APEX Fashion meets sustainability at Rose & Lee Co., a woman’s clothing, accessory and gift boutique that specializes in clothing made domestically or internationally in factories practicing transparency and fair working conditions. Additionally, the boutique’s jewelry, accessories and most of its gifts are made by women overcoming extraordinary circumstances all around the world. “We believe that you don’t have to travel across the globe to make a difference,” says owner Amber Rose. “We bring these women’s stories from around the world back to our home in Apex, giving you the powerful opportunity to use your purchasing power for good.” roseandleeco.com
Rose & Lee Collective
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Sweets By Shayda
DURHAM Presentation alone will have you drooling over Shayda Wilson’s desserts—but just wait until you sink your teeth into them. Wilson, who earned her pastry chops at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, started Sweets by Shayda in 2014, initially selling her confections at local farmers markets in the Triangle. Since then, she’s been perfecting her macaron recipe and adding various pastries and cakes to the menu—think pain au chocolat and tiramisu eclairs. Now, Wilson’s first brick-and-mortar pastry shop and cafe is open in downtown Durham, serving macarons in a plethora of delectable flavors, from lavender to salted caramel to red velvet. sweetsbyshayda.com
Sweets By Shayda
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Raleigh Brewing Arboretum at Weston
CARY Raleigh Brewing Company opened its second taproom (not including its RDU Airport locations) last year in Cary’s Arboretum shopping center in an effort to more widely embrace and enhance the Triangle community. While the brewery’s Neil Street location in Raleigh is very industrial, the Arboretum location has more of a neighborhood-friendly English pub atmosphere that’s perfect for getting together with friends for a pint or two of Raleigh Brewing’s popular brews. And whenever it’s safe for them to do so, the Cary brewery will also host fun events like yoga classes, run clubs and cycle clubs. raleighbrewing.com/arboretum-cary.
Raleigh Brewing
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TRU Deli and Wine Bar
By day, TRU Deli and Wine Bar is a haven for sandwich lovers—a plethora of meats, cheeses, veggies and sauces allow you to make the sandwich of your dreams. By night, oenophiles, hop-heads and spirits lovers alike delight over a glass of vino, beer or housemade cocktails—with daily drink specials to cheers to. On Tuesdays, sip on $3 well drinks; Wednesdays, $4 craft beers; and Thursdays, $5 bottles of wine (!). Sandwiches are available in the evening as well—get yours cold or toasted, or turn it into a wrap or salad. And with the ability to create your own meal, every experience at TRU is satisfactory. trudeli.com
TRU Deli and Wine Bar
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J. Lights Market & Cafe
DURHAM J. Lights is a one-stop shop for all food and beverage necessities, whether you’re looking to eat a meal right at the moment or grab a snack and a soda for later. Owner Jared Burton modeled the market and cafe after Charlotte’s The Common Market, a convenience store, restaurant and bar, and one of his favorite places in the Queen City. Tasty lunch and dinner options include loaded sandwiches, salads and wings—with beer, wine and cocktails to boot—for dine-in or to-go. And if you’re just feeling snacky, J. Light’s market is well-equipped with a diverse selection of local goodies, from Carolina Kettle chips to Memaw’s lemon cooler cookies. Nom nom. jlightsmarket.com
This year, Raleigh Mag will select 20 up-and-coming 20-somethings who are making a difference in Raleigh to be recognized and profiled in our April 2021 issue.
We are asking you to nominate New Influential and Rising Star 20-somethings in our city from all fields of endeavor—from entrepreneurs, civic-minded folks, community makers and influencers to those making waves in the arts, economic development, media, dining and hospitality, politics, and real estate and development.
Nominees must:
Be 29 years or younger on May 1, 2021
Not have been a previous honoree
Have made an impact on his or her company or community
Be or show the potential to be a leader
Nomination Deadline: Feb. 22, 2021.
For consideration, please provide:
Name of nominator, name of nominee, nominee email address and insta handle (if applicable), birthdate, industry, title/endeavor, plus: Why this person deserves this recognition.
