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Pi Day only happens once a year — celebrate with locally baked treats like these from Slice. | Photo provided by Slice Pie Company
Tomorrow is Pi Day, and what better way to celebrate than a fresh slice of pie. Whether you prefer Southern faves like chocolate chess and shoo-fly pie or classics like apple and key lime, there’s a local bakery making them fresh.
Bittersweet | Pair high-quality cocktails with derby, strawberry cream, and special Sunday-only pies at this James Beard-recognized bar.
Hayes Barton Cafe & Dessertery | Stop by for dessert and try five different pies from this historic spot in the heart of Five Points.
Slice Pie Company | “The Pie Lady” has baked for Snoop Dogg, Reba, the Canes, and Jimmy Buffett — and the pies are the real deal. Choose from 21 whole pie varieties and order a customized pie from this new location.
If savory pies are more your thing, we’ve got a list of over 40 pizza spots in Raleigh.
A new “urban oasis” called Biddy Thomas is set to open in Gateway Plaza this spring with games, Southern-inspired bites, cocktails, and so much more. This might be the next spot for your mahjong group. (The News & Observer)
Festival
The promise of a Dreamville follow-up is still unknown after WRAL obtained new documents about the potential festival. According to WRAL, there’s no obligation for festival organizers to host an April event. In 2024, Raleigh received $145.9 million in economic benefit from the fest.
Holiday
Time to break out the green — St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. Raleigh’s annual parade kicks off at 10 a.m. tomorrow, March 14, featuring green beer, live bands, giveaways, and plenty of food.
Play
Keep pounding playing. There’s a new Carolina Panthers-themed playground in east Raleigh. Barwell Road Park is getting some major upgrades, and first up is this football training-inspired play spot. (Raleigh Magazine)
Coming Soon
Whole Foods will open its third store in Cary and seventh in the Triangle at Preston Corners, formerly home to Lowes Foods. No opening date has been announced, but we’ll keep you in the loop. (Triangle Business Journal)
Drink
Knightdale is expecting its first local brick-and-mortar coffee shop later this year with a mission to bring awareness to mental health. Unhinged Coffee Co. has been popping up at farmers markets over the last year and will open next month on North First Street. (The News & Observer)
Open
Development update: The Triangle’s brand-new, 92,000-square-foot Life Time is officially open. The state-of-the-art facility offers boutique fitness studios, recovery resources, pickleball, personal training, and even a resort-style pool area. Take a look.*
Peak bloom has arrived at Sarah P. Duke Gardens’s Cherry Allèe, a little earlier than expected.
Expect the blossoms to last for less than a week — check the cherry blossom tracker online before you go. Plus, the gardens are under construction, and there is no visitor parking Monday through Friday. Plan ahead with a bus ride, rideshare, or a bike trip.
Our secret to dinner party compliments galore + unforgettable family feasts: artisan sourdough, pastries, and pasta from Wildgrain. Standout offerings include slow-fermented olive oil ciabatta, fresh rigatoni, lemon ginger biscuits, sourdough dinner rolls, and pepperoni pizza buns. Is your mouth watering yet? Our readers get $30 off their first order and free croissants for life.
The Oscars are this Sunday, and The Rialto is throwing a red carpet affair. Tickets are free, but reserve your spot in advance. Peek below for the vibes.
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