Kitchen Confidential – Tamasha

By Dathan Kazsuk | We’re spotlighting a chef who’s been quietly, and now not-so-quietly, raising the bar for modern Indian cuisine in Raleigh—executive chef, Bhavin Chhatwani.

February 16, 20260Comments 7 minRead time

Food Sip & Savor

NC Cider Scene Blooms This Spring at James Creek Cider House

By Dathan Kazsuk | North Carolina is one of the top apple-producing states in the country, and that agricultural backbone has helped fuel a growing hard cider industry.

February 12, 20260Comments 7 minRead time

Drink Sip & Savor

How Raleigh’s HAZE Became a THC Drink for the Social Crowd

By Dathan Kazsuk | Walk into almost any bottle shop or bar in Raleigh right now, and you’ll see it—THC drinks tucked into coolers beside beer, cider, and NA cocktails.

February 10, 20260Comments 7 minRead time

Food Sip & Savor

Kitchen Confidential – Vidrio

By Dathan Kazsuk | Since stepping in as executive chef at Vidrio, Roberto Barth has brought a quietly confident, deeply Mediterranean approach to the restaurant.

February 2, 20260Comments 8 minRead time

Entertainment Performing Arts

The Music Man SR Coming to Raleigh

By Dathan Kazsuk | Community theater is known for late nights and young casts—Dancing Man Productions proves it doesn’t have to be that way.

February 2, 20260Comments 7 minRead time

Entertainment Out & About

Survivor Is Hiding a Real Immunity Idol Somewhere in NC

By Dathan Kazsuk « Somewhere in NC, a real Survivor immunity idol is about to be hidden. Not on a beach. Not on a jungle trail. Not guarded by Jeff Probst squinting into the sun.

January 30, 20260Comments 5 minRead time

Food Health & Wellness Sip & Savor

Eating Seasonally: How to Maximize Flavor

By Grace Barker | If you want to experience the freshest, most flavorful ingredients in your meals, eating what’s in season is the way to do it.

January 27, 20260Comments 5 minRead time

Food Sip & Savor

James Beard Semifinalists Proves NC Food Scene Has Leveled Up

By Dathan Kazsuk | The newly announced James Beard Award semifinalists make one thing clear: This state isn’t asking to be part of the national culinary conversation anymore.

January 22, 20260Comments 5 minRead time

Food Sip & Savor

Kitchen Confidential – Irregardless

By Dathan Kazsuk | For this installment of Kitchen Confidential, we step behind the line with James Eason, executive chef at Irregardless—a Raleigh institution now 50 years young.

January 19, 20260Comments 4 minRead time

Special Sections

5 Expert-Approved Ways to Strengthen the Foundation of Your Smile

Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile—and they affect far more than just your teeth. Dr. Macon Singletary of North Raleigh Periodontics & Implant Center shares practical, expert-backed ways to protect and improve periodontal health. 1. Brush More Often—and Gently Dr. Singletary recommends brushing four times a day—after meals and before bed—to reduce…

January 7, 20260Comments 2 minRead time

Special Sections

Should I Replace My Missing Tooth?

Replacing a missing tooth is essential for maintaining your long-term oral health. When a tooth is lost, the jawbone in that area begins to shrink, resulting in bone loss that can weaken nearby teeth, change your facial appearance, and make chewing, speaking, and smiling more difficult. Over time, untreated tooth loss can lead to shifting…

January 5, 20260Comments 1 minRead time

Food Sip & Savor

Kitchen Confidential – Prime Barbecue

By Dathan Kazsuk | In this new series, we sit down with a standout Triangle chef for a quick-fire Q&A designed to give readers a taste of who they are—straight from the kitchen.

January 5, 20260Comments 4 minRead time

Drink Sip & Savor

Where to Sip Smart (or Sip Different) Around the Triangle

By Dathan Kazsuk | According to national surveys, roughly one in four plans to participate in Dry January in some form this year—either cutting out alcohol or dialing it way back.

January 2, 20260Comments 8 minRead time

Visual Arts

When Chance Becomes the Artist

By Charlotte Russell | Chieko Murasugi is an abstract and mixed-media artist born in Tokyo, raised in Toronto, and now living in Chapel Hill after two decades in San Francisco.

January 2, 20260Comments 3 minRead time

Drink Health & Wellness

Americans Are Trading Booze for THC and Mocktails

By Dathan Kazsuk | With NA cocktails booming and THC seltzers going mainstream, Dry January is no longer a fad, but the front line of a cultural shift in how we unwind.

January 1, 20260Comments 8 minRead time

Health & Wellness

A Smarter Way to Navigate Senior Care in 2026

By Lisa Lee | Discover how post-hospital senior care is evolving—and why choosing providers that offer continuity across the care continuum leads to better outcomes.

January 1, 20260Comments 7 minRead time

People & Profiles Performing Arts

Writer and comedian begins new chapter in the Raleigh area

By Kurt Dusterberg | As he made his mark on the club scene in New York, Don McEnery made connections with other comics and writers.

January 1, 20260Comments 8 minRead time

Drink Health & Wellness

January/February Events Around the Triangle

January 16–19 Dreamfest Cultural Arts Celebration Various locations, Cary carync.gov Cary’s annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. kicks off with a weekend of events designed to inspire. Expect a mix of cultural performances, service projects, and thoughtful dialogue that brings the community together to reflect on…

January 1, 20260Comments 6 minRead time

Sports & Fitness

Hurricane teammates will go head-to-head at the Olympics

By Kurt Dusterburg | From February 6–22, we will shake off the winter blahs, immerse ourselves in a faraway locale, and root for our home country to bring home the gold.

January 1, 20260Comments 6 minRead time