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Holiday Health Choices

By Kurt Dusterberg | Photos Courtesy of Mega Workout | For many of us, the holidays are the busiest time of the year. We’re pulled in different directions for family gatherings, parties, and celebrations. But all of those commitments can take a toll on our well-being. It’s easy to neglect healthy routines and put…

November 3, 20250Comments 9 minRead time

Crude Bitters, Raleigh

Drink Sip & Savor

Crude Bitters Brings Handcrafted Flavor to Cocktails

By Dathan Kazsuk | Photos by Josh Manning | Bitters have long been the unsung heroes of the cocktail world—those little brown bottles packed with bold botanicals, quietly working behind the scenes to bring balance, depth, and complexity to your favorite drinks. Once seen as pharmacy relics, bitters are now an essential component behind…

November 3, 20250Comments 10 minRead time

Raleigh’s All Things Open Shows Tech is More Than Just Code

| By Laura D’Onofrio | It started like a corny joke. What happens when a yogi/marketer/writer walks into a room with 5,000+ technologists? This was my feeling heading into All Things Open (ATO) 2025 at the Raleigh Convention Center. There were words like Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, and NGINX Metrics. I assumed the entire meeting would be…

October 30, 20250Comments 6 minRead time

Drink Food Local Business Local Sightseeing

Smash Social Club: Glenwood South’s New Social Playground

| By Kyle Marie McMahon | Photos by Stacey Sprenz | For anyone who has walked or driven down Glenwood Avenue, the sprawling third-floor patio at 500 Glenwood has been a landmark. For years it was the bustling home of Carolina Ale House, a central hub for game days and after-work gatherings. Since its closure,…

October 30, 20250Comments 6 minRead time

Food Local Business

Sunflower’s Café to Reopen in Downtown Raleigh

In news that is sure to delight longtime Raleigh residents, a beloved downtown institution is making its return. Kane Realty Corporation announced today that Sunflower’s Café, a downtown staple for 37 years, will reopen at Rockway, the new mixed-use destination on the southern edge of downtown Raleigh. The restaurant, which closed in 2020, is expected…

October 28, 20250Comments 2 minRead time

Entertainment Music

A Little Respect for Andy Bell at DPAC

By Dathan Kazsuk | DPAC on a Tuesday night feels different. There’s an electricity in the air that says, “You’re about to witness something special.”

October 21, 20250Comments 5 minRead time

Food Sip & Savor

Filipino Food in the Triangle: Where to Go Now

Elliot Acosta | Since 1992, October has marked Filipino American History Month—celebrating Filipino heritage and the culture and food Filipinos share across the U.S.

October 20, 20250Comments 2 minRead time

More Than a Move for Durham’s Homeless Pets

By Kyle Marie McMahon For Two Men and a Truck, moving families is their business, but they know that pets are not just cargo—they’re cherished family members. This conviction is the heart behind their annual Movers for Mutts campaign, a two-month initiative running from September 15 to November 15, dedicated to supporting the Animal Protection…

October 17, 20250Comments 13 minRead time

Health & Wellness People & Profiles

A Doctor’s Instinct, A Life-Saving Discovery

By Kyle Marie McMahon For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are sharing a powerful local story that underscores the importance of proactive health decisions and a physician’s intuition. When Kimberly Burris decided to undergo breast reduction surgery with Raleigh-based, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Heather Levites, her goals were to relieve chronic pain and improve her…

October 16, 20250Comments 15 minRead time

Drink Sip & Savor

The Underground Bourbon Club Vibe

By Dathan Kazsuk | The evening begins with soft cork pops, clinking Glencairns, and stories of golf with billionaires as rare bourbon bottles start to open.

