If the way to your date’s heart is through the stomach, give Figulina a taste. | Photo by Jeff Bramwell
If you haven’t looked at a calendar lately — Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Whether you’re seeing someone new or celebrating countless years together, we’ve got date night ideas for you.
For the ones who want a night out on the town
Prove your sense of humor with a trip to Goodnights Comedy Club for a stand-up show from local and national comedians.
If you’re feeling ready to show off your artistic side, bring a bottle to Wine & Design at Raleigh Union Station to prove you know how to color outside the lines.
If the way to their heart is through their stomach
Picture this: You’re a bit picky, but you don’t want your date to know — head to Transfer Co. Food Hall for a variety of options, from cheeseburgers to fusion sushi.
Inside the stylish spaces: 5+ eco-friendly features, including water- and energy-efficient fixtures and appliances, for added emphasis on green living.
And of course, low-maintenance landscaping means no yard work, no mowing. When you’re outside, you’re having fun.
Raising Cane’s opens its first Raleigh location today on Hillsborough Street. Attend the grand opening for a chance at a free hat + chicken, and catch a community check presentation for Second Chance Pet Adoptions and Marbles Kids Museum.
Sports
The Patriots and Seahawks are heading to the Super Bowl, and it’s getting local. Patriots QB Drake Maye went to UNC and hails from Charlotte, and Drake Thomas is a Seahawks linebacker from Wake Forest who played for NC State. May the best Drake win. (Pack Power)
Development
Kane Realty purchased a parcel of Midtown Raleigh adjacent to North Hills and The Exchange for $72 million, and sources say Kane plans to expand North Hills with the extra land. (Triangle Business Journal)
Biz
Sports betting company DraftKings filed a permit for an office at Raleigh Iron Works, adding to the mixed-use development’s stacked lineup. (Raleigh Magazine)
Asked
Did you see the Buddhist monks this weekend? We want to see your photos. Email us your photos with where you saw them, and you might see them in an upcoming edition of RALtoday. (WRAL)
Civic
Raleigh has new indoor smoking laws going into effect in April, giving the city the authority to prohibit smoking in public places and government-owned buildings + grounds. (The News & Observer)
Cause
The winter storm has severely impacted the region’s blood supply, creating an urgent need for donors. Those who donate blood can earn $40 in TBC Rewards. Every donation counts — patients are waiting, and lifesaving help is needed now.Learn more + donate.*
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Shop
If we could only buy one thing this month? We’d buy two — a two-piece set, that is. Eliminate outfit guesswork + look instantly put together with this best-selling comfy travel set, or turn the cozy up a notch with this knit loungewear set.*
The Buy
One of our favorite on-the-go essentials: deodorizing body wipes. We stash them in our car + purse because you never know when you’ll need a quick little refresh.
Raleigh’s obviously a hockey town, but it’s seldom cold enough to skate on real ice outside — up until this weekend. Watch this video of kids hitting the ice this weekend in Raleigh.
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