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Take a seat at the bar for an intimate sushi experience | Photo by RALtoday
Local restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias is back with another new eatery, this time focused on contemporary Japanese dining. TOMI Sushi is now open — here’s what you’ll love.
Unlike some other sushi spots, TOMI keeps the menu simple. With just six signature rolls and four traditional, each roll is perfect as is.
The real star of the show is the nigiri + sashimi. Try eel, amberjack, and even Japanese wagyu as nigiri — or let the chef choose with an omakase platter.
This North Raleigh home is a true gem with a wood beamed ceiling, ample room for hosting, and lush landscaping. With five bedrooms and five baths, we’re ready to call this one home. Check the price.
Pets
Wake County Animal Center has waived adoption fees now through Sunday, Nov. 9 to give pets a home — and maybe a treat — for Halloween. Meet the 120 dogs + 33 cats available for adoption.
Sports
The New York Times just released a list of the 25 best college football stadiums... and NC State, UNC, and Duke’s stadiums aren’t on it. Do you think they should have made the list? Let us know by replying to this newsletter. (The New York Times)
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Swifties are flocking to see Ophelia. Friedrich Heyser’s artistic depiction of Shakespeare’s tragic character is helping fill the halls of Germany’s Museum Wiesbaden thanks to Swift’s recent popular single, “The Fate of Ophelia.” See if you can spot her for yourself at one of Raleigh’s world-class museums. (The Guardian)
Active
An 80-year-old recently became the oldest woman to cross the finish line at the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. Natalie Grabow completed the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle, and 26.2-mile run in just under 17 hours. Time to hit the gym. (NPR)
Eat
A new academic study shows signs that consuming warm liquids may have positive impacts on physical + mental health. Researchers found correlated improvements in sleep, gut health, depression, and anxiety. Now the colder months are approaching, that’s just more reason to grab a warm bowl of soup. (Food & Wine)
Plan Ahead
Looking for the lowdown on all things Midtown? We know just the event. The 2025 Economic Development Forum returns Thursday, Oct. 30, offering an inside look at the district’s development + economic growth. Register this way.*
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What if your checking account did more than just hold money? Up to 5.00% Annual Percentage Yield, concert presales, and Hurricanes tickets — Go Green Checking has it all.*
So & So Books is an independent bookstore downtown. | Photo by RALtoday
What’s better than a good book? A good book written by your neighbor (or former neighbor). Brew up a batch of your favorite Tin Roof Tea blend or Black & White coffee and get ready to meet your next read, because we’re talking about locally written books + stories with ties to the Raleigh area.
Fiction
“The Accidental Tourist” by Anne Tyler | This Pulitzer Prize finalist follows a writer and father’s bout with grief and his family.
“Cold Mountain” by Charles Frazier | An enthralling adventure and a stirring love story about a Confederate deserter traveling home through the NC mountains after being injured in the Civil War.
Personal stories
“Mergers and Acquisitions” by Cate Doty | This memoir takes readers behind-the-scenes of the weddings section of The New York Times.
“I Wish You All The Best” by Mason Deaver | This young adult fiction book takes place in Raleigh and is about a teen learning to celebrate their identity. Plus, a movie based on the book is coming out soon.
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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. Last week, I went to The Ritz and Kings, and I’ve got another show at Cat’s Cradle later this week. Do you have a favorite local music venue? I’ll always go to bat for Cat’s Cradle and Red Hat.
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