As brunch becomes serious business in Raleigh, we look at the history and round up the best brunch patios in town.
Dish It
The Kitchen Space serves up private kitchens and ghost kitchens—plus community—to aspiring food entrepreneurs in Raleigh.
Meet at Madre
The first full-service locally conceived and owned restaurant to drop in Smoky Hollow will serve up coastal Mediterranean flare and serendipitous friend-making.
Ship Happens
Formerly dubbed The Yard, Local Icon’s anticipated shipping container bar concept (now Embargo) will bow at Peace and Glenwood late summer/early fall.
Squeeze the Day
If you thought the perfect poolside sip didn’t exist, think again: Loud Lemon, a new-to-Raleigh line of canned vodka lemonade cocktails, evokes the spirit of summer with beachy flavors and vibrant design.
Brewing a Movement
If you thought the beer movement had kicked the keg—think again. Raleigh’s big three breweries are leveling up and expanding their reach around the Triangle.
Rise and (Moon)shine
A storm is brewing via a new female-run moonshine brand, Summer Storm Moonshine.
Shake It Off
Influencers Briana and Roger Kornegay of Raleigh FoodTrap are poised to open a DTR location of The Yard Milkshake Bar later this year at Seaboard Station.
Truck Chasers
These four Raleigh food trucks are on a roll, serving everything from meatballs to Caribbean food and more.
Liquid Courage
In need of some liquid courage? These are five of our favorite unique shots found at Raleigh bars and restaurants.



