Shows
Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine10 Food/Bar Concepts OpeningMore places are already opening in 2025 than the entire final quarter of 2024. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they dish on all the big foodie news you need to know now. Get our free weekly Dish on This in your inbox to stay in the know between issuesMala Pata + Peyote Cocktail BarBrewery Bhavana Second OutpostNew Taco JointMeet Our Sponsors:MaevePriorities ABA Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now
2025-02-1830 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineWant Free Parking?Hot take: Parking Downtown is not hard or expensive. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they chat how to park free, where and more.Parking Pilot ProgramFive first-two-hour-free City decks:Blount Street Deck (Wilmington/Blount)City Center/Red Hat Deck (429 S. Wilmington St.)Moore Square Deck (233 S. Wilmington St.)Municipal Building Deck (Morgan/McDowell)Wilmington Street Station Deck (117 S. Wilmington St.)Contact your City Councilor: At-large Jonathan Melton, Jonathan.Melton@raleighnc.govStormie Forte, Stormie.Forte@raleighnc.govDistrict AMitchell Silver, mitchell.silver@raleighnc.gov...
2025-02-1118 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineWho’s Mr. Henry?Think about it. There’s not a retail complex in the city that offers a full-fledged bar—no food, just drinks. Until now. Post up with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they dish the exclusive details.Mr. Henry Comes to Village DistrictSubscribe to our free 5-min NL to stay in-the-know between issuesMeet Our Sponsors:MaevePriorities ABA Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now
2025-02-0419 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineRaleigh Magazine’s 2024 Best BarsYour new class of Best Bars + Bartender of the Year are HERE. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they spill the tea on the who’s who of the Raleigh bar scene.Raleigh’s Best Bars 2024Raleigh’s Best Bars 2023Subscribe to our free 5-min NL to stay in-the-know between issuesMeet Our Sponsors:Priorities ABA Village TavernThe Montessori School Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now
2025-01-2826 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineLegendary Game ChangerOnly a handful of bars are true Raleigh institutions. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they share big news on one such Raleigh icon.Iconic Bar Moving to New LocationLegendary Nightlife Destinations Gets New DigsMeet Our Sponsors:Priorities ABA Village TavernThe Montessori School Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now
2025-01-2118 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazinePermission to ComplainFood come out cold? Beverage undrinkable? Hot take: You *should* speak up. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they chat why you can and should be “that person.”It’s OK to send food back.Stay in the know between issues—free, no paywall.Meet Our Sponsors:Priorities ABA Village TavernThe Montessori School Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now
2025-01-1419 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineNew Year’s in New OrleansThis year Publisher Gina Stephens was ecstatic to take a trip to see her UGA Dawgs in the Sugar Bowl. Until New Year’s Day. Tune in as she and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam reflect on her week in New Orleans, what it was like to be there and what Raleigh can learn from it.Our Hearts Are With New OrleansMeet Our Sponsors:Priorities ABA Village TavernThe Montessori School Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now
2025-01-0723 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineThe Good, the Bad & the Ugly of 20242024 was full of surprises in the Cap City. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam reflect on the year in Raleigh—from why projects stalled and no major developments broke ground and updates on what is likely to take shape next to buzzwords like “approachability” and beyond.Four Hotels Unlock DTR as a DestinationLa Terrazza Opens Atop The Dillon With Approachability Front of MindMeet Our Sponsors:Village TavernThe Montessori School Olde Raleigh DistilleryGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now
2024-12-1730 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineWhat Makes a Bar Great (Or Not So Great)To get you in the, ahem, spirit(s)—and with only five days left to vote for Best Bars + Best Bartender—hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they reflect on this year’s significant changes to the Raleigh bar scene and dish on some of their favorite (and least-favorite) spots.Vote for 2024 Best Bars + BartenderMeet Our Sponsors:Village TavernThe Montessori School Olde Raleigh DistilleryGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now
2024-12-1027 min
Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine6 Restaurants Opening Within the MonthRaleigh’s new restaurant and bar listings are growing. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dish on six new spots worth a try when they open in the next month.Crawford Brothers Steakhouse Is Opening Elevated Jalwa Indian Bistro Opening This WinterAnnouncing The Exchange’s Flagship RestaurantDTR’s Hippo Wine Bar Getting a Revamp by Gussie’s TeamMeet Our Sponsors:Village TavernThe Montessori School Olde Raleigh DistilleryGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now
2024-12-0324 minOffice Talk with Raleigh Magazine(Dress) Code RedWhat does cocktail—or any dress code—even mean anymore? Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they decode the ever-evolving attire requirements, from cocktail chic to casual confusion.Rules to Survive in a Modern Society Is Wearing Casual Clothes to Fancy Establishments the Future?Meet Our Sponsors:Village TavernThe Montessori School Olde Raleigh DistilleryGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now
2024-11-2625 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineCan Locals Afford Raleigh?Raleigh often tops the charts as one of the best places to live, but with historic property tax hikes and soaring interest rates, can longtime locals still afford to plant roots? Join Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they explore the reality of Raleigh’s housing market—what’s driving the boom, who’s being priced out, and what it all means for the future of living in the City of Oaks.This episode was originally released on March 12, 2024.Real Raleigh Living: The State of Real Estate (Owning & Renting) in Raleigh Right Now, Plus 2024 Projecti...
