Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine

“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...

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 Entrepreneurs Anthony Rapillo Opens Flour & Barrel in Former Little City Brewing Spa...

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 Raleigh Breaking Down All the Paddle Sports...

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 Rolls Meet Our Sponsors: Olde Raleigh Distillery Campbell Law School...

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 Raleigh Revive & Thrive DTR Events Meet Our Sponsors: Olde Raleigh Distillery Campbell Law School Visit 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 Refresh Does Space Really Matter? Meet Our Sponsors: Olde Ra...

Raleigh is a brunch town—there’s no doubt about it. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam reveal RM ’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 2024 Raleigh Magazine ’s Best Restaurants Got to Be NC Meet Our Sponsors: Olde Raleigh Distillery Campbel...

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 Here What It Means to Become a...

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...

Hot take: You miss a reservation because you’re sick and get slammed with a $200 fee. Fair or highway robbery? Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam chat the debate currently taking over the internet—plus the unspoken rules of restaurant reservation etiquette. Code of Conduct: The Restaurant Reservations Debate  Do You Know How to Behave? Meet Our Sponsors: Olde Ral...

“I feel like sometimes the whole world just needs a massage” … Hear what America’s (smiley) Sweetheart—and Raleigh Mag ’s May cover star—DJ Burns Jr. has to say about his newfound fame, hot takes on Keatts 👀, the roughest game of his career, his plans for the NBA Draft Combine and much more as he sits down with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam.  Hey, Mr. DJ Got Milk? DJ...

People love a new restaurant or bar—and maybe none more than ones they’ve been anticipating for so long. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they give you a taste of four long-awaited spots that just splashed on the scene. La Terrazza: First Look + Taste Brodeto Sneak Peek Ponysaurus Open at Raleigh Iron Works A Taste of Tamasha Meet Our Sponsors: Olde Ralei...

It’s one thing to be the best. It’s another to stay the best. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they chat how we expand on the big ideas that made us the dynamic hub we are—and the big ideas our city’s biggest thinkers and residents say will propel us as a destination and help us maintain our footing as the dynamic hub we’ve become. Raleigh’s Next Big Thin...

Let’s face it—a star was born on the road to Phoenix: DJ Burns! Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they chat about America’s Sweetheart, the run that ignited Raleigh—and Melissa’s behind-the-scenes exclusive with the basketball star.   Got Milk? DJ Burns Does DJ’s Moo-ving Release Meet Our Sponsors: Olde Raleigh Distillery Village District

There's no new episode dropping today, but fear not! If you missed last week's hilarious chat with David Koechner, now's the perfect time to catch up. Dive into the fun and introspective conversation with the man behind Todd Packer from The Office here . Raleigh Mag  Chats With David Koechner Meet Our Sponsors: Olde Raleigh Distillery Village District

Get to know the guy behind Todd Packer. The Office and Office Talk collide as Publisher Gina Stephens sits down with funnyman David Koechner for a fun and introspective chat in front of his highly anticipated comedic run in Raleigh at Goodnights. Raleigh Mag  Chats With David Koechner Meet Our Sponsors: Olde Raleigh Distillery Village District

Few things evoke the moniker “big city” more than dining high in the sky among the city’s tallest towers. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam chat one of the most highly anticipated restaurants in Raleigh’s history, set to debut this month atop The Dillon. La Terrazza Takes Raleigh’s Foodie Scene Next Level What It Means for Raleigh to Become a Michelin City Meet...

Turns out, in the case of Smoky Hollow , perception is not reality. On the heels of the New Anthem closing announcement and rumors swirling about The Crunkleton, the gossip mill was working double time around the districtwide development. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam set the record straight on the half-dozen-plus concepts coming to Smoky Hollow—some opening...

Is this the spark that will reignite Fayetteville Street? Settle in with Publisher Gina Stephens and Associate Editor Lauren Kruchten as they talk about NC’s Main Street—from brand-new Birdie’s Barroom & Kitchen to Foundation feting 15 years. Birdie’s Bowing on Fayetteville Street Taking Back Main Street Meet Our Sponsors: Olde Raleigh Distillery Village District

Do you know how to behave? Are you sure? How we get along is a hot topic these days—from what we wear to dinners and events to how we socialize, parent, date, work, text and more. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they wax on all things modern-day etiquette. Oh, Behave—“Rules” We Must Abide by to Avoid Chaos Death of the Dress Code? Meet Our Sponsors: Olde...

Raleigh continually ranks as one of the best places to live, with people moving here in droves on the daily. But with historic property tax hikes and decades-high interest rates, can the people who call Raleigh home still afford to buy in? Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dive into real Raleigh living. Real Raleigh Living: The State of Real Estate (Owning &...

Fayetteville Street is the face of our Downtown, city and state. In the last few years, the once-vibrant bustling corridor has lost its luster. In response, Downtown Raleigh Alliance released a plan to bring vibrancy back to our city’s “Main Street.” Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dissect the plan to breathe new life back into the area—plus other Fayetteville...

Where you live can have a big impact on your love life. That fact—along with Tinder hitting a benchmark 10th birthday—got us talking about how single life—and relationships—has evolved. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam chat all-things relationships—from app life and meeting in real life to relationship success and horror stories to the modern-dating dictionary...

Following a sobering January, the dry movement continues to take off in Raleigh. After researching and reporting on the trend locally, Associate Editor Lauren Kruchten decided to explore the spirit-free concept firsthand by completing Dry January. Tune in as her and Publisher Gina Stephens chat about her experience and how the sober movement is taking over the City of Oaks. I Did Dry January—And H...

After a restaurant added a surcharge for “bad parenting” and our ensuing now-viral reader rant claiming all unruly behavior in bars or restaurants should be fined, we asked our followers about their own biggest pet peeves when it comes to dining out & drinking to insightful—and hilarious—effect. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam wax on what has everyone so p...