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Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineCondos & CuisineIf you’ve lived in Raleigh for more than 10 years you remember life before mixed use—meaning you remember when every apartment or office building didn’t have retail or restaurants on the first floor. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam chat changing the way we live, work and play in Raleigh. Chamber Session: Gina Stephens & Scott CrawfordFare & Fellow at Raleigh Iron WorksPostino Wine Cafe at Village DistrictBrodeto at Raleigh Iron WorksPress Coffee in 400HTrophy Co.’s State of Beer + The BendCrawford Steakhouse at FentonMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCamp...
2024-09-1726 min
Intermittent Fasting StoriesEpisode 383: Gina AnderslandIn this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Gina Andersland from Andover, MN. Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There’s nothing better than community to help with that. In the Delay, Don’t Deny community we all embrace the clean fast, and there’s just the right support for you as you live your intermittent fasting lifestyle. You can connect directly with Gin in the Ask Gin group, and she will answer all of your questions personally. If you’re new to intermittent fasting or recommitting...
2024-02-0156 min
Intermittent Fasting StoriesEpisode 383: Gina AnderslandIn this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Gina Andersland from Andover, MN. Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There’s nothing better than community to help with that. In the Delay, Don’t Deny community we all embrace the clean fast, and there’s just the right support for you as you live your intermittent fasting lifestyle. You can connect directly with Gin in the Ask Gin group, and she will answer all of your questions personally. If you’re new to intermittent fasting or recommitting...
2024-02-0150 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineSportsbook CanceledWe first broke the news that the Canes (read: Gale Force Sports & Entertainment) bought Backyard Bistro back in October. As other major news outlets finally reported this “news” last week, well, quite frankly, they got it wrong. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam scoop the latest on what’s really going on with the Backyard Bistro space and plans for a sportsbook.Raleigh Magazine Reveals Original Plans for Backyard Bistro SportsbookPNC Arena Plans UpdatesLong-Awaited Sports Betting in NCMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopVillage DistrictThe Mixx
2024-01-0920 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineYour Favorite Places in RaleighRaleigh has no shortage of “secret happy places.” Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they spotlight where Raleighites go in town to thrive, reset or just chill. This episode originally aired in November 2022.
2024-01-0228 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineBest and Worst of 2023Who doesn’t love a good roast—or reflection? Sometimes the only way forward is to look back. And what better time than the end of the year? Grab a laugh with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they reflect on the best—and worst—podcast episodes and moments of 2023.Best Restaurants 2023 RevealFayetteville Street: The Next FixThings We Shouldn’t Have to SayWhat Local Liquors Are Worth a PurchaseMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopVillage DistrictThe Mixx
2023-12-1931 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineBiggest Food Trends of 2024Retro dining? Boujee bathrooms? Zero-proof ’tails? Things on fire and over-the-top decor? When it comes to food & bev trends in 2024, one thing is certain—it’s gonna be a vibe. For one of the most fun stories we’ve done at Raleigh Magazine, we tapped a handful of top city magazine editors around the U.S. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam forecast what’s hot on the foodie scene for 2024. The Biggest Food Trends of 2024 According to Top City EditorsRoyal Flush: 5 Boujee Bathrooms Around TownMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden Shop
2023-12-1221 min
Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine5 Cool Spots Opening in RaleighRaleigh Magazine’s Winter Issue is jam-packed with exclusive reveals on hot spots opening in Raleigh—many by the end of the year. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they dish all the hot deets.Giorgios Bakatsias Extends His Empire Via Giorgios Epicurean MarketTepuy Donuts Brick-and-MortarFirst Look at Elevated Indian Concept Tamasha in North HillsMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopVillage DistrictThe Mixx
2023-12-0532 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineRialto Refresh—And What It Says About RaleighMore steel and glass towers or more funky, cool edifices? What does Raleigh want? Inspired by the Rialto’s fresh funky electric blue hue—and with exclusive insider intel on an interiors refresh to boot—Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam chat the tightrope Raleigh walks in trying to maintain its unique history, personality and identity.The Historic Rialto Gets a New Lease on LifeReshaping Raleigh: Developments Coming Out of the Ground Right Now
2023-11-2826 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineThe Cocktail Classic: The Good, the Great and the FunnyRaleigh has never seen a party like this one! The city is still buzzing about Raleigh Magazine’s inaugural The Cocktail Classic, presented by The Exchange Raleigh at Killjoy—showcasing RM’s Best Bartender nominees across a backdrop of unlimited ’tails, tastes and tunes, and cool experiences. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Killjoy’s Josh Gagne for insider intel on the grand affair—from the good to the great to the funny—including which ’tender took home the People’s Choice!The Cocktail ClassicCocktail Classic RecapCocktail Classic: A Layered AffairBest Bars 2022Meet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden Sho...
2023-11-2153 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineExperience Miami in North HillsEveryone is talking about the new experience at North Hills—and while the bougee Bal Harbour Shops pop-up is a good grab for Raleigh—not everyone is pumped. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam for the hot takes on this big talker.Famed Miami Luxe-Zen-Alfresco Bal Harbour Shops Pop Up in Raleigh North Hills Main District ExpansionMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopSwansboroThe Cocktail Classic
2023-11-1419 min
Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine6+ New Spots to TryCraving something new? We have the scoop on a slew of new restaurants and bars set to open before the new year. Tune in to hear Publisher Gina Stephens and Associate Editor Lauren Kruchten dish the details on the sip and sup hot spots you must try.Gussie’s Opening on West Morgan Street in NovemberScott Crawford’s Brodeto Bowing at Raleigh Iron Works in DecemberAlex Ricci’s Prospects to Open in Former Rainbow Luncheonette Space SoonIncendiary Brewing Co. Is Now Open at Bloc[83]Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon’s Venture Company Is Buying Backyard Bistro to Add a Sports...
2023-11-0727 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineSolutions for Downtown Raleigh CrimeNo matter how you spin it, Downtown Raleigh has fallen on hard times. Serious crimes—shootings, stabbings, robbings, assaults, harassment, vandalism, drug deals and the like, not to mention loitering and panhandling—combined with the city’s growing homelessness problem, substance abuse and fewer police on the streets, has created the perfect storm. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Associate Editor Lauren Kruchten chat both short- and long-term solutions to these issues.Downtown Raleigh Crime Is on the Rise—Here Are Some SolutionsA Closer Look at the Scene on Glenwood SouthGlenwood South Is Earning a New Rep as a Hig...
