Mindâ and âFire and Rain.â
Stand Up Comedy | 7:45-9:15 p.m. | Arrow Ridgewood | $15 | Laugh at this barber shop-turned-comedy venue with the Triangleâs hottest comedians.
đ° Win a fall getaway to this historic slice of NC
Presented by Wake Forest University
Blackout dates and restrictions apply to the two-night stay at The Graylyn Estate. This experience is non-transferable. | Image by 6AM City
Cue the autumn charm: This giveaway feels straight out of a fairytale.
Weâre sending one lucky winner on an un-fall-gettable getaway valued at $2,100 in partnership with Winston-Salemâs historic Reynolda district. The grand prize includes:
Two-night stay at The Graylyn Estate for two
One-year dual/family membership to Reynolda House Museum of American Art for 12 months of memories
Sitting on 55 stunning acres, The Graylyn Estate pairs luxe accommodations and fine dining with walking trails, timeless experiences, and lush grounds to explore.
Plus, perks like unlimited ice cream, complimentary bikes, and Mrs. Grayâs famous butterscotch cookies make each stay that much more memorable.
Just across the street, Reynolda House Museum of American Art invites visitors to explore its galleries and the brand-new exhibitionCamel City: Tobacco and Transformation, 1875â1964, a fascinating look at how the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company shaped the regionâs history.
Enter to win
Sound like your kind of cozy retreat? Entering to win is easy: Simply fill out this survey before Wednesday, Sept. 10 at noon.
Weâll randomly choose a winner and announce the results on Friday, Sept. 12.
How much do you think the most expensive single-family home listing in the United States is? If you guessed $300 million, congratulations. This recent listing in Aspen, Colorado sits on 74+ acres and boasts 27,000+ sqft within the idyllic, scarcely believable beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Weâll start a GoFundMe.
Pets
Handsome Dan and Jack the Bulldog. No, those arenât frat boy nicknames. College football is back, and itâs time to meet the 12 beloved dogs who rep their schools across the US. Tune into the action for a chance to glimpse the four-legged cuties. (US News & World Report)
Active
Who watched the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games? The event took place in China recently, with robotic athletes competing in events including track and field, martial arts, and soccer. Think you can outdo the bots? These 25+ Raleigh gyms await.
Quoted
âSomething about walking in nature is benefiting our attention.â Those were words spoken by University of California informatics professor Gloria Mark, who has spent decades studying societyâs declining attention spans. Swapping the doomscroll for a local hike is a good way to start. (New York Times)
Hair loss deserves more than guesswork. Thatâs why weâve partnered with Happy Head. Use code 6AM to get 45% off a dermatologist-developed, customizable treatment plan for hair loss.*
The Buy
Itâs finally September â that means itâs basically fall, right? Treat yourself in honor of a brand new autumn season with top-rated decor thatâs all $30 or less.
The fun doesnât have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
September is here, but that doesnât mean summer is over. Youâve still got about three weeks to soak in the summer sun in Raleigh before the autumnal equinox on Monday, Sept. 22 â check out our Plan Ahead guide to make it a September to remember.
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