Experience the perfect blend of science-inspired aesthetics, local camaraderie and a diverse drink selection at Gateway Plaza’s new Natural Science bar.
Turn up the Heat
Stay warm via the Raleigh Mag team’s picks of our favorite local bars and restaurants with heated patios.
Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot
A roundup of some of Raleigh’s restaurants and bars with heated patios for drinking and dining warmly throughout winter.
Subterranean Spirits
Scott Crawford has taken over the lease of Atlantic Lounge to reopen as underground bar Sous Terre, with Jordan Joseph leading the cocktail program.
Keep Rising
Flour & Barrel Kitchen + Bar will open in the former Little City Brewing space with a refreshed interior plus a full food menu and new cocktails.
Super Bowl Like a Chef
We tapped Raleigh chefs + bartenders to create Super Bowl snacks and drinks based on 2024’s hottest food and bev trends—from mocktails to vegan eats and more.
Worth a Shot
Despite a Christmastime tequila heist, Hacienda Chactun Tequila is still hitting shelves this winter.
In the Spirit
From a riff on the Aperol Spritz to drinks that taste like sandwiches (yes, really)—or the ’90s—these are the cocktails you’ll be ordering on repeat at the bar in 2024.
Asian Food Boom
From new spots popping up around town to popular classics, Asian cuisine is booming in the City of Oaks. We take a deep dive into the tasty trend.
Veggie ’Tails
Fruits have long been the go-to for cocktail flavor. Until now. Find a harvest of veggies cropping up in vegetable cocktails on menus across town.