2023-10-3120 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineRaleigh Magazine RefreshAfter nearly a decade as the voice of our city, we unveil a print and website refresh—including a bold new logo—that better reflects the magazine’s content and creates a cohesive, dynamic, recognizable city brand that captures Raleigh Magazine’s growth into a multichannel media company. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Creative Director Liz Comella sit down with MRC Creative Director Mike Rosado to sneak our “new look.” The Voice of Raleighraleighmag.comMeet MRCMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopSwansboroThe Cocktail Classic
2023-10-2448 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineNC State Fair Hot TakesFrom people-watching to fair faves, two homegrown North Carolinians give their hot takes on the state fair—and dish on some of their can’t-miss annual traditions. Which is the “fairest” of them all? Find out as Publisher Gina Stephens and Producer Cee Cee Huffman go behind the scenes.50 Must-Attend Events of 2023 North Carolina State Fair
2023-09-1925 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineWho Really Works for You?Even in our current office climate, people spend more time with their co-workers than anyone else—whether that’s in the office, planned retreats or via social platforms. So, naturally, you may think you know your colleagues and employees pretty well. Or do you? Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they chat who really works for and with you—and why it matters.Raleigh Mag Team Unpacks Their Beige FlagsRaleigh Mag Introduces Annual Cocktail ClassicA Look Inside Raleigh Magazine’s Best Restaurants EventMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopSwansb...
2023-09-1237 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineFayetteville Street: The Next FixThe city’s newest “fix it” plan for Fayetteville Street is in the works. As a followup to one of our most viral podcasts ever, Fayetteville Street Face-Lift, tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dig into the DTR struggles and borders—and the latest game plan.Urban Planning Studio Tapped to Reimagine Downtown10 Major Updates Coming to Fayetteville StreetBringing Back Main Street: Power Players Unite to Bring Back Fayetteville StreetMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopSwansboroThe Cocktail Classic
2023-09-0525 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineRM Best Restaurants RevealedIf you eat food, this epipod is for you. After a year of noshing our way through all corners of the city, our talented taste buds were put to the test—and after a lot of dining (and even more debate), we reveal our 2023 25 Best Restaurants, including Restaurant of the Year, Best New Restaurant and five suburb standouts. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they dish hot takes on some of this year’s winners—and where to book your reservations for every occasion and no occasion at all.Raleigh Magazine’s 25 Best Restaura...
2023-08-2947 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineGlenwood South ChaosGlenwood South has descended into chaos. The entertainment district known as much as a place to party as the city’s cash cow is quickly descending into an area riddled with crime. While nuisance complaints have long been the norm, the district’s problems have quickly escalated to some serious crimes—NTM $200 parking citations. But RPD is cracking down—even on such minor citations as excessive muffler noise. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam talk through the summer drama—and why there’s hope for safety on the strip.Disorderly DistrictGlenwood South: Balancing Act Between Fun...
2023-08-2229 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineWhat Does Your Car Say About You?Raleigh’s car culture is fueling up—whether you’re an auto-enthusiast who craves the open road, wind in your hair, or you prefer the passenger seat with a good book. Grab a listen as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dig into what’s driving complex car culture that’s exploding all around us—from car clubs to new niche groups to car sharing and upcoming vehicle trends, plus a fun spoof on Raleigh comedian Spencer Bland’s car personalities bit.How Raleigh RollsMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewater Spa
2023-08-1534 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineBlue Ridge—the Next North Hills?Take everything you thought you knew about West Raleigh and forget it. There’s a new “it” part of town set to be Ralegih’s next destination district—the next North Hills so to speak. Tune in to hear Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they talk through the billions of dollars of investment being pumped into the area, including a first look at a new development and major plans in store for PNC.Blue Ridge Corridor Primed to Be Raleigh’s Next “It” DistrictPNC Arena Is on the ComeupHow Online Betting Bill Legalization Impacts PNC ArenaMeet Our...
2023-08-0823 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineRaleigh Staycation ModeSometimes the best vacation is a staycation—no planning required. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they talk through 5 highly curated interest-based itineraries on where to stay and play in Raleigh this summer—whetheryou’re looking to go offline for the weekend or adventure in your own city… or even to use it as itineraries for houseguests. 5 Staycation Itineraries to Stay and Play in Raleigh25 Weekend GetawaysDon’t Wing It. How to Fly Through Your Travels With EaseMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewater SpaCam
2023-08-0128 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineFive Points Intersection Reconfigured?Every city has that district or neighborhood that’s seemingly gone untouched in spite of growth and development. For Raleigh, that’s Five Points—a historic gem rooted deep in our city’s identity, with its 1920s-era architecture and long-standing businesses. But things are a-changin’—including that famed “Five Points” intersection. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam spill the tea on what’s coming down the pipeline. Exciting Changes + New Businesses Coming to Five PointsAjja’s Cheetie Kumar Answers Our Burning QuestionsTrophy Brewing Outpost in Electric Supply Co. SpaceRialto to Reopen This SummerMeet Our Sponsors:
2023-07-2527 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineSpirits in Session: 5 Emerging ConceptsThe shipping container bar concept we first told you about last summer is still on, and we have the scoop—not to mention extended nightlife ops in Village District and a barrel of Raleigh concepts brewing new locales. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they spill the tea on what’s coming.Embargo Taking Over Peace Street Inspection StationA Trio of Raleigh Breweries are Untapping New LocationsCafe Carolina Is Moving to Fomer so•ca LocationMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewater SpaVillage District
2023-07-1827 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineMadre + Peggy’s Hot TakesTake a culinary + cocktail tour through Raleigh with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they dish insider intel, hot takes and more on the latest long-awaited openings Madre and Peggy’s cocktail bar.Meet Us at MadrePeggy’s + Glenwood South Tidal WaveHistory Meets Hip at the HollowMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewater SpaVillage District
2023-07-1127 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineTravel Tips, Tricks + TrendsNothing is more top of mind right now than what and where we are going this summer. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they dish travel tips, tricks, trends and tales—including avoiding passport problems and a slew of updates coming down the pipeline at RDU International Airport.Choose Your Own AdventureDon’t Wing It. How to Fly Through Your Travels With EaseRDU Galleria: The Three-Story Gas StationAirport Foodie NewsTen New Dining/Drinking Ops Coming to RDU AirportGuess Where: Surprise Curated Road TripsMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewa...
2023-06-2732 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineParking It: Raleigh Gets 3 New ParksA whitewater park in Raleigh? No, really. In addition to Raleigh’s 200+ parks and 100+ miles of greenway, now, Publisher Gina Stephens and Associate Editor Lauren Kruchten are spilling the tea on Raleigh’s three newest parks: the Conlon Family Skatepark, the Neuse River Park and the smallest park in Raleigh (!). Kickflips Allowed—DTR’s Temporary Skate ParkRaleigh’s Largest Urban Park Presents Raleigh’s Smallest ParkRaleigh Could Be Getting a Whitewater Park in ~5 YearsMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewater SpaCampbell LawGet the issue to your door! 10 i...
