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North Carolina Brewers Cup 2025: Record-Breaking Wins

By Dathan Kazsuk | . The 2025 North Carolina Brewers Cup wasn’t just another beer competition—it was a full-on tidal wave of North Carolina craft pride, crashing down with a record-breaking 935 entries from 123 breweries across the state. That’s right, 935 beers lined up to see who would take home gold, silver, or bronze,…

September 10, 20250Comments 7 minRead time

Drink Local Business

St. Pierre Brings New Wine Experience to Raleigh Iron Works

| By Dathan Kazsuk | The team behind Oakwood Pizza Box has opened the doors to St. Pierre Wine Bar at Raleigh Iron Works, bringing a fresh, laid-back vibe to Raleigh’s growing wine scene. Known for their pizza shop’s unexpectedly deep Champagne list, Anthony and Brett Guerra are taking their passion for wine to the…

September 10, 20250Comments 5 minRead time

Music

Nile Brings Brutal Metal & Ancient Egyptian Fury to Raleigh

By Dathan Kazsuk | . Death metal is not for the faint of heart. It’s loud. It’s unrelenting. It’s the kind of music that rattles your bones and leaves your ears ringing long after the final chord fades. And few bands do it better—or with more sinister precision—than Nile, a band that’s been melting faces and…

September 9, 20250Comments 11 minRead time

Literary Arts

Raleigh Author Debuts Miles Lewis #6: Top Chef November 4th

| By Dathan Kazsuk | Raleigh children’s author Kelly Starling Lyons—known for her Jada Jones books and Ty’s Travels picture books—has a new chapter in her beloved Miles Lewis series arriving this fall. Miles Lewis #6: Top Chef serves up a sweet, STEM-flavored story for early readers on Tuesday, November 4 via Penguin Workshop.…

September 5, 20250Comments 4 minRead time

Home & Garden

Celebrate Modernist Design at Raleigh’s Holton House

NCModernist is gearing up to celebrate its 18th anniversary in grand style with the annual Moon Over Modernism fundraiser and cocktail party on Saturday, October 11 at the stunning Holton House in North Raleigh. This newly completed 17,000-square-foot Modernist residence, situated on 110 acres of pristine land, provides a breathtaking backdrop for an evening dedicated…

September 3, 20250Comments 4 minRead time

Drink

North Carolina Red Wines for the Fall

| By Jennifer Primrose & Dathan Kazsuk | With summer officially behind us and the cooler weather approaching, we dug into our wine cellar for some big North Carolina red wines. Remember, not all North Carolina wine is sweet. These four reds explore many French and Italian varietals—perfect for the remainder of the year!…

September 3, 20250Comments 3 minRead time

Drink

NCRLA Crowns Longleaf’s McCabe, Cook’s Mill Distillery

| By Dathan Kazsuk | When Sarah McCabe walked onto the stage at Bay 7 in Durham for the 2025 NCRLA Chef Showdown, she wasn’t just another bartender hoping to impress a panel of judges. She was carrying with her years of late nights, packed services, trial-and-error experiments, and the kind of grit that…

September 3, 20250Comments 12 minRead time

Nonprofit

Raleigh Walk to End Alzheimer’s Set for October 4

Raleigh residents are invited to lace up their favorite pair of Hoka shoes and take part in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 4, at Halifax Mall in downtown Raleigh. Presented by McKee Homes, the event is organized by the Alzheimer’s Association’s Eastern North Carolina Chapter and aims to rally the community…

September 2, 20250Comments 4 minRead time

Visual Arts

Evan Kafka Captures the Soul Behind the Eyes

| By Charlotte Russell | Asheville-based photographer Evan Kafka draws upon over 25 years of experience in commercial photography, where he primarily focuses on capturing human subjects, to create his latest series, Trophies. In Trophies, Kafka photographs the heads of live animals. He achieves the effect of isolating the head from the body through…

September 2, 20250Comments 2 minRead time

Features History Local Sightseeing

Raleigh’s Haunted History

Story by Dathan Kazsuk. Photos by Jessica Bratton. Raleigh might be all rooftop bars and luxury apartments these days, but underneath that shiny new veneer is a city with some serious mileage. And with that age comes history. And with that history? Well, let’s say things tend to hang around long after last call. I’ve…

September 1, 20250Comments 11 minRead time

Features Travel

Finding Sanctuary at the Grand Bohemian Asheville

Story by Jennifer Primrose. Just steps from the gates of the Biltmore Estate, the Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville draws you in and invites you to stay awhile. On my first visit, I realized almost immediately that this isn’t just another place to spend the night—it’s an experience shaped by local art, rich details, and the kind…

