Features

Local Faces of Fashion

From T-shirts and jeans to high-end bespoke suits, Raleigh has a blossoming fashion industry. We spent time with these three movers and shakers to learn how — and why — they make custom and ready-to-wear apparel right here in the capital city. John Pugh, Founder/Owner House of Swank It all started with a Fritos lunchbox... Read More

Spooktacular Sights and Sounds

Did you know that Wake County is filled with dark stories, legends, and spirits of the deceased who are said to walk among us, especially after dark? With the generous help of Nelson Nauss and Al Parker from The Ghost Guild (learn about them in the sidebar), we have put together 10 locations, mostly in... Read More

Out & About in Wake County: September / October 2022

1. In its 89th season, the American Dance Festival (ADF) returns to Raleigh from September 8–11 with a series of outdoor performances at the North Carolina Museum of Art. ADF brings the best of modern dance to the Triangle and is welcoming back audiences to its first full season in three years with more than... Read More

Small Business Spotlight: ShopSpace

If you grew up watching shows like The Woodwright’s Shop — or if you just liked to explore your granddad’s workshop and tinker with all the different tools — you’ll want to learn about ShopSpace! At this massive downtown Raleigh warehouse space turned workshop, director and co-founder Lucas House helps students channel their creativity and... Read More
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Food + Dining

The Hidden World of Raleigh Speakeasies

The Atlantic Lounge, in Raleigh’s Oakwood neighborhood, is home to some of the best craft cocktails in the Triangle. Getting one for yourself is as simple as heading down Person Street, entering the service hallway behind Crawford and Son, making sure the sign above the nondescript door to the bar reads “Vacancy” (as opposed to... Read More

Celebrated Spirits: Macaluso

1 ½ oz. Old Grand-Dad Bourbon 1 oz. Aperol 1 oz. Amaro Squeeze of lemon 3 dashes orange bitters Combine, stir, and drain into a rocks glass and serve with a large cube of ice. Garnish with an orange peel. About The Parlor at Heights House: Located inside the Heights House Hotel, a 10,000-square-foot pre-Civil... Read More
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Life + Style

New Arrivals

Left: Ruffled Midi Dress, $52. Medium Twisted Hoop Earrings, $21. White Howlite Bracelet Stack of 3, $18. Mules, $38. Center: Blue and white maxi dress, $98. Initial Decor necklace, $54. Initial Decor earrings, $24. Right: Embroidered top, $47.99. High-rise flare jeans, $69.99. Rattan earrings, $24.

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Private Theater Rentals at Paragon Theaters

When Covid first reared its ugly head, movie lovers all wondered the same thing: Is the entertainment industry going to make it? Innovative alternatives were their only option, and soon cinema chains all over the United States were renting out entire auditoriums to hesitant moviegoers in a desperate bid to make some cash. As a... Read More
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Home + Garden

On the House

“If you build it, they will come.” I think we’re all familiar with that iconic line from the 1989 blockbuster Field of Dreams, right? Don’t worry, no one is asking you to put a baseball diamond in the middle of a cornfield, but if you’re looking to custom build a home, your friends and family... Read More

Garden Adventurer: Conversation Piece: The Ginkgo Tree

Autumn is the perfect time to plant woody ornamentals, and if you are looking for a real conversation piece, grab a ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba). What’s so special about ginkgo? For starters, it is very old — set your time machine back to 200 million years ago, and you will find ginkgo in full flaunt.... Read More
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travel

Down the Road: Sylvan Heights Bird Park

Entering the Sylvan Heights Bird Park means walking into a world where pink flamingos eat out of your hand, parakeets perch on your shoulders, and a scarlet ibis flies by an arm’s distance away. The park, in Scotland Neck, NC, boasts the world’s largest waterfowl collection and the second largest bird collection in the US.... Read More

Clayton: The Foodie’s Tour

You may not think of Clayton as an epicurean destination, but passionate local business owners are out to change your mind with their energy, creativity, and Clayton’s downtown charm. Crawford Cookshop Fans of Raleigh restaurants Crawford & Son and Jolie will delight in exploring a new establishment by award-winning chef Scott Crawford, but might also... Read More
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On Trend: Inclusive Fashion

Does the word “boutique” draw you straight in the door, credit card in tow, or have you running for the hills? For many people, it’s the latter — but Scarlet Street, a local clothing boutique based out of Raleigh, is here to change that. “Working for boutiques in the past, I noticed they were not... Read More

On Trend: The Year of the Korean Corn Dog

While most Americans enjoy a traditional corn dog from time to time, a new corn dog trend is on the rise — Korean-style corn dogs! Over the past five years, this international twist on classic fair food has gained traction on social media and sent the world into a tizzy (NC included)! Esther Hicks, a... Read More
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