Hi Raleigh Lover!

Sometimes the greatest joys in life come from the connections you make with people you’ve only just met. Last weekend, we had the pleasure of attending the preview event at State of Beer with Susan from Experience Raleigh. We spent the evening getting to know her husband (a proud Scotsman!) and their friends, and what a delight it was!

As the conversations flowed, we uncovered so many shared experiences: living in London, traveling across the U.S., rugby tours in Australia, a mutual love of Guinness, and even reminiscing about great Australian TV shows. Each shared story sparked joyful memories—not just for me, but for everyone in the conversation. It’s a reminder of what makes life so rich: the experiences we have and the people we meet along the way.

It’s moments like these that fuel my love for exploring—not just far-flung places, but right here in Raleigh, too. Adventure doesn’t always mean boarding a plane or crossing a border; sometimes it’s in a local pub, a new event, or a conversation with someone new.

This is the magic I hope to share with you—those sparks of connection and the joy of discovering something new. My wish is that through This is Raleigh, you feel inspired to embrace the adventure in your own backyard and maybe even ignite a few sparks of your own.

Here’s to a weekend full of connection, joy, and new discoveries,
Caroline

💖 FAVORITE FINDS

• Himalayan Nepal Cuisine - the best chicken korma an butter chicken I’ve had in Wake County so for!

• State of Beer’s new location on W Morgan St. Order second helping of the harissa chicken wings!

• The downstairs bar of Wolfe & Porter has some hidden swank!

• Giorgios Epicurean Market is gorgeous to look at and the flat whites are excellent!

• Free yoga at Downtown Cary Park!

• Frozen lake at Bond Park

⭐DID YOU HEAR?

• The new Foxcroft Wine Co in North Hills is now open in the Lassiter District. Over 40 wines, a full service kitchen, and a welcoming bar. We'll e checking it out on Sunday. Follow our IG account for a look inside!

• CityPlat purchased the old vacant K-Mart on Western Blvd and has long-term plans for a mixed use development.

• Triangle Chefs are representing strong in this year's restaurant Oscars - The James Beard Awards including Figulina for best new restaurant and Scott Crawford for outstanding restaurateur. See more over on Axios.

• We’re back on G105 the Erica Show on Friday afternoons sharing our top picks for their Whaddup Weekend segment
  

🖋 ON THE BLOG

📆 THIS WEEKEND

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1. Free Friday at Mordecai Historic Park - We really enjoyed this tour. Free tours only happen twice a year. 10am - 3pm (no reservations just show up i say go for the first tour!)

2. KX Kids Consignment Sale is on all weekend at the fairgrounds. This is the largest kids consignment sale in the nation

3. HOWLING with Laughter Stand Up Comedy live at the Kennedy McIlwee Studio Theater in Thompson Hall NC State tonight.

4. 24th Annual African American Cultural Celebration is the statewide kickoff to Black History Month in North Carolina at Muse3um of Science on Sat.

5. Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo at Lenovo Center

🗣JOIN THE CONVERSATION

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👍ON THE GRAM

• LISTENING:  Big Sean on the Lewis Howes Podcast (wisdom for the ages)

• READING: Cabin 10

• WATCHING: The Lioness

• DOING: taking care of sick kids, waiting for UNC Chapel Hill decision, product collaboration, filming, dentists, getting new automated blinds (counting down the sleeps)