Features
Shana Tucker has a brand of music all her own—and a knack for building an audience with everyone
By Kurt Dusterberg | Singer-songwriter, cellist, and recording artist Shana Tucker blends elements of jazz, classical, and acoustic pop to deliver her own genre-blending “ChamberSoul” music.
A Weekend at Leatherwood Mountains Resort
By Jennifer Primrose | At Leatherwood Mountains Resort in Ferguson, the High Country opens up—miles of horse and walking trails, and just enough quiet to remind you why you came to get away from the daily grind.
Historic Raleigh Carriage House Gets New Life
By Dathan Kazsuk | A 1904 Raleigh carriage house tied to J.C. Raulston is revived, blending historic preservation, community history, and downtown vision.
Serotone Swim is Redefining the Culture of Swimwear
By Kyle Marie McMahon | Named after the “feel-good” chemical serotonin, Serotone Swim is built on the belief that when we feel supported—literally and figuratively—our entire presence changes.
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
Departments
Songbird Brings All-Day Drinks Concept to Raleigh
By Dathan Kazsuk | Opening in June, Songbird blends coffee, zero-proof, and cocktails into one experience, redefining Raleigh’s day-to-night drinking culture.
Mother’s Day Q&A: Tina Vora of Tamasha Modern Indian
For Mother’s Day, we’re spotlighting Tina Vora, co-owner and designer of Tamasha Modern Indian, located inside North Hills.
Mother-Daughter Duo Behind Asali Café in Cary
By Dathan Kazsuk | At Asali Desserts & Cafe, a mother and daughter blend family recipes, tradition, and teamwork into a warm, personal Cary café experience.
Pickin’ in the Park Brings BBQ, Music to Knightdale
Prime Barbecue’s Christopher Prieto launches Pickin’ in the Park on May 16, serving up smoky BBQ, live music, and a reason to show up hungry.
Basic Brewing Brings Beer, Pizza to Raleigh’s West End
Basic Brewing will bring craft beer, elevated comfort food, and a welcoming neighborhood feel to the West End area of downtown Raleigh.
What You Missed at Glasshouse’s Derby Party
By Dathan Kazsuk | Did you miss Derby Day? Glasshouse Kitchen in Durham delivered bourbon cocktails, chef-driven bites, fashion, and race-day energy.
