Forget the played-out dinner date. These first date spots in Raleigh help spark conversation, intimacy and romance by day and night.
Inside Vivian Howard’s Theodosia in OBX
Vivian Howard’s newest restaurant, Theodosia at The Sanderling Resort in Duck, pairs local seafood, layered storytelling and breathtaking sound-side views into one of NC’s most memorable dining experiences.
20 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week, Aug. 6–12
Rock out with Keanu Reeves and Dogstar at The Ritz + 19 more local reasons to get out of the house this week, Aug. 6–12.
Dr. Dog Takes on AVL Sounds Fest
Raleigh Mag chats with Dr. Dog ahead of their performance at the Hopscotch-adjacent AVL Sounds Fest in Asheville.
Iris Coffee Lab’s Madeleine Rising Up in Smoky Hollow
From the team behind Iris Coffee Lab comes Madeleine, a bakery and cafe showcasing world-class coffee and bread.
14 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week, July 30–Aug. 5
The circus is in town as Left Hook Coffee unveils their new location + 13 more local ways to get out of the house this week.
“Nightmare Scenario” Following Noah Kahan Concert
The fan experience post Noah Kahan’s July 25 Carter-Finley show was less than ideal, as tons of attendees were stranded at the stadium unable to get a ride home.
Raleigh’s Freshest Finds
With produce paranoia on the rise, these farm-fresh Raleigh spots offer a closer connection to your food this summer.
Heat, Hills, Humidity: Peachtree Road Race
I ventured down to Atlanta to run the 10K Peachtree Road Race on July Fourth—here’s how my experience went.
NC Hemp Bill Could Ban Most THC Products
North Carolina lawmakers are advancing HB 328, a bill that could ban most hemp-derived THC products sold today.