2023-06-2026 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineParking ProblemsPaid or played? You know the feeling. Headed Downtown for a meeting, dinner or fest—and top of mind? Parking problems. After adding one parking app too many to our phones and pulling a $100+ parking ticket(!), our team investigated. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam navigate the labyrinth that is DTR parking to solve the puzzle. Paid or Played? A Deep-Dive Into Downtown Parking Woes10 Major Updates Coming to Fayetteville StreetMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewater SpaCampbell LawGet the issue to yo...
2023-06-1326 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineBuyer BewareGel pedicures are pretty—until your nails come off. Power-washing is a clean you can feel…for life when you end up in the burn center. Tune into this true news-you-can-use episode. We tell you all the time how we get our stories—and often it’s as fascinating as the story itself. And boy do we have a doozy for you today. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they chat about some real-life experiences and painful misadventures-turned-stories in this poignant episode.Gel Pedicures Are Pretty—Until Your Toenails Come OffPaid or Played? A Deep-Div...
2023-06-0633 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineRaleigh’s Best BurgersIt’s been seven years since Raleigh Magazine crowned the best burgers in town—and a lot has changed on the beefy scene. So we decided it was high time to dig in. And we had a ~cow~ noshing our way through Raleigh’s meatiest masterpieces to crown our 10 mighty burger kings. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dish on all the juicy content.The Best 10 Burgers in Raleigh—Plus Fast Casual, Meatless Faves, Fries, Sauces + MoreRaleigh Magazine’s 25 Best RestaurantsRaleigh Magazine’s Dine ListingsMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBlu...
2023-05-3034 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineA Wave of Condo ConstructionFor years, locals have bemoaned the lack of new condo options in Downtown Raleigh as apartments went up en masse across town. But all of that is about to change. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam chat the condo craze unfolding in DTR.A Wave of Condo Construction in DTRGreen Development: SoHiBuilding a SkylineMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewater SpaCampbell LawGet the issue to your door! 10 issues for $10! Subscribe NowOffice Talk with Raleigh Magazine is hosted by Gi...
2023-05-2322 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineTeatime—Bites and Bars ComingIt’s teatime. As your go-to source on all things food and bev, we’re here to spill all kinds of tea. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dish on a slew of concepts soaring on the scene—from RDU to DTR and beyond.Ten New Dining/Drinking Ops Coming to RDU AirportThree-Story RDU Galleria SneakWright Way to PicnicSono to Bow Second LocationMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewater SpaCampbell LawGet the issue to your door! 10 issues for $10! Subscribe NowOffice...
2023-05-1625 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineTipping PointThe topic of “tipflation” is on everyone’s tongue of late. From The New York Times to The Today Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live—the topic of who to tip, for what and how much is trending. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they navigate the tipping point—aka tipping fatigue–via feedback and guidance from a host of hospitality insiders.Tipflation? Hospitality Insiders Weigh In on Our Tipping GuidePay-Per-ChewHow QR Codes Are Changing the Service IndustryService ChargesMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewater SpaCampbell Law...
2023-05-0933 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineTiki TimeWe get it. Life is a lot. We’d all love to be sitting bellied-up to a bar somewhere in the tropics right about now.While we can’t literally send you to the Caribbean, we can transport you to the tropics locally. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam serve up a sweet escape with plenty of spirited local news.Drinks for Dark Days: Tikican Revolutionizes RTD CocktailsABC Store Coming to DTRTaco Bamba Pop-Up in Front of OpeningMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewater SpaC...
2023-05-0222 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineRaleigh TrollsYou’d be surprised what people say to us—especially from behind a screen. From hate mail to social media trolls, hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam—with a cameo from Producer Cee Cee Huffman—as they reveal and react to some real standout slams.Climate Shift: Three Female Meteorologists Make History in RaleighDropped Acorns: Best Blunders of 2022Raleigh Magazine InstagramMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewater SpaMartin Marietta CenterGet the issue to your door! 10 issues for $10! Subscribe NowOffic...
2023-04-2533 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineSwipe LifeThese are Tinder times. … And Raleigh was recently ranked the 9th worst large metro to move to if you want to fall in love. That stat—along with Tinder hitting a benchmark 10th birthday—got us talking. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam chat all-things relationships—from app life and meeting in real life to success and horror stories to the modern dating dictionary to how and where to date differently in Raleigh.Swipe Life: A Deep Dive Into Dating + RelationshipsMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewater S...
2023-04-1827 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineGlenwood South Tidal WaveUpon the announcement of The Rockford’s closing, the city collectively wept—then the conversation quickly turned to what’s next. And it’s bigger than just one space. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam chat the tidal wave of change coming to Glenwood South and how it speaks to Raleigh’s ever-evolving search for identity.Glenwood South Tidal WaveA Tribute to The RockfordGlenwood RisingMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewater SpaMartin Marietta CenterGet the issue to your door! 10 issues for $10! Sub...
2023-04-1123 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineDish on ThisPrime your palates. As your go-to for what’s hip, hot and happening in town, Raleigh Magazine reveals its new foodie news-dedicated Dish on This content. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dish the scoop on this—plus a host of hot hospitality news to keep you in the know.The Mill OpeningHang Out in The Hollow at MadreA Real Hooker: The Pornstar Martini on the ComeupDC Metro Fan Fave Taco Bamba Expands to RaleighMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewater SpaMartin Marietta Center...
2023-04-0435 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineRaleigh Inside BaseballNo one knows Raleigh like a native. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens welcomes Raleigh lifer Matt Smith to chat an array of topics from his inside perspective—both on the city and from his purview at Wake Tech Community College. 3 Wake BondsHospital SimulatorMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewater SpaMartin Marietta CenterGet the issue to your door! 10 issues for $10! Subscribe NowOffice Talk with Raleigh Magazine is hosted by Gina Stephens and is a production of Earfluence.
2023-03-2845 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineNC Distillery TastingSpirits are now in session! NC has some damn fine distillers. So, in the spirit of celebrating that refined truth, and leaning into state spirit—ahem, literally—we poured together a list of some of NC’s distillers worth drinking (or taking a detour for) the next time you’re looking to mix it up. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens, Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam and Earfluence Producer Cee Cee Huffman talk and taste their way through some of NC’s best bottles so you know what to add to your ABC Store shopping list mix. ● A Dozen NC Distiller...
2023-03-2131 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineWomen Shaping RaleighWho run the world? In Raleigh, that is unequivocally women. And we celebrate that triumphant truth with a host of women shattering glass ceilings in our community—from our elite cast of Women Shaping the Future of Raleigh to the three leading ladies you find making history as they deliver your morning forecast. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they discuss the female visionaries and placemakers leading, shaping—and making waves in—our city. ● Women Shaping the Future of Raleigh ● Morning Meteorologists Meet Our Sponsors...
