A slew of new restaurants, bars and coffee shops have opened in Raleigh in the past month. Here’s where to eat and drink around town.
New Year’s Eve Parties Around Town
Ring in 2026 Raleigh style with the city’s best New Year’s Eve parties, prix fixe dinners, Champagne toasts and more.
Lily Seabird, Over and Over Again
Raleigh Magazine talks lyrics, home and Leonard Cohen with Burlington-based indie rocker and songwriter Lily Seabird.
Meet Your People’s Choice Bartender
Discover Il Matrimonio—the award-winning old-fashioned riff from Sous Terre’s Sean McKinney, crowned Raleigh’s top cocktail at the Cocktail Classic.
Smash Social Now Serving
Pingpong, darts, cocktails and vibes collide at Smash Social Club—Raleigh’s newest upscale playground for food, drinks and high-energy fun on Glenwood.
Winter Retail Therapy
A host of new spots to check out in Raleigh—from fashion boutiques and a romance bookstore to unique art and vintage shopping selects.
Urban Olive Takes Root at Transfer Co.
Family heritage takes root at Transfer Co. Food Hall with modern Mediterranean restaurant Urban Olive, opening in early December.
Michelin Unpacked: Did We Expect Too Much?
Michelin has arrived in the South. We break down the Stars, Bibs, snubs and surprises across Raleigh and the Triangle.
Raleigh’s New Wellness Hub
Eric and Corey Stahl’s recently bowed functional wellness outpost Bloom Collective offers a whimsical hub for healthy NA bevs, creative workshops and more.
Stadium Concerts Are Back
Carter-Finley is set to be a part-time music venue.