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⛽️ WAWA IN NC: Pennsylvania-based convenience store is adding up to 10 more stores in North Carolina this year, from th...
01/13/2025

⛽️ WAWA IN NC: Pennsylvania-based convenience store is adding up to 10 more stores in North Carolina this year, from the eastern part of the state to the Triangle.

DRIVING THE NEWS: By the end of 2025, Wawa will add new stores in Hope Mills, Garner, Fayetteville, Jacksonville, Greenville, Wilson and Goldsboro, according to a recent statement from the company.
- It’s been expanding into North Carolina since opening its first store in the state last spring in the Outer Banks.
- The brand did not provide specific addresses for its other future locations.

BETWEEN THE LINES: A Wawa spokesperson would not say whether or when the company will debut in major cities like Raleigh, Durham or Charlotte.

WHAT’S NEXT: Over the next eight to 10 years, Wawa plans to build and open six to eight stores per year in North Carolina, reaching a total of 90 stores in the state, per the company.

🔗 Link in bio for more on Wawa’s plans for North Carolina.

👀 ANTICIPATED OPENINGS: Here are some of the most anticipated eateries and shops in The Triangle that are expected to op...
01/10/2025

👀 ANTICIPATED OPENINGS: Here are some of the most anticipated eateries and shops in The Triangle that are expected to open this year.

🍸 in Raleigh’s Smoky Hollow development
🌮 .molino in Raleigh’s Gateway Plaza
🍽️ in North Hills
🥩 ’s Prime STQ at in Durham
🥟 at in Cary
🧀 in Carrboro

🔗 Find our full list of highly anticipated restaurants and their opening timeline at the link in bio.

🥖 NOW OPEN: opens its eighth location in Raleigh (today) Friday, Jan. 10.🍕WHAT TO EXPECT: The new 3,200-square foot spo...
01/10/2025

🥖 NOW OPEN: opens its eighth location in Raleigh (today) Friday, Jan. 10.

🍕WHAT TO EXPECT: The new 3,200-square foot spot will offer pizza, wine, beer and cocktails in addition to its popular European breads and pastries.

📍STOP BY: 404 E. Six Forks Road in the Creekside Crossing Shopping Center. It’s open Monday-Saturday from 7:30am-9pm and Sunday from 8am-8pm.

📈 RALEIGH’S GROWTH: The Raleigh area landed No. 7 on U-Haul’s list of fastest-growing metros.WHY IT MATTERS: The trend o...
01/09/2025

📈 RALEIGH’S GROWTH: The Raleigh area landed No. 7 on U-Haul’s list of fastest-growing metros.

WHY IT MATTERS: The trend of people migrating to the Sun Belt states continues.

ZOOM OUT: Charlotte was in second place for the largest gain of one-way moves, behind Dallas, according to .

- Wilmington is No. 14.

🔗 Click the link in bio to read where North Carolina lands on the statewide ranking.

❄️ SNOW FORECAST: The Triangle could get anywhere from a dusting to up to 3 inches of snow Friday evening, according to ...
01/09/2025

❄️ SNOW FORECAST: The Triangle could get anywhere from a dusting to up to 3 inches of snow Friday evening, according to the .
- Warmer temperatures could usher in sleet and freezing rain across the region, though.
- A winter storm watch was issued for Friday afternoon through Saturday morning, reported.
- Be sure to check updated forecasts for the latest wintery mix predictions.

⚠️ TRAVEL SAFELY: Expect slick roads throughout the Triangle Friday night through Saturday morning.
- officials say winter weather crews will be keeping the sidewalks, roads, runways and taxiways clear of snow and ice — airlines handle deicing planes ahead of takeoff.

🍽️ LUNCH REC.: We grabbed lunch from , a restaurant and bar, inside .WHAT TO EXPECT: 19Fifty-One has a fusion of Ethiopi...
01/07/2025

🍽️ LUNCH REC.: We grabbed lunch from , a restaurant and bar, inside .

WHAT TO EXPECT: 19Fifty-One has a fusion of Ethiopian and Korean dishes. They offer breakfast options, paninis, sandwiches, burgers, wings and salads.
- We tried the Ethiopian rub wings, avocado panini and a bulgogi chicken sandwich.

📍 STOP BY: Find 19Fifty-One at 800 Taylor St. Suite 9-152. It’s open Monday 8am-5pm, 8am-2pm for lunch and reopens 5-9:30pm Tuesday through Thursday, Saturday 12-10pm and Sunday 3-8pm.

☕️ NOW OPEN: One of Raleigh’s newest coffee shops, , opened in early December.DRIVING THE NEWS: Located in The Exchange,...
01/07/2025

☕️ NOW OPEN: One of Raleigh’s newest coffee shops, , opened in early December.

DRIVING THE NEWS: Located in The Exchange, a $1 billion mix-used development east of North Hills, WRK is The Optimist’s third location in Raleigh.
- The Optimist opened its first location in Raleigh’s Oakwood neighborhood in May 2020.
- The coffee shop also opened a cart at PNC Arena and its second location near Crabtree Valley Mall in 2023.

