Whiskey Kitchen’s chef Kyle Teears created this vibrant dressing to top an equally vibrant fall salad. | Photos provided by Whiskey Kitchen
We’ve got another recipe for you. This one comes from Whiskey Kitchen‘s chef Kyle Teears and it’s the perfect blend of fall flavors, like sage, shallots, and apple to top any autumnal salad — Whiskey Kitchen uses mixed greens, roasted squash, beets, pumpkin seeds, watercress, goat cheese, and candied pecans.
Ingredients:
5 ounces fresh sage leaves
3 ounces shallots
3 ounces roasted garlic
1 cup apple cider
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teasoon black pepper
1 3/4 cup oil
1/4 teasoon ground ginger
Tiny pinch of ground cardamom
Directions:
Add everything except oil to a blender or food processor.
Puree until everything is smooth.
Slowly add the oil making sure not to “break” the vinaigrette.
Pro tip: Have a small cup of water nearby to thin out the vinaigrette if it is getting too thick when adding the oil.
📈 Explore Midtown’s economic growth at this networking event
Presented by Midtown Raleigh Alliance
Photo courtesy Midtown Raleigh Alliance
Looking for the lowdown on all things Midtown? We know just the event.
The district’s development + economic growth are the focus of the Midtown Raleigh Alliance’s 2025 Economic Development Forum, returning on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Insights from local leaders on the state of growth in Midtown
Coffee and bites
➡️ Boost your brand
Attendance is free for MRA members, and there are still a number of sponsorship opportunities available for local businesses looking to connect with the RAL community.
Early voting is open through Saturday, Nov. 1 in 380 North Carolina municipalities. Learn more about early and absentee voting, plus finding your polling station and other requirements from the NC State Board of Elections. (ABC11)
Mansion Monday
Wraparound porch. Have we sold you yet? This cozy-yet-sprawling home is nestled into 1.93 wooded acres, and its traditional style + brick exterior remind us of home. Take a peek and check the price tag.
Number
2,346 lbs. That’s how much the winning pumpkin weighed at this year’s World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off. Not far behind is Albert Rodebaugh of Craigsville, West Virginia’s pumpkin, which weighed in at 2,244.5 pounds at this year’s North Carolina State Fair. (AP News + The News & Observer)
Sports
The World Series starts this Friday, Oct. 24. Whoever you’re rooting for, baseball just isn’t baseball without a hot dog. Get ready for the action by picking up a glizzy at one of Raleigh’s finest establishments.
Eat
Move aside, peanut butter and jelly. The Washington Post has some tips on leveling up your sandwich game, inspired by a trip to Seville in the south of Spain. However you choose to fill your sandwich, using the best loaves in town is essential.
Tech
Heads up, gamers. Netflix has introduced a slate of video games within the streaming service — including “Pictionary: Game Night” and “Tetris Time Warp” — that allow customers to scan a QR code and use a phone as the controller. Before you rush to the television, solve today’s word puzzles on RALtoday. (Entrepreneur)
State
You’re not alone if you’re looking forward to some Hershey’s in your candy pails — it’s the most popular Halloween candy in NC, per Reader’s Digest. In the meantime, RAL is full of sweet treat havens to get your sugar fix.
Giveaway
We’re partnering with Naternal to give away a year’s supply of hemp-derived wellness products. Enter to win now through Friday, Oct. 24.†*
Travel
Spooky season in Winston-Salem is packed with Halloween happenings: pick the perfect pumpkin at local farms, sip cider at fall festivals, take a spine-tingling ghost tour, or catch a concert under crisp autumn skies. Enter to win a Halloween in Winston-Salem package for a spirited fall getaway.*
Try This
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Wellness
Ready to sleep better tonight? Canary’s melatonin-free sleep gummy is packed with tart cherry + ashwagandha for rested, refreshing sleep — use code SLEEP20 for 20% off.*
Category
Biz
👑 Help crown our city’s best
Which local brewery, lunch spot, and bookstore deserve the crown? | Graphic by 6AM City
Now comes the fun part: voting. Now through Friday, Nov. 28, you can vote for your number one spot in each category. From kid-friendly venues to the best places to golf, there are plenty of options to brag on your favorite biz. You can vote from your mobile or desktop.
Hold tight. Winners will be announced Monday, Dec. 8.
RDU is the Triangle’s connection to 70+ nonstop destinations across the nation and globe. | Photo by Brady Lambert via Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority
Are you feeling a little extra this Halloween? A quick trip to one of the spookiest cities in the US could be right up your cobweb-lined alley. To see things that go bump in the night — and hopefully, not on the flight — a last-minute visit to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is the place to start.
What to know
TSA | According to RDU’s website, it takes ~30 minutes to get through security during off-peak hours, but could take longer during peak hours. RDU recommends arriving at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international flights.
Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you go, check these maps of the entire airport.
Food and drink | Grab a bev or light bite from the new Black & White Coffee Roasters location or go across the aisle to Crawford’s Genuine for a hearty bite of Southern cuisine in Terminal 2.
Korean beauty products are more than just a trend — they’re becoming a staple in skincare routines worldwide. Known for their innovative formulas and emphasis on prevention over correction, K-beauty is all about keeping your skin healthy from the start. Here are our top five picks, all under $35 and available on Amazon:
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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.
Happy Monday, Raleigh. This weekend, my family and I went out to Greensboro to cheer on the Greensboro Gargoyles, the Triad’s own hockey team and Canes affiliate. Grab tickets for yourself — I promise it’ll be a fun time.
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