La Farm Bakery is among the best spots for a loaf in Raleigh. | Photo by La Farm Bakery
Starter your engines. Sourdough is soaring in popularity, and according to Google Trends, so is interest in making your own — surpassing 2020’s pandemic-induced explosion in interest earlier this year.
Make your own
If you’re among those baking some new habits into your life via flour and yeast, here are a few ways to get in on the action in Raleigh.
Founded in North Carolina in 2016, AR Workshop is a DIY studio offering a range of specialist classes — including sourdough. Keep your eye on the Raleigh location’s calendar for flour-filled sessions.
Unexpected Gardener was launched by local mom of four, Sabrina, to share her journey toward food self-sufficiency. Now, she hosts a bunch of sourdough classes around town to give you the tools you knead for success.
Once you’ve got the knowledge down, you’ll need somewhere to start. La Farm Bakery sells starter at its Raleigh-area locations.
Shop local
For those who prefer their loaves made by an expert, there’s a bunch of spots around town to get your fill of doughy goodness...
A. Yes, I’d win “The Great British Baking Show” B. Yes, but I’ve only made a few loaves C. No, but I’d like to get started D. No, I prefer to do the eating
Connect with local biz leaders and community members at the upcoming Midtown Raleigh Alliance Real Estate Forum, held in Tower 5 of the North Hills Innovation District on Thursday, October 2, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
“We don’t have a downtown,” said Morrisville Mayor TJ Cawley. That’s about to change. Morrisville officials broke ground on the Town Center development on Town Hall Drive earlier this week, envisioned as a future hub for the community to live, shop, and hang out. (ABC 11)
Weather
Humberto has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, the eighth named storm of the 2025 hurricane season. With the end of the season still months away, Wake County is hosting events this weekend to prepare the community for any eventuality.
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Maybe this will finally be the year you make a perfect, non-stressful, holiday gift-shopping plan. Green Road Community Center’s Holiday Vendor Fair takes place on Saturday, Nov. 22, where local gifts made with love await. Pssst — they are also looking for vendors.
Sports
The 2025 Ryder Cup starts today, arguably the biggest competition on the golfing calendar. The biennial event pits the best US men’s golfers vs. the best European men’s golfers in three days of high-stakes competition. Feeling inspired? Practice your game at a local course.
History
Today would have been T.S. Eliot’s 137th birthday. One of the most important poets and essayists of the 20th century, you probably read some of his work in school. If you didn’t, we recommend finding a spot in the grass to turn a few of his genre-defining pages.
Did you know you can park for free downtown Raleigh? The parking pilot program allows you to park in select decks for free for two hours. Check out our Reel to see everything we did in our vibrant city, walking distance from our free spot.*
Plan Ahead
Planning a fall getaway doesn’t have to involve plane tickets or even a full tank of gas. Experience cozy inns, food festivals, live music, and small-town charm in Orange County, NC. Explore the full calendar of events.*
Biz
At RALtoday, we share hyper-local and need-to-know information about your Raleigh faves. Now, it’s time for you to tell us the best biz in the city. Click on this form to start nominating in various categories.
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At Warby Parker, every pair of glasses starts at $95. Pick your perfect pair and experience eye care that’s simple, convenient, and delightful.*
Finance
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It’s time to collect some new stamps in your passports.
Breeze Airways announced international flights for the first time ever from destinations across the US yesterday — and Raleigh-Durham International is included. Starting in March, Raleighites can use the airline to fly direct to both Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.
Swap this summer’s top trending beaded bags for something a little more seasonally appropriate: rich hues of leather + luxurious suede. These are our top five bags for fall:
👜 We’re calling it now: This softly-brushed, chocolate-hued suede purse will be the bag of the season.
👜 Lucky Brand’s full-grain leather mini tote features top handles and a removable crossbody strap for added versatility.
👜 Level up any autumn outfit with this elegant satchel bag that’s on sale for under $40.
👜 This stadium-approved clear handbag is the perfect game day accessory.
👜 Luxuriously soft handfeel and rugged durability are two standout features of this fun heart-shaped leather purse.
The fun doesn’t 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.
Wait, where’s Allie? Don’t worry folks, your wonderful newsletter editor will be back soon. I’m just taking the reins for a few days.
It looks like we are in for a wet and windy first weekend of fall. But you don’t have to stay inside —we’ve got a guide of things to do around town when it’s raining. Of course we do.
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