A Toast to Tequila
When many of us think of tequila, our minds go instantly to margaritas. As refreshing as a good margarita is, this National Tequila Day, we urge you to get a
Seeing Blue
Melissa Lowery’s gorgeous turquoise jewelry catches your eye and it can be hard to look away. A self-taught jewelry artist who founded SSD Jewelry in 2003, Lowery creates the bright
Green with Envy
Green, the color of nature, is associated with feelings of energy and harmony. Bringing vibrant green decorations into your home will make any space feel lively, yet peaceful—and will leave
An Ethiopian Experience
Nafkot Ethiopian Restaurant continues the legacy of the longstanding Abyssinia in Mission Valley. Zenebe Wolde always dreamed of opening a restaurant. When he drove a taxi years ago and people asked
Grill Pork Chops… Like a Chef
James Beard, for whom the prestigious culinary awards are named, once said, “If I had to narrow my choice of meats down to one for the rest of my life,
Healthy Home
By Linda Jennings Never have plumbing products been more essential. After spending so much time inside with the recent telework and stay-at-home orders, homeowners are remodeling. And as consumers and builders
Five Outside – Summer Picks
Photo courtesy of Bill Russ, visitnc.com Occoneechee Mountain State Natural AreaHILLSBOROUGHThe highest point in the Triangle, Occoneechee Mountain offers a 350-foot-high expansive view. Four hiking trails flow through the park
Create Your Own Brewgaloo
Downtown Raleigh’s annual Brewgaloo festival celebrates craft beer from 110 breweries across North Carolina, making it the second largest craft beer festival in the country. During the two-day festival, attendees
Cash Concerned
Dear Restaurant Guru, In order to avoid transmitting germs during the coronavirus outbreak, we hear it’s better to pay at restaurants using a personal card rather than cash. But it
In Need of Reform
The restaurant industry as a whole needs big structural change; in Raleigh, the conversations are happening and the work is getting started. Early last month, Sara Dye, who once managed the