2023-03-1437 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineAfternoon DrinksLooking to meet a client for a drink or entertain out-of-towners at a Raleigh cocktail spot—read not a restaurant—pre-5pm on a weekday? Where to go can feel like a riddle in Raleigh compared to the endless ops you’d find on any afternoon in Chicago, Atlanta or New York. When recently asked for advice on where to meet a client for a drink at 3pm, the question turned intoinspiration. In our current issue, we’ve done the hard work for you and compiled a list of all Downtown sip spots where you can entertain on a wee...
2023-03-0723 min
Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine#StadiumSeries RecapWhat a badass city we live in. We knew that. But now the world knows. The NHL Stadium Series—and all the fanfare around it—is in the rearview… and what a raging success it was as Raleigh, the Canes and NC State took center stage. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam give an insider recap of Raleigh’s biggest ever week in sports. Everything You Need to Know About Stadium SeriesIt’s More Than a Game—It’s Big BusinessStadium Series PulloutMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewa...
2023-02-2836 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineThings We Shouldn’t Have to SayEverybody loves a good gripe sesh—purging all things that suck, are stupid, waste time or just simply don’t make sense. In this case, there are some things we shouldn’t have to say about being a good patron—and human—but we’re going to anyway. From babies in bars to DMs to QR codes and more, hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Melissa Howsam as they chat the not so good, bad and ugly.Babies in Bars Reader RantQR CodesMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewater SpaNorth C...
2023-02-2132 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineFayetteville Street Face-LiftFayetteville Street is getting a face-lift. After our coverage on Raleigh’s Main Street went viral last summer, we bring you the highly anticipated update. For our February issue, we snagged and shared never-before-seen renderings of what Fayetteville Street could look like in the near future, plus 10 major updates coming that will have everyone talking. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they spill the tea on what’s coming and what’s in the works.Fayetteville Street Face-LiftBringing Back Main StreetMobile Screen MagicMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBlu...
2023-02-1431 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineBehind the Scenes: Best Bars Awards PartyPulling off a party for 200+ bar owners, bartenders, industry insiders and magazine friends is no small feat. But that’s exactly whatRaleigh Magazine does each year for its highly anticipated Best Bars Awards Party. As you can imagine, there’s plenty of behind-the-scenes scoop—especially when that party is at the brand-new underground Goodnights Comedy Club location 13 days after it opens its doors, as it was this year. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Creative Director Liz Reed as they spill the tea on all the good, the bad, the ugly—and the amazing—that goes into throw...
2023-02-0738 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineRaleigh Magazine Annual Best Bars: Calling the ShotsYour new Raleigh Mag Best Bars revealed! With more votes cast this year than ever before—NTM some super-heated races that came down to the wire—this year’s Best Bars Awards are Raleigh’s answer to where and what to drink for every thirst, occasion, or no reason at all. Basically, it’s your bar bible—or bucket list… or both. New this year, we introduced our Best Bartender category—and the boy was this race tight! So, pop some bottles and listen into see if your faves made the cut. Cheers to the winners—and to all who voted. See you...
2023-01-3144 min
Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine#StadiumSeries Know How to GoThe Canes are set to host the long-anticipated NHL Stadium Series game at Carter-Finley in February—and with that comes all the fanfare you’d expect… to the tune of a weeklong series of both free and ticketed big-time events. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dish ALL the scoop on what’s coming that you can’t get anywhere else—also viewable in Raleigh Mag’s day-by-day digital downloadable Stadium Series Event Guide (raleighmag.com), as well as a handy tearout in the February issue. Beyond the hoopla, this is also big business for our city! And...
2023-01-2434 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineUnder the Gin-fluenceIn spirited news, Durham Distillery’s Melissa Katrincic spills the tea on two never-before-revealed exciting products coming this year. You’re def gonna want to pour a G&T and renew your “gin” membership while you listen to this colorful convo between Publisher Gina Stephens and the Durham Distillery co-owner, CEO and president where they chat all things gin—from the botanical’s popularity to tonic takes to global gin judging. Plus scoop, natch.Conniption Kinship ReleaseLiquor Like Fashion: In and Out of StyleTop Local G&TsHooch, There It IsMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden Shop
2023-01-1752 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineBONUS: Podcast Raleigh with Raleigh Area Land Trust's Rhett FussellToday we're sharing an episode of Podcast Raleigh, from our friends Ashton Smith and Hayes Permar. In this episode, they chat with Raleigh Area Land Trust’s Rhett Fussell. As home prices have skyrocketed, affordable housing has become an even hotter topic—and Rhett talks about what Raleigh Area Land Trust is doing to help. Enjoy the episode—and we’ll be back to chat next week.Meet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopFentonBluewater SpaGet the issue to your door! 10 issues for $10! Subscribe NowOffice T...
2023-01-031h 00Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineYear in Review 2022People told us for over a year that we needed to add a podcast—to share the inside baseball, the behind-the-scenes snipits, the juicy tidbits on the cutting-room floor, all the hot details that don’t make the mag. … We knew that if we were going to do it, it had to fit us—and we had to find a way to make our podcast hip, provocative—and, most importantly, distinct from our magazine and other local podcasts. Hang with us as we reflect on our first year with Office Talk—from our top talks and least faves (!) to who has a st...
2022-12-2033 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineMichelin Star-Studded CityFifteen years ago this month, Beard-winning chef Ashley Christensen recast our culinary landscape with the launch of Poole’s—effectively changing the course of our city’s food scene via a plethora of top toques and fab establishments to follow. Many hope the next distinction—and final step to becoming a full-fledged foodie city—is landing a Michelin Guide. Tune in as we chat how Michelin works and what it would mean for our city.Meet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopFentonBluewater SpaGet the issue to your door...
2022-12-1322 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineWays We MoveGiving good vibes are all kinds of new and upcoming big-city amenities, companies and trends rolling into Raleigh. In this episode, we chat details on the upcoming skatepark Downtown, the just-launched rideshare app rapidly gaining traction and, for bargame and/or soccer fans, the popular table-size “football” game sweeping town—and the nation—so you can just, well, flick off. Kickflips Allowed: The Conlon Family Skate Park Is Coming to DTRWridz Rolls Out in RaleighTabletop Soccer (Binho) Takes OffMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopFentonBluewater SpaGet the...
2022-12-0625 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineA Taste of What’s ComingHungry for more foodie news? Renowned restaurateur Scott Crawford is opening a new concept at Raleigh Iron Works! Hang with us for the tea on this Croatian sensation, plus scoop on a new dive-meets-steakhouse coming to Olde Raleigh Village in December, a look at resurrected J. Betski’s (now open in Highpark Village) and a tribute to Raleigh powerhouse Poole’s as it turns 15—from how it launched our city’s culinary landscape to the pool of talent it produced to what’s next for the AC empire. Crawford Coming to RIWAshley Christensen’s Restaurant EmpireCrawford’s New Steakhouse at F...
