This season’s trend leans fashion and function, with classic coats boasting fresh details.
Neighborhood Debuts New Name + Programming
Smoky Hollow’s Neighborhood bar dubbed new name, Moon Room, along with programming like jazz and vinyl DJ nights.
Make Rooms Larger by Going Monochromatic
One is ~not~ the loneliest number when she’s got depth. Enliven—and enlarge nooks by enveloping in rich hues to create a seamless, monochromatic design.
Element Gastropub Team Announces New Concept
New plant-forward restaurant marian. by the Element Gastropub team is opening in the former Plates Kitchen space on Glenwood Avenue in late January.
Reflecting on Legends Past + Plans for the Future
Downtown Raleigh’s iconic LGBTQ+ nightclub complex Legends is moving to a new location in the Warehouse District later this year. Here, we explore its past + future.
Election Aftermath
Rant: A local Raleighite disenchanted by the need for “mental health counseling” in the wake of the 2024 election speaks out.
Raleigh’s Next Police Chief
Raleigh Magazine sat down with outgoing Police Chief Estella Patterson to chat top priorities for Raleigh’s next chief—and who it could be.
The Bartender’s Pantry
Jim Meehan’s third book, The Bartender’s Pantry, is a crash course consolidating decades of know-how so you can craft the perfect cocktail.
Our Fave Local Dumpling Spots
Raleigh’s got a ream of uberdelish dim sum outposts that are worth getting lost in all that dumpling sauce for. Here, five of our fave dumpling spots.
The Hottest Local Food Trucks to Try Now
Al’s Market Truck is brewing coffee and convenience in Raleigh—plus global flavors and desserts from three other local food trucks.



