Features
How Chef Michael Lee turned early food memories into a thriving restaurant group across the Triangle
By Dathan Kazsuk | Long before M Sushi became one of the Triangle’s most talked-about restaurants, and before Durham became the center of his growing M Restaurants world, Lee was a 10-year-old kid who came to the United States from Korea with his family in the mid-1980s. His parents brought him and his older brother here for “better education” and “more opportunity,” but that opportunity came with long factory hours and parents who were out the door before the boys woke up and not home again until evening.
The local bakeshops that are skipping the hype and sticking to what works
By Deanna Martinez | In a world filled with towering milkshakes, glitter-drenched cupcakes, and desserts designed more for Instagram feeds than plates, some bakers are sticking to the classics, proving that simple desserts still have plenty of magic.
A conversation with jewelry designer Kenda Kistenmacher
By Sofia Lujan | Kenda Kistenmacher is the founder and designer behind the Raleigh-based jewelry brand Kenda Kist—a collection of hand-forged, everyday fine jewelry rooted in metal design and craftsmanship.
Serotone Swim is Redefining the Culture of Swimwear
By Kyle Marie McMahon | Named after the “feel-good” chemical serotonin, Serotone Swim is built on the belief that when we feel supported—literally and figuratively—our entire presence changes.
Departments
The Drink Less, Drink Better Era
By Taylor Bowler | Puerto Rico native Doreen Colondres has built a career around making food and wine feel approachable, joyful, and deeply connected to culture.
How a café in downtown Raleigh feeds our hunger for human connection
By Amanda Lamb | In this column, I’ll focus on stories about people that are shrinking the space between us—people who have consciously decided to meaningfully connect in a digital age. It takes effort, but it’s worth it. I promise.
Raleigh Salon Earns National Honor for Giving Back
Bacio Salon in north Raleigh earns national recognition for work that goes beyond cuts, color, and everyday beauty-industry glamour.
12 Summer Travel Must-Haves for Families With Kids
By Sarah Seward | Sarah Seward of Drool & Co in north Raleigh shares practical travel items worth packing for summer trips with babies and kids.
How to Keep Pets Safe During a Move to Cary
By Kate DeLuca | As Raleigh welcomes more new residents, FidoAlert shares why moving day can be risky for pets and how to keep pets safe before, during, and after a move.
Strategic steps to stretch your pantry and your dollar
By Grace Barker | Setting aside less than an hour a week to research and organize can strategically fill your cart with items that are better for your budget and your health.