Brandon Cordrey, VAE Jedidiah Gant, urban art fund FLIGHT as well as the Raleigh Murals Project Zalman “Zali” Raffael, Carolina Ballet Taylor White, muralist Ashley Cagle, Wake County Economic Development Patrice Graham, Colors of Yoga Bill King, Downtown Raleigh Alliance David Shaner, letsgetoffline.com Nation Hahn, EducationNC and Reach NC Voices Sarah Day Owen Wiskirchen, Raleigh Convergence Michelle Blaser,The Pollinatr Brittany Bell, ABC11 meteorologist Oscar Diaz, 2019 James Beard Award semifinalist for best chef Cappie Peete, 2020 James Beard-nominated for outstanding wine program Krystle Swenson, pastry chef, Crawford and Son Michael Thor, 2020 restaurateurs of the year by the NCRLA; co-owner, Whiskey Kitchen Lindsay Saunders, communications and outreach professional Mary Sell, energy and environment planner for the Triangle J Council of Governments; serves on Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Ashton Smith, program manager, Citrix; vice chair, Dix Park Master Plan Advisory Committee; boards of affordable housing development nonprofit DHIC and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences Kia Baker, executive director of nonprofit Southeast Raleigh Promise Nick Neptune, GM, Transfer Co; Raleigh advocate Amber Smith, founder, Activate Good Joselle Torres, development officer, Meals on Wheels Patrick Buffkin, City Council Jonathan Melton,City Council Nicole Stewart, development director, NC Conservation Network Jessica Holmes, Wake County commissioner; employment law attorney Jenna Wadsworth, youngest woman ever elected to public office in NC (Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Board of Supervisors) David Meeker, Carpenter Development Group (Trophy, State of Beer and more) Bryan Kane, SLI Capital (development East End Market) Kimarie Ankenbrand, leader, JLL commercial real estate and property investment Merritt Atkins, marketing lead, Holt Brothers
If you’re a last-minute kinda guy or gal—don’t fret, there’s still time to impress bae this Valentine’s Day. Peep our roundup of romantic specials and activities from some of our fave spots around town—and, best part, it’ll look like you put a lot of time and thought into it. You’re welcome.
Send you and la petite amito Paris (metaphorically) with these Euro-inspired to-go cocktails from Coquette Brasserie, paired with one of the resto’s famous quiches. Choose from four cocktail ops (sold in the cutest little bottles)–just in time for cheersing your Valentine on Valentine’s. P.S. Bring the glass containers back to get $2 off your next to-go cocktail purchase!
This virtual craft beer fest celebrating the craft beer communities of both North Carolina and New York runs all weekend long. A $15 online registration gets you unlimited access to festival content and performances. Or, upgrade to VIP status to score the ultimate Valentine’s Day weekend package, including a 12-pack of NC craft beer, a box of locally made chocolates and a customized festival beer glass.
Let us upgrade ya. Elevate date night by bringing the Alamo Drafthouse experience home for the perfect Valentine’s—think dinner and a movie, plus a bottle of wine, two commemorative Champagne glasses and a movie poster puzzle to boot. And if you’d rather go out—consider renting a private theater for you Valentine, galentines and your palentines!
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! Let the good times roll, indeed, with Stanbury’s Mardi Gras-themed Cajun-inspired takeout (Sunday through Tuesday, Feb. 14–16). Preorder your pick for the perfect upscale-comfort food combination feast that we promise your boo will be eager to thank you for.
“It may be normal, darling; but I’d rather be natural.” Take in a matinee of the classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s ($5 per ticket)at Raleigh’s famed Rialto over some Champs (or beer, wine, cider—whatever speaks to you)—and, afterward, extend the date at one of Five Points’ cherished restaurants for dinner.
For a more casual (but supremely delish) night in, order takeout or delivery from Oakwood Pizza Box, arguably the best (and biggest) pizza in town. Pizzas up to 18 inches pizzas will easily satisfy your appetite. And don’t forget to add the bottle of wine or brews.
Woof! There it is… International Pet Day is April 11—and no doubt your feed will be overrun with adorbs pets the world over. And, sure, your doggos, kitties, birdies, etc. promise to be the star of your news feed (and life), but we think your fur-child could deserve the extended spotlight by being featured in the pages of our Raleigh Magazine April issue. It promises to be the cat’s meow.
To have your furry friend potentially featured in our April issue, send us your cutest and/or most fun pet photo.
