Sixty Vines
Hi {{ first name | Raleigh Lover}}!
Hello from New York! I’m packing up and getting ready to fly home today after three fun, full days at a travel industry event. Think lots of talking, creative brainstorming, big laughs with old friends, and the joy of making new ones. I feel incredibly grateful to be surrounded by such thoughtful, inspiring people. This industry really is something special.
One comment I heard again and again (aside from *“OMG I love your new hair” — honestly, same 😄) was: You’ve made me really want to come to Raleigh! It looks so fun!”
That never gets old. Our hope is always that the love and passion we share for this city — its lifestyle, its people, its everyday magic — helps bring a few more visitors (and tourism dollars) to support our local businesses and community.
Other recurring conversations? The rise of wellness travel — people craving ways to disconnect so they can truly reconnect and revitalize body, soul, and spirit — and yes, the looming presence of AI.
But here’s the part we all agreed on: AI can’t replace authenticity. It can’t replicate real stories, lived experiences, or genuine connection. And that made me feel even more grounded in why we do what we do.
I hope the realness and heart behind This Is Raleigh helps you feel connected to us, and to this incredible city we get to call home. I can’t wait to be back and keep sharing it with you.
Be sure to stay safe this weekend with Icemaggedon on its way. Our daughter is thrilled that probable days off school are on the way!
A quick reminder 🤍
Earlier this week, I shared about the 30-Day Abundance Reset I’m guiding, beginning February 1.
Doors are now open, and joining sooner gives you time to move through the foundational work — especially the principles of co-creation — before we begin together as a community challenge.
If it’s not for you, no worries at all. I simply wanted to close the loop for anyone who felt a quiet yes.
💖 FAVORITE FINDS
The Nail Lab of Cary (my personal nail salon) has a great Velvet Fizzy Rose Pedicure for the season of love! Your feet deserve it! Their complimentary iced Vietnamese Coffee was also a treat!
Sixty Vines An absolute standout! I loved everything about the dinner we had here with our good friends. Fun, upbeat atmosphere, great wine on tap and delicious food. Don’t skip on the pork chop!
Aunty Betty’s- A speakeasy style gin and absinthe bar hidden in Morgan St Food Hall.
The new Apertivo menu at Press. One of our favorite places to eat (we take all our visitors) just got even better with a new Aperitivo menu.
Craig enjoyed watching the football from the Patriot’s Supporter’s, Brickhouse Pub!
The Morgan Library & Museum! Wow. I can’t believe after many visits to NYC; this is the first I’ve heard of this incredible attraction. And I only discovered it from Google Maps while roaming the streets.
Aperitivo at Press
Aunty Betty’s
The Nail Lab
Morgan Library
⭐DID YOU HEAR?
The Downtown Raleigh Home Show at the Convention Center has been cancelled this weekend due to the weather.
Triangle Restaurant Week starts this Monday!
The monks walking for peace are almost here! They are scheduled to arrive in Apex tonight and Raleigh tomorrow. I hope they'll be okay with this weather.
Three Raleigh semifinalists for the James Beard Award have been nominated: Peregrine (Best New Restaurant), Steven Devereaux Greene, Herons (Best Chef: Southeast), and Cheetie Kumar, Ajja, (Best Chef: Southeast)
North Hills just keeps rising - literally. Raleigh City Council approved 37 story towers, which will mean they'll tower above the highest in Raleigh - downtown's PNC Plaza.
Campo Taco is now open at Rockway in South Raleigh (near Dix Park)
🖋 ON THE BLOG
From our travel blog….
📆THIS WEEKEND
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Please check with event as to any weather cancellations! So far, the following are still happening!
SAT & SUN: Plantmania Plant Expo is a market style event featuring rare, exotic and popular house plants from growers from across the WORLD.
FRI: The Great Cover Up 2026 at KINGS A stacked night of a bunch of your favorite locals covering a variety of bangers for a good cause.
SAT Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo a unique combination of family entertainment and fast-paced professional rodeo action with a winner is crowned each performance. $52.15 Lenovo Center 7:30pm
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