October 13, 20250Comments 14 minRead time

Sports & Fitness

Overtime with Rod Brind’Amour

By Kurt Dusterberg As the Carolina Hurricanes prepare to drop the puck for their first home game of the season, the energy in Raleigh is electric. In our September/October issue, we sat down with head coach Rod Brind’Amour to discuss his incredible 25-year journey with the franchise. The conversation was so insightful that we couldn't fit it…

October 9, 20250Comments 12 minRead time

Food Sip & Savor

Birdie’s Has Your Whole Day Covered

By Kyle Marie McMahon One year in, the downtown Raleigh favorite is more than just a restaurant—it's an all-day gathering place for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between. For the past year, Birdie's Barroom & Kitchen has solidified its place as a charming, all-day hub on Fayetteville Street, known for its gracious Carolina hospitality. It has…

October 7, 20250Comments 3 minRead time

Fall Food Hazards and Halloween Safety for Your Pets

As the air turns crisp and pumpkins line front porches, fall brings more than just cozy sweaters and Halloween candy—it also brings hidden dangers for our pets. From bowls of chocolate left unattended to the sweet but toxic presence of xylitol in gum and baked goods, this season’s treats can spell trouble for curious cats…

October 7, 20250Comments 10 minRead time

Drink Literary Arts Music

Where Love for Wine Meets Love for Metal

By Dathan Kazsuk | | October isn’t just about pumpkin spice lattes and spooky movies—it’s the month when shadows grow a little longer, music gets a bit louder, and strange worlds collide. For me, my musical tastes usually live in the industrial realm—think Skinny Puppy and Ministry—but every now and then, I wander over into…

October 6, 20250Comments 12 minRead time

Family & Education Home & Garden

Trick-or-Treating with Autism: A Parent’s Guide to a Stress-Free Halloween

By Matt Rokowsky Halloween is often a time of joy for many kids, as it is filled with costumes and the excitement of trick-or-treating. However, for some families—particularly those with children on the autism spectrum—trick-or-treating can also bring unique challenges. Sensory sensitivities, unexpected changes in routine, and unfamiliar social interactions can make the experience…

October 3, 20250Comments 11 minRead time

Performing Arts Visual Arts

Nursery Rhymes Get a Nightmare Makeover in Durham

Photo courtesy of Purple Marble Circus.

October 1, 20250Comments 5 minRead time

Food Sip & Savor

Inside Sullivan’s Raleigh: $199 Chateaubriand & Lobster

By Dathan Kazsuk, with additional commentary by Kyle Marie McMahon. Sullivan’s Steakhouse has been a staple of Raleigh’s Glenwood South dining scene since the early 2000s, and for good reason. It’s the kind of place where deals are sealed over perfectly cooked steaks, first dates turn into anniversaries, and holiday gatherings become treasured memories. For…

September 29, 20250Comments 7 minRead time

Sports & Fitness

Tailgating Hacks Every Fan Needs This Football Season

By Zach Ferenchak, Rmd. The Food Agency Football season is officially here, and that means parking lots full of grills, coolers, and spirited fans ready to cheer on their team. Whether you’re celebrating outside the stadium or creating your own homegate in the kitchen or backyard, we’ve got a few game-winning tips, tasty pairings,…

September 26, 20250Comments 5 minRead time

Family & Education Performing Arts

Free Children’s Ballet Classes in Raleigh!

Carolina Ballet and the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts are teaming up to offer five FREE “Ballet 4 All” classes for kids ages 6–18. These one-hour classes are open to all skill levels—no experience needed! After each class, students are invited to stay for a sneak peek of a live Carolina Ballet…

September 23, 20250Comments 1 minRead time

Music Performing Arts

From Durham to Salzburg: The Sound of Music at DPAC

By Dathan Kazsuk | | Durham might not have the Alps, but this October the hills—well, stages—will definitely be alive with music. From October 7–12, The Sound of Music marches its way into the Durham Performing Arts Center, and if you’ve ever belted out “Do-Re-Mi” in the shower or whispered “edelweiss” over a glass of…

September 22, 20250Comments 7 minRead time

A perennial favorite among visitors, Art in Bloom displays the stunning creativity of floral designers who interpret works of art in the Museum collection. Purchase tickets online.

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