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🍽️Mala Pata
A vibrant Latin American restaurant known for its house-made masa, bold flavors, and energetic, welcoming atmosphere. Our favorite restaurant in Raleigh!
🍽️Ajja
Lively Mediterranean restaurant, serving fresh, locally inspired dishes. It’s known for its warm atmosphere and inviting patio.
🍽️Crawford and Son
A cozy spot offering elevated Southern cuisine with fresh, local ingredients. The menu highlights creative takes on classic flavors in a welcoming setting.
🍽️Figulina
A pasta-focused restaurant, known for handmade noodles and seasonal Southern ingredients. The space includes an open pasta kitchen and a vibrant aperitivo bar.
🍕Trophy Brewing & Pizza
Brewery and pizza spot known for its rotating craft beers and relaxed taproom vibe. Plus: The Morgan St location is a 5 min walk from our welcome event if you're looking for easy dinner plans!
🍕Oakwood Pizza Box
Beloved pizzeria known for its authentic Brooklyn-style (New Yorkers, weigh in!) and Sicilian pies. Heads up: seating is limited, but the pizza travels pretty well if you’d rather grab it to go.
🥐Paul and Jack
Our go-to spot for pastries! European-style bakery known for flaky croissants, bomboloni, and great coffee.
🍺Brewery Bhavana
One of the most unique spots in Raleigh combining craft beer, dim sum, books, and flower shop. It’s known for great drinks, tasty small plates, and a welcoming vibe!
🍺Ponysaurus Brewing Co.
Offers a variety of craft beers, wines, and cocktails (including frozen ones!) Food’s not our favorite... but if you want fancy Italian, head to Brodeto next door (res needed), or for something casual, walk to East Cut sandwiches or Little Rey tacos.
🍷 St. Pierre Wine Shop + Bar
Wine bar with a thoughtfully curated selection of global bottles and the kindest, most knowledgeable staff for recommendations - perfect for sipping and hanging out or grabbing a bottle to go!
🍸Moon Room
An intimate jazz and vinyl bar where you can sip specialty cocktails, enjoy live music and vibey tunes, and soak up a cozy, soulful atmosphere.
🛍️Fenton
Mixed-use development in offering shopping, dining, entertainment. Our highlights: M Sushi (BEST sushi!), Honeysuckle Gelato, Sports & Social (42-foot LED media wall for all the games), and Superica.
🏫Downtown Cary
7-acre park space in nearby Cary neighborhood that's super cute to walk around and people watch! Our highlights: Esteemed Coffee, Big Dom's Bagel, Peck & Plume (American), SAAP (Loatian), Saffron (Indian), Bond Brothers Beer.
🎨NC Art Museum
Diverse art collections, beautiful outdoor trails, and engaging exhibitions for all ages. The outdoor spaces are our absolute favorite part!
🌳Crabtree Creek Trail
Multi-use path stretching approximately 16 miles for walking/running/biking. The trail follows alongside Crabtree Creek, providing views of lush woodlands, wild flowers, wetlands, and wildlife. Bike rentals: Going My Way Greenway will deliver bikes to your location. They're also very friendly with great trail recommendations!