New Year, New Me? Doctor weighs in on GLP-1s, healthy habits

By Dathan Kazsuk | As we close out another year of indulgence, holiday parties, and extra helpings of mashed potatoes, it’s only natural that our thoughts turn to what’s next.

November 18, 20250Comments 5 minRead time

Sixty Vines Hits Raleigh with 60 Wines on Tap

By Dathan Kazsuk | Founder Sam Ratto has spent nearly 15 years transforming the way we think about chocolate—not as candy, but as food, agriculture, and art.

November 13, 20250Comments 8 minRead time

Food Sip & Savor

15 Years of Cocoa and Care at Videri Chocolate Factory

By Dathan Kazsuk | Founder Sam Ratto has spent nearly 15 years transforming the way we think about chocolate—not as candy, but as food, agriculture, and art.

November 12, 20250Comments 3 minRead time

Food Sip & Savor

A Soulful Shrimp & Grits Recipe From Fairview Dining Room

By Kyle Marie McMahon | Shrimp & Grits is one of those iconic dishes that defines Southern cuisine, but it’s a rare thing to find a version that truly stops you in your tracks.

November 11, 20250Comments 9 minRead time

Drink Food Sip & Savor

Brunch, Now Served at Foxcroft Food & Wine

By Dathan Kazsuk | They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Good for “they.” I’m usually not conscious enough before 10 a.m. to argue.

November 10, 20250Comments 5 minRead time

Community People & Profiles

A Veteran’s Mission to Save Lives With Compassionate Leadership

By Kyle Marie McMahon | Cal Riley is a U.S. Army veteran, a former Special Operations officer, a successful entrepreneur, and a business coach.

November 10, 20250Comments 10 minRead time

Performing Arts

Stay Gold: The Outsiders Take the Stage in Durham

By Dathan Kazsuk | From the pages to the screen, and now the stage, The Outsiders has remained one of America’s most defining coming-of-age stories.

November 7, 20250Comments 12 minRead time

Food Sip & Savor

Raleigh chefs celebrate Jacques Pépin’s 90th

By Kyle Marie McMahon | There are a few recipes that have become part of our family’s DNA. They are the staples, the non-negotiables, the dishes that feel like home.

November 7, 20250Comments 7 minRead time

Special Sections

Trailblazers & Trendsetters: Dr. Shruti Tannan

Meet the leaders who are redefining what it means to achieve, inspire, and make an impact in our community.

November 6, 20250Comments 2 minRead time

Food Sip & Savor

Why Durham and Raleigh Got Recommendations, Not Stars (Yet)

By Dathan Kazsuk | Michelin Stars aren’t awarded just because a restaurant is great. They’re given when a restaurant is great, the same way, every night, without fail.

November 6, 20250Comments 8 minRead time

Food Sip & Savor

Holiday Recipe: Decadent Double Chocolate Brownies

By Grace Barker | A fudgy brownie with a rich cocoa base and creamy white chocolate chip glaze, perfect for your next holiday gathering.

November 6, 20250Comments 2 minRead time

Fashion

Elyce Arons on Her 40-Year Friendship with Kate Spade

By Kyle Marie McMahon | Behind the iconic Kate Spade brand was one of the most celebrated creative partnerships in fashion: a decades-long friendship between Spade and Elyce Arons.

November 5, 20250Comments 11 minRead time

Food Sip & Savor

Inside Little Rey’s Star-Chef Collaboration Taco Series

By Dathan Kazsuk | Little Rey has spent the better part of this year teaming up with some of the Triangle’s most celebrated chefs for a rotating chef-collaboration taco series.

November 5, 20250Comments 6 minRead time

Drink Sip & Savor

4 Local Coffee Stocking Stuffers for the Holidays

By Jennifer Primrose & Dathan Kazsuk | Coffee and wine might not seem like a natural pairing, but when it comes to holiday stocking stuffers, they go together like mistletoe and awkward family hugs.

November 4, 20250Comments 3 minRead time

Drink Food Sip & Savor

The Perfect Holiday Pairing: Oysters and Sparkling Wine

By Dathan Kazsuk | There’s something about the holidays that calls for bubbles. It’s the season of gathering, toasting, and indulging in elevated flavors.

November 4, 20250Comments 7 minRead time

Food

6 Unique and Local Holiday Treats

The holidays are just around the corner, and if you’re looking for the perfect gift, many local bakeries and shops offer delectable treats.

November 4, 20250Comments 6 minRead time

Fashion Local Business

How Rangoni Firenze brings Italian craftsmanship to Raleigh

By Kyle Marie McMahon | Styling by Sofia Lujan | Photos by Jessica Bratton | Tucked away in Raleigh’s Village District, Rangoni Firenze is a slice of Italian craftsmanship with a heart for the local community. For nine years, manager Edna Kovitz has been the welcoming face of the brand, offering Raleighites a unique blend of timeless style,…

November 4, 20250Comments 7 minRead time

Pets

Adding Holistic Care to your Pet’s Health Routine

By Frances Deese | Our pets give us daily comfort and love. As pet parents, staying open to new care approaches helps us support them in deeper, more meaningful ways.

November 4, 20250Comments 6 minRead time

Sports & Fitness

The Evolution of NC State’s Beloved Mascots

By Emmie Brooks | Sneakers squeak on the polished court, and a sea of red waits to erupt. Somewhere in the tunnel, a pair of oversized paws flex, ears twitch, and a heavy wolf’s head shifts into place.

November 3, 20250Comments 7 minRead time

Features

Unwrap the Moment

By Kurt Dusterberg | Holiday gift-giving is easy for some but a genuine challenge for others. There are always people on your list who seem to have everything, or whose tastes are hard to pin down.

November 3, 20250Comments 10 minRead time

New Year, New Me? Doctor weighs in on GLP-1s, healthy habits

Sixty Vines Hits Raleigh with 60 Wines on Tap

15 Years of Cocoa and Care at Videri Chocolate Factory

A Soulful Shrimp & Grits Recipe From Fairview Dining Room

Brunch, Now Served at Foxcroft Food & Wine

A Veteran’s Mission to Save Lives With Compassionate Leadership

Stay Gold: The Outsiders Take the Stage in Durham

Raleigh chefs celebrate Jacques Pépin’s 90th

Trailblazers & Trendsetters: Dr. Shruti Tannan

Why Durham and Raleigh Got Recommendations, Not Stars (Yet)

Holiday Recipe: Decadent Double Chocolate Brownies

Elyce Arons on Her 40-Year Friendship with Kate Spade

Inside Little Rey’s Star-Chef Collaboration Taco Series

4 Local Coffee Stocking Stuffers for the Holidays

The Perfect Holiday Pairing: Oysters and Sparkling Wine

6 Unique and Local Holiday Treats

How Rangoni Firenze brings Italian craftsmanship to Raleigh

Adding Holistic Care to your Pet’s Health Routine

The Evolution of NC State’s Beloved Mascots

Unwrap the Moment

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