2022-11-2941 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineLove Letter to RaleighIt’s no secret how much we love Raleigh. We dedicate our lives to this city, its stories and sharing those stories with its people. Leaning into that love, our November issue is a sort of love letter to Raleigh—from how to give back to a look at a range of residents’ secret happy places in town. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they spread the love. To Raleigh, With LoveGiving BackMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopFentonBluewater SpaGet the i...
2022-11-1528 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineJuicy Scoop on Raleigh’s Steak SceneTurns out locally owned steakhouses are pretty rare. It may surprise you to know a local steakhouse hasn’t opened in Raleigh since Reagan was president. Or that Raleigh houses only three locally owned steakhouses. Or that a local top chef is set to drop a big-name local steakhouse on the scene… the first in 40 years. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dig into the meat of the matter.Only 3 Locally Owned Steakhouses–Until NowRainbow Luncheonette Steak DinnerRaleigh Magazine 2022 Best RestaurantsMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopFentonBlu...
2022-11-0830 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineCalling the ShotsWho will win Raleigh’s Best Bar this year? Voting is now open! And upping the ante, this year we added a new award for Best Bartender. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they chat the new award, the Best Bartender nominees, Best Bars categories and predictions, and more. Then stay tuned to our February Best Bars issue for the winners.Vote Best Bars and Bartender in Raleigh 2022 (plus scroll to bottom for Best Bartender nominees)Raleigh Magazine Best Bars 2021Meet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopFento...
2022-11-0125 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineRaleigh’s Future Is at StakeVoter turnout is expected to be at an all-time high in Raleigh this year. Why? Listen in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam discuss what’s at stake in our local elections—with the candidates and three bonds critical to keeping Raleigh on a successful trajectory.City Council Elevator PitchesFind Your DistrictWake County General Assembly Addresses Our QuestionsMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopFentonBluewater SpaGet the issue to your door! 10 issues for $10! Subscribe NowOffice Talk with Raleigh Magazine is hosted...
2022-10-2527 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineShaping Our SkylineThere are currently 53 major projects—planned or in progress—in Raleigh. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam chat inside scoop on some of our city’s most exciting developments, including The Exchange Raleigh, just-announced Salvage Yard, among others.Building a Skyline: Raleigh’s Future MappedThe Future of Raleigh: 2022 Development Issue Cover StoryWhat’s Coming to the Dillon RooftopMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopFentonBluewater SpaGet the issue to your door! 10 issues for $10! Subscribe NowOffice Talk with Raleigh Maga...
2022-10-1834 min
Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine4 Local Legends Dropping New Food/Bar ConceptsA handful of the local legends who have put Raleigh on the map for their food and spirits concepts are at it again. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam spill the tea on super-exciting spots opening in the coming weeks and months by some of the industry’s biggest bar and restaurant names.Samad Hachby’s New Concept on the Dillon RooftopZack Medford Opening New Tap Yard Near Mordecai/OakwoodWillco’s Lily Ballance Opens New Mezcal-Focused BarMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopFentonBluewater Spa
2022-10-1132 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineThe Charity Power Couple: Thorne (Band Together) and Nesha Daubenspeck (1ofUs)Hey Raleighites, thanks for listening to the podcast! We'll be back in your feed next week with more Office Talk, but today we wanted to share a new podcast from our friends at Earfluence. Charity Champions features the people behind the nonprofits who are making a difference in our community. On this episode, husband-and-wife team Thorne and Nesha Daubenspeck talk about the charities they work with: Band Together and 1ofUs. In addition to raising money for great causes, both charities have upcoming events that combine giving back with a good time. Band Together's big concert featuring the Turnpike Troubadours is...
2022-10-0447 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineCeleb Chef Ford Fry on Superica, Tex-Mex and Future PlansIn front of Superica’s grand opening at Fenton Sept. 26, superstar chef/owner Ford Fry came to town to give us a first look. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and the chef chat why he brought his concept to Cary, what’s behind his cool restaurant names (and how to say them correctly)—and even spills some tea on what might be next for him in Raleigh. Fenton’s Fab FiveChecking in on Our Cover StarsRaleigh’s Celebrity ChefsMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopFentonBluewater SpaGet the...
2022-09-2742 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineMarie Osmond on Mental Health + HopeLast week, multihyphenate celebrity and mental health advocate Marie Osmond visited Raleigh for the annual Evening of Hope at the Angus Barn Pavilion benefiting Foundation of Hope’s MO to conquer mental illness. While in town, Osmond sat down with Publisher Gina Stephens at The Umstead to chat celebrity life, parenting, loss, mental health—and hope. Tune in for this emotional conversation.walkforhope.comGlimpse of the Umstead ChatZak Williams Discusses Mental Illness at Evening of HopeMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopFentonBluewater SpaGet...
2022-09-2019 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineRaleigh Magazine’s 25 Best Restaurants: Part 2Hungry for more? You’re gonna want to dig into the second part of Raleigh Magazine’s 25 Best Restaurants coverage! Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as we take a tour through the remaining 25 best restaurants—dishing plenty of mouthwatering fodder. Plus, get an inside look at Raleigh Magazine’s awards party on top of One Glenwood where the top brass of Raleigh’s fab food scene ever-so-rarely gathered all at once for our exclusive event. 2022Raleigh Magazine 25 Best RestaurantsRaleigh Magazine Best BarsBrunch Drunk Love: Best Brunch Patios & Bloodys6 Best Pizza Places in Raleigh6 Noodle Dishe...
2022-09-1351 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineGhost Hunting with The Ghost Guild (WRAL Out & About Podcast)Today we're sharing one of our favorite local podcasts, WRAL Out and About with Kathy Hanrahan. On this episode, Kathy goes aboard the Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington with local paranormal investigators, The Ghost Guild.Learn more about The Ghost Guild - https://theghostguild.weebly.com/Battleship North Carolina - https://www.battleshipnc.com/---Meet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopFentonBluewater SpaGet the issue to your door! 10 issues for $10! Subscribe NowOffice Talk with Ral...
2022-09-0615 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineRaleigh Magazine’s 25 Best Restaurants: Part 1This is it, Raleigh. Raleigh Magazine’s 25 Best Restaurants issue! Over the course of 2022, our entire team scoured and devoured the city from one end to the other to bring you this curated list of the best of the best local dining destinations. Spanning cuisines, districts and price points, these are the restaurants that dish the trifecta: fab food, exceptional service and inviting atmosphere. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam take you behind the scenes on our culinary picks, reveal the overall Restaurant of the Year and Best New Restaurant, chat a few winners—and who...
