Despite the effects of a fire and the pandemic, the group behind Local Icon Hospitality in Raleigh is pushing forward with a new speakeasy, The Merchant, and a revamped Virgil’s.
Spiked Sips
These local breweries are offering their own delicious and unique versions of spiked seltzers—just in time for spring patio sipping.
Confit… Like a Chef
Like many meats, confit was born out of necessity to preserve food in the pre-refrigeration era. And, like other popular preserved meats, we still make confit today—because it tastes great.
Ripe Revival Market Addresses Pandemic-Related Issues
How Kornegay’s grocery boxes will help consumers give back to NC farmers and the community
Sweet Beer, Sweet Cause
Lonerider’s new Not All Hereos Wear Crepes beer is the first release in their Brew It Forward series, benefitting InterAct.
Local Lunching
WEB EXCLUSIVE Downtown Raleigh Alliance just announced a new incentive to eat lunch at a restaurant in Downtown–as if there …
Bottom’s Up
Burial’s Transfer Co. taproom and bottle shop expansion provides even more reason to drink the award-winning beer. WEB EXCLUSIVE Almost …
Seafood for the Soul
WEB EXCLUSIVE Like in any community, food is an extremely significant part of African American culture. But while soul food …
Chip, Chip, Hooray!
Tips, tricks and recipes to make tortillas at home. There’s nothing like a big, never-ending basket of warm tortilla chips …
Where to Get To-Go Margaritas in Raleigh
Hey, what doesn’t “tequila” (ta-kill-ya) makes you stronger, right? So whether toasting Margarita Monday or just feeling salty… pick up …



