March 2017
Island Time
Somewhere in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean on a pink sand beach on a three-and-a-half-mile-long island, someone is drinking a Goombay Smash while they stare off into crystal clear water. I can’t bring you […]
March 2017
March 2017
Kitchen Gadgets
Good cooks love kitchen gadgets, but fun doesn’t always have to mean frivolous! Almost all of these gadgets and gizmos are actually useful. 1. Goverre Portable Wine Tumbler Don’t worry about spilling your wine again […]
March 2017
Heart Felt Fashion
An ancient technique transforms silk and wool into wearable art When you hear the word “felting” you may imagine cute woolen mice or a pair of slippers, but you won’t find many woodland creatures at Nadia […]
March 2017
Restaurant Guru
Dear Restaurant Guru, Last Wednesday my boyfriend and I went out to dinner. We asked the hostess to sit at a table in the bar; the area was empty. She seated us at a two-top; […]
March 2017
Love at the Courthouse
We spent Valentine’s Day at the Raleigh courthouse eagerly awaiting couples to walk through the door. Even though it was an uneventful Tuesday, many couples were eager and elated to say, “I do.” Augusto and […]
March 2017
Day Trip: Washington
Though affectionately referred to as “Little Washington,” this North Carolina town founded in 1776 was the first in America to be named after George Washington. Located on the banks of the Pamlico River, this small […]
March 2017
Musical Review: The Bodyguard
It’s must be daunting to step into Whitney Houston’s shoes, but Grammy Award-nominated recording artist Deborah Cox does an admirable job performing the role of Rachel Marron in the Broadway version of “The Bodyguard” at […]
March 2017
March 2017
Bye, Bye Bingo
Bar bingo days may be numbered. It’s not just senior citizens who are enjoying the bingo revival at local bars. Most players are in their 20s. Bingo is back, offering bargoers options beyond trivia. However, […]
March 2017
Raincoats: Spring Showers
Raleighites should take note of the Boy Scout’s motto: “Be prepared!” One moment the sun is out and the next, a downpour. So how to plan for rain without looking like Paddington Bear? Check out […]
