We take the temp on the trends—from local news to Twitter, dates and more, here‘s the buzzy beats of the summer.
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.
Sprinkles of Joy
Raleigh’s first (!) cupcake shop/boutique bakery celebrates a milestone birthday.
Holy Fit
The future is now with “pulsating” fitness.
Condo Renaissance
The Lansing by Lambert Development joins a wave of DTR condo construction and brings more designer condos to Downtown’s longtime otherwise low-supply, high demand area.
Follow the Music
Get down with your bad self at these live music bars in Downtown Raleigh.
Perfect Pout
Craft your signature color at this Glenwood South lipstick/lip gloss studio.
Glenwood Tidal Wave
Glenwood South has a slew of new concepts dropping. The rub? Almost all of them are from just two hospitality groups.
The End of an Era
Glenwood South mainstay The Rockford permanently closes its doors after nearly two decades in business. Here, we take a look at its legacy over the years.
Passion Project
The team behind Cortez is opening a sister bar. Cortez Seafood + Cocktail is growing up—literally. Five years after opening …



