Features
Elevating Your Sanctuary with North Hills’ La Maison
Story by Dathan Kazsuk | Photos courtesy of La Maison | The idea is simple—and long overdue. Midtown, the magazine, is named after Midtown, the place; yet for years we’ve skimmed past the stories unfolding right outside our own front door. North Hills isn’t just an address or a development—it’s a living ecosystem of small
Small Space, Big Soul: Intentional, Unexpected Design
Story by Kyle Marie McMahon | Photos by Jessica Bratton | The transition to an empty nest is often framed as a period of loss—the loss of noise, the loss of frantic schedules, and, most commonly, the loss of square footage. But for Shane and Kerri Page, standing at the threshold of a new phase
Georgetown, South Carolina — Charleston’s quieter, less crowded neighbor
Georgetown, an hour north of Charleston, is a quieter alternative. South Carolina’s third-oldest city (founded in 1729, with more than 60 buildings holding National Register of Historic Places designation) is a lot like its more famous neighbor—but you’ll actually be able to find a parking spot.
ICG Homes and St. Jude Raising Hope in the Triangle
| Story by Dathan Kazsuk | Photos courtesy of ICG Homes | Even before the concrete dries on the St. Jude Dream Home’s foundation in Rolesville, the project will already have achieved something special. It brings together builders, vendors, community leaders, and future homeowners with a shared goal that means much more than just building
A Garden Journey Through North Carolina
| Story and photos by Beverly Hurley | From Murphy to Manteo, North Carolina is home to a variety of vibrant cities, each with its own unique charm. Whenever I travel across the state, I seek out places with gardens to enjoy. Here are just a few favorites. Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary in
2026 Diamond Award Winners
Midtown readers voted for their favorite businesses, services, and venues. Now, we are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners! Select a category, browse the list to see if your favorites are there, and be sure tomake a note of any new businesses you’d like to check out. Congratulations to all of
Departments
Drafts of the Bull Showcases Durham’s Beer Scene
By Dathan Kazsuk | Durham has always been a city that reinvents itself. Old tobacco warehouses become restaurants. Brick factories turn into apartments.
The Under-Eye Refresh and Modern Male Plastic Surgery
By Kyle Marie McMahon | For years, the cultural conversation surrounding men and aesthetic procedures was often relegated to the shadows or dismissed as mere vanity.
btone FITNESS Opens First Studio in North Raleigh
A new fitness concept is arriving in the Triangle this week as btone FITNESS opens its first North Carolina studio in North Raleigh.
Kitchen Confidential – Hummingbird
By Dathan Kazsuk | In this edition of Kitchen Confidential, Coleen Speaks talks about chicken livers, burned garlic, frog legs, and the importance of real hospitality.
Inside Tamasha’s Stunning North Hills Design
By Dathan Kazsuk | Recently named one of the Most Beautiful Restaurants in America, Tamasha, located inside Raleigh’s North Hills, has quickly established itself as a destination.
Moonshine, Moonrunners & NASCAR’s Birthplace
By Jennifer Primrose | Long before NASCAR was televised coast to coast, stock car racing was a local affair, dusty and loud, shaped by survival in the southern Appalachians.