2022-08-3121 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineTop Chef Katsuji Tanabe Chats a’Verde and future plans—Part 2 of 2In the second half of this two-part chat between star chef Katsuji Tanabe and Publisher Gina Stephens, the top toque walks us through the journey that took him from High Horse to his now highly acclaimed authentic Mexican restaurant a’Verde—including his realized dream of an all-female kitchen, what it’s really like to go on chef competition TV shows (spoiler alert: request Charmin toilet paper), Raleigh as a culinary powerhouse (and why he has now laid down roots in the City of Oaks), what’s brewing in the future and more. Modern Mexican at a’VerdeTake a Culinary...
2022-08-2332 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineTop Chef Katsuji Tanabe Chats High Horse & Industry Depression—Part 1 of 2It was 2019 and the buzz of top chef Katsuji Tanabe’s descent on Raleigh had reached epic proportions. A res at his short-lived legendary (now-defunct) High Horse was almost impossible to get. Then pandemic. But the story of High Horse’s shuttering has never been told—until now. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens has a candid conversation with one of the nation’s top toques on what really happened with High Horse, the all-too-common but rarely discussed depression in the industry and more in part one of this two-part chat. Celeb Chefs Descending on RaleighHigh Horse Opening in 2019Hi...
2022-08-1616 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineThe Future of GoodnightsYou have to be next-level funny to make comedy club owners and bookers laugh. Just one of the fun facts you’ll learn in Publisher Gina Stephens lively chat with Goodnights and Helium co-owner Brad Grossman and Senior Manager of Development and Talent Jerry Maginnis. On the heels of the Morgan Street location’s final show and in front of the first show in the temp space, the trio chats the team’s MO to maintain an underground feel with their comedy clubs with a move to the literal storied underground in Village District. Plus comedy culture, their dedication to rais...
2022-08-0939 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineInsider Scoop on Raleigh’s Food SceneHungry for foodie news? Get the scoop as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam chat up-to-the-minute insider info on a dozen-plus highly anticipated concepts dropping across town—including some never-before-released restaurant revelations.Soul Taco OpensDual Diners Drop: JewFro & Soul TacoGlasshouse KitchenLil Hombre Clayton OpensM Sushi/Fenton’s Fab FiveColletta Chef Reveal and Open DateMadre, Crunkleton: What’s Coming to Smoky HollowMadre First Look + Chef AnnouncementHappy + Hale First LookCurated Crafts: Riparian Provision Co.Brookside Bodega Grand OpeningRainbow LuncheonetteChow Down in BBQ TownThe Preserve: A Family StoryBuzz on Barbecue: The PreserveMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden S...
2022-08-0224 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazinePig Out With the RM Team as They Spill the Sauce on the BBQ Scene2020 was supposed to be the year of BBQ in Raleigh—but, pandemic. 2021 brought supply chain issues, building and permitting delays, etc. Finally, in 2022, we are going hog wild as we are likely to see more cue shack openings than any year in recent history. Pig out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they chat what’s cookin’ (think: the long-anticipated The Preserve BBQ by LM Restaurants), a bingeworthy BBQ road trip and BBQ wars (tomato? vinegar?!).Chow Down in BBQ TownBBQ Binge Road TripWalk-Up Windows (Lawrence BBQ)Generations of Flavor (Jake Wood)The Preserve: A Family...
2022-07-2622 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineBringing Back Fayetteville StreetNoticed Fayetteville Street is all but a desert? We have too. So we did some digging—and unearthed quite the story. Not all is lost for the once dynamic Fayetteville Street corridor. As the focus of some key stakeholders who have their sights set squarely on its resurgence, Fayetteville Street is primed to become one of the coolest streets in North Carolina, the Southeast and beyond. Hang with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they reveal what’s in the works to reenergize Raleigh’s “Main Street.”Bringing Back Fayetteville StreetRaleigh's First Social District PassesMore Streeteries Coming to...
2022-07-1928 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineWanna Getaway?—The RM Team Curates 101+ Drivable Destinations for Your Summer Travel Bucket ListWho’s ready for a road trip? 100+ million Americans will take more than one vacation this year. Where ya headed? For the past year, our well-traveled team has been traipsing across NC and beyond to curate our ultimate Summer Travel issue with 101+ drivable destinations. Take a 20-minute mental vacay with us on this episode as we “visit” some of our top picks with added intel—then grab the issue or visit our website (raleighmag.com) to chart your summer travel bucket list. Summer Travel: NC Big City TravelSummer Travel: NC Coastal RegionSummer Travel: NC Piedmont RegionSummer Travel: NC Mountain...
2022-07-1220 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineMeet David Meeker from Trophy Brewing and Carpenter Development (Connect Raleigh Podcast)David Meeker is a partner at Carpenter Development and Trophy Brewing. Today, Chuck Belden from the Connect Raleigh Podcast talks to David about making every mistake in the world, living to tell about it, and the development experience he's gained from his learnings.More Connect Raleigh PodcastMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopFentonBluewater SpaGet the issue to your door! 10 issues for $10! Subscribe NowOffice Talk with Raleigh Magazine is hosted by Gina Stephens and is a production of Earfluence.
2022-07-0541 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineDubbing Districts—Naming Raleigh’s Emerging NodesWhether you’re a longtime Raleigh resident or a relative newbie and the thought of emerging districts grates on your nerves, hear us out (literally). Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam take a look at the City of Oaks’ growth and why naming distinct districts is so important to a city’s identity—as we get bold and go ahead and dub some emerging districts ourselves.Dubbing DistrictsHistory Meets Hip at the HollowWhat’s Coming to Smoky HollowRaleigh Developments RevealedMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopFentonBluewater SpaGet...
2022-06-2825 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazinePretty Fly—RM Chats Insider Itineraries for top DestinationsWanna getaway? While travel is no doubt the buzzword for summer, every issue of Raleigh Mag has a dedicated Getaway feature compiled by our well-traveled team—who has spent real time in these places. So instead of Googling “best restaurants” for a city you’re venturing to, you can have an in-hand insider itinerary—a mix of classic must-do’s with what’s hot, new and noteworthy. Venture with us to Charleston, Paris and beyond—then book your trip.Charleston: Keep Palm and Carry OnScottsdale: West Coast, Best Coast?Sweet Home, ChicagoAtlanta: So PeachyParisNashville: Honky Tonk CentralHard RockIceland: #FireAndIceMeet...
2022-06-2138 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineUn-Covered—Get the Inside Scoop on Raleigh Mag CoversNot unlike behind-the-scenes scoop on a reality TV show, our magazine covers have backstories—and even sometimes come with drama. Dive into the juicy details of some of Raleigh Magazine’s best (and worst) “cover stories” as Publisher Gina Stephens and Creative Director Liz Reed spill the scoop.Raleigh Iron WorksView Cover ArchivesABC123Meet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopFentonBluewater SpaGet the issue to your door! 10 issues for $10! Subscribe NowOffice Talk with Raleigh Magazine is hosted by Gina Stephens and is a production...
