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Let’s hit the slopes
Hatley Pointe’s slopes are powder fresh in the Blue Ridge Mountains. | Photo provided by Hatley Pointe
You may already be aware that the City of Oaks is not exactly the city of slopes, but a winter sports trip may not be as far from home as you think.
We’ve rounded up 10 resorts to ski, snowboard, and tube within five hours of Raleigh to help get your Winter Olympics fever going.
New lunch option dropping soon. Roots Natural Kitchen is opening its doors on Hillsborough Street later this month. Founded in 2015, the Virginia-based chain now has 20+ locations across multiple states, and is popular for its customizable salad and grain bowls. You can sample the goods starting Monday, Feb. 16. (News & Observer)
History
Be sure to check our events calendar for the Black History Month happenings around Raleigh over the coming weeks. This weekend, we’ve got our eyes on “Harmonies of Heritage”, a touching live music event featuring local musicians + singers.
Closing
Bahama Breeze is closing its tropical-themed Raleigh restaurant in April. The 3309 Wake Forest Dr. spot is one of 14 upcoming closures for the chain, and its parent company plans to turn it into one of its other brands. That means it could become an Olive Garden. (Triangle Business Journal)
Number
50 minutes. That’s how much extra daylight Raleigh will gain by the end of February. As the days get longer, we suggest soaking up the afternoon sun on a local restaurant’s patio with a beverage in hand. (AccuWeather)
Sports
The Super Bowl hasn’t even kicked off, and the NFL is already looking ahead to next season. Later this year, the league will host a game in Paris for the first time in its history. We hear it’s beautiful in the fall — find out for yourself with a flight from RDU.
Giveaway
Speaking of the Super Bowl, if you’re among the expected hordes of folks calling out from work on Monday, Feb. 9, you may be interested in a free acai bowl from Clean Juice. Head down to get a free Berry Acai Bowl to get some goodness into your system.
Arts
Nominations are open for the 2026 Raleigh Medal of Arts — the city’s highest honor in the arts. There have been 183 recipients of the awards since its inception in 1984, including performers, organizations, and artistic leaders. The checklist has more info.
Quoted
“How do you continue to keep people in awe? That’s the challenge.” Read more about how the organizers of the annual North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival keep inspiring awe year after year. (INDY Week)
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Post of the Day
“If you look for it, I’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find that love, actually, is all around.”
The holidays are long behind us, but Hugh Grant’s timeless words can be true. Look closely. You may be surprised by what you find — like a snowy Raleigh proposal.
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