Sip while you shop this holiday season via five unique Raleigh retail hot spots that have bars offering both alcoholic and nonalcoholic bevs.
So Baked
Ready to get this bread? Test your smarts on our city’s bread scene—from local bakeries and grain to college baking programs and more.
You’ve Got Mail!
Whether you’re a fashionista, cocktail connoisseur, foodie or vinyl lover, here’s four monthly subscription boxes you should check out.
Picturesque Pup
In the debut children’s book from Raleigh Magazine’s EIC, Melissa Howsam, Maltese pup Millie teaches kids that size doesn’t equal worth.
The Third Place
A new bar, bottle shop and elevated food spot dubbed Gussie’s is opening in the former Soul Taco space in mid-November.
Taking the Temp
Let’s hear it for the Pack! NC State ranked 28th on a 2024 Best Colleges list—and seven more trending topics right now.
A Fine Prospect
Former Cucciolo Terrazza chef Alex Ricci opened his first restaurant, Prospects Craft Kitchen & Cocktail Bar, last month in Downtown Raleigh.
On the Fringe
Rock the fringe fashion trend from staples to accessories—think clutches, earrings, cult-fave sneakers and more.
Mix It Up
Raleigh Mag nominates 10 bartenders for its Best Bartender Award—these 10 ’tenders have no doubt earned their bar shakers—but only one will earn the crown.
Dude Refresh
According to Raleigh experts, here are the top men’s cosmetic treatments males are getting on their lunch break to rejuvenate their appearance.



