Features
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
Georgetown, South Carolina — Charleston’s quieter, less crowded neighbor
Georgetown, an hour north of Charleston, is a quieter alternative. South Carolina’s third-oldest city (founded in 1729, with more than 60 buildings holding National Register of Historic Places designation) is a lot like its more famous neighbor—but you’ll actually be able to find a parking spot.
ICG Homes and St. Jude Raising Hope in the Triangle
| Story by Dathan Kazsuk | Photos courtesy of ICG Homes | Even before the concrete dries on the St. Jude Dream Home’s foundation in Rolesville, the project will already have achieved something special. It brings together builders, vendors, community leaders, and future homeowners with a shared goal that means much more than just building
A Garden Journey Through North Carolina
| Story and photos by Beverly Hurley | From Murphy to Manteo, North Carolina is home to a variety of vibrant cities, each with its own unique charm. Whenever I travel across the state, I seek out places with gardens to enjoy. Here are just a few favorites. Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary in
2026 Diamond Award Winners
Midtown readers voted for their favorite businesses, services, and venues. Now, we are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners! Select a category, browse the list to see if your favorites are there, and be sure tomake a note of any new businesses you’d like to check out. Congratulations to all of
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Coffee Shop Pairing: Pine State Coffee and Coffee Cake Cookies
By Deanna Martinez-Bey | Pine State Coffee blends a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere with a nostalgic 90s and early-2000s aesthetic, and is located at 1614 Automotive Way in Raleigh.
Why Raleigh Golfers May Be Watching Candyroot Lodge
Set across 1,210 acres of rolling sandy landscape, the course is planning to debut its first 18-hole course in November ahead of a spring 2027 opening.
The Granite Grill Opening in West Raleigh at GlenLake
Tazza Kitchen’s owners are opening The Granite Grill in West Raleigh’s GlenLake, adding another full-service restaurant to the growing area.
Kitchen Confidential – Smash Social Club
By Dathan Kazsuk | Some chefs come from culinary school. Others come up through the restaurant itself, learning every station and every way service can go sideways.
Vidrio Brunch in Raleigh Is Worth the Weekend Trip
By Dathan Kazsuk | With close to 20 items on Vidrio’s brunch menu, this is one of the more stacked brunch lineups we’ve come across lately while around Glenwood South.
Is It Stress or Perimenopause? A modern guide to the hormonal shift
By Kyle Marie McMahon | In our new Wellness Edit series, we’re breaking down the health topics that actually affect daily life—without the clinical jargon or whispered tone.
