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A look back at food news in 2022 in Raleigh reveals an undeniable truth—the best things in life are worth waiting for. It was three years ago now that chef Michael Lee announced his critically acclaimed M Sushi concept would be coming to Cary. When M Sushi finally did open in September of...

Note: This article was first published Dec. 11, 2017, in celebration of the restaurant's 10th anniversary. We've made slight edits to reflect that the restaurant is celebrating 15 years in 2022 (how time flies!).  Fifteen years ago, chef Ashley Christensen took a chance on a modest...

There's no shortage of ways to find peaceful escapes in order to explore the outdoors in the City of Oaks. Use any of the Raleigh area’s 180 miles of greenways—many of them connecting to attractions and letting you travel all over the destination—or numerous other miles of...

Renowned pitmaster Sam Jones just opened a new restaurant in downtown Raleigh, serving the same whole-hog 'cue that's helped make North Carolina a barbecue mecca. The new namesake restaurant is one of America's most anticipated restaurant openings in 2021. Here's why. Sam Jones...

A fierce philanthropist and accomplished restaurateur, chef Ashley Christensen just opened her sixth restaurant in downtown Raleigh. Poole'side Pies is a Neapolitan-style pizza joint, and it's a big deal. Here's why. Chef Ashley Christensen is having the time of her life. In May, the...

Big news, foodies—Herons at The Umstead Hotel and Spa, the critically-acclaimed restaurant known for precise techniques and extraordinary presentation, has been named one of the best 30 restaurants in America! The Cary, N.C., restaurant was the only dining establishment in the state to make...

HUGE. FOOD. NEWS! Chef Ashley Christensen—known to many as the face of Raleigh's booming scene since opening Poole's Diner in 2007—was awarded the title of Outstanding Chef by the James Beard Foundation on Mon., May 6. The award is the highest individual honor for a chef, and...

Please note that the information below is for the 2019 summer season. COVID-19 has forced most parks in Raleigh, Cary and Wake County to not offer rental boats for the 2020 season. Information on where you can launch your own canoe or kayak can be found here. There are a whole bunch of ways to

Looking for a fun way to get outside, get some exercise and find your way to some of Raleigh's best parks, restaurants, shops and attractions? Well good news, bike fans—Citrix Cycle, a bikeshare program meant for short-term bicycle rentals to help you going from point A to point B, is...

Roll call! Who's ready for beer festivals, outdoor concerts and food truck rodeos? We've got big plans this spring in Raleigh, N.C.! To jump-start these warm-weather months we've put together this list of 30 items for your spring bucket list, perfect for planning a trip to the Raleigh...