Raleigh Magazine reveals the 2024 Best Bars, from cocktail to dive and everything in between—including Best Overall and Best Bartender.
Raleigh’s 2024 Best Bartender
Meet your 2024 Best Bartender. Gussie’s bar guru Kaylah Thomas grabs the coveted crown from last year’s winning mixologist Kelly Lynch.
Raleigh 2025 James Beard Semifinalists
The James Beard Foundation just announced its 2025 semifinalists, and a host of Raleigh + NC standouts made the list.
Super Bowl Like a Chef
We tapped Raleigh chefs + bartenders to create Super Bowl snacks and drinks based on the hottest food and bev trends—from mocktails to vegan eats and more.
Brewery Bhavana Fenton to Open This Spring
Bhavana nirvana—extended. DTR-based dim sum den Brewery Bhavana is now loading its first additional location, slated to unfold at Fenton April 18.
Vivace’s Seven Fishes Christmas Eve Tradition Turns 15
Vivace’s annual Feast of the Seven Fishes serves up seven fresh seafood courses to celebrate Christmas Eve.
More Holiday Pop-Up Bars Emerge
A handful of Triangle holiday pop-up bars will keep you merry and bright this season with themed cocktails and festive decorations.
The Hippo Wine Bar Is Undergoing a Revamp
Local North South Hospitality—the same team behind Gussie’s—has acquired The Hippo Wine Bar and is giving it a refresh, with added food to boot.
Hone-Sharpen Brings Culinary Classes to Smoky Hollow
Culinary instructor Cherisse Byers’ Hone-Sharpen concept is cooking up classes, lectures and competitions at Smoky Hollow in early 2025.
Downtown Raleigh Is Having an Italian Renaissance
Italian restaurants are having a moment in DTR—specifically Glenwood South—with a handful of new spots coming onto the scene in the last few months.