2024-11-1923 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazinePlaces You Should GoPart of the fun of hanging out with us is getting a firsthand account of all the new places opening in town. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they preview more than a half-dozen new concepts so you can decide which you want to try first.Stella’s New Dive BarLagana BurgersUrban Oak: New Tallest Rooftop Bar + RestaurantMeet Our Sponsors:Village TavernThe Montessori School Olde Raleigh DistilleryGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now
2024-11-1228 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineThe 2024 Cocktail ClassicThe party of the year is back—and you are not going to want to miss this! Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam chat why you should be hanging out with them on Nov. 16 at The Cocktail Classic.The Cocktail ClassicBest Bartender NomineesVote for Best Bars + Best BartendersMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit CharlottesvilleGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now
2024-10-2915 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineA Handful of Hotels Descend on DTRIf you didn’t think Raleigh was a tourism town—think again. Clearly Downtown tourism is having a moment via a bevy of boutique and unique elevated hotels set to unfold some 500+ rooms, plus rooftops and hospitality concepts. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam reveal the handful of concepts and how they will transform DTR into a dynamic destination.Four DTR Hotels Unlock a DestinationNow Tallest Rooftop Bar & Restaurant Set to Open As Soon As OctoberMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit Charlottesville
2024-10-2218 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineWe’ve Met Before?Perhaps two of the most offensive words? “We’ve met.” Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they dish uncomfortable run-ins—and how to navigate them.Oh, Behave: Modern EtiquetteDon’t Ask Someone Their JobMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit CharlottesvilleGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now
2024-10-1520 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineWhat’s on Tap at Trophy Five Points?Few local announcements have created the fanfare of the Trophy blue building takeover. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they dish the inside scoop on what’s on tap (literally) for Trophy Five Points and what it means for Raleigh’s future.First Look at Trophy Five PointsTucker Street Diner Coming to Smoky HollowMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit CharlottesvilleGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now
2024-10-0822 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineHow to Change Our City With $10What if you could change our city with just $10—or even 5? Now you can. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam tell you how—and why it matters.Give Raleigh: Donate $10 to Change Our CityMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit CharlottesvilleGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now
2024-10-0125 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineNo Kids Allowed?Hot take: If you don’t want kids in restaurants you should just stay home? The old debate is new again as a controversial emerging cast of restaurants institute no kids policies. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they chat the great debate.Death of the Dress Code?Do You Know How to Behave?Are You Offended When People Ask About Your Job?Meet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryVillage DistrictCampbell Law School
2024-09-2419 min
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
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineRM 2024 Best Bartenders Revealed’Tis the season—and, to get you in the spirit (literally), hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they reveal RM’s 2024 class of Best Bartender nominees so you can belly up to their bars in front of voting for some, ahem, research to cast your ballot in the other big election this year. For extra credit—and the party of the year—come see Raleigh’s most talented ’tenders in action at our annual The Cocktail Classic, now back bigger and better on Saturday, Nov. 16, presented by and unfolding at The Exchange Raleigh. See you there!...