September 1, 20250Comments 10 minRead time

Features People & Profiles Sports & Fitness

Rod Brind’Amour: Reaching Milestones, Making Memories

Story by Kurt Dusterberg Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour spends most of his days living in the moment. For the past 37 years, his life has revolved around the National Hockey League’s schedule, where it takes 82 games across 6 months just to reach the playoffs. So it may come as a surprise that he…

September 1, 20250Comments 18 minRead time

Fashion Features

Fall Fashion: Destination Inspiration

By Kyle Marie McMahon | Styled by Sofia Lujan Styling | Photographed by Jessica Britton | Hair + Makeup by Evelisse Hahn| Art Direction by Sean Byrne. Autumn in Raleigh brings a magical energy that fills the air, golden light filtering through the city’s oaks, and the magnetic pull of a social calendar that comes…

September 1, 20250Comments 9 minRead time

Special Sections

2025 Meet the Doctors – Leaders in Modern Medicine

September 1, 20250Comments 0 minRead time

Home & Garden Local Business

Haand Pottery is creating ceramics and community in central NC

| By Katy Shero | The art of hosting a good dinner party goes further than the food; it’s how the table is set. The table setting establishes the ambiance and mood for the occasion, and memorable, eclectic tableware pieces open doors to conversation and connection: key commodities Mark Warren aspires to evoke in every…

September 1, 20250Comments 7 minRead time

Music

Raleigh Wide Open: Building on Bluegrass Success

| By Kurt Dusterberg | When Raleigh Wide Open kicks off in the fall, the two-day event should feel very familiar to music fans. The celebration will take place downtown along Fayetteville Street on Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4. If that sounds a bit like the IBMA World of Bluegrass that made its…

September 1, 20250Comments 8 minRead time

Drink

What’s Stirring in Fall Cocktails This Season

| By Dathan Kazsuk | As the crisp air rolls into the Triangle, so does a shift in the cocktail mood. The citrusy spritzes and beachside frozen blends of summer quietly fade, replaced by aromas of cinnamon, toasted oak, and smoked orange peel. Bartenders across the region are prepping for their favorite season—when cozy…

September 1, 20250Comments 10 minRead time

Food People & Profiles

Talking Shop with Figulina’s Chef David Ellis

| By Dathan Kazsuk | I’m not usually the guy who volunteers to get his hands dirty with hot dough on a weekday, and luckily, I didn’t have to. But I did get to watch chef David Ellis effortlessly shape orecchiette, or as he puts it, “little ears.” We’re standing at the pasta counter…

September 1, 20250Comments 10 minRead time

Health & Wellness Local Business

A Quiet Revolution in Raleigh

| By Laura D'Onofrio | When I was seven or eight, I wandered down to my dad’s study in the basement and found him sitting near a candle on a floor pillow. The room was dim, his eyes were closed, his posture upright. He heard me stirring like a little mouse and opened his…

August 29, 20250Comments 4 minRead time

Sports & Fitness Talk of the Triangle

Game On: Where to Watch Women’s Sports in the Triangle

| By Elliot Acosta | Of all the ways to experience live sports, there’s something special about watching a game at your favorite sports bar. The indulgent food, the cold drinks, and the camaraderie of fellow fans cheering alongside you create an atmosphere that’s hard to replicate. Unfortunately, for fans of women’s sports like…

August 28, 20250Comments 3 minRead time

North Carolina Brewers Cup 2025: Record-Breaking Wins

St. Pierre Brings New Wine Experience to Raleigh Iron Works

Nile Brings Brutal Metal & Ancient Egyptian Fury to Raleigh

Raleigh Author Debuts Miles Lewis #6: Top Chef November 4th

Celebrate Modernist Design at Raleigh’s Holton House

North Carolina Red Wines for the Fall

NCRLA Crowns Longleaf’s McCabe, Cook’s Mill Distillery

Raleigh Walk to End Alzheimer’s Set for October 4

Evan Kafka Captures the Soul Behind the Eyes

Raleigh’s Haunted History

Finding Sanctuary at the Grand Bohemian Asheville

Rod Brind’Amour: Reaching Milestones, Making Memories

Fall Fashion: Destination Inspiration

2025 Meet the Doctors – Leaders in Modern Medicine

Haand Pottery is creating ceramics and community in central NC

Raleigh Wide Open: Building on Bluegrass Success

What’s Stirring in Fall Cocktails This Season

Talking Shop with Figulina’s Chef David Ellis

A Quiet Revolution in Raleigh

Game On: Where to Watch Women’s Sports in the Triangle

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