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Looking for the best coffee in the City of Oaks? Whether you’re aiming for a quick caffeine fix or a place to relax and enjoy a cup of joe, find your new favorite coffee shop with our guide featuring 30+ local cafes.
The Downtown Raleigh Alliance is hosting a Feminist First Friday celebration in honor of Women’s History Month, including 20+ women-owned food + business vendors, free headshots, and more.
Shop and support small businesses across 6AM City’s 26 markets with our online marketplace Six & Main — that’s where City Editor Cat found Botanical Bones, a superfood dog treat brand out of Asheville.
Head ~40 minutes outside of downtown Raleigh to Fearrington Village for a relaxing countryside getaway filled with fresh bites + elevated restaurants, fun shops, and beautiful landscaping.
The Downtown Raleigh Alliance released a set of major recommendations with the City of Raleigh to revitalize downtown as part of downtown’s economic development strategy, starting with Fayetteville Street.
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
The North Hills Innovation District keeps growing and growing — seven retailers are joining the district in micro-retail spaces selling local artisan goods and experiences.
Pallbearer Vintage is hosting a winter pop-up residency near Moore Square — don’t miss your chance to visit this curated secondhand goods store which showcases some of the Triangle’s coolest vintage vendors.
Let us do the hard work for you — this Raleighite gift guide is for every type of person on your gift list. The best part? These are local suggestions and require no shipping, just a quick trip to the store.
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars. Keep reading to find out the zodiac signs as Raleigh neighborhoods.
In case you are tasked with planning the perfect birthday — or any — dinner celebration, here are three dinners to treat someone special to in the City of Oaks.
Hub RTP is adding its first stay — a luxe Renaissance Hotel by Marriott — to add 250-rooms to the growing 100-acre development.
According to Kane Realty, this multi-phase development is waiting for market conditions to improve to continue buildout. Downtown South, just inside the beltline in south Raleigh, will feature a music venue and more entertainment opportunities.
What’s better than a present you can eat? We can’t think of much. So we’re highlighting a few foodie gift finds in the area including pre-made baskets, gourmet eggnog, and more.
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Learn how to make two classic cocktails from home using Durham Distillery’s Conniption American Dry and Barrel Aged Gin.
City Editors Cat + Allie visited Durham Distillery’s Corpse Reviver Cocktail Bar & Lounge to try a few festive cocktails featuring a mix of the distillery’s tried-and-true liquors + specialty features.
See what Editors Allie and Cat are shopping this year.
The North Hills Main District expansion is taking shape with its recently expanded 1,000 space parking deck, now open, and soon-to-open concierge service center.
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Downtown Raleigh is a great place to find one-of-a-kind gifts + fun holiday events while also supporting the local economy.
Check out these 20 yoga studios around the City of Oaks, which offer holistic wellness outside the studio, smoothies, international retreats, and more.
We asked our readers to scope out where Whataburger should call home in Raleigh — select your dream location below.
In November 2023, Whataburger President and CEO Ed Nelson said the company is eyeing Raleigh and Charlotte for a potential 2025 expansion of the Texas-based burger chain.
From mosquito repellent to bespoke denim, Raleigh’s business scene is truly inspired.
Don’t leave your out-of-town guests with nothing to do while they visit the City of Oaks. Our readers gave us restaurant and activity suggestions for every type of occasion — here are some of our favs.
Five local businesses are showing out for the holidays by transforming their space into festive pop-ups featuring creative cocktails, kitschy Christmas decor, and much more.
City Editor Cat recently popped over to Lake Boone Shopping Center to check out what’s new and coming soon, and to try a few established eateries.
For eight weeks, Raleigh will get to experience Miami’s luxury Bal Harbour Shops through a new traveling venture called Bal Harbour Shops ACCESS Pop-up.
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
We broke down the Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s quarterly report on the state of downtown. Read the highlights of the Q3 downtown Raleigh report.
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