📍STOP BY: 1000 Social St., on the first floor of The Exchange. It’s open Monday through Friday 7am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday 8am-2pm.

🐶 REMEMBERING RIPKEN: , who retrieved bats for the , died on New Year’s Day after complications from an undiagnosed medi...
01/06/2025

🐶 REMEMBERING RIPKEN: , who retrieved bats for the , died on New Year’s Day after complications from an undiagnosed medical condition, his family announced Friday.

🐾 BACKGROUND: The lab grew in popularity across social media as he retrieved items at sporting venues across the Triangle — from fetching tees for to dropping pucks for the .
- Ripken also fetched kickers’ tees during the N.C. State-Tennessee game at the in Charlotte last year.

🔗 Click the link in bio to read more about the beloved black lab.

📸 Photo: Overbey photography. Courtesy of Melissa O’Donnell.

🧑‍🍳 RESTAURANT WEEK: Mark your calendars for the return of Triangle Restaurant Week Jan. 27-Feb. 2.😋 WHAT TO EXPECT: Mor...
01/02/2025

🧑‍🍳 RESTAURANT WEEK: Mark your calendars for the return of Triangle Restaurant Week Jan. 27-Feb. 2.

😋 WHAT TO EXPECT: More than 50 restaurants (listed at ) in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas will offer special three-course menu options with fixed pricing including:

🍴 in Raleigh
🍽️ in Raleigh
🇬🇷 in Durham
🍝 in Durham
🏮 in Chapel Hill
🇮🇳 in Cary
🍽️ in Apex

🤑 IF YOU GO: Pricing for the event is $15 for a three-course lunch and $25-$50 for a two-to-three course dinner. Price is for each person and does not include beverages, tax or gratuity. No reservations or tickets are required.

🥂 NYE THINGS TO DO: The countdown to 2025 is on, and we’ve compiled a list of celebrations for every vibe.🐿️ ACORN DROP:...
12/30/2024

🥂 NYE THINGS TO DO: The countdown to 2025 is on, and we’ve compiled a list of celebrations for every vibe.

🐿️ ACORN DROP: Witness the famous Acorn Drop on Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street as part of the city’s annual First Night Raleigh event. Events begin at 2pm with a musical performance for children, and the party continues until midnight. Tickets are $16, free for kids under 5.

💃 DANCE PARTY: will host a celebration featuring complimentary light bites and bubbly for the first three hours of the event, which starts at 8pm, plus a live DJ. Advance tickets are $45.
- is hosting a New Year’s Eve dance party starting at 9pm featuring a DJ and drink specials. The $15 cover includes a champagne toast at midnight.

🍽️ PRIX FIXE: .raleigh ($95), ($140), ($150), ($115) and ($75) are some of the area restaurants offering special New Year’s Eve menus featuring several courses and some with optional add-ons like wine pairings.

🔗 Click the link in bio for more things to do this New Year’s Eve around the Triangle.

🎄THINGS TO DO: Happy holidays from ! You can stroll through the park to view the lights or go ice skating for free from ...
12/26/2024

🎄THINGS TO DO: Happy holidays from ! You can stroll through the park to view the lights or go ice skating for free from now until Jan. 4, 2025.

🤩 IF YOU GO: Stroll the the park at 327 S Academy St. Skating hours are 1-9pm Sunday-Monday, 1-9pm Wednesday-Friday and 2-10pm Saturday.
- The skating rink will be closed December 26 and January 1.

🥡 DINNER REC: We recently stopped by .58cuisine, a contemporary Chinese restaurant in Morrisville.😋 WHAT WE ORDERED: If ...
12/24/2024

🥡 DINNER REC: We recently stopped by .58cuisine, a contemporary Chinese restaurant in Morrisville.

😋 WHAT WE ORDERED: If you’re in the mood for a treat and you go with a group, be sure to try the whole roasted peking duck, a traditional, succulent delicacy with buttery, crispy skin ($95).
- It takes more than an hour to prepare, so a pro move is to call ahead to order it before you arrive for dinner. It comes with handmade wraps, sauces and assorted veggies.
- We also tried the lobster fried wontons, calamari, soup buns and Szechuan fish.

📍STOP BY: 10958 Chapel Hill Road. It’s open daily for lunch 11am-2:30pm and reopens for dinner at 5pm Tuesday through Saturday. Sunday dinner hours are 4:30-9:30pm. Hours might differ for the holidays.

📆 HUGE CLOTHING MARKET: One of the largest vintage pop-up shops returns to Raleigh Jan. 18-19.🛍️ WHAT TO EXPECT: The tw...
12/23/2024

📆 HUGE CLOTHING MARKET: One of the largest vintage pop-up shops returns to Raleigh Jan. 18-19.

🛍️ WHAT TO EXPECT: The two-day event inside the Expo Center at the State Fairgrounds will have thousands of vintage clothing and accessories. There will also be local food trucks onsite.

🎟️ TICKETS: Early entry for one day is $15 and a weekend pass is $27. Children under 12 are free with a parent.

📍STOP BY: It’s from 12-7pm at 4285 Trinity Road.

