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Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Raleigh
Dining in Raleigh is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
November 12, 2025 10:20 AM
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Victoria Scott-Miller in front of a Liberation Station pop-up shop.
City
Liberation Station to open in downtown Raleigh this summer
The children’s bookstore will be the first of its kind in the Triangle.
April 4, 2023
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Anne Weber
Two people holding up beer in Funguys glasses.
Food
3 must-try beers at Funguys Brewing
This local spot won our Raleigh Brewery Bracket.
April 3, 2023
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Anne Weber
A girl and a dog sitting on a blanket in Flowers Field at Dix Park.
Work
Great spots to work outside in Raleigh
When the sun’s out, the world is your workspace — keep reading for 15 sunny spots that are perfect to work outside at in the City of Oaks.
March 2, 2023
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Anne Weber
An aisle runs between potted and hanging plants in a covered outdoor market.
City
Frolic through these farmers markets
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up six farmers markets around Raleigh, NC.
January 31, 2023
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Vagney Hampshire
A group of people under a heater at Whiskey Kitchen
Food
50+ places with heated patios in Raleigh
Don’t let the weather get you down — try 50 local hot spots while keeping your crew cozy on these heated patios.
January 13, 2023
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Staff
Barkitecture Triangle 2022 Fat Cat Winner
Events
Spot reimagined pet architecture at Triangle Barkitecture
Triangle Barkitecture is a one-of-a-kind pet architecture competition that raises money for local animal rescues like Friends of Wake County Animal Center.
September 19, 2022
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Anne Weber
A spread of pork + chive dumplings, kimchi tots, and salmon crudo.
Play
18 Raleigh influencers to follow
Fill your feed with everything Raleigh. Here are 18 of the top Instagram accounts and influencers to start following to help you get around the City of Oaks. Fill your feed with everything Raleigh.
September 8, 2022
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Scooter art tour in Raleigh
Scoot your way around the City of Oaks and check out various local artworks and museums.
June 10, 2022
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Cat George
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Food
9 places to enjoy tea in Raleigh
Enjoy a floral cup of tea in Raleigh’s best shops + tea rooms offering premium leaves and blends.
May 9, 2022
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Cat George
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Help stock Little Free Pantries around Raleigh
Find one of the many Little Free Pantries around Raleigh to drop off food and other items to help our community fight food insecurity.
January 28, 2022
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Anne Weber
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NC State’s women’s basketball back in AP’s top 10 after defeating Notre Dame
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Brianna Williams
A snowy bridge at Pullen Park in 2022.
Travel and Outdoors
3 places to enjoy a snow day sledding in Raleigh
Make the most of the snow days by taking the adventure to a prime sledding spot near you.
February 20, 2025
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Irregardless in 1975 and now.
Irregardless celebrates 50 years in Raleigh
This vegetarian-friendly restaurant has been on West Morgan Street for half a century serving plant-based and omnivorous bites alike. We sat down with owner Lee Robinson to learn more about Irregardless’s past and what’s next for the Raleigh legend.
February 19, 2025
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Allie Remhof
Helleborus Cinnamon blooming at Juniper Level Botanic Garden in Raleigh, NC.
Try This: Juniper Level Botanic Garden
This 10-acre educational, research, and display garden is only open a few weekends a year.
February 19, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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When you choose to support RALtoday, you’re investing in more than just a daily newsletter — you’re investing in a stronger, more informed community.
February 19, 2025
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Food
Contemporary restaurant Peregrine opens at The Exchange Raleigh this spring
Multi-use development The Exchange Raleigh will welcome Peregrine, founded by Saif Rahman + Patrick Shanahan.
February 18, 2025
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Danyale Daniels
A skyline view from the Boylan Bridge.
Wake County’s 2024 tourism stats outperforms national, state averages
From hotel taxes and 400+ events, Wake County had a banner year for tourism in 2024 — we’re diving into the stats from 2024
February 17, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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Retail
The Green Monkey will close its storefront in March
Gift shop and bar The Green Monkey will close its doors on Saturday, March 15 but plans to move operations online.
February 14, 2025
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Danyale Daniels