2022-06-1428 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazinePetopia—Raleigh Mag Chats the Pet Parenthood MovementPets are trending—at once boosting the market and bogging down the industry. And just like that “Morgan Treeman” plant or resting brunch face you perfected midpanemic, it isn’t a passing fad—and it looks like it really is a dog-eat-dog world after all. We dive into all the furry fun from the pet obsession and economic boom to fun pet name trends to how to pad your pack—and cut to the chase on the local groomer shortage.Petopia7 Places to Ruff It With Your PetPups in Their Fave Local SpotFind it in print: Raleigh Magazine May 2022 Issu...
2022-06-0725 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineMajor Milestones—Celebrate City Icons With Raleigh MagWe dedicate our careers—literally—to bringing you what’s new, now, next. But in this episode we take a step back and nod to the businesses (from hospitality to retail and beyond) who have survived and thrived over the years in City of Oaks—from 5 to 165… who have truly woven themselves into the fabric of our city and rep Raleigh’s identity. Surviving and Thriving Established EatsGift of the GrindMakers MilestonesFind it in print: Raleigh Magazine June 2022 IssueMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopFentonBluewater SpaGe...
2022-05-3124 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineHouseplant Hysteria—Dig In With Raleigh MagHouseplants are having a moment, sprouting shops, apps, names, support groups, in-shop bars and more—and it’s so exciting you'll wet your plants. We dig into the hysteria, what’s fueling it, introduce you to a few new spots that have popped up around town and how the change in scenery has elevated Raleigh. Leafy LovePlant Pundit columnRooted & Rollin’Find it in print: Raleigh Magazine September 2021 IssueMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewater SpaFenton: Shopping, Dining, and Entertainment - Grand Opening June 4 & 5Get the issue to your doo...
2022-05-2427 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineBourbon and Bars—Grab a Drink With Raleigh MagThere’s nothing old-fashioned about this chat between Publisher Gina Stephens and barman-about-town Kevin Barrett of Dram & Draught (aka four-time Raleigh Mag best overall bar winner). The two deep-dive into all the whiskey business (and all spirits) with a look at the local bar scene, the industry at large, bartending culture—and Dram’s pioneering move to add alcohol-by-volume (ABV) to its menu so you know how drunk you’re gonna get… not to mention their upcoming new rooftop bar at Fenton and more. Best Bars 2021Dram’s Durham Location, opened summer 2021Fenton’s Fab FiveDram opens RTD Market w/ Hard...
2022-05-1751 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineBrunch Is Serious Business—Dig In With Raleigh Mag“Breakfast is a meal. Brunch is a culture.” And it’s serious business. On any given Sunday (or Saturday) you see waitlists and rez lists long enough to make you think you’re waiting for a taste of the Last Supper. We dive into the growing popularity and evolution of the brunch experience, plus our picks for the 13 best brunch patios (and bites) and 7 best bloodys.Brunch Drunk LoveCracked Up: Eggs Benedict SelectsDig You a Waffle Lot: Chicken ’n Waffle PicksFind it in print: Raleigh Magazine May 2022 IssueMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopB...
2022-05-1023 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineGoodnights Comedy Club Reveals Permanent LocationRaleigh Magazine got the exclusive scoop on where Goodnights Comedy Club will be moving—temporarily and permanently—in a sit-down interview with co-owner Brad Grossman of Helium, who flew into town for the sole purpose of exclusively sharing this with us. Listen in as we spill the tea on its future—and all kinds of inside scoop.Not the Last LaughGoodnight—But Not GoodbyeFind it in print: Raleigh Magazine May 2022 IssueMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopBluewater SpaGet the issue to your door! 10 issues for $10! Subscribe NowOffi...
2022-05-0321 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineCool Stuff Coming to Raleigh’s Morgan StreetRaleigh’s Morgan Street will soon be like Peace and West streets! The burgeoning area is becoming a connector between the Warehouse District and the Hillsborough Street Corridor and NC State. Hang out with Raleigh Magazine as we chat the cool things coming to Morgan Street—and how they maintain Raleigh’s unique identity.What’s Coming to Morgan StreetRaleigh Developments RevealedDubbing New Districts in RaleighFind it in print: Raleigh Magazine April 2022 and October 2021 IssuesMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopCampbell UniversityWilliam Peace UniversityGet the is...
2022-04-2620 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineUntold Stories on Top Hospitality TitansOver the course of the last year, Raleigh Magazine has scooped some major exclusive reveals on local top chefs and bar owners—from Ashley Christensen to Scott Crawford to Jason Howard and more. Here, we go behind the scenes with contributing food writer Eric Ginsburg to dish never-before-heard scoop on these major industry players crafting our city.Black Sheep BartenderWell-CraftedCraving CrawfordFenton’s Fab FiveFind it in print: Raleigh Magazine April 2022 IssueMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopCampbell UniversityWilliam Peace UniversityGet the issue to your d...
2022-04-1935 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineGin or Vodka—Join the RM DebateDid ya know the only thing that makes gin not vodka is one ingredient? Or that liquors rise and fall in popularity like fashion? Or that Raleigh Magazine is hosting weekly gin pop-up parties in April to support ALS? Hang with us as we have a spirited debate over gin and vodka and dish the deets. Gin Pop-Ups for ALSVodka en VogueUnder the Gin-fluenceHooch, There It IsFind it in print: Raleigh Magazine April 2022 IssueMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopCampbell UniversityWilliam Peace Univ...
2022-04-1228 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineExclusive Reveal: Social Hub Coming to Glenwood SouthRaleigh Magazine goes behind the scenes on their exclusive release on what’s coming to the intersection of Peace and Glenwood. … Dubbed The Yard, hang with us as we chat up this hip new social hub (think shipping containers filled with bars and unique food concepts)—and how it’s bound to be your new fave DTR hangout spot. Peace Street GrowthGlenwood RisingRaising the BarFind it in print: Raleigh Magazine April 2022 IssueMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopCampbell UniversityWilliam Peace UniversityGet the i...
2022-04-0522 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineRaleigh's Hottest Tickets and Don't-Miss Events!If you thought 2021 was gonna be Raleigh gone wild, just wait for ’22. Events are back for real now—and bigger and better and cooler than ever. Hang with us as we preview your “hot ticket” year ahead—and chat our must-see shows and those you just have to attend to get (or keep) your “Raleighite Card.”Don’t Miss Hot Ticket EventsTheatre in the Park’s A Christmas CarolDPAC Pretty WomanSmoky Hollow Bubbles & BrisketMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopCampbell U...
