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Restaurant Roundup
🍽️ Eat up
Big Cat is on Brookside Drive, the former home of Brookside Bodega and Otomi. | Photo by RALtoday
Looking for the next new restaurant hitting Oak City’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in Raleigh — plus, some spots coming soon. Keep tabs on this list and bookmark it to stay ahead of the culinary curve.
March openings
Big Cat, 1000 Brookside Dr. | Global-inspired
This new eatery comes from a group of local heavy-hitters like Cheetie Kumar + Paul Siler from Ajja, and its vibrant menu features everything from NC oysters and nine-layer dip to za’atar waffle fries and spicy pork belly.
Littlefoot Matcha, 234 Fayetteville St. | Matcha
Downtown Raleigh’s smallest store now has a weekly matcha pop-up. The menu features bevs like a maple sesame matcha latte, matcha cortados, and optional salted honey cold foam.
Coming Soon
Vic’s Pizzeria, 5434 Six Forks Rd. | Italian | Expected opening: Spring 2026
Vic’s will open a new North Raleigh location at the corner of Six Forks and Millbrook, and this new spot will include a drive thru for pick-up orders.
Biddy Thomas, Gateway Plaza | Southern-inspired | Expected opening: Spring 2026
This new “urban oasis” 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.
This home with a helipad, basketball court, and floating spiral staircase is for sale — and it used to be the home of a real estate fraudster. After being abandoned and coated in graffiti, the home is back to its former glory. Meet 12660 Boyce Mill Rd.(The News & Observer)
Number
$12.75 million. That’s how much new Wolfpack head coach Justin Gainey will make over his five-year contract. Former head coach Will Wade’s contract was $17 million over six years. (WRAL)
Cause
April is National Volunteer Month, a celebration of those who give back to their communities. In Raleigh, it’s the perfect time to start volunteering (or take your service to the next level) with 40 opportunities to get involved across town.
Read
Where do you want to see a Little Free Library in Raleigh? This Reddit post in r/ShowerThoughts considers that one of the best locations may be in an airport, and personally, we’d love to see one at Dix Park’s big field. Share your suggestions.
Try This
If “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” hitting theaters last week stirs up gaming nostalgia, head to a local arcade. Super Rad Retro Lounge powers up the experience with plenty of retro gaming — no cheat codes necessary.
Travel
Attention traveling foodies — plan a trip to Montgomery Sky Farm in Leicester, NC (~4 hours from Raleigh) for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience. Chef Taylor Montgomery just becamea James Beard finalist for theunique private dining offered on his own farm.
Jobs
The process is super easy and far more cost-effective than using a recruiter.” That’s what one business owner said about hiring through our Job Board. See for yourself — post your open positions for free.
The Buy
Popular warm-weather essentials to buy before they sell out:
🪭 Stay cool with this portable rechargeable fan that’s small enough to fit in your pocket.
🍔 Become the grillmaster of the neighborhood with this top-rated burger press that’s dishwasher safe.
🩴 Instead of flat sandals that make your feet ache, opt for these arch support flip flops with added support and cushioning.
🎒 Get this 4.9-star rated cooler backpack with a large, leak-proof interior, dedicated dry pocket, built-in bottle opener, and mesh side pockets.
👚 Beat the heat with this casual cap sleeve tee that’s available in 10+ colors.
Happy Monday, Raleigh. Mezcalito opens its first Raleigh location today at 1000 Social, and its Apex location is one of my family’s favorite spots. Think: Elevated Mexican food, gigantic margaritas, and vibrant decor.
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