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🥞 The brunch bunch
You can now get Birdie’s brunch every day of the week. | Photo provided by Birdie’s Barroom and Kitchen
Plan your weekend and pour those mimosas. We’ve compiled a whole bunch of brunch options — whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs or stacked chicken and waffles — along with menu recs and pro tips.
Weekend musts
Barking Dog | Bring Fido along to this dog-friendly NYC fave. We’re eyeing the short rib benedict and a Yappy Yogurt Parfait.
Smokestacks Cafe | Pro tip: Check Instagram for the daily menu — and if the smoked buffalo chicken biscuit is being served, order it.
Great outdoors
Hummingbird | Oysters for breakfast? Yes please. We’re ordering charbroiled oysters with lemon, chili, Parmesan, herbs, and toast.
Taverna Agora | What we’re ordering: Baklava sticky buns.
Whiskey Kitchen | Try this: Shakshouka or a Nash Square breakfast sammy.
Downtown parking rates could increase after parking revenue fell $8 million short of expenses. In a budget meeting Monday, city council discussed doubling on-street parking rates, reducing two-hour free garage parking to one hour, and other options that wouldn’t take place till January 2027. (Triangle Business Journal)
Community
In a Monday work session, Athens Drive Library patrons have been advocating to keep their library replacement local, and the Wake County Board of Commissioners agreed to build the replacement across the street. The library, housed in the high school, will be built with the 2024 $142 million library bond package. (INDY Week)
History
The USS Monitor was the first ironclad warship deployed by the US Navy in the Civil War, and its sunken remains are still well-preserved off the coast of NC. New high-solution sonar images revealed that significant details have been maintained over 160 years, like the captain’s quarters and the anchor well. (The News & Observer)
Concert
Hey Harry Styles fans — your next trip to Alpaca Peruvian Chicken could get you a ticket to see him at Madison Square Garden over Labor Day Weekend. Learn more about New Pulse FM’s giveaway.
Try This
Head to Longleaf Hotel next Tuesday, March 17 for Spirit of NC, a local tasting event featuring Cook’s Mill Whiskey, Kill Devil Rum, and Sutler’s Gin. Plus, enjoy paired cheese + charcuterie and oysters with Lawrence BBQ mignonette.
Ranked
Nextdoor recently ranked five local neighborhoods as the friendliest in Raleigh. Did yours make the cut?(The News & Observer)
Wellness
Smoother skin is about so much more than serums. Facial treatments go deeper — visibly improving texture, hydration, and giving that subtle glow. Connect with an expert esthetician at Woodhouse to build the best custom facial for your skin’s needs.*
Real Estate
See our reel from a recent visit to this light-filled home. Inside: upgraded cabinets, quartz countertops, and a kitchen made for entertaining. Outside: a wide courtyard, miles of trails, and a new YMCA across the street. Browse the gallery.*
Health
If food noise and constant hunger are exhausting, MEDVi offers clinician-guided GLP-1 care built for real life. It starts with an evaluation by a licensed U.S. provider, followed by ongoing monitoring and dosage adjustments. See if you qualify + start an intro month at $179.‡*
Finance
According to Motley Fool Money, the average person with $5,000 in credit card debt pays $1,200+ in interest every year. The solution? An expert-approved balance transfer card with 0% interest for up to 21 months. Learn more + apply.*
Downtown Raleigh’s smallest store now has a weekly matcha pop-up, and we can’t wait to try it. Maison Neue on Fayetteville Street is now home to Littlefoot Matcha on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The menu features bevs like a maple sesame matcha latte, matcha cortados, and optional salted honey cold foam. Plus, the menu will change every week. Yum.
We’ve got something just for you: the perfect handbag for every occasion. Add these five bags to your closet + complete any look, any time.
👜 Everyday: On sale for over 50% off, American Leather Company’s hobo bag has multiple pockets + a top zip closure to secure all your essentials
💄 Date night: This versatile leather wristlet and clutch brings style + elegance to any outfit.
🎶 Concert: A chic, stadium-approved clear bag is a wardrobe must-have. We love this one’s durable and trendy design.
🌴 Spring break: Enter vacay mode with this boho rattan bag that easily converts to a crossbody with the included detachable strap.
🧳 Workday: This leather leather Kate Spade tote can fit your laptop, wallet, and more — get it while it’s 68% off.
I haven’t been able to follow Wolfpack basketball as closely this season, but you know I’m cheering them on in the ACC men’s tournament this week — and there’s still plenty of tickets in Charlotte. As much as I love my team, though, it feels like the year for Duke’s men’s and women’s teams.
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‡Prescription-only GLP-1 treatment requires evaluation by a licensed U.S. provider. Treatment is provided only if medically appropriate; not all patients qualify. Results vary. Compounded medications, if prescribed, are prepared by licensed U.S. pharmacies and are not FDA-approved as finished products. See program terms for details.
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