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North Carolina Museum of Art won the No. 1 spot in favorite museums. | Photo by RALtoday
Hey, Raleigh — City Editor Allie here. The 2026 Olympic Games have got me itching for a slice of Italy without the airfare cost. With the help of some local businesses, you can make the City of Oaks feel like the Il Bel Paese for just one day, no Duolingo needed.
Morning
Grab an espresso + croissant from a local bakery. We’re partial to Boulted Bread, Lucettegrace, or La Farm for that European bakery feel.
Afternoon
Raleigh’s experiencing its own Italian renaissance, which means there’s plenty of new pasta places to try for lunch. We recommend Leo’s Italian Social in North Hills, Figulina in the Warehouse District, or Veloce Italian Market in City Plaza.
Once your belly is full, stroll through the NC Museum of Art’s collection of Italian art, including a piece by landmark artist Titian.
Britney Spears recently sold the rights to her entire music catalog for an estimated $200 million. For considerably less money, you could buy this recently listed Garner mansion with 6,000+ sqft of living space, lakefront living, and ample entertaining space. (NBC News)
Holiday
Tomorrow, Feb. 17, is Mardi Gras, the annual pre-Lent celebration set to take over streets across the world. If you aren’t joining the 1.4 million expected visitors at the country’s biggest celebration in New Orleans, you can get a taste of the fun with some Cajun + Creole cuisine at The Big Easy.
Try This
Can’t get enough of the Winter Olympics? You’ve still got time to emulate Team USA’s success by trying out a winter sport of your own at Polar Ice Raleigh, where skating lessons, open sessions, and hockey are all on the schedule.
Travel
Planning an escape to Bermuda? You’re in good company — it’s the top-searched international destination for spring breakers in NC. If you’re flying out of RDU, a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what to know before you head to the terminal.
Job
POV: You’re in a bind trying to fill an important role for your local biz. We can help. Post your opening on our Job Board and get connected to top local talent.
Learn
Garden design, color theory, calligraphy, portrait photography, embroidery. These are just a handful of the expert-led, creative classes available on Skillshare, an online learning community recognized by The New York Times and Forbes. Start a one month free trial + dive into new skills.*
Number
$0. That’s how much 94% of Nourish patients pay out of pocket to talk to a dietitian covered by their insurance. You could be covered, too — check your coverage + get matched with a dietitian who can cut through the food noise and build you a plan to thrive.*
The Buy
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Hi Raleigh — hope you had a great weekend. Over the weekend, I went to Charlotte for an IKEA visit, and if I didn’t end up buying so much, taking the train would have been my first option.
We got a peek at Charlotte’s skyline while pulling into the Amtrak station.
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