2022-03-2923 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineWhat is Cary's Fenton Development? It starts with the Fab Five ChefsFenton Puts Food + Bev First, Thus Remixing the Mixed-Use Local Landscape. Highly anticipated development Fenton in Cary, NC, remixes the mixed-use blueprint by putting food & bev first. And it starts with Fenton’s Fab Five hospitality titans—Scott Crawford, Mike Lee, Kevin Barrett, Ford Fry and Steve Palmer. Hang with Raleigh Magazine’s Gina Stephens and Melissa Howsam as they dish deets on the development and how it’s changing the game (and the landscape) locally.Fenton’s Fab FiveRetail RemixCrawford CookshopDram & DraughtMeet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden Shop...
2022-03-2222 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineBest Bars of RaleighWhat are the best bars in Raleigh? Today, Gina Stephens is joined by Melissa Howsam to discuss the Raleigh Magazine Awards for Best Bars, including Best Overall Bar, Best Rooftop Bar, and Best New Bar - and how the team determined the winners. Plus, Melissa and Gina discuss the places where they may have been a little bit overserved and their favorite bars outside of Raleigh. Raleigh's Best Bars 2021, by the Raleigh Magazine TeamOffice Talk with Raleigh Magazine is hosted by Gina Stephens and is a production of Earfluence.
2022-03-1530 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineDoes Office Space Really Matter? These Companies are Betting On ItA whopping 1 in 4 people quit their jobs in 2021, and the same amount of people are projected to quit their jobs in 2022. With heated competition for talent from mammoth companies coming to the Triangle (Google, Apple), plus a desire for a hybrid or work-from-home model, what can local companies do to encourage their teams to come into the office? Today, Gina Stephens is joined by Raleigh Magazine's Lauren Kruchten to share some impressive perks from 3 Raleigh companies. Does Space Really Matter? by Lauren KruchtenOffice Talk with Raleigh Magazine is hosted by Gina Stephens and is a...
2022-03-0819 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineAre You Breaking the Law? NC ABC Laws ExplainedIf you're ordering beer online to be delivered to your door, or you're driving a bottle of Blanton's to a friend's house in South Carolina, are you breaking the law? The North Carolina ABC Laws have over 100 pages of alcohol rules, crimes, and punishments, and today Gina Stephens is joined by Raleigh Magazine editor-in-chief Melissa Howsam to break it all down.Are You Breaking the Law? Feature Story by Melissa HowsamOffice Talk with Raleigh Magazine is hosted by Gina Stephens and is a production of Earfluence.
2022-03-0827 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineRaleigh Magazine has a podcast!You may know Raleigh Magazine, but what you may not know is how we get our stories. It's all inside info from living our lives and having conversations in our city. You'd be surprised what people will tell us. This podcast is where we give you access to the behind the scenes - the scoops that were too hot to print, or content we couldn't fit in the magazine. Basically, what's left on the editing room floor. Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine is hosted by Gina Stephens and is a production of Earfluence.
2022-03-0101 min
NC F&B PodcastMadam Publisher - Gina StephensGina Stephens is the Publisher and creator of Raleigh Magazine. Gina sat down with Max and Matt to discuss; What does journalistic integrity mean today? Where can I get the best chicken sandwich in Raleigh? Why did Raleigh need it's own magazine? How does it feel to go on a sting operation? Who is Sarah Weiss' biggest fan? Join us for Bubbles & Brisket a collaboration of chefs, pit-masters, wine producers and sommeliers, pairing sparkling wine with a variety of cooking techniques and side dishes that feature everyone's favorite: brisket. The event will take plac...
2021-05-2758 min
Bushwick Variety Show133: Gina Morgano: The Practice ParlourGina Morgano https://www.ginamorgano.com/ is a New York based singer, actor and music educator inspiring hope through song with timeless grace https://www.instagram.com/ginamorgano/ She also hosts The Practice Parlour podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-practice-parlour/id1546680196 a conversation series with world-class artists about the practices that shape their lives - both onstage and off. It is for curious artists and arts lovers, alike, who are crafting aligned and meaningful lives of purpose through their daily practices. Sign up for Bushwick Variety Show Host Alec The Third's monthly newsletter here: https://al...
2021-04-261h 39
So you want to be a photographer: Transform your skills and build a profitable photography businessPHOTO 307: The art of storytelling with guest documentary photographer Penny StephensWhen you’re a photojournalist like Penny Stephens, you need to be ready to shoot at a moment’s notice, be able to capture the emotion and reality of the situation - and tell a story in a single image. Penny reveals her insights from her award-winning career including 22 years working for the respected newspaper, The Age. Penny discusses: how she prepares for a shoot to ensure she is ready to run out the door to capture a breaking story at a moment’s notice; her thought process for capturing images that tell a story; the transition from staff to fre...
2020-08-061h 19So you want to be a photographer: Transform your skills and build a profitable photography businessPHOTO 307: The art of storytelling with guest documentary photographer Penny StephensWhen you’re a photojournalist like Penny Stephens, you need to be ready to shoot at a moment’s notice, be able to capture the emotion and reality of the situation - and tell a story in a single image. Penny reveals her insights from her award-winning career including 22 years working for the respected newspaper, The Age. Penny discusses: how she prepares for a shoot to ensure she is ready to run out the door to capture a breaking story at a moment’s notice; her thought process for capturing images that tell a story; the transition from staff to fre...
2020-08-061h 19
Podcast RaleighGina Stephens, Raleigh MagazineWhen Gina Stephens was a television producer and got dropped in a new city, one of her first moves was to grab a city magazine to try to learn about the town. After getting out of TV and having worked with a few different publications in North Carolina, in 2015 she decided the time was perfect to create that magazine for Raleigh that she would have loved to have picked up as a new-to-Raleigh television producer: Raleigh Magazine.Five years later and Raleigh Magazine's mix of short, informative stories on what's happening and longer features on people doing...
2020-04-0944 min
CppCastGrace Hopper ConferenceRob and Jason are joined by Gina Stephens to talk about the C++ Foundations presence at the Grace Hopper Conference, the St Louis C++ Meetup and a proposal for a new access specifier.
Gina Stephens is a software engineer with over 20 years' experience, 13 of those years leading development teams. Most of her experience has been with C++, in addition to Java, .NET and various scripting language. The breadth of her development experience includes DOD, FDA, DOI, Hospitality, and Finance.
Gina has a Bachelors in Computer Science from MS&T in Rolla, MO and a Masters in Computer...
2017-10-1942 min
CppCastGrace Hopper ConferenceRob and Jason are joined by Gina Stephens to talk about the C++ Foundations presence at the Grace Hopper Conference, the St Louis C++ Meetup and a proposal for a new access specifier.
Gina Stephens is a software engineer with over 20 years' experience, 13 of those years leading development teams. Most of her experience has been with C++, in addition to Java, .NET and various scripting language. The breadth of her development experience includes DOD, FDA, DOI, Hospitality, and Finance.
Gina has a Bachelors in Computer Science from MS&T in Rolla, MO and a Masters in Computer...
2017-10-1942 min