Historic Market Hall is located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. | Photo courtesy of Historic Market Hall/Melissa Maureen Photo
Did you know? December is the most popular month to get engaged, so plenty of couples have some planning to do. Our list of 29 rentable venues in Raleigh makes wedding planning that much easier.
Note: Please contact venue owners to inquire about current availability and current pricing.
Another wellness tenant is joining this booming development on the south end of downtown Raleigh. | Photo provided by Kane Realty
Coming Soon
Rooted Yoga, a new locally owned yoga + wellness space, is set to join Rockway this summer with a holistic well-being approach. Expect a community-centered approach for yoga, mindfulness, and movement. Rooted joins BK Pilates and Benchwarmers; Campo Taco Co. and Sunflower’s Cafe are also coming soon.
Eat
Raleigh is now home to the first BurgerFi in the country with a drive-thru window and one of the first with a breakfast menu. The new location is at Wakefield Commons in North Raleigh near Marquee Cinemas and Milton’s and will open next Thursday, Jan. 15. (The News & Observer)
Try This
Ready to face your phobia? TV show “Fear Factor” is coming back, and you can participate in a fear-facing experience at Southpoint tomorrow starting at 10 a.m. Participants can try a human claw machine for prizes, including “Fear Factor” merch, gift cards, and more. (WRAL)
Closing
Legacy Oriental Rugs is closing its doors on Glenwood Avenue after over a decade, and thousands of wool + silk rugs are on sale for 50-80% off. The business owner said it will close by the end of February, and the building will be torn down to make way for a Sprouts. (The News & Observer)
Community
The Triangle is growing, and Wake County is ready to enact a 50-year plan to safeguard the water supply for a rapidly increasing population. The Wake County One Water Plan is a collaboration between the 12 Wake municipalities, and the draft plan will be presented to the board of commissioners next month. (INDY Week)
Sports
Tomorrow, the Panthers will appear in their first playoff game since 2017 against the LA Rams, and you’ll be hearing a lot of “Keep Pounding” all weekend. Read the story of the iconic catchphrase that followed the Panthers to their first Super Bowl appearance in 2003. (WRAL)
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Post of the Day
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There’s a new sandwich spot in Smoky Hollow, and it’s part of a new culinary school biz. Garlic Bay is serving up sammys like an Italian with spicy capicola, a beef sandwich with London broil meat, a tuna salad wrap, and other lunch options.
Garlic Bay is part of Hone-Sharpen, a new culinary experience from chef Cherisse Byers, who we talked to back in 2024. Classes are now open, and upcoming offerings include a chicken breakdown knife skills class + a sweet trends class including strawberry matchas and cookie croissants.
Take the guesswork out of healthy eating with chef-cooked meals from Forkful. Instead of spending hours on Pinterest looking for recipes, opt for high-quality, nourishing meals delivered right to your door. Forkful’s meals boast only the finest ingredients, like grass-fed meats, wild-caught seafood, and organic produce. Think: protein-packed pastas and plant-based burrito bowls. Plus, Forkful meals are never frozen + only take 2-3 minutes to prepare.
The annual Raleigh cover event started in 1999, and 35% of readers got it right. If you want to know more before this year’s Great Cover Up starting Friday, Jan. 23, watch the PBS NC documentary for free.
I haven’t claimed the Panthers since moving to North Carolina — I moved here a year after their last Super Bowl appearance — but I’m all in this postseason. What should a new Panthers fan know before I say “Keep Pounding” all weekend? Let me know.
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