Discover what had Raleigh talking in 2025—from viral civic shakeups to hot restaurant openings. See the stories everyone shared and debated.
Longleaf Swine Takes Sawmill Tap Room
After sitting empty for over two years, the former Sawmill Tap Room space is getting new life with a second Longleaf Swine location.
Restaurant Renaissance
The Raleigh restaurants we said hello—and goodbye—to last year… and the eats + drinks coming down the pipeline in 2024.
The 50 Best Bars in Raleigh
From cutting-edge cocktail bars to 30-year-old dives (and even a secret speakeasy!), Raleigh touts hundreds of spots to tip one …



