Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine

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

What 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

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

If 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 DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit CharlottesvilleGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

’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!The Cocktail Classic, Presented by The Exchange RaleighRaleigh Magazine’s Best Bartender Nominees 2024Meet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit CharlottesvilleGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

We 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

It’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

Like a virtual corn maze, navigating Raleigh’s ever-growing DTR parking lots and apps can be overwhelming—but how did we get here? And how do we navigate it? Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Assistant Editor Heidi Reid take a deep dive into why parking feels more stressful today than a year ago—and dish some useful few tips and hacks to boot.A Deep-Dive Into Downtown Parking Meet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit Charlottesville

Gel 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 Parking WoesMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit Charlottesville

The future of Downtown is at stake—and Red Hat Amphitheater sits at the center of it all. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Assistant Editor Heidi Reid get down to brass tacks on how the potential demolition of Red Hat could devastate Downtown Raleigh.The Impacts of Red Hat Amphitheater Leaving Downtown RaleighRevive & Thrive: What’s Happening With Downtown RaleighCity Leaders Talk The Future of Downtown RaleighMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit Charlottesville

Top 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

“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 Charlottesville

Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens as she chats with two prolific Raleigh restaurateurs Anthony Rapillo and Chopped champ Katsuji Tanabe about their just-opened restaurant, new speakeasy and scoop on upcoming Bobby Flay TV competition Bobby’s  Triple Threat.Sir Walter Speakeasy Being Restored by Two Local EntrepreneursAnthony Rapillo Opens Flour & Barrel in Former Little City Brewing SpaceKatsuji Tanabe Dishes on Upcoming ProjectsMeet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit Charlottesville

Locals 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

Buckle 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

Everyone 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

If you build it, they will come. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Creative Director Liz Reed Comella give an inside look at Raleigh Magazine’s inspired new Downtown office—and how it serves as a dynamic space that people want to work in, and where we can engage with you—our readers, listeners and followers.Raleigh Magazine Office RefreshDoes Space Really Matter?Meet Our Sponsors:Olde Raleigh DistilleryCampbell Law SchoolVisit Charlottesville

Raleigh 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

There’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

Hot 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