Raleigh Magazine dishes the 2025 Best Restaurants in Raleigh—20 top spots across tastes and budgets, including Best Overall, Best New and more.
Where to Dine Out on Mondays in DTR
Thought all of Downtown Raleigh’s restaurants and bars were closed on Mondays? Think again. Here’s where to dine and drink on the first day of the week.
Rideshares Are Surging
In Raleigh, Uber rides can cost 6x more than Lyft (!) for the same trip. Here’s why rideshare surge pricing feels like robbery—and the alternatives locals are turning to.
Sportstainment Is Taking Over Raleigh
Sportstainment is surging in popularity, and, one after another, athletic activity concepts are taking root in Raleigh.
Historic Glenwood Reno
Raleigh couple Jiten and Anjali Patel preserve the character of a home in a historic DTR neighborhood while bringing it into the modern day.
Hibernian Hits 25th Anniversary
The Hibernian on Glenwood South will celebrate 25 years as one of Raleigh’s favorite bars in May.
Big Changes Coming to Cortez Space
Now-closed Cortez owner Charlie Ibarra is partnering with Kevin Ruiz to revamp Cortez space into Cuya Cocina Latina.
Glenwood South Safety Precautions
Crime and chaos—meet law and order. Outgoing RPD Chief Patterson chats with RM on taking Glenwood South from imminent tragedy to safe and prepared.
City Council Updates Noise Ordinance
City Council updated noise ordinance rules after concerns about enforcement arose—but the local nightlife isn’t buying it.
Retail Fix
Village District’s new ear-piercing experience Rowan is now open + more new local stores to shop at and wellness studios to try this month.