If you’re a fan of holiday plants and winter blooms, here are selects to add festive flora or gift this season—beyond the poinsettia.
Retail Fix
Check out the newest tenants at the Pop-Up Shops on Martin Street, plus grab a puppy calendar, try out a new nail bar, and more.
Reality Check
The squeeze is real—but despite price increases, Raleigh remains one of the most affordable major metros for cost of living in the U.S.
So Baked
Ready to get this bread? Test your smarts on our city’s bread scene—from local bakeries and grain to college baking programs and more.
Don’t Let the Door(Dash) Hit Ya
Rant: This disgruntled ex-DoorDasher is done with the online food ordering service’s lack of delivery.
Mix It Up
Raleigh Mag nominates 10 bartenders for its Best Bartender Award—these 10 ’tenders have no doubt earned their bar shakers—but only one will earn the crown.
Redistricting Reprise
The new congressional district maps could put the seats of up to four incumbent Democrats at risk. We delve into what the new map changes.
Love Is in the Air?
If online dating is your forte, shoot your shot with these two apps new to the Raleigh dating scene.
Food for Service
Join Now Serving, a Raleigh-based nonprofit, at its Food + Wine event at Smoky Hollow to support local restaurants and contribute to hunger relief.
We’ll Drink to That
Raleigh Magazine reveals the 10 classic cocktails and premium liquors these master mixologists will be shaking up at the inaugural Cocktail Classic Nov. 18.