2024-09-1029 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineNew Bites & Bevs on the BlockWe announce new concepts coming to Raleigh on the daily—and it can be a lot to keep up with. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they chat a slew of hot spots now open, plus a few more bowing this month.Village District Postino Wine Cafe First LookHop Shots Putt Putt Now OpenVic’s Now Open in Bloc[83]Meet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit Charlottesville
2024-09-0325 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineRM Best Restaurants 2024It’s that time of year again! Raleigh Magazine reveals its 2024 class of Best Restaurants—including Restaurant of the Year and Best New Restaurant. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsamdish hot takes on some of this year’s winners—and where to book your next reservation for every occasion and no occasion at all.Raleigh Magazine’s Best Restaurants 2024Raleigh Magazine’s Best Restaurants 2023The 25 Best Restaurants in Raleigh in 2022Meet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit Charlottesville
2024-08-2730 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineMisadventures in MaintenanceGel pedicures look great—until your nails start peeling off. And power-washing? It’s satisfying until you’re feeling the burn—literally. This episode is packed with news-you-can-use, straight from the trenches of real-life mishaps. We always share the stories behind the stories, and trust us: Today’s tales are some of the wildest yet. Join Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they dive into some painfully unforgettable experiences that turned into headline-worthy stories.This episode originally aired on June 6, 2023.Gel Pedicures Are Pretty—Until Your Toenails Come OffPaid or Played? A Deep-Dive Into Downtown Par...
2024-08-1332 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineLocal Celeb Chef Takes RM Behind the ScenesTop Chef finalist and local Savannah Miller goes on the record with Raleigh Mag. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam and get to know Savannah as they chat about the season, what’s next for the celeb chef, the local dining scene and more.Top Chef Hot Takes From Two Local Final FiversQ&A With Top Chef’s Savannah MillerMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit Charlottesville
2024-07-3032 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineHotels Worth Building Your Trip Around“Where did you stay?” is easily the most frequent question we query or answer upon travel. And where you stay is personal. It’s the thing that can make or break a trip (beyond a bad Boeing or other flight faux pas). Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam chat all things travel—from hotels worth building a trip around to how to behave on a plane, insider travel tips and more. Hotels to Plan your Vacation AroundTravel Etiquette 101Meet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit Ch...
2024-07-2331 min
Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine6 New Local Urban PlaygroundsLocals are ready for something to do—and Raleigh came to play. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they reveal a half-dozen new recreational destinations serving up adult—and fam-friendly—playgrounds with everything from pickleball to Putt-Putt, plus food, drinks, patios and more.New Recreation Concepts Coming to RaleighBreaking Down All the Paddle Sports + Which Suits YouFantasy Lake Adds Pickleball CourtsMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit Charlottesville
2024-07-0918 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineWhat Your Ride RevealsBuckle up as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam explore the multifaceted world of car culture that's revving up in Raleigh. From car clubs and niche groups to car sharing and emerging vehicle trends, take a pit stop with RM for the inside scoop. Plus, learn what your motor match says about you.How Raleigh RollsMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit Charlottesville
2024-07-0236 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineThe Truth About DTREveryone is talking about the businesses “ditching” DTR—but rest assured, it doesn’t mean what you might think. ...Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam get down to brass tacks on what’s really going on Downtown.What’s Happening With Downtown RaleighRevive & Thrive DTR EventsMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit Charlottesville
2024-06-2524 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineRaleigh Magazine’s Best Brunches 2024Raleigh is a brunch town—there’s no doubt about it. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam revealRM’s best brunches, in partnership with Got to Be NC—plus intel on best bloodies, weekday breakfasts, biscuits, mimosas and more. Raleigh Magazine’s Best Brunches 2024Raleigh Magazine’s Best RestaurantsGot to Be NCMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit Charlottesville
2024-06-1136 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineRaleigh on the Michelin MapThere’s no question Raleigh is rising in the ranks as a destination—from its cultivated culinary scene to its ever-heightened appeal as a metropolitan hot spot for activities and accommodations. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam reveal how one very hip local hotel launched us into a new league—and era.Raleigh’s Michelin Moment Is HereWhat It Means to Become a Michelin City—and Where Raleigh StandsMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit Charlottesville
