Set within a year-round skylit garden, the RH eatery is unlike anything Raleigh has ever seen, complete with a landscaped Wine Terrace influenced by Europe’s classical gardens—seamlessly blending the indoor and outdoor spaces with RH Outdoor lounge spaces, pleached London plane trees and shade canopies.
Those luxe details extend into the menus to include new signature dishes like whole grilled branzino, grilled vegetable & shrimp salad, and the “best fried chicken sandwich in America” (!). And don’t sleep on the caviar specialties or brunch, the latter serving up the likes of Italian benedict, Aussie steak and eggs, and Swedish pancakes.
Rounding out the experience is the Wine Bar with global vino and Champagne selects, plus spritzes, to savor on the rooftop or as you meander the gallery. Either way, a real treat. rh.com
Here’s how the RM team gets in the holiday spirit.
There’s ~snow~ place like home for the holidays! Raleigh is already turning into a winter wonderland, with twinkly lights lining the streets of DTR and North Hills and businesses all over town decked out in decorations. To further get you in the spirit, we tapped the Raleigh Magazine team for their fave holiday traditions around town. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, indeed!
“My Christmas Eve holiday open house” —Gina Stephens, Publisher, @ginasdawgs
“Going to see The Nutcracker at the Carolina Ballet with my daughter. I grew up going to see The Nutcracker with my mom in Florence, SC, and continuing the tradition with my own daughter has been magical. We do a lunch date before going to the show and spend the afternoon watching the ballet.” —Elliott Harrell, Contributing Writer
“Driving around and looking at decorations with a Krispy Kreme donut and hot cocoa in hand.” —Laura Brummett, Contributing Writer
“Going to see The Nutcracker” —Liz Wynne, Contributing Writer
“The North Hills tree lighting!” —Emily O’Brien, Contributing Writer
“Bright holiday lights everywhere, especially around Pullen Park” —Susannah Richardson, Contributing Writer
Bean into the espresso martini rage? Here are some local spots to grab a sip.
Ain’t no *beans* about it—espresso martinis are still riding high on the popularity train. Affectionately dubbed “the adult vodka Red Bull,” the cult-favorite nostalgic bev is one of the top-selling cocktails in the country.
With the power to wake you up and mess you up at the same time, it’s the perf pick-me-up for a night on the town. Here, a few of our fave intoxicating and delish iterations at local bars and restos to enjoy for National Espresso Day Nov. 23—and beyond. Cheers!
Sir Walter Coffee Leave it to Sir Walter to mix up a beautiful blend of vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, housemade vanilla syrup, heavy cream and Remedy Mexican chocolate bitters for its original espresso tini. Not to mention its other riffs featuring Fireball, Jameson and Four Roses, respectively.
Killjoy Up and at ’em! Killjoy’s take on the buzzy cocktail—appropriately dubbed Good Morning—features vodka, brown sugar-coffee vermouth and cocoa bitters, making for a sweet and caffeinated bev that’ll surely keep you wired and satisfied.
Brewery Bhavana Bhavana’s ’tini is oh-so-golden indeed, what with vodka, espresso, corn milk, amaro averna, coffee and cocoa bitters providing a unique balance of sweet and savory. Harry Styles would approve.
Bittersweet Both slightly bitter and sweet, the cocktail and dessert lounge’s OG espresso martini stars vodka and a freshly pulled shot of sweetened espresso. And if you’re looking to switch things up, the chai espresso martini is also a hit.
Mulino No matter what time of day it is, Mulino’s After Midnight spin—made with Tito’s vodka, espresso, Tonka and spiced Mexican liqueur—is always a good idea. Even better if you pair it with dessert!
Watts & Ward The best way to sip pretty within Watts’ moody digs is with its coffee-forward bev in hand, a mixture of New Amsterdam vodka, Illy cold brew, Kamora coffee liqueur and orgeat.
Hummingbird A little birdie told us this Dock 1053 resto’s Talking Bird cocktail—a unique blend of cold brew, Cruzan blackstrap, Campari, coconut cream, chai and Angostura bitters—is a sleeper, er caffeinated, hit.
Corpse Reviver An espresso ’tini made with Durham Distillery gin? Say less. Also don’t sleep on the s’more martini feat. coffee, chocolate & mocha Damn Fine Liqueur, vodka, bruleed marshmallow and graham cracker. It’s, well, damn fine indeed.
Temps may be cooling down, but local + national news is only heating up as we near the end of 2024. Here, we round up some of the latest newsy tidbits that should be on your radar.
Say goodbye to all your parking probs. … Free two-hour parking in select DTR decks has officially begun!
Delayed/canceled flight? No problem. The Department of Transportation ruled all airlines in the U.S. must automatically refund passengers for a canceled or delayed flight in cash–not just a voucher.
All aboard! The North Carolina Railroad Company received a $105 million grant for transformational modern rail improvements, allowing for increased ridership and new routes.
Catch flights, not feelings. RDU has announced two new international flights: Nonstop to Bermuda, beginning April 11, and Calgary, Canada, launching in June.
Nothing’s finer! Attendance at the 2024 NC State Fair hit a post-pandemic high with almost a million visitors.
In colorful news, local artist Lidia Churakova completed a new mural in DTR as part of a pedestrian safety initiative.
In need of a new furry friend? Wake County Animal Shelter is celebrating Adopt a Senior Pet Month through November.
Transit takeaway: GoTriangle is adding 10 new bus stops along its ZWX route that will provide better connectivity between Zebulon, Wendell and Raleigh.
I-440 drama lives on. The bridge over Western Boulevard will be closed for construction over the next couple of weeks, with the project expected to be complete before Thanksgiving.
Village District could be getting a little more, ahem, social. Aiming to add to the roster of approved social districts in the Triangle, the proposal first came before Raleigh City Council in mid-October, but was tabled to gather more resident feedback. Many people who live nearby have expressed concerns over security, strewn garbage and fear that “bad behavior” could spill over into the surrounding neighborhoods.
As of press time, a public hearing is being held Thursday, Nov. 14, and the issue is not expected to go before council again until January—with the hope that the social district will go into effect early 2025. Though some Village Districters are opposed to the social district, several businesses already plan to participate, including Postino, Cantina 18, Tazza Kitchen, Goodnights Comedy Club and Flying Biscuit Cafe—to name just a few.
“By designating Village District as a Sip n’ Stroll social district, we’d be able to increase pedestrian activity throughout the entire center to create a more connected and dynamic experience for shoppers,” emphasizes Regency Centers GM Brooke Conn.
Once (or if) the district earns social status, Village frequenters’ll will be able to sip, stroll and shop among the area’s participating establishments—plus in public gathering spaces within the proposed boundaries of Clark Avenue, Daniels Street, Smallwood Drive, Woodburn Road and Cameron Street—making your 2025 Village hangs more spirited and bright, indeed. shopvillagedistrict.com
