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2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

You voted. We tallied. Now presenting ... our most popular feature of the year: The Readers’ Choice Awards. These are the people and places worthy of applause for making life in Wake County better — as determined by you! Thousands of Wake Living readers have once again made their voices heard by voting for the... Read More

2025 Readers’ Choice Awards: Restaurants

Duck Donuts Best Donuts While still a relatively young brand, Duck Donuts has been operating across the Triangle for almost a decade. “We are humbled to know our fans are still supporting us and loving the donuts,” says owner Brandon Trimyer. “They’ve been loyal ambassadors.” Many of those guests were first introduced to Duck Donuts... Read More

2025 Readers’ Choice Awards: Shopping

Unorthodox Vintage Best Resale Shopping With more than half of our clothing going into the landfill, it’s never been more important to think about disposal and its impact. And thanks to Unorthodox Vintage, thrifting has never been so inspiring! Featuring vintage and secondhand clothing, the concept is a collaboration between Alexandria Monet and Julian Jacobs.... Read More

2025 Readers’ Choice Awards: Services

Dr. Lindsay Mumma Best Chiropractor “I love being able to care for patients and help them find hope and comfort in their bodies. It’s really an honor to be recognized,” says Dr. Lindsay Mumma, president of Triangle Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, “because there are a ton of great chiropractors in the area!” Yet Dr. Mumma... Read More
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Food + Dining

Celebrated Spirits: It Girl

It Girl, a Munich-style Helles lager, exudes effortless charm and confidence. This polished lager combines a crisp malt backbone with a delicate floral hop finish, creating a flawlessly balanced and endlessly drinkable beer. Whether you’re at the taproom or grabbing cans to go, this crisp, refreshing lager is always the center of attention. Raleigh Brewing... Read More

Celebrated Spirits: Mild Green

Light and refreshing, this vibrant mocktail strikes a perfect balance between herbal, fruity, and fresh notes. 1 ½ ounces cilantro syrup 1 ½ ounces lime juice 1 ½ ounces coconut water 5 mint leaves 3 slices of cucumber tonic water In a shaker, combine all ingredients except tonic water. Add ice and shake. Pour into... Read More
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Life + Style

Erica Chats: You: The Biggest Project You’ll Ever Work On!

As we enter 2025, the world feels like it’s spinning faster than ever. We are wrapped up in technology, connected by screens, and busier each day. Yet, in this whirlwind, the importance of taking control of our health has never been clearer. The conversation around health is no longer just about adding years to life... Read More

Erica Chats: Surviving Holiday Stress

The holidays are here again! This season is filled with cheer, fancy parties, family, gifts … and stress. No matter how joyful this time of year is, the endless to-do lists and disruptions to our regular routines take their toll. Between navigating interesting family dynamics, trying to magically budget for gifts, and the pressure of... Read More
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Home + Garden

Garden Adventurer: Seeing Red

Seeing red is not exactly the best way to start off a brand new, hopeful New Year, but right now I just can’t help myself. No, I’m not angry, irritated, annoyed, or peeved — whatever that is. Instead, I’m thinking back to a photo session I did at the JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh last... Read More

Garden Adventurer: The Ins and Outs of Amaryllis

The scramble to find perfect Christmas presents has begun, and for gardeners, the beautiful amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp.) is always a classic go-to gift. Whether as a bulb-in-a-box or a full-blown flowering plant, amaryllis can deliver much-needed cheer to comfort backyard growers through the winter blahs. But when its flowers fade and warming temperatures entice you... Read More
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travel

Staunton: The Gem of the Shenandoah Valley

Staunton, Virginia — known as the Queen City of the Shenandoah Valley — can best be described as a Hallmark movie come to life. Surrounded by rolling hills and scenic farmland, this fantastically walkable town is known for its magnificently preserved architecture, idyllic main street, and proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Over the years,... Read More

Road Tripping for Success

Since 2019, my husband George and I have logged over 50,000 fun miles traversing the beautiful continental United States. We have traveled in SUVs, rental cars, a 1982 Volkswagen Westfalia, and a 2020 Dodge Ram ProMaster conversion van. Getting out on the road is life-changing; each trip has rewards and challenges. You will realize how... Read More
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Participants standing behind step platforms squat with weight bars on their shoulders in a room lit by pink and purple lights.

Put the FUN in Fitness

Fitness can be fun — really. These unique group classes use lights, trampolines, aerial hoops and slings, and more cool stuff to make you smile while you sweat. GLOW Fitness Ever heard of a festival-inspired fitness class? Neither had we. The neon lights and high-energy classes at GLOW Fitness are sure to make you... Read More

On Trend: Gut Health

If we are what we eat, how can we expect to feel good when our digestive system isn’t working right? When food gets broken down, the nutrients produced fuel the body’s biological cycles and processes. Scientific evidence increasingly supports the relevance of gut health to our overall well-being and its direct impact on our physical... Read More
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