A baby boutique, a float spa, a yoga-meets-strength studio, a new arts hub and more: here’s what’s new around Raleigh this month.
Add Sanctum to Your Daily Ritual
Worth the ~hour drive from Raleigh, Sanctum serves up all-day eats and drinks (breakfast, coffee, brunch, lunch, dinner) in a whimsical space.
Local Legend: Bella Monica
Bella Monica proves a great Italian restaurant isn’t just about top-tier authentic family recipes, it’s about familial service and a warm, welcoming environment.
Slop Bowls, Fro-Yo and More Fads Raleigh Loves Then Hates
In a city with a constant craving for what’s next, trends easily take hold, with several more restaurants clumsily and quickly open to feed the fad.
GLP-1s Are Reshaping Bodies—And Beauty Standards
As GLP-1-era bodies reshape beauty standards and appetite, the return of ultra-thin ideals is raising complicated questions about wellness and what we’re really chasing.
Raleigh Restaurant News—What’s Opening + Closing
New openings, closures, permits and restaurant buzz: catch up on everything happening across Raleigh’s food and beverage scene.
E-Scooter/Bike Corrals Add Color to DTR
Recently painted e-bike/scooter corrals in Downtown add pops of color while designating where to park.
Check Into Alcove at The Gables Hotel
Inviting both neighbors and out-of-town guests, The Gables’ on-site all-day Euro-style cafe Alcove will serve up morning coffee and afternoon cocktails.
Raleigh’s Boutique Fitness Boom
With a plethora of fitness studios popping up across the city—especially Pilates—Raleigh has found a new kind of popular lifestyle category.
State of Beer Enters New Era
State of Beer is entering a new era under ownership of North South Hospitality (of Gussie’s and Hippo Wine Bar).