🍻OPENING SOON: , an intimate new spot from the team behind and , opens this Saturday, Dec. 21, at 4pm in downtown Ralei...
12/19/2024

🍻OPENING SOON: , an intimate new spot from the team behind and , opens this Saturday, Dec. 21, at 4pm in downtown Raleigh.

THE VIBE: The Bend Bar aims to be a neighborhood watering hole, complete with a communal table, spacious bar and sprawling deck.
- The bar will be housed in one of three renovated bungalows at 853 W. Morgan St. — and the owners plan to breathe new life into all the properties.

WHAT TO EXPECT: The Bend Bar will serve local craft beer, wine, craft cocktails and other curated drinks. The focal point of the bar is a curved 16-seat bar. Outside features a deck filled with tables, stadium seating and patio heaters.

WHAT’S NEXT: In early 2025, a new location for State of Beer will open in another renovated bungalow on the West Morgan Street property. The original State of Beer at 401 Hillsborough St. will keep operating through at least late 2026.

🔗 Click the link in bio to learn more about The Bend Bar and the changes at State of Beer.

📸 Photos courtesy of Juli Leonard.

🍫 DESSERT CAFE: If you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth this holiday season, check out The Dessertery, a pop-up in...
12/19/2024

🍫 DESSERT CAFE: If you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth this holiday season, check out The Dessertery, a pop-up in downtown Raleigh.

😋 WHAT TO EXPECT: Your ticket gets you unlimited desserts like cheesecakes and cupcakes, plus a hot coco bar with more than 100 toppings.
- There’a also live music and Santa visits on select nights.

🤑 IF YOU GO: It’s happening now through Dec. 23. inside Kennedy Theatre at Martin Marietta Center ().
- Tickets are $29 for ages 7 and older and $15 for ages 2-6.

🍽️ OPENING SOON: in Cary’s development is in its soft opening phase, with plans to officially open this Friday, Dec. 2...
12/18/2024

🍽️ OPENING SOON: in Cary’s development is in its soft opening phase, with plans to officially open this Friday, Dec. 20.

🥩 WHAT TO EXPECT: The new restaurant is a nod to a nostalgic tradition of a steakhouse — with an emphasis on cuts of dry-aged beef and cocktails — mixed with a modern design, James Beard semifinalist and owner has said.
- The restaurant’s dining room features multiple floor-to-ceiling windows, giving diners views of both the outside and into the kitchen.
- This is the hospitality group’s largest restaurant to date, with room to seat up to 120 guests and an extensive wine library and a private room that can be rented.

🙌 ZOOM OUT: This will be the fourth big opening for Crawford this year.
- In March, the acclaimed chef opened the Croatian-inspired in Raleigh. A few months later, he opened the speakeasy in Raleigh’s Oakwood neighborhood. He also opened Crawford’s Genuine in ’s Terminal 2 in September.

📍IF YOU GO: Crawford Brothers Steakhouse is accepting reservations during its soft opening at 401 Fenton Gateway Dr.

🍻 COMING SOON: will open its first North Carolina location in Raleigh in early 2026.DRIVING THE NEWS: Construction will...
12/17/2024

🍻 COMING SOON: will open its first North Carolina location in Raleigh in early 2026.

DRIVING THE NEWS: Construction will begin in early 2025 for the fourth location of the Delaware-based brewery.

WHAT TO EXPECT: It’ll serve house-brewed beers, hard teas and seltzers with an elevated cookout menu.
- The 8,600 square foot restaurant and brewery in GlenLake will have a large backyard with plenty of outdoor seating, lawn games and hammocks.

🍩 COMING SOON: Miami-based will open in Cary’s development in late 2025.😋 WHAT TO EXPECT: The Salty Donut offers coffe...
12/16/2024

🍩 COMING SOON: Miami-based will open in Cary’s development in late 2025.

😋 WHAT TO EXPECT: The Salty Donut offers coffee in addition to doughnuts and other pastries.
- The new 2,572-square-foot spot will be its second North Carolina location following Charlotte.

WHAT’S NEXT: The Salty Donut is one of three openings slated for Fenton next year.
- , a Chicago chain serving American fare, is expected to open this winter.
- , a local taproom and Chinese dim sum restaurant, will open spring 2025.

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🇱🇦 LAOTIAN CUSINE: @saap_cary in downtown Cary is by former @brewerybhavana and @bidamanda executive chef Lon Bounsanga. 🍲 WHAT TO EXPECT: A menu filled with dishes inspired by Bounsanga’s home country of Laos that hits you with fistfuls of flavors. - Small plates include Loatian street food dishes— like char-grilled tiger shrimp, pork skewers, a Lao herb sausage and chicken wings marinated in spicy honey. - Large plates include a number of curry dishes and soups, braised pork belly, a rotating North Carolina fish seasoned with southeast Asian spices and a lettuce-wrap plate. 😋 WE ORDERED: The Lao Beef Jerky ($16), Seafood Green Curry ($30) and Pad Lao/Khua Mee with tiger shrimp ($28). 📍 STOP BY: 370 S. Walker St., across from @downtowncarypark. It’s open Tuesday through Sunday 11:30am-2pm for lunch and 4:30-9:30pm for dinner.

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