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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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Restaurants
Chef Cheetie Kumar is bringing vibrant food to Five Points
The Garland team will open a new concept called Ajja near downtown.
April 12, 2023
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Culture
Raleigh’s Spring 2023 bucket list
How many items will you check off?
April 7, 2023
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Food
The sky’s the limit at these 8 rooftop bars
Take in views of the Triangle as you sip on delicious drinks.
April 5, 2023
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Food
3 must-try beers at Funguys Brewing
This local spot won our Raleigh Brewery Bracket.
April 3, 2023
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Festivals
How to experience the Dreamville Festival without a ticket
Four ways to join the fun for free.
March 29, 2023
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Food
8 local eateries led by women
Discover new places to dine.
March 22, 2023
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March Madness Brewery Bracket
Food
RALtoday brewery bracket
The best of Raleigh beer.
March 6, 2023
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City
Dreamville Fest’s star-studded lineup
Yeah! The 2023 festival is going to be good.
February 28, 2023
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Sports
Here’s where we’re watching UNC vs. Duke this Saturday 🏀
February 27, 2023
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A new apartment building, The Signal, in Seaboard Station.
Development
Phase one of Seaboard Station is almost complete
We have the latest updates on the $500 million development next to William Peace University.
February 27, 2023
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Uplift the Earth with a downtown cleanup, vendor market, and ticketed party and support The Great Raleigh Cleanup’s mission of a litter-free Raleigh.
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Try This: Marbles Kids Museum hosts adult-only 21Marbles event
Have a night of fun at 21Marbles, an event by the Marbles Kids Museum featuring science-centered activities and more.
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Celebrate National Poetry Month in Raleigh with 3 events
Maximize this National Poetry Month by attending different events in Oak City. Whether you’re an active poet or an admirer, there’s something for everyone.
April 7, 2025
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Three photos from Duke's Elite Eight game against Alabama in 2025.
Sports
Duke falls in Final Four, Flagg still projected to go No. 1
The Blue Devils lost to fellow No. 1 seed Houston 70-67 after a thrilling comeback by the Cougars. Freshman star Cooper Flagg remains at the top of the 2025 NBA Draft class.
April 6, 2025
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Rainy day activities in Raleigh
Save these 20+ indoor, rainy day activities in the City of Oaks for every type of Raleighite.
April 4, 2025
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The MICHELIN Guide is coming to NC
As the MICHELIN Guide is set to visit NC and we’re asking for your local expert opinion on where to dine in the City of Oaks.
April 3, 2025
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