Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine

2024 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

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

Raleigh’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

What 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

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 ProjectionsProjects Shaping Raleigh: An Update on Current Raleigh DevelopmentMeet Our Sponsors:Village TavernThe Montessori SchoolOlde Raleigh DistilleryGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

Part 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

In honor of Election Day, we’re going to pause from our regularly scheduled podcast to use this time to go vote—and we hope you do the same. Cheers!Meet Our Sponsors:Village TavernThe Montessori School Olde Raleigh Distillery

The 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

If 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 CharlottesvilleGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

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

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