Experience the Best Raleigh Has to Offer
Midtown magazine offers readers an inside look at Raleigh life, from Downtown to Midtown and northward to the 540 outer beltway. Anchored in the “second downtown” of the Midtown/North Hills area, Midtown captures the capital city experiencing an explosion in growth of population, state offices, businesses, medical facilities, and homes and apartments. Blending old historic with the modern new South, Midtown introduces you to the people and places that make Raleigh the hottest place to live, work and play.
Artspace Turns 40 and Still Fuels Raleigh’s Creative Pulse
Artspace marks 40 years in Raleigh, celebrating its impact on artists, education, and the city’s downtown cultural scene
Vinyl Records Are Spinning Back in Raleigh
By Dathan Kazsuk | Vinyl is booming again in Raleigh, with record shops seeing rising demand as collectors and new listeners embrace physical music.
Songbird Brings All-Day Drinks Concept to Raleigh
By Dathan Kazsuk | Opening in June, Songbird blends coffee, zero-proof, and cocktails into one experience, redefining Raleigh’s day-to-night drinking culture.
Mother’s Day Q&A: Tina Vora of Tamasha Modern Indian
For Mother’s Day, we’re spotlighting Tina Vora, co-owner and designer of Tamasha Modern Indian, located inside North Hills.
Mother-Daughter Duo Behind Asali Café in Cary
By Dathan Kazsuk | At Asali Desserts & Cafe, a mother and daughter blend family recipes, tradition, and teamwork into a warm, personal…
Pickin’ in the Park Brings BBQ, Music to Knightdale
Prime Barbecue’s Christopher Prieto launches Pickin’ in the Park on May 16, serving up smoky BBQ, live music, and a reason to show up hungry.
Shana Tucker has a brand of music all her own—and a knack for building an audience with everyone
By Kurt Dusterberg | Singer-songwriter, cellist, and recording artist Shana Tucker blends elements of jazz, classical, and acoustic pop to deliver her own…
Basic Brewing Brings Beer, Pizza to Raleigh’s West End
Basic Brewing will bring craft beer, elevated comfort food, and a welcoming neighborhood feel to the West End area of downtown Raleigh.
A Weekend at Leatherwood Mountains Resort
By Jennifer Primrose | At Leatherwood Mountains Resort in Ferguson, the High Country opens up—miles of horse and walking trails, and just enough…
What You Missed at Glasshouse’s Derby Party
By Dathan Kazsuk | Did you miss Derby Day? Glasshouse Kitchen in Durham delivered bourbon cocktails, chef-driven bites, fashion, and race-day energy.
Historic Raleigh Carriage House Gets New Life
By Dathan Kazsuk | A 1904 Raleigh carriage house tied to J.C. Raulston is revived, blending historic preservation, community history, and downtown vision.
Serotone Swim is Redefining the Culture of Swimwear
By Kyle Marie McMahon | Named after the “feel-good” chemical serotonin, Serotone Swim is built on the belief that when we feel supported—literally…
Kane Realty Plans 2 Cary Projects, 488 New Homes
Flat Iron and 7001 Weston would bring apartments, retail, and green space to Cary, including affordable housing and walkable community features.
Couchbase Opens Raleigh Office in North Hills
Couchbase signs a 20,000-square-foot lease in North Hills, adding another tech tenant to Raleigh’s growing live-work-play district.
Andretti Indoor Karting Opens in Durham
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games will officially open its first NC location, bringing an all-in-one playground of speed and nightlife energy to 4857 Topgolf Way.
A Derby Cocktail to Make at Home: Glasshouse Kitchen’s Strawberry Basil Whiskey Smash
Glasshouse Kitchen Bar Manager Greg Dreyer takes the classic Derby drink, the Mint Julep, and gives it a playful twist: the Strawberry Basil Whiskey Smash.
Coffee Shop Pairing: Pine State Coffee and Coffee Cake Cookies
By Deanna Martinez | Pine State Coffee blends a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere with a nostalgic 90s and early-2000s aesthetic, and is located at 1614…
Why Raleigh Golfers May Be Watching Candyroot Lodge
Set across 1,210 acres of rolling sandy landscape, the course is planning to debut its first 18-hole course in November ahead of a spring 2027…
The Granite Grill Opening in West Raleigh at GlenLake
Tazza Kitchen’s owners are opening The Granite Grill in West Raleigh’s GlenLake, adding another full-service restaurant to the growing area.
Kitchen Confidential – Smash Social Club
By Dathan Kazsuk | Some chefs come from culinary school. Others come up through the restaurant itself, learning every station and every way service…
