terra & ben
Our Raleigh Recs
Transfer Co. Food Hall
EAT A fantastic food hall—options galore! Great for a quick bite. Conveniently located near Raleigh Wine Shop if you want to have a solid nosh and before some prime wine sipping action.
Longleaf Swine
EAT Did someone say barbecue?? Well, look no further! A mainly outdoor restaurant that could not be more ideal for a spring time bite.
Oakwood Pizza Box
EAT Best pizza in all of Raleigh, located in our favorite little corner of town! Has "the best gluten free crust in the country" per Terra's mom. A must eat.
Stanbury
EAT One of Ben and Terra's all-time favorite restaurants—a special date night spot. No reservations. Get their earlier (i.e. around 5pm) to put your name in. Either wait there or walk on over to Pelagic or Willco for a quick beer or cocktail. Trust us, this food will blow your mind. It is worth the wait.
Rebus Works
EAT A little general store that has all the things—from coffee to food to records to art. Heavily frequented by us when we first started dating. Great place for breakfast! Fun fact: We took some of our engagement photos here!
Escazu Chocolates
EAT (something sweet) Home to THE BEST chocolates. Amazing, out of the box, flavors. Has made Terra tear up on multiple occasions.
Videri Chocolate Factory - Chocolate Bean to Bar
EAT (something sweet) Come for the chocolate. STAY for the soft serve ice cream!! Would heavily recommend adding the blueberry compote
Two Roosters Ice Cream
EAT (something sweet) Best ice cream in Raleigh. Vegan flavors available!
The Raleigh Wine Shop
DRINK A magical place. The people that work here are people who love wine, and they want other people to love wine too—no uppity attitudes in sight! Have a wine flight, get some charcuterie, and enjoy!
State of Beer
DRINK One of our favorite bottle shops in the city with some AMAZING sandwiches to boot! Plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy some Raleigh sunshine
Pelagic Beer and Wine
DRINK Another absolute favorite bottle shop of ours—our favorite Friday date night spot! Join us here the night before the big day for some chill vibes before we say "I do"!
William & Company
DRINK Alternatively known as Willco. In our opinion, the BEST cocktail bar in Raleigh! This women-owned watering hole has all of your classic drinks, along with some killer specials, and, of course, fantastic vibes.
The Bend Bar
DRINK Where us and our run club gang meet every Monday for Morgan Street Run Club! Great bar with a great outdoor space! Conveniently located next to State of Beer’s second location if you find yourself hungry for one of their sandwiches ;)
Edge of Urge
SEE If you know Terra, you know she is a fan of a shoppy shop. This is definitely one of the best shoppy shops in Raleigh! A quirky, fun shop with this, that and the other thing. Lots of things to touch, smell and admire :)
Unlikely Professionals
SEE The cool, older brother to the shop above! Cross the street from Edge of Urge and find this hidden gem of a store. Great for any type of Raleigh merch you may be looking for... Also has a wine bar! Nice!!
Historic Oakwood
SEE One of our favorite areas in Raleigh—established in the 19th century, this historic neighborhood is certainly a must-see. Download the free brochure linked below for a self guided walking tour!
Dose Yoga and Smoothie Bar
DO Terra's home hot yoga studio that doubles as an amazing smoothie bar (Terra's favorite is Mo Mint)! A variety of yoga classes available here with the nicest staff—if you enjoy yoga, you should definitely check this place out! P.S. you can rent a mat!
The Bike Library
DO We love exploring Raleigh's expansive greenway system on our bikes, and so can you! Located on Lake Raleigh, The Bike Library is a bike rental shop run out of a storage container by locals who love biking—yes, they will give you route recs! Half day (2h) and full day (4h) rentals available (helmet rentals as well!). Open from 10am - 6pm Saturday and Sunday.