2024-06-0420 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineDon’t Ask Someone What They DoHot take: There is no better way to kill a conversation from the jump than by asking someone what they do for a living. So, when did it become a nonstarter—or worse… downright intrusive and rude? Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they chat the great convo debate.Do You Know How to Behave?Are You Offended When People Ask About Your Job?Meet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryVillage DistrictCampbell Law School
2024-05-2827 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineWhat’s With the Reservation Fees?Hot take: You miss a reservation because you’re sick and get slammed with a $200 fee. Fair or highway robbery? Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam chat the debate currently taking over the internet—plus the unspoken rules of restaurant reservation etiquette.Code of Conduct: The Restaurant Reservations Debate Do You Know How to Behave?Meet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryVillage DistrictCampbell Law School
2024-05-2125 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineDJ Burns Jr. on the Record 🏀“I feel like sometimes the whole world just needs a massage” … Hear what America’s (smiley) Sweetheart—and Raleigh Mag’s May cover star—DJ Burns Jr. has to say about his newfound fame, hot takes on Keatts 👀, the roughest game of his career, his plans for the NBA Draft Combine and much more as he sits down with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam. Hey, Mr. DJGot Milk? DJ Burns DoesMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryVillage DistrictCampbell Law School
2024-05-1435 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineInside Scoop on Four New RestaurantsPeople love a new restaurant or bar—and maybe none more than ones they’ve been anticipating for so long. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they give you a taste of four long-awaited spots that just splashed on the scene.La Terrazza: First Look + TasteBrodeto Sneak PeekPonysaurus Open at Raleigh Iron WorksA Taste of TamashaMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryVillage District
2024-05-0728 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineRaleigh’s Next Big Thing?It’s one thing to be the best. It’s another to stay the best. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they chat how we expand on the big ideas that made us the dynamic hub we are—and the big ideas our city’s biggest thinkers and residents say will propel us as a destination and help us maintain our footing as the dynamic hub we’ve become.Raleigh’s Next Big ThingWhat Is One Thing Raleigh Is Missing?Meet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryVillage District
2024-04-3034 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineAmerica’s Sweetheart DJ BurnsLet’s face it—a star was born on the road to Phoenix: DJ Burns! Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they chat about America’s Sweetheart, the run that ignited Raleigh—and Melissa’s behind-the-scenes exclusive with the basketball star. Got Milk? DJ Burns DoesDJ’s Moo-ving ReleaseMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryVillage District
2024-04-2330 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineUrban Dining + Big-City ViewsFew things evoke the moniker “big city” more than dining high in the sky among the city’s tallest towers. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam chat one of the most highly anticipated restaurants in Raleigh’s history, set to debut this month atop The Dillon.La Terrazza Takes Raleigh’s Foodie Scene Next LevelWhat It Means for Raleigh to Become a Michelin CityMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryVillage District
2024-04-0927 min
Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine8 New Concepts Coming to Smoky HollowTurns out, in the case of Smoky Hollow, perception is not reality. On the heels of the New Anthem closing announcement and rumors swirling about The Crunkleton, the gossip mill was working double time around the districtwide development. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam set the record straight on the half-dozen-plus concepts coming to Smoky Hollow—some opening as early as this month.Smoky Hollow Is Filling UpSmoky Hollow ScoopMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryVillage District
2024-04-0227 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineDo You Know How to Behave?Do you know how to behave? Are you sure? How we get along is a hot topic these days—from what we wear to dinners and events to how we socialize, parent, date, work, text and more. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they wax on all things modern-day etiquette.Oh, Behave—“Rules” We Must Abide by to Avoid ChaosDeath of the Dress Code?Meet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryVillage District
2024-03-1937 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineHome Ownership Out of Reach?Raleigh continually ranks as one of the best places to live, with people moving here in droves on the daily. But with historic property tax hikes and decades-high interest rates, can the people who call Raleigh home still afford to buy in? Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dive into real Raleigh living.Real Raleigh Living: The State of Real Estate (Owning & Renting) in Raleigh Right Now, Plus 2024 ProjectionsProjects Shaping Raleigh: An Update on Current Raleigh DevelopmentMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryVillage District
2024-03-1223 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineNew Ideas for Fayetteville StreetFayetteville Street is the face of our Downtown, city and state. In the last few years, the once-vibrant bustling corridor has lost its luster. In response, Downtown Raleigh Alliance released a plan to bring vibrancy back to our city’s “Main Street.” Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dissect the plan to breathe new life back into the area—plus other Fayetteville Street updates in the works.Taking Back Main Street: Recommendations for Activating Fayetteville StreetFirst Look at Sir Walter Coffee’s New Fayetteville Street Location Meet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh Distillery
2024-03-0526 minOffice Talk with Raleigh MagazineLove BytesWhere you live can have a big impact on your love life. That fact—along with Tinder hitting a benchmark 10th birthday—got us talking about how single life—and relationships—has evolved. 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 relationship success and horror stories to the modern-dating dictionary to how and where to date-night differently in Raleigh.Swipe Life: A Deep Dive Into Dating + RelationshipsThis episode originally aired in April 2023.Meet Our Sponsors:The Mixx
2024-02-2729 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineFining for Bad BehaviorAfter a restaurant added a surcharge for “bad parenting” and our ensuing now-viral reader rant claiming all unruly behavior in bars or restaurants should be fined, we asked our followers about their own biggest pet peeves when it comes to dining out & drinking to insightful—and hilarious—effect. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam wax on what has everyone so peeved.What’s Your Biggest Restaurant/Bar-Goer Pet Peeve?There Should Be an Unruly Surcharge at Bars/RestaurantsMeet Our Sponsors:The Mixx
2024-02-1327 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineNew Destination District EmergesWest Morgan Street is having a moment. All kinds of buzzy concepts are breathing new life into a quarter-mile bend in the road, including the announcement of Trophy Brewing’s new trio taking shape in those three old houses. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam scoop on how the street is shaking up to be a full-on destination district.Morgan Street Serves to Connect Downtown as a Destination DistrictWelcome to the Third Place: Gussie’s Now Open on West Morgan865 Morgan Mixed-Use Slated for West MorganMeet Our Sponsors:The Mixx
2024-02-0622 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineRaleigh Magazine’s Best Bars 2023Answering the burning question of where to grab a drink for the mood of the moment is our annual Best Bars across a range of categories. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they reveal your 2023 class of Best Bars, from OG heavyweights to newcomers shaking up the scene—plus your newly crowned Bartender of the Year! Consider this your new bar bible or bucket list. Cheers!Raleigh Magazine’s 2023 Best BarsRaleigh Magazine’s 2023 Best BartenderBest Bartender Nominees Riff on Classics + RecipesMeet Our Sponsors:The Mixx
2024-01-3032 min
Office Talk with Raleigh MagazineWhere Are All the BarsEver wonder where all the bars are? If you fancy a drink outside of Downtown—and not at a restaurant or a dual concept—the options are almost nil. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they rant the revelation—plus why and what it will take to get one—and exclusive scoop on a new drinking destination dropping in North Hills.Best Bars 2022 (Stay Tuned for Best Bars 2023 Revealed in February)Babies in Bars? Meet Our Sponsors:Logan’s Garden ShopVillage DistrictThe Mixx
2024-01-2327 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 minOffice 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
2023-12-0531 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 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 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
2023-07-1126 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 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...
2023-06-0632 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...
2023-05-1624 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...
2023-05-0932 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...
2023-05-0221 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...
2023-04-2532 min
The Conversation SeriesEp. 60: Melissa Howsam & Lauren Kruchten - Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editor at Raleigh Magazine, Having a Pulse on Raleigh, Inspiration for Publication Ideas, & MoreI am sitting down with Melissa Howsam, Editor-in-Chief at Raleigh Magazine, and Lauren Kruchten, Associate Editor at Raleigh Magazine. We are diving into both Melissa and Lauren's careers and how they both found their passions for writing and editing, what a day in the life looks like, some of the most important skills and qualities in an Editor, what goes into the creation of issues of Raleigh Magazine, Office Talk Podcast, and more. Join us as we get to know Melissa and Lauren and their stories!
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2023-04-1932 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...
2023-04-1829 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...
2023-04-0434 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...
2023-02-2835 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...
2023-02-2131 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...
2023-02-1430 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...
2023-01-2433 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...
2022-11-0124 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 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...
2022-09-1350 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 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...
2022-08-0223 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...
2022-07-2621